Blondie

The Greek Theatre Named Amphitheater of the Year by International Entertainment Buyers Association

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Friday, October 13, 2023
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The Greek Theatre has been named Amphitheater of the Year at the 2023 International Entertainment Buyers Association (IEBA) annual conference in Nashville, Tennessee.

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  • The Greek Theatre has been named Amphitheater of the Year at the 2023 International Entertainment Buyers Association (IEBA) annual conference in Nashville, Tennessee.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231013379751/en/
    The Greek Theatre featured a full calendar of live entertainment with more than 80 events in 2023.
  • These accomplishments were also recognized by the industry, earning The Greek Theatre the title of Amphitheater of the Year from IEBA .
  • “We are truly proud of the success we experienced in 2023 at The Greek Theatre,” said Kristen Sten, general manager.

Multi-Platinum Recording Artist Kevin Griffin Releases Debut Business Book with Brown Books Publishing Group

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Friday, April 28, 2023
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His album and song sales exceed 30 million copies and have been streamed over a billion times!

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  • His album and song sales exceed 30 million copies and have been streamed over a billion times!
  • Griffin has been in the music business for nearly 30 years.
  • He outlines these steps in his debut creative-nonfiction book, The Greatest Song: Spark Creativity, Ignite Your Career, and Transform Your Life (Brown Books Publishing Group; on sale: April 25, 2023).
  • With The Greatest Song, Griffin shares his successful method so anyone, anywhere, can continue growing and evolving in their career and life.

AWARD-WINNING MULTIPLATINUM SINGER-SONGWRITER LEANN RIMES TO RECEIVE ASCAP GOLDEN NOTE AWARD

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Thursday, October 6, 2022
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NEW YORK, Oct. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ASCAP, the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, will present Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, actress and author LeAnn Rimes with the ASCAP Golden Note Award in a special ASCAP Experience session broadcast @ASCAP on YouTube on October 12 at 3PM ET/ 12PM PT. With congratulatory video tributes from Reba McEntire, Diane Warren, Rob Thomas, Mickey Guyton, San Francisco Gay Men's Choir, David Gray and Aloe Blacc, the award presentation by ASCAP Chairman of the Board and President Paul Williams will segue into an exclusive conversation with Variety's Chris Willman.

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  • NEW YORK, Oct. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ASCAP, the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, will present Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, actress and author LeAnn Rimes with the ASCAP Golden Note Award in a special ASCAP Experience session broadcast @ASCAP on YouTube on October 12 at 3PM ET/ 12PM PT.
  • Her passion, clarity and emotion have won her fans around the world and truly set her apart as a songwriter."
  • The ASCAP Golden Note Award is presented to genre-spanning songwriters, composers and artists who have achieved extraordinary career milestones.
  • This award joins Rimes' extraordinary collection of accolades, spanning back to her early teenage years.

Blondie: Against The Odds 1974-1982 The Official Box Set Announced

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Wednesday, June 8, 2022
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LOS ANGELES, June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In what has become another major year for Blondie, the New York legends mark a career milestone with the release of the first ever authorised and in-depth archive in their history, a rarity for a band almost 50 years into their career with 40 million records sold. Blondie: Against The Odds 1974-1982 will be released on August 26thvia UMe and The Numero Group, and is available to pre-order now.

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  • Blondie: Against The Odds 1974-1982 will be released on August 26thvia UMe and The Numero Group, and is available to pre-order now.
  • "It is amazing that after all this time, and against the odds, our Blondie archival box set will finally be released.
  • "Against The Odds is a treasure chest disguised as a box set."
  • Blondie: Against The Odds 1974-1982 Box Set is released on August 26th via UMe and The Numero Group, visit https://blondie.lnk.to/AgainstTheOdds

New Magazine about Greatest Era of Music Video to Launch April 8

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Tuesday, April 5, 2022
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BROOKLYN, N.Y., April 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Brooklyn-based Packrat Planet announced today that the premiere issue of its new magazine Music Video Time Machine, an online publication completely dedicated to the Golden Age of Music Video (1976-1994) will be released April 8th and will distributed online across multiple outlets, including MAGZTER and the Music Video Time Machine website which also contains other similar content including blog features, throwback video event listings, and bonus video content. 

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  • "During a brief period in entertainment history, the music video evolved from an uncertain marketing tool into a pop culture phenomenon," explained Stephen Pitalo, the magazine's managing editor and publisher.
  • "The Golden Age of Music Video is book-ended by two important moments: the triumph of Queen's groundbreaking "Bohemian Rhapsody" video in 1976, and the conclusion of a multimillion dollar trilogy of Guns N' Roses Use Your Illusion videos in 1994.
  • Each issue of this quarterly features exclusive interviews with the era's most notable music video directors and musicians, behind-the-scenes photos, and other information that chronicles the adventures of those who advanced the genre during its greatest era."
  • He also produces 80s/90s music video dance party events; his monthly "Music Video Time Machine presents" series at the Bell House in Brooklyn has its next event on Friday, April 8 ( see calendar ).

Record Store Day Blondie News

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Thursday, February 17, 2022
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LOS ANGELES, Feb. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Exclusively for Record Store Day (April 23, 2022), Blondie, one of the most influential bands to emerge from New York's punk scene, will release a limited edition EP featuring one of their most famous, endearing, and successful singles "Sunday Girl."

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  • LOS ANGELES, Feb. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Exclusively for Record Store Day (April 23, 2022), Blondie, one of the most influential bands to emerge from New York's punk scene, will release a limited edition EP featuring one of their most famous, endearing, and successful singles "Sunday Girl."
  • "Exactly why the song became Sunday Girl, I am not sure, other than Chris and I had a silly kitty named Sunday Man.
  • The bespoke Record Store Day release will include a deluxe two-disc, four-track 7" set on red and yellow vinyl, set inside a stunning gatefold sleeve featuring rare photos from the period.
  • Tracklisting for the Sunday Girl Record Store Day Release:

Unilever Brings a Little Sunshine to Fans Everywhere with the Introduction of 19 New Frozen Treats for 2022

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Tuesday, January 11, 2022
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"This year, we are excited to bring inventive flavors, increased variety, and reimagined takes on classics to your favorite retailers.

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  • "This year, we are excited to bring inventive flavors, increased variety, and reimagined takes on classics to your favorite retailers.
  • For over 150 years, leading American ice cream brand, Breyers, has developed fan-favorite frozen treats using high quality ingredients.
  • In 2022, Breyers continues its commitment to creating the best treats with the best ingredients by introducing five tasty new offerings.
  • For more information on Unilever U.S. and its brands visit: www.unileverusa.com
    For more information on Unilever Canada and its brands visit: www.unilever.ca

David Bowie celebrated with limited-edition Bowie Stylophone by Dubreq

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Friday, September 17, 2021
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HASTINGS, United Kingdom, Sept. 17, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- David Bowies career-long association with the worlds first pocket synthesizer is being celebrated with the launch of a Bowie Stylophone.

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  • HASTINGS, United Kingdom, Sept. 17, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- David Bowies career-long association with the worlds first pocket synthesizer is being celebrated with the launch of a Bowie Stylophone.
  • The launch is the result of a collaboration between The David Bowie Archive and Dubreq, the British company that makes the instrument.
  • Whilst legendary American record producer Tony Visconti, who worked closely with Bowie over many years, has gifted the team a Bowie photo from his private collection.
  • Famous for the Stylophone, Dubreq Ltd was reformed in 2003, linked to the original Dubreq of the 60s and 70s.

Photographer MICHAEL GRECCO and London's ICONIC IMAGES Announce a Limited-Release Series of COLLECTOR'S EDITIONS of His New Book "PUNK, POST-PUNK, NEW WAVE: ONSTAGE BACKSTAGE, IN YOUR FACE, 1978-1991"

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Tuesday, August 31, 2021
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As an Associated Press photographer and self-described "club kid" Grecco had a unique opportunity to embed himself into this revolutionary movement as a chronicler and a participant.

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  • As an Associated Press photographer and self-described "club kid" Grecco had a unique opportunity to embed himself into this revolutionary movement as a chronicler and a participant.
  • Grecco covered a riotously outspoken time in music history for posterity, capturing its raw energy and emotional power.
  • Images from this body of work featuring onstage and backstage moments comprise Grecco's best-selling book Punk, Post Punk, New Wave: Onstage, Backstage, In Your Face, 19781991 (Abrams Books, 11/10/2020).
  • Grecco shot album covers and promotional pieces that round out the volume, which also includes personal anecdotes from back in the day.

Rule Breaker Secures Funding From Bimbo Ventures

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Friday, February 12, 2021
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Rule Breaker Snacks, maker of innovative vegan, gluten-free, allergy-friendly treats today announces Bimbo Ventures, the venture capital arm of Grupo Bimbo, has made a minority investment in the company.

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  • Rule Breaker Snacks, maker of innovative vegan, gluten-free, allergy-friendly treats today announces Bimbo Ventures, the venture capital arm of Grupo Bimbo, has made a minority investment in the company.
  • The funding marks the first external funding for Rule Breaker Snacks.
  • The original bean-based brownies and blondies now loved as Rule Breaker Snacks were baked right in the home kitchen of Rule Breaker Snacks founder Nancy Kalish, a health coach and former health journalist with a serious sweet tooth looking for better-tasting, better-for-you sweet treats.
  • We are thrilled to have Bimbo Ventures behind us to help drive future growth and opportunity for Rule Breaker Snacks!