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Jupiter Wellness Teams Up with David Gold and D3M Licensing Group to Launch Safety Shot, the World’s First Rapid Blood Alcohol Detox Drink

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Monday, August 14, 2023
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D3M will bring the power of its brand ambassador network and channel partnerships to support the highly anticipated global launch of Safety Shot, the world’s first rapid blood alcohol detoxification product.

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  • D3M will bring the power of its brand ambassador network and channel partnerships to support the highly anticipated global launch of Safety Shot, the world’s first rapid blood alcohol detoxification product.
  • Created by a doctor, patented, and validated by research, Safety Shot lowers blood alcohol content by up to 50% in just 30 minutes.
  • Safety Shot creates a new product category for rapid alcohol detoxification in the fast-growing hangover remedy market, valued at $1.56 billion in 2020 and projected to grow at a CAGR of 14.6% through 2028.
  • David Gold of D3M commented, “Safety Shot is a completely new paradigm in functional beverages and we believe it’s a once in a century kind of opportunity.

Mirror Digital Appoints Navarrow Wright As Its First COO

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Tuesday, May 2, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, May 2, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Mirror Digital, the leading digital media company connecting global brands to diverse audiences, has announced Navarrow Wright as its first-ever Chief Operating and Technology Officer (COO/CTO).

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  • The former Meta exec brings three decades of experience driving technological innovation in the digital advertising, multicultural media, and creator industries
    LOS ANGELES, May 2, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Mirror Digital, the leading digital media company connecting global brands to diverse audiences, has announced Navarrow Wright as its first-ever Chief Operating and Technology Officer (COO/CTO).
  • "Navarrow is a seasoned industry veteran with deep experience in advertising technology, multicultural audiences, and media operations," said Marmon.
  • "I am beyond excited to reenter the multicultural media space with Mirror Digital," said Wright.
  • Prior to joining Mirror Digital, Wright established himself as a highly sought-after executive and thought leader.

Lexus UPTOWN Honors Hollywood Celebrates Legacy of Black Comedians

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Wednesday, March 1, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, March 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On March 8 at the Sunset Room Hollywood, Lexus and UPTOWN Magazine will collaborate once again -- this time to proudly honor the contributions of Black comedians to American culture, arts, and entertainment. The event coincides with the 50th anniversary of hip hop (2023), as Guy Torry's iconic documentary "Phat Tuesdays: The Era of Hip Hop Comedy," explores the intersection of the music genre and Black comedy during a significant time in the 1990s.

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  • 2023 Lexus UPTOWN Honors Hollywood spotlights the history of Black comedians who tell our stories and make us laugh.
  • "This year's Lexus UPTOWN Honors Hollywood spotlights the history of Black comedians who tell our stories and make us laugh while also navigating complex situations," said Mia Phillips, Senior Manager, Lexus Advertising and Media.
  • "Lexus UPTOWN Honors Hollywood showcases the importance of Black voices in Hollywood while celebrating those who overcame barriers, paving a way for other Black comedians to enjoy a successful path forward."
  • Red carpet interviews are available at 6:30 p.m. For more details on "Lexus UPTOWN Honors Hollywood," visit www.uptownmagazine.com .

Cordell Broadus Partners With Tezos Foundation to Launch the Champ Medici Arts Fund $1 Million Initiative to Support Emerging Artists

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Thursday, December 1, 2022
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Crypto and Web3 entrepreneur Cordell Broadus today announced the launch of the Champ Medici Arts Fund, a $1 Million philanthropic effort in partnership with The Tezos Foundation to support emerging artists across the globe looking to build and create works on the Tezos blockchain.

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  • Crypto and Web3 entrepreneur Cordell Broadus today announced the launch of the Champ Medici Arts Fund, a $1 Million philanthropic effort in partnership with The Tezos Foundation to support emerging artists across the globe looking to build and create works on the Tezos blockchain.
  • I am excited to announce this partnership with The Tezos Foundation, that will bring new artists to Tezos, one of the worlds most advanced and artist friendly blockchains.
  • Im honoured that Champ Medici has selected Tezos for this initiative and will be joining this flourishing community of creative talent.
  • The Tezos Foundation is a non-profit organization which deploys resources to entities and initiatives in support of the Tezos ecosystem.

Forever 21 Teams up With Baby Phat and Phat Farm for an All-New Offering From the Ultimate Y2K Brands

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Thursday, November 17, 2022
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Today, Forever 21, a leading fashion retailer, launched a new, limited-edition holiday collaboration with Baby Phat and Phat Farm.

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  • Today, Forever 21, a leading fashion retailer, launched a new, limited-edition holiday collaboration with Baby Phat and Phat Farm.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221117005115/en/
    Leading fashion retailer Forever 21 launches Y2K winter-wonderland themed collection with Baby Phat and Phat Farm.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    Forever 21, Baby Phat and Phat Farm have teamed up for a dynamic capsule that features head-to-toe looks for the perfect winter style.
  • The Baby Phat collection was curated by Kimora Lee Simmons, the brands CEO and Creative Director, as well as her children Ming Lee and Aoki Lee.

XCPCNL Business Services Corporation Announces the Appointment of Joseph “JoJo” Brim To The Company’s Advisory Board

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Thursday, June 2, 2022
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Charlotte, North Carolina, June 02, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- XCPCNL Business Services Corporation (OTC Pink: XCPL), a venture development business that leverages knowledge, skill, and experience in the consumer products industry, is honored to welcome JoJo Brim to its Advisory Board.

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  • Charlotte, North Carolina, June 02, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- XCPCNL Business Services Corporation (OTC Pink: XCPL), a venture development business that leverages knowledge, skill, and experience in the consumer products industry, is honored to welcome JoJo Brim to its Advisory Board.
  • XCPCNL Business Services Corporation (OTC Pink: XCPL) encourages shareholders to visit their corporate Twitter account at https://twitter.com/RealXCPCNL .
  • Charlotte, NC-based XCPCNL Business Services is a venture development business that leverages its knowledge, skills, and experience in the consumer products industry.
  • Our primary mission is to provide marketing, technology, and other business services to fast-growing consumer product companies and big-box retailers.

Jacksonville Music Maestros Launch Music and Media Firm

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Tuesday, May 17, 2022
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla., May 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Two of Jacksonville's music industry professionals, Troy McNair, Sr. and Maurice "Mo" Henderson, have combined their mastery and decades in music production, artist management, and marketing to launch the first full-service music, media, and management company to launch out of Northeast Florida—Gangplank Management Group.

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  • Gangplank Management Group Launches Music, Media, and Management Firm in Jacksonville
    JACKSONVILLE, Fla., May 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Two of Jacksonville's music industry professionals, Troy McNair, Sr. and Maurice "Mo" Henderson, have combined their mastery and decades in music production, artist management, and marketing to launch the first full-service music, media, and management company to launch out of Northeast FloridaGangplank Management Group.
  • With the aim of merging lifestyle marketing and branding with music artists across genres, Gangplank Management Group (GMG) opened its doors on April 4, 2022.
  • Troy McNair, Sr., co-founder, says of the firm, "We are striving to be the Roc Nation of the south.
  • Additionally, Jacksonville-based, Grammy-nominated artists The MVP Band have been signed under the music and management arms of the company.

Reservoir Announces Deal for the Catalog of Legendary Hip-Hop Producer Larry Smith

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Thursday, February 24, 2022
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NEW YORK, Feb. 24, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Reservoir Media, Inc. (NASDAQ: RSVR) (Reservoir or the Company), an award-winning independent music company, todayannounced a deal for a stake in the catalog of legendary hip-hop producer and songwriter Larry Smith.

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  • NEW YORK, Feb. 24, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Reservoir Media, Inc. (NASDAQ: RSVR) (Reservoir or the Company), an award-winning independent music company, todayannounced a deal for a stake in the catalog of legendary hip-hop producer and songwriter Larry Smith.
  • As one of the most influential producers in the early days of hip-hop, Smith helped propel the genre into the mainstream.
  • It is a great honor to bring his catalog to Reservoir and build on our portfolio of renowned legacy music.
  • Smiths son, Lawrence Smith, Jr., added, My family and I are excited to partner with Faith Newman and the Reservoir team.

A Must Attend Fine Art Event Returns To The Caribbean With A Spotlight On NFTs

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Tuesday, February 15, 2022
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This year's fine art show will feature about 40 contemporary artists from 14 Caribbean countries, as well as from the US, UK, Africa and Central America.

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  • This year's fine art show will feature about 40 contemporary artists from 14 Caribbean countries, as well as from the US, UK, Africa and Central America.
  • "With the incredible growth and interest in Caribbean Fine Art, the opportunity to present a broader vision of the cultural creativity from the region grows as well," added Daniel Hort, the executive director of Onomatopoeia Art and a co-producer of the event.
  • In addition, the Fine Art Fair will feature 6 non-traditional artists from Barbados and 2 from Jamaica.
  • CaFA was founded in 2011 and has established itself as the premier art event in the Caribbean.

TOKAU launches its Metaverse MetaCity, a GameFi where users can join to earn NFT

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Monday, January 17, 2022
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TOKAU aims to build MetaCity, its first metaverse project, as a decentralized place where residents can take ownership.

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  • TOKAU aims to build MetaCity, its first metaverse project, as a decentralized place where residents can take ownership.
  • MetaCity is a virtual world GameFi where the users can interact with celebritiesand can get rewarded with TOKAU tokens.
  • In MetaCity, users can stake TOKAU tokens to get Ore NFT, the main carrier of value in MetaCity.
  • TOKAU NFT holders and TOKAU token holders will enjoy the privilege of entering MetaCity, where regular Airdropping Events will take place.