Does John Legend have AIDS?

Two news briefs, which I'm presenting with a minimal amout of commentary both because it's Black History Month and because Miller High Life is on sale (coincidence?). Nullus.

John Legend to Perform with Elton John:

Grammy Award-winning artist John Legend will perform with Elton John at his 14th annual Oscars after-party next month at the Pacific Design Center in West Hollywood.

The March 5 soiree co-hosted by John and partner David Furnish will benefit the Elton John AIDS Foundation.

"I have been a huge fan of John's since I first heard his album `Get Lifted," Elton John said. "I am so thrilled that he won three Grammys last week and even more thrilled that he will be playing at our Oscar party."

BOY GEORGE PRAISES KANYE'S POSITIVE ATTITUDE TO HOMOSEXUALS:

Gay pop star BOY GEORGE praised rapper KANYE WEST for his refreshing attitude to homosexuals.

The former CULTURE CLUB frontman is horrified by the anti-gay lyrics and attitude in the hip-hop community and praises West for being an individual by declaring homophobia as wrong.

In the past, West said, "I don't have to be a homosexual to feel that it's not right to bash homosexuals."

Presenting West with his International Male Solo Artist gong at the Brit Awards last night, George said, "Kanye is the first hip-hop star to say something positive about gays.

"Big up the batty man!"

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