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YouTube Sensation Todrick Hall to Headline Florida AIDS Walk

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Friday, February 16, 2024

AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF), the world’s largest HIV/AIDS service organization, is partnering with entertainer Todrick Hall for the 19th Annual Florida AIDS Walk & Music Festival , an annual spring break event that attracts more than 2,000 attendees and raises $2 million for 13 local nonprofit organizations providing HIV/AIDS services in the South Florida community.

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  • AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF), the world’s largest HIV/AIDS service organization, is partnering with entertainer Todrick Hall for the 19th Annual Florida AIDS Walk & Music Festival , an annual spring break event that attracts more than 2,000 attendees and raises $2 million for 13 local nonprofit organizations providing HIV/AIDS services in the South Florida community.
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    On Saturday, March 9th, AHF is partnering with entertainer Todrick Hall for the 19th Annual Florida AIDS Walk & Music Festival, an annual spring break event that attracts more than 2,000 attendees and raises $2 million for 13 local nonprofit organizations providing HIV/AIDS services in the South Florida community.
  • Florida AIDS Walk and Music Festival also features informational booths on health and wellness services, children’s games, food trucks, and other family-focused activities.
  • Singer/songwriter and international DJ/producer DJ Citizen Jane will warm up the crowd before the 5k walk and concert.

PRODUCT OF THE YEAR USA NAMES 2024 AWARD WINNERS

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Friday, February 9, 2024

NEW YORK, Feb. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Product of the Year USA, the largest consumer-voted awards program in the country focused on product innovation, announced today the winners of the 2024 Product of the Year Awards, which span across 46 trending categories. Determined through a national study of 40,000 American shoppers in partnership with Kantar, a global leader in consumer research, the Product of the Year winners have all been awarded as the most innovative in their category.

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  • NEW YORK, Feb. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Product of the Year USA , the largest consumer-voted awards program in the country focused on product innovation, announced today the winners of the 2024 Product of the Year Awards, which span across 46 trending categories.
  • The 2024 award winners reflect the ever-changing trends in the American market while also highlighting outstanding features in function, design, packaging, or ingredients.
  • The 46 winners of the 2024 Product of the Year Awards were revealed at the annual Product of the Year Awards Show on February 8th at Tribeca 360° in New York City.
  • Enter the 2024 Product of the Year Sweepstakes, here, for a chance to win a selection of the 2024 Product of the Year Award winners.

Vision Films Sets Theatrical and VOD Release for Country Musical 'A Nashville Wish' with Country Favorites Lee Greenwood, T. Graham Brown and Waylon Payne Based on the Award-winning Stage Musical 'Ticket to Nashville'

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024

Executive produced by Niraj Bhatia and Dan Burks of Om Films, with Robin Capehart, Stephen Emmett Jackson, Frank Thomas Parker, and Markus Niepraschk.

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  • Executive produced by Niraj Bhatia and Dan Burks of Om Films, with Robin Capehart, Stephen Emmett Jackson, Frank Thomas Parker, and Markus Niepraschk.
  • During the month of February, the film will have a limited theatrical release in Tennessee, Kentucky, Texas, Louisiana, Georgia, Virginia, Iowa, Utah, Arizona, and more.
  • The film is based on the award-winning stage musical 'Ticket to Nashville,' the family-friendly musical featuring many of country music's most treasured songs.
  • Synopsis: A talented young country singer, dating the most beautiful cheerleader in high school, dreams of nothing but going to Nashville to become a music star.

Christmas 4 The Kids Digital Album Benefits Pediatric Cancer Patients at Cure 4 The Kids Foundation

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023

LAS VEGAS, Nov. 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- November 14, 2023 – Cure 4 The Kids Foundation (C4K), Southern Nevada’s only pediatric cancer treatment center, has announced the release of Christmas 4 The Kids, a digital music compilation album containing 22 holiday music tracks.

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  • LAS VEGAS, Nov. 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- November 14, 2023 – Cure 4 The Kids Foundation (C4K), Southern Nevada’s only pediatric cancer treatment center, has announced the release of Christmas 4 The Kids, a digital music compilation album containing 22 holiday music tracks.
  • One hundred percent (100%) of the streaming proceeds from Christmas 4 The Kids go directly to kids battling cancer and rare diseases.
  • “I’m so happy and fortunate to be part of the Christmas 4 The Kids project,” said Nick Carter.
  • Listeners can find the tracks by searching for Christmas 4 The Kids or asking their smart speaker connected with a streaming service to play Christmas 4 The Kids.

AAPI Entertainment Cable Channel ChimeTV Partners With Character Media to Televise First Broadcast of the Unforgettable Gala

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023

For the first time in its 21-year history, the Unforgettable Gala, or UNFO, will be televised and streamed throughout North America in partnership with ChimeTV, America’s only 24/7 English language AAPI-focused entertainment television network.

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  • For the first time in its 21-year history, the Unforgettable Gala, or UNFO, will be televised and streamed throughout North America in partnership with ChimeTV, America’s only 24/7 English language AAPI-focused entertainment television network.
  • “As an attendee and sponsor of the Unforgettable Gala for many years, it has been one of my personal ambitions to share this event with the world,” said Takashi Cheng, Chief Executive Optimist at ChimeTV.
  • Cheng believes that the live broadcast will give audiences an opportunity to join the celebrations.
  • The Unforgettable Gala, produced by Character Media, is a live-to-tape television special airing on ChimeTV beginning Monday, December 18, at 8 p.m. EST.

CARRIE UNDERWOOD RECEIVES SOUNDEXCHANGE HALL OF FAME AWARD

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Monday, December 18, 2023

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SoundExchange, the premier music tech organization powering the future of music, announced today that country superstar Carrie Underwood has been honored with the SoundExchange Hall of Fame Award as one of the most streamed artists in the organization's 20-year history.

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  • WASHINGTON, Dec. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SoundExchange, the premier music tech organization powering the future of music, announced today that country superstar Carrie Underwood has been honored with the SoundExchange Hall of Fame Award as one of the most streamed artists in the organization's 20-year history.
  • "Carrie Underwood made history right out of the gate with her 2005 debut single 'Inside Your Heaven,' which made her the first country singer to debut atop The Billboard Hot 100," said Michael Huppe, President and CEO of SoundExchange.
  • We are thrilled to honor Carrie with the SoundExchange Hall of Fame Award."
  • Underwood was presented with her SoundExchange Hall of Fame Award by President and CEO Michael Huppe at Resorts World Theatre during the latest run of her ongoing REFLECTION: The Las Vegas Residency , which has been extended into 2024.

Nearly 50,000 Votes Have Been Cast for the Yass Prize Parents Choice Award

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Thursday, November 16, 2023

WASHINGTON, Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The American Idol-style Parents Choice Award was created to give parents all over the country an opportunity to choose their favorite education innovator of the year. Every person is entitled to vote online twice daily for two different education groups, and nearly 50,000 votes have been cast for the nation's favorite 2023 Yass Prize Semifinalist.

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  • WASHINGTON, Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The American Idol-style Parents Choice Award was created to give parents all over the country an opportunity to choose their favorite education innovator of the year.
  • Every person is entitled to vote online twice daily for two different education groups, and nearly 50,000 votes have been cast for the nation's favorite 2023 Yass Prize Semifinalist .
  • The Yass Prize Parents Choice Award online voting is conducted by Telescope, which has powered American Idol voting platforms since its launch in 2002.
  • Voting for the Yass Prize Parents Choice Award is open through November 25.

Safety Shot is the Official Title Sponsor of Save our Musicians Foundation Special Night with Luke Bryan

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023

Safety Shot brand featured on ticketing page, booths and banners at the concert, plus live stage mentions during the event

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  • Safety Shot brand featured on ticketing page, booths and banners at the concert, plus live stage mentions during the event
    JUPITER, FL, Nov. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Safety Shot Inc .
  • (Nasdaq: SHOT) today announced it is the official title sponsor of Save our Musicians event, “ A Special Private Evening with Luke Bryan ”, a charity concert event on November 18, 2023 in Jupiter, Florida.
  • Country superstar and American Idol judge Luke Bryan will be performing to raise money for the arts in public schools.
  • At the event, Safety Shot will be featured at dedicated booths, on banners, and will receive stage mentions during the performance.

The Wintrust Magnificent Mile Lights Festival® Celebrates Holiday Tradition With A Sparkling Holiday Celebration And Parade on November 18

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023

The Wintrust Magnificent Mile Lights Festival parade-goers are invited for the first time to don outrageously festive sweaters to attempt to set a record for the most holiday sweaters at a parade.

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  • The Wintrust Magnificent Mile Lights Festival parade-goers are invited for the first time to don outrageously festive sweaters to attempt to set a record for the most holiday sweaters at a parade.
  • “Our attempt to set this festive sweater record adds a new layer of holiday spirit to a tradition that The Magnificent Mile Association has produced for 32 years,” says Kimberly Bares, President and CEO, The Magnificent Mile Association.
  • The Wintrust Magnificent Mile Lights Festival draws an international audience through global influencers and media from around the world invited to the parade by Choose Chicago.
  • The Wintrust Fireworks Spectacular delivers a thrilling finale at 7 p.m. over the Chicago River at Michigan Avenue.

VIZIO WatchFree+ Doubles Free Premium TV and Movie Lineup for Millions of Customers in 2023

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023

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    VIZIO WatchFree+ Doubles Free Premium TV and Movie Lineup for Millions of Customers in 2023 (Photo: Business Wire)
    These recent agreements are part of a continued strategic expansion of free premium content for VIZIO in 2023, which now provides over 275 streaming channels and 15,000+ on-demand movies and shows, which is more than double the number of titles offered just a year ago.
  • WatchFree+ on-demand has experienced significant growth, with monthly viewing hours doubling year over year further solidifying WatchFree+ as the second most-watched ad-supported streaming service on the VIZIO platform.
  • Newly launched Free Movie Network, VIZIO's latest curated channel on WatchFree+.
  • “With an expansive library featuring more live channels and movies than ever before, enriched personalization with localization, and data-driven content discovery features, WatchFree+ continues to deliver the ultimate free entertainment destination for millions of VIZIO consumers.”