John Legend
This singer-songwriter has sung with most of the top artists of our generation, from Kanye West to Alicia Keys. He also hit the top spot of Billboard’s Hot 100 for “All of Me,” which he devoted to his wife, Chrissy Teigen. Legend has been active in philanthropic work throughout the world, from Hurricane Katrina relief in partnership with Tide detergent to serving on the national board of Teach for America. The work has extended into the political realm. He spoke at the “Climate for Change” event in London, saying “All men should be feminists. If men care about women’s rights, the world will be a better place.” After Kanye West’s controversial tweets in support of President Trump, Legend attempted to correct him.
John Mayer
The artist responsible for “Waiting on the World to Change” has never been very outspoken about politics. When asked by a reporter to comment on health care in the United States, he said, “Have you ever heard me play guitar? I’m really f—— good. You know what I’m bad at? Answering questions about public health care.” He has done extensive charity work, most of it relatively apolitical. However, Mayer did endorse President Obama in 2008, saying that he represented “a return to prosperity.”
John Oliver
The English comedian got his start in standup, but he really came into prominence for his work with John Stewart on “The Daily Show,” where he was its “senior British correspondent.” At the same time, he had various television roles, including a recurring part on “Community.” Since 2014, he’s hosted his own show, “Last Week Tonight with John Oliver,” for which he’s won six Emmy Awards. Oliver has made no effort to stay out of politics, with many of his monologues and jokes aimed directly at the Republican Party and the right wing in general. Since President Trump’s nomination for the Republican ticket and subsequent re-election, he’s become a regular punching-bag in Oliver’s show.