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Six-Time GRAMMY Award Winning Christian Artist Amy Grant Releases New Performance Video for Alzheimer's Association Music Moments Campaign in Honor of Her Parents

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Monday, December 18, 2023

CHICAGO, Dec. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Alzheimer's Association has joined forces with six-time GRAMMY Award winning Christian artist Amy Grant for its Music Moments campaign to raise awareness for Alzheimer's and other dementia this holiday season. Music Moments — a digital storytelling series — highlights the emotional connection between music and the moments in life that we never want to lose to Alzheimer's and all other dementia.

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  • CHICAGO, Dec. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Alzheimer's Association has joined forces with six-time GRAMMY Award winning Christian artist Amy Grant for its Music Moments campaign to raise awareness for Alzheimer's and other dementia this holiday season.
  • Music Moments — a digital storytelling series — highlights the emotional connection between music and the moments in life that we never want to lose to Alzheimer's and all other dementia.
  • "Music is the only gathering where everybody is on the same wavelength," Grant said.
  • Amy Grant has made a tremendous mark in the world of music, and is credited with transforming the Christian music industry.

GRAMMY® Nominations Kick off 66th Annual GRAMMY Awards® Season

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Friday, November 10, 2023

"We are thrilled to kick off GRAMMY® season with this year's diverse and genre-bending slate of nominees, representing the best of their craft and an incredible year of music," said Harvey Mason jr, CEO of the Recording Academy.

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  • "We are thrilled to kick off GRAMMY® season with this year's diverse and genre-bending slate of nominees, representing the best of their craft and an incredible year of music," said Harvey Mason jr, CEO of the Recording Academy.
  • The final round of GRAMMY voting, which will determine GRAMMY recipients, will take place Dec. 14, 2023 – Jan. 4, 2024.
  • The 66th Annual GRAMMY Awards will be produced by Fulwell 73 Productions for the Recording Academy.
  • The following is a sampling of nominations from the 66th Annual GRAMMY Awards' 94 Categories.

MARC ANTHONY RECEIVES SOUNDEXCHANGE HALL OF FAME AWARD

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SoundExchange, the premier music tech organization powering the future of music, announced today that four-time GRAMMY Award-winning singer Marc Anthony has been awarded the SoundExchange Hall of Fame Award for being one of the most streamed artists in the company's 20-year history.

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  • WASHINGTON, Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SoundExchange, the premier music tech organization powering the future of music, announced today that four-time GRAMMY Award-winning singer Marc Anthony has been awarded the SoundExchange Hall of Fame Award for being one of the most streamed artists in the company's 20-year history.
  • "Marc Anthony has been making chart-topping, multi-lingual Latin, salsa, and pop music for nearly forty years," said Michael Huppe, President and CEO of SoundExchange.
  • "Marc has consistently elevated the genre and is well respected in the industry.
  • It's an honor to recognize his artistry and achievements with the SoundExchange Hall of Fame Award."

EVOL By Future Premium Cannabis Line Available Now in Michigan with House of Dank

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Wednesday, November 22, 2023

DETROIT, Nov. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Two-time GRAMMY winner Future's ultra-premium cannabis brand, EVOL by Future, is now available in Michigan in partnership with the state's leading cannabis company, House of Dank—a Best of Weedmaps Nominee and a "premiere bud shop"—according to High Times.

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  • In partnership with Michigan's premier cannabis company, House of Dank, the superstar's ultra-premium cannabis line is now available in the state.
  • DETROIT, Nov. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Two-time GRAMMY winner Future's ultra-premium cannabis brand, EVOL by Future , is now available in Michigan in partnership with the state's leading cannabis company, House of Dank—a Best of Weedmaps Nominee and a "premiere bud shop"—according to High Times.
  • Beginning today, Michigan connoisseurs will be able to purchase EVOL's elite flower offerings, strain specific hash-holes, and pre-rolls available at any House of Dank location.
  • "Teaming up with Carma to introduce the EVOL by Future line at House of Dank allows us to continue enriching cannabis culture throughout Michigan."

Vanessa Hudgens and GRAMMY-Winning Director Calmatic Team Up for New BetMGM Casino Campaign Created By 72andSunny

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Monday, November 20, 2023

JERSEY CITY, N.J., Nov. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BetMGM, a leading sports betting and iGaming operator, has collaborated once again with actress and singer Vanessa Hudgens for its latest online casino campaign, "Library of Games."  Premiering Monday, Nov. 20, a new 30-second spot follows Hudgens through a library setting, brought to life with the BetMGM app on her phone.

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  • "  Premiering Monday, Nov. 20, a new 30-second spot follows Hudgens through a library setting, brought to life with the BetMGM app on her phone.
  • In the segment, the library serves as a portal through which Hudgens and the audience are transported from one BetMGM Casino game-inspired room to another, each more eclectic than the last.
  • Proclaiming itself "The King of Casino," the spot cements BetMGM's position as a leader in the iGaming industry.
  • The new campaign follows BetMGM's recent series starring Jamie Foxx which debuted in September.

Dolby and Ed Sheeran celebrate the transformative experience of Dolby Atmos Music in new "Love More" global brand campaign

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Friday, November 17, 2023

LONDON AND SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Dolby Laboratories, Inc. (NYSE: DLB), a leader in immersive entertainment experiences, is teaming up with GRAMMY® winning singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran to kick off the start of its latest global brand campaign – "Love More in Dolby." In this first installment of the campaign, the global pop icon stars in a short concert vignette exploring his latest hit "Magical" from Autumn Variations, Sheeran's seventh studio album. Directed by GRAMMY nominated music video director and filmmaker Colin Tilley, the piece explores how Dolby Atmos unlocks artistic expression at its fullest creative capacity while visualizing how fans can "Love" Sheeran's music even more when experienced in Dolby.

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  • "When Dolby Atmos first came out, I remember going around a mate's house and trying it out and thinking 'this is amazing,'" said Ed Sheeran.
  • The site also features a behind-the-scenes interview where Sheeran discusses his first experience with Dolby Atmos, his approach to making music, and the creative direction behind this latest ballad.
  • Music in Dolby Atmos goes beyond the ordinary listening experience by immersing you in the song, revealing details with unparalleled clarity and depth.
  • Fans can enjoy "Magical," Autumn Variations, and other Sheeran favorites today in Dolby Atmos on Apple Music, Amazon Music, and TIDAL.

GET LIT- WORDS IGNITE TO HONOR ANDERSON .PAAK AND CELEBRATE WME and VANS AT THE 2023 ANNUAL GALA

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023

.Paak's highly regarded 2020 single "Lockdown" was featured on several "Best Of" 2020 lists, including President Barack Obama's annual "Favorite Music" list.

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  • .Paak's highly regarded 2020 single "Lockdown" was featured on several "Best Of" 2020 lists, including President Barack Obama's annual "Favorite Music" list.
  • In addition to music, Anderson .Paak is the founder of The Brandon Anderson Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to uplifting communities through arts, education, and unique experiences.
  • "We're so grateful to honor the artistry and genius of Anderson .Paak with our IGNITE ARTIST Award.
  • In addition to honoring Anderson .Paak, Get Lit will recognize WME and Vans as this year's Ignite Award Honorees.

Black Girls Code Announces "Build a Beat Challenge with Ciara" Inspiring Young Coders Nationwide

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023

NEW YORK, Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Black Girls Code, a nonprofit dedicated to CS education for Black girls and gender nonconforming youth, announced the launch of a nationwide contest, "Build a Beat Challenge with Ciara," set to spark a musical coding revolution. Sponsored by Infosys Foundation USA, the "Build a Beat Challenge with Ciara" empowers students ages 13-18 to code their own song for the chance to meet global superstar Ciara via a video call, as well as to win tech prizes that will help inspire and further their dreams. Watch Ciara's announcement video and sign up for the contest HERE.

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  • "Build a Beat Challenge with Ciara" is the latest initiative of the CODE Along program, a collaboration between Black Girls Code and girl-power multimedia company, GoldieBlox.
  • CODE Along has seen tremendous success since launching on the Black Girls Code YouTube channel in February 2023.
  • Cristina Jones, newly-appointed CEO of Black Girls Code, explained, "Black Girls Code is for those who dare to build the world they imagine.
  • "Build a Beat Challenge with Ciara" is the second collaboration between Black Girls Code and Infosys Foundation USA, whose mission is to expand access to computer science for K-12 students and educators.

EVOL by Future x dompen Unveil Exquisite New Vape Collaboration Inspired By The Superstar

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- EVOL by Future, the lifestyle brand by two-time GRAMMY award-winning artist Future, and Carma HoldCo, the leader in licensing for legends, are elevating the cannabis vape experience with the launch of their new premium vape made in collaboration with industry leader dompen.

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  • The EVOL by Future x dompen vape is for the cannabis connoisseurs keen to experience the robust, terpene-rich, exquisite strains carefully crafted for this one-of-a-kind collaboration.
  • Each EVOL by Future x dompen vape features sophisticated, Future-inspired iconography, and each comes pre-filled with EVOL by Future's pesticide-free, solvent-free distillate, ready to enjoy right out of the package, in an easy-to-use, efficient disposable vape.
  • We are deeply proud of the EVOL by Future x dompen vape.
  • "The EVOL by Future x dompen vape is a reflection of meticulous attention to quality, purity, and the deep respect we have for the artist.

FENDER HONORS GRAMMY-WINNING ARTIST, MULTI-INSTRUMENTALIST, SONGWRITER, AND PRODUCER BRUNO MARS WITH ARTIST SIGNATURE STRATOCASTER® GUITAR

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023

HOLLYWOOD, Calif., Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) today announces the launch of the Bruno Mars Stratocaster®, a limited-edition celebration of the chart-topping artist, multi-instrumentalist, performer, songwriter and producer Bruno Mars. The Bruno Mars Stratocaster® guitar pays tribute to his trailblazing career, dazzling showmanship, and mastery of genre through the power of guitar. Bruno Mars' catalog is defined by air tight songwriting, stunning musicianship and a fearlessness in the face of genre and at the foundation of this iconic body of work is a fundamental appreciation of versatile musicality. The Bruno Mars Signature  Stratocaster® has classic appeal with highly optimized features that keep the modern player in mind. Mars envisioned an instrument with class that could still appeal to the most technically driven shredders—and this signature guitar is just that.

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  • The Bruno Mars Stratocaster® Features the All New Mars Mocha Heirloom™ Finish, 1969 Vintage Stratocaster® Neck Shape and a Custom-Set of Bruno Mars Pickups that Personifies Mars' Unique Style and Showmanship
    HOLLYWOOD, Calif., Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) today announces the launch of the Bruno Mars Stratocaster® , a limited-edition celebration of the chart-topping artist, multi-instrumentalist, performer, songwriter and producer Bruno Mars.
  • The Bruno Mars Stratocaster® guitar pays tribute to his trailblazing career, dazzling showmanship, and mastery of genre through the power of guitar.
  • The Bruno Mars Signature  Stratocaster® has classic appeal with highly optimized features that keep the modern player in mind.
  • Mars envisioned an instrument with class that could still appeal to the most technically driven shredders—and this signature guitar is just that.