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The Paley Museum Announces the Opening of Its Latest Blockbuster Exhibit: Beyond the Big Game

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Thursday, January 4, 2024
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Beyond the Big Game will immerse visitors into the experience of the Super Bowl like never before, and will open on Wednesday, January 17, 2024, and run through March 3, 2024, at The Paley Museum on 25 West 52nd Street.

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  • Beyond the Big Game will immerse visitors into the experience of the Super Bowl like never before, and will open on Wednesday, January 17, 2024, and run through March 3, 2024, at The Paley Museum on 25 West 52nd Street.
  • Beyond the Big Game will feature the first-ever showcase of memorable Super Bowl commercials from the past 50 years.
  • From heartwarming to thought-provoking, this collection will show why Super Bowl commercials continue to resonate with fans long after the Vince Lombardi Trophy is hoisted by the winning team.
  • There will also be rare artifacts on display including game balls and uniforms from past Super Bowl games on loan from the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

BLUE BOTTLE COFFEE AND ABEL TESFAYE AKA "THE WEEKND" HONOR ETHIOPIAN COFFEE EXCELLENCE WITH SAMRA ORIGINS SINGLE ORIGIN RELEASES

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Monday, December 4, 2023
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OAKLAND, Calif., Dec. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Bottle Coffee and Abel Tesfaye aka "The Weeknd" are celebrating Ethiopia - the birthplace of coffee - with an offering of two Ethiopian single origin coffees available today for a limited time - Samra Origins Single Origin Vol. 1 and Samra Origins Single Origin Vol. 2. Released as part of Samra Origins, a brand and product line created by Blue Bottle, Tesfaye and his XO record label to celebrate Ethiopian culture and coffee excellence. When Tesfaye and his mother delved into the creation of the Samra Origins blend, a moment of intrigue unfolded. During a cupping where multiple roast levels were tasted side by side, they were captivated by the nuanced notes of the lighter variety. Inspired, Blue Bottle deconstructed the blend, unveiling two distinct profiles: the finest Ethiopian natural and washed processed coffees.

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  • 2 SHOWCASE TWO ICONIC FLAVOR PROFILES OF ETHIOPIAN COFFEE
    OAKLAND, Calif., Dec. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Bottle Coffee and Abel Tesfaye aka "The Weeknd" are celebrating Ethiopia - the birthplace of coffee - with an offering of two Ethiopian single origin coffees available today for a limited time - Samra Origins Single Origin Vol.
  • Released as part of Samra Origins, a brand and product line created by Blue Bottle, Tesfaye and his XO record label to celebrate Ethiopian culture and coffee excellence.
  • When Tesfaye and his mother delved into the creation of the Samra Origins blend , a moment of intrigue unfolded.
  • Blue Bottle sourced these two single origin coffees from family-owned Ethiopian coffee producer and long-time partner, METAD .

United Nations World Food Programme Goodwill Ambassador Abel "The Weeknd" Tesfaye to provide four million meals to support emergency humanitarian efforts in Gaza

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Friday, December 1, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) Goodwill Ambassador and multi-platinum global recording artist Abel "The Weeknd" Tesfaye is directing $2.5 million from his XO Humanitarian Fund toward WFP's humanitarian response efforts in Gaza. This donation, which equates to four million emergency meals, will fund 820 metric tons of food parcels that could feed more than 173,000 Palestinians for two weeks.

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  • WASHINGTON, Dec. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) Goodwill Ambassador and multi-platinum global recording artist Abel "The Weeknd" Tesfaye is directing $2.5 million from his XO Humanitarian Fund toward WFP's humanitarian response efforts in Gaza.
  • This donation, which equates to four million emergency meals, will fund 820 metric tons of food parcels that could feed more than 173,000 Palestinians for two weeks.
  • During the recent humanitarian pause in fighting, WFP has reached more than 121,000 people, including in hard-to-reach areas previously inaccessible within Gaza.
  • WFP continues to move as many trucks as possible full of food and aid into Gaza daily during the humanitarian pause.

Binance-Powered 'After Hours Til Dawn' Tour by The Weeknd Heads to Australia and New Zealand

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Tuesday, August 22, 2023
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SYDNEY, Aug. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Weeknd's successful "After Hours Til Dawn" global tour is set to commence its highly anticipated performances in Australia and New Zealand in November and December of 2023. The musical journey, powered by Binance, the global blockchain ecosystem behind the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, is the first global concert tour to integrate Web3 technology for an enhanced fan experience.

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  • SYDNEY, Aug. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Weeknd's successful "After Hours Til Dawn" global tour is set to commence its highly anticipated performances in Australia and New Zealand in November and December of 2023.
  • Binance users in Australia and New Zealand will be provided with exclusive opportunities as The Weeknd's "After Hours Til Dawn" tour gets underway in their region.
  • For The Weeknd's fans worldwide, Binance will also be offering an exclusive NFT collection for The Weeknd's tour.
  • For more information on The Weeknd's "After Hours Til Dawn" global tour, please visit TheWeeknd.com/tour .

Binance-Powered 'After Hours Til Dawn' Tour by The Weeknd Heads to Australia and New Zealand

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Tuesday, August 22, 2023
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SYDNEY, Aug. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Weeknd's successful "After Hours Til Dawn" global tour is set to commence its highly anticipated performances in Australia and New Zealand in November and December of 2023. The musical journey, powered by Binance, the global blockchain ecosystem behind the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, is the first global concert tour to integrate Web3 technology for an enhanced fan experience.

Key Points: 
  • SYDNEY, Aug. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Weeknd's successful "After Hours Til Dawn" global tour is set to commence its highly anticipated performances in Australia and New Zealand in November and December of 2023.
  • Binance users in Australia and New Zealand will be provided with exclusive opportunities as The Weeknd's "After Hours Til Dawn" tour gets underway in their region.
  • For The Weeknd's fans worldwide, Binance will also be offering an exclusive NFT collection for The Weeknd's tour.
  • For more information on The Weeknd's "After Hours Til Dawn" global tour, please visit TheWeeknd.com/tour .

Ticket Evolution and Tixstock Join Forces in Transatlantic Partnership, Unveiling Two-Way Ticketing Inventory Feed for Global Event Access

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Friday, July 21, 2023
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The Ticket Evolution and Tixstock partnership marks a pivotal moment in the event industry.

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  • The Ticket Evolution and Tixstock partnership marks a pivotal moment in the event industry.
  • Through this partnership, Ticket Evolution and Tixstock are unlocking numerous benefits for their customers:
    Expanded Global Event Access: Leveraging the extensive distribution networks of both Ticket Evolution and Tixstock, customers will enjoy enhanced access to a wide range of global events.
  • Real-Time Ticket Inventory Updates: The two-way ticketing inventory feed ensures accurate and up-to-date ticket availability information.
  • We are excited to join forces with Ticket Evolution and deliver a unified ticketing inventory solution that empowers inventory holders and our distribution partners alike.

VICTOR AND DUSTIN DRAI TO OPEN DRAI'S DALLAS -- A RESTAURANT, LOUNGE & EXCLUSIVE MEMBERSHIP CLUB IN LATE 2024

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Monday, July 10, 2023
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DALLAS, July 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Straight from the Las Vegas Strip to The Big D, Drai's Group announces its anticipated expansion to Dallas, Texas. Set to debut late 2024 in the heart of Dallas' arts district, Drai's Dallas will feature a restaurant, lounge and exclusive membership club. 

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  • Set to debut late 2024 in the heart of Dallas' arts district, Drai's Dallas will feature a restaurant, lounge and exclusive membership club.
  • Hailing its beginning in 1993 as a must-visit celebrity eatery in Los Angeles, Victor Drai established his namesake powerhouse brand.
  • "With Dallas' unmatched hospitality scene, sense of community and culture, we look forward to bringing a taste of Las Vegas to Dallas."
  • "We are thrilled to be working with Dustin and Victor to introduce the Drai's brand to our friends and family in Dallas.

The Weeknd and Binance's Web3-Powered World Tour Kicks Off in Europe and the Metaverse

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Friday, June 16, 2023
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Starting today at 2 p.m. UTC, fans worldwide will be able to engage with The Weeknd and Binance through enterthedimension.com .

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  • Starting today at 2 p.m. UTC, fans worldwide will be able to engage with The Weeknd and Binance through enterthedimension.com .
  • This new dimension features an interactive, digital metaverse experience, where a treasure hunt unlocks new levels, stages and perks.
  • Additionally, global tour ticket holders (market dependent) will receive access to Souvenir NFTs that may later unlock access to autographed merchandise and VIP invite-only experiences.
  • These unique NFTs serve as digital mementos, bringing the age-old tradition of preserving ticket stubs into the world of Web3.

The Weeknd and Binance's Web3-Powered World Tour Kicks Off in Europe and the Metaverse

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Friday, June 16, 2023
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Starting today at 2 p.m. UTC, fans worldwide will be able to engage with The Weeknd and Binance through enterthedimension.com .

Key Points: 
  • Starting today at 2 p.m. UTC, fans worldwide will be able to engage with The Weeknd and Binance through enterthedimension.com .
  • This new dimension features an interactive, digital metaverse experience, where a treasure hunt unlocks new levels, stages and perks.
  • Additionally, global tour ticket holders (market dependent) will receive access to Souvenir NFTs that may later unlock access to autographed merchandise and VIP invite-only experiences.
  • These unique NFTs serve as digital mementos, bringing the age-old tradition of preserving ticket stubs into the world of Web3.

BLUE BOTTLE COFFEE AND THE WEEKND PARTNER TO LAUNCH "SAMRA ORIGINS" IN CELEBRATION OF ETHIOPIAN CULTURE

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Wednesday, May 3, 2023
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OAKLAND, Calif., May 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Blue Bottle Coffee, a global leader in specialty coffee, announced a partnership with multi-platinum recording artist Abel "The Weeknd" Tesfaye and his record label, XO. Together, they have created Samra Origins, a brand and product line celebrating Ethiopian culture and excellence in coffee. Named in honor of The Weeknd's mother Samra, Samra Origins pays homage to his family's heritage with a shared respect for Ethiopia — the proud birthplace of coffee.

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  • "Ethiopian culture is an important part of my identity and I'm proud to work alongside the Blue Bottle Coffee team to shine a light on Ethiopian traditions, values, and of course, coffee," said Tesfaye.
  • Through Samra Origins, Blue Bottle and The Weeknd are curating and crafting coffees that encapsulate Ethiopian coffee excellence.
  • "Ethiopian coffee is truly in a class of its own and the country holds a special place within our Blue Bottle community," explained Karl Strovink, CEO of Blue Bottle Coffee.
  • The Samra Origins partnership signals a mutual commitment between Blue Bottle Coffee and The Weeknd to maintain traditions and unify communities.