John Legend’s moniker wasn’t always so legendary. In fact, it took a legal contract to secure the right to even use his now-popular stage name. Legend decided to go for it, realizing that this stage ...

During the first episode of Amazon Studios’ new series “Words+Music,” John Legend recalled how he made a deal with porn producer Johnny Legend to go by his iconic stage name. The 46-year-old singer ...

Ohio native John Legend performs at the Schottenstein Center, Monday at 8p.m. Ohio native John Legend is performing in Columbus Monday night at the Schottenstein Center. The 46-year-old was born in ...

It’s another jam-packed week for live music in New Orleans, especially in the clubs. THURSDAY, SAENGER THEATRE Contemporary R&B/soul singer and pianist John Legend released his debut album, “Get ...

The Grammy winning singer-songwriter was born John Roger Stephens JC Olivera/Variety via Getty; Michael Tullberg/Getty Ever wondered how John Legend became a Legend? It started in the early 2000s ...

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*John Legend, born John Roger Stephens, reflects on the origins of his stage name and early career in the premiere episode of Amazon Studios’ “Word+Music,” which debuted Nov. 30 on MGM+. As PEOPLE ...

The 2025 Black Music Action Coalition (BMAC) Gala brought musicians, executives, journalists, and activists together for a common cause. For the fifth annual event, hundreds gathered at the Beverly ...

John Legend is turning a classic novel, and its two subsequent films, into an Off-Broadway musical. The University of Pennsylvania alum is penning the music and lyrics for "Imitation of Life," a stage ...

Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Legend decided to go for it, realizing that this stage name would “make people pay attention.” ...