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NATUROPATHICA™ HOLISTIC HEALTH APPOINTS CATHY O'BRIEN AS CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

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Thursday, August 18, 2022

NEW YORK, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Naturopathica™, the leading holistic beauty and wellbeing company for natural and responsible skincare and body care, announces the appointment of Cathy O'Brien as Chief Executive Officer. As CEO, O'Brien will be responsible for accelerating Naturopathica™'s growth in the clean beauty and wellness space, driving product innovation, expanding into new channels and markets, and continuing to build on the brand's industry-leading spas and healing centers.

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  • NEW YORK, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Naturopathica, the leading holistic beauty and wellbeing company for natural and responsible skincare and body care, announces the appointment of Cathy O'Brien as Chief Executive Officer.
  • O'Brien has served in numerous leadership roles in the ultra-competitive and continually changing entertainment and beauty industries.
  • She brings more than 25 years of experience building businesses, identifying and launching emerging talent to worldwide success.
  • Naturopathicais a skincare and body care brand famed for its use of naturopathic healing rituals and its holistic approach to beauty and well-being.

COUNTRY LEGEND STONEY EDWARDS' SIX ALBUMS MAKE STREAMING DEBUT, CAPPING OFF BLACK MUSIC MONTH

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Tuesday, June 28, 2022

He was among the early black country music artists to find success and the first black country singer-songwriter signed to Capitol Nashville in the 1970s.

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  • He was among the early black country music artists to find success and the first black country singer-songwriter signed to Capitol Nashville in the 1970s.
  • With 2022 marking the 25th year since his passing, UMG Nashville/UMe concludes Black Music Month and honors Stoney Edwards with the streaming debut of all six of his acclaimed 1971-1976 Capitol Records' albums.
  • Down Home In The Country, A Country Singer, Stoney Edwards, She's My Rock, Mississippi You're On My Mind and Blackbird have been remastered from original analog tapes.
  • He opened the door for so many great talents to follow their dreams in country music. "

Historic Stonewall Inn Kicks off Pride Month with Safe Spaces Certification Launch Event

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Tuesday, May 31, 2022

NEW YORK, May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Stonewall Inn Gives Back Initiative will be holding its annual Pride Kickoff event on June 1st at The Stonewall Inn. This invite only event will run from Inn from 6PM–9PM and will celebrate the launch of The Stonewall Inn Gives Back Initiative Safe Spaces certification program. The Safe Spaces certification was designed by some of the brightest minds from marginalized communities nationwide and is set to commence this June. This certification will identify everything from entertainment venues to food and beverage locations, stores, and much more, as safe spaces for the LGBTQ+ community. 

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  • NEW YORK, May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Stonewall Inn Gives Back Initiative will be holding its annual Pride Kickoff event on June 1st at The Stonewall Inn.
  • This invite only event will run from Inn from 6PM9PM and will celebrate the launch of The Stonewall Inn Gives Back Initiative Safe Spaces certification program.
  • The Safe Spaces certification was designed by some of the brightest minds from marginalized communities nationwide and is set to commence this June.
  • The Historic Stonewall Inn is also considered the birthplace of the modern LGBTQIA+ rights movement and where Pride began.

ASTRALWERKS & CAPITOL RECORDS CHINA ANNOUNCE GLOBAL LICENSING AND DISTRIBUTION PARTNERSHIP WITH LIVE NATION ELECTRONIC ASIA'S FABLED RECORDS LABEL

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Friday, May 27, 2022

BEIJING, May 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Live Nation, the global leader in live entertainment, has today announced that its Asian electronic dance music division, Live Nation Electronic Asia (LNEA), has entered into a multi-year global licensing and distribution agreement for its recently launched Fabled Records label. Dedicated to supporting the next generation of Chinese electronic music and artists, LNEA is partnering with global dance label Astralwerks and Capitol Records China (CRC), both divisions of Universal Music Group (UMG), the world's leading music-based entertainment company.

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  • BEIJING, May 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Live Nation, the global leader in live entertainment, has today announced that its Asian electronic dance music division, Live Nation Electronic Asia (LNEA), has entered into a multi-year global licensing and distribution agreement for its recently launched Fabled Records label.
  • Under this new agreement, Astralwerks and Capitol Records China will collaborate on the global release and distribution of Fabled Records artists and projects globally.
  • Chace, Beauz, Carta, and Yako are just some of the artists set to release music on the newly launched label, Fabled Records.
  • Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE:LYV) is the world's leading live entertainment company comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, and Live Nation Sponsorship.

ASTRALWERKS & CAPITOL RECORDS CHINA ANNOUNCE GLOBAL LICENSING AND DISTRIBUTION PARTNERSHIP WITH LIVE NATION ELECTRONIC ASIA'S FABLED RECORDS LABEL

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Friday, May 27, 2022

BEIJING, May 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Live Nation, the global leader in live entertainment, has today announced that its Asian electronic dance music division, Live Nation Electronic Asia (LNEA), has entered into a multi-year global licensing and distribution agreement for its recently launched Fabled Records label. Dedicated to supporting the next generation of Chinese electronic music and artists, LNEA is partnering with global dance label Astralwerks and Capitol Records China (CRC), both divisions of Universal Music Group (UMG), the world's leading music-based entertainment company.

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  • BEIJING, May 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Live Nation, the global leader in live entertainment, has today announced that its Asian electronic dance music division, Live Nation Electronic Asia (LNEA), has entered into a multi-year global licensing and distribution agreement for its recently launched Fabled Records label.
  • Under this new agreement, Astralwerks and Capitol Records China will collaborate on the global release and distribution of Fabled Records artists and projects globally.
  • Chace, Beauz, Carta, and Yako are just some of the artists set to release music on the newly launched label, Fabled Records.
  • Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE:LYV) is the world's leading live entertainment company comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, and Live Nation Sponsorship.

LimeWire Strikes Deal With Universal Music Group for its Music NFT Licensing Platform

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Tuesday, May 17, 2022

LimeWire has inked a deal with Universal Music Group (UMG) for content licensing on a global scale, opening up the LimeWire collectibles marketplace to all artists under the Universal Music Group umbrella.

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  • LimeWire has inked a deal with Universal Music Group (UMG) for content licensing on a global scale, opening up the LimeWire collectibles marketplace to all artists under the Universal Music Group umbrella.
  • BERLIN and NEW YORK, May 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- LimeWire , a digital collectibles marketplace, announced today that it has struck its first major music label partnership with Universal Music Group (UMG), the world leader in music-based entertainment, and will collaborate on making digital music collectibles accessible to a wider audience.
  • "We're thrilled to open up the LimeWire NFT ecosystem to Universal Music Group artists and fans and can't wait to see the first creative projects being launched on the marketplace."
  • "Universal Music Group has always prioritised its artists' creativity and valuedfans'desire to engage in innovative new ways.

LimeWire Strikes Deal With Universal Music Group for its Music NFT Licensing Platform

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Tuesday, May 17, 2022

LimeWire has inked a deal with Universal Music Group (UMG) for content licensing on a global scale, opening up the LimeWire collectibles marketplace to all artists under the Universal Music Group umbrella.

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  • LimeWire has inked a deal with Universal Music Group (UMG) for content licensing on a global scale, opening up the LimeWire collectibles marketplace to all artists under the Universal Music Group umbrella.
  • In March, LimeWire announced it is relaunching later this year as a mainstream-ready digital collectibles marketplace for art and entertainment, initially focusing on music.
  • "We're thrilled to open up the LimeWire NFT ecosystem to Universal Music Group artists and fans and can't wait to see the first creative projects being launched on the marketplace."
  • "Universal Music Group has always prioritised its artists' creativity and valuedfans'desire to engage in innovative new ways.

THE BEACH BOYS ANNOUNCE YEARLONG 60TH ANNIVERSARY GLOBAL CELEBRATION

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Thursday, April 28, 2022

LOS ANGELES, April 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Upon signing to Capitol Records in 1962 and releasing their first album, Surfin' Safari, that same year, the three young brothers, cousin, and friend from Hawthorne, Calif., known simply as The Beach Boys, soared to popularity with their ebullient sound that embodied the Southern California beach lifestyle with sunshiny vocal harmonies, twangy guitars, upbeat songs about surf culture, and their youthful exuberance. Propelled by the hits "Surfin'" and "Surfin' Safari," the album, which uncommon for its day, featured mostly original songs, spent 37 weeks on the Billboard chart and set the course for one of the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful bands of all time, who have gone on to sell more than 100 million records worldwide. With each album, The Beach Boys refined their songwriting and production skills, rapidly evolving from their early surf beginnings to create some of the most sonically exquisite and most important and beloved music ever made.

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  • In celebration of their 60th anniversary, UMe, the global catalog company of UMG, is pleased to be a part of some of the major initiatives planned to celebrate "America's Band" throughout 2022-23.
  • UMe President & CEO, Bruce Resnikoff, said: "The Beach Boys have created some of the most iconic and beloved music of all time.
  • To kick off the yearlong celebration and provide the perfect summer soundtrack, Capitol Records and UMe will release a newly remastered and expanded edition of The Beach Boys career-spanning greatest hits collection, Sounds Of Summer: The Very Best Of The Beach Boys, on June 17.
  • 2 on its list of the "500 Greatest Albums of All Time," and the Beach Boys No.

NATIONAL RETAILER JOURNEYS TAPS POPULAR GAMER & PROFESSIONAL STREAMER KARL JACOBS AS ITS CREATIVE AMBASSADOR, ADVISING AT THE INTERSECTION OF GAMING AND YOUTH CULTURE

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Thursday, March 31, 2022

NASHVILLE, Tenn., March 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Journeys, the leading specialty footwear retailer for teens, announced that one of today's top streamers and popular gamers, Karl Jacobs (@karljacobs), will be advising the company as its Creative Ambassador. With a total of more than 28M followers across platforms, Karl will leverage his gaming and retail experience, as well as his personal passion for the brand to introduce Journeys to the vast gaming community.

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  • As the company expands into new audiences, Karl brings his authentic POV as an active gamer and streamer with insights into digital content and social strategy for this specific audience.
  • "We are excited to have Karl Jacobs join the Journeys' family.
  • "Gaming is fueling youth culture right now and we know we need to earn our place and build trust with the community first.
  • The partnership with Karl is part of Journeys' larger initiative to continue serving as an extension of teen lifestyles.

CAPITOL RECORDS AND UNIVERSAL MUSIC ENTERPRISES ANNOUNCE THE RELEASE OF FOURTEEN LUMINOUS AND CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE TRACKS BY NAT KING COLE FROM 1949 TO 1952

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Thursday, March 17, 2022

LOS ANGELES, March 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- He had a voice like cappuccino, swung like no other, and inhabited some of the greatest love songs ever written — and his music both typified its era and proves everlasting in 2022. Now, to celebrate Nat King Cole's birthday, March 17, some of his rarest tracks are joining the digital age. Listen, HERE.

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  • Now, to celebrate Nat King Cole's birthday, March 17, some of his rarest tracks are joining the digital age.
  • Capitol Records and Universal Music Enterprises (UMe) today announce Capitol Rarities (Vol.
  • 1), a collection of 14 tracks by Nat King Cole, five of which will be available on streaming platforms for the first time ever.
  • With more Nat King Cole projects in the works, I can't wait to release even more material from the vaults."