John Legend addresses Anthony Stokes' allegations

By The Music Scoop
JR Staff Writer

Through Kanye West, John Legend is one of the newest artists signed to Def Jam. Over the past few years, Def Jam has been primarily focused on their R&B talent. Adding John Legend to a roster that already included Ne-Yo and Jeremih was a major plus for them.

Being signed to Def Jam is also a major plus for John Legend. With things going so well, the only problem is the lawsuit he is facing. A young man, Anthony Stokes, is accusing John Legend of stealing his song. When Legend visited UNC in 2004, he saw Stokes perform a song he used on his 2006 album.

The song Anthony Stokes is referring to is "Maxine's Interlude," which Stokes claims is his song, "Where Are You Now?" For months, Anthony Stokes has been pushing his lawsuit. He has spoken with several magazines and websites about the situation. As much as Stokes has talked, John Legend has said nothing.

Recently, he decided to break his silence and discuss the issues. John Legend said stealing a track is something he would never do. The G.O.O.D. Music singer said Anthony Stokes is making statements he knows are not true. Until he found himself sued by Stokes, John Legend said he had never even heard of the song Anthony Stokes is referring to. John Legend said he has never done anything like this and he will fight in court to clear his name.

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John Legend facing lawsuit over Debut Album

By The Music Scoop
JR Staff Writer

John Legend rose to fame due to his association with Kanye West, which landed him major collaborations. Before the release of his debut album, The College Dropout, Kanye West created his imprint, G.O.O.D. Music. John Legend was among one of the first artists signed to the label.

G.O.O.D. Music's first year, 2004, was very successful with the release of West's debut and Legend's debut, Get Lifted. Two years later, John Legend released his second album, Once Again, a platinum success. The album featured a track called "Maxine's Interlude."

Five years later, John Legend and the entire G.O.O.D. Music label, are facing a lawsuit over the song. Written by Anthony Stokes, a student at UNC Chapel Hill, Stokes never received proper credit for the song. Stokes claimed he had the lyrics to the song copywritten in 2004. Before he registered the song, Stokes said he attended a John Legend concert.

Upon meeting John Legend backstage, Anthony Stokes presented the singer with his demo and his contact information. With no copyright on the song, apparently John Legend used the song and featured it on his second album. Anthony Stokes is suing G.O.O.D. Music and former distributor, Sony Records, for copyright infringement and unjust enrichment.

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Kanye West in Paris for Fashion Week

By Mr. Hollywood
JR Staff Writer

Apparently, Kanye West has taken some time out of the studio to enjoy life. Last year, West experienced an incredible comeback. The comeback was complete when Kanye West's album was certified platinum. Not only was the album a platinum success, but was also met with critical acclaim.

Months after the album was released, Kanye West announced he was working on another project. This project, with the help of Jay-Z, is called Watch the Throne. The collaboration album is the first time Jay-Z has shared a mic with Kanye as his equal.

Promotion for this album barely started when Kanye West announced he was working on his sixth studio album. Before the end of this year, Kanye West wants to release yet another solo album. In addition to all of this, several of the artists signed to G.O.O.D. Music have planned release dates for their albums. With all of this stress, Kanye West has decided to take a break.

The Chicago entertainer was photographed in Paris attending the Fashion Week. Kanye West is being fitted for outfits for his upcoming tour. His new outfits will be inspired by the late Michael Jackson, one of the biggest idols of Kanye West. Currently, Kanye is testing out the Michael Jackson look at the Paris Fashion Show and is looking for outfits to purchase.

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John Legend talks Kanye West and New Album

By The Music Scoop
JR Staff Writer

Outside of his own successful career, Kanye West has been carefully working with many other artists. Before making it big in rap, West was one of the top producers in hip hop and R&B. Around the same time, he launched his rap career, Kanye also launched his own record label, G.O.O.D. Music.

John Legend was one of the first artists signed to the new label and his debut album came in 2005. Throughout the years, John Legend has remained close to Kanye West. When West took a hiatus, late in 2009, one of his closest associates was Legend. Recently, Legend spoke about his boss.

Despite releasing My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy right before the end of 2010, Kanye West is still working. First, he has his project with Jay-Z, Watch the Throne, but he also wants to release his next solo album before the end of the summer. Kanye West is already recording his next solo record and one of the first people to hear it has been John Legend.

Recently, he spoke on the new music, saying Kanye West has continued to sharpen his lyrical abilities, putting his lyrics on his last album to shame. Outside of his own album projects, Kanye West is helping out his G.O.O.D. Music label-mate on his next album. Earlier this month, John Legend announced he had hit the studio. After being in the studio for a couple of weeks, John Legend said he has a good feeling about the new music. Kanye West has produced a couple of beats and he has already recorded on them.

John Legend plans to release his album before the end of this year.

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John Legend joining Sade's Summer Tour

By The Music Scoop
JR Staff Writer

Sade has been preparing her North American tour for the past few months. Her 2009 album, Soldier of Love, was a very successful comeback. The music from the album did relatively well throughout most of 2010.

At the time, Sade began organizing her tour. She decided 2011 would be a better time to begin her tour. Sade has set her sights on touring during the summer. Because she is not as known as other stars, she decided to only tour select places.

Recently, G.O.O.D. Music star, John Legend, decided to join her tour. The addition of John Legend to the tour means more stops have been added to the schedule. John Legend will headline the stops made in Baltimore and New Jersey.

The tour will only take places in a few American cities and a few locations in Canada.

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