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Stax Music Academy Presents STAX MEETS MOTOWN Black History Month Study Guide and Virtual Production

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Thursday, January 25, 2024

MEMPHIS, Tenn., Jan. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Among soul music fans, few things are as emotionally charged as comparisons between Stax Records and Motown.  And now the Stax Music Academy has created a Black History Month production with an educational companion study guide: "Stax Meets Motown."  Educators and students can register HERE for the video production and BHM study guide.

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  • With Civil Rights and Black Studies Being Targeted Nationwide, Stax Music Academy Distributes Student-created Black History Month Study Guide to Commemorate Civil Rights, Black Radio, and the Recording Industry in 1960s and 70s
    MEMPHIS, Tenn., Jan. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Among soul music fans, few things are as emotionally charged as comparisons between Stax Records and Motown.
  • And now the Stax Music Academy has created a Black History Month production with an educational companion study guide: "Stax Meets Motown.
  • "  Educators and students can register HERE for the video production and BHM study guide.
  • Some prefer the rawer, grittier sounds of Stax Records and some like the smooth, polished tunes of Motown in the Stax Music Academy's "Stax Meets Motown," but viewers can see why both are important in this original Black History Month production by the Stax Music Academy.

SiriusXM Canada celebrates the holiday season with launch of most festive channels to date

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Monday, November 6, 2023

The holiday season kicks off November 8 on SiriusXM with many of the channels live now and streaming on the SiriusXM app.

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  • The holiday season kicks off November 8 on SiriusXM with many of the channels live now and streaming on the SiriusXM app.
  • SiriusXM's holiday channels are available to subscribers nationwide in their car and on the SiriusXM app.
  • Cool Jazz Christmas: Elevate the season with a jazzy holiday soundtrack that is everything you need for a cool yule!
  • Holiday Chill-Out: SiriusXM brings you a 24/7 Holiday Chill-Out channel featuring downtempo, chilled-out holiday favourites.

Old Gold is the New Gold when Music Meets NFTs

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Friday, November 18, 2022

The Gold Album for this year's Christmas "Must Have" is the "Old is Gold" vinyl Christmas Album.

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  • The Gold Album for this year's Christmas "Must Have" is the "Old is Gold" vinyl Christmas Album.
  • The "Old is Gold" NFT platform will allow the user to either utilize their existing NFT Wallet or create a wallet by following instructions at https://buyoldisgold.com/.
  • Old is Gold is setting a new standard in the music industry by pairing its remastered "Gold Vinyls" with Music NFT versions of those vinyls.
  • In 2023 there will be a limited series of Music NFTs celebrating Black History Month in February.

THRILLER 40 - A DOUBLE CD SET OF MICHAEL JACKSON'S ORIGINAL MASTERPIECE THRILLER & BONUS DISC OUT NOW

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Friday, November 18, 2022

NEW YORK, Nov. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In celebration of its 40th anniversary, Sony Music and the Estate of Michael Jackson have announced the release of Thriller 40, a double CD set comprised of Michael's original masterpiece Thriller and an exciting second disc full of surprises for fans including never-released tracks which were worked on by Michael for the Thriller album. To date, the album has amassed in excess of 100 million in sales worldwide.

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  • The original Thriller album, onvinyl is also available today at Walmart and Target.
  • The Walmart exclusive has an alternate cover; the Target exclusive includes a Thriller 40 Slipmat.
  • Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab (MoFi) has the original Thriller album available as anUltraDisc One-Step 180g 33RPM LP and a hybrid SACD.
  • Jackson's sound, style and dance moves continue to inspire today's performers and new generations of fans worldwide continue to discover his artistry.

Mesmerize Partners with Mediflix to Bring Patients Leading Educational Programming

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Thursday, February 24, 2022

Mediflix provides trusted video content across several conditions and disease states including Parkinson's Disease, Obesity, Heart Health, Women's Health, Emotional/Mental Health, and Oncology, through original and partner content.

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  • Mediflix provides trusted video content across several conditions and disease states including Parkinson's Disease, Obesity, Heart Health, Women's Health, Emotional/Mental Health, and Oncology, through original and partner content.
  • With a different spin on patient education, Mediflix uses entertaining formats and engaging storytelling to help people learn about different aspects of chronic illnesses from the perspectives of both experts and patients.
  • "Mediflix shares Mesmerize's mission to connect individuals with valuable information, resources, and tools that empower them to proactively improve their lives," said Gregory Leibert, Mesmerize CEO.
  • "The addition of Mediflix to Mesmerize's content mix allows patients, families and caregivers to view compelling and important video programming uniquely designed to educate and raise awareness."

Authentic Heroes and Maestro Entertainment Enter into Joint Venture to Create Vinyl Records and Music NFT Bundles

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Friday, January 28, 2022

Global's President Chris Giordano stated, "Our joint venture with Maestro Entertainment is a watershed deal for both sides.

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  • Global's President Chris Giordano stated, "Our joint venture with Maestro Entertainment is a watershed deal for both sides.
  • The Maestro catalog consists of over 17,000 songs from the 40's 50's, 60's, 70's & 80's across the entire genre of music.
  • Demand for Vinyl Records is outpacing the supply available in the distribution system.
  • Another area and large opportunity utilizing the Maestro catalogue is to design and mint individualized music NFTs and pair them with a Limited Edition Vinyl Records.

SiriusXM Spreads Holiday Cheer with Launch of Most Holiday Music Channels Ever

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Wednesday, November 3, 2021

NEW YORK, Nov. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --SiriusXM announced today its extensive holiday music lineup featuring 19 ad-free channels including two new channels, Holiday Instrumentals and Nol Incontournable, as well as the much-anticipated Holly and Holiday Traditions channels.

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  • NEW YORK, Nov. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --SiriusXM announced today its extensive holiday music lineup featuring 19 ad-free channels including two new channels, Holiday Instrumentals and Nol Incontournable, as well as the much-anticipated Holly and Holiday Traditions channels.
  • The festive music channels are kicking off the holiday season and are available on the SXM App now, Your Home For The Holidays .
  • SiriusXM's holiday music channels, its biggest lineup ever, will spread the holiday cheer, offering listeners a variety of traditional holiday songs, classic Christmas carols, contemporary holiday tunes, seasonal soul music, holiday pop songs, country Christmas classics, Hanukkah music, and classical Christmas favorites.
  • SiriusXM will againlauncha collection of holiday music online channels, including 70s/80s Christmas, Jolly Christmas, Rockin' Xmas, Holiday Chill-Out and Jazz Holidays.

Neo Soul Pioneer, Multiplatinum Singer-Songwriter and Producer Maxwell to Receive the ‘Legend’ Award at the 2021 “Soul Train Awards” Presented by BET

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Tuesday, November 2, 2021

He is also an executive producer for the iconic Grammy Awards and The Pepsi Super Bowl Halftime Show and also produced The 2021 Academy Awards.

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  • He is also an executive producer for the iconic Grammy Awards and The Pepsi Super Bowl Halftime Show and also produced The 2021 Academy Awards.
  • Today, the legacy of Soul Train lives on through the legendary Soul Train dance line, which has become a timeless staple on dance floors across America.
  • In 2016, BET, acquired the Soul Train brand and remains dedicated to revitalizing the brand while also honoring its heritage.
  • During its 35-year run, the show featured lasting innovations such as the Soul Train line and the legendary sign off Love, Peace and Soul.

"The Ed Sullivan Show" YouTube Channel Hits 150 Million Views!

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Saturday, August 14, 2021

SANTA MONICA, Calif., Aug. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Ed Sullivan Show's official YouTube channel this week reached more than 150 million lifetime views, with over 100 million of the total accumulated since The Ed Sullivan Show officially joined the streaming universe to live on forever through an agreement between UMe and SOFA Entertainment Inc. for the global digital rights to The Sullivan Show library, which encompasses the influential television program's historic 23-year primetime run on CBS.

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  • It is extremely gratifying to achieve 150 million lifetime views on YouTube and two-thirds of that number since launching our worldwide streaming initiative together.
  • Ed Sullivan was a pioneer of his time and is responsible for many pivotal TV performances and significant moments in entertainment history.
  • The Ed Sullivan Show 's YouTube channel honors an entertainment legacy with a wide range of playlists to explore.
  • SOFA Entertainment is the copyright holder of the original Ed Sullivan programs and over 150 hours of newly created programming.

Epic/Legacy Recordings Releases Two New Remixes of The Jacksons' "Can You Feel It" Out Today: The Island Remix, Featuring David Sandborn & The Kirk Franklin Remix + An Inspirational Soul-Gospel Video For the Track

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Friday, April 30, 2021

b'NEW YORK, April 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Epic Records and Legacy Recordings, the catalog division of Sony Music Entertainment, today will release the second wave of expanded digital editions of essential titles in The Jacksons catalog: Triumph (1980), Victory (1984), and 2300 Jackson Street (1989).

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  • b'NEW YORK, April 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Epic Records and Legacy Recordings, the catalog division of Sony Music Entertainment, today will release the second wave of expanded digital editions of essential titles in The Jacksons catalog: Triumph (1980), Victory (1984), and 2300 Jackson Street (1989).
  • Written and arranged by Michael Jackson and Jackie Jackson, the track was produced by The Jacksons and features lead vocals by Michael and Randy Jackson accompanied by gospel choirs.\nOn Kirk Franklin\'s remix of the classic Jacksons recording, the Grammy Award-winning contemporary gospel artist reminds everyone that "the winds of change are blowing your way" while channeling a Sunday church service with gospel musicians and choir, the soulful vocals of the legendary Tamela Mann and Franklin\'s own call-and-response with Michael Jackson.
  • The six studio albums recorded by The Jacksons for Epic Records trace the group\'s spectacular transformation from their Jackson 5 boy band roots to their role as avatars of an R&B/pop revolution (1976-1989).
  • Each title includes the original album in its entirety, bundled with additional bonus tracks and may be ordered here:\n'