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The ASCAP Foundation And Newport Festivals Foundation Tap Herb Alpert Young Jazz Composer Award Recipients Clint Bleil And Giveton Gelin For Virtual Performances

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Wednesday, September 8, 2021

Starting today, The Newport Jazz Festival, one of the world's most respected showcases for jazz, is featuring on its Newport Sessions website ( https://newportfestivals.org/sessions ) performances by composer and saxophonist Clint Bleil and composer and trumpeter Giveton Gelin, both recipients of The ASCAP Foundation Herb Alpert Young Jazz Composer Award.

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  • Starting today, The Newport Jazz Festival, one of the world's most respected showcases for jazz, is featuring on its Newport Sessions website ( https://newportfestivals.org/sessions ) performances by composer and saxophonist Clint Bleil and composer and trumpeter Giveton Gelin, both recipients of The ASCAP Foundation Herb Alpert Young Jazz Composer Award.
  • Williams said: "Our partnership with Newport Festivals Foundation is so important and we are excited to work together again to showcase two of our Herb Alpert Young Jazz Composer Award recipients.
  • Artistic Director of the Newport Jazz Festival, Christian McBridesays, "I'd like to congratulate Giveton Gelin and Clint Bleil, who are among the many outstanding recipients of the 2020 and 2021 Herb Alpert Young Jazz Composer Awards.
  • The Herb Alpert Young Jazz Composer Awardswere established by The ASCAP Foundation in 2002 to encourage gifted jazz composers up to the age of 30.

ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Presents Annual "On the Come Up" Showcase Featuring Hip-Hop And R&B's Rising Stars On @ASCAP Social Media, September 8 - 10

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Tuesday, September 7, 2021

During the virtual showcase, ASCAP will premiere never-before-seen exclusive video performances from a lineup of up-and-coming music stars recognized for their musical talent.

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  • During the virtual showcase, ASCAP will premiere never-before-seen exclusive video performances from a lineup of up-and-coming music stars recognized for their musical talent.
  • "On the Come Up"supports the careers of ASCAP's rising songwriters, producers and artists.
  • The complete lineup for the 2021 ASCAP Rhythm & Soul "On the Come Up" Showcase is as follows:
    A musical trailblazer and viral sensation, multifaceted singer-songwriter Inayah is not one to fall under pressure.
  • Inayah once again blessed the masses with her distinctive lyrics and sound in 2021 in her opening single "Fallin."

Madonna and Warner Music Group Announce Milestone, Career-Spanning Partnership

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Monday, August 16, 2021
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NEW YORK, Aug. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Madonna and Warner Music Group today announced a milestone, career-spanning global partnership that includes a new agreement for her entire recorded music catalog.

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  • NEW YORK, Aug. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Madonna and Warner Music Group today announced a milestone, career-spanning global partnership that includes a new agreement for her entire recorded music catalog.
  • This partnership marks the revitalization of a decades-long relationship with Warner that began with the release ofMadonna'sdebut single in 1982.
  • Madonna said: "Since the very beginning, Warner Music Group has helped bring my music and vision to all my fans around the world with the utmost care and consideration.
  • My partner Sara Zambreno and I are working closely with Warner Music Group to bring new life to these iconic works."

The ASCAP Lab Announces 2nd Class Of NYC Media Lab Seed Projects To Nurture The Future Of Music

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Wednesday, July 28, 2021
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The ASCAP Lab will mentor and work closely with each seed project team to provide guidance on how their products can best benefit the music creator community.

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  • The ASCAP Lab will mentor and work closely with each seed project team to provide guidance on how their products can best benefit the music creator community.
  • The ASCAP Lab and NYC Media Lab will host a Demo Day for the seed project teams to demonstrate their prototypes that will be presented virtually as part of ASCAP Experience on August 12.
  • Anyone can RSVP for the ASCAP Lab Demo Day session and receive information on other upcoming ASCAP Experience events by visiting www.ascapexperience.com .
  • NYC Media Lab connects media and technology companies with New York City's universities to drive innovation, entrepreneurship and talent development.

Medscape Education to Engage Clinicians with Virtual Conference on Metabolic and Endocrine Diseases

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Wednesday, July 21, 2021
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NEW YORK, July 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Pivotal issues in the diagnosis and treatment of metabolic and endocrine diseases will be the focus of the Metabolic and Endocrine Disease Summit, (MEDS) sponsored by Medscape Education, July 28-30. The Summit will contextualize the most recent developments and guidance in the diagnosis and management of common metabolic, endocrine, and cardiovascular conditions, with the goals of helping clinicians apply the latest data to their practice to improve patient outcomes.

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  • NEW YORK, July 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Pivotal issues in the diagnosis and treatment of metabolic and endocrine diseases will be the focus of the Metabolic and Endocrine Disease Summit, (MEDS) sponsored by Medscape Education, July 28-30.
  • platform, the conference will feature topic-targeted content sessions, networking opportunities through a virtual lounge, discussions with peers and faculty, oral abstracts, case study presentations, and gamification to challenge participants' knowledge.
  • All registration proceeds will be donated to the Association of Diabetes Care & Education Specialists and Taking Control of Your Diabetes.
  • The Association is an interprofessional membership organization dedicated to improving prediabetes, diabetes, and cardiometabolic care through innovative education, management, and support.

Addiction Treatment Innovator and Advocate Dr. Marvin Seppala to Retire as Hazelden Betty Ford’s Chief Medical Officer

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Wednesday, July 14, 2021
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Marvin D. Seppala, MD, a nationally known psychiatrist and addiction treatment leader who pioneered a new, integrated approach to treating opioid addiction and inspired others with his own story of recovery, will retire as chief medical officer of the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation at the end of 2021.

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  • Marvin D. Seppala, MD, a nationally known psychiatrist and addiction treatment leader who pioneered a new, integrated approach to treating opioid addiction and inspired others with his own story of recovery, will retire as chief medical officer of the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation at the end of 2021.
  • Dr. Seppala, who grew up in southern Minnesota and now lives near Portland, Ore., has been Hazelden Betty Fords chief doctor for most of the past 25 years, with two brief stints of work elsewhere during that time.
  • Foremost among Dr. Seppalas many achievements has been the development, implementation and study of Hazelden Betty Fords Comprehensive Opioid Response with the Twelve Steps (COR-12).
  • The author of several books on addiction treatment, opioids and pain, Dr. Seppala also served as a board member of the American Society of Addiction Medicine for several years.

Nicole George-Middleton, ASCAP SVP of Membership, Adds New Role As Executive Director of the ASCAP Foundation

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Tuesday, July 13, 2021
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In her role leading The ASCAP Foundation , she will report directly to ASCAP CEO Elizabeth Matthews and join the ASCAP Executive Leadership team.

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  • In her role leading The ASCAP Foundation , she will report directly to ASCAP CEO Elizabeth Matthews and join the ASCAP Executive Leadership team.
  • I am thrilled that we can tap her talents and her passion to help grow the important work of The ASCAP Foundation."
  • In addition to her ASCAP Foundation work, she will continue as SVP of Membership reporting to ASCAP Executive Vice President and Chief Creative Officer John Titta.
  • The ASCAP Foundation is supported by contributions from ASCAP members and from music lovers around the world.

Lil Baby Named ASCAP Songwriter of the Year; Swizz Beatz, Timbaland and D-Nice Presented with ASCAP Voice of the Culture Award at ASCAP 2021 Rhythm and Soul Music Awards

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Tuesday, June 22, 2021
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NEW YORK, June 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --ASCAP reveals the winners of its prestigious 2021 ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Music Awards today through Thursday, June 24 on @ASCAP & @ASCAPUrban social media.

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  • NEW YORK, June 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --ASCAP reveals the winners of its prestigious 2021 ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Music Awards today through Thursday, June 24 on @ASCAP & @ASCAPUrban social media.
  • The Grammy-nominated songwriter and artist has been one of the most dominant and critically-acclaimed names in rap since his first release in 2017.
  • Lil Baby was also named to Time Magazine's 2021 "100 Next" List and earlier this month released a collaborative album The Voice of the Heroes with Lil Durk.
  • Grammy-winning songwriter-producers Timbaland and Swizz Beatz; and rapper and DJ D-Nice will receive ASCAP's Voice of the Culture Award, presented to ASCAP members who have had a major influence on music and culture.

ASCAP Songwriters Meet with Members of Congress for Virtual "Stand With Songwriters" Advocacy Month

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Wednesday, June 16, 2021
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In place of the beloved "We Write the Songs" annual concert in partnership with The ASCAP Foundation and the Library of Congress and "Stand with Songwriters" advocacy day on Capitol Hill, ASCAP will hold a virtual "Stand with Songwriters" Advocacy Month to put a face on some of the most pressing issues directly affecting American music creators.

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  • In place of the beloved "We Write the Songs" annual concert in partnership with The ASCAP Foundation and the Library of Congress and "Stand with Songwriters" advocacy day on Capitol Hill, ASCAP will hold a virtual "Stand with Songwriters" Advocacy Month to put a face on some of the most pressing issues directly affecting American music creators.
  • During "Stand with Songwriters" Advocacy Month, ASCAP members will encourage Members of Congress to stand with songwriters during this difficult time and help music creators rebuild and modernize America's vibrant music industry.
  • The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) is a professional membership organization of songwriters, composers and music publishers of every kind of music.
  • The ASCAP license offers an efficient solution for businesses to legally perform ASCAP music while respecting the right of songwriters and composers to be paid fairly.

Swizz Beatz, Timbaland and D-Nice to Receive ASCAP Voice of the Culture Award at Virtual 2021 ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Music Awards on June 22

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Tuesday, June 8, 2021
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NEW YORK, June 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- ASCAP, the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, announced that award-winning songwriter-producers Swizz Beatz, Timbaland and D-Nice will receive the prestigious ASCAP Voice of the Culture Award to kick off the 2021 ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Music Awards on June 22.

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  • NEW YORK, June 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- ASCAP, the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, announced that award-winning songwriter-producers Swizz Beatz, Timbaland and D-Nice will receive the prestigious ASCAP Voice of the Culture Award to kick off the 2021 ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Music Awards on June 22.
  • In addition to launching these wildly popular events, Swizz Beatz, Timbaland and D-Nice are each accomplished music creators in their own right.
  • Grammy-winning songwriter-producer and global entrepreneur Swizz Beatz has been in the music and business worlds since he was 16.
  • The 2021 ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Music Awards is a virtual celebration that takes place on social media from June 22 June 24.