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Celebrities Help Deliver Rousing Sendoff to 100 Teens During Disney Dreamers Academy Commencement Ceremony at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida

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Monday, April 8, 2024

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LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The 100 teens at Walt Disney World Resort for Disney Dreamers Academy were treated to a rousing and heartfelt commencement ceremony Sunday, creating a magical ending to a week filled with inspiring empowerment sessions, cool career-related opportunities and tons of Disney fun.

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These workshops introduce the Disney Dreamers to diverse career paths within business, entertainment and sciences, including career opportunities within The Walt Disney Company.
In the 17 years since it launched at Walt Disney World Resort, Disney Dreamers Academy has now inspired more than 1,600 students from across the country.
Graduates have gone on to become doctors, engineers, performing artists, entrepreneurs and more, and some have transitioned into mentors to the Disney Dreamers who followed them.
Regular updates about Disney Dreamers Academy are also available on social media at Facebook.com/DisneyDreamersAcademy and Instagram.com/disneydreamersacademy.

Rising TV Star Dara Reneé, 'Shark Tank' Investor Daymond John, Hollywood Veteran Lance Gross and Olympian Sanya Richards-Ross Among the Celebrities Participating in Disney Dreamers Academy

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Monday, April 1, 2024

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., April 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- TV stars Daymond John, Dara Reneé, Lance Gross and Sanya Richards-Ross are among the celebrities lending their support to the 100 students taking part in the 17th annual Disney Dreamers Academy (April 3-7) at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida.

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Gross, an actor and model, had a career-defining lead role in the Tyler Perry hit show "House of Payne."
These workshops introduce Disney Dreamers to diverse career paths in business, entertainment and science, and the many other career opportunities within The Walt Disney Company.
The students and a parent or guardian enjoy an all-expenses paid trip to Walt Disney World Resort in Florida for the event.
In the years following, graduates have become storytellers, artists, engineers, innovators, journalists and more, and some have even become mentors to the Disney Dreamers who follow them.

STEVE LAWRENCE & EYDIE GORME SHOWCASED IN FIRST-EVER RETROSPECTIVE SPECIAL

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023

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PITTSBURGH, Nov. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In an acclaimed career spanning over half a century of timeless entertainment, husband and wife Steve Lawrence and Eydie Gorme represented the very best in popular music, starting with youthful pop hits in the 1950s and 1960s (Go Away Little Girl, Blame It On The Bossa Nova) followed by their Grammy and Emmy-winning triumphs focusing on the Great American Songbook. Their musician son David Lawrence (High School Musical) hosts STEVE LAWRENCE & EYDIE GORME: MEMORIES OF MY MOM AND DAD, an all-new My Music special to debut the weekend of December 2, 2023 on Public Television stations nationwide, with encore airings through the holidays (check local listings).

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Their musician son David Lawrence (High School Musical) hosts STEVE LAWRENCE & EYDIE GORME: MEMORIES OF MY MOM AND DAD, an all-new My Music special to debut the weekend of December 2, 2023 on Public Television stations nationwide, with encore airings through the holidays (check local listings).
"Long before doing doo-wop, folk and soul reunions, the show I most wanted to make was about Steve and Eydie.
From the first time I heard Steve sing More and then discovered Eydie's amazing voice, I knew their beautiful legacy deserved to be celebrated.
"Steve and Eydie were family and I'm so happy to be part of this tribute to my loving friends," reflects Burnett.

FitXR Brings the Magic of Disney Music to Immersive VR Workouts

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Monday, October 23, 2023

Today, FitXR , the leading VR workout platform with the largest offering of fitness classes, is bringing Disney’s iconic music to its cutting-edge, immersive VR fitness platform.

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Today, FitXR , the leading VR workout platform with the largest offering of fitness classes, is bringing Disney’s iconic music to its cutting-edge, immersive VR fitness platform.
View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231023416822/en/
FitXR Brings the Magic of Disney Music to Immersive VR Workouts (Graphic: Business Wire)
Beginning on October 23rd, FitXR users can access the Disney collection with specially curated classes within each of FitXR’s five studios - Box, Dance, HIIT, Sculpt, and Combat.
The incorporation of Disney music into these classes creates a magical workout experience like no other.
“We believe that the magic of Disney, combined with the immersive power of virtual reality, will create a truly unforgettable workout experience for our users."

IPSY Announces Vanessa Hudgens as Latest Icon Box Curator

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Tuesday, July 18, 2023

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SAN MATEO, Calif., July 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- IPSY , the world's biggest beauty subscription powerhouse, announced today the launch of Icon Box by Vanessa Hudgens.

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SAN MATEO, Calif., July 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- IPSY , the world's biggest beauty subscription powerhouse, announced today the launch of Icon Box by Vanessa Hudgens.
Now she's bringing her newfound beauty philosophy—which has come a long way since her High School Musical days—to her thoughtfully curated Icon Box.
"Selecting Vanessa as our second curator of the new Icon Box was an obvious decision," said Kristy Westrup, Senior Vice President of Merchandising at IPSY.
The Icon Box curated by Vanessa Hudgens drops on August 1st, and members can reserve their spots for this limited-edition run at IPSY beginning July 18th.

Vision Films to Release Female-Centric Thriller 'Black Bags'

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Monday, March 20, 2023

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LOS ANGELES, March 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Vision Films Inc. ("Vision") announces the digital release of the suspenseful thriller Black Bags on April 11, 2023.

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LOS ANGELES, March 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Vision Films Inc. ("Vision") announces the digital release of the suspenseful thriller Black Bags on April 11, 2023.
It will be available on transactional video on demand, cable, and streaming platforms, across the US and Canada.
Lise Romanoff, CEO and Managing Director of Vision Films shares, "Black Bags is an intense ride that keeps you guessing until the very end.
Black Bags is an absolute burner of a thriller, as each step just takes you deeper into the abyss.

Bart Johnson, David Payton Attached to 18-year-old's SAG-AFTRA Feature

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Thursday, February 23, 2023

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TUPELO, Miss., Feb. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bart Johnson (High School Musical) and David Payton (WandaVision) are officially attached to the forthcoming feature The Company Called Glitch That Nobody and Everybody Wanted helmed by 18-year-old Graham Holliday.

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TUPELO, Miss., Feb. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bart Johnson (High School Musical) and David Payton (WandaVision) are officially attached to the forthcoming feature The Company Called Glitch That Nobody and Everybody Wanted helmed by 18-year-old Graham Holliday.
Neither Johnson nor Payton had previous connections to Holliday, who first contacted them through cold-calling their agents.
"But the challenges were so worth it, and getting to work with actors like Bart and Lee was so thrilling.
Johnson is repped by INSURGE-Ent, Payton is repped by Affirmative Entertainment and Brevard Talent Group, while Holliday is unrepped.

Southwest® Rapid Rewards® Credit Cards from Chase Launch the Teach the Love Contest to Celebrate and Give Back to U.S. Teachers

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Wednesday, October 5, 2022

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BetMGM Announces Actress Vanessa Hudgens as Celebrity Brand Ambassador

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Thursday, September 22, 2022

JERSEY CITY, N.J., Sept. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BetMGM, a leading sports betting and iGaming operator, announced today the signing of Vanessa Hudgens as a celebrity brand ambassador. The actress, producer, singer and entrepreneur will be featured in upcoming marketing campaigns, promotions and social media content for BetMGM's iGaming and Casino platforms.

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JERSEY CITY, N.J., Sept. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BetMGM , a leading sports betting and iGaming operator, announced today the signing of Vanessa Hudgens as a celebrity brand ambassador.
Hudgens rose to national acclaim in the High School Musical series for her role portraying Gabriella Montez.
In addition to acting and producing, Hudgens is a Co-Founder of Caliwater, KNOW Beauty and Thomas Ashbourne Craft Spirits.
"Vanessa Hudgens is extremely gifted and will be instrumental in BetMGM's ongoing evolution as an entertainment company," said Matt Prevost, Chief Revenue Officer, BetMGM.

Disney Music Group Launches New Podcast Series, Disney Hits Podcast

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Monday, August 29, 2022

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Disney Music Group in association with Popcult is set to debut the Disney Hits Podcast, a new microcast series based on the Happiest Playlist on Earth.

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Disney Music Group in association with Popcult is set to debut the Disney Hits Podcast, a new microcast series based on the Happiest Playlist on Earth.
View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220829005223/en/
Hosted by actor and Disney music fan, Laya DeLeon Hayes (The Equalizer, Doc McStuffins), each episode takes listeners on a magical journey with stories and trivia behind favorite Disney Hits songs.
Karen Lieberman, DMGs Vice President of Sales and Digital said, The Disney Hits Playlist has been bringing fans the most magical music for more than 6 years.
Disney Music Group is home to Hollywood Records, Walt Disney Records, Disney Music Publishing, Buena Vista Records, and Disney Concerts.