ContactMusic — R&B singer JOHN LEGEND thrilled students at a recent graduation in south Florida, by stepping up and delivering the ceremony's keynote speech. The Ordinary People hitmaker took ... more info

MTV.com News — 'She's definitely gonna be back,' the Beyoncé collaborator says of Whit's new music.By Jayson Rodriguez, with additional reporting by Matt Elias Sean Garrett Photo: MTV News Add Sean Garrett to the growing list of songwriters and producer... more info

New York Post — John Legend was one of President Obama's early celebrity supporters, having participated in will.i.am's "Yes We Can" video and writing a song for the then-candidate called "If You're Out There" that he premiered at the Democratic convention. Leg... more info

Yahoo! Music — AP - The Essence Music Festival has plenty to celebrate this year. more info

The Newsroom — Platinum-selling singers Beyonce, John Legend and Ne-Yo will help the Essence Music Festival celebrates its 15th anniversary in New Orleans this July. Others slated to perform include Anita Baker, Keri Hilson, Maxwell and Al Green. (Jan. 29) more info

NME — Akon, LL Cool J, John Legend and Nas are among the acts who have signed up to become 'celebrity bloggers' on Global Grind, a site that aims to become the 'Huffington Post of Hip Hop'. more info

NME — Akon, LL Cool J, John Legend and Nas are among the acts who have signed up to become 'celebrity bloggers' on Global Grind, a site that aims to become the 'Huffington Post of Hip Hop'. more info

MTV.com News — 'I'm not like Justin; I didn't put on the outfit,' the president told Beyoncé at the 'We Are One' concert.By Gil Kaufman President Barack Obama Photo: Jonathan Ernst/ Getty Images The Obamas may not have gotten the highest marks for their... more info

ET Online — The organizers for Super Bowl XLIII have chosen a top R&B singer and a legendary rock band to perform at the pregame show before Sunday's big game. Grammy Award-winning singer John Legend will help kick off the Super Bowl festivities in Tam... more info

MTV.com News — Bus says 'Conglomerate,' co-produced by Dr. Dre, 'had to sound like everybody's spit game was thorough.'By Shaheem Reid Busta Rhymes Photo: MTV News NEW YORK — Busta Rhymes is collaborating with Young Jeezy and Jadakiss — and there bet... more info