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Lexus Uptown Honors Hollywood Celebrates Long-Standing, Black Cultural Innovators in Film and TV

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金曜日, 3月 1, 2024
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LOS ANGELES, March 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Luxury car brand Lexus and UPTOWN magazine announce the return of Lexus UPTOWN Honors Hollywood, a highly anticipated event that will salute cultural innovators in film and television who have made positive impacts on the portrayal of Black people through their remarkable contributions to the entertainment industry. The event will take place on Wednesday, March 6 at 7:00 p.m. at the Sunset Room in Hollywood.

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  • LOS ANGELES, March 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Luxury car brand Lexus and UPTOWN magazine announce the return of Lexus UPTOWN Honors Hollywood, a highly anticipated event that will salute cultural innovators in film and television who have made positive impacts on the portrayal of Black people through their remarkable contributions to the entertainment industry.
  • "Lexus UPTOWN Honors Hollywood is a celebration of excellence, resilience, and creativity," said David Telfer, senior manager, advertising, and media for Lexus.
  • Lexus UPTOWN Honors Hollywood reaffirms the commitment of both Lexus and UPTOWN magazine to amplify diverse voices and celebrate the rich tapestry of talent within the Black creative community.
  • She rose to fame after playing the role of Deputy Raineesha Williams in the TV show "Reno 911" in 2003.

From SoHo to Soho, Luxury Streetwear Brand Avirex Expands in the US and UK

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火曜日, 10月 10, 2023
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NEW YORK, Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Avirex, an iconic American streetwear brand, opened the doors to a new retail experience at 21 Mercer Street in New York City's SoHo neighborhood on September 15. Over the past few years, the brand has turned up on the backs of music, sport and entertainment VIPs around the world and is currently carried by luxury department stores, Neiman Marcus and Saks Fifth Avenue, as well as 40+ high-end specialty shops nationwide, and its own digital flagship, avirex.com.

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  • "Our authenticity and connection to the culture, premium leathers, unmistakable details, and strong style is what differentiates us from other luxury streetwear brands," said Mia Dell'Osso-Caputo, Creative Director, Avirex.
  • In August, British streetwear brand Palace dropped its second Palace x Avirex collaboration which saw a sellout of the leather jacket on their site in 15 minutes.
  • "Collaborations with strategic brands are top of mind for Avirex as we expand our collections and invite new brand enthusiasts," said Andrew Berg, President, Avirex.
  • Together with our newer sportswear categories, Avirex continues to be the premium status streetwear brand."

Brooklyn Brewery Launching Limited Edition Brooklyn Lager Featuring Notorious B.I.G. in Celebration of Hip-Hop's 50th Anniversary

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月曜日, 7月 31, 2023
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Today, Brooklyn Brewery unveils an exciting, limited-edition Brooklyn Lager featuring Notorious B.I.G.

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  • Today, Brooklyn Brewery unveils an exciting, limited-edition Brooklyn Lager featuring Notorious B.I.G.
  • in homage to his vibrant legacy and in celebration of Hip-Hop’s 50th Anniversary.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230731388910/en/
    Brooklyn Brewery Launching Limited Edition Brooklyn Lager Featuring Notorious B.I.G.
  • When Brooklyn Lager first launched, it revolutionized the beer scene with its award-winning taste, delivering a rich and flavorful profile.

PEPSI MAX® ANNOUNCES B.I.G COLLABORATION TO CELEBRATE THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF HIP HOP AND THE LEGACY OF THE NOTORIOUS B.I.G

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月曜日, 7月 31, 2023
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LONDON, July 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- This year, the world will celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Hip Hop - the music genre and cultural movement that changed the world. To celebrate this milestone and pay tribute to Hip Hop's everlasting cultural impact, Pepsi MAX® is announcing a partnership and international campaign that honours and amplifies the legacy of one of the genre's most iconic artists: The Notorious B.I.G.

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  • LONDON, July 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- This year, the world will celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Hip Hop - the music genre and cultural movement that changed the world.
  • estate and family members to elevate Biggie's legacy by bringing a new generation of fans innovative and exciting new experiences.
  • "As we celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Hip Hop and its cultural impact on our world, we're excited to honor Christopher's legacy and continue bringing his music to a new generation of fans.
  • Stay tuned to @PepsiGlobal's Instagram and Facebook channels to be the first to hear the latest news on this exciting collaboration.

Hip-hop and health – why so many rap artists die young

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水曜日, 7月 19, 2023
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Rappers and rap fans can’t help but take notice that their peers and favorite rappers are dying young.

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  • Rappers and rap fans can’t help but take notice that their peers and favorite rappers are dying young.
  • Trugoy the Dove of De La Soul, 53, passed away in February 2023 after a battle with congestive heart failure.
  • Rapper Jim Jones has claimed that rap is the most dangerous profession due to rappers being violently killed so frequently.

The (un)exceptional spectacle of American gun violence

    • News media are quick to report on violence in hip-hop to support their view that the music and the people who make it are exceptionally violent.
    • Violence, death and conflict attract attention.
    • Though they were all taken by the very American plague of gun violence, news and historical accounts often amplify the spectacle of violent Black death, even when they claim to honor those who are killed.
    • It is also the topic addressed in the song “ANKH” from my forthcoming mixtap/e/ssay, “V: ILLICIT”: “He died by the gun but they blamed the music.
    • Another heartbreaking consequence is that some rappers only gain wide popularity and realize financial success after they’ve died.

Deadly diseases


    While violence brings about headlines, guns are not the only cause for concern. Diseases – many of them preventable – are also a factor. Heart disease, lung disease, cancer, diabetes, strokes and renal disease are among the top 10 causes of death among Black men and Hispanic men, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It makes sense that these causes also prominently figure in the deaths of hip-hop artists.

Gone before retirement

    • Heavy D (44) experienced a pulmonary embolism that led to his death.
    • Prince Markie Dee (52) of the Fat Boys passed away from congestive heart failure.
    • Phife Dawg (45) of A Tribe Called Quest, Tim Dog (46) and Biz Markie (57) all passed away from complications related to diabetes.
    • Guru (48) of Gangstarr, Bushwick Bill (52) of the Geto Boys, Hurricane G (52) and Kangol Kid (55) died from cancer.

A renewed focus on health

    • The occasion of celebrating 50 years of hip-hop provides a moment to reflect and honor some of the artists who contributed to the culture and are not here to celebrate this golden anniversary.
    • It’s also, perhaps, an opportunity to consider some of the outcomes of systemic barriers to health and wellness, such as access to affordable health care, varied dietary options and mental wellness resources.

Bed rotting: the social media trend the Victorians would love, especially writer Elizabeth Gaskell

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火曜日, 7月 18, 2023
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Social media has created a number of crazes recently under the theme of “wellness” and the latest, it seems, is “bed rotting”.

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  • Social media has created a number of crazes recently under the theme of “wellness” and the latest, it seems, is “bed rotting”.
  • In fact, well before TikTok and Instagram, the Victorians were already turning the concept of languishing in bed into a fine art.
  • An expert in the uncanny explains Lucky girl syndrome: the potential dark side of TikTok’s extreme positive thinking trend

Good for the soul

    • This emphasises just how transgressive it is for a woman simply to do nothing and go nowhere.
    • Yet in describing these trends in grim terms, social media has somehow romanticised the idea.
    • This romanticising is similar to perspective taken by 19th century artists of the “bed rotting” women of their era.
    • Being in bed is literally good for the soul.

Making a statement

    • Parts of her 1855 novel North and South embody the thoughts and feelings behind the trend.
    • Two women bed-rot in North and South: mill-worker Bessy and the middle-class mother of protagonist Margaret Hale.
    • Bessy’s retreat to bed, enforced by the physical damage of employment, turns her into something almost saintly.
    • What is noticeable about all of these examples, modern and Victorian, is that it focuses on the woman alone in her bed.
    • Bed rotting is presented as a personal, private act of self-care, but it’s actually quite a public statement – as Gaskell presented Bessy’s death as a statement against industrial exploitation.

LELO enters the beauty universe

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月曜日, 6月 19, 2023
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"Stepping into the realm of beauty is a groundbreaking moment set to transform the industry as we know it.

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  • "Stepping into the realm of beauty is a groundbreaking moment set to transform the industry as we know it.
  • With an unrivalled track record in revolutionizing the sex toy market, LELO is now poised to redefine the beauty world.
  • After two decades of pushing boundaries and setting new standards, we are ready to revolutionize the very concept of beauty on a global scale," says Luka Matutinović, LELO CMO.
  • LELO MAKEUP™ will be available on lelobeauty.com and lelo.com ; Amazon stores and specialized beauty stores such as Sephora, Cult Beauty, and FeelUnique.

WMX ANNOUNCES NEW VISUAL PODCAST SERIES ICONIC RECORDS

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水曜日, 4月 19, 2023
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NEW YORK, April 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- WMX, the next-generation artist services, media and creative content division of Warner Music Group (NASDAQ: WMG), today announced the launch of Iconic Records, a visual podcast series illuminating the most iconic albums in pop culture. The debut season, which coincides with the 50th anniversary of the birth of Hip Hop, focuses on The Notorious B.I.G. and his legendary final album, 1997's Life After Death. The eight-episode series is hosted by "The Voice of New York," Angie Martinez.

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  • Influential radio personality Angie Martinez hosts, series launches April 29 on The Roku Channel
    NEW YORK, April 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- WMX , the next-generation artist services, media and creative content division of Warner Music Group (NASDAQ: WMG), today announced the launch of Iconic Records, a visual podcast series illuminating the most iconic albums in pop culture.
  • Iconic Records: Life After Death will premiere on the new WMX Hip-Hop channel (Ch.
  • Viewers can also watch the visual podcast on The Notorious B.I.G's YouTube Channel, and listeners can stream across all major audio podcast platforms starting May 1st.
  • "The launch of Iconic Records embraces the huge appetite and need for unique content tailored for genre-specific audiences.

Seattle Destination Museum of Pop Culture is a Must-See for Global Travelers

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火曜日, 4月 11, 2023
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SEATTLE, April 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Seattle's Museum of Pop Culture is an internationally known, leading edge nonprofit dedicated to the ideas and risk-taking that fuel contemporary popular culture. Through interactive and immersive exhibitions, MoPOP offers a one-of-a-kind museum experience, touting more than 85,000 artifacts in their permanent collection and over 1,800 artifacts on display like the Notorious B.I.G. suit, an Idris Alba costume from The Dark Tower: The Gunslinger, Carrie Brownstein's Rickenbacker 330 electric guitar, the Jimi Hendrix Westerner hat, Grandmaster Flash's turntables, and more!

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  • Through interactive and immersive exhibitions, MoPOP offers a one-of-a-kind museum experience, touting more than 85,000 artifacts in their permanent collection and over 1,800 artifacts on display like the Notorious B.I.G.
  • suit, an Idris Alba costume from The Dark Tower: The Gunslinger, Carrie Brownstein's Rickenbacker 330 electric guitar, the Jimi Hendrix Westerner hat, Grandmaster Flash's turntables, and more!
  • Interactive experiences allow visitors to learn about the stop-motion process and even try their hand at creating their own stop-motion animation.
  • Other MoPOP favorites include a wide range of Seattle's music scene history – from Jimi Hendrix to Nirvana.

Berklee Online Holds 2023 Berklee Onsite Music Conference June 2-3

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木曜日, 3月 30, 2023
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BOSTON, March 30, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On June 2-3, Berklee Online will hold its sixth annual Berklee Onsite conference at the Berklee College of Music campus in Boston. Back for the first time since 2019 because of pandemic cancellations, Berklee Onsite 2023 is two days of workshops, panels, performances, and networking events, open to Berklee Online students and the music community at large.

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  • BOSTON, March 30, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On June 2-3, Berklee Online will hold its sixth annual Berklee Onsite conference at the Berklee College of Music campus in Boston.
  • Back for the first time since 2019 because of pandemic cancellations, Berklee Onsite 2023 is two days of workshops, panels, performances, and networking events, open to Berklee Online students and the music community at large.
  • "We're thrilled to be hosting Berklee Onsite again after a three-year hiatus due to the pandemic," said Berklee Online CEO and Cofounder Debbie Cavalier.
  • Christopher Wares , assistant chair of the Music Business/Management department at Berklee College of Music, will give the opening keynote address.