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This Week in Entertainment News: 13 Stories You Need to See

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Friday, June 23, 2023

NEW YORK, June 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With thousands of press releases published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire. To help journalists covering the entertainment and media industries stay on top of the week's most newsworthy and popular releases, here's a roundup of stories from the week that shouldn't be missed.

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  • To help journalists covering the entertainment and media industries stay on top of the week's most newsworthy and popular releases, here's a roundup of stories from the week that shouldn't be missed.
  • The list below includes the headline (with a link to the full text) and an excerpt from each story.
  • Click on the press release headlines to access accompanying multimedia assets that are available for download.
  • From artificial intelligence to fashion, this list spotlights the innovative companies and visionary leaders that are shaping the world."

ASHANTI, JA RULE, TOOSII, LALAH HATHAWAY, AND iAmCOMPTON BLAZE THE STAGE AT THE 2023 JUNETEENTH HONORS

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Monday, June 19, 2023

WASHINGTON, June 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Juneteenth Foundation hosted its black-tie Juneteenth Honors event in D.C. on Thursday night. The evening featured performances by Ashanti, Ja Rule, iAmCompton, Toosii and Lalah Hathaway. The event honored industry legends Chuck D., Herbie Hancock, Tamika Mallory, Dr. Kevin James, and Rohan Marley. The foundation's Freedom Festival weekend also included a Bikes & Books give-a-way at Anacostia Park on Friday morning. Through a partnership with the office of Mayor Muriel Bowser, D.C. areas families received free bikes and books by African-American authors. On Saturday, the foundation offered attendees a chance to hear insight from corporate leaders and DE&I experts, as well as attend one of the largest diversity-focused career fairs in the country. More information can be found at www.thejuneteenthfoundation.com. Click HERE for pics from Juneteenth Honors, Bikes & Books, career fair and block party.

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  • The evening featured performances by Ashanti, Ja Rule, iAmCompton, Toosii and Lalah Hathaway.
  • The foundation's Freedom Festival weekend also included a Bikes & Books give-a-way at Anacostia Park on Friday morning.
  • Through a partnership with the office of Mayor Muriel Bowser, D.C. areas families received free bikes and books by African-American authors.
  • Click HERE for pics from Juneteenth Honors, Bikes & Books, career fair and block party.

Miami-Based Musician Lyfe Announces New Album within His Own Metaverse, The Odyssey

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Wednesday, June 22, 2022

Lyfe has developed this project using his solid career as a tech entrepreneur and previous music partnerships.

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  • Lyfe has developed this project using his solid career as a tech entrepreneur and previous music partnerships.
  • The upcoming album should incorporate Lyfe's story, philosophy, and reasons to use music and technology to bring people together.
  • Moreover, the album will be available in The Odyssey, the artist's Metaverse, and a wide range of entertaining events and experiences.
  • Lyfe and his project will launch a summer tour of events, which started with the official launch on June 14 during NFT NYC .

MICHELLE JUBELIRER PROMOTED TO CHAIR AND CEO OF CAPITOL MUSIC GROUP

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Monday, December 13, 2021

HOLLYWOOD, Calif., Dec. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Michelle Jubelirer has been promoted to Chair and CEO of Capitol Music Group (CMG), a division of Universal Music Group (UMG), the world's leading music-based entertainment company.

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  • HOLLYWOOD, Calif., Dec. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Michelle Jubelirer has been promoted to Chair and CEO of Capitol Music Group (CMG), a division of Universal Music Group (UMG), the world's leading music-based entertainment company.
  • The announcement was made today by UMG Chairman and CEO Sir Lucian Grainge, to whom Jubelirer reports.
  • In her elevated position, Jubelirer is responsible for the overall management and creative direction of the company, which encompasses Capitol Records, Blue Note Records, Astralwerks, Harvest Records, Capitol Christian Music Group and Virgin Music Label and Artist Services.
  • Sir Lucian Grainge said of Jubelirer, "Michelle is a highly experienced executive and inspiring leader who has been integral to the success of Capitol Music Group since we relaunched the company nearly ten years ago.

Pandora Launches 'The Lookout by SoundCloud'

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Friday, October 15, 2021

OAKLAND, Calif., Oct. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Pandora and SoundCloud are joining forces to bring fans music from the hip hop superstars of tomorrow with 'The Lookout by SoundCloud', a new station available on Pandora.

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  • OAKLAND, Calif., Oct. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Pandora and SoundCloud are joining forces to bring fans music from the hip hop superstars of tomorrow with 'The Lookout by SoundCloud', a new station available on Pandora.
  • Listen to 'The Lookout by SoundCloud' on Pandora HERE .
  • 'The Lookout by SoundCloud' on Pandora will feature new artists weekly like Toosii, Sheff G, Metro Marrs, Young Devyn, $NOT, Dro Kenjo, Cico P, Flo Milli, Nevi, SoFaygo, Isaiah Rashad, Sleepy Rose, and more.
  • "Joining forces with Pandora to expand 'The Lookout by SoundCloud' amps up our shared commitment to help the emerging hip-hop artist community to get heard and discovered."