Stories tagged with will.i.am
MTV to run ads for political candidates
By Emily Morgan | June 27, 2008 at 11:37am | 0
MTV is getting political. The network, which has long been an advocate of encouraging young voters, is now accepting political advertisements for the first time.
Songwriter has more than a feeling about Huckabee
By Emily Morgan | February 16, 2008 at 12:14pm | 0
John McCain wants you to take a chance on him. Every little thing Hillary Clinton does is magic. Supporting Mike Huckabee is more than a feeling.
Campaign songs, intended to set the mood and provide a memorable catch phrase for candidates, have riled a few musicians during the current presidential race.
Tom Scholz, of the band Boston, spoke out recently about Mike Huckabee using Boston’s hit More Than a Feeling on the campaign trail.
will.i.am, Jesse Dylan and friends make Obama video
By Emily Morgan | February 9, 2008 at 7:03am | 0
Inspired by Barack Obama’s presidential run, a group of Hollywood stars has released a music video centered on his “Yes, we can” message.
An impressive 36 celebrities came together to help will.i.am of the Black Eyed Peas create the 4 1/2-minute, black-and-white video. The project adds a melody to footage of Obama’s concession speech after the New Hampshire primary, with celebrities speaking or singing along with his words. It was directed by Bob Dylan’s son, Jesse.
