In celebration of its 90th anniversary as a Los Angeles hospitality and entertainment icon, The Hollywood Roosevelt hosted a private rooftop concert and filming with John Legend debuting "Penthouse Floor" on ABC's Jimmy Kimmel Live on December 13. Legend performed a mix of music including classics like "All of Me," followed by an after-party sponsored by Heineken.
"Since our very first event bookings in 1927, The Hollywood
Roosevelt has cultivated a reputation as being a gathering spot for exclusive premiere parties and soirees," said Sal Imposimato, Vice President of Brand Experience at Journal Hotels. "Ten years ago, rock god Prince played seven sold-out shows in the hotel's Blossom Ballroom so for our 90th anniversary wanted to showcase how the hotel has maintained its status as a modern Hollywood mainstay by having
John Legend sing and shout it from the rooftops."
For those fortunate enough to attend, the once-in-a-lifetime experience combined the euphoria of a stadium concert with the intimacy of a jazz lounge. The Hollywood Roosevelt's private rooftop deck is as historic as it is gorgeous. Located a few hundred feet above Hollywood Boulevard, this 750-square foot space regularly serves as the after party for many Academy Awards ceremonies and is the dream backdrop for a Hollywood wedding.
In addition to rounding out the year with a performance by Oscar, Grammy and Golden Globe award-winning recording artist John Legend, The Hollywood
Roosevelt has enjoyed a year-long celebration of new programming and openings. Most recently, the hotel played host to the LA's first
Vulture Festival that was previously based in New York. The two-day event hosted red carpet events and panel discussions with today's top talent including Natalie Portman, Sarah Silverman, Zach Galifianakis, Ted Danson, Issa Rae, cast members from
Stranger Things and more. In May, the hotel opened new private event space and rotating restaurant pop-up location called "The Rosy" that also serves as a late-night spot for hipster-meets-luxury seasonal wine varietals available by-the-glass and by-the-bottle.
About The Hollywood
Roosevelt Celebrating its 90th anniversary in 2017, The Hollywood
Roosevelt Hotel has built a legendary reputation on history and fame in just under a century. Its rich history began in 1929 when the hotel hosted the inaugural Academy Awards, and over its almost 100 years it has welcomed illustrious icons through its doors, from Clark Gable, Shirley Temple, Charlie Chaplin and Marilyn Monroe who resided there, to Prince and Angelina Jolie. Today, the hotel is still buzzing with industry executives and talent, and stands as a landmark attraction and popular destination for locals and tourists from around the world. Following a recent $25 million renovation to its guest rooms and suites, the hotel offers a variety of accommodations ranging from poolside cabanas to Tower Rooms with stunning views of the city and Hollywood Hills. The hotel's heated outdoor swimming pool provides guests the only locale in the world where they can swim in a million-dollar work of art painted by acclaimed artist David Hockney
About
John Legend Critically acclaimed, multi-award winning, platinum-selling singer-songwriter
John Legend has garnered ten Grammy Awards, an Academy Award, a Golden Globe, and a Tony among others. In 2016, Legend released his fifth studio album "DARKNESS AND LIGHT," to rave reviews and toured to sold out audiences across the globe. Legend also serves as one of the principles for Get Lifted Film Co., a film and television production company based in Los Angeles. Get Lifted Film Co. serves as Executive Producers on the HBO documentary "Southern Rites," Pop Network docu-series "Sing it On", WGN America's series "Underground," and films such as "Southside
With You. and "La La Land." In 2015, Legend initiated the #FREEAMERICA campaign; a campaign designed to change the national conversation of our country's misguided policies and to make a change in America's criminal justice system.
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