Legend’s interest in activism started long before the music industry came calling. At age 15, growing up in Springfield, Ohio, he won a national McDonald’s Black History Makers of Tomorrow essay contest, envisioning — with shocking prescience — a not-too-distant future in which he is a successful performer using his platform to give back.

John Legend tells PEOPLE in an exclusive interview that his kids are "rally together to support" his son Miles, 7, amid his diabetes diagnosis.

The American superstar swimmer Katie Ledecky is the most decorated female swimmer ever with a total of 14 Olympic medals, including 9 golds. But with greatness comes the expectation of even more success and that will be Katie’s focus at the World Swimming Championships in Singapore where she’ll be looking to add to her glittering haul of 21 golds.

John Legend speaks at the second annual Social Impact Summit, hosted by the Social Impact Fund and The Hollywood Reporter, after receiving the award for Philanthropist of the Year for his longtime work to advance equity and criminal justice reform.

Tasha Cobbs Leonard and John Legend tell PEOPLE about making "Church," which appears on Leonard's new album 'TASHA,' out now. PEOPLE can exclusively premiere the "Church" music video.

Derry GAA legend Colm Mulholland, a member of the county side which reached the All-Ireland final in 1958, has died aged 96.

Local basketball coaching legend Mike Birmelin succumbed to pancreatic cancer two years ago. However, his legacy lives on thanks to "Bubba's Camp."

Kevin Millar floated the idea of the Boston Red Sox making a splash for Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout.