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Oscar-winning rapper/actor Common will be joining David Ayers's Suicide Squad, the Warner Bros. action film featuring DC Entertainment super-villains. The exact role Common will play is currently being kept under wraps, but we'll let you know as soon as it's revealed. Fellow musicians Jared Leto and Will Smith have already signed on for the parts of the Joker and Deadshot respectively, The Hollywood Reporter revealed. -
Kanye West, Common to Reportedly Star in Spike Lee Amazon Film 'Chiraq'
Kanye West and Common are reportedly being tapped to star in the new Spike Lee film 'Chiraq,' being developed for Amazon Studios. Lee is also courting major acting stars Samuel L. Jackson and Jeremy Piven for the film, according to The Wrap. Though details are scarce about the film, the plot might deal with the gun violence that has plagued the city, notably the South Side, in recent years. -
Common's Kean University Commencement Speech Cancelled After New Jersey Police Object, Citing Rapper's Sympathy For Assata Shakur
Common, who was scheduled to deliver the commencement speech to students at New Jersey's Kean University on May 21, will no longer appear after The State Troopers Fraternal Association of New Jersey (STFANJ) said it would be inappropriate because of the rapper's ties to a New Jersey controversy. -
Jimmy Fallon, Dwayne Johnson and Jennifer Lopez Featured in Trailer for 'Lip Sync Battle'
The trailer for Spike's new show 'Lip Sync Battle' has a lot of good things going for it. First, there is Jimmy Fallon, who uses the game often on 'The Tonight Show.' Then there is John Krasinski and Stephen Merchant, two of the minds who developed the idea. And finally there is a slew of celebrities -- Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, Anna Kendrick, Jennifer Lopez -- putting on lavish performances while not singing a word. -
Oprah Winfrey, Common To Appear On Fox's 'Empire,' Says Creator Lee Daniels
Fox's new series Empire is already a bonafide television hit. What makes it even more engaging are the guest appearances. So far we've seen Courtney Love, Jennifer Hudson, Raven Simon, and Estelle with more appearances to come on the season finale. Now it has been reported that none other than Oprah Winfrey will be joining the show, along with Golden Globe- and Academy Award-winning rapper Common. -
John Legend, Common and 'Glory' Lead Post-Oscars Sales Boost; Lady Gaga, Jennifer Hudson Boost Inspirations
John Legend and Common have already added a slight boost to sales of their single "Glory" from the film 'Selma' despite last week's sales tallies ending a short while after Sunday night's Oscars telecast. That and the rest of the songs nominated/performed on Sunday saw a rise in sales numbers, while an even bigger boost should be expected for next week's totals. -
Idina Menzel Jokingly Botches John Travolta's Name at the Oscars for Payback From Last Year's 'Adele Dazeem'
One year ago, John Travolta absolutely botched Idina Menzel's name while introducing her to the stage at the Oscars. Last night, Feb. 22, the "Let It Go" singer got back at him, introducing the actor as "Glom Gazingo," 'Billboard' noted. The joke name was about as accurate as Travolta's infamous Adele Dazeem pronunciation. The audience had a nice laugh before the pair embraced and Travolta awkwardly touched Menzel's face -- see below. -
Oscars 2015: John Legend & Common Give Poignant 'Glory' Performance Before Winning Best Original Song [WATCH]
Common and John Legend are already winners during this year's award ceremony circuit, having taken home the Golden Globe for their Selma song "Glory," but they're not yet done vying for the awards. Tonight (Feb. 22), the duo is nominated for Best Original Song at the 2015 Oscars, and they were on hand to bring the powerful track to millions of viewers at home. -
Oscars 2015: Common, John Legend Take Home Award for Best Original Song with 'Glory' from 'Selma'
And the winner is... "Glory." In a year filled with racial tensions in the United States and a year with the whitest Oscars in recent history, a major win was awarded to Common and John Legend for their powerful Selma soundtrack song for Best Original Song. -
Oscars 2015: How Winning Best Original Song Trophy Boosted Sales of 'Let It Go,' 'Skyfall' and More Past Victors
The Oscars 2015 has a decent list of tracks up for Best Original Song—"Glory" by Common and John Legend, Glen Campbell's "I'm Not Gonna Miss You," Adam Levine's "Lost Stars," Rita Ora's "Grateful," and the "Everything Is Awesome" collaboration between Tegan and Sara and The Lonely Island—but how does a win affect sales of the song? -
Oscars 2015: Best Original Song Music Videos Ranked, From 'Glory' to 'Everything Is Awesome' [WATCH]
What music video for the Best Original Song Nominees is Best? We rank those for 'Glory' by John Legend and Common, 'I'm Not Gonna Miss You' by Glen Cambell, 'Grateful' by Rita Ora, 'Lost Stars' by Adam Levine, and 'Everything Is Awesome' by Tegan and Sara/The Lonely Island. -
Kendrick Lamar, Common, Mary J. Blige Headline 2015 Essence Festival Lineup
New Orleans hip-hop and R&B music festival, Essence Festival returns for its 21st year in 2015 and has announced the list of artists who are set to perform this fourth of July weekend at the Superdome. It will be headlined by Common, Kendrick Lamar and Mary J. Blige, with a wide variety of other acts across pop, R&B, hip-hop and funk joining the party.
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