Old Town Road

COUNTRY MUSIC HALL OF FAME® AND MUSEUM TO RELEASE EXPANDED BOX SET FROM WHERE I STAND: THE BLACK EXPERIENCE IN COUNTRY MUSIC IN COLLABORATION WITH WARNER MUSIC NASHVILLE

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Donnerstag, Mai 2, 2024

NASHVILLE, Tenn., May 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum in collaboration with Warner Music Nashville is releasing an expanded version of the box set From Where I Stand: The Black Experience in Country Music. Originally released in 1998 by the museum and Warner, the updated CD collection spans a century of music and traces the many ways Black Americans have created, contributed to, and been influenced by country music. The set will be released on Friday, May 31, accompanied by a free-to-access online experience via the museum's website.

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  • The set will be released on Friday, May 31, accompanied by a free-to-access online experience via the museum's website.
  • "It's a part of our history that's been hidden from us," Francis told the Washington Post upon the set's release.
  • Now, the museum and Warner Music Nashville have once again collaborated to expand, redesign and update the box set.
  • New essays by recording artists Rhiannon Giddens and Rissi Palmer join the original essays by distinguished music scholars and journalists.

Vanessa Hudgens and GRAMMY-Winning Director Calmatic Team Up for New BetMGM Casino Campaign Created By 72andSunny

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Montag, November 20, 2023

JERSEY CITY, N.J., Nov. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BetMGM, a leading sports betting and iGaming operator, has collaborated once again with actress and singer Vanessa Hudgens for its latest online casino campaign, "Library of Games."  Premiering Monday, Nov. 20, a new 30-second spot follows Hudgens through a library setting, brought to life with the BetMGM app on her phone.

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  • "  Premiering Monday, Nov. 20, a new 30-second spot follows Hudgens through a library setting, brought to life with the BetMGM app on her phone.
  • In the segment, the library serves as a portal through which Hudgens and the audience are transported from one BetMGM Casino game-inspired room to another, each more eclectic than the last.
  • Proclaiming itself "The King of Casino," the spot cements BetMGM's position as a leader in the iGaming industry.
  • The new campaign follows BetMGM's recent series starring Jamie Foxx which debuted in September.

HULU'S WHITE MEN CAN'T JUMP, HELMED BY GRAMMY® AWARD-WINNING DIRECTOR CALMATIC, LAUNCHES NEW EXTENDED TRAILER TODAY

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Freitag, April 21, 2023

LOS ANGELES, April 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Continuing to make waves throughout film, television, music, and culture at large, GRAMMY® Award-winning director, filmmaker, and producer Calmatic continues a busy creative season in 2023. He notably directed the anxiously awaited reboot of the classic White Men Can't Jump, and a new extended trailer for the film just dropped today. Watch the Extended Trailer HERE. It further hypes up the film and hints at the scope of Calmatic's vision with no shortage of energy, comedy, and charm.

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  • He notably directed the anxiously awaited reboot of the classic White Men Can't Jump, and a new extended trailer for the film just dropped today.
  • It further hypes up the film and hints at the scope of Calmatic's vision with no shortage of energy, comedy, and charm.
  • White Men Can't Jump stars Sinqua Walls and multiplatinum six-time GRAMMY® Award-nominated superstar Jack Harlow in his official acting debut.
  • His Super Bowl commercial for Turbo Tax landed him "Director of the Year" from Ad Age.

GRAMMY® AWARD-WINNING DIRECTOR CALMATIC TO HELM 20TH CENTURY STUDIOS' REMIX OF WHITE MEN CAN'T JUMP STARRING JACK HARLOW STREAMING ON HULU MAY 19TH

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Montag, Februar 6, 2023

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- GRAMMY® Award-winning director, filmmaker, and producer Calmatic will helm the reboot of the classic White Men Can't Jump starring multiplatinum six-time GRAMMY® Award-nominated superstar Jack Harlow in his official acting debut. The film exclusively debuts on HULU in the U.S. on May 19, 2023—in addition to Star+ in Latin America and Disney+ under the Star banner in all other territories. Check out the TV spot HERE.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Feb. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- GRAMMY® Award-winning director, filmmaker, and producer Calmatic will helm the reboot of the classic White Men Can't Jump starring multiplatinum six-time GRAMMY® Award-nominated superstar Jack Harlow in his official acting debut.
  • Calmatic made his film directorial debut with the remix of the 90's classic, House Party, produced by LeBron James and Maverick Carter's SpringHill Company in conjunction with New Line Cinema.
  • He took home both a GRAMMY® Award for "Best Music Video" and an MTV VMA for "Best Direction."
  • His Super Bowl commercial for Turbo Tax landed him "Director of the Year" from Ad Age.

MADAME TUSSAUDS REVEALS LIL NAS X'S NEW WAX FIGURE FOR MADAME TUSSAUDS HOLLYWOOD

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Dienstag, September 20, 2022

HOLLYWOOD, Calif., Sept. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Rapper, singer, songwriter and viral phenomenon, Lil Nas X, has revealed his new wax figure for the world's greatest wax museum, Madame Tussauds Hollywood.

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  • HOLLYWOOD, Calif., Sept. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Rapper, singer, songwriter and viral phenomenon, Lil Nas X, has revealed his new wax figure for the world's greatest wax museum, Madame Tussauds Hollywood.
  • Intricately detailed, Madame Tussauds artists also replicated the Versace earring, choker and nail art from the custom look.
  • Not to mention Lil Nas X is the first wax figure to have a grill!
  • "We're thrilled to welcome Lil Nas X into the Madame Tussauds Hollywood family.

SightMD Welcomes R. Scott Russell, MD to Their Expert Team

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Donnerstag, September 15, 2022

HAUPPAUGE, N.Y., Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- SightMD, a leading multi-specialty ophthalmology platform in New York, welcomes Scott Russell, MD to its expert team.

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  • SightMD, a leading multi-specialty ophthalmology platform in New York, welcomes Scott Russell, MD to its expert team.
  • HAUPPAUGE, N.Y., Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- SightMD, a leading multi-specialty ophthalmology platform in New York, welcomes Scott Russell, MD to its expert team.
  • R. Scott Russell, MD is a comprehensive ophthalmologist who takes a genuine interest in researching and educating himself on various new advancements in ophthalmology, so his patients get the best and the most advanced treatment possible.
  • SightMD is actively seeking ophthalmology professionals who are interested in joining our outstanding team.

Country Music's Biggest Stars Celebrate What America Means to Them This Independence Day with AARP The Magazine

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Dienstag, Mai 31, 2022

WASHINGTON, May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AARP The Magazine is taking a moment to celebrate all that unites us this Independence Day. In the June/July issue, country legends Dolly Parton, Zac Brown, Shania Twain, Loretta Lynn, and many more share what they treasure most about the U.S. and how music continues to be a uniting force of diverse communities.

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  • And in this special section, AARP The Magazinealso pays tribute to country music.
  • The following are excerpts from ATM's June/July 2022 cover story featuring Country Music's Biggest Stars.
  • Ringo Starr on his love of country music:
    "I love country music because of where I came from in Liverpool.
  • AARP also produces the nation's largest circulation publications: AARP The Magazine and AARP Bulletin.

Lil Nas X Honored with The Trevor Project's Inaugural "Suicide Prevention Advocate of the Year Award"

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Mittwoch, September 1, 2021

NEW YORK, Sept. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Trevor Project , the world's largest suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning (LGBTQ) young people, honored Grammy Award-winning artist Lil Nas X today with its inaugural Suicide Prevention Advocate of the Year Award.

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  • NEW YORK, Sept. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Trevor Project , the world's largest suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning (LGBTQ) young people, honored Grammy Award-winning artist Lil Nas X today with its inaugural Suicide Prevention Advocate of the Year Award.
  • The Trevor Project's inaugural Suicide Prevention Advocate of the Year Award marks the start of National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month and the crucial work that needs to be done to end suicide among LGBTQ youth.
  • In accepting the award, Lil Nas X said: "Thank you so much to The Trevor Project for this award and for all they do for the LGBTQ community.
  • "The Trevor Project is thrilled to honor Lil Nas X with the Suicide Prevention Advocate of the Year Award," said Amit Paley, CEO and Executive Director at The Trevor Project.

Wrangler® Partners with Lil Nas X to Launch Exclusive Behind-The-Scenes Footage from No. 1 Smash Hit “Old Town Road” Music Video on a Pair of Jeans

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Montag, Mai 20, 2019

Were incredibly excited about the success of Old Town Road and our partnership with Lil Nas X.

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  • Were incredibly excited about the success of Old Town Road and our partnership with Lil Nas X.
  • When thinking about partners for Lil Nas X, Wrangler immediately came to mind because of the organic use of the lyric in Old Town Road.
  • Lil Nas X has given fans an opportunity to unlock some behind-the-scenes footage from the filming of the Old Town Road music video using innovative digital technology.
  • In that spirit, the brand has launched the Wrangler Lil Nas X collection in conjunction with the Old Town Road music video release.