Grammy Award for Best New Artist

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.”

TuneCore Introduces "Splits: Priority Payouts," A New Program Which Allows Artists To Customize Royalty Recoupments With Collaborators

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023

NEW YORK, Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- TuneCore, the leading development partner for self-releasing artists—owned by Believe, one of the world's leading digital music companies—has expanded its Splits offering introduced earlier this year, to allow artists to easily prioritize the order in which collaborators are paid.

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  • By providing artists with tools to automate the financial tasks associated with releasing music, we aim to help foster a vibrant independent creator community that fuels collaboration and experimentation while guaranteeing fair compensation for collaborators.
  • Andreea Gleeson, CEO, TuneCore commented, "As part of TuneCore's ongoing efforts to make artists' lives easier, we're thrilled to introduce Splits: Priority Payouts and offer creators even more ways to customize and automate their revenue splits.
  • Through Splits: Priority Payouts, TuneCore allows creators the ability to customize exactly how and in what order, revenue is divided and paid out for each track.
  • A key advantage of the program is the ability for artists to specify a set amount to be delivered to a collaborator in full before percentage-based splits are delivered to additional parties.

FENDER HONORS MULTI-GRAMMY AWARD-WINNING ARTIST, JUANES, WITH SIGNATURE STRATOCASTER® GUITAR AND ACCESSORIES COLLECTION

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Wednesday, August 9, 2023

HOLLYWOOD, Calif., Aug. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) today, fittingly debuting on his birthday, announces the launch of the Juanes Stratocaster® guitar, a collaboration with multi-Grammy and Latin Grammy® award-winning singer, songwriter, guitarist and philanthropist, Juanes. On the heels of his latest album release, Vida Cotidiana (praised by Rolling Stone as "His best album yet!"), the Juanes signature guitar captures the essence of his sound, tone and look – a distinctive blend of pop, rock and metal fused with the unique folkloric sounds of Colombia, as well as his passion for innovation, culture and philanthropy. Regarded as a leading trailblazer for Latin music and a champion for social transformation, Juanes will give back by donating all artist proceeds to his foundation, Mi Sangre, which empowers new generations and fosters a culture of peace in Colombia and beyond.

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  • Fender is honored to commemorate Latin music, culture and Juanes' unwavering commitment to his family and philanthropic endeavors, with the introduction of this signature guitar.
  • Born in Medellin, Colombia, Juanes began his musical journey as a self-taught guitar player at the young age of seven.
  • Decidí vender todo lo que tenía para comprarme mi primera guitarra Fender, me vine a los Estados Unidos y grabé mi primer álbum.
  • "As the first-ever marketing campaign for a Latin artist signature guitar, Fender is honored to continue to bring the impact of Latin music culture to the forefront."

NEW SMIRNOFF BLUE RASPBERRY LEMONADE BRINGS BIG (BLUE) FLAVOR TO HOT 97'S SUMMER JAM AND THE BET AWARDS 2023

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Thursday, June 1, 2023

NEW YORK, June 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Move over spring and make way for summer because Smirnoff's latest flavor, Blue Raspberry Lemonade just arrived to the party with a big (blue) bang. From the brand that served up delicious Smirnoff Pink and Peach Lemonade, the extended suite offers a lemonade for every vibe with Smirnoff Blue Raspberry Lemonade on the fast track to becoming a new summer fave.

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  • NEW YORK, June 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Move over spring and make way for summer because Smirnoff's latest flavor, Blue Raspberry Lemonade just arrived to the party with a big (blue) bang.
  • From the brand that served up delicious Smirnoff Pink and Peach Lemonade, the extended suite offers a lemonade for every vibe with Smirnoff Blue Raspberry Lemonade on the fast track to becoming a new summer fave.
  • Smirnoff Blue Raspberry Lemonade has big plans to turn the summer blue, showing up at some of the biggest moments in culture for consumers 21+, making 2023 truly a #BlueRaspberrySummer.
  • Moving to the west coast, Smirnoff Blue Raspberry Lemonade will celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Hip Hop at the BET Awards 202 3 in LA in June.

ANITTA TO BRING BRAZILIAN FLAIR TO THE 2023 UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE FINAL KICK OFF SHOW BY PEPSI®

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Wednesday, May 24, 2023

NEW YORK, May 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- #PepsiKickOffShow - Pepsi® and UEFA are excited to announce that Brazilian global pop superstar Anitta will co-headline the 2023 UEFA Champions League Final Kick Off Show by Pepsi on June 10th, joining GRAMMY-award winner Burna Boy for an unmissable entertainment spectacle at the biggest annual sporting event in the world.

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  • I'm delighted to be performing at the UEFA Champions League Final Kick Off Show by Pepsi and I can't wait to co-headline alongside Burna Boy.
  • UEFA marketing director Guy-Laurent Epstein commented: "This season's spectacle promises to be unforgettable, with an exciting line-up of artists set to take the stage ahead of the UEFA Champions League Final in Istanbul.
  • We're proud of our longstanding partnership with Pepsi MAX, which enables us to bring even more excitement to fans and we are looking forward to sharing this season's UEFA Champions League Kick Off Show by Pepsi with everyone."
  • Fans can tune in to watch the Kick Off Show via their local broadcaster and through the official UEFA YouTube and TikTok channels.

ANITTA TO BRING BRAZILIAN FLAIR TO THE 2023 UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE FINAL KICK OFF SHOW BY PEPSI®

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Wednesday, May 24, 2023

NEW YORK, May 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- #PepsiKickOffShow - Pepsi® and UEFA are excited to announce that Brazilian global pop superstar Anitta will co-headline the 2023 UEFA Champions League Final Kick Off Show by Pepsi on June 10th, joining GRAMMY-award winner Burna Boy for an unmissable entertainment spectacle at the biggest annual sporting event in the world.

Key Points: 
  • I'm delighted to be performing at the UEFA Champions League Final Kick Off Show by Pepsi and I can't wait to co-headline alongside Burna Boy.
  • UEFA marketing director Guy-Laurent Epstein commented: "This season's spectacle promises to be unforgettable, with an exciting line-up of artists set to take the stage ahead of the UEFA Champions League Final in Istanbul.
  • We're proud of our longstanding partnership with Pepsi, which enables us to bring even more excitement to fans and we are looking forward to sharing this season's UEFA Champions League Kick Off Show by Pepsi with everyone."
  • Fans can tune in to watch the Kick Off Show via their local broadcaster and through the official UEFA YouTube and TikTok channels.

Home Grown: University of West Georgia Awards Honorary Degree to Zac Brown

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Sunday, May 14, 2023

Multi-platinum and Grammy Award-winning, Zac Brown Band has released numerous chart-topping albums and singles – including “Chicken Fried,” “Toes” and “Knee Deep” – with Brown becoming a household name.

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  • Multi-platinum and Grammy Award-winning, Zac Brown Band has released numerous chart-topping albums and singles – including “Chicken Fried,” “Toes” and “Knee Deep” – with Brown becoming a household name.
  • “Awarding him this honorary doctorate instills a sense of pride in the institution for everyone in our university community.
  • “I am deeply honored and humbled to receive an honorary degree from the University of West Georgia,” Brown said.
  • Zac Brown Band is a multi-platinum, GRAMMY Award-winning, Southern rock group led by frontman, Zac Brown.

MARIA BECERRA, ONE OF THE MOST STREAMED ARTISTS IN LATIN AMERICA, SIGNS WITH WARNER MUSIC LATINA IN NEW JOINT VENTURE WITH 300 ENTERTAINMENT

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Wednesday, May 10, 2023

MIAMI, May 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Latin GRAMMY nominated Argentine superstar, Maria Becerra, joins Warner Music Latina's artist roster – alongside Warner Music Group labelmate 300 Entertainment – to take her career to the next level. In a short time-span, Maria Becerra has become an undeniable global force, positioning herself as one of the top five most listened to female Latin artists on Spotify's Top Global charts. "La Nena de Argentina" just received the Visionary award at Billboard's inaugural Latin Women in Music gala, and has won numerous awards and received multiple nominations (Latin GRAMMYs, Latin American Music Awards, MTV MIAW, Premios Tu Música Urbano and Premio Lo Nuestro, among others), selling out concerts around the world. In March, she gave a blowout performance at the closing of the prestigious Lollapalooza festival in Argentina, where she dazzled more than 100,000 spectators and recently sold out her show at the emblematic Movistar Arena in Chile.

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  • MIAMI, May 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Latin GRAMMY nominated Argentine superstar, Maria Becerra, joins Warner Music Latina's artist roster – alongside Warner Music Group labelmate 300 Entertainment – to take her career to the next level.
  • Maria Becerra signed to 300 Entertainment in 2020, becoming the first Latin artist to join the label's roster.
  • "It's an honor to have Maria Becerra join us at Warner Music Latina.
  • Maria is also currently working on new music that is slated to release soon.

PISO 21 & LOUD AND LIVE ANNOUNCE LOS MUCHACHOS U.S. TOUR STARTING IN SEPTEMBER

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Tuesday, May 9, 2023

MIAMI, May 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Loud And Live, the South Florida-based entertainment, marketing and media company, and Tesa Entertainment today announced the upcoming Los Muchachos US Tour of Latin urban super group Piso 21, which will take them throughout major cities in the United States kicking-off on Friday, September 8th, 2023 in New York City, ending in Dallas on Sunday, October 1st. This tour initiates the partnership between Loud And Live and Tesa Entertainment, with Loud And Live as the exclusive promoter in the US and Tesa Entertainment as Piso 21's booking agency in partnership with the group's global management team, Three Six Zero.

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  • This tour initiates the partnership between Loud And Live and Tesa Entertainment, with Loud And Live as the exclusive promoter in the US and Tesa Entertainment as Piso 21's booking agency in partnership with the group's global management team, Three Six Zero.
  • PISO 21 & LOUD AND LIVE ANNOUNCE LOS MUCHACHOS U.S. TOUR STARTING IN SEPTEMBER
    Originally from Colombia, Piso 21 is one of Latin Music's most prolific groups with an impressive repertoire of chart-topping hit songs that have generated over 11 billion worldwide streams.
  • The members of Piso 21 are accomplished singers, songwriters, producers, and multi-instrumentalists in their own right, all distinctive talents that earned them instant respect within music industry circles upon their arrival in 2012.
  • Piso 21 Los Muchachos US Tour:

COVENANT HOUSE CELEBRATES NIGHT OF COVENANT HOUSE STARS GALA ON MAY 22

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Monday, May 1, 2023

NEW YORK, May 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Covenant House, the largest charity in the Americas helping youth facing homelessness and survivors of trafficking, will hold its annual Night of Covenant House Stars Gala on Monday, May 22 at 6 p.m. at the Javits Center Rooftop Pavilion and Terrace in New York City.

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  • NEW YORK, May 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Covenant House, the largest charity in the Americas helping youth facing homelessness and survivors of trafficking, will hold its annual Night of Covenant House Stars Gala on Monday, May 22 at 6 p.m. at the Javits Center Rooftop Pavilion and Terrace in New York City.
  • Night of Covenant House Stars will feature Emmy and Golden Globe Award winner and Covenant House International Board Member Rachel Brosnahan; Academy and Golden Globe Award winner and Covenant House International Board member Ariana DeBose; news anchor, best-selling author, and Covenant House International Board member John Dickerson; Emmy, Grammy, and Tony Award winner and Covenant House International Board Member Audra McDonald; actor and producer Jason Ralph; and host of MSNBC's The 11th Hour Stephanie Ruhle.
  • This year's gala will feature a special music performance from Grammy nominated Tank and the Bangas.
  • "Night of Covenant House Stars is a powerful evening where we bring together our biggest supporters and showcase why our work remains critical in cities around the globe," said Bedrossian.