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Step Up Announces Return of Inspiration Awards

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Friday, September 29, 2023

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Step Up, the mentorship nonprofit that guides girls and those who identify with girlhood to their success, announced today the return of its Inspiration Awards. The fundraising event that has been on a COVID-related hiatus since 2019 will also expand to Chicago for the first time in the organization's history, with both the October and November dates celebrating those who inspire women and girls to pursue their dreams of success.

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LOS ANGELES, Sept. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Step Up, the mentorship nonprofit that guides girls and those who identify with girlhood to their success, announced today the return of its Inspiration Awards.
Step Up will hold the Inspiration Awards at the Skirball Cultural Center on October 6, 2023, in Los Angeles, and at Artifact Events on November 16, 2023, in Chicago.
Previous Step Up Inspiration Awards honorees have included Gabrielle Union, Regina Hall, Zoe Saldana, Tracee Ellis Ross, and Anne Hathaway.
For the latest news on the Inspiration Awards benefiting Step Up, please visit suwn.org/inspiration-awards and follow our social handles below and use the hashtag #InspirationAwards!

DGA Announces Daniel Kwan & Daniel Scheinert Won the 2022 DGA Award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Theatrical Feature Film for 'Everything Everywhere All at Once'

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Sunday, February 19, 2023

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LOS ANGELES, Feb. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The winners of the Directors Guild of America Outstanding Directorial Achievement Awards for 2022 were announced tonight during the 75th Annual DGA Awards at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills. Daniel Kwan & Daniel Scheinert won the DGA Award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Theatrical Feature Film for Everything Everywhere All at Once. In a special announcement, the Guild's First-Time Feature Director Award was renamed in honor of the late DGA President Michael Apted.

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Daniel Kwan & Daniel Scheinert won the DGA Award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Theatrical Feature Film for Everything Everywhere All at Once.
In a special announcement, the Guild's First-Time Feature Director Award was renamed in honor of the late DGA President Michael Apted.
Judd Apatow hosted the ceremony for the fourth time before a capacity audience of more than 800 guests.
OUTSTANDING DIRECTORIAL ACHIEVEMENT IN THEATRICAL FEATURE FILM FOR 2022:
MICHAEL APTED AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING DIRECTORIAL ACHIEVEMENT OF A FIRST-TIME THEATRICAL FEATURE FILM DIRECTOR FOR 2022:

Jameson, the #1 Irish Whiskey, Brings Back SPTO - St. Patrick's Day Time Off - and Introduces Jameson Desk Decoys with the Help of Actor and Producer Regina Hall

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Wednesday, February 15, 2023

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NEW YORK, Feb. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- St. Patrick's Day is arguably the best holiday of the year, and this year it falls on the best day of the week - Friday! That's why in 2023 Jameson Irish Whiskey, with the help of actor, producer - and Irish Whiskey lover - Regina Hall, is encouraging Americans to use their hard-earned PTO days and make March 17 an SPTO - St. Patrick's Day Time Off - to celebrate with friends and family.

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In fact, a recent 2022 survey found 61% of people reported feeling guilty for taking their much-deserved PTO ( source ).
That's why, to combat guilt when scheduling an SPTO this year, Jameson has created the Jameson Desk Decoy - a personalized, life-size version to "stand in" for you this St. Patrick's Day just in case work comes-a-calling.
"We've all been there before - your boss forgot you took an SPTO and swings by to meet one-on-one.
In a series of hilarious videos directed by Lauren Palmigiano, Regina Hall shows how she uses her Jameson Desk Decoy to navigate her own SPTO.

Cool Comedy • Hot Cuisine: A Tribute to Bob Saget Raises More Than $1.2M for Scleroderma Research Foundation

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Friday, September 23, 2022

Some of the world's most talented performers generously donated their time to take to the stage to raise funds for the Scleroderma Research Foundation and to find a cure.

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Some of the world's most talented performers generously donated their time to take to the stage to raise funds for the Scleroderma Research Foundation and to find a cure.
Cool Comedy Hot Cuisine featured performances byHowie Mandel and Kevin Nealon, with Joel McHale leading the live auction.
As a longtime supporter and board member of Scleroderma Research Foundationthe country's first and leading nonprofit investor in medical research into sclerodermaBob Saget spearheaded Cool Comedy Hot Cuisine for 30 years.
The Scleroderma Research Foundation is focused on bringing the best minds in science together to find a cure for scleroderma.

ANGIE THOMAS, #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE HATE U GIVE, MAKES HER MIDDLE GRADE DEBUT WITH THE FIRST IN A CONTEMPORARY FANTASY TRILOGY

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Tuesday, August 30, 2022

NEW YORK, Aug. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- HarperCollins Children's Books/Balzer + Bray announced the highly anticipated middle grade debut from Angie Thomas, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Hate U Give, On the Come Up, and Concrete Rose. Publishing April 4, 2023, Nic Blake and the Remarkables: The Manifestor Prophecy is the first in a contemporary fantasy trilogy inspired by African American history and folklore. Donna Bray bought USCPOM rights from Molly Ker Hawn at the Bent Agency.

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Publishing April 4, 2023, Nic Blake and the Remarkables: The Manifestor Prophecy is the first in a contemporary fantasy trilogy inspired by African American history and folklore.
Angie Thomas said: "I think I can speak for a lot of us when I say that over the past two years, I've desperately needed an escape.
While I'm known for writing young adult fiction that hits on hard topics, whenever I want to read for enjoyment, I usually turn to middle grade fantasy novels.
But we've never seen Angie in the fantasy realm, weaving her own original magic systems with African American history and legend.

Queen Latifah Returns as the Newest COVERGIRL

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Monday, May 9, 2022

COVERGIRL today announced the return of Grammy award-winning and Oscar-nominated artist, producer, label president, author, and entrepreneur Queen Latifah as the brands newest COVERGIRL.

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COVERGIRL today announced the return of Grammy award-winning and Oscar-nominated artist, producer, label president, author, and entrepreneur Queen Latifah as the brands newest COVERGIRL.
It feels like a full circle moment to be back with my COVERGIRL family, said Queen Latifah.
Bringing back Queen Latifah to the COVERGIRL family was a no-brainer for us.
The future is big for COVERGIRL and Queen Latifah, says Stefano Curti, Chief Brands Officer, Consumer Beauty, at Coty, home to COVERGIRL.

butter LONDON™ Announces a 6-Piece Mini Patent Shine 10X Nail Lacquer Gift Set Inspired by Downton Abbey: A New Era

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Monday, May 9, 2022

ATLANTA , May 9, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- butter LONDON, the cheeky and fearless British cosmetics and nail lacquer brand, is debuting a 6-Piece Gift Set of Mini Patent Shine 10X Nail Lacquers inspired by Downton Abbey: A New Era, the highly-anticipated sequel to 2019's Downton Abbey: The Movie. This new collaboration will feature Empire Red, High Street Crème, and Waterloo Blue, three new Patent Shine 10X Nail Lacquer shades from the Dream On! Spring 2022 collection. The gift set will also include English Lavender, Piece of Cake, and Mink Grey.

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butter LONDON, the cheeky and fearless British cosmetics and nail lacquer brand, is debuting a 6-Piece Gift Set of Mini Patent Shine 10X Nail Lacquers inspired by Downton Abbey: A New Era, the highly-anticipated sequel to the 2019 Downton Abbey: The Movie.
ATLANTA, May 9, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- butter LONDON, the cheeky and fearless British cosmetics and nail lacquer brand, is debuting a 6-Piece Gift Set of Mini Patent Shine 10X Nail Lacquers inspired by Downton Abbey: A New Era, the highly-anticipated sequel to 2019's Downton Abbey: The Movie.
butter LONDON's A New Era 6-Piece Mini Patent Shine 10X Nail Lacquer Gift Set includes six hues truly fit for a Crawley.
butter LONDON Signature Patent Shine 10X Nail Lacquer uses Shock Resisting Polymer Technology for chip-resistance that lasts up to 10 days.

Supernatural and Tiffany Haddish Launch a Celebrity Workout Series in Virtual Reality

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Tuesday, December 21, 2021

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Supernatural, the leading virtual reality fitness experience, announced today that actress, comedian and producer Tiffany Haddish will be its next guest coach. The breakout star will lead workouts in virtual reality as part of Supernatural's second annual This Year, Be You campaign that will kick off on January 1, 2022.

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With workouts that integrate both mind and body movement, Supernatural creates an experience that is focused on making fitness fun.
Haddish has been very open about her own fitness journey, and already has a keen interest in the world of virtual reality.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Haddish started incorporating virtual reality into her workout routine and became hooked on Supernatural, losing over fifty pounds in the process.
Supernatural members will have access to This Year, Be You with Tiffany Haddish starting on New Year's Day.

Together with COP26, TED Hosts Countdown, A Global Livestream Presented by YouTube Originals

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Thursday, October 28, 2021

"We believe that all of us must play a role in addressing climate change," said Chris Anderson, Countdown founding partner and Head of TED.

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"We believe that all of us must play a role in addressing climate change," said Chris Anderson, Countdown founding partner and Head of TED.
"While global leaders start to gather in Glasgow, we created the Countdown Global Livestream as a place for family and friends across the globe to come together to take action on climate change."
The Countdown Global Livestream will showcase examples of positive changes already underway and how we can scale them to build a better future for everyone."
TED Countdown is a global initiative powered by TED and Future Stewards to champion and accelerate solutions to the climate crisis.

Scleroderma Research Foundation, Bob Saget, and Susan Feniger Announce Lineup for Cool Comedy • Hot Cuisine Streaming Live on October 17, 2021

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Tuesday, October 12, 2021

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Scleroderma Research Foundation (SRF)the country's first and leading nonprofit investor in medical research into sclerodermaannounced the lineup for Cool Comedy Hot Cuisine, live on Sunday, October 17, 2021 at 5 p.m. PDT / 8 p.m. EDT.

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SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Scleroderma Research Foundation (SRF)the country's first and leading nonprofit investor in medical research into sclerodermaannounced the lineup for Cool Comedy Hot Cuisine, live on Sunday, October 17, 2021 at 5 p.m. PDT / 8 p.m. EDT.
In 2020, Cool Comedy Hot Cuisine went virtual for the first time since its inception in 1987.
The Scleroderma Research Foundation is focused on bringing the best minds in science together to find a cure for scleroderma.
The SRF was established in 1987 by patient-turned-activist Sharon Monsky, when research on this potentially life-threatening illness was nearly nonexistent.