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THE HUSL adds Keith Murray to growing roster of artists, plans NFT drops, Metaverse experiences, and NFT concerts coming Fall 2022

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Tuesday, August 30, 2022
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GROS-ISLET, Saint Lucia, Aug. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- THE HUSL, the premier marketplace for musicians to create and buy authentic NFTs, has officially announced a partnership with legendary recording artist, Keith Murray.

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  • Keith will debut his first ever NFT Collectible EP Album consisting of four unreleased tracks this fall.
  • Each song will entitle the owner to exclusive digital-wearable items in THE HUSLVERSE, the worlds leading NFT metaverse for sports, fashion, music, and entertainment.
  • GROS-ISLET, Saint Lucia, Aug. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- THE HUSL, the premier marketplace for musicians to create and buy authentic NFTs, has officially announced a partnership with legendary recording artist, Keith Murray.
  • Keith will debut his first ever NFT Collectible EP Album consisting of four unreleased tracks this fall.

TIWA SAVAGE, WIZKID, FIREBOY DML, ADEKUNLE GOLD, DAVIDO, & MORE TO PERFORM AT THE 15TH ANNUAL HEADIES AWARDS

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Tuesday, August 30, 2022
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ATLANTA, Aug. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- For the first time in its 15-year history, The Headies brings the most influential, important, and impactful Afrobeats talent to the United States as part of the preeminent Nigerian music awards ceremony's stateside debut. Taking place on September 4th at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre in Atlanta, GA at 5 PM ET, the star-studded lineup includes Tiwa Savage, Wizkid, FireBoyDML, Adekunle Gold, Davido, Flavour, Kcee, Buju, Lojay, Goya Menor, Cohbams, 2Baba, Joeboy, Rugier, Olamide, Asake and more to be announced.

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  • This year, the award show boasts three new international categories including Artist of the Year, Best Inspiration Single, and Digital Artist of the Year.
  • For more details on the 15th annual Headies Awards, please visit https://theheadies.com/ .
  • He is CEO of Smooth Productions, an entertainment firm that organizes The Headies awards show and publishes weekly Hip Hop World Magazine.
  • In October of 2013, The Net magazine listed Animashaun as one of the most influential people in Nigerian Entertainment.

Modern Health Announces Soccer Icon and Two-Time Olympic Gold Medalist Abby Wambach as Keynote Speaker at its Second-Annual Elevate Conference

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Monday, August 29, 2022
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SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Modern Health, a leading workplace mental health platform supporting enterprises globally, today announced U.S. soccer icon, two-time Olympic Gold Medalist and FIFA World Cup Champion Abby Wambach will keynote day two of its second annual conference Elevate, taking place virtually on September 7-8, 2022. Wambach has been vocal about her mental health journey and female inequality in sports. In her New York Times bestselling memoir, she openly discussed her history of depression and drug and alcohol abuse. Wambach will join Elevate's lineup of mental health advocates, which also includes four-time Grand Slam winner Naomi Osaka. In anticipation, the company is releasing a series of new meditations and a pre-match playlist in partnership with Osaka centered around preparing for a big event, timed with the kickoff of the U.S. Open.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Modern Health , a leading workplace mental health platform supporting enterprises globally, today announced U.S. soccer icon, two-time Olympic Gold Medalist and FIFA World Cup Champion Abby Wambach will keynote day two of its second annual conference Elevate , taking place virtually on September 7-8, 2022.
  • Wambach will join Elevate's lineup of mental health advocates, which also includes four-time Grand Slam winner Naomi Osaka.
  • During her keynote, Wambach will discuss her journey to success and all the challenges and learnings she's faced along the way.
  • Founded in 2017, Modern Health incorporates evidence-based psychology principles and seamless technology to serve the needs of companies globally.

Live In Person Premium Digital Asset Auction Returns After 2.5 Years

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Thursday, August 25, 2022
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On September 1, 2022, beginning at 3:00 PM CDT, RightOfTheDot will host a live in person and online digital asset auction as part of the NamesCon Global Digital Asset Conference taking place at the Omni Hotel in downtown Austin, Texas.

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  • On September 1, 2022, beginning at 3:00 PM CDT, RightOfTheDot will host a live in person and online digital asset auction as part of the NamesCon Global Digital Asset Conference taking place at the Omni Hotel in downtown Austin, Texas.
  • "We're so excited to be able to resume our world-class live and in person premium digital asset auctions."
  • Led by Domain Industry Pioneer Monte Cahn, RightOfTheDot is an accredited and licensed business & digital asset auction company, Internet consulting and advisement firm specializing in premium domain names, digital assets and NFT auctions, sales, brokerage in new and existing Top Level Domains and digital real estate.
  • RightOfTheDot also specializes in Contention Resolution Services involving same or similar digital assets, board advisement, premium domain market positioning, sales and services.

American Eagle Leads the Way for Innovation Across TikTok, Roblox and Meta Quest 2

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Thursday, August 18, 2022
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American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (NYSE: AEO) announced today the American Eagle (AE) brands music-focused initiatives across Meta Quest 2 and Roblox, and the first-of-its-kind campaign with TikToks SoundOn platform.

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  • American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (NYSE: AEO) announced today the American Eagle (AE) brands music-focused initiatives across Meta Quest 2 and Roblox, and the first-of-its-kind campaign with TikToks SoundOn platform.
  • AE will be the first brand to offer customers the in-store experience of viewing a 360 video on Meta Quest 2.
  • American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (NYSE: AEO) is a leading global specialty retailer offering high-quality, on-trend clothing, accessories and personal care products at affordable prices under its American Eagle and Aerie brands.
  • American Eagle and Aerie merchandise also is available at more than 270 international locations operated by licensees in 25 countries.

ImagineAR (OTCQB: IPNFF) Signs Hip Hop Hall of Fame to a Three-Year Agreement to Deliver Private Label Metaverse-Ready Mobile APP

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Thursday, August 18, 2022
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JT Thompson,Chief Executive Officer of the Hip Hop Hall of Fame, stated, "Working with 4Front Development, we are targeting to unveil The Hip Hop Hall of Fame & Hotel Mega Residential Entertainment Complex located in the heart of New York City in 2025.

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  • JT Thompson,Chief Executive Officer of the Hip Hop Hall of Fame, stated, "Working with 4Front Development, we are targeting to unveil The Hip Hop Hall of Fame & Hotel Mega Residential Entertainment Complex located in the heart of New York City in 2025.
  • It will integrate dynamic experiential engagements with sponsored exclusive content to Hip Hop fans around the world including Hip Hop Hall of Fame co-branded artists & membership NFT's and a virtual world metaverse.
  • Alen Paul Silverrstieen, CEO of ImagineAR, stated "ImagineAR is thrilled to work with both the Hip Hop Hall of Fame and 4Front Development to deliver a Metaverse Mobile App featuring virtual museum experiences, holograms, and premium multi-channel interactive content.
  • We expect this mobile app to be one of the most dynamic and leading museum virtual experiences ever produced to date.

DuckPond Technologies Inc. Announces Series Seed-1 Preferred Stock Capital Raise of $1.5 Million

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Wednesday, August 10, 2022
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BATON ROUGE, La., Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- DuckPond Technologies, Inc. (DuckPond/DPT), a startup tech firm with a primary focus on developing enterprise software and Hip-Hop infused sports gaming apps, is announcing the opening of its Series Seed-1 Preferred Stock capital raise of $1.5 million on a $50 Million post-money valuation.

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  • BATON ROUGE, La., Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- DuckPond Technologies, Inc. (DuckPond/DPT), a startup tech firm with a primary focus on developing enterprise software and Hip-Hop infused sports gaming apps, is announcing the opening of its Series Seed-1 Preferred Stock capital raise of $1.5 million on a $50 Million post-money valuation.
  • The Series Seed-1 Preferred Stock capital raise is being led by Mr. James Moore of Prairieville, LA, with an initial investment of $250,000.
  • An exceptional businessman, savvy investor, and advisor, Mr. Moore brings a timely capital injection and wise counsel to DPT.
  • "DuckPond Technologies is a rare species among startup tech companies, especially along the I-10 corridor.

Influential Media Personality Angela Yee Is Launching Her Own New On-Air Show -- “Way Up with Angela Yee”

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Wednesday, August 10, 2022
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“Way Up with Angela Yee” will feature the iconic personality in a fast-paced, listener interactive show, as she connects directly with listeners on the kinds of hot and timely topics in which she’s garnered trust over her decades on air -- from relationships to Hip-Hop and R&B, headline news topics, and overall culture, both in and out of the music industry. The show will be fun, entertaining, inspiring and will include celebrity interviews and special guests.

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  • Premiere Networks announced today that award-winning media personality Angela Yee will host a new weekday broadcast radio show, Way Up with Angela Yee.
  • Shes a businesswoman, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and a highly-entertaining, smart and witty talent who will go down as one of the greats of her generation.
  • With the launch of Way Up with Angela Yee, Yee will depart The Breakfast Club this Fall.
  • Im overwhelmed with gratitude and excitement to have this once in a lifetime opportunity to create a brand-new show, said Yee.

NAAB RADIO IS GIVING INDEPENDENT ARTISTS THE SPOTLIGHT DURING IHEART RADIO MUSIC FESTIVAL WEEKEND!

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Wednesday, August 3, 2022
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LOS ANGELES, Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NAAB Radio, an iHeart Radio Station, is proud to provide independent artists the opportunity of lifetime by performing on the big stage.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NAAB Radio, an iHeart Radio Station, is proud to provide independent artists the opportunity of lifetime by performing on the big stage.
  • The NAAB Radio Indie Artist Music Festival will be held on September 24, 2022, in alignment with the biggest stars at the iHeart Radio Music Festival being held in Las Vegas.
  • Further enhancing an artist's exposure, this music festival will be aired live on the all new NAAB TV Channel streaming Apple TV, Roku TV, Fire TV and android TV.as will as OIS and android mobile.
  • Contact us at [email protected]
    This music festival is like no other as it is truly dedicated on providing artists a platform to shine on a major syndicated radio station with a world-wide audience on iHeart Radio.

REVOLT Announces Disruptive New Female-Driven Talk Show Black Girl Stuff Hosted by Demetria Obilor, Brii Renee, Akilah Ffriend and Tori Brixx

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Tuesday, July 26, 2022
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LOS ANGELES, July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading Black-owned independent multimedia company REVOLT today announced the upcoming premiere of Black Girl Stuff: an exciting new female-driven talk show addressing important cultural topics and conversations. Produced by REVOLT's culture-forward programming, the weekly Gen-Z hybrid series is geared towards a whole spectrum of African-American women in their twenties and thirties and will include disruptive and unapologetically Black content.

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  • Produced and presented by REVOLT Media, Black Girl Stuff is hosted by four exceptional young women including Demetria Obilor, Brii Renee,Akilah Ffriend and Tori Brixxalongside correspondent Kennedy Rue.
  • Filmed in REVOLT's Atlanta-based headquarters, Black Girl Stuff was produced by a team of talented Black female creatives who identify with the show's themes.
  • "Black Girl Stuff provides a look behind the curtain of what Black women really discuss within their inner circle," said Demetria Obilor, Brii Renee, Akilah Ffriend and Tori Brixx, Co-Hosts of Black Girl Stuff.
  • Black Girl Stuffwill premiere on REVOLT's linear platforms on Tuesday, August 2nd with new episodes airing weekly at 9pm ET.