John Legend Set To Perform At LA Dodgers Foundation Blue Diamond Gala

On Monday, Mark Walter, the owner of Dodgers and the chairman of the LADF board, confirmed John Legend's June 11 performance.

The singer will grace the Dodgers Foundation Blue Diamond Gala in Los Angeles with his presence, and Walter was excited to share the news.

"The Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation is thrilled that John Legend will be a part of what is sure to be an unforgettable celebration. By reaching 10,000 youth with our Dodgers RBI program and completing our 50th Dodgers Dreamfield, we are making meaningful progress in providing nurturing and empowering opportunities for the young people in our most overlooked local communities," said Walter.

Since its launch, the LADF has already invested over $21 million into the Los Angeles community through various programs and grant-making initiatives to local organizations. Proceeds from June's event will support the expansion programs of the LADF.

John Legend Stars In 'Jesus Christ Superstar Live'

Legend also made headlines recently after he was cast in NBC's Jesus Christ Superstar Live. The special show will air on Easter Sunday. Legend plays the role of Jesus Christ in the show.

The "All of Me" singer talked about his latest musical venture and said that despite his busy schedule, he wanted to be part of Jesus Christ Superstar Live.

Legend's wife, Chrissy Teigen, is also very supportive of his new role on stage. However, the supermodel also joked that she feels jealous of the other cast members of Jesus Christ Superstar Live.

On her Twitter account, Teigen also wondered who the woman giving Jesus the bread was. Teigen also clarified that Alice Cooper, Legend's co-star, is not a girl. Cooper plays the role of Herod in the show.

John Legend Career

John Legend is an American singer, songwriter, musician, and actor. His real name is John Roger Stephens. Prior to the release of his debut album, Legend collaborated with some artists who have already made a mark in the industry.

For instance, he sang "Getting Nowhere" with Magnetic Man, and he also teamed up with Kanye West for "Blame Game."

In 2013, he released the hit song "All of Me," and it ranked no. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. In 2015, Legend won the Academy Award for Best Original Song for the song "Glory" from Selma.

Legend's other songs include "Love Me Now," "You & I," "Ordinary People," "Tonight," "Beauty and the Beast," "Everybody Knows," "Green Light," "Save Room," and "So Hire."

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