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Displaying all articles tagged:
Common
origin stories
Oct. 9, 2023
When I Fell in Love With Hip-Hop
At a block party, in a basement, at a funeral. Twenty-five rappers recall the exact moment their lives “changed forever.”
By
William E. Ketchum III
between riverside and tony
Sept. 16, 2022
Common to Make His Broadway Dreams Come True in
Between Riverside and Crazy
Common will be EGOT eligible — something that is, in fact, uncommon.
By
Jason P. Frank
extremely online
Jan. 31, 2021
Tiffany Haddish Invites You to Come Through for Her #SilhouetteChallenge Video
Co-starring Common(!!!)
By
Halle Kiefer
a long talk
Jan. 22, 2021
Making Sense of Common
At 48, he’s considered rap’s ambassador outside its borders. That doesn’t mean he wants to be seen as “safe.”
By
William E. Ketchum III
superhero movies
Oct. 5, 2020
Andy Samberg, Craig Robinson, and Common’s Powers Combine for
Super
High
In a world … where smoking weed gives you superpowers.
By
Halle Kiefer
dnc 2020
Aug. 21, 2020
John Legend and Common Pay Tribute to John Lewis at DNC With ‘Glory’
Lewis, a hero of the Democratic Party and the U.S., died last month at 80.
By
Justin Curto
2020 dnc
Aug. 14, 2020
Billie Eilish, the Chicks to Perform at Democratic National Convention
Musical acts are scheduled for each night of the four-day event.
By
Halle Kiefer
ya gotta laugh
May 1, 2020
Funny Thing Alert!
New Girl
’s Lamorne Morris released a full comedy-rap album. It’s funny!
By
Jesse David Fox
tributes
Feb. 16, 2020
Jennifer Hudson, Dr. Dre and Common Pay Homage to Kobe Before NBA All-Star Game
While Magic Johnson leads the crowd in eight seconds of silence before Sunday’s NBA All-Star Game.
By
Halle Kiefer
movie review
Oct. 25, 2018
Sub Thriller
Hunter Killer
Is a Satisfyingly Clichéd Throwback to Simpler Times
Gerard Butler stars in an undersea thriller filled with sub-movie hallmarks and featuring a competent American government trying to do its best.
By
Bilge Ebiri
trailer mix
Aug. 14, 2018
The
All About Nina
Trailer Reminds You Comedians Are Drunk and Unhappy
Featuring a fight between Common and Chace Crawford.
By
Jordan Crucchiola
tribeca film festival 2018
Apr. 24, 2018
The Cast of
All About Nina
Plays ‘Super Common or Not So Common’
How likely is it that Common will mention his Oscar on set?
By
Kenny Wassus
and
Granger Willson
tribeca film festival 2018
Apr. 23, 2018
Mary Elizabeth Winstead Had to Bomb Onstage Before She Could Play a Comedian
“I’d be like, okay, you guys didn’t like that one.”
By
Kenny Wassus
and
Samantha Lee
Mar. 29, 2018
Who Would Survive the Apocalypse: NYC or L.A.? Celebrities Debate
There is a right answer.
By
Kenny Wassus
Mar. 7, 2018
How One Rap Clique in the ’90s Remade the Whole Culture in Its Image
The Soulquarians themselves may have receded, but the example they set inspires today’s best artists.
By
Frank Guan
mean tweets
Mar. 7, 2018
Pink Has an Important Correction to Your Mean Tweet
How rude.
By
Dee Lockett
hollywood signs
Mar. 5, 2018
The Oscars Were a Mess, But They (Eventually) Found a Message
It was awkward and overcalculated, but in its unscripted moments, a theme emerged. (Thanks, Frances McDormand.)
By
Mark Harris
vulture lists
Dec. 20, 2017
25 Iconic Soundtrack Songs, Ranked
You won’t be surprised to learn that “My Heart Will Go On” is on here.
By
Anne T. Donahue
christmas music
Dec. 19, 2017
Hallelujah! Chance the Rapper and Jeremih’s Christmas Mixtape Has Arrived
There’s a piano remix of “Stranger at the Table.”
By
Hunter Harris
christmas miracles
Dec. 15, 2017
Chance the Rapper Recruits Common and Lena Waithe for Christmas Mixtape
Swoon
.
By
Hunter Harris
vulture festival la 2017
Nov. 20, 2017
Lena Waithe on Black Artists: ‘We’re Leaders of Hollywood Right Now’
Waithe and Common talked about the rise of black art and their new show,
The Chi
.
By
Diane Gordon
trailer mix
Nov. 16, 2017
Lena Waithe’s New Show
The Chi
Gets a Gut-Punching First Trailer
Starring
Moonlight
’s Alex Hibbert, S
traight Outta Compton
’s Jason Mitchell, and more.
By
Dee Lockett
billy on the street
Dec. 5, 2016
Billy on the Street
’s New Film-Franchise Pitches
Also featuring Lupita Nyong’o!
By
Kaitlin Fontana
black america again
Nov. 4, 2016
Watch Common’s Short Film
Black America Again
Produced by Ava DuVernay, of course.
By
Kaitlin Fontana
chat room
Nov. 4, 2016
Common on His New Album and Why He Doesn’t Like to Watch His Own Music Video
“I reached a point where I’m no longer trying to be the best MC of this era.”
By
Dee Lockett
new music
Oct. 20, 2016
Listen to Common’s New Song, ‘Home’
The track, featuring Bilal, dropped tonight.
Oct. 19, 2016
Fox Is Developing a Comedy About a ’90s Rapper Produced by Common
Fox just put a new comedy series into development. According to Deadline, the network has given a script commitment to a single-cam buddy […]
By
Megh Wright
remixes
Oct. 18, 2016
Hear Common Remix Solange’s ‘Cranes in the Sky’
Issa Rae gets a shout-out!
By
Dee Lockett
videology
Sept. 22, 2016
Watch Common’s ‘Black America Again’ Video
It opens with footage of Alton Sterling’s murder.
By
Dee Lockett
tca 2016
July 30, 2016
Norman Lear on His ‘Cinematic’ Docuseries
Co-produced with Shonda Rhimes and Common.
By
Whitney Friedlander
festivals
July 14, 2016
Rock, Williams, Legend Set for Human-Rights Fest
Plus Carlos Santana and Dave Matthews.
By
Karen Brill
June 17, 2016
Common to Star in
Black Samurai
Series at Starz
It’s based on the book and later TV series of the same name.
By
Jackson McHenry
hamilton
Mar. 2, 2016
Hamilton Mixtape
Nabs Sia, Usher, Chance the Rapper, and More
I see the whole gang is here.
By
Nate Jones
Nov. 16, 2015
There Is a Whole Lot of Glitter in
The Wiz Live!
NBC is going to be vacuuming for days.
By
Jackson McHenry
the wiz live!
Aug. 13, 2015
Common and Ne-Yo Round Out the Rest of
The Wiz Live!
Cast
Elijah Kelley will take on Michael Jackson’s Scarecrow.
By
Dee Lockett
the industry
Aug. 11, 2015
Showtime Is Adapting Patti Smith’s
Just Kids
Jim Carrey’s show
I’m Dying Up Here
gets a pilot.
By
E. Alex Jung
face tattoos
June 12, 2015
This Is What Common Will Look Like in
Suicide Squad
Character still unknown.
By
Sean Fitz-Gerald
the industry
May 27, 2015
Azealia Banks, RZA Have a Musical Drama Coming Your Way
Common’s also going to be in it.
By
Sean Fitz-Gerald
the industry
Apr. 23, 2015
Common Grabs a Spot in
Suicide Squad
Because all the cool kids are doing it. Well, now they are.
By
Sean Fitz-Gerald
casting couch
Mar. 13, 2015
Lee Daniels Says Oprah and Common Will Appear on
Empire
Next Season
Lee Daniels confirms the rumors.
By
Dee Lockett
secret weapons
Mar. 10, 2015
Why Every Pop Star Could Use Some John Legend
Many already have.
By
Lindsey Weber
oscars 2015
Feb. 22, 2015
See Common & John Legend’s Speech & Performance
Not even Chris Pine could hold back his tears.
By
Dee Lockett
grammys 2015
Feb. 9, 2015
Watch Beyoncé, Legend, Common Honor Selma
Set to footage of the film.
By
Sean Fitz-Gerald
golden globes 2015
Jan. 11, 2015
See Common’s Wonderful Solidarity-Themed Golden Globes Acceptance Speech
He says
Selma
“awakened my humanity.”
By
Nate Jones
vmas 2014
Aug. 25, 2014
The Best Video With a Social Message Goes to … the 2014 VMAs
On Miley, Beyonce, Common, and the unexpected awareness at last night’s ceremony.
By
Lindsay Zoladz
beef
July 8, 2014
Turns Out That Drake-Common Beef Was Over Serena Williams
The truth!
By
Lindsey Weber
tears
June 1, 2014
Common Remembers the Day He Met Maya Angelou
It’s very sweet.
By
Delia Paunescu
Mar. 12, 2014
Which Rapper Won the
Game of Thrones
Mixtape?
We assess all ten songs by the George R.R. Martin–ness of their lyrics.
By
Ester Bloom
puns
Mar. 5, 2014
HBO Is Releasing a
Catch the Throne
Mixtape
With actual rappers you’ve heard of.
By
Amanda Dobbins
chat room
Jan. 21, 2013
Common on His Indie Drama
LUV
and Feeling All the Feelings
“I do feel that black men, we have to understand that it’s okay to feel feelings.”
By
Zach Dionne
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