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By Camlyn

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Yes, that is the one and only John Legend! We caught up with the Grammy award-winning artist at the P&G GIVE Education and Communications in School (CIS) press conference.

The CIS initiative helps fight the drop out crisis in the United States. We had the honor to watch John Legend perform with the children of the Sports and Arts in Schools Foundation (SASF) and Champions Club Chorus, a school from The Bronx.

We saw Mr. Legend perform and speak about the campaign. Take a look at the brief video below!

Not only is he a total cutie and extraordinarily talented, but John (we wish we were on a first name basis) was extremely humble and down to earth.

Watch as John Legend gives us a shout out below:

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By Mercedes Sanchez
Internationally renowned band Mana sparked magic during a private concert at Irving Plaza. Thanks to AT&T, fans enjoyed an hour long set in Union Square. The Mexican group played songs from their latest album “Drama y Luz,” but they mostly performed prior hits like “En el Muelle de San Blas” and “Clavado en un Bar.”

Drama y Luz Available on iTunes now.

Here’s an amateur video I shot at the concert:

Looking for that album to bump in the car while the wind blows through your hair this summer? Well, if you haven’t heard the buzz about Drake’s new album dropping June 15^th, then you must be living under a rock. The Canadian rapper has received a lot of hype over his new album, but will it live up to expectations? The first single off the album, Over, has reached huge success. Drake has everyone singing “I’m doin me” along with him and loving it. But, truth be told, Drake really is “Doin him.”

After being signed to Lil Wayne’s Young Money, his success has reached proportions no one could have ever imagined. In 2009, his track Best I Ever Had reached number two on Billboard’s Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. His mixtape So Far Gone claimed the number six spot on U.S. Billboard 200 chart and earned  a 2010 Juno Award for Rap Recording of the Year.

Drake’s Away From Home Tour kicked off April 6^th of this year making stops at Illinois, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, and at my own campus of Syracuse University. There is no doubt that his fans truly adore him, as I witnessed at his concert in Syracuse featuring K-OS and Francis & The Lights. The screaming fans at the sight of Drake just walking onto the stage truly proves that “Drakemania” has taken a toll on the music industry and is only going to get crazier when his album drops. The record features hit makers like T.I., Swizz Beatz, The Dream, Jay-Z and fellow Young Money members Nikki Minaj and Lil Wanye himself. 

Unfortunately for Drake, his album has just been recently leaked online. But he already has some definite fan favorites. Find Your Love’s catchy chorus and cinematic music video has become one of my personal favorites. As well as Fireworks featuring Alicia Keys, Unforgettable featuring Young Jeezy, and Light Up with the legendary Jay-Z.

As a fan of Drake myself, I am excited to hear the other tracks on his album. Hopefully the title of his album rings true and we can really have something to thank him for.
-Samantha Saunion

Not only does Keys promote awareness and volunteer her time and effort for a good cause, but she does so in style. In 2003 Alicia Keys and Leigh Blake co-founded Keep A Child Alive, an organization that promotes awareness and provides medicine and care to those suffering from the HIV/AIDS epidemic in Africa and India. She hosted the annual “Keep A Child Alive Black Ball” this year and looked oh so fabulous doing so.

She flaunted an extravagant flower petal dress by Dolce & Gabbana with a pair of fierce heels to match. Her silver spiked Louboutin’s definitely stole the show. What’s even more amazing is that she is three months pregnant and still looks more glamorous than ever! Keys recently announced her pregnancy with rapper/music producer Swizz Beatz. She showed us that even expecting moms can rock the red carpet.

Ms. Keys has definitely proven herself to be the ultimate superwoman. What’s most amazing about her is her selfless philanthropy. She truly coins the idea that giving back can be fabulous. -Samantha S.

Keys in Christian Louboutin heels in London

Shake up your workout playlist with some new tracks worth adding

By Shelika Baez

While the music industry prepares to celebrate the 52^nd annual GRAMMY Awards tomorrow Sunday, January 31, 2010, get familiar with the nominees and prepare for � bikini season with a workout playlist great for no matter what exercise you prefer.