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Justin Timberlake Covers ‘Entertainment Weekly’ And Raps With Jimmy Fallon

Robbie Daw | September 30, 2010 7:51 am
Robbie Daw | September 30, 2010 7:51 am

Duffy Ends The Wait For New Album ‘Endlessly’

Robbie Daw | September 16, 2010 12:00 pm
Robbie Daw | September 16, 2010 12:00 pm

John Legend And The Roots Wake Up Miss Universe Pageant

Idolator Staff | August 24, 2010 11:55 am
Idolator Staff | August 24, 2010 11:55 am


Whatcha Say: The Good, The Bad And The Cascada In This Week’s Reader Comments

Robbie Daw | August 20, 2010 5:30 pm
Robbie Daw | August 20, 2010 5:30 pm

John Legend And The Roots Preach Positivity In Their “Wake Up Everybody” Vid

Robbie Daw | August 19, 2010 9:40 am
Robbie Daw | August 19, 2010 9:40 am

PHOTOS: John Legend And The Roots’ “Wake Up Everybody” Video

Erika Brooks Adickman | August 16, 2010 9:40 am
Erika Brooks Adickman | August 16, 2010 9:40 am

At first glance, you might not recognize John Legend in those tight bell bottoms and suede vest, but the 70s soul attire is integral to the superstar’s new music video, featuring The Roots, Melanie Fiona, and Common. The bass-heavy “Wake Up Everybody” is the kickoff for Wake Up!” a new collection of jams by Legend and the Late Night house band. Inspired by the socially conscious soul of the 60s and 70s, the album is due Sept. 21.

The video was recently shot in Brooklyn by director Gil Green and the video’s ’70s vibe (with a little Do The Right Thing kick) fits perfectly with this cover of the Harold Melvin and The Blue Notes classic. Check out this exclusive behind the scenes look at “Wake Up Everybody” in the making. Just how will this throwback clip all tie together? We’ll just have to wait till the music video’s released on iTunes tomorrow to see. And for even more on set pics click here and here. More »



Eminem’s ‘Recovery’ Crashes To #1, Leaves Miley Cyrus In The Dust

Robbie Daw | June 30, 2010 10:00 am
Robbie Daw | June 30, 2010 10:00 am

Erykah Badu Hitting The Road With Janelle Monae, N.E.R.D. And ?uestlove

Robbie Daw | April 20, 2010 10:20 am
Robbie Daw | April 20, 2010 10:20 am

The 11 Best Musical Performances On ‘Yo Gabba Gabba’

Becky Bain | April 6, 2010 4:24 pm
Becky Bain | April 6, 2010 4:24 pm


The Morning Mix: Katherine McPhee May Return To Your TV

Becky Bain | March 2, 2010 5:30 am
Becky Bain | March 2, 2010 5:30 am