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Newsweek Names Jennifer H. Cunningham as Executive Editor

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Monday, March 18, 2024

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NEW YORK, March 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dev Pragad, CEO of Newsweek , today announced the appointment of award-winning journalist and editor Jennifer H. Cunningham to the post of Executive Editor.

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NEW YORK, March 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dev Pragad, CEO of Newsweek , today announced the appointment of award-winning journalist and editor Jennifer H. Cunningham to the post of Executive Editor.
Cunningham will collaborate with a team that embodies the core values of fearless and responsible journalism.
In an era characterized by constant change and evolving news dynamics, Newsweek reporters have remained unwavering in their commitment to accuracy, relevance, and balance.
Cunningham brings nearly 20 years of experience writing, reporting, editing, and managing editorial teams that cover geo-politics, international news, and breaking news.

A Story of Defiance… Comcast’s Black Experience on Xfinity Announces Premiere of Powerful Documentary Bad River Written, Directed and Produced by Award-Winning Filmmaker Mary Mazzio and Executive-Produced by NBA Hall of Famer Grant Hill

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Monday, April 1, 2024

The story unfolds in a groundbreaking way, through a series of shocking revelations, devastating losses, and a powerful legacy of defiance and resilience.

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The story unfolds in a groundbreaking way, through a series of shocking revelations, devastating losses, and a powerful legacy of defiance and resilience.
Black Experience on Xfinity is a first-of-its-kind destination of Black entertainment, movies, TV shows, news and more.
Xfinity customers can access the Black Experience on channel 1622 or simply say “Black Experience” into the Voice Remote to instantly enjoy the ultimate in Black storytelling.
Non-Xfinity customers will be able to view the partnership on Xumo Play, Comcast and Charter’s free ad-supported streaming service app.

IGT Introduces Compelling Core Video and Class II Games for Tribal Casinos at Indian Gaming Tradeshow & Convention 2024

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024

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LONDON, April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game Technology PLC ("IGT") (NYSE: IGT) announced today that it will showcase its performance-focused portfolio of games and solutions for tribal casinos at the Indian Gaming Tradeshow & Convention ("IGA") 2024, April 9-11 in Anaheim, Calif. Under the theme "We've Got Game," IGT's booth #536 will feature a compelling array of gaming solutions designed to engage players and drive growth.

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In addition to showcasing products and services at IGA 2024, IGT will host the annual Spirit of Sovereignty Slot Tournament, which benefits tribal youth through tribal college scholarships and reservation-based youth programming.
Key products and services in IGT's IGA 2024 booth will include:
Performance-Proven Core Video Game Portfolio: With a leading portrait screen cabinet in the market, IGT will showcase its latest portfolio of core video games on Peak-family hardware.
Anchored by the Magic Treasures™, Rising Rockets, Split 'N Win Link and Pirate Link ™ games, IGT's core video portfolio reflects market trends and player preferences.
IGA attendees can also enjoy new Class II IGT games such as Magic Treasures, Twin Win™, and Shadow of the Panther™.

IGT Demonstrates Market Leadership and Momentum Across Gaming Product and Solutions Portfolio at G2E 2023

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Monday, October 2, 2023

The game will debut on a new state-of-the-art form factor that is sure to attract attention from every corner of a gaming floor.

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The game will debut on a new state-of-the-art form factor that is sure to attract attention from every corner of a gaming floor.
Captivating, Performance-Tested Multi-Level Progressives (MLP): IGT will propel its undeniable momentum in the MLP category with standout games across its premium and core game portfolios.
As an end-to-end solutions provider, IGT will unveil performance-focused solutions across all its product lines.
For more information, visit IGT.com , follow us on Facebook , LinkedIn , and Twitter , or watch IGT videos on YouTube .

Holograms and AI can bring performers back from the dead – but will the fans keep buying it?

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Friday, June 2, 2023

Fans can mourn the passing of music legends for years, the hits echoing long after the original voice is silenced.

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Fans can mourn the passing of music legends for years, the hits echoing long after the original voice is silenced.
Little wonder, then, that recent advances in holographic technology and artificial intelligence have found a ready market for performances from beyond the grave.
Since a holographic Tupac Shakur headlined at Coachella in 2012, there have been similar tributes to Frank Zappa and Roy Orbison.

Virtual success

A true hologram is a 3D object produced by the intersection of light and matter, designed to be observed from all perspectives.
With the exception of ABBA’s recently developed holographic concert, today’s holograms are more akin to digital videos, where images are projected onto a translucent screen in front of real musicians, with the virtual artist seeming to interact with the band and audience.
Still, the demand and enthusiasm for virtual concerts is rising steadily, with impressive crowd turnouts and fans paying as much as US$125 for a ticket.

‘Ghost slavery’

After analysing upwards of 34,000 online comments discussing the virtual concert, we found audience members reported positive responses overall.
Two comments are indicative of the general feeling:
I don’t care if they’re avatars.
Nobody expected ABBA to ever reunite in any way, shape, or form, so this is amazing!
It would be so wonderful to see them as I remember them and transport myself back to my childhood.

Replacing the irreplaceable

The process involves a detailed scan of the artist to create a 3D digital model which AI then refines.
Next, movements are digitised through motion capture and transferred onto the model (again using AI), recreating an artist’s distinctive performance.
Replacing the irreplaceable may be possible at some level, but ultimately the audience will decide.

Whitney Houston's Gospel Legacy Lives On with New Album and Documentary ‘I Go to the Rock: The Gospel Music of Whitney Houston’

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Friday, March 24, 2023

NASHVILLE, Tenn., March 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Gaither Music Group, Arista/Legacy Recordings and The Estate of Whitney E. Houston release the long-awaited project I Go to the Rock: The Gospel Music of Whitney Houston. The album features 15 tracks, including six never-before-released songs, showcasing Whitney's deep love for gospel music, which profoundly influenced her life and career. The album is available on CD through Gaither Music Group and on all digital streaming platforms via Arista/Legacy Recordings.

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The album features 15 tracks, including six never-before-released songs, showcasing Whitney's deep love for gospel music, which profoundly influenced her life and career.
The album is available on CD through Gaither Music Group and on all digital streaming platforms via Arista/Legacy Recordings.
It features unforgettable performances at the NAACP Image Awards, at the American Music Awards, and at Ebony’s 50th Anniversary TV special.
I Go to the Rock: The Gospel Music of Whitney Houston will air on multiple TV networks, premiering Friday, March 24, at 8 p.m.

UltraViolet DJs Remix Whitney Houston To Make The World Dance

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Monday, March 6, 2023

Los Angeles, California, March 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UltraViolet DJs have turned a lot of heads recently releasing a 3 song EP titled “UltraViolet Whitney.” The project features 3 Whitney Houston classics: “So Emotional,” “I Wanna Dance With Somebody,” and “Higher Love,” all remixed using modern-day influences from Electronic, House, and Dance music.

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Los Angeles, California, March 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UltraViolet DJs have turned a lot of heads recently releasing a 3 song EP titled “UltraViolet Whitney.” The project features 3 Whitney Houston classics: “So Emotional,” “I Wanna Dance With Somebody,” and “Higher Love,” all remixed using modern-day influences from Electronic, House, and Dance music.
“UltraViolet Whitney” is a collaborative project between Bradley Keys, based in Los Angeles, and Maxi Rozh, located in Odessa, Ukraine.
I invite you to listen, play loud, dance, and shake some energy.”
You can find the entire “UltraViolet Whitney” EP on SoundCloud , as well as any additional releases by UltraViolet Records and UltraViolet DJs.
Follow UltraViolet DJs on instagram , YouTube , and Spotify to take a look at the label’s upcoming releases, tour dates and more.

DONNA SUMMER'S SHE WORKS HARD FOR THE MONEY IS CELEBRATED WITH EXPANDED, DIGITAL-ONLY 40TH ANNIVERSARY DELUXE EDITION - AVAILABLE NOW

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Friday, March 3, 2023

LOS ANGELES, March 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Mercury/UMe releases a digital-only 40th-anniversary Deluxe Edition of Donna Summer's all-time classic solo album, She Works Hard For The Money. Originally released June 13, 1983, when musical tastes were changing by the minute, She Works Hard For The Money sealed Summer as a creative multi-genre force to be reckoned with following her amazing string of chart-topping disco and dance hits that helped define the sound of the 1970s. The 13-track Deluxe Edition features the original 9-song She Works Hard For The Money album plus four bonus tracks consisting of two club mixes and two instrumental tracks (full track listing below). These bonus tracks have not previously been available for digital download or streaming. Listen to or purchase Donna Summer's She Works Hard For The Money – Deluxe Edition HERE.

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LOS ANGELES, March 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Mercury/UMe releases a digital-only 40th-anniversary Deluxe Edition of Donna Summer's all-time classic solo album, She Works Hard For The Money.
The 13-track Deluxe Edition features the original 9-song She Works Hard For The Money album plus four bonus tracks consisting of two club mixes and two instrumental tracks (full track listing below).
Listen to or purchase Donna Summer's She Works Hard For The Money – Deluxe Edition HERE.
The deluxe edition album also complements the upcoming release of the HBO Original documentary Love To Love You, Donna Summer.

UltraViolet DJs Remix Whitney Houston To Make The World Dance

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Friday, February 24, 2023

Los Angeles, California, Feb. 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UltraViolet DJs have turned a lot of heads recently releasing a 3 song EP titled “UltraViolet Whitney.” The project features 3 Whitney Houston classics: “So Emotional,” “I Wanna Dance With Somebody,” and “Higher Love,” all remixed using modern-day influences from Electronic, House, and Dance music.

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Los Angeles, California, Feb. 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UltraViolet DJs have turned a lot of heads recently releasing a 3 song EP titled “UltraViolet Whitney.” The project features 3 Whitney Houston classics: “So Emotional,” “I Wanna Dance With Somebody,” and “Higher Love,” all remixed using modern-day influences from Electronic, House, and Dance music.
“UltraViolet Whitney” is a collaborative project between Bradley Keys, based in Los Angeles, and Maxi Rozh, located in Odessa, Ukraine.
I invite you to listen, play loud, dance, and shake some energy.”
You can find the entire “UltraViolet Whitney” EP on SoundCloud , as well as any additional releases by UltraViolet Records and UltraViolet DJs.
Follow UltraViolet DJs on instagram , YouTube , and Spotify to take a look at the label’s upcoming releases, tour dates and more.

Zada Records Announces $50,000 Search for Top Singers

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Wednesday, February 22, 2023

Zada Records, a new record label based in Los Angeles, today announced a talent search for top singers, offering five prizes totaling $50,000.

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Zada Records, a new record label based in Los Angeles, today announced a talent search for top singers, offering five prizes totaling $50,000.
“We all know some of the stars discovered on the big shows like America’s Got Talent, American Idol, and the Voice,” says Norm Zada, a songwriter and the president of Zada Records, “but there are plenty of extraordinary singers out there looking for a break that don’t quite make the big shows.
At the end of June, Zada Records will select the ten finalists and then forward those recordings to a panel of renowned singers, who will determine the ultimate winner.
The president of Zada Records, Norm Zada (aka Zadeh), taught Operations Research in a visiting capacity at Stanford, UCLA, UC Irvine, and Columbia universities between 1975 and 1983.