ContactMusic — Kanye West was joined by John Legend and Jay-Z to close the South by Southwest (SXSW) festival this weekend. The rapper gave one of his first full live performances since releasing his 'My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy' album last year in an aban... more info

ContactMusic — Kanye West thrilled late night revellers at the South by Southwest festival with a star-studded set which included appearances from John Legend and Jay-Z. Big Sean, Mos Def and Mr Hudson all hit the stage on Saturday night (19Mar11), but it was th... more info

NME — Beyonce and P Diddy watch rapper play Austin show more info

Gigwise — Performed tracks from 'My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy'... more info

ContactMusic — Supermodel Jessica White has rejected a plea deal stemming from her October (10) arrest on a misdemeanour assault charge. The beauty, who has previously dated Sean Penn, John Legend and Vin Diesel, was detained by police in New York after she alle... more info

Altsounds — The Frontier Touring Company wish to advise that due to technical issues with the Ticketmaster website this morning, tickets for the second and final John Legend show at Sydney's State Theatre on Monday 25 April will instead be available for purchase... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — photos by Andrew St. Clair Lupe Fiasco's "Lasers" album finally will be released to the public this Tuesday. It's been a long time coming -- his last record was "The Cool" in 2007 -- but it's not at all the... more info

ContactMusic — STEVIE WONDER and SMOKEY ROBINSON put on a Motown tribute at the White House for U.S. president BARACK OBAMA in celebration of America's Black History month.The soul legends led a superstar line-up including Sheryl Crow, John Legend, Jamie Foxx, Nick... more info

ContactMusic — JOHN LEGEND is calling for U.S. authorities to tax wealthy citizens instead of cutting funding for the arts - insisting he has no need for tax breaks as a millionaire.The singer is adamant politicians should do everything in their power to stop arts ... more info

Topix — Singer John Legend was in Washington to sing at the White House on Thursday but he had a few choice words for the politicians in town, too. more info