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Affion Crockett, Delmar Washington, and Black Experience on Xfinity (BEX) Announce Premiere of New Comedy Series Affion Crockett Presents: Microphone Masters Featuring Three Up-and-Coming Black Comedians

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
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Comcast NBCUniversal teams up with Affion Crockett and Delmar Washington to premiere new, innovative comedy series Affion Crockett Presents: Microphone Masters, featuring three up-and-coming comedians with behind-the-scenes interviews, now available exclusively on Comcast’s Black Experience on Xfinity channel, X1 and Xumo.

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  • Comcast NBCUniversal teams up with Affion Crockett and Delmar Washington to premiere new, innovative comedy series Affion Crockett Presents: Microphone Masters, featuring three up-and-coming comedians with behind-the-scenes interviews, now available exclusively on Comcast’s Black Experience on Xfinity channel, X1 and Xumo.
  • The Black Experience on Xfinity Channel is the first-of-its-kind, curated destination of Black content, endorsed by the African American Film Critics Association.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240321839501/en/
    Affion Crockett Presents: Microphone Masters Available Now On Black Experience On Xfinity Platform And Xumo (Graphic: Business Wire)
    The premiere special features three emerging comedians – Ron G., Kanisha Buss and Brandon Lewis.
  • Affion Crockett Presents: Microphone Masters is the first ever standalone comedy special for each comedian.

Beyoncé to be Honored with the iHeartRadio Innovator Award at the 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards Airing Monday, April 1 on FOX

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
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iHeartMedia and FOX Entertainment today announced that Beyoncé will be honored with the iHeartRadio Innovator Award at the 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards.

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  • iHeartMedia and FOX Entertainment today announced that Beyoncé will be honored with the iHeartRadio Innovator Award at the 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards.
  • ET live / PT tape-delayed) on FOX and will also be heard on iHeartMedia radio stations nationwide and on the iHeartRadio app.
  • “I’m looking forward to hosting the 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards and sharing the stage with some of the best in music,” said Ludacris.
  • For breaking news and exclusive iHeartRadio Music Awards content, visit iHeartRadio.com/awards or follow the social buzz on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

Dance Among the Agave Fields: Cuervo® Unveils Line-up for the Brand’s Annual Akamba Festival in Tequila, Mexico

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
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Akamba, which means agave in the local Purépecha language, is an unforgettable fusion of rhythm, culture, and of course, tequila.

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  • Akamba, which means agave in the local Purépecha language, is an unforgettable fusion of rhythm, culture, and of course, tequila.
  • The 2024 music festival line-up features exciting performances from global electronic and dance musicians, including Disclosure, Sofi Tukker, HVOB, Kid Francescoli, and more.
  • As a protective steward of the Tequila landscape, Cuervo created Akamba as an environmentally conscious festival.
  • You can purchase tickets and find more information on Akamba by visiting www.akamba.mx , or via Instagram at @akambamx.

Recordings by Buena Vista Social Club, De La Soul, Guns N’ Roses, Lauryn Hill, Charley Pride, and More Inducted to GRAMMY Hall of Fame®

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
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Today, the Recording Academy® revealed the 2024 inducted recordings to the distinguished GRAMMY Hall Of Fame® on its 50th anniversary.

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  • Today, the Recording Academy® revealed the 2024 inducted recordings to the distinguished GRAMMY Hall Of Fame® on its 50th anniversary.
  • The inducted recordings will be honored at GRAMMY Museum’s inaugural GRAMMY Hall Of Fame Gala and concert presented by City National Bank on May 21, 2024 at the NOVO Theater in Los Angeles.
  • For a full list of 2024 recordings inducted into the GRAMMY Hall Of Fame, see below or visit here .
  • With 10 new titles, the Hall, now in its 50th year, currently totals 1,152 inducted recordings in the GRAMMY Hall Of Fame.

Morgan Stanley Private Credit Leads $220 Million Recapitalization for Grass Valley

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
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Morgan Stanley Private Credit (“MSPC”) announced today that several of its investment funds have led a $220 million recapitalization for Grass Valley , a leading media technology company that provides end-to-end solutions for the live media and entertainment industry.

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  • Morgan Stanley Private Credit (“MSPC”) announced today that several of its investment funds have led a $220 million recapitalization for Grass Valley , a leading media technology company that provides end-to-end solutions for the live media and entertainment industry.
  • With this recapitalization, Grass Valley will accelerate its investment across the combined GVMU integrated hardware and software solutions, enabled by AMPP, further extending its leadership across live, networking, content production, and playout workflows.
  • “We are pleased to be Grass Valley’s financing partner and support the company in its next phase of growth,” said Peter Ma, Managing Director, Morgan Stanley Private Credit.
  • This investment will accelerate Grass Valley’s innovation across their entire portfolio during an industry-wide transition period, particularly in the AMPP ecosystem.”

Venba Wins the Seumas McNally Grand Prize at the 26th Annual Independent Games Festival Awards

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
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Visai Games’ Venba won the Seumas McNally Grand Prize for Best Independent Game at the 26th annual Independent Games Festival (IGF) Awards tonight.

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  • Visai Games’ Venba won the Seumas McNally Grand Prize for Best Independent Game at the 26th annual Independent Games Festival (IGF) Awards tonight.
  • The IGF Awards is the longest-running festival, summit and showcase honoring the most innovative and excellent independent games of the past year.
  • Developed by Visai Games, Venba is a narrative cooking game in which players experience life as an Indian mom who has immigrated to Canada with her family in the 1980s.
  • In addition to the Grand Prize, Venba was also nominated in the Excellence in Audio, Narrative and Visual Art categories.

Los Angeles Rams Select Shift4 to Power Payments for Ticket Sales

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
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Shift4 (NYSE:FOUR), the leader in integrated payments and commerce technology, has announced that they have been selected by the Los Angeles Rams to power the NFL team’s ticket sales through its integration with Ticketmaster .

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  • Shift4 (NYSE:FOUR), the leader in integrated payments and commerce technology, has announced that they have been selected by the Los Angeles Rams to power the NFL team’s ticket sales through its integration with Ticketmaster .
  • This press release features multimedia.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240320088348/en/
    Shift4 selected to power payments for the LA Rams (Photo: Business Wire)
    “We are thrilled to welcome Shift4 to the Rams family,” said Dan August, Los Angeles Rams EVP of Consumer Revenue and Strategy.
  • “As we continue to focus on delivering a best-in-class experience for our fans, integrating their industry-leading technology into our systems will help us ensure safe and seamless payments for our Season Ticket Members.”
    “We’re very excited to partner with the Rams to give their fans a best-in-class ticket buying experience.” said Anthony Perez, Shift4’s SVP of New Verticals.

hoopla Digital Announces Latest BingePass with medici.tv, Bringing World-Renowned Classical Music and Fine Arts Video Platform to Libraries

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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hoopla Digital , the only all-in-one digital media app for public libraries and their patrons, today announced a partnership with medici.tv , the world’s premier source for classical music programming, to launch a new BingePass.

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  • hoopla Digital , the only all-in-one digital media app for public libraries and their patrons, today announced a partnership with medici.tv , the world’s premier source for classical music programming, to launch a new BingePass.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    medici.tv streams live events from prestigious halls like Carnegie Hall, La Scala, the Royal Opera House and the Paris Opera worldwide.
  • Their extensive video-on-demand catalog is now accessible with the hoopla BingePass and includes 1,500 concerts, 350 operas, 150 ballets, 1,300 documentaries, 250 master classes, and 550 jazz performances.
  • To access content on hoopla, including BingePasses, cardholders of participating libraries can download the free hoopla mobile app on their Android or iOS device or visit hoopladigital.com .

AEG Presents and LIV Golf Announce Exclusive Multi-Year Partnership to Deliver World-Class Entertainment

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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LIV Golf and AEG Presents, a global leader in live entertainment, today announced an exclusive multi-year partnership that will see AEG Presents and its subsidiary, Concerts West, book musical acts and produce live concerts for LIV Golf events around the world.

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  • LIV Golf and AEG Presents, a global leader in live entertainment, today announced an exclusive multi-year partnership that will see AEG Presents and its subsidiary, Concerts West, book musical acts and produce live concerts for LIV Golf events around the world.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240319358470/en/
    AEG Presents and LIV Golf Announce Exclusive Multi-Year Partnership to Deliver World-Class Entertainment (Photo: Business Wire)
    “We couldn’t be more thrilled to join forces with LIV Golf to bring world-class entertainment to this exciting new golf league,” commented Mark Norman, Senior Vice President of Global touring of Concerts West, the subsidiary of AEG Presents.
  • LIV Golf kicked off its highly anticipated 2024 season February 2-4 with LIV Golf Mayakoba at El Camaleon Golf Course in Mexico, featuring a live performance by Grammy Award-winning The Chainsmokers.
  • LIV Golf is owned and operated by LIV Golf Investments whose vision and mission are centered around making holistic and sustainable investments to enhance the global golf ecosystem and unlock the sport’s untapped worldwide potential.

Bright Announces Partnership with Trivest and Acquisition of PEAK Event Services

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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Bright Event Rentals (“Bright” or the “Company”) announces it has partnered with Trivest Partners, LP (“Trivest”), a Miami-based, founder-focused private equity firm with over 40 years of experience creating strategic partnerships and fostering growth.

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  • Bright Event Rentals (“Bright” or the “Company”) announces it has partnered with Trivest Partners, LP (“Trivest”), a Miami-based, founder-focused private equity firm with over 40 years of experience creating strategic partnerships and fostering growth.
  • Bright represents the second platform investment in the Trivest Recognition Fund, a recently raised $1.3 billion fund focused on founder-led and family-owned businesses that have achieved significant scale.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240319307679/en/
    Headquartered in Los Angeles, CA, Bright is the country’s leading, full-service event rental solutions company.
  • “We are excited by the Trivest partnership and their experience in the rental industry and across business and consumer services,” said Bjornstad.