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Grammy Nominee Ondara Wins Grand Prize in International Songwriting Competition (ISC)

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Thursday, May 11, 2023
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NASHVILLE, Tenn., May 11, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The International Songwriting Competition (ISC) has announced the winners of its 2022 competition, awarding top honors to a diverse group of talented songwriters from around the world. The annual competition, which is known for recognizing emerging and established songwriters, received more than 15,000 entries from 150 countries. Winners were selected by a judging panel made up of well-known celebrity artists and industry professionals.

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  • The annual competition, which is known for recognizing emerging and established songwriters, received more than 15,000 entries from 150 countries.
  • Founded in 2002, ISC is recognized to be one of the most respected and prestigious songwriting competitions in the world.
  • ISC is pleased to award the gifted singer/songwriter Ondara its highest honor, the 2022 Grand Prize.
  • Originally from Kenya but now residing in the United States, the Grammy-nominated artist Ondara wins a $50K prize package that includes $25K in cash, as well as various other prizes.

Cumulus Media’s “Your Music First” Multi-Week Audio Series Takes Rock and Alternative Listeners Behind the Scenes With Jared Leto of Thirty Seconds To Mars and the Making of The Band’s New Single, “Stuck”

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Monday, May 8, 2023
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ATLANTA, May 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cumulus Media (NASDAQ: CMLS) announces that today it will launch the fourth installment of its new multi-week audio series, Your Music First, featuring Thirty Seconds To Mars’ new single, “Stuck,” on Concord Records.

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  • ATLANTA, May 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cumulus Media (NASDAQ: CMLS) announces that today it will launch the fourth installment of its new multi-week audio series, Your Music First, featuring Thirty Seconds To Mars’ new single, “Stuck,” on Concord Records.
  • The multi-part series will air over the next four weeks across Cumulus’ Mainstream Rock and Alternative stations nationwide and will share exclusive behind-the-scenes stories and observations from vocalist Jared Leto, and his personal insights into making the single.
  • “Stuck” is featured on Thirty Seconds To Mars’ sixth album, “It’s The End Of The World, But It’s A Beautiful Day.”
    Jared Leto co-founded Thirty Seconds To Mars with his brother Shannon and has been driven by their intuitive creative interplay ever since.
  • Now, listeners will be able to experience Thirty Seconds To Mars’ new song “Stuck” through the forefront of daily music curation along with exclusive audio content from Jared Leto on Alternative and Rock stations across the country.

Cumulus Media’s “Your Music First” Multi-Week Audio Series Takes Listeners Behind the Scenes With Three-Time GRAMMY Winner and Hitmaker Darius Rucker, Who Returns to Country Radio With New Single, “Fires Don’t Start Themselves”

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Monday, April 3, 2023
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“Fires Don’t Start Themselves” will be featured on Rucker’s upcoming seventh studio album Carolyn’s Boy.

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  • “Fires Don’t Start Themselves” will be featured on Rucker’s upcoming seventh studio album Carolyn’s Boy.
  • Greg Frey, VP of Music Partnerships, Cumulus Media, said: “Since launching his Country solo career in 2008, after the record-setting success of Hootie & the Blowfish, Darius has been a consistent hitmaker at Country radio.
  • It’s fantastic to have his singular voice back and to have “Fires Don’t Start Themselves” as our next Your Music First campaign.
  • The shows feature artist commentary on the song, with artists presenting different aspects of their song’s personal meaning, the inspiration behind the music, and insights on their life and career.

MSC CRUISES INTRODUCES THE FUTURE OF CRUISING WITH OFFICIAL LAUNCH OF MSC WORLD EUROPA IN DOHA, QATAR

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Sunday, November 13, 2022
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MSC World Europais the most innovative and environmentally advanced cruise ship in the MSC Cruises fleet.

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  • MSC World Europais the most innovative and environmentally advanced cruise ship in the MSC Cruises fleet.
  • MSC World Europa is the first in the trailblazing World Class of ships and features 33 restaurants, bars and lounges, each with its own distinct style and ambiance.
  • Departing Dubai on 25 March 2023, MSC World Europa will head to the Mediterranean Sea for summer 2023.
  • MSC World Europa will be the first LNG-powered vessel in MSC Cruises' fleet and the most environmentally advanced to date.

Legendary “California Gurl” Katy Perry’s New "PLAY" Jewelry Line is Fashion Fire

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Wednesday, October 12, 2022
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Grammy-nominated artist Katy Perry is already beloved for pushing the envelope in the world of pop music.

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  • Grammy-nominated artist Katy Perry is already beloved for pushing the envelope in the world of pop music.
  • Colorfully PLAY-ful pieces give jewelry lovers a taste of Katy's world, with unique designs and bold styles that display the fiercely fiery personality adored by audiences worldwide.
  • Says Katy: I loved being able to take my larger-than-life props from PLAY and turning them into fine wearable pieces.
  • It is such a pleasure for us to present Katy's new collection of fun, unique fine jewelry pieces, says Twila True.

Passage to Host "Knostalgia" Hip-Hop/Martial Arts Festival in the Metaverse Featuring Martial Club & RZA

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Wednesday, October 12, 2022
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WINCHESTER, Va., Oct. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Passage, a platform for creating and connecting metaverse experiences, today announced Knostalgia, a hip-hop / martial arts festival in partnership with rapper Philippe Prosper (better known as "Rap Is A Martial Art").

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  • Held exclusively in Passage, the first-of-its-kind festival will feature the exclusive release of Rap Is A Martial Art's new project "Knostalgia," with appearances and performances by Martial Club, RZA, Cory Gunz, Mickey Factz, and more.
  • WINCHESTER, Va., Oct. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Passage , a platform for creating and connecting metaverse experiences, today announced Knostalgia , a hip-hop / martial arts festival in partnership with rapper Philippe Prosper (better known as " Rap Is A Martial Art ").
  • The Knostalgia lineup will feature performances, talks, and appearances by prominent hip-hop and martial artists, including:
    "It's been a long-time dream of mine to merge the worlds of hip-hop and martial arts in one event," said Rap Is A Martial Art.
  • "As Martial Club, we have long prided ourselves in being on the cutting edge of martial arts in cinema," said Daniel Mah, co-founder of Martial Club.

Capitol Music Group signs Travis Japan, Japanese boy band from Johnny & Associates

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Thursday, September 29, 2022
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SANTA MONICA, Calif. and TOKYO, Sept. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Capitol Music Group (CMG), a division of Universal Music Group (UMG), the world leader in music-based entertainment today announced that popular boy band, Travis Japan, from Johnny & Associates - Japan's leading talent management agency, have signed with CMG, and will make their international debut on October 28 with a worldwide release on Capitol Records.

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  • SANTA MONICA, Calif. and TOKYO, Sept. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Capitol Music Group (CMG), a division of Universal Music Group (UMG), the world leader in music-based entertainment today announced that popular boy band, Travis Japan, from Johnny & Associates - Japan's leading talent management agency, have signed with CMG, and will make their international debut on October 28 with a worldwide release on Capitol Records.
  • Travis Japan was originally formed when Travis Payne, Michael Jackson's choreographer, was asked by Johnny & Associates to help them form a group that would be able to grow on a global scale.
  • The group was named "Travis Japan" after Travis himself.
  • Capitol Records is the flagship label of Capitol Music Group, which has produced hit artists such as The Beach Boys, Katy Perry, Sam Smith, Kyu Sakamoto, and many more.

Capitol Music Group signs Travis Japan, Japanese boy band from Johnny & Associates

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Thursday, September 29, 2022
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SANTA MONICA, Calif. and TOKYO, Sept. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Capitol Music Group (CMG), a division of Universal Music Group (UMG), the world leader in music-based entertainment today announced that popular boy band, Travis Japan, from Johnny & Associates - Japan's leading talent management agency, have signed with CMG, and will make their international debut on October 28 with a worldwide release on Capitol Records.

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  • SANTA MONICA, Calif. and TOKYO, Sept. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Capitol Music Group (CMG), a division of Universal Music Group (UMG), the world leader in music-based entertainment today announced that popular boy band, Travis Japan, from Johnny & Associates - Japan's leading talent management agency, have signed with CMG, and will make their international debut on October 28 with a worldwide release on Capitol Records.
  • Travis Japan was originally formed when Travis Payne, Michael Jackson's choreographer, was asked by Johnny & Associates to help them form a group that would be able to grow on a global scale.
  • The group was named "Travis Japan" after Travis himself.
  • Capitol Records is the flagship label of Capitol Music Group, which has produced hit artists such as The Beach Boys, Katy Perry, Sam Smith, Kyu Sakamoto, and many more.

Former Enjin Executives Join Passage to Lead Metaverse Ecosystem Growth

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Wednesday, September 28, 2022
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WINCHESTER, Va., Sept. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Passage, a platform for creating and connecting metaverse experiences, today announced the appointment of Caleb Applegate as Chief Executive Officer. A veteran of web3, Applegate will oversee the company's go-to-market strategy, build strategic partnerships, and define its product roadmap, with support from new Chief of Staff Bryana Kortendick.

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  • "Passage will open up doors to the Metaverse, allowing people to connect better to new value and experiences."
  • Passage will enter closed Beta in early 2023, with strategic events and partnerships leading up to the platform's public launch.
  • Passage is an ecosystem for building and connecting virtual worlds and metaverse experiences.
  • The Passage ecosystem is fueled by $PASG, the native utility token used in Passage worlds.

THE GODFREY HOTEL HOLLYWOOD WELCOMES KONSTANTINE KABILAFKAS AS NEW GENERAL MANAGER

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Wednesday, August 24, 2022
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LOS ANGELES, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Oxford Hotels & Resorts, LLC and The Godfrey Hotel Hollywood announce the appointment of Konstantine Kabilafkas as general manager of the brand's first west coast location. Bringing more than two decades of industry experience, Kabilafkas now oversees operations of the 220-room luxury lifestyle property, including onsite amenities like its food & beverage outlets, including the SoCal-centric restaurant and bar About Last Knife (ALK); a courtyard event space; and the 12,000 square foot I|O Rooftop—the largest public rooftop space in Los Angeles—which boasts a 70-foot projection mapping video wall, two bars, swimming pool, fire pits, and water feature.  Sponsored and managed by Oxford Capital Group, LLC and Oxford Hotels & Resorts, LLC, respectively, The Godfrey Hotel Hollywood is Oxford's 10thCalifornia property, and 12th in the Western region.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Oxford Hotels & Resorts, LLC and The Godfrey Hotel Hollywood announce the appointment of Konstantine Kabilafkas as general manager of the brand's first west coast location.
  • "We look forward to continuing the growth of Oxford Hotels & Resorts' talent by welcoming General Manager Konstantine Kabilafkas to the team," says George Jordan, President of Oxford Hotels & Resorts, LLC.
  • After spending his teens and early-20s in Hollywood as an aspiring musician and avid concertgoer, Kabilafkas hopes to bring the true spirit of the Hollywood experience to the hotel.
  • The Godfrey Hotel Hollywood is Oxford Hotels & Resorts 10th hotel in California and 12th in the western region.