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Providence Equity Acquires Multi-Decade Lease for Iconic Times Square Billboards

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Tuesday, January 24, 2023
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Providence Equity Partners (“Providence”), a premier private equity firm specializing in growth-oriented investments in media, communications, education and technology, today announced it has acquired a multi-decade lease for nine marquee billboards at Two Times Square (“2TS”) and 1600 Broadway from Universal Branding Group (“UBG”).

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  • Providence Equity Partners (“Providence”), a premier private equity firm specializing in growth-oriented investments in media, communications, education and technology, today announced it has acquired a multi-decade lease for nine marquee billboards at Two Times Square (“2TS”) and 1600 Broadway from Universal Branding Group (“UBG”).
  • “We are thrilled to acquire these assets, which are among the most premium digital billboard signs in one of the most highly trafficked locations on the planet – Times Square,” said Lucy Dobrin, Managing Director at Providence.
  • This transaction is a wonderful opportunity to expand our nearly 3-year partnership with OUTFRONT through this new investment in Times Square.
  • We are excited about the opportunity to operate them in partnership with Providence for many years to come.

LOUISA MAY ALCOTT'S LITTLE WOMEN - A NEW MUSICAL ADAPTATION

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Tuesday, February 14, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, Feb. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- 4 Times Entertainment announces a new musical adaptation of Louisa May Alcott's iconic coming-of-age novel Little Women. Be part of musical theatre history when two concert presentations are performed as an intimate introduction to the re-imagining of the beloved story. 

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  • LOS ANGELES, Feb. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- 4 Times Entertainment announces a new musical adaptation of Louisa May Alcott's iconic coming-of-age novel Little Women.
  • Be part of musical theatre history when two concert presentations are performed as an intimate introduction to the re-imagining of the beloved story.
  • With the feeling of an industry-exclusive listening party, the audience will experience a surprisingly captivating take on the classic story.
  • For tickets to the March 6 performance: https://www.ticketweb.com/event/little-women-a-newmusical-knitting-facto...
    In anticipation of Little Women, selections from the show have been released:

LIONSGATE'S SIX-TIME ACADEMY AWARD-WINNING FILM 'LA LA LAND' BEING ADAPTED AS A BROADWAY STAGE MUSICAL

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Tuesday, February 7, 2023
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SANTA MONICA, Calif., Feb. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Global content leader Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF.A, LGF.B) and Emmy® and Tony Award®-winning producer Marc Platt announced today that six-time Academy Award®-winning film La La Land will be heading to the Broadway stage.

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  • SANTA MONICA, Calif., Feb. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Global content leader Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF.A, LGF.B) and Emmy® and Tony Award®-winning producer Marc Platt announced today that six-time Academy Award®-winning film La La Land will be heading to the Broadway stage.
  • Lionsgate is developing a musical based on the 2016 box office smash, which was written and directed by Damien Chazelle and starred Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone.
  • "I'm thrilled to reunite with Lionsgate and the incredible team behind La La Land to adapt the movie for the Broadway stage, the next exciting chapter in its evolution," said Platt.
  • La La Land's planned adaptation to the Broadway stage follows the launch of several live stage productions based on iconic Lionsgate film and television properties, including Dirty Dancing, Now You See Me, Wonder and Nashville.

Bizparentz Foundation Announces A+ Former Child Actors

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Friday, February 3, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, Feb. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Child actors are closely tied to Academy Award® nominations, with at least 51 former child actors claiming nominations as adults. Blame it on Malcolm Gladwell's "10,000 rule" or innate talent, but it is an undeniable statistic: the best way to win a trophy is to have had a career as a child. This year's Oscar® nominees include former child actors Ana de Armas, Michelle Williams, Austin Butler, and Ke Huy Quan. Golden Globes add Darren Criss, Amanda Seyfried and Tyler James Williams.

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  • Awards Season -- 100 Former Child Actors Added to the List of Those Who Impacted Society in a Positive Way Child actors are closely tied to Academy Award nominations, with at least 51 former child actors claiming nominations as adults.
  • This year's Oscar nominees include former child actors Ana de Armas, Michelle Williams, Austin Butler, and Ke Huy Quan.
  • But not everyone spins their career into Oscar gold...
    LOS ANGELES, Feb. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Child actors are closely tied to Academy Award® nominations, with at least 51 former child actors claiming nominations as adults.
  • This year's Oscar® nominees include former child actors Ana de Armas, Michelle Williams, Austin Butler, and Ke Huy Quan.

Martha Henderson Becomes Vice Chairman of Entertainment Banking at City National Bank

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Tuesday, January 24, 2023
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LOS ANGELES and NEW YORK, Jan. 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- City National Bank announced today that Martha Henderson, the bank’s long-standing executive vice president of Entertainment Banking, will assume the newly created role of vice chairman of Entertainment Banking.

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  • LOS ANGELES and NEW YORK, Jan. 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- City National Bank announced today that Martha Henderson, the bank’s long-standing executive vice president of Entertainment Banking, will assume the newly created role of vice chairman of Entertainment Banking.
  • JaHan Wang, formerly head of Entertainment Banking on the East Coast, has been promoted to executive vice president of Entertainment Banking.
  • As vice chairman, Henderson will continue to play an important role in Entertainment Banking, specifically in the organization’s work with clients and on strategy.
  • When she joined City National, Henderson was one of just 16 colleagues on the bank’s fledgling Entertainment Banking team.

Fashion Trailblazer Billy Porter to Speak at MAGIC and PROJECT Las Vegas Fashion Events

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Wednesday, January 18, 2023
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MAGIC, PROJECT, and SOURCING at MAGIC Las Vegas announce theater legend, fashion and LGBTQ+ icon Billy Porter will participate in a moderated conversation to kick off the three-day wholesale fashion event slated for February 13-15, 2023, at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

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  • MAGIC, PROJECT, and SOURCING at MAGIC Las Vegas announce theater legend, fashion and LGBTQ+ icon Billy Porter will participate in a moderated conversation to kick off the three-day wholesale fashion event slated for February 13-15, 2023, at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
  • PROJECT and MAGIC Las Vegas stand for diversity in the fashion community; Porter represents these values as a public figure and celebrity speaker
    This press release features multimedia.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230118005358/en/
    Fashion Trailblazer Billy Porter to Speak at MAGIC and PROJECT Las Vegas Fashion Events (Photo: Business Wire)
    The Singer, Director, Actor, and Producer won an Emmy Award for Lead Actor for his performance as ‘Pray Tell’ in the FX series Pose.
  • “Billy Porter will bring his spirited brilliance as a fashion powerhouse to the MAGIC Las Vegas stage,” said Kelly Helfman, President of MAGIC and PROJECT Fashion Events.

Baz Luhrmann to Receive the 2023 Harold Lloyd Award at the Advanced Imaging Society’s 13th Annual Lumiere Awards

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Friday, January 13, 2023
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The Advanced Imaging Society has announced that Academy Award-nominated director, producer and writer Baz Luhrmann will be presented with its annual Harold Lloyd Award for filmmaking.

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  • The Advanced Imaging Society has announced that Academy Award-nominated director, producer and writer Baz Luhrmann will be presented with its annual Harold Lloyd Award for filmmaking.
  • The Harold Lloyd Lumiere Award is presented annually, in partnership with the Harold Lloyd family, for distinguished achievement in filmmaking to directors who have marshaled technology to empower their storytelling.
  • so I am thrilled to honor Baz Luhrmann with this award in Harold’s honor at such a relevant time.
  • The Lumiere Awards have been presented over the last decade to the industry’s most respected creative and technical leaders.

School Discovery Day at The DoSeum to Feature Scavenger Hunt, More than Two Dozen Schools

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Friday, January 13, 2023
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SAN ANTONIO, Jan. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- San Antonio school options range from microschools to classical schools to science schools, and everything in between. To support families in exploring their choices and navigating applications, San Antonio Charter Moms is hosting a day of music, fun, and learning at The DoSeum this National School Choice Week.

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  • SAN ANTONIO, Jan. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- San Antonio school options range from microschools to classical schools to science schools, and everything in between.
  • By visiting different school booths at the event, families can fill up their scavenger hunt sheet and earn tickets toward a gift card raffle.
  • The School Discovery Day at The DoSeum on Saturday, Jan. 21 is the largest in a series of six Discovery Days that San Antonio Charter Moms is hosting this school year to connect families with local schools.
  • In addition to the San Antonio School Discovery Day, Texans are celebrating with large school fairs in Fort Worth and Houston.

P-Valley Star Harriett D. Foy Releases Project 1:11 House Music EP

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Wednesday, January 11, 2023
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NEW YORK, Jan.11, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Actress Harriett D. Foy, known best for her role as the villainous Pastor Patrice Woodbine on the STARZ hit series P-Valley, is releasing Project 1:11, her debut House music EP on January 11 (1/11). Project 1:11 is an homage to the reinvigorating energy of House and Dance music of the 80s and 90s and the musicians and legendary ballroom houses that embodied the freedom that House music inspires.

Key Points: 
  • Harriett D. Foy, best known as Pastor Patrice Woodbine on STARZ series P-Valley, releases a high-energy dance music anthology, Project 1:11, on January 11th.
  • NEW YORK, Jan.11, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Actress Harriett D. Foy, known best for her role as the villainous Pastor Patrice Woodbine on the STARZ hit series P-Valley, is releasing Project 1:11, her debut House music EP on January 11 (1/11).
  • Project 1:11 is an homage to the reinvigorating energy of House and Dance music of the 80s and 90s and the musicians and legendary ballroom houses that embodied the freedom that House music inspires.
  • "House Music is spiritual and powerful in how it makes you feel," says Foy.

Joseph A. Hardy III, Founder of 84 Lumber, Nemacolin Resort and Hardy World, Passes Away at 100

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Monday, January 9, 2023
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Hardy, the founder of 84 Lumber and Nemacolin Resort, was known for his vast success, growing 84 Lumber into a billion-dollar company.

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  • Hardy, the founder of 84 Lumber and Nemacolin Resort, was known for his vast success, growing 84 Lumber into a billion-dollar company.
  • Statement from the Hardy Family:
    "It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Joseph A. Hardy III.
  • Joseph Alexander Hardy was born January 7, 1923, in Pittsburgh, a son of Norman and Katherine Hardy.
  • Even after Hardy handed over control of 84 Lumber and Nemacolin Resort to his daughter Maggie Hardy, his vision continued to inspire both businesses.