Soul Sides — John Legend and The Roots: Our Generation Raphael Saadiq: It’s a Shame Both from Levi’s Pioneer Sessions These two come from Levi’s “Pioneer Sessions” series where they ask different artists to cover the songs that influenced them. Coo... more info

LargeHeartedBoy — The Roots released their latest album, How I Got Over, this week. The disc features the band collaborating with several interesting musicians, including Joanna Newsom, My Morning Jacket's Jim James, John Legend, and others. To enter the contest, leav... more info

Pitchfork — The Roots don't stop. How I Got Over, their newest album, has barely been in stores three days, and already the band has announced the release of heir next full-length. When you factor in the band's day job as house band on "Late Night With Jimmy ... more info

ET Online — The 2010 Essence Music Festival boasts a number of A-list artists including Alicia Keys, Mary J. Blige, Estelle and LL Cool J. ET has the details on the summer event and the CD and DVD release from last year's festivities… In celebration of ... more info

MTV.com News — 'You really don't hear any hip-hoppers dare use the word 'midlife crisis,' the drummer tells MTV News.By Mawuse Ziegbe, with reporting by Steven Roberts ?uestlove Photo: MTV News The Roots' long hip-hop career is rivaled by only a few acts.... more info

MTV.com News — Celebs are boycotting BP fuel on their tour buses, appearing on CNN's telethon and filming PSAs.By Kara Warner Lady Gaga (file) Photo: MTV News A collection of artists has agreed to boycott fuel sold by BP on their tours this summer, after ... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Damien Jurado @ Union Hall in 2008 (more by Kyle Dean Reinford) tonight in NYC * Pestilence @ Gramercy * The Lee Boys (late) @ Brooklyn Bowl * John Legend, The Roots (early) @ Brooklyn Bowl * Ted Leo (acoustic)... more info

MTV.com News — A Michael Jackson tribute is also confirmed for the awards show, airing live June 27.By Mawuse Ziegbe Eminem Photo: Kevin Mazur/ WireImage Eminem, Usher, Alicia Keys and T-Pain have been added to the performance lineup of the BET Awards '10... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Tickets are now on presale for Rock the Bells at Governors Island (password = CLASSIC) Tickets are on sale now for a show John Legend and The Roots are playing at Brooklyn Bowl on June 17th (6 days from now).... more info

VH1 News — The Black Eyed Peas, Alicia Keys, John Legend and others kicked off the FIFA World Cup with a massive concert. more info