The nominees for the 2015 Academy Awards are in. Actor Chris Pine, Gravity director Alfonso Cuaron, producer J.J. Abrams, and Academy President Cheryl Boone Isaacs made the announcements live from Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills. Directors Wes Anderson and Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu took home the most nominations with nine each for their respective Grand Budapest Hotel and Birdman features. The most obvious snub of the […]
After being honored at the Golden Globe Awards, Common and John Legend give their very powerful song “Glory” the proper visual treatment. ‘Selma‘ is currently in theaters. Like TheUrbanDaily.com on Facebook!
50 Cent was happy to see another rapper take a victory lap Sunday (January 11). Fif posted a congratulatory photograph on Instagram after Common and John Legend won a Golden Globe for “Glory,” their contribution to Selma’s soundtrack. “Common is cool,” 50 said in the caption. “His energy was amazing. He had that, ‘We won. I can’t believe […]
Hip Hop made its presence felt at the 72nd annual Golden Globe Awards, when Common and John Legend won the category of Best Original Song. The traditionally subdued crowd was uncharacteristically loud, as Prince appeared on stage to announce the nominees. Common and Legend’s ‘Glory’ beat Lorde’s ‘Yellow Flicker Beat,’ Patti Smith and Lenny Kaye’s […]
Ava Duvernay’s “Selma” isn’t just another historical film that repeats information we’ve already read in textbooks about Martin Luther King Jr., the Harpo production introduces…
As part of the upcoming film ‘Selma‘ John Legend brings Common along for the very inspiring “Glory”. The film is inspired by Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and opens on Christmas Day. Sadly, we don’t have Dr. King here today during these very trying times. Like TheUrbanDaily.com on Facebook!
In honor of Veteran’s Day, Common pays his respects with a spoken word piece entitled, “This War We Fight”. The poem was performed by the Chicago MC as part of the White House‘s celebration. Check the visual below. Like TheUrbanDaily.com on Facebook!
Common has always been a man of many talents. From acting and rapping to public speaking and activism, the Chicago MC has shined in all mediums. Now, he’s set to host Spike TV‘s first-ever competitive furniture design series ‘Framework’. The show is set to premiere on Tuesday, January 6 at 10pm. Thirteen of […]
MC Lyte‘s performance on the BET Awards was more than just a welcome back showing. The Brooklyn MC will be dropping a new album very soon. Serving as the first release is the Common & 10 Beats assisted “Dear John”. The record is also the anthem for the hip-hop legend’s #EducateOURMen Scholarship Initiative of Lyte’s […]
Two of hip-hop’s most conscious and potent MC’s are embarking on a 13-city tour beginning November 21 in Las Vegas. Check the dates below to see when Common and Jay Elec will be smiling in your hood. You can cop your tickets here, and relive their very powerful performance at this year’s BET […]
Ladies and gentlemen, we have a Jay Electronica sighting. The Roc Nation MC lends a hand along with Vince Staples, as they aid Common in his “Kingdom” remix. Take a listen to the remix below, and don’t forget to cop Common’s new album ‘Nobody’s Smiling‘. Like TheUrbanDaily.com on Facebook!
President Barack Obama is calling on everyone to do what they can to prevent others from being sexually assaulted as part of a new initiative. The White House announced last week that it has launched the It’s On Us campaign, which is aimed at educating people about sexual assault—particularly on college campuses. While announcing his […]
