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CGTN: 2024 Spring Festival Gala: A fusion of tradition and innovation captivates millions worldwide

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Saturday, February 10, 2024

BEIJING, Feb. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- This year's Spring Festival Gala, an annual celebration produced and broadcast by China Media Group (CMG), unfolded on the eve of the Spring Festival on Friday evening.

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  • BEIJING, Feb. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- This year's Spring Festival Gala, an annual celebration produced and broadcast by China Media Group (CMG), unfolded on the eve of the Spring Festival on Friday evening.
  • As China's most-watched TV program, the gala has been an annual tradition since its first broadcast in 1983.
  • The 2023 gala has garnered 11 billion views across all CMG media channels, making it the most-watched TV show in the world.
  • For instance, the project "Spring Festival Gala is waiting for you," inviting ordinary people who have become internet celebrities, has become a standout feature of this year's Spring Festival Gala.

CGTN: 2024 Spring Festival Gala: A fusion of tradition and innovation captivates millions worldwide

Retrieved on: 
Saturday, February 10, 2024

BEIJING, Feb. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- This year's Spring Festival Gala, an annual celebration produced and broadcast by China Media Group (CMG), unfolded on the eve of the Spring Festival on Friday evening.

Key Points: 
  • BEIJING, Feb. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- This year's Spring Festival Gala, an annual celebration produced and broadcast by China Media Group (CMG), unfolded on the eve of the Spring Festival on Friday evening.
  • As China's most-watched TV program, the gala has been an annual tradition since its first broadcast in 1983.
  • It also incorporates cutting-edge technologies like extended reality (XR) and immersive stage interaction technologies to enhance the viewing experience.
  • For instance, the project "Spring Festival Gala is waiting for you," inviting ordinary people who have become internet celebrities, has become a standout feature of this year's Spring Festival Gala.

Jon Bon Jovi to Be Honored at the 2024 MusiCares® Person of the Year Gala

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Thursday, October 19, 2023

MusiCares® has named Jon Bon Jovi, GRAMMY® Award winner, 11-time GRAMMY Award nominee, and founding member of American rock band Bon Jovi, as the 2024 MusiCares Person of the Year.

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  • MusiCares® has named Jon Bon Jovi, GRAMMY® Award winner, 11-time GRAMMY Award nominee, and founding member of American rock band Bon Jovi, as the 2024 MusiCares Person of the Year.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231019465621/en/
    Jon Bon Jovi (Photo Credit: Courtesy of David Roemer)
    “MusiCares is thrilled to honor Jon Bon Jovi at the 2024 Person of the Year Gala,” said Laura Segura, Executive Director of MusiCares.
  • In 2006, he established the Jon Bon Jovi Soul Foundation, an organization dedicated to disrupting the cycle of hunger, poverty and homelessness.
  • It includes a cocktail reception, followed by a dinner and tribute concert, featuring renowned musicians and other artists paying tribute to Jon Bon Jovi.

Laura Pausini Named 2023 Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year™

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023

The Latin Recording Academy® announced that Latin GRAMMY® and GRAMMY® winner, Laura Pausini, will be the 2023 Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year™.

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  • The Latin Recording Academy® announced that Latin GRAMMY® and GRAMMY® winner, Laura Pausini, will be the 2023 Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year™.
  • “Laura Pausini is one of the most talented and beloved artists of her generation whose commitment to advocacy and equal rights is exemplary,” said Manuel Abud, CEO of The Latin Recording Academy.
  • The Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year honors musicians and their artistic achievements in the Latin music industry as well as their humanitarian efforts.
  • Net proceeds from the Latin Academy Person of the Year Gala will go toward the charitable work of the Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation.

Kuaishou Technology Announces First Quarter 2023 Unaudited Financial Results

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Monday, May 22, 2023

HONG KONG, May 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kuaishou Technology (HK:1024) (the "Company" or "Kuaishou"), a leading content community and social platform, today announced its unaudited consolidated first quarterly results for the three months ended March 31, 2023.

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  • HONG KONG, May 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kuaishou Technology (HK:1024) (the "Company" or "Kuaishou"), a leading content community and social platform, today announced its unaudited consolidated first quarterly results for the three months ended March 31, 2023.
  • Gross profit margin in the first quarter of 2023 was 46.4%, improving from 41.7% for the same period of 2022.
  • Mr. Cheng Yixiao, Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Kuaishou said, "We delivered strong results in the first quarter of 2023 with positive adjusted net profit at the group level for the first time since our listing.
  • By the end of the first quarter of 2023, pairs of mutual followers on the Kuaishou App reached a cumulative 29.6 billion, representing a 57.6% growth year-over-year.

TIME REVEALS 2023 WOMEN OF THE YEAR LIST OF EXTRAORDINARY LEADERS WORKING TOWARD A MORE EQUAL WORLD

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Thursday, March 2, 2023

NEW YORK, March 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, TIME reveals the annual TIME Women of the Year list recognizing 12 extraordinary leaders working toward a more equal world.

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  • The 2023 Women of the Year issue has two worldwide covers, each highlighting a member of the list.
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    To celebrate, TIME will host the second annual invite-only TIME Women of the Year Gala on International Women's Day, Wednesday, March 8, in Los Angeles.
  • P&G is the presenting partner of TIME's 2023 Women of the Year gala and FIJI Water is the supporting partner.
  • The 2023 TIME Women of the Year are leading us all toward a more equal world and affecting real change through their efforts and commitments to climate activism, human rights, social justice and more.

Xiaoguo Comedy Brings Chinese New Year Cheer with US Debut

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Saturday, January 28, 2023

SEATTLE, Jan. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- China's Xiaoguo Comedy kicks off its first-ever North American city tour on January 27th, playing to a packed house of 2,000 people to welcome in the Chinese New Year at McCaw Hall in downtown Seattle, USA.

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  • While sending Chinese New Year wishes to the North American audience, the show also successfully brings Chinese stand-up comedy to a North American stage for the first time.
  • While stand-up comedy originated in Europe and the US, the art form has been growing rapidly in popularity in China in recent years.
  • "Back in 2020, Xiaoguo Comedy was invited to participate in the Mandarin Comedy Week during the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, and tickets sold very well for the 1,000-seater theater," said He Xiaoxi, co-founder and CEO of Xiaoguo Comedy.
  • After only a few years of development, stand-up comedy has gradually become one of the most popular forms of comedy among Chinese audiences, especially the young audiences.

CGTN AMERICA: CGTN America releases: Year of the Rabbit Spring Festival Gala

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Friday, January 20, 2023

WASHINGTON, Jan. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- CGTN America releases "Year of the Rabbit Spring Festival Gala"

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  • On January 22, China's 12-year zodiac cycle welcomes the Year of the Rabbit.
  • On January 14, to celebrate the Chinese New Year, CMG officially released its first animated promo for 2023 Spring Festival Gala.
  • This video uses a special form of stop-motion animation to convey a vibrant atmosphere of the Spring Festival.
  • So, it is perhaps fitting that China Media Group (CMG) will broadcast this year's Spring Festival Gala in 5G – the fastest wireless transmission speed.

CGTN: CMG president sends New Year greetings to overseas audiences

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Sunday, January 1, 2023

BEIJING, Jan. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Shen Haixiong, president of China Media Group (CMG), sent New Year greetings in an address to overseas audiences via CGTN, China Radio International and through the internet on January 1, 2023.

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  • BEIJING, Jan. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Shen Haixiong, president of China Media Group (CMG), sent New Year greetings in an address to overseas audiences via CGTN, China Radio International and through the internet on January 1, 2023.
  • I would like to extend my greetings to you from Beijing," he said.
  • International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach praised CMG for the unprecedented scale and success of its coverage of the Games.
  • CMG now broadcasts in 68 languages, up from 44, with a coverage of 233 countries and regions.

CGTN: CMG president sends New Year greetings to overseas audiences

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Sunday, January 1, 2023

BEIJING, Jan. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Shen Haixiong, president of China Media Group (CMG), sent New Year greetings in an address to overseas audiences via CGTN, China Radio International and through the internet on January 1, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • BEIJING, Jan. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Shen Haixiong, president of China Media Group (CMG), sent New Year greetings in an address to overseas audiences via CGTN, China Radio International and through the internet on January 1, 2023.
  • I would like to extend my greetings to you from Beijing," he said.
  • International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach praised CMG for the unprecedented scale and success of its coverage of the Games.
  • CMG now broadcasts in 68 languages, up from 44, with a coverage of 233 countries and regions.