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Daily Tribune
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Tribune
John Legend laments Kanye West's ‘devolution'
Bang Showbiz | Los Angeles John Legend is saddened by the 'devolution' of Kanye West. The 'All of Me' singer was once close friends with the 'Gold Digger' hitmaker but their bond has cooled during the past few years after the rapper's bizarre behaviour and controversial statements caused points of conflict in their relationship. John told The Times newspaper: 'I think he was very different back then. We were both very idealistic and had big dreams, and we shared a lot of the same goals.' 'He had so much optimism. It does seem, and I don't want to characterise him too much, it seems he's lost some of that optimism.' Legend – whose relationship with West's now-ex-wife Kim Kardashian was once so close that he and wife Chrissy Teigen used to go on double dates with them – doesn't understand how the 'Jesus Walks' rapper could turn into someone so unrecognisable. He said: 'He's definitely said things that are pretty inexcusable, and that's why I've distanced myself from him.' 'But I also know that he's not the whole of who he is. He's not just the sum of the things he says in public.' 'He's also been very open about his struggles with mental health, and I think that's something we should take seriously.'
Scottish Sun
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
‘It looked bad', cry fans as major US pop star left red-faced after playing to 'empty' Glasgow crowd
Scots revellers had their say on the 'disappointing' turnout CONCERT BLOW 'It looked bad', cry fans as major US pop star left red-faced after playing to 'empty' Glasgow crowd AMERICAN music icon John Legend was left red faced after reportedly playing to an 'empty' arena. The Grammy Award-winning pianist, 46, performed in Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Tuesday amid a 20th anniversary tour. Advertisement 2 John Legend and stunning wife Chrissy Teigen in Paris, France Credit: Getty However pictures reveal that the 14,300 capacity venue appeared to be lacking bums on seats. One fan said: "He was superb, such a shame to have such an incredible musician play to such a small crowd. Another added: "Amazing voice and presence. Sax and trumpet were superb but it should have been in a smaller venue." It's understood that quieter parts of the arena were blocked off. Advertisement Meanwhile, desperate organisers were forced to slash ticket prices and launch a two-for-one offer. Legend is famed for a string of hits including All of Me and Ordinary People. He is also famous for his sweet relationship with his stunning wife Chrissy Teigen. John Roger Stephens was born December 28, 1978, and is known professionally as John Legend. Advertisement He is an American singer, songwriter, and musician, who has won 12 Grammy awards from 31 nominations. The singer is also an actor and has starred in movies, including the Oscar-winning film, La La Land. John Legend's furious off-camera reaction revealed after The Voice team member Renzo's shocking loss on season finale He was a coach on The Voice and won the 2019 series with his act. That same year, PEOPLE named him Sexiest Man Alive. Advertisement
The National
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The National
John Legend performs to empty seats at Glasgow gig
A US popstar has been left red-faced after he came to perform in one of Scotland's biggest venues only to be met with empty seats. R&B singer John Legend played at the OVO Hydro in Glasgow on Tuesday, but he wasn't welcomed by as many doting fans as he might have hoped. Video footage taken shortly before the gig started shows the venue, which has a maximum capacity of 14,300 people, looking rather sparse. The main floor area had been converted into seating, and multiple sections of the stalls were closed off – presumably because not enough tickets had been sold. To try and solve that problem, organisers started selling two tickets to the gig for the price of one. READ MORE: Scottish beer giant BrewDog launches new partnership with ... West Ham? Rather embarrassingly, it seems even the promise of a free gig wasn't enough for some. The All of Me singer has already raised some eyebrows in Scotland after naming his tour Get Lifted. By the looks of it, most of his fans were lifted from the building...
The National
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The National
John Legend's tour name raises eyebrows in Glasgow
A US pop superstar is heading to Glasgow soon as his only Scottish stop on a 20th anniversary world tour. But R&B singer John Legend's tour name is raising eyebrows in our part of the world. The Get Lifted tour comes to the OVO Hydro in Scotland's biggest city on May 27. But punters are questioning whether the All of Me singer is fully aware of the implications of that phrase for a Scottish audience. READ MORE: Scottish Labour by-election candidate 'can't string a sentence together' Times columnist Kenny Farquharson tweeted: 'I wonder if John Legend's management is aware of the puzzlement his tour name may cause in Glasgow.' Get Lifted refers to the title of Legend's debut studio album, released in 2005. But to a Glaswegian audience it might sound a bit more like they're being threatened with a night in the cells. The Jouker is reminded of the lesson John Lewis learnt the hard way after selling a 'Jobby the cat' table lamp: Always have a Scot on your marketing team…
The National
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The National
John Legend's tour name raises eyebrows ahead of Glasgow gig
A US pop superstar is heading to Glasgow soon as his only Scottish stop on a 20th anniversary world tour. But R&B singer John Legend's tour name is raising eyebrows in our part of the world. The Get Lifted tour comes to the OVO Hydro in Scotland's biggest city on May 27. But punters are questioning whether the All of Me singer is fully aware of the implications of that phrase for a Scottish audience. READ MORE: Scottish Labour by-election candidate 'can't string a sentence together' Times columnist Kenny Farquharson tweeted: 'I wonder if John Legend's management is aware of the puzzlement his tour name may cause in Glasgow.' Get Lifted refers to the title of Legend's debut studio album, released in 2005. But to a Glaswegian audience it might sound a bit more like they're being threatened with a night in the cells. The Jouker is reminded of the lesson John Lewis learnt the hard way after selling a 'Jobby the cat' table lamp: Always have a Scot on your marketing team…
