John Legend addressed unauthorized live performance advertisements in Italy and confirmed he gained’t be performing in Naples whereas slamming the promoter.
John Legend shut down rumors of an upcoming live performance in Naples after unauthorized posters that includes his picture and title started circulating throughout Italy, calling out the promoter for selling a present he by no means agreed to.
The Grammy-winning singer took to Instagram Tales on Sunday to set the file straight after seeing his likeness used to advertise a efficiency he says was by no means finalized.
“To my followers in Italy: You’ll have seen commercials for a present in Napoli claiming that I might be a featured performer. These commercials have been posted with out my data or approval,” John Legend wrote.
Legend defined that whereas his workforce had been in early talks a couple of doable look, no deal was ever reached.
“My workforce was approached about the potential for acting at this present and we have been hoping to come back to a suitable settlement with the present’s promotor, however we by no means did.”
The 46-year-old artist expressed remorse over the confusion and disappointment brought on by the deceptive promotion.
“Sadly, I can’t be performing there. 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,” John Legend added. “And I completely love performing there. And I hope to take action once more quickly. However I’d by no means need my followers to be misled, anticipating to see me at an occasion the place I can’t be. My apologies for any misunderstanding.”
The live performance organizer behind the Naples occasion has but to reply publicly to Legend’s assertion.
Legend closed his message with a hopeful word for future appearances, saying, “Hopefully, I’ll see you on the street. Sending everybody love!”
In accordance with his official tour schedule, Legend is subsequent set to carry out on the Ravinia Pageant in Highland Park, Illinois, on August 23 as a part of his Get Lifted – twentieth Anniversary Tour.
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