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Shackelford, Bowen, McKinley & Norton Nashville Partners Named Among Top Music Lawyers by Billboard

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Monday, April 8, 2024

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Shackelford, Bowen, McKinley & Norton, LLP entertainment and business litigation partner Lauren Kilgore and entertainment partner Lauren Spahn have been named to Billboard magazine’s 2024 list of Top Music Lawyers.

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Shackelford, Bowen, McKinley & Norton, LLP entertainment and business litigation partner Lauren Kilgore and entertainment partner Lauren Spahn have been named to Billboard magazine’s 2024 list of Top Music Lawyers.
Billboard’s annual Top Music Lawyers list recognizes the nation’s top attorneys who serve “on the front lines of the music industry’s legal battles and deals” in the categories of Talent & Litigation, Major Music Groups, Streaming, Live, Music Publishing, and Performing Rights.
She represents music festivals, music publishers, record labels, technology companies, recording artists, songwriters, and other entertainment industry clients.
The Top Music Lawyers for 2024 were selected by Billboard editors, based upon such factors as peer and colleague nominations, and the representation of clients with a notable music industry impact.

THE INNOVATIVE DIRECT-TO-CONSUMER MUSIC PLATFORM ANNOUNCES PUBLIC LAUNCH

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024

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NEW YORK, April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- EVEN, the pioneering direct-to-consumer music platform announces its official launch of EVEN after year of Beta. Alongside this news, EVEN also released its iOS and Android mobile app and announced news that sales on EVEN will report to Luminate, making them the first superfan app to count sales towards Billboard charting. Founded by music industry veteran Mag Rodriguez, EVEN is on a mission to empower artists and fans to invest in each other, ushering in a new landscape where artists can make money from their music.

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NEW YORK, April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- EVEN, the pioneering direct-to-consumer music platform announces its official launch of EVEN after year of Beta.
Founded by music industry veteran Mag Rodriguez, EVEN is on a mission to empower artists and fans to invest in each other, ushering in a new landscape where artists can make money from their music.
With this launch EVEN introduces a series of features and partnerships aimed at enhancing the music ecosystem for artists and fans alike:
A Mobile App: where fans can directly engage with their favorite artists, chat with fellow music lovers, and enjoy offline access to a vast library of purchased music.
With this public launch, EVEN continues to assist artists to monetize their art and get closer to their fans.

Gospel Legend Bebe Winans Delivers a Celebration of God's Bounty in First New Release "Father in Heaven (Right Now)"

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024

On April 12, the Detroit native will deliver his newest offering appropriately titled "Father in Heaven (Right Now)."

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On April 12, the Detroit native will deliver his newest offering appropriately titled "Father in Heaven (Right Now)."
Written and produced by Winans, "Father in Heaven (Right Now)" recounts the many ways in which he has witnessed and felt God's hand on his life.
Along with the song, the Gospel great is set to deliver a new music video which perfectly conveys the essence of the song.
For more on Bebe Winans' upcoming release and tour date announcements, please visit Instagram and X.com (formerly Twitter) @bebewinans.

Fresh Vine Wine Merger Partner Notes Live Chooses McKinney, TX for Largest Venue Yet: Iconic 20,000-Capacity, State-of-the-Art Concert Amphitheater

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024

CHARLOTTE, N.C., March 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fresh Vine Wine Inc. (NYSE American: VINE) (“Fresh Vine”) today announced that its merger partner Notes Live will build the largest venue in its collection – a 20,000-capacity, world-class $220-million-dollar open-air amphitheater – in McKinney, Texas. One of America’s fastest-growing cities and a major hub in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, McKinney has it all – besides a first-rate place to see a concert – and this amphitheater is going to change that. Called the Sunset Amphitheater, it will put McKinney on the map as a prime touring destination for the biggest national acts coming through the South, and it will also set a new standard for what Texas music venues can be. Bringing this world-class venue to McKinney was a joint effort by the city, the McKinney Economic Development Corporation, and the McKinney Community Development Corporation.

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CHARLOTTE, N.C., March 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fresh Vine Wine Inc. (NYSE American: VINE) (“Fresh Vine”) today announced that its merger partner Notes Live will build the largest venue in its collection – a 20,000-capacity, world-class $220-million-dollar open-air amphitheater – in McKinney, Texas.
Bringing this world-class venue to McKinney was a joint effort by the city, the McKinney Economic Development Corporation, and the McKinney Community Development Corporation.
“I couldn’t be more excited to be bringing our biggest venue to date to McKinney, Texas,” says JW Roth, Founder and CEO of Notes Live.
In addition to having two Notes Live venues named to Billboard's "New and Renovated Venues List," JW Roth has also been named a "VenuesNow All Star."

VersusGame Appoints Former Hulu Marketing Exec Scott Donaton as Chief Marketing Officer and Elliot Solomon as Vice President of Business Development

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024

Today, VersusGame , the AI-powered interactive content company, announced that it has appointed marketing industry veteran Scott Donaton as Chief Marketing Officer, and Elliot Solomon as Vice President of Business Development.

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Today, VersusGame , the AI-powered interactive content company, announced that it has appointed marketing industry veteran Scott Donaton as Chief Marketing Officer, and Elliot Solomon as Vice President of Business Development.
View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240403084195/en/
In his role as CMO, Donaton will oversee all marketing functions for Versus, including brand strategy, communications, content, social media and consumer insights.
Previously, Donaton served as Global Chief Creative & Content Officer at Digitas, leading the agency’s worldwide creative practice.
Over his 20-year career, Solomon has built and led sales and business development teams at industry front-runners like Disney, Snap, and Unity Technologies.

Steel Perlot, Chaired by Eric Schmidt, Joins VersusGame Board of Directors

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Thursday, March 28, 2024

Today, VersusGame , the AI-powered interactive content company, announced that Steel Perlot, chaired by former Google CEO Eric Schmidt , now has a seat on its board of directors.

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Today, VersusGame , the AI-powered interactive content company, announced that Steel Perlot, chaired by former Google CEO Eric Schmidt , now has a seat on its board of directors.
The board is growing with amazing people and joins the Versus team with industry experts, including Jeffrey Katzenberg, Reid Hoffman, Mark Pincus, Kevin Mayer, and Mark Burnett.
“We’re excited to support the VersusGame team as they continue to innovate around interactive content powered by AI,” said Ritter.
With this addition to the board, Versus will continue to advance its interactive content to connect brands and audiences.

ASHANTI TO JOIN POSSIBLE

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Thursday, April 4, 2024

NEW YORK, April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Beyond Ordinary Events, Inc. and POSSIBLE, the premier marquee marketing event, announced today GRAMMY Award-winning singer-songwriter, actor and author will join the lineup in Miami Beach on Wednesday, April 17.

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Ashanti burst onto the music scene with her platinum-selling, self-titled debut album, Ashanti.
"I'm excited to have Ashanti join us at Miami Beach.
She continues to explore many avenues throughout her career, bringing her immense and varied experience in brand ambassadorship and the business of the music industry to the POSSIBLE stage," said Christian Muche, CEO and Co-Founder of Beyond Ordinary Events & POSSIBLE.
She launched her clothing line, in collaboration with Miss Circle, and partnered with Pretty Little Thing to create her own swimsuit line, "Ashanti."

KEITYN TAKES 2024 ASCAP LATIN MUSIC SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR AWARD FOR 2ND YEAR IN A ROW

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024

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NEW YORK, April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) announced the winners of the 2024 ASCAP Latin Music Awards for the most performed ASCAP Latin songs of the past year.

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NEW YORK, April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) announced the winners of the 2024 ASCAP Latin Music Awards for the most performed ASCAP Latin songs of the past year.
Keityn, who has written mega-hits for some of the biggest names in Latin music like Shakira, Karol G, J Balvin, Maluma and Manuel Turizo among others, earns his second consecutive ASCAP Latin Songwriter of the Year Award.
Feid has written for and received many awards for his work with Latin music stars over the years and tonight, he takes home his first top ASCAP award, ASCAP Latin Songwriter/Artist of the Year.
The ASCAP Latin Music Awards honor the songwriters and publishers of the most-performed songs of 2023 in Latin music.

8 Greenberg Traurig Attorneys Named Billboard 2024 Top Music Lawyers

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Monday, April 1, 2024

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NEW YORK, April 1, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP Shareholders Charles J. Biederman, Jay L. Cooper, Steve Plinio, Jess Rosen, Bobby Rosenbloum, Mathew S. Rosengart, Paul D. Schindler, and Charmaine D. Smith were chosen as honorees on Billboard's 2024 Top Music Lawyers list.

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Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP Shareholders Charles J. Biederman, Jay L. Cooper, Steve Plinio, Jess L. Rosen, Bobby Rosenbloum, Mathew S. Rosengart, Paul D. Schindler, and Charmaine D. Smith were chosen as honorees on Billboard's 2024 Top Music Lawyers list.
NEW YORK, April 1, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP Shareholders Charles J. Biederman , Jay L. Cooper , Steve Plinio , Jess Rosen , Bobby Rosenbloum , Mathew S. Rosengart , Paul D. Schindler, and Charmaine D. Smith were chosen as honorees on Billboard's 2024 Top Music Lawyers list.
"Our team of lawyers possess a wide range of experience, equipping them to handle nearly all aspects of legal affairs and provide skilled service to clients across the music and entertainment industries."
Cooper is the founder of Greenberg Traurig's Los Angeles Entertainment & Media Practice and focuses his practice on music industry, motion picture, television, Internet, multimedia, and intellectual property issues.

Megan Thee Stallion Adds New Dates To "Hot Girl Summer" Tour Due To Multiple Sell Outs & Overwhelming Demand

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Friday, March 22, 2024

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NEW YORK, March 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, three-time, Grammy award-winning superstar Megan Thee Stallion announced the addition of new dates to her highly-anticipated "Hot Girl Summer Tour" with Grammy-nominated artist GloRilla due to multiple sell outs and overwhelming demand.

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NEW YORK, March 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, three-time, Grammy award-winning superstar Megan Thee Stallion announced the addition of new dates to her highly-anticipated "Hot Girl Summer Tour" with Grammy-nominated artist GloRilla due to multiple sell outs and overwhelming demand.
The "Hot Girl Summer Tour," which is produced by Live Nation, will include second shows in Chicago and Atlanta, bringing the run of shows to 33 dates across North America and Europe.
Tickets for the additional tour stops will be available for purchase at 2 pm ET on store.megantheestallion.com .
Megan formally announced the tour on March 20, which marked her first-ever, headlining tour in arenas across the globe and will feature a special Chicas Divertidas VIP section.