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John Legend to Perform at City Year Los Angeles’ 13th Annual Spring Break Event

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
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City Year Los Angeles, an education non-profit organization, announced today that EGOT-winner and twelve-time GRAMMY-award winning multiplatinum musician, entrepreneur, and philanthropist John Legend will take the stage to perform at City Year L.A.’s 13th annual Spring Break fundraising event taking place on Saturday, May 4 at SoFi Stadium.

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  • City Year Los Angeles, an education non-profit organization, announced today that EGOT-winner and twelve-time GRAMMY-award winning multiplatinum musician, entrepreneur, and philanthropist John Legend will take the stage to perform at City Year L.A.’s 13th annual Spring Break fundraising event taking place on Saturday, May 4 at SoFi Stadium.
  • Legend has released nine albums over the course of his career and is currently a coach on NBC’s The Voice.
  • Spring Break raises more than $2 million to support educational equity in Los Angeles.
  • Host Committee members for Spring Break are: Dwight Caines (Event Co-Chair), Erik Feig (Event Co-Chair), Rich Battista, Kam Ghassemieh, Jennifer Gonring, Leandro Otero, David Shaheen, Sarah Schuler, Michelle Sobrino-Stearns, Fernando Szew, and Ali Trustman.

Cineworld Group Announces Leadership Team with New Executive Hires, Including President of Cineworld International

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
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Cineworld Group , representing the second largest theatre circuit in the world, announced today the completion of its executive team following the 2023 appointments of Eduardo Acuna as Chief Executive Officer along with a new Board chaired by Eric Foss.

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  • Cineworld Group , representing the second largest theatre circuit in the world, announced today the completion of its executive team following the 2023 appointments of Eduardo Acuna as Chief Executive Officer along with a new Board chaired by Eric Foss.
  • Joining Acuna and the Cineworld Group team are Thomas Song as Chief Financial Officer, Ben Hill as Chief Human Resources Officer, John Henrich as General Counsel, John Curry as Senior Vice President of Commercial at Regal, and Javier Sotomayor as President of Cineworld International.
  • “We are excited to welcome Tom, Ben, John, Javier, and John to our executive team,” stated Eduardo Acuna, Chief Executive Officer for Cineworld Group.
  • In his role, Sotomayor will lead international teams outside of the US, including Ireland, Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Bulgaria, Romania, Israel, as well as Cineworld and Picturehouse in the UK.

Dean Omar Branham Shirley LLP Attorneys Named to 2024 Texas Rising Stars

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
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Dean Omar Branham Shirley LLP is pleased to announce the selection of attorneys Rachel A.

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  • Dean Omar Branham Shirley LLP is pleased to announce the selection of attorneys Rachel A.
  • Gross and Sam Iola to the list of Texas Rising Stars for 2024, as published by Thomson Reuters.
  • The list recognizes Texas attorneys who are age 40 or below or have been in practice for 10 years or less.
  • Mr. Iola’s work on traumatic personal injury cases has led to Texas Rising Stars recognition each of the last seven years.

Affion Crockett, Delmar Washington, and Black Experience on Xfinity (BEX) Announce Premiere of New Comedy Series Affion Crockett Presents: Microphone Masters Featuring Three Up-and-Coming Black Comedians

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
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Comcast NBCUniversal teams up with Affion Crockett and Delmar Washington to premiere new, innovative comedy series Affion Crockett Presents: Microphone Masters, featuring three up-and-coming comedians with behind-the-scenes interviews, now available exclusively on Comcast’s Black Experience on Xfinity channel, X1 and Xumo.

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  • Comcast NBCUniversal teams up with Affion Crockett and Delmar Washington to premiere new, innovative comedy series Affion Crockett Presents: Microphone Masters, featuring three up-and-coming comedians with behind-the-scenes interviews, now available exclusively on Comcast’s Black Experience on Xfinity channel, X1 and Xumo.
  • The Black Experience on Xfinity Channel is the first-of-its-kind, curated destination of Black content, endorsed by the African American Film Critics Association.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240321839501/en/
    Affion Crockett Presents: Microphone Masters Available Now On Black Experience On Xfinity Platform And Xumo (Graphic: Business Wire)
    The premiere special features three emerging comedians – Ron G., Kanisha Buss and Brandon Lewis.
  • Affion Crockett Presents: Microphone Masters is the first ever standalone comedy special for each comedian.

Cineworld Group Announces Leadership Team with New Executive Hires, Including President of Cineworld International

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
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Cineworld Group , representing the second largest theatre circuit in the world, announced today the completion of its executive team following the 2023 appointments of Eduardo Acuna as Chief Executive Officer along with a new Board chaired by Eric Foss.

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  • Cineworld Group , representing the second largest theatre circuit in the world, announced today the completion of its executive team following the 2023 appointments of Eduardo Acuna as Chief Executive Officer along with a new Board chaired by Eric Foss.
  • Joining Acuna and the Cineworld Group team are Thomas Song as Chief Financial Officer, Ben Hill as Chief Human Resources Officer, John Henrich as General Counsel, John Curry as Senior Vice President of Commercial at Regal, and Javier Sotomayor as President of Cineworld International.
  • “We are excited to welcome Tom, Ben, John, Javier, and John to our executive team,” stated Eduardo Acuna, Chief Executive Officer for Cineworld Group.
  • In his role, Sotomayor will lead international teams outside of the US, including Ireland, Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Bulgaria, Romania, Israel, as well as Cineworld and Picturehouse in the UK.

Carlos Mencia Bringing Comedy to Rivers Casino Philadelphia

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
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Comedian Carlos Mencia has been selling out shows across the country, and he’s bringing his stand-up to Philadelphia.

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  • Comedian Carlos Mencia has been selling out shows across the country, and he’s bringing his stand-up to Philadelphia.
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    Comedian Carlos Mencia and his “No Hate No Fear” tour are coming to Rivers Casino on Saturday, April 20, at 8 p.m. (Photo: Business Wire)
    Mencia’s “No Hate No Fear” tour is coming to Rivers Casino on Saturday, April 20, at 8 p.m. From social commentary to personal anecdotes, get ready to laugh at Mencia’s smart, edgy and long-awaited stand-up comedy.
  • Mencia is best known for his raw and unfiltered style of comedy, which he has showcased to great success on comedy stages and in television shows and movies.
  • As a comedian who finds the hilarious irony in both day-to-day and newsworthy events, Mencia is never lacking in material.

PAI Celebrates 1-Year Anniversary of Synthetic Media Framework with Transparent Look into Guidance and Disclosure Best Practices Used in Action by BBC, OpenAI, TikTok, and Others

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
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"As technology evolves, so too must our governance and policy efforts, particularly in sensitive contexts such as elections.

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  • "As technology evolves, so too must our governance and policy efforts, particularly in sensitive contexts such as elections.
  • We’re actively demonstrating how PAI's Synthetic Media Framework can inform and improve governance in real-world situations.
  • Together with our launch partners, we’re creating the conditions whereby consent and disclosure become integral to AI-driven content creation and distribution."
  • The rapid evolution of AI and synthetic media over the last year has the potential to disrupt public trust, democratic integrity, financial systems, creative industries, and beyond.

Barilla® and Three-Time Emmy Award Winning Composer Cristobal Tapia de Veer Team Up to Create the Al Bronzo Soundtrack

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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NORTHBROOK, Ill., April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Have you ever wondered how your favorite food would sound? Barilla, the world's leading pasta producer, has leveraged the power of art and science to answer that question. Today, the brand releases its Al Bronzo Soundtrack, a bespoke musical score designed to amplify your pasta-eating experience with the brand's expertly crafted Barilla® Al Bronzo® pasta and the science of sound.

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  • Today, the brand releases its Al Bronzo Soundtrack, a bespoke musical score designed to amplify your pasta-eating experience with the brand's expertly crafted Barilla® Al Bronzo® pasta and the science of sound.
  • To celebrate, Barilla is also giving a lucky group of fans the chance to win a limited-edition vinyl record version of the Al Bronzo Soundtrack.
  • When you pair Al Bronzo pasta with the ultimate culinary soundtrack, you get an unforgettable multisensory experience that elevates dining to new heights.
  • The Barilla Al Bronzo Soundtrack Giveaway prize includes a limited-edition vinyl record, recipe cards and tasting instructions.

The Progeria Research Foundation Selected as an Official Charity Partner in 2024 Boston Marathon

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
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PEABODY, Mass., March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Progeria Research Foundation (PRF), the only nonprofit solely dedicated to finding treatments and the cure for Progeria, celebrates its first year as an Official Charity Partner of the Boston Athletic Association's 128th Bank of America Boston Marathon®. Represented by a team of 10 passionate runners, this partnership will bring vital funds for Progeria research endeavors, while casting a light on this ultra-rare disease and PRF's progress toward the cure.

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  • PRF's 10 Marathon Runners Raise Funds to cure Progeria, all connected to Sam Berns
    PEABODY, Mass., March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Progeria Research Foundation (PRF), the only nonprofit solely dedicated to finding treatments and the cure for Progeria, celebrates its first year as an Official Charity Partner of the Boston Athletic Association's 128th Bank of America Boston Marathon®.
  • Without treatment, children with Progeria die of heart disease at an average age of 14.5 years old.
  • "From Foxboro neighbors, to middle school classmates, to athletes who got to know Sam at PRF's annual 5K Race for Research – it's heartwarming to know they're now representing The Progeria Research Foundation at the Boston Marathon, in Sam's honor."
  • "This is a tremendous honor to be invited to join the Bank of America's Official Charity Program in the 2024 Boston Marathon," said Audrey Gordon, President and Executive Director of The Progeria Research Foundation.

Superstar, Molly Shannon, To Headline Atlanta Women's Foundation 28th Annual Numbers Too Big To Ignore Luncheon

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Friday, March 22, 2024
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ATLANTA, March 22, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Atlanta Women's Foundation (AWF) is delighted to announce Molly Shannon as this year's guest speaker for its Numbers Too Big To Ignore luncheon on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at the Georgia World Congress Center.

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  • The Atlanta Women's Foundation (AWF) is delighted to announce Molly Shannon as this year's guest speaker for its Numbers Too Big To Ignore luncheon on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at the Georgia World Congress Center.
  • ATLANTA, March 22, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Atlanta Women's Foundation (AWF) is delighted to announce Molly Shannon as this year's guest speaker for its Numbers Too Big To Ignore luncheon on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at the Georgia World Congress Center.
  • Numbers Too Big To Ignore is AWF's largest annual fundraising luncheon, drawing over 1,800 guests to support programs for women and girls.
  • This work is only made possible through events like Numbers Too Big To Ignore and the generous support of the community.