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BEYONCÉ RELEASES COWBOY CARTER

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Friday, March 29, 2024
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LOS ANGELES, March 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Beyoncé's eighth studio album is available worldwide now. act ii COWBOY CARTER arrives today following the successful release of two lead singles, "TEXAS HOLD 'EM" and "16 CARRIAGES" on February 11, Superbowl Sunday.

Key Points: 
  • act ii COWBOY CARTER arrives today following the successful release of two lead singles, "TEXAS HOLD 'EM" and "16 CARRIAGES" on February 11, Superbowl Sunday.
  • COWBOY CARTER, executive produced by Beyoncé, is about genres, all of them, while deeply rooted in Country.
  • On COWBOY CARTER the work of an artist who created on her own terms, in the absence of rules, persists boldly.
  • The character, Cowboy Carter was birth from these experiences and inspired by the original Black cowboys of the American West.

BEYONCÉ RELEASES COWBOY CARTER

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Friday, March 29, 2024
Weight, Fantasy, Ink, History, Artificial intelligence, Nature, Wind, Vibraslap, Love, Rhythm and blues, FIRST, Singing, MUSIC, The Hateful Eight, Space Cowboys, Horse, COUNTRY, Magic, Pandemic, Pharrell Williams, Hot Country Songs, Five Fingers for Marseilles, Western United States, The Harder They Fall, Instrument, Public, Character, HOT, Blaxploitation, The-Dream, LOS, Chicken, Black people, Cattle, The Beatles, Freedom, Culture, Bird, Urban Cowboy, Music, Century, Finger, Human, R&B

LOS ANGELES, March 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Beyoncé's eighth studio album is available worldwide now. act ii COWBOY CARTER arrives today following the successful release of two lead singles, "TEXAS HOLD 'EM" and "16 CARRIAGES" on February 11, Superbowl Sunday.

Key Points: 
  • act ii COWBOY CARTER arrives today following the successful release of two lead singles, "TEXAS HOLD 'EM" and "16 CARRIAGES" on February 11, Superbowl Sunday.
  • COWBOY CARTER, executive produced by Beyoncé, is about genres, all of them, while deeply rooted in Country.
  • On COWBOY CARTER the work of an artist who created on her own terms, in the absence of rules, persists boldly.
  • The character, Cowboy Carter was birth from these experiences and inspired by the original Black cowboys of the American West.

Cochlear announces 2024 winners of annual scholarships

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Thursday, February 22, 2024
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LONE TREE, Colo., Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Eight outstanding Cochlear™ Nucleus® Implant, Cochlear Baha® System and Cochlear Osia® System recipients have been announced as the winners of the 2024 annual Cochlear Academic Scholarships. From founding nonprofit organizations to performing in musicals, to telling underrepresented stories through visual art, and much more, each of the recipients have extraordinary stories on top of their perseverance through hearing loss.

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  • LONE TREE, Colo., Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Eight outstanding Cochlear™ Nucleus® Implant, Cochlear Baha® System and Cochlear Osia® System recipients have been announced as the winners of the 2024 annual Cochlear Academic Scholarships.
  • The scholarships recognize Cochlear recipients in the United States and Canada who uphold the Cochlear ideals of leadership, humanity, and demonstrate high academic achievement.
  • The 2024 Graeme Clark Scholarship winners are:
    Julianne Hill Blackburn, (Samford University) from Homewood, AL.
  • This adds up to $60,000 in total scholarship funds given by Cochlear Americas for this year's winners.

Music Licensing, Inc. Highlights Milestones and Market Impact in 2023 Year-End Audit

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Friday, February 16, 2024
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NAPLES, Fla., Feb. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Music Licensing, Inc. (OTC: SONG), operating under the brand Pro Music Rights, proudly announces significant achievements and market impact as revealed in its 2023 year-end audit, scheduled for completion today.

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  • NAPLES, Fla., Feb. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Music Licensing, Inc. (OTC: SONG), operating under the brand Pro Music Rights, proudly announces significant achievements and market impact as revealed in its 2023 year-end audit, scheduled for completion today.
  • Our extensive licensee network includes prominent entities such as TikTok, iHeart Media, Triller, Napster, 7Digital, Vevo, and many others, reflecting the trust and recognition garnered by Pro Music Rights.
  • With an estimated market share of 7.4% in the United States, Music Licensing, Inc. represents over 2,500,000 works, showcasing a diverse catalog featuring renowned artists from various genres.
  • The completion of the 2023 year-end audit marks a pivotal moment for Music Licensing, Inc., as it aims to showcase its financial performance and strategic positioning in the market.

Music Licensing, Inc. (OTC: SONG) Highlights Milestones and Market Impact in 2023 Year-End Audit

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Friday, February 16, 2024
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Naples Florida, Feb. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Music Licensing, Inc. (OTC: SONG), operating under the brand Pro Music Rights, proudly announces significant achievements and market impact as revealed in its 2023 year-end audit, scheduled for completion today.

Key Points: 
  • Naples Florida, Feb. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Music Licensing, Inc. (OTC: SONG), operating under the brand Pro Music Rights, proudly announces significant achievements and market impact as revealed in its 2023 year-end audit, scheduled for completion today.
  • Our extensive licensee network includes prominent entities such as TikTok, iHeart Media, Triller, Napster, 7Digital, Vevo, and many others, reflecting the trust and recognition garnered by Pro Music Rights.
  • With an estimated market share of 7.4% in the United States, Music Licensing, Inc. represents over 2,500,000 works, showcasing a diverse catalog featuring renowned artists from various genres.
  • The completion of the 2023 year-end audit marks a pivotal moment for Music Licensing, Inc., as it aims to showcase its financial performance and strategic positioning in the market.

iHeartMedia and FOX Entertainment Announce Nominees for the 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards

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Thursday, January 18, 2024
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iHeartMedia and FOX Entertainment today announced the nominees for the 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards, airing LIVE from Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, Monday, April 1 (8:00-10:00 p.m.

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  • iHeartMedia and FOX Entertainment today announced the nominees for the 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards, airing LIVE from Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, Monday, April 1 (8:00-10:00 p.m.
  • The 12th annual iHeartRadio Music Awards will celebrate the most-played artists and songs on iHeartRadio stations and the iHeartRadio app throughout 2023, while also offering a preview of the upcoming hits of 2024.
  • “Our iHeartRadio Music Awards are special because they’re truly reflective of what listeners love,” said Tom Poleman, Chief Programming Officer for iHeartMedia.
  • The 2023 iHeartRadio Music Awards also honored P!NK with the 2023 iHeartRadio Icon Award and Taylor Swift with the 2023 iHeartRadio Innovator Award.

Emagine Solutions Technology Announces Maternal Health Study “What Comes After…”

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Thursday, January 11, 2024
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But while they could be powerful tools in improving maternal mortality , a new study, “What Comes After…” – created by maternal healthcare tech innovator Emagine Solutions Technology – suggests that pregnancy apps lack key features to serve modern maternal health needs.

Key Points: 
  • But while they could be powerful tools in improving maternal mortality , a new study, “What Comes After…” – created by maternal healthcare tech innovator Emagine Solutions Technology – suggests that pregnancy apps lack key features to serve modern maternal health needs.
  • While studies show that 30% of pregnancy-related maternal deaths occur well after childbirth, participants largely agreed that most apps lack meaningful postpartum features.
  • Key requested postpartum pregnancy app features include: strong mental health resources, dedicated human expert resources (ex: doulas and therapists), and childcare information (ex: nutrition).
  • “Despite our means and resources in the US, maternal mortality remains an ever-growing crisis,” says Emagine Co-founder and CEO Courtney Williams.

StockX Supports Hip Hop's Top Visual Creators at Museum of Graffiti's 'Art of Hip Hop' Exhibition at Art Basel Miami Beach 2023

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Thursday, November 30, 2023
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Most of our favorite pairs have been defined, in some way, by Hip Hop's legacy," said StockX CMO, Deena Bahri.

Key Points: 
  • Most of our favorite pairs have been defined, in some way, by Hip Hop's legacy," said StockX CMO, Deena Bahri.
  • Art of Hip Hop shines a light on the unsung heroes of Hip Hop culture: the visual creators who have left an indelible mark on this movement.
  • "This historical exhibition belongs in Miami which has historically been a city with innovation and creativity in all the elements of Hip Hop.
  • Beyond Art Basel: Artofhiphop.com will continuously be updated with programming pertaining to all four pillars of Hip Hop—MCing, Breakdancing, Graffiti, and DJing—available throughout the year.

Black Girls Code Announces "Build a Beat Challenge with Ciara" Inspiring Young Coders Nationwide

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023
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NEW YORK, Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Black Girls Code, a nonprofit dedicated to CS education for Black girls and gender nonconforming youth, announced the launch of a nationwide contest, "Build a Beat Challenge with Ciara," set to spark a musical coding revolution. Sponsored by Infosys Foundation USA, the "Build a Beat Challenge with Ciara" empowers students ages 13-18 to code their own song for the chance to meet global superstar Ciara via a video call, as well as to win tech prizes that will help inspire and further their dreams. Watch Ciara's announcement video and sign up for the contest HERE.

Key Points: 
  • "Build a Beat Challenge with Ciara" is the latest initiative of the CODE Along program, a collaboration between Black Girls Code and girl-power multimedia company, GoldieBlox.
  • CODE Along has seen tremendous success since launching on the Black Girls Code YouTube channel in February 2023.
  • Cristina Jones, newly-appointed CEO of Black Girls Code, explained, "Black Girls Code is for those who dare to build the world they imagine.
  • "Build a Beat Challenge with Ciara" is the second collaboration between Black Girls Code and Infosys Foundation USA, whose mission is to expand access to computer science for K-12 students and educators.

PHARRELL WILLIAMS' BLACK AMBITION AWARDS $3.2 MILLION DOLLARS TO 36 ENTREPRENEURS AT THIRD ANNUAL "DEMO DAY"

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Monday, November 13, 2023
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NEW YORK, Nov. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Pharrell Williams' Black Ambition, the non-profit initiative dedicated to supporting Black and Hispanic entrepreneurs, has awarded $1 million dollars to Antoinette Banks, CEO and Founder of Expert IEP, a parent-facing app that optimizes existing Individualized Education Plans with predictive AI for children diagnosed with a disability, as the Grand Prize Winner of its 2023 Prize competition at the third-annual "Demo Day'' event held on Thursday, November 9th at Spring Studios in New York, NY. Other Top Prize Winners include ECOMSPACES, a one-stop-shop for e-commerce solutions ranging from product photography to order fulfillment, and HBCU Grand Prize Winner, Monocle, a social e-reader that creates a community-focused reading experience, who were awarded with $250,000 and $200,000, respectively, towards their ventures – in addition to 33 other prize recipients who also received monetary prizes.

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  • Demo Day 2023 celebrated the monumental milestone of more than 100 entrepreneurs funded since Black Ambition's inception in 2020.
  • "Black Ambition is a feeling, it's an overwhelming drive to show up consistently in excellence to create lasting, unapologetic impact.
  • Black Ambition is dedicated to closing the opportunity and wealth gap by empowering Black and Hispanic entrepreneurs.
  • Follow us on Facebook (@blackambitionprize), Twitter (@blackambitionpz) and Instagram (@blackambitionprize) to stay up to date with the Black Ambition community.