Can’t thank you all enough for such wonderful posts, calls, texts, gifts, flowers and treats to celebrate my birthday yesterday! I feel loved and oh so grateful. Thank you for making this chick feel like a million bucks!

Yesterday’s visit to The Broad Museum, delighted to find this sculpture of Michael Jackson. Reflecting on his passing 15 yrs ago, miss him more than words can say. #15YearsWithoutMichaelJackson #michaeljackson #mj #kingofpop #mjfam #mjjcommunity #moonwalker #mjkingofpop #missumj

Congratulations to legendary recording artist Michael McDonald on the release of your new memoir “What A Fool Believes". Thanks for giving me a shoutout about my background vocals abilities. You are one of a kind! Michael McDonald #singer #singersongwriter #music #book

I love writing songs for #indiefilms, recently the fantasy adventure #TheKeeperofthe5Kingdoms. Check it out on @appletv & @primevideo. Thanks to score composer/music producer/co-writer @colorblindfish who brought me on. What a fun movie! #FridayVibes #songwriter #filmmusic

This week I was treated to the truly fascinating and inspiring mixed-media art exhibition by remarkable artist Mickalene Thomas, now on display at The Broad Museum. Makes me wanna write a song about it! Love, Love, Love!!! youtu.be/Yx1inv2d5xs #art #blackart #blackartist

Happy Monday! Anyone call for an angel? #angel #wings #monday #mondayvibes #mondaymotivation #welcomejuly

Out for an afternoon stroll in Santa Monica, getting in my steps, enjoying the sunshine and the ocean breeze. Why I love California! #cali #californiagirl #cancerian #santamonica #sunshine #nature #WednesdayMotivation

So very proud of my brotha’ from anotha’ motha’, and #ManInTheMirror co-writer Glen Ballard, on being awarded a coveted and well-deserved star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame yesterday. Love you to life, Glenzo! #glenballard HollywoodWalkofFame #songwriter #songwriters #composer

Fascinating! #art #artwork #butterfly #butterflies #SaturdayVibes

This week in 1987, the 1st single from Michael Jackson’s 'Bad' album was released, our duet “I Just Can’t Stop Loving You”. In 2025, I plan to record an uptempo dance remake of the song, to be featured on a companion album for my forthcoming memoir. Gonna be special! #mj #mjfam

Finally got to meet the über-talented donald! Congrats on your new #ChildishGambino album release, new #Emmy Award nomination for your #MrAndMrsSmith tv series, and green light for a 2nd season. You’re doin’ the damn thing! #fridayfeeling #FridayVibes #songwriters #music

Moved to tears at the passing of beautiful, talented & funny actor from Survivor’s Remorse, Erica Ash, at 46. Erica generously worked with me on an original jailhouse skit I submitted to Netflix. Sending love and condolences to her family and friends during this challenging time.

So honored to be invited by The Academy to appear as a panelist yesterday to honor the film music history of the legendary composer & producer, Quincy Jones. What an accomplished career. Here with Lesley Barber , CharlesFox & Mervyn Warren. #composer #songwriter #songwriters

Congrats to my homeboy Compton’s own Kendrick Lamar and co-producer DJ Mustard, who’s #NotLikeUs is now the best-selling song in the US in 2024 (all genres). #Compton in da house!! Kendrick Lamar pgLang interscope

What a beautiful mural in LA! So proud of our next President, Kamala Harris. When we fight, we win!! #KamalaHarris #Kamala4President2024 #KamalaHarris4President2024 #KamalaIHarris2024 #NotGoingBack

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MICHAEL JACKSON, KING OF POP #MichaelJackson #mj #mjfam #missUmj #moonwalker #moonwalkers #mj4ever #mjforever  #mjkingofpop #kingofpop #mjjcommunity #michaeljacksonbirthday #celebratemichaeljackson #happybirthdaymichaeljackson #MichaelMovie

I don’t usually watch #horror films, but The Deliverance on @Netflix by brilliant director Lee Daniels, starring Andra Day, Glenn Close, and my girl Aunjanue Ellis is a thriller that I wouldn’t dare miss. #TheDeliverance Lee Daniels Andra Day #GlennClose Aunjanue Ellis

Sending major props to Isaac Hayes III, the son of the late and legendary Isaac Hayes, for successfully protecting his father’s copyright to “Hold On, I’m Coming”, against those who disrespectfully felt that they could use it without permission. Your dad would be proud! #songwriters

Want more Marlon Wayans? Check out his interview on my podcast, as he shares more about his childhood in poverty in NYC public housing, what music he loves, and why he became a sneakerhead! open.spotify.com/episode/4wtBgu… @marlonwayans #MarlonWayans #wayans #comedy

Moved to tears over the passing of the great Sergio Mendes, who believed in me before anyone else. We’ve shared many career highs, including an Academy Award nomination. I’ll be forever grateful to him & his amazing wife & vocalist Gracinha Leporace for their love and friendship.