Jody Watley, Oleta Adams, Ruben Studdard, Peabo Bryson perform holiday classics and hits with San Francisco Symphony “The Colors Of Christmas” concert at Davies Symphony Hall. Peabo Bryson, Jody Watley, Oleta Adams backstage at Davies Symphony Hall (December 7. 2022) Grammy winners- Jody Watley & Peabo Bryson performing classic “I’ll Be Home For Christmas”
It was an honor and pleasure to perform again with these gifted and kind people-my friends Oleta Adams, Peabo Bryson and the silky soulful Ruben Studdard.
“The Colors Of Christmas” Davies Symphony Hall San Francisco Symphony Orchestra & Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir, Colors of Christmas band, and fantastic director conductor Gail Deadrick. We performed holiday classics as duets, trio, and quartet and some of our own hits bringing the spirit of love and joy to all in attendance in the return to San Francisco Symphony after several years.
It was a magnificent, joyful and blessed experience (December 6-7, 2022). More photos and video to come!
Grammy award-winning music icon Jody Watley surprised attendees as the event emcee at Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) .. Read the full feature on SHEEN Magazine
Grammy award-winning music icon Jody Watley is confirmed to host the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro)official commemorative event opening of the K Line, the newest light rail line serving South Los Angeles communities, October 7.
There will be free L.A. Metro rides between Friday, Oct 7 through Sunday, Oct. 9.
Watley says, “I am thrilled to be part of the historic opening of Los Angeles Metro K-Line rail and serve as the emcee at the ribbon-cutting ceremony, this Friday. The day will be very special for me, especially attending and graduating from Dorsey High School, which is minutes from the new station.”
Metro is also planning to provide early morning live shots for news media at Leimert Park Station between 5-7 a.m., conduct an official banner breakthrough photo opportunity at 48th Street and Crenshaw Boulevard at 9:30 a.m. and hold a grand opening ceremony at 10 a.m. with a large group of public officials at Leimert Park.
The K Line will initially extend light rail transit access from the existing Metro E Line (Expo) at Crenshaw and Exposition Boulevards in Los Angeles to Westchester Veterans. The line will later connect LAX and the C Line (Green).
Metro is offering free rides on the K Line as well as the entire Metro Bus and Rail system, including Bike Share and Metro Micro, all weekend starting at noon on Friday, October 7 to close of business on Sunday, October 9, 2022.
WHEN:
Friday, October 7, 2022
WHERE:
5 a.m. — Early Morning Live Shots
Leimert Park K Line Station (Park in the public parking lot behind station)
4330 South Crenshaw Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90008.
9:30 a.m. — Banner Breakthrough Photo Opportunity with Metro Officials**
Corner of Crenshaw Boulevard and 48th Street (Park in Church’s Chicken parking lot) /4720 Crenshaw Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90043.
** Arrive onsite no later than 9 a.m. as the street will be closed at 9:15 a.m. for the official banner breakthrough.
10 a.m.– Opening Ceremony**
Leimert Park, 43rd Place and Degnan Boulevard. Los Angeles, CA 90008.
** Leimert Park is just a five-minute drive up the street from the Crenshaw Boulevard and 48th Street banner breakthrough photo opportunity. Media can park in parking lot behind the Leimert Park Station.
WHO:
Dr. Jody Watley, Grammy award-winning music icon, event emcee
Ara J. Najarian Glendale City Council Member, Metro Board Chair
Jacquelyn Dupont-Walker, Metro First Vice Chair
Holly T. Michell, Los Angeles County Supervisor, Metro Board Member
Eric Garcetti, Los Angeles Mayor, Metro Board Member
James T. Butts, City of Inglewood Mayor, Metro Board Member
Mike Bonin, LA City Council Member, Metro Board Member (Taped appearance)
Alex Padilla, U.S. Senator
Steven Bradford, State Senator
Isaac Bryan, State Assembly Member Marqueece Harris-Dawson, Los Angeles City Council Member
Heather Hutt, Los Angeles City Council Member
Stephanie Wiggins, Metro CEO
VISUALS:
Early morning live shots will be available at the entrance to Leimert K Line Station. Metro staff will provide one-on-one media interviews. Media can also descend into the station for additional taped station footage.
For the banner breakthrough, a new K Line train will burst through a commemorative banner as it travels to Leimert Park Station.
The official opening ceremony at Leimert Park will include Metro transportation officials, community members, food and entertainment. Performers will include the Crenshaw High School Mighty Marching Cougars, White Hall Academy Arts and Motherland Drummers and Dancers. Officials will conduct a ribbon-cutting photo opportunity. The K Line will officially open at 12 p.m., allowing Metro riders their first opportunity to ride the trains for free that day. Metro will host a local community event from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Leimert Park.
About Jody Watley
Grammy winner and 3-time Grammy nominee Jody Watley; multi-platinum singer/songwriter/producer/independent label owner, and Style Icon is one of the architects of 21st century Pop/R&B/Dance music. She is the gold standard of artistry. A brilliant songwriter, artist, entrepreneur, producer, and visionary.
Jody Watley has sold over 30 million albums worldwide with gold and platinum albums and singles. To her devoted fans she is affectionately referred to as “The Queen of Cool.”
From her groundbreaking marriage of Rap/R&B with 1989’s “Friends,” collaboration with hip-hop legends Eric B. & Rakim – the first such pairing to crossover Top 10 on the Hot 100, Hot R&B & Dance on Billboard. Her visionforward marriage of high fashion, street fashion and music in the ‘80s (long before it became the norm), to her fusion of jazz and underground club culture with keen pop instincts, and the ease with which she crossed and still crosses genre; Watley forged the template that is now in everybody’s playbook.
To date as a solo artist: 6 Hot 100 Singles, 15 Top 40 Singles, 13 #1 Dance
Singles, 2 #1 R&B Singles with iconic hits such as “Looking For A New Love,
“Don’t You Want Me”, “Real Love” and more!! Watley is listed in Billboard
Magazine as one of the Top 60 Hot 100 & Top 25 Female Dance Artists of All Time. In 2022, Jody Watley was honored with a Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award in service to humanity as well as receiving an honorary doctorate in entrepreneurship and business making her Dr. Jody Watley with a career that continues to excel for this resilient and legendary artist. Keep up with Jody Watley on social media on her verified pages as well as the Official Jody Watley Website & Blog: https://jodywatley.net / You can follow Jody Watley on her social media.
About Metro
The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) is building the most ambitious transportation infrastructure program in the United States and is working to greatly improve mobility through its Vision 2028 Plan. Metro is the lead transportation planning and funding agency for L.A. County and carries about 800,000 boardings daily on a fleet of 2,200 low-emission buses and six rail lines.
In my favorite summer hat – very classic and chic custom made by Gladys Tamez Millinery. Backstage – equipment trucks make for good props!Making it fashion editorial! Wattage!Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds & Jody Watley
Jody Watley & Keith Sweat
A nice hot summer evening of classic hits with 3 veteran R&B / Pop music legends in the game.
Jody Watley, just added to this Freestyle Explosion Holiday Jam. This will be a non-stop party December 10 in San Diego, CA Pechanga Arena. Get tickets early, this show with all of your freestyle favorites will sell out. AXS Tickets
R&B Superstars Keith Sweat, Babyface & Jody Watley will take the First Security Amphitheater stage on August 14th. Welcomed by KOKY 102.1 and Power 92 Jams, tickets are on sale tomorrow at 10am and you can get yours with no fees if you purchase before June 19th.
Ready to slay – bring the Wattage and joy to Motor City PrideKayla Simone. Jody Watley. Jasmine Boyes.Wattage! Queen Of Cool.On the move. Motor City Pride 2022.Jody Watley Motor City Pride – feeling the love!Fan photo.Jody Watley – Motor City Pride 2022.Impromptu jaunt to get closer the audience.Fan Photo – capturing this moment while singing ‘Everything’Fan Photo – capturing this moment while singing ‘Everything’ Kelly Harmer PhotographyFan Photo.Hasta la vista ba-by. Thank you Motor City Pride.Nick has a serious collection – he said he’s waited 20 years to meet me and get some of his collection signed – and no not for Ebay!Capital Pride.They had a runway! L O V E D it! W E R K E D It!Wattage! The Queen of Cool. Jody WatleyOwning it. Queen of Cool – Grammy Winner Dr. Jody WatleyPhotography Paul Morigi Getty Images.Photography by J.D. Humphreys Runway ready!Pose.Kayla Simone. Jody Watley. Jasmine Boyes.Met the VP Kamala Harris after my performance.Vice President Kamala Harris & Dr. Jody Watley – Two Esteemed Boss Ladies!
Thank you Capital Pride for having me!
To all of my LGBTQ fans – thank you for always loving me and I love you back!
“It don’t matter if you’re young or old – don’t matter if you’re straight or gay – everybody needs to feel loved..show love” – Jody Watley “Affection, 1995”
We are excited to announce that Grammy Winning Artist @jodywatley has JUST BEEN ADDED to the Capitol Stage for the Capital Pride Concert presented by @hot995, @prideradio & @darcars!
Join us for this FREE event on 6/12 from 1pm-8pm on America’s Mainstreet, Pennsylvania Ave. at 3rd Street, NW in conjunction with the Capital Pride Festival from Noon to 10pm.
Bio
Jody Watley is a GRAMMY award winning multi-platinum singer/songwriter/producer/independent label owner; recognized as a style icon and one of the architects of 21st century Pop/R&B/Dance music and listed in Billboard as one of the Top 60 Female Artists of All Time and Top 25 Dance Artists of All Time.
From her groundbreaking marriage of rap & R&B (1989’s s “Friends,” a collaboration with hip-hop legends Eric B. & Rakim) to her vision-forward marriage of high fashion, street fashion and music in the ‘80s (long before it became the norm), to her fusion of jazz and underground club culture with keen pop instincts, and the ease with which she crossed and still crosses genre, Watley forged the template that is now everybody’s playbook.
Watley’s eclectic repertoire spans – R&B, hip-hop, House, jazz, pop, drum & bass, ambient, spoken-word – is built on a positive vision and a strong taste for artistic and aesthetic risk.
With so many acts to choose from all weekend across four entertainment stages, there’s something for everyone at Motor City Pride, from June 11-12. Add these seven not-to-be-missed performances to your short list.
