21st Critics' Choice Awards

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Welcomes Five Members to Board of Directors

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Monday, July 3, 2023

RYE BROOK, N.Y., July 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) announced five new members to its board of directors effective July 1, 2023:  Leroy M. Ball, Mark J. Barrenechea, Helen E. Heslop, M.D., DSc (Hon), Ari Melnick, M.D., and Yvette Tremonti.

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  • RYE BROOK, N.Y., July 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) announced five new members to its board of directors effective July 1, 2023: Leroy M. Ball, Mark J. Barrenechea, Helen E. Heslop, M.D., DSc (Hon), Ari Melnick, M.D., and Yvette Tremonti.
  • In his role, and with the dedication and commitment of LLS's Board of Directors, Dr. Kolb is leading the $500 million organization in its mission to cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life for blood cancer patients and their families.
  • Leroy M. Ball: Leroy M. Ball is president and chief executive officer of Koppers and serves on the company's Board of Directors.
  • Mark J. Barrenechea: Mark J. Barrenechea joined OpenText as president and chief executive officer in January 2012 and serves as a member of the Board of Directors.

Disney Original Documentary and Disney+ Announce Upcoming Feature Documentary on Music Icon, Global Legend and Best-Selling Artist Elton John

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Wednesday, May 18, 2022

Disney Original Documentary and Disney+ announced today the feature documentary GOODBYE YELLOW BRICK ROAD: THE FINAL ELTON JOHN PERFORMANCES AND THE YEARS THAT MADE HIS LEGEND.

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  • Disney Original Documentary and Disney+ announced today the feature documentary GOODBYE YELLOW BRICK ROAD: THE FINAL ELTON JOHN PERFORMANCES AND THE YEARS THAT MADE HIS LEGEND.
  • There are no superlatives left to describe Elton John and his impact on music and culture hes simply unrivaled, said Bob Chapek, CEO of The Walt Disney Company.
  • Like a good Disney story, Eltons music has both universal appeal and the ability to connect with audiences on a deeply personal level.
  • Marjon Javadi is VP, Originals for Documentaries and Docuseries for Disney Branded Television/Disney Original Documentary.

Dirty Devil Vodka® Announces Giancarlo Esposito as Global Brand Ambassador and Corporate Stakeholder

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Monday, May 9, 2022

NEW YORK, May 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Award-winning, premium vodka Dirty Devil Vodka® is honored to announce iconic actor, director and producer Giancarlo Esposito as Global Brand Ambassador for Dirty Devil Vodka® and as a stakeholder in parent company St. Lucifer Spirits. Esposito will serve as the brand's chief storyteller as Dirty Devil Vodka® expands beyond its Quebec roots into 28 U.S. states. The U.S. launch also coincides with the arrival of Dirty Devil Vodka® at over 150 LCBO stores across Ontario, Canada. Behind the scenes, Esposito has been extensively involved in executive-level discussions with key distributor, retailer, and high-profile restaurant accounts across North America since late 2021.

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  • NEW YORK, May 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Award-winning, premium vodka Dirty Devil Vodka is honored to announce iconic actor, director and producer Giancarlo Esposito as Global Brand Ambassador for Dirty Devil Vodka and as a stakeholder in parent company St. Lucifer Spirits.
  • Esposito will serve as the brand's chief storyteller as Dirty Devil Vodka expands beyond its Quebec roots into 28 U.S. states.
  • The U.S. launch also coincides with the arrival of Dirty Devil Vodka at over 150 LCBO stores across Ontario, Canada.
  • Over the past year, longtime friends Esposito and Dirty Devil Vodka CEO, Murray Merkley, have collectively developed branding and creative content to position Dirty Devil Vodka as a premium, innovative vodka with great taste.

Comedian, Actor And Writer Fortune Feimster To Host LiveOne 2021 Breakout Awards

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Thursday, December 2, 2021

Fortune Feimster s a dynamic writer, actor and stand-up comedian who is currently touring the country with her hilarious stand-up show 2 SWEET 2 SALTY.

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  • Fortune Feimster s a dynamic writer, actor and stand-up comedian who is currently touring the country with her hilarious stand-up show 2 SWEET 2 SALTY.
  • Upcoming, Fortune will be seen in season 2 of NBC's hit comedy "Kenan" alongside Kenan Thompson.
  • Fortune has also written and will star in two films, "Bad Cop, Bad Cop" and "Field Trip" which both were purchased by Steven Spielberg's Amblin.
  • Hyundai, the premiere sponsor for the Lockdown Awards, returns for a second year as the exclusive automotive sponsor for the Breakout Awards.