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John Legend celebrated his ninth wedding anniversary Wednesday by releasing his “Wonder Woman” music video in tribute to his wife, Chrissy Teigen.

The touching video was shot in the Tuscan region of Italy by filmmaker Nabil Elderkin, who originally introduced the couple in 2006. The song is from The Voice coach’s new self-titled double album.

In 2013 Elderkin directed the video for Legend’s signature song, the 14-times Platinum hit “All of Me,” which was dedicated to Teigen.

John and Chrissy were married September 13, 2013, in Como, Italy. They have two children: son Miles, 4, and daughter Luna, 6. In August, Teigen revealed she is expecting another child.

Also on Wednesday, it was announced that the EGOT winner will perform at the 36th annual Carousel of Hope Ball on October 8 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles. The charity event raises funds for research at the Barbara Davis Center for Diabetes in Aurora, Colorado.

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Following the success of her EPs Public Displays of Affection and Public Displays of Affection Too, Muni Long is releasing her long awaited full album on September 23.

“9/23 PDA THE ALBUM!!! I’m so happy to finally be able to give you this full project,” the 33-year-old singer wrote on Instagram with a photo of the album cover and the track list.

Muni’s single “Hrs and Hrs,” which went Platinum in 2021, will be among the 18 tracks, as well as her only collab on the album: “Baby Boo” featuring Saweetie.

“I’ve spent so many hours crafting this, putting my heart and soul into each and every track. I want to give you all more of what you love and deserve,” the Grammy nominee continued. “These songs, these stories, and these experiences are fueled by love and affection; that of which I have for all of you.”

Over the past 12 years, Long has been in high demand as a songwriter. Her credits includes tracks for Rihanna, Mariah Carey, Madonna, H.E.R., Mary J Blige, Ariana Grande, Chris Brown, Kelly Rowland, Pitbull and many more.

She is also featured as a singer on John Legend’s new self-titled double album.

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Sean “Diddy” Combs has become as a global entertainment mogul over the past three decades with the success of Bad Boy Entertainment, Sean John fashions, Revolt TV and more. Now, he’s openly advertising for executives to help him “change the world.”

In an emotional Instagram video, Diddy says, “Three years ago God made my mission and my purpose clear.” That mission is to achieve equality for all people.

“To other people it’s impossible. It’s not impossible. It’s gonna happen,” the BET Lifetime Achievement Award winner continued.

“I know there are other people out there who feel like me that are talented, that have a track record and have the experience at the level I’m playing at,” Diddy added.

Combs listed several positions he’s recruiting for his team. The roles include CMO, COO, VP of Marketing, revenue technologists, scientists, TV & film development execs, social media directors, graphic designers, copywriters, editors and many more.

“I’m doing God’s work,” he declared without giving more specifics about his plan.

The 52-year-old icon ended the clip saying, “Please God. I beg you, I beg you, I beg you to send me talented, like minded individuals that want to change the world.”

Diddy is asking for resumes and portfolios to be sent to him at Godswork@combsglobal.com.

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(NEW YORK) — Serena Williams is opening up about how she is moving forward after the final match of her historic career at the U.S. Open earlier this month.

The tennis legend appeared on Good Morning America Wednesday and said “it hasn’t quite sunk in yet.”

“I’ve been so busy literally every day — except for the first two days I literally slept all day — but otherwise, it’s just like, OK, I’m still running a business, still have my company … still a mom,” she shared.

Reflecting on what was likely her final tennis match at Arthur Ashe Stadium in New York, she added, “I couldn’t have asked for anything more and it was — I’ll never forget those moments, you know, it was pretty awesome.”

When asked about her sister, fellow tennis star Venus Williams, trying to persuade her to come back, Serena laughed.

“Because she’s not done yet — this is just me … she’s trying to get me and I’m like, ‘No listen,’ ” she said.

“I mean you never know,” she added. “… You know, I think Tom Brady started a really cool trend … and the way he did it, huge.”

Brady, the quarterback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, announced his retirement from the NFL on Feb. 1 but reversed that decision six weeks later on March 13.

Regardless of whether or not she decides to ever return to tennis professionally, Williams said she’ll always be involved in the game to some extent.

“I feel like tennis has given me so much, and I feel like there’s no way that I don’t want to be involved in tennis somehow in the future,” she said. “I don’t know what that involvement is yet, but I do know that I love the sport so much. I love the game. I love everything about it and it’s just been such a light in my life that I definitely want to keep something involved in there.”

For now, Williams is focusing on is her new children’s book, The Adventures of Qai Qai, which debuts Sept. 27.

Longtime fans may already know that Williams created the popular Qai Qai Instagram account for her daughter’s favorite doll in 2018. Speaking about the inspiration for the book on Wednesday, she explained that she came up with the idea “during COVID, and this particular book of Qai Qai is really just about using her imagination because kids have such an amazing imagination.”

“We just wanted to really just put in people’s minds that we can’t forget how important it is to just use your imagination and play and also believe in yourself,” Williams said. “So there’s some really cool hidden messages in there about self-confidence and that you can do it and also just going back to the art of just being a kid.”

The book’s illustrations were created by artist Yesenia Moises. Williams said she had a specific vision in mind for the book’s art.

“When I saw the illustration, I said, listen, I really want it to represent a Black girl because I thought it was really important — the reason Qai Qai came [about was] because I was looking for a Black doll and I just wanted it to be something really authentic that represented who we are — our hair and like everything and the texture. And I thought she did a wonderful job with getting that across, even with the mom and the dad.”

“Olympia thinks it’s her in the book,” she added with a laugh. “And she thinks the dad is my husband and it’s quite funny because I’m like, it’s not us although it’s heavily [inspired]. I don’t want it to go to her head!”

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(NEW YORK) — It was a mother’s worst nightmare.

On a night in February 2021, Felicia Miller had pulled over on the side of the road to help her cousin, whose car had broken down, as her 5-year-old daughter waited in the backseat. As both cars were stopped on the shoulder, a pickup truck slammed into both vehicles.

Behind the wheel was Britt Reid, the son of Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid and, at the time, the assistant coach for the team.

Miller spoke exclusively to ABC News on Good Morning America days after Reid pleaded guilty to driving while under the influence as part of a plea deal for a reduced sentence.

The night of the crash, Miller said she found her daughter Ariel trapped beneath the crush of the seats. She had been critically injured with a traumatic brain injury.

“I was just freaking out and then finally, we find her, because she’s buried under the seats,” said Miller. “When I got her outta the car, she was stiff … she was just stiff like a board.”

Ariel was rushed to the hospital where she would spend nearly two weeks in a coma. When Ariel woke up, Miller said she was relieved, but knew her daughter was still hurting.

“She didn’t know who I was, so as I’m trying to touch my baby, like, ‘Hey, baby,’ she was, you know, moving away. And … she didn’t recognize me,” said Miller.

According to a search warrant application obtained by ABC News, an officer on the scene reported smelling “a moderate odor of alcoholic beverages emanating from [Reid].” Reid reportedly told the officer that he’d had “2-3 drinks” and was on the prescription drug “Adderall.”

Miller said her daughter does not remember the crash, but due to her injuries, has had to re-learn many of her favorite things — including dance.

“She didn’t remember the wreck or anything, so she just woke up seeing her pictures and a whole bunch of videos from before [and she compares those to] now, like, ‘Why am I like this?’ is how she thinks,” said Miller.

Reid, who has faced prior legal trouble — including pleading guilty to driving under the influence in 2008 — will be sentenced in late October. He can be sentenced to a maximum of four years in prison.

“I think the family is upset, because they perceive a different system of justice for those who have privilege and those who don’t, those who have privilege and those people from the victim’s community,” said Tom Porto, the family’s attorney.

In part of a statement to ABC News, Reid’s attorney, J.R. Hobbs, told ABC News that Reid “has accepted responsibility for his conduct,” and added that, “[Reid] continues to be remorseful and has apologized to all affected.”

Details about Ariel’s condition remain limited because of a legal agreement with the Chiefs, who have worked out a payment plan for her medical care.

Ariel, who is now 7, has returned to school. Miller said her “Ariel Strong” shirt serves as a reminder that her daughter is improving every day, but still has a long way to go.

“She’s been strong through the whole last almost two years,” she said. “So my family, we all wear the ‘Ariel Strong’ shirts.”

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John Legend was born John Roger Stephens in Springfield, Ohio. After two decades of tremendous success, the veteran entertainer says he is finally getting comfortable with his stage name.

The name Legend was given to him by J. Ivy, a poet he met when they worked on Kanye West’s 2004 Grammy-winning debut solo album, The College Dropout.

“It’s a stage name that’s been following me for almost 20 years, and I feel like I’m ready to embrace it,” the EGOT winner tells Billboard.

The Voice coach’s new project is a double album simply titled Legend, featuring Rick Ross, Saweetie, Muni Long, Jazmine Sullivan, Ty Dolla $ign and others.

“It represents so much of who I am as an artist, all of the artists who inspired me, all the music that I love,” Legend says.

The album was recorded last year after Legend performed “Feeling Good” at President Joe Biden’s inauguration on January 20, 2021. “Part of it was fueled by that optimism and that sense that things were going to get better,” the “Ordinary People” singer recalls.

Monday night on the Primetime Emmy Awards, Legend performed “Pieces” from his new album in tribute to entertainers who passed away during the last year. The list included Sidney Poitier, Olivia Newton-John, Betty White, Bob Saget, Ray Liotta and Nichelle Nichols, who played Lt. Uhura on Star Trek.

Legend is continuing his Las Vegas residency, Love in Las Vegas, at The Zappos Theater at Planet Hollywood through October 29.

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(NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Tuesday’s sports events:

MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL

INTERLEAGUE

San Diego 6, Seattle 0

Chi White Sox 4, Colorado 2

Baltimore 4, Washington 3

AMERICAN LEAGUE

Tampa Bay 4, Toronto 2

Cleveland 3, Los Angeles 1

Houston 6, Detroit 3

Toronto 7, Tampa Bay 2

NY Yankees 7, Boston 6

Minnesota 6, Kansas City 3

Texas 8, Oakland 7

NATIONAL LEAGUE

Pittsburgh 6, Cincinatti 1

Pittsburgh 1, Cincinatti 0

Florida 2, Miami 1

Chi Cubs 4, NY Mets 1

Milwaukee 8, St. Louis 4

LA Dodgers 4 Arizona 0

Atlanta 5, San Francisco 1

WOMEN’S NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION PLAYOFFS

Las Vegas 85, Connecticut 71

MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER

Montreal 3, Chicago 2

Inter Miami 2, Columbus 1

Minnesota 1, LAFC 1 (Tie)

Houston Dynamo 3, New England 1

Sporting KC 3, D.C. United 0

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