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CARNIVAL CRUISE LINE TO HONOR MUSIC ICON GWEN STEFANI AS GODMOTHER OF CARNIVAL JUBILEE

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Thursday, February 8, 2024

MIAMI, Feb. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Carnival Cruise Line announced today that global music superstar Gwen Stefani will be honored as the godmother of Carnival's new flagship, Carnival Jubilee, at a naming ceremony and celebration in Galveston, Texas on Saturday, Feb. 24.

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  • Naming Ceremony Set for Port of Galveston on Feb. 24
    MIAMI, Feb. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Carnival Cruise Line announced today that global music superstar Gwen Stefani will be honored as the godmother of Carnival's new flagship, Carnival Jubilee, at a naming ceremony and celebration in Galveston, Texas on Saturday, Feb. 24.
  • Throughout it all, Stefani has remained a trend-setting music and fashion icon with an impressive array of honors – four MTV Video Music Awards, two Billboard Awards, an American Music Award, and a Brit Award.
  • "We are absolutely thrilled to be welcoming Gwen Stefani onto Carnival Jubilee so we can honor her as the ship's godmother," said Christine Duffy, president of Carnival Cruise Line.
  • "I am honored to be the godmother of the new Carnival Jubilee," said Stefani.

Snap Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Financial Results

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024

We grew and deepened our engagement with our community:

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  • We grew and deepened our engagement with our community:
    DAUs were 414 million in Q4 2023, an increase of 39 million, or 10%, year-over-year.
  • Snap Inc. will host a conference call to discuss the results at 3 p.m. Pacific / 6 p.m. Eastern today.
  • We calculate average Monthly Active Users for a particular quarter by calculating the average of the MAUs as of each calendar month-end in that quarter.
  • Note: For adjustments and additional information regarding the non-GAAP financial measures and other items discussed, please see “Non-GAAP Financial Measures,” “Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures,” and “Supplemental Financial Information and Business Metrics.”

The Sister Accord® Foundation Celebrates its 10th Anniversary with En Vogue

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Monday, December 18, 2023

CINCINNATI, Dec. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Sister Accord® Foundation, the organization whose movement is changing the way girls and women treat, support, and interact with each other, capped off its tenth-anniversary celebrations with a special event and live performance by legendary music group, En Vogue on Dec. 13th. The event also honored the latest recipients of The Sister Accord® Leadership Award and awarded this year's winners with the Nella D. Jackson Memorial Scholarship.

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  • The event also honored the latest recipients of The Sister Accord® Leadership Award and awarded this year's winners with the Nella D. Jackson Memorial Scholarship.
  • The presentation of The Sister Accord® Leadership Award to Vice-Mayor of the City of Cincinnati, Jan-Michele Lemon Kearney, Esq.
  • "TriHealth is excited and proud to be a supporter of The Sister Accord® Foundation," said Tira Williams DNP, RN-NE-BC, Director of Center for Health Equity at TriHealth.
  • "The mission of The Sister Accord® to ensure girls and women are supporting each other is focal in this current climate.

King Palm Lights Up First Product Collaboration with a Musical Artist, West Coast Hip-Hop Pioneer, The Game

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023

An aficionado of fine-smoking products, The Game (Jayceon Terrell Taylor) has been an influential voice in the West Coast hip-hop scene for nearly two decades.

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  • An aficionado of fine-smoking products, The Game (Jayceon Terrell Taylor) has been an influential voice in the West Coast hip-hop scene for nearly two decades.
  • Delivering a delicious new experience to customers, the King Palm x The Game collaboration extends the company’s reputation as an industry pioneer.
  • “We have long thought about a collaboration with musical artists, and we are excited to forge our first with The Game,” said King Palm Co-Founder Brandon Puett.
  • “Both King Palm and The Game are distinguished as trailblazers and risk takers, offering unique experiences full of discovery, surprise and deep satisfaction.”

Legendary Paula Abdul to be Honored at Hollywood Christmas Parade as Humanitarian of the Year

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Tuesday, November 21, 2023

Abdul's spirit of compassion aligns perfectly with the Hollywood Christmas Parade, a cherished tradition that has been spreading holiday cheer and fostering community spirit for an incredible 91 years.

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  • Abdul's spirit of compassion aligns perfectly with the Hollywood Christmas Parade, a cherished tradition that has been spreading holiday cheer and fostering community spirit for an incredible 91 years.
  • As Grand Marshal, he will lead the parade in a grand procession of Hollywood celebrities, vintage movie cars, award-winning bands, larger-than-life character balloons, and vibrant floats.
  • The Hollywood Christmas Parade, presented by Associated Television International in partnership with The City of Los Angeles, will air in primetime on The CW on December 15, 2023.
  • After several national tours, Paula enjoyed her Paula Abdul: Forever Your Girl Las Vegas residency in 2019.

Aziza Kibibi, Survivor of Incestuous Abuse and Biological Mother to Her Own Brother and Sisters to Speak on Mental Health at Wonderland Conference in Miami

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Monday, November 6, 2023

Ms. Kibibi's powerful story of resilience and her mission to empower survivors and end child sexual abuse has garnered national and international attention.

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  • Ms. Kibibi's powerful story of resilience and her mission to empower survivors and end child sexual abuse has garnered national and international attention.
  • Aziza Kibibi is the founder and CEO of Precious Little Ladies Inc., a nonprofit organization with a mission to end child sexual abuse and gender-based violence.
  • The sexual, physical and emotional abuse that lasted for over 17 years also resulted in four children sired by Kibibi's biological father.
  • Kibibi's participation at the Wonderland Conference will shed light on the critical mental health impacts of gender-based violence and sexual abuse, the importance of survivor advocacy and the many different paths to healing.

Snap Inc. Announces Third Quarter 2023 Financial Results

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023

Restructuring charges in the third quarter of 2023 were $18.6 million, composed primarily of cash severance and stock-based compensation expenses.

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  • Restructuring charges in the third quarter of 2023 were $18.6 million, composed primarily of cash severance and stock-based compensation expenses.
  • Snap Inc. will host a conference call to discuss the results at 2:30 p.m. Pacific / 5:30 p.m. Eastern today.
  • We calculate average Monthly Active Users for a particular quarter by calculating the average of the MAUs as of each calendar month-end in that quarter.
  • Note: For adjustments and additional information regarding the non-GAAP financial measures and other items discussed, please see “Non-GAAP Financial Measures,” “Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures,” and “Supplemental Financial Information and Business Metrics.”

Faraday Future Delivers the FF 91 2.0 Futurist Alliance to YT Jia, Company Founder and Chief Product and User Ecosystem Officer at its “Delivery Co-Creation Day”

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Monday, October 9, 2023

Faraday Future Intelligent Electric Inc. (NASDAQ: FFIE) (“Faraday Future”, “FF” or “Company”), a California-based global shared intelligent electric mobility ecosystem company, today delivered the Ultimate AI TechLuxury FF 91 2.0 Futurist Alliance to its Founder and Chief Product and User Ecosystem Officer YT Jia during its “Delivery Co-Creation Day” event at the Company’s headquarters in Los Angeles.

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  • Faraday Future Intelligent Electric Inc. (NASDAQ: FFIE) (“Faraday Future”, “FF” or “Company”), a California-based global shared intelligent electric mobility ecosystem company, today delivered the Ultimate AI TechLuxury FF 91 2.0 Futurist Alliance to its Founder and Chief Product and User Ecosystem Officer YT Jia during its “Delivery Co-Creation Day” event at the Company’s headquarters in Los Angeles.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231008454685/en/
    Faraday Future's Global CEO Matthias Aydt (L) and FF Founder and Chief Product and User Ecosystem Officer YT Jia (R) (Photo: Business Wire)
    FF’s Global CEO, Matthias Aydt, personally handed over the car to YT.
  • Sean Lee, the founder of Purist Group, also attended and joined in experiencing the FF 91 2.0 Futurist Alliance on assorted iconic Southern California roadways.
  • After today's “Delivery Co-Creation Day,” I will begin sharing my time spent with the FF 91 2.0 Futurist Alliance through various forms, including livestreaming on the FF App.

MTV Entertainment Studios and Active Minds announce national campaign "A.S.K." to address critical youth mental health challenge

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023

NEW YORK, Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MTV Entertainment Studios (MTVE) has partnered with leading young adult mental health non-profit Active Minds to spearhead an innovative mental health campaign this fall that empowers youth and young adults to simply and effectively help people in their lives through emotional challenges. Called A.S.K. - an acronym for Acknowledge, Support, and Keep-In-Touch - the new highly memorable, multi-media campaign will roll out via digital-first marketing and at key cultural events and on campuses nationwide this fall, combining Active Minds' two decades of expertise championing peer-to-peer mental health programs for youth and young adults with the global platform of MTVE's Mental Health is Health initiative.

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  • MTV research finds that young people want to support their friends, but nearly 70% do not feel prepared to do so.
  • "MTV Entertainment is committed to driving meaningful change in youth mental health through powerful storytelling, insights, and tools that move people from awareness toward action," said Chris McCarthy, President and CEO, SHOWTIME/MTV Entertainment Studios and Paramount Media Networks.
  • "We are excited to partner with Active Minds to recruit an army of peer health allies to empower young people to support their friends, families and communities."
  • "I am thrilled to continue working with MTVE and Active Minds, two organizations that value the mental health and well being of marginalized youth and young adults," said Morgann Noble, youth advisor.

Twice as Nice: Dunkin’ Debuts New Commercial Starring Ice Spice, Created by Ben Affleck’s Artists Equity

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023

The collaboration you never knew you needed: Pumpkin Munchkins and Frozen Dunkin’ Coffee, blended together to create the Ice Spice MUNCHKINS® Drink.

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  • The collaboration you never knew you needed: Pumpkin Munchkins and Frozen Dunkin’ Coffee, blended together to create the Ice Spice MUNCHKINS® Drink.
  • Ice Spice’s massive fanbase served as the muse, leading to the introduction of the Ice Spice MUNCHKINS® Drink, marking an exciting evolution in Dunkin’s beverage offerings.
  • Artists Equity served as the brand’s agency, production, and post-production company for the commercial.
  • This campaign also marks the first work for Artists Equity and Dunkin’ since formalizing their partnership following the success of their Super Bowl work.