Is Common undefeated in 2015 at this point? He just got the Golden Globe on Sunday. He was nominated for an Oscar this week, and last night he took home a Critics Choice Movie Award for Best Song for his collaboration with John Legend on “Glory.” One week, two big wins. Sheesh. Check out his…
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Common & John Legend’s “Glory” Nominated For Oscar
So in case you’re keeping score at home, in 2015, Common has been nominated and won a Golden Globe, nominated for a Grammy, and has just been nominated for an Oscar for Best Original Song for his collaboration with John Legend, “Glory,” from Selma. We’re only 15 days in the new year, and I’d say Com is…
Common Talks Golden Globe Win, Possible Album With John Legend
Common phoned into Sway In The Morning this AM to chat with his make-believe-Wife, Heather B, about his Golden Globe win (!), being inspired by Martin Luther King Jr., and possible future plans alongside John Legend. And finally, is there a “Glory” remix on the way? Stay tuned, and congrats to Com yet again.
Video: Common & John Legend – Glory
Fresh off the Golden Globe win last night, Common and John keep the synergy flowing with the official video for “Glory.” It appeared the whole world was talking about these two today, so they had a solid plan in tact with the video ready as the whole world was paying attention. Rollout win. Another glorious…
Common & John Legend Win Golden Globe For “Glory”
Congrats are most definitely in order for Common and John Legend, who just took home a Golden Globe (!!!) for ‘Best Original Song’ for their collaboration on “Glory” from the movie Selma. That’s a nice piece of hardware for the mantle. Congrats fellas. Well deserved.
Video: Common Talks ‘Selma’, & Race In America With Katie Couric
Common recently sat down with Katie Couric for Yahoo Global News to talk about all of his current ventures, but mainly his role as James Bevel, the Civil Rights crusader, in the film Selma. Com also talks about the tragic death of Eric Garner, race relations in America, and what can be done to make…
Check Out A Commercial For Common’s New SpikeTV Show ‘Framework’
Rapper, actor, philanthropist, reality TV show producer. Yes, Com adds another notch to his belt tonight (1/6) as he premieres his new show on SpikeTV. The show, Framework, is a look into the world of furniture rehabbing and a quest for the best who will win a purse of $100k. Be sure to tune in…
Video: Common & John Legend Perform “Glory” On Good Morning America
Com Sense and John Legend dropped by Good Morning America this morning to promote the movie Selma, and their single from the film, “Glory.” In the video above you can watch Common and John Legend in their glo early in the AM. Also, fun fact: “Glory” was nominated for Best Original Song at Sunday’s Golden…
Video: Common Brings Out Brand Nubian, Raekwon & Q-Tip In NYC
A few days ago, Common Nobody’s Smiling Tour with Jay Electronica (still bummed it’s not coming through here) blew through NYC’s Irving Plaza, and from the looks of things it was truly a night to remember. Com not only brought out living legends such as Q-Tip and Raekwon the Chef, but also took some time…
Kanye West, Common, BJ The Chicago Kid, Jennifer Hudson, Da Internz, R. Kelly, No ID, Stefan Ponce & Others Nominated For Grammys
The results are in, and the nominations for the 2015 Grammy’s have been trickling out throughout the day. As always, the nominees within the hip-hop/R&B categories have drawn plenty of controversy, but that hasn’t stopped many Chicagoans of being nominated for the most prestigious award in music. Kanye West, Common, BJ The Chicago Kid, Jennifer…