GRAMMY

The Los Angeles Film School Proudly Celebrates Alumni Contributions to GRAMMY-Nominated Works

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024
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LOS ANGELES, Jan. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Recording engineers and mixers Hector Castro, Andrés Borda, and Jhair Lazo made significant contributions to GRAMMY-nominated albums by SZA, Carlos Vives, and Paramore. The three are graduates of The Los Angeles Film School and eagerly await Sunday's 2024 GRAMMY Awards ceremony.

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  • The three are graduates of The Los Angeles Film School and eagerly await Sunday's 2024 GRAMMY Awards ceremony.
  • The Los Angeles Film School takes pride in the accomplishments of its alumni, whose dedication, talent, and creativity continue to shape the entertainment industry.
  • With three esteemed graduates involved in GRAMMY-nominated works by acclaimed artists SZA, Paramore, and Carlos Vives, our alumni showcase The Los Angeles Film School's legacy of excellence in the arts and entertainment.
  • For more information on The Los Angeles Film School or The Los Angeles Recording School, visit lafilm.edu .

Performers Revealed for the 2024 MusiCares® Person of the Year Tribute Honoring Jon Bon Jovi Hosted by Jim Gaffigan

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Friday, January 26, 2024
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The 33rd annual benefit gala will be hosted by GRAMMY-nominated comedian Jim Gaffigan.

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  • The 33rd annual benefit gala will be hosted by GRAMMY-nominated comedian Jim Gaffigan.
  • I’m honored they are able to be with us for such a wonderful night,” said Jon Bon Jovi.
  • This year’s tribute will be held at the Los Angeles Convention Center and includes a cocktail reception, followed by a dinner and tribute concert.
  • Performers will pay tribute to Bon Jovi’s legacy and his impact on rock and roll since the 1983 inception of his eponymous band.

The 66th Annual GRAMMY Awards Premiere Ceremony® Will Be Hosted by Acclaimed Songwriter/Producer, Activist and Current GRAMMY® Nominee Justin Tranter on Sun, Feb. 4 at Peacock Theater

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Thursday, January 25, 2024
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Acclaimed songwriter/producer, activist and current GRAMMY® nominee, Justin Tranter will host the 66th Annual GRAMMY Awards Premiere Ceremony®, live from Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.

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  • Acclaimed songwriter/producer, activist and current GRAMMY® nominee, Justin Tranter will host the 66th Annual GRAMMY Awards Premiere Ceremony®, live from Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.
  • Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason jr. and Chair of the Board of Trustees Tammy Hurt will provide opening remarks.
  • The 66th GRAMMY Awards Premiere Ceremony will stream live on Sun, Feb. 4, at 3:30 p.m. ET/12:30 p.m. PT on the Recording Academy’s YouTube channel and on live.GRAMMY.com .
  • The 66th GRAMMY Awards Premiere Ceremony is produced by Branden Chapman, Ruby Marchand, Chantel Sausedo, and Rex Supa on behalf of the Recording Academy.

The Recording Academy®’s GRAMMY® House, Presented by Mastercard®, Returns Thurs, Feb. 1 – Sat, Feb. 3, 2024

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Wednesday, January 24, 2024
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GRAMMY House is presented by Mastercard and runs from Thurs, Feb. 1, 2024, to Sat, Feb. 3, 2024, in Los Angeles.

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  • GRAMMY House is presented by Mastercard and runs from Thurs, Feb. 1, 2024, to Sat, Feb. 3, 2024, in Los Angeles.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240124388149/en/
    “I am so excited for this second installment of GRAMMY House,” said Harvey Mason jr., CEO of the Recording Academy.
  • GRAMMY House concludes with the debut of Academy Proud – the Recording Academy’s new initiative dedicated to uplifting the LGBTQIA+ community.
  • The Recording Academy will honor the 2024 Class of #GRAMMYsNextGen Ambassadors and Advisors with a private Power Brunch to celebrate the year’s successes.

Manatt Continues to Grow Entertainment Group with Renowned Talent Executive in New York

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Thursday, January 18, 2024
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Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP, a multidisciplinary, integrated professional services firm, today announced the arrival of Entertainment Partner Binta Niambi Brown in the Firm’s New York office.

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  • Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP, a multidisciplinary, integrated professional services firm, today announced the arrival of Entertainment Partner Binta Niambi Brown in the Firm’s New York office.
  • She was also a founding co-chairman and co-founder of the Black Music Action Coalition, an organization advocating on behalf of Black artists, songwriters, producers and other passionate industry professionals.
  • As a corporate lawyer, she has structured, negotiated and closed well over $100 billion in transactions.
  • She was also a Mossavar-Rahmani Center for Business and Government Senior Fellow at the Harvard Kennedy School and an Executive in Residence for the New Orleans Startup Fund.

IBM Unveils AI Stories with watsonx to Enhance the Digital Fan Experience for 66th Annual GRAMMY Awards®

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Thursday, January 25, 2024
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ARMONK, N.Y., Jan. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- IBM (NYSE: IBM) today introduced AI Stories with IBM watsonx, a generative AI solution co-created alongside the Recording Academy® to generate and scale editorial content around GRAMMY® nominees before and during the 66th Annual GRAMMY Awards®.

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  • ARMONK, N.Y., Jan. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- IBM (NYSE: IBM ) today introduced AI Stories with IBM watsonx , a generative AI solution co-created alongside the Recording Academy® to generate and scale editorial content around GRAMMY® nominees before and during the 66th Annual GRAMMY Awards®.
  • The produced content will consist of social-ready assets as well as longer-form coverage that will appear across GRAMMY digital platforms.
  • "AI Stories with watsonx is a powerful example of how AI can help drive productivity gains in a wide variety of use cases."
  • In addition to AI Stories with IBM watsonx, IBM Consulting has worked closely with the Recording Academy and Latin Recording Academy® to co-create new solutions that will enhance its business operations and create a more personalized digital experience for each of its 24,000 members.

MAXIM BIG GAME EXPERIENCE PRESENTED BY VIVID SEATS UNVEILS A-LIST ENTERTAINMENT

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Wednesday, January 24, 2024
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LAS VEGAS, Jan. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The highly anticipated annual MAXIM Casino Royale Experience presented by Vivid Seats will feature an unparalleled talent lineup of award-winning artists on Saturday, February 10 at Resorts World Las Vegas. On the eve of the Big Game, GRAMMY Award-winning multi-platinum hip-hop superstar 21 Savage, the legendary 50 Cent, EDM favorite Elderbrook, famed Las Vegas DJ Shift, Ibiza icon Plastik Funk and DJ unKommon will take the stage during the Casino Royale themed extravaganza.

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  • Exclusive entertainment includes 21 Savage, 50 Cent, Elderbrook & more
    LAS VEGAS, Jan. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The highly anticipated annual MAXIM Casino Royale Experience presented by Vivid Seats will feature an unparalleled talent lineup of award-winning artists on Saturday, February 10 at Resorts World Las Vegas.
  • "It is an honor to bring these mega stars of music to Las Vegas for the best Big Game weekend the world has ever seen," remarked Seth Kaplan, founder of unKommon events.
  • Additional event partner, Jack Links Snacks, will present a nostalgic pop-up activation for guests featuring an oversized game of everyone's favorite, Duck Hunt.
  • unKommon Events has presented the MAXIM Big Game experience, by dedicating its efforts to community support, partnering with a local non-profit in each market of the annual affair.

Resilio Accelerates Media and Entertainment Industry Adoption with Appointment of Thomas Bush

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Monday, January 22, 2024
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PLEASANTON, Calif., Jan. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Resilio, a leader in hybrid file access and data movement for mission-critical applications in media production, today announced the hiring of Thomas Bush as Vice President of Strategic Accounts for Media & Entertainment. With a background as a GRAMMY Awards® nominee, inventor, and patent holder of media technologies, Bush will use his industry experience to help large-scale media creators modernize their file access and delivery infrastructure to support operational efficiency and global collaboration.

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  • PLEASANTON, Calif., Jan. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Resilio, a leader in hybrid file access and data movement for mission-critical applications in media production, today announced the hiring of Thomas Bush as Vice President of Strategic Accounts for Media & Entertainment.
  • He drove revenue growth at media technology companies, including Ericsson, Octoshape (acquired by Akamai), and Wegener Communications.
  • "Thomas is a unique blend of creative and entrepreneurial experience," said Eric Klinker, co-founder, and CEO of Resilio.
  • The appointment comes at a time of growth for Resilio as the company's enterprise scalable real-time file synchronization solution , Resilio Connect, gains momentum.

Lacework Selected to Secure Cloud-Based Untold Studios

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024
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MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Lacework, the data-driven cloud security company, has been selected to secure the cloud environment for Untold Studios, a BAFTA, Emmy, and Grammy-nominated studio that is shaping culture through music, TV and advertising. Untold Studios is an entirely cloud-based organization, allowing them to scale rapidly, deliver new projects quickly, and focus their team's energy on creative output. The studio is known for its work providing VFX for titles such as Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning Part 1 and The Crown, music campaigns for artists like Adele and Rita Ora, as well as advertising production for the world's leading brands.

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  • "Part of what makes Untold Studios so special is how we lean into technology to innovate on behalf of our clients, and being an entirely cloud-based studio is a key driver," said Sam Reid, CTO, Untold Studios.
  • Lacework has enabled Untold Studios to fully automate its compliance with the Motion Picture Association (MPA) with custom reports directly built in the Lacework platform.
  • Lacework is able to secure these ephemeral environments as Untold Studios spins up instances, creates world-class visuals to complete a project, and then tears the instances down.
  • "Lacework is proud to be a security partner, allowing Untold Studios to use the cloud to deliver breathtaking creative projects knowing their environments are secure."

EA SPORTS™ Presents The Madden Bowl Headlined by Green Day and Featuring Big Boi Hits Las Vegas for Super Bowl LVIII

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024
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When the world converges on Las Vegas for Super Bowl LVIII, EA SPORTS™ will hit football’s biggest stage with EA SPORTS™ Presents The Madden Bowl, an event that highlights the brand’s unique position at the intersection of sports, culture and entertainment.

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  • When the world converges on Las Vegas for Super Bowl LVIII, EA SPORTS™ will hit football’s biggest stage with EA SPORTS™ Presents The Madden Bowl, an event that highlights the brand’s unique position at the intersection of sports, culture and entertainment.
  • Stoked to reunite with Madden NFL and remind the world that rock and football go together like EA SPORTS and It's In The Game!
  • Fans across the globe can tune into the Ultimate Madden Bowl on Twitch and YouTube at 6:30 p.m. PST on Friday, Feb 9.
  • Exciting details will be announced in the days ahead as the big game approaches.