Entertainers

Hill Harper, Lance Reddick, Kierra Sheard, Deon Taylor, George Wallace, Misa Hylton, and More Join in for a Captivating May Lineup on the Hit Show "Money Making Conversations," Hosted by Rushion McDonald

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Monday, May 6, 2019
Actors, Entertainers, Tia and Tamera, Mowry, Military brats, Sister, Sister, Tamera, Influencer marketing, Jamie Foxx

ATLANTA, May 6, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Multiple EMMY-winning TV/film producer, social media influencer, entrepreneur, and branding guru Rushion McDonald, celebrates a two-year milestone for the month of May with his hit show "Money Making Conversations."

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  • ATLANTA, May 6, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Multiple EMMY-winning TV/film producer, social media influencer, entrepreneur, and branding guru Rushion McDonald, celebrates a two-year milestone for the month of May with his hit show "Money Making Conversations."
  • McDonald shares key insights from a slate of gifted stars on their success in film, television, music, sports, fashion and lifestyle, entrepreneurship, and financial empowerment this month, as well as drawing from his expertise in the corporate and Hollywood business.
  • Hosted/produced by Rushion McDonald, "Money Making Conversations" can be heard every Monday live on Atlanta's biz1190-AM from 10AM-Noon ET, with replays on Fridays 10AM ET, and Sundays at 4PM ET.
  • He's written and produced for Kevin Hart, Taraji P. Henson, Gabrielle Union, Jamie Foxx, Tia and Tamera Mowry, and noted as the architect of Steve Harvey's multi-media entertainment career, along with past stints at IBM and owning a comedy club.

FogPharma Strengthens New Modality Drug Hunting Team with Appointment of Howard Stern as Chief Scientific Officer and Peter Fekkes as Vice President of Discovery Bioscience

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Monday, May 6, 2019
Sirius Satellite Radio, America's Got Talent, Howard Stern, Comedians, Stern, Entertainers, Surnames

BOSTON, May 6, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- FogPharma today announced the appointment of Howard Stern, M.D., Ph.D., as Chief Scientific Officer.

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  • BOSTON, May 6, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- FogPharma today announced the appointment of Howard Stern, M.D., Ph.D., as Chief Scientific Officer.
  • In addition, FogPharma also announced the appointment of Peter Fekkes, Ph.D., as Vice President of Discovery Bioscience.
  • The addition of Howard and Peter to our team represents a quantum leap forward for FogPharma as a mature, powerful and effective new modality drug discovery organization."
  • "I'm pleased to join the FogPharma team at a time when pioneering new discovery and development approaches are increasingly important to combat intracellular disease drivers," said Dr. Stern.

Chelsea Handler and iHeartRadio to Launch “Life Will Be the Death of Me” Podcast

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Thursday, May 2, 2019
Entertainment, Celebrity, Mobile Entertainment, Songs, Entertainers, American people of German descent, Chelsea Handler, Chelsea, Work Bitch

1 commercial podcast publisher globally, and Chelsea Handler today announced the upcoming launch of her first podcast, Life Will Be the Death of Me , on the iHeartPodcast Network.

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  • 1 commercial podcast publisher globally, and Chelsea Handler today announced the upcoming launch of her first podcast, Life Will Be the Death of Me , on the iHeartPodcast Network.
  • The first episode of the 20-episode weekly podcast will premiere May 23, with subsequent episodes airing each Thursday on the iHeartRadio app.
  • Life Will Be the Death of Me chronicles a major turning point in my life, when I got honest with myself and finally addressed the pain I felt after losing my brother, said Chelsea Handler.
  • Visit iHeart.com/apps to download iHeartRadio and listen to Life Will Be the Death of Me on your favorite device.

Zonar and the NAPT Promote Children Safety with the 10th Annual Don Carnahan Grant

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Tuesday, April 30, 2019
NAPT, Zonar, Carnahan, Musicians, Electronic music, Entertainers

SEATTLE, April 30, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Zonar , the leader in smart fleet technology, in partnership with the National Association of Pupil Transportation (NAPT), today announced that the Don Carnahan Memorial Grant is now open for applications.

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  • SEATTLE, April 30, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Zonar , the leader in smart fleet technology, in partnership with the National Association of Pupil Transportation (NAPT), today announced that the Don Carnahan Memorial Grant is now open for applications.
  • Since 2011, Zonar has donated more than $500,000 in technology to over a dozen school districts and contractors across the United States and Canada.
  • "We're happy to continue partnering with Zonar for the 10th annual Don Carnahan Memorial Grant, knowing that Zonar has always made the safety of passengers on the road their top priority," said Mike Martin, executive director at NAPT.
  • To be considered for the Don Carnahan Memorial Grant, applicants must be current NAPT members at the time of submission.

Florida Georgia Line to Perform Exclusively for SiriusXM at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville

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Tuesday, April 30, 2019
Musical groups, Florida Georgia Line, FGL, Musicians, Entertainers

"The first time BK and I heard ourselves on the radio was on SiriusXM," shared FGL's Tyler Hubbard.

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  • "The first time BK and I heard ourselves on the radio was on SiriusXM," shared FGL's Tyler Hubbard.
  • "So, to come together now for our first full-blown concert at the Ryman is really special."
  • We are so excited for this show and can't wait to bring our FGL vibes to the Mother Church!"
  • "It will be a special moment for Florida Georgia Line at the Rymanand we are excited to present this one-of-a-kind performance to our listeners nationwide."

MasterClass Announces Penn & Teller to Teach the Art of Magic

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Tuesday, April 30, 2019
Atheists, American atheists, Entertainers, Libertarianism in the United States, Skepticism, Penn & Teller, Teller, Penn Jillette, Penn, Magic

Available exclusively at www.masterclass.com/pt , Penn Jillette and Teller share their theories, techniques and personal philosophies on magic and the art of performing.

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  • Available exclusively at www.masterclass.com/pt , Penn Jillette and Teller share their theories, techniques and personal philosophies on magic and the art of performing.
  • "Penn & Teller have captivated audiences with their magic for over four decades," said David Rogier, co-founder, and CEO of MasterClass.
  • We're thrilled to have Penn & Teller bring their magic to MasterClass."
  • "Magic provides a sense of astonishment when a trick is performed," said Penn Jillette of Penn & Teller.

Choice Hotels Celebrates Major Milestones and 80 Years of 'Stand-Out' Success at 65th Annual Convention

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Tuesday, April 30, 2019
Musicians, Singers, Entertainers, American women in business, Native Tongues Posse, Queen Latifah

"We measure success by how well we empower our franchisees to grow their businesses, build better lives for their families, and invest in their communities.

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  • "We measure success by how well we empower our franchisees to grow their businesses, build better lives for their families, and invest in their communities.
  • Convention is the perfect opportunity to thank our owners for their business and chart a course together for the future."
  • Last year, Choice Hotels:
    Surpassed 7,000 open hotels in its global system.
  • Queen Latifah, critically acclaimed musician, actress and entrepreneur, will share her success story as the opening keynote speaker.

R.U.N: First Live Action Thriller by Cirque du Soleil Will Premiere at Luxor in Las Vegas in Fall 2019

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Tuesday, April 30, 2019
Entertainment, Circuses, Cirque du Soleil, Entertainers, Buskers, French Quebecers, Musicians, René Dupéré, Benoît Jutras

LAS VEGAS, April 30, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group is excited to announce R.U.N a groundbreaking new show and the entertainment group's first live action thriller, premiering at Luxor this fall.

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  • LAS VEGAS, April 30, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group is excited to announce R.U.N a groundbreaking new show and the entertainment group's first live action thriller, premiering at Luxor this fall.
  • R.U.N is an unprecedented entertainment experience, using live action performance, cutting-edge technology and multimedia to explore the world of stunts.
  • Daniel Lamarre, President and CEO of Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group, said, "R.U.N is very different from the other shows within the Cirque du Soleil portfolio.
  • R.U.Nis the 47th original production of Cirque du Soleil, part of Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group, and its 10th resident show presented in Las Vegas.

Medical Marijuana, Inc. Subsidiary Kannaway® Listed Among Top 100 Direct Selling Companies in the World

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Tuesday, April 30, 2019
Musicians, Singers, Entertainers, Usher

Direct Selling Newscreated the Global 100 list to acknowledge the successes of direct selling companies and showcase the size of the industry.

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  • Direct Selling Newscreated the Global 100 list to acknowledge the successes of direct selling companies and showcase the size of the industry.
  • In its tenthyear of announcing this list,Direct Selling Newscontinues to provide an accurate ranking system based on reported revenue for those seeking information on direct selling companies.
  • "Three years ago, I made the great decision to join Kannaway and after my first year I was invited to the Direct Selling News annual award dinner.
  • There, I stated my goal to grow the company so that we could be listed on the DSN Global 100," said Kannaway CEO Blake Schroeder.

Key Appointment and New Hire Strengthen Fantastic Sams and Dessange Group North America

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Monday, April 29, 2019
Women, Luxury, Health, Other Health, Retail, Cosmetics, Consumer, Musicians, Entertainers, Fantastic Sams, Singers, Kathie Lee Gifford, The Boss, Kathie, Sams

The Board of Directors of Dessange Group North America (DGNA), the parent company of Fantastic Sams, Dessange and Camille Albane, is pleased to announce the appointment of Kathie S. Lee as Chief Executive Officer of DGNA effective January 2019.

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  • The Board of Directors of Dessange Group North America (DGNA), the parent company of Fantastic Sams, Dessange and Camille Albane, is pleased to announce the appointment of Kathie S. Lee as Chief Executive Officer of DGNA effective January 2019.
  • We have confidence that Kathie Lee will continue to provide strong leadership and ensure execution of key business initiatives going forward, said Emmanuel Gasnot, Chairman of the Executive Board of Dessange International.
  • We will focus on teamwork, collaboration and excellence in execution to enhance and support the Fantastic Sams, Dessange and Camille Albane franchise networks, said Ms. Lee.
  • Operational efficiencies at the salon unit level, salon profitability and technology within the Fantastic Sams network are priorities for him, as well.