Singer John Legend just lately issued an announcement concerning a present in Naples supposedly that includes him as one of many performing artists scheduled for July 6, 2025. The singer denied his involvement with the challenge, including that he was not performing in Italy and accused the promoter of utilizing his title and picture to “mislead” his followers.
On June 29, 2025, John Legend took to his Instagram Story to add a prolonged assertion addressing the problem. He claimed that the ads had been posted “with out [his] information or approval.” Moreover, he elaborated that whereas he and his group had been approached by the promoter for the Naples present, they by no means got here to an “acceptable settlement.”
“To my followers in Italy: You’ll have seen ads for a present in Napoli claiming that I might be a featured performer. These ads have been posted with out my information or approval,” he defined.
He additional added:
“My group was approached about the potential for acting at this present and we had been hoping to come back to a suitable settlement with the present’s promotor, however we by no means did. Sadly, I cannot be performing there.”
Moreover, Legend apologized for the misunderstanding, letting his Italian followers know that he’d love to go to and carry out within the nation when he will get one other alternative.
“I deeply admire the love and pleasure – I see your messages and assist. And it means the world to me. I like spending time in Italy. And I completely love performing there. And I hope to take action once more quickly. However I might by no means need my followers to be misled, anticipating to see me at an occasion the place I cannot be. My apologies for any misunderstanding.”
The talked about live performance is reportedly scheduled on the Piazza del Plebiscito in Naples as a part of the “Napoli 4ever” reveals on July 6 and July 8, 2025. In line with numerous on-line ticket-selling platforms, the July 6 present was reported to characteristic Mary J. Blige and John Legend, and the July 8 present was reported to characteristic 50 Cent. As per the Vivaticket web site, the July 6 present was described as:
“A unprecedented evening that includes two legendary voices in separate, unforgettable performances. Mary J. Blige and John Legend every take the stage with their full bands, backed by the majestic Independence Orchestra — 100 musicians performed by Maestro Paolo Vivaldi. This unique Italian date guarantees an evening filled with soul, ardour, and iconic hits.”
Mary J. Blige beforehand confirmed her efficiency on the Napoli present by way of an X publish on June 12. Nevertheless, the destiny of the present stays unclear on the time of writing this text within the wake of Legend’s current replace.
John Legend and Norah Jones launched a brand new track
In different associated information, John Legend teamed up with Norah Jones on their first joint track, Summertime Blue launched on June 27, 2025. The brand new monitor is co-produced by Jones and Gregg Wattenberg, who additionally served because the guitarist.
In a press assertion forward of the track’s launch, John Legend effused reward for his fellow singer, including that he was thrilled that they lastly collaborated.
“Ah, what an ideal method to begin the summer time! I’m so honored to be a part of this stunning report with Norah. Her voice, soul and musicianship, her sleek presence, are all simple. I’ve been a fan for thus lengthy. I’m so glad we may lastly collaborate.”
John Legend is presently on his “Get Lifted – twentieth Anniversary Tour” to mark 20 years of his debut LP. The tour reportedly kicked off in Glasgow on Could 27 and can span over 40 cities throughout Europe and North America. The singer’s subsequent present is scheduled on the Ravinia Pageant in Illinois on August 23.
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Edited by Ameen Fatima