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Press Releases
April 3, 2025

Today, Billboard andAmazon announced that they have teamed up with comedian/musical improviser, Reggie Watts to present “MuSick: Live fromReggie Watts’ Couch,” a special activation and event with Amazon Pharmacy andAmazon One Medical during weekend one of Coachella.                                                                                

The activation is based on a simple premise: Amazon is making healthcare less painful. When Watts wakes up on festival day feeling awful, he turns to Amazon One Medical and Amazon Pharmacy to chat with his care team and get his meds delivered even while he’s traveling. Feeling inspired by this stress-free turn of events, he wonders what else might be possible. Reggie will roll out - literally - taking his motorized couch on a spin around Palm Springs and blasting his one-of-a-kind “MuSick” for all to hear. He will eventually pull up at the Ace Hotel where festival-goers will get to have their own wellness-inspired experience with Reggie’s “sick” beats serving as their soundtrack.

Watts shared, “We started to play with all the sounds we make when we’re sick, like coughing, sneezing, and wheezing. Before we knew it, we had created what we now call, MuSick. By simply adding a beat and a splash of humor, we were able to make something that made being sick a little less painful.”

 “We are thrilled to join forces with Amazon and Reggie for this exciting activation,” said Dana Droppo, Chief Brand Officer, Billboard. “These festivals are a vibrant celebration of music and culture, and this partnership elevates that experience in a truly engaging way. We’re confident that fans will not only love what we’re creating but will walk away feeling connected and deeply immersed in the spirit of the music.”

"At Amazon, we want to make healthcare easier, affordable, and more personalized for everyone. Our aim is simple: we're working to make it more convenient for patients to see provider sand get their prescriptions filled, without the usual hassle and stress,"the Amazon representative explained. "We're spreading the word through fun, quirky ads across TV, digital platforms, radio, and social media. The ads show how people can get care and meds when they need it, through fast pharmacy delivery and easy-to-use 24/7 telehealth services. We've also teamed up withBillboard for a special event to showcase how we're making healthcare less of a hassle. Reggie's innovative and improvisational style puts an entertaining spin on everything - he has transformed common illness symptoms into songs, turning typically unpleasant experiences into moments that listeners can both relate to and laugh about."

The event will take place on Saturday, April 12 from 12:00 - 4:00 pm at the Ace Hotel in Palm Springs andwill be open to the public. Neil Frances will get the party started, as guests enjoy giveaways, cocktails, mocktails and more!

Learn more about the healthcare options offered by Amazon.

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About Billboard

Billboard is the ultimate barometer of success in music. Through its iconic charts, breaking news, thought leadership, multi-platform storytelling and world class events, Billboard tracks the world’s top musicians and the business that powers them. Since its origin in 1894, music leaders and fans across the world look to Billboard as the most trusted source for music information, spanning more than a dozen countries and published in 10 languages. The prestigious Billboard Music Awards are the only premium awards ceremony that recognize musicians for their undeniable achievements on the Billboard charts, using pure data to determine the winners, rather than relying on opaque committees or undisclosed voters to select the honorees giving fans maximum impact at each year's ceremony, as Billboard's chart data measures fans' engagement with their favorite music.Billboard’s other premium experiences range from the Billboard Power 100 toBillboard Women in Music, Billboard Latin Music Week, and Billboard Live, which connects the most impactful artists and industry leaders with fans from all cultures and corners of the globe.

 

About AmazonPharmacy

AmazonPharmacy is a full-service pharmacy available on Amazon—essentially, a pharmacy in your pocket. It offers most prescription medications, delivering them to customers' doors with free two-day shipping for Prime members and same-day delivery in eligible locations. Amazon Pharmacy is improving the pharmacy experience by providing 24/7 access to pharmacists, upfront pricing, and many ways to save. It accepts most insurance plans, automatically applies eligible manufacturer-sponsored coupons, and offers additional savings options for Prime members through RxPass and Prime Rx. For those managing multiple daily medications, Amazon Pharmacy supports PillPack, a service that sorts medications by time and day.

 

About AmazonOne Medical

Amazon One Medical is a membership-based and technology-powered primary care organization with seamless digital health and inviting in-office care, convenient to where people work, shop, live, and click. Our vision is to delight millions of members with better health and better care while reducing costs.

Headquartered in San Francisco, 1Life Healthcare, Inc. is the administrative and managerial services company for the affiliated One Medical physician-owned professional corporations that deliver medical services in-office and virtually. 1Life and the One Medical entities do business under the “One Medical” brand. 1Life is a subsidiary of Amazon and Amazon One Medical is a key part of Amazon’s mission to make it easier for customers to get and stay healthy.

 

Press Contact:

Elyse Weissman

SLATE PR

elyse@slate-pr.com

 

Lydia Baskharoon

Billboard

lbaskharoon@pmc.com

 

 

 

Today, Leading livestream social commerce platform TalkShopLive® announced its partnership with global music authority Billboard to launch the Billboard Book ClubPowered by TalkShopLive. The book club will offer regular programming featuring some of music’s biggest stars discussing and promoting their latest books via the livestream ecommerce platform’s patented shoppable embedded point-of-sale technology.

The Billboard Book Club will officially launch on April 8 with Geri Halliwell-Horner, also known as “Ginger Spice” ofSpice Girls. During her stream from Billboard’s New York City studio,Geri will promote signed copies of her new book, Rosie Frost: Ice on Fire, the sequel to her New York Times bestseller Rosie Frost & the Falcon Queen.Viewers can purchase live on April 8 at 6.pm. Eastern Time or stream the replay anytime on-demand here: https://talkshop.live/watch/8aCEHcB71dsM.

“Over the past five years, TalkShopLive has welcomed hundreds of authors to our platform to discuss their books and the inspiration behind them. These livestreams have resulted in thousands of sales for these authors," said Bryan Moore, CEO and Co-Founder of TalkShopLive.“From Oprah to Dolly Parton to Martha Stewart to Jenna Bush Hager and Kelsea Ballerini, TalkShopLive has become the go-to live commerce destination to showcase books during the preorder window. Now, in partnership with Billboard, we are poised to help countless musicians, journalists, historians and authors succeed in launching books that achieve ‘best sellers’ chart success,” Moore continued.

“At Billboard, we’re always excited to celebrate and support artists beyond their music,” said Hannah Karp, Editor-in-Chief of Billboard. “Our Billboard Book Club highlights artists as true storytellers while helping fans engage with their favorite acts in new ways.”

TalkShopLive has played a part in the success of hundreds of book releases from Drew Barrymore, Jennette McCurdy,Sarah Jakes Roberts, Kristin Cavallari, and B. Dylan Hollis to Miranda Lambert, Bretman Rock, Paris Hilton, Valerie Bertinelli, Bobby Flay, Jason Derulo, Stassi Schroeder, Trisha Yearwood, Jamie Foxx, Reba McEntire, Alicia Keys andJulian Lennon, the platform is the go-to place to showcase books from major book publishers during the preorder window.

Billboard and TalkShopLive have partnered since 2023to offer shoppable artists’ interviews via TalkShopLive’s patented technology, allowing them to sell their books, merchandise, and other products. The launch of the Billboard Book Club expands the partnership between the two brands, growing the list of artists who have already featured their books on Billboard and TalkShopLive, including Benny Blanco, Jessie James Decker, JoJo Levesque and more.

Billboard Book Club shows will be featured on Billboard.com, on Billboard’s TalkShopLive channel (https://talkshop.live/channels/billboard), and will be simulcast to Billboard’s32 million followers across its Facebook and Instagram pages, viaTalkShopLive’s exclusive relationship with Meta. Viewers watching on Facebook and Instagram can comment the word ‘Shop’ to receive a link in their direct messages to purchase.

All sales from Billboard and TalkShopLive via TalkShopLive’s book distribution partner, ReaderLink, count toward TheNew York Times Best Sellers list.  

For more information, please visit https://talkshop.live.  

CONTACTS:    

Magrino PR    

TalkShopLive@magrinopr.com

 

Billboard

Nicole Morano, nmorano@pmc.com

 

About TalkShopLive

Founded in 2018, TalkShopLive is a livestream social commerce platform with unlimited content distribution. Through its multi-embed point of sale technology, TalkShopLive allows video content to remain shoppable wherever the content is shared by users. The TSL platform powers scalable solutions for major retailers like Walmart, Amazon, and Best Buy, and trusted media and social platforms, including Meta, NBC Universal, and MSN. Top talent including Oprah Winfrey, Robert Downey Jr., Paul McCartney, Matthew McConaughey, Sabrina Carpenter, Paris Hilton, Martha Stewart, Giada De Laurentiis, and more turn to TalkShopLive for video commerce solutions for major product and book launches to drive early sales success and offer exclusives for their fans. By merging seamless user experiences with patented technology, TalkShopLive consistently delivers results for books, music, beauty products, housewares, and more. To learn more, visit talkshop.live.

 

About Billboard:  

Billboard is the ultimate barometer of success in music.Through its iconic charts, breaking news, thought leadership, multi-platform storytelling and world class events, Billboard tracks the world’s top musicians and the business that powers them. Since its origin in 1894, music leaders and fans across the world look to Billboard as the most trusted source for music information, spanning more than a dozen countries and published in 10languages. The prestigious Billboard Music Awards are the only premium awards ceremony that recognize musicians for their undeniable achievements on theBillboard charts, using pure data to determine the winners, rather than relying on opaque committees or undisclosed voters to select the honorees giving fans maximum impact at each year's ceremony, as Billboard's chart data measures fans' engagement with their favorite music. Billboard’s other premium experiences range from the Billboard Power 100 to Billboard Women in Music,Billboard Latin Music Week, and Billboard Live, which connects the most impactful artists and industry leaders with fans from all cultures and corners of the globe.

 

 

 

Press Releases
April 2, 2025
Press Releases
April 2, 2025

Telemundo and Billboard announced international superstars Anitta, Chiquis, and Olga Tañón as the first group of trailblazing artists and honorees for the third annual Billboard Latin Women in Music special, airing live exclusively on Telemundo on April 24 at 9pm/8c. Hosted by legendary Mexican artist and 2024 “Lifetime Achievement” honoree, Ana Bárbara, the two-hour event will celebrate the groundbreaking women shaping the future of Latin music. The show will also be available on the Telemundo app, Universo and Peacock and throughout Latin America and the Caribbean on Telemundo Internacional.

The initial list of artists that will be honored this year in recognition of their unwavering contributions to Latin music includes:

Global sensation Anitta will receive the 2025 “Vanguard Award” for her groundbreaking artistic achievements and her ability to break barriers, challenge norms, and inspire future generations. The first artist to receive this recognition, she has demonstrated exceptional talent, perseverance and had an impact on shaping the future of music with her unique voice. Anitta has earned eight career entries on the overall Billboard Latin Airplay chart, with two breaking into the top 10. Among her standout achievements is “Machika,” which claimed the No. 1 spot for one week in 2018. Her latest entry, “La Tóxica,” reached No. 2 in September 2024 and marks a significant milestone as her first venture into regional Mexican music. A triple threat who has had global hits in Spanish, English and Portuguese, Annita is celebrated for transcending cultural and musical boundaries, bringing funk carioca to international acclaim. Her bold musical blends with reggaeton, pop, and R&B have created a globally recognized sound that resonates far beyond the borders of Brazil, earning her recognition across the world.

Regional Mexican superstar Chiquis will be honored with the “Impact Award” for her extraordinary contributions to the music industry and society. A three-time Latin GRAMMY® winner (2020, 2022 & 2024) for the Best Banda Music Album and the only woman nominated for a GRAMMY® Award for Best Mexican Music Album in 2025, she has redefined the genre by blending traditional Latin sounds with modern influences while staying deeply connected to her heritage. Beyond her musical achievements, Chiquis is a visionary entrepreneur, media mogul, and advocate. As the founder of Busy Bee Productions, she has successfully launched two hit TV series, while her acclaimed podcast Chiquis and Chill has captivated audiences for four successful seasons. Through Boss Bee Nation, she empowers and uplifts her community, championing causes that drive meaningful change. With 12 career entries on the Billboard Regional Mexican Airplay chart, including three top 10 hits, and two No. 1 albums on Billboard’s Regional Mexican Albums chart, Chiquis continues to break barriers and set new standards. Her influence extends far beyond music—she is a cultural icon, a fearless leader, and an inspiration for generations of women who dare to dream big and defy expectations.

Latin music powerhouse Olga Tañón is receiving the “Lifetime Achievement Award” for her outstanding contributions to Latin music over her iconic 38-year career. Known for her powerful voice and infectious energy, she has left a permanent mark on the Latin music scene with her fusion of salsa, merengue, and pop. Throughout her career, she has earned 30 Billboard Latin Music Awards, sold millions of albums worldwide, and become a symbol of strength, resilience, and empowerment in the Latin community. Her musical versatility, passion, and ability to connect with diverse audiences have made her an enduring icon. Since her breakthrough on the Billboard charts in 1993, Olga Tañón has solidified her place as a trailblazer in tropical music. She has amassed 38 career entries on the Hot Latin Songs chart—the most for any female tropical artist. Of these, 13 have reached the top 10, with three climbing to No. 1, including "Así Es La Vida,” which spent two weeks at No. 1 in 2003. Her dominance extends to the Tropical Albums chart, where she holds an impressive record of 18 top 10 albums—the most for any female artist in the tropical genre.

More honorees and performers for this year will be announced soon. Last year's distinguished recipients included Angela Aguilar for “Musical Dynasty,” Ana Bárbara for “Lifetime Achievement,” Camila Cabello with the “Global Impact” award, Gloria Estefan as “Legend,” Karol G as “Woman of the Year, Kany García as “Spirit of Change,” La India with the “Pioneer” award, and Kali Uchisas “Rising Star.”

Join the celebration and enjoy exclusive content by following @Telemundo on Instagram and TikTok. Also, be part of the conversation using the hashtag #BBMujeresLatinas and visit Telemundo.com/BillboardMujeresLatinasand Telemundo Entretenimiento on YouTube for all the latest.

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About Billboard:

Billboard is the ultimate barometer of success in music. Through its iconic charts, breaking news, thought leadership, multi-platform storytelling and world class events, Billboard tracks the world’s top musicians and the business that powers them. Since its origin in 1894, music leaders and fans across the world look to Billboard as the most trusted source for music information, spanning more than a dozen countries and published in 10 languages. The prestigious Billboard Music Awards are the only premium awards ceremony that recognize musicians for their undeniable achievements on the Billboard charts, using pure data to determine the winners, rather than relying on opaque committees or undisclosed voters to select the honorees giving fans maximum impact at each year's ceremony, as Billboard'schart data measures fans' engagement with their favorite music. Billboard’s other premium experiences range from the Billboard Power 100 to Billboard Women in Music, Billboard Latin Music Week, and Billboard Live, which connects the most impactful artists and industry leaders with fans from all cultures and corners of the globe.

About NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises: 

NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises leads the media industry in the production and distribution of Spanish-language content for U.S. Hispanics and audiences around the world. The company serves U.S. Hispanics through its national broadcast network, the cable network Universo, and digital platforms including the Telemundo app, a suite of FAST channels, and streaming services, such as Peacock, among others. The Telemundo Network offers Spanish-language entertainment, news, and sports content reaching 95% of U.S. Hispanic TV households in 210 markets through 30 owned stations and 91 affiliate stations. Telemundo also owns an independent station serving Puerto Rico. Anchored on Telemundo Studios, the network is the #1 producer of scripted Spanish-language content in the U.S., and the only network to produce original content specifically for US Hispanic audiences. Offering over 600 hours of reality TV shows a year, Telemundo is considered the undisputed Home of Reality TV in Hispanic media. The network is also the exclusive Spanish-language home of the world’s two most popular sporting events, the FIFA World Cup and the Olympic Games. NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises is a division of NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

Press Releases
March 24, 2025

The Academy of Country Music (ACM), Prime Video, and Dick Clark Productions (DCP) announced the first round of powerhouse performers for the landmark 60th Academy of Country Music Awards including Blake Shelton, Eric Church, and Lainey Wilson, with many more unforgettable performances to be revealed in the coming weeks. Hosted by 16-time ACM Award-winning entertainment icon Reba McEntire, the 60th ACM Awards will stream live exclusively for a global audience across 240+ countries and territories on Prime Video and the Amazon Music channel on Twitch on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at 8 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. CT / 5 p.m. PT from the Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas, the world headquarters of the Dallas Cowboys. Tickets are now available at SeatGeek.

The monumental show will celebrate six decades of Country Music and feature unforgettable performances by the genre’s most legendary and multi-award-winning stars. Six-time ACM Award recipient and former ACM Awards host Blake Shelton will take the stage as his top ten single “Texas” continues to rise up the charts. Seven-time ACM Award recipient Eric Church will perform on the heels of his newest album, Evangeline Vs. The Machine, dropping May 2. Reigning Entertainer of the Year and 12-time ACM Award recipient Lainey Wilson will return to the ACM Awards stage after winning the Academy’s highest honor in 2024.

This Emmy-nominated, star-powered experience will feature unprecedented performances, exclusive collaborations, and unexpected moments from the biggest Country Music stars of the past, present, and future, all while celebrating the genre’s most iconic and emerging talent. A limited number of tickets to the 60th ACM Awards are available for purchase on SeatGeek, offering fans exclusive entry into a nonstop party packed with performances by their favorite Country stars and seats closer to the action than ever.

Established in 1966, the Academy of Country Music Awards is the longest-running Country Music awards show and made history in 2022 as the first major awards ceremony to exclusively livestream, in collaboration with Prime Video. The 60th Academy of Country Music Awards is produced by Dick Clark Productions (DCP). Raj Kapoor is executive producer and showrunner, with Patrick Menton as co-executive producer. Damon Whiteside serves as executive producer for the Academy of Country Music, and Jay Penske and Barry Adelman serve as executive producers for DCP. John Saade will also continue to serve as consulting producer for Amazon MGM Studios.

Nominations for the 60th ACM Awards will be announced on Thursday, March 27, 2025, with additional performers, presenters and ACM Awards week events announced in the coming weeks. The Media Credential Application to cover the ACM Awards in Frisco, Texas is now available HERE.

Follow the Academy of Country Music on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok, join the conversation with #ACMawards, and sign up for the FREE ACM A-List for the latest news and updates in your email inbox.

The Mountain Valley Spring Water is the Official Water of the Academy of Country Music Awards.

About the Academy of Country Music:

Founded in Southern California in 1964 as a regional trade organization, the ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC (ACM) has grown in the 60 years since into a leading association for the Country Music industry. Headquartered in Nashville, TN and boasting record-high membership of more than 5,000 worldwide, the Academy serves as a powerhouse advocate for Country fans, artists, and all facets of the business, as well as a supporter of philanthropic work through charitable partner ACM LIFTING LIVES, dedicated to improving lives through the power of music and providing aid in times of need, with a focus on health initiatives. 2025 is a landmark year for the Academy with the 60th ACM Awards, hosted by entertainment icon Reba McEntire, returning to the world headquarters of the Dallas Cowboys in Texas for a third consecutive year and streaming live for a global audience on Prime Video. The Academy also remains relentlessly committed to creating a more inclusive environment for underrepresented groups in Country Music, from the boardroom to the stage, and proudly presents ACM LEVel Up, a two-year professional development and enrichment curriculum for rising leaders, among other initiatives. For more information, visit ACMcountry.com or ACMLiftingLives.org.

About Dick Clark Productions:

Dick Clark Productions (DCP) is the world's largest producer and proprietor of televised live event entertainment programming including the "Academy of Country Music Awards," "American Music Awards," "Billboard Music Awards," "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest," “Golden Globes,” “So You Think You Can Dance,” from 19 Entertainment and DCP, and “Streamy Awards.” Dick Clark Productions owns one of the world's most extensive and unique entertainment archive libraries with more than 60 years of award-winning shows, historic specials, performances, and legendary programming. Dick Clark Productions is owned by Penske Media Corporation, in a subsidiary joint venture between Penske Media and Eldridge. Dick Clark Productions is a Penske Media company. For more information, please visit DickClark.com.

About Prime Video:

Prime Video is a first-stop entertainment destination offering customers a vast collection of premium programming in one app available across thousands of devices. On Prime Video, customers can customize their viewing experience and find their favorite movies, series, documentaries, and live sports – including Amazon MGM Studios-produced series and movies Red One, Road House, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, Fallout, Reacher, The Boys, Cross, and The Idea of You; licensed fan favorites; Prime member exclusive access to coverage of live sports including Thursday Night Football, WNBA, and NWSL, and acclaimed sports documentaries including Bye Bye Barry and Kelce; and programming from partners such as Apple TV+, Max, Crunchyroll and MGM+ via Prime Video add-on subscriptions, as well as more than 500 free ad-supported (FAST) Channels. Prime members in the U.S. can share a variety of benefits, including Prime Video, by using Amazon Household. Prime Video is one benefit among many that provides savings, convenience, and entertainment as part of the Prime membership. All customers, regardless of whether they have a Prime membership or not, can rent or buy titles via the Prime Video Store, and can enjoy even more content for free with ads. Customers can also go behind the scenes of their favorite movies and series with exclusive X-Ray access. For more info visit www.amazon.com/primevideo.

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59th ACM Awards Electronic Press Kit

Show Clips HERE; EPK/Video Footage/Photos HERE

Media Contacts

Sunshine Sachs Morgan & Lylis: ACMawards@ssmandl.com

Academy of Country Music: Jesse Knutson, jesse@acmcountry.com | Lexi Cothran, lexi.cothran@acmcountry.com

Dick Clark Productions: Gina Sorial, gsorial@dickclark.com

Amazon MGM Studios/Prime Video: Leshelle Sargent, leshelle.sargent@amazonstudios.com | Paige DuBois, paige.dubois@amazonstudios.com | Mekeisha Madden Toby, mekeisha.maddentoby@amazonstudios.com | Salem Hawatmeh, salem.hawatmeh@amazonstudios.com

CBS and Dick Clark Productions announced today that the 2025 AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS (AMAs), the world’s largest fan-voted music awards show, is set to air live from Las Vegas on Memorial Day, Monday, May 26 on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+ in the U.S.* The 51st AMAs will broadcast globally across linear and digital platforms and will honor the most popular songs and artists of the year while paying tribute to our country’s troops. More details to be announced soon.

Celebrating the most iconic music in America—the American Music Awards is the world’s largest fan-voted award show honoring today’s most influential artists and their passionate fanbases. Each Memorial Day, the AMAs pays special tribute to our veterans through authentic performances and unforgettable moments. Created by legendary producer and visionary Dick Clark and first awarded in 1974, the AMAs is known for delivering half a century of iconic performances, enduring moments that have defined and shaped pop culture, as well as a history of introducing audiences to breakthrough artists.

This year marks the return of the AMAs following October 2024’s top-rated “American Music Awards 50th Anniversary Special” on CBS - named one of the most-watched entertainment specials of the year.  As the most-streamed AMAs in the show's history, the star-studded special surpassed 13M in reach and averaged over 6.1M viewers, an increase of +53% from the last show in 2022 on ABC, making it the largest year over year growth of a music special or award show in the world.  The evening celebrated half a century of groundbreaking music with an all-star packed lineup that included Jennifer Lopez, Mariah Carey, Gloria Estefan, Jennifer Hudson, Carrie Underwood, Green Day, Brad Paisley, Chaka Khan, Sheila E., Gladys Knight, Kane Brown, Nelly, Nile Rodgers & CHIC, RAYE, Stray Kids, AJ McLean, Jimmy Kimmel, Kate Hudson, Lance Bass, Reba McEntire, Samuel L. Jackson, and Smokey Robinson.

The AMAs is produced by Dick Clark Productions.

For the latest news, exclusive content, and updates, follow the AMAs:

*Paramount+ with SHOWTIME subscribers will have access to stream live via the live feed of their local CBS affiliate on the service, as well as on demand. Paramount+ Essential subscribers will not have the option to stream live but will have access to on-demand the day after the special airs.

About CBS

CBS, a subsidiary of Paramount Global, creates and distributes industry-leading content across a variety of platforms to audiences around the world. The Company has businesses with origins that date back to the dawn of the broadcasting age as well as new ventures that operate on the leading edge of media. It includes some of the industry’s most successful and popular brands and businesses: CBS Television Network, CBS News and Stations, CBS Sports, CBS Studios, CBS Media Ventures and CBS digital properties.

About Dick Clark Productions

Dick Clark Productions (DCP) is the world's largest producer and proprietor of televised live event entertainment programming including the "Academy of Country Music Awards," "American Music Awards," "Billboard Music Awards," "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest," “Golden Globes,” “So You Think You Can Dance,” from 19 Entertainment and DCP, and “Streamy Awards.” Dick Clark Productions owns one of the world's most extensive and unique entertainment archive libraries with more than 60 years of award-winning shows, historic specials, performances, and legendary programming. Dick Clark Productions is owned by Penske Media Corporation, in a subsidiary joint venture between Penske Media and Eldridge. Dick Clark Productions is a Penske Media company. For more information, please visitDickClark.com.

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Media Contacts

Dick Clark Productions, Gina Sorial, gsorial@dickclark.com

CBS, Kate Fisher, KHFisher@cbs.com

Press Releases
February 24, 2025
Press Releases
February 21, 2025

Today, Billboard unveiled the exciting opening acts for its star-studded concert series at South by Southwest (SXSW) in Austin, TX. Billboard THE STAGE at SXSW will feature an incredible roster of emerging talent alongside the previously announced headliners: Koe Wetzel, Grupo Frontera, and John Summit. The concert series will take place from March 13-15 at the iconic Moody Amphitheater at Waterloo Park.

Kicking off the series on March 13, Ashley Cooke will open for Texas-born country sensation Koe Wetzel. On March 14, Majo Aguilar will warm up the crowd for the Música Mexicana powerhouse Grupo Frontera, and on March 15, DJ Nala will get the party started before globally-renowned dance music artist John Summit takes the stage to close out the weekend with his high-energy beats.

Ticket Information:

Tickets for Billboard THE STAGE at SXSW are now on sale via Ticketmaster with a reserved amount exclusively for existing SXSW Platinum and Music Badge holders, and SXSW Music Festival wristband holders. 

Don't miss your chance to experience these incredible performances live! For more information and to purchase tickets, please click HERE

Additional Experiences:

  • Carnival Cruise Line will provide an exciting Celebration Key-inspired experience at THE STAGE, complete with themed pedicabs and a tropical paradise zone at the venue.
  • Azzaro Parfums will offer a fragrance sampling station throughout the event, where guests will have the opportunity to explore Azzaro’s iconic WANTED collection, experiencing signature scents in an interactive, hands-on environment.
  • Bulleit Frontier Whiskey will be on site to toast music’s movers and shakers of SXSW with their Frontier Whiskey lounge accessible to guests 21+. The lounge will feature a private bar and place to relax between sets as well as a whiskey sampling and custom signature cocktails at all concessions.
  • In partnership with REVERB, one lucky winner will receive a VIP trip to SXSW, including access to THE STAGE @ SXSW, a meet-and-greet with Koe Wetzel, and more. To enter the contest, please visit prizeo.com/Koe.

If you are interested in covering Billboard THE STAGE at SXSW in Austin, please reach out to Lydia Baskharoon at lbaskharoon@pmc.com

Follow Billboard on Social Media 

Instagram: @billboard @billboardlatin @billboarddance @billboardcountry

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TikTok: @billboard 

Facebook: @billboard @billboardlatin @billboarddance @billboardcountry

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ABOUT BILLBOARD 

Billboard is the ultimate barometer of success in music. Through its iconic charts, breaking news, thought leadership, multi-platform storytelling and world class events, Billboard tracks the world’s top musicians and the business that powers them. Since its origin in 1894, music leaders and fans across the world look to Billboard as the most trusted source for music information, spanning more than a dozen countries and published in 10 languages. The prestigious Billboard Music Awards are the only premium awards ceremony that recognize musicians for their undeniable achievements on the Billboard charts, using pure data to determine the winners, rather than relying on opaque committees or undisclosed voters to select the honorees giving fans maximum impact at each year's ceremony, as Billboard's chart data measures fans' engagement with their favorite music. Billboard’s other premium experiences range from the Billboard Power 100 to Billboard Women in Music, Billboard Latin Music Week, and Billboard Live, which connects the most impactful artists and industry leaders with fans from all cultures and corners of the globe.

Media Contacts:  

Penske Media Corporation/Billboard 

Lydia Baskharoon, lbaskharoon@pmc.com  

SXSW

Benjamin Perez, benjamin@sxsw.com

Press Releases
January 3, 2025

January 3, 2025 - New York, NY: In a distinguished ceremony held this morning in New York City, Gerry Byrne, PMC’s Vice Chairman and veteran Marine Officer, was honored with the U.S. Navy’s top civilian accolade, the Distinguished Public Service Award. Presented by Carlos Del Toro, Secretary of the Navy, the award recognized Mr. Byrne’s outstanding service of substantial and long-term benefit to the Department of the Navy.

 

First established in 1951, the Navy Distinguished Public Service Award stands as the highest tribute that the Secretary of the Navy can bestow upon a civilian not employed by the Department of the Navy. This prestigious award highlights Mr.Byrne’s lifelong commitment to supporting military and veteran communities through various and extensive initiatives and board memberships.

 

“I am honored to bestow the Navy Distinguished Public Service Award to MarineCorps Vietnam Veteran Mr. Gerry Byrne,” said Del Toro. “His unwavering support of our Nation’s veterans, paired with his belief in participation and his innovative initiatives and leadership, has greatly enhanced our Department of the Navy’s community engagement. His contributions to our military are incalculable.”

 

“Being recognized by the U.S. Navy is both an incredible honor and a humbling reminder of the importance of service,” said Byrne. “Supporting our military and veteran communities is something I consider both a duty and a privilege. To be acknowledged with this award is truly an appreciated bonus, reinforcing the deep value of giving back.”

 

A staunch advocate for active participation, Mr. Byrne is on the boards of numerous nonprofit organizations including The Intrepid Museum, The BobWoodruff Foundation, The Fisher House Foundation, The USO, City Meals on Wheels, The Gotham Film & Media Institute, The Fisher Center forAlzheimer’s Research, Friends of the NYC Vietnam Veterans Plaza, The CreativeCoalition, The Hamptons International Film Festival (Chairman – AdvisoryBoard), The John A. Reisenbach Foundation, and The Armory Foundation. He is also on the Advisory Board of the Fordham University Gabelli School and the Board of NYC’s John Jay College of Criminal Justice. In November 2012, Mr. Byrne founded Veterans Week NYC, launching a series of events dedicated to honoring and supporting veterans and their families. And in May 2017, he established Veterans on Campus NYC, a veteran’s support consortium across all NYC colleges and universities attended by veterans under the GI Bill.  

 

A 1966 graduate of Fordham College, Mr. Byrne served as a Marine Officer in Vietnam in 1968/69 and was awarded the Navy Achievement Medal with Combat V.Additionally, Byrne was inducted into the Fordham University Military Hall of Fame in 2022.

 

About Penske Media Corporation 

Penske Media Corporation (PMC) is a leading global media and information services company whose award-winning content attracts a passionate monthly audience of more than 350 million. Since 2004, PMC has been a pioneer in digital media and live events, reaching viewers on all screens across its ever-growing constellation of iconic brands, which includes Variety, RollingStone, The Hollywood Reporter, Billboard, Dick Clark Productions, WWD, SHEMedia, Robb Report, Deadline, Sportico, BGR, ARTnews, Fairchild Media, Vibe,IndieWire, Artforum, Gold Derby and Luminate, the premier data and analytics company. PMC’s journalists and content creators deliver daily the most comprehensive news and information in their industries and areas of coverage, unequaled in ambition, depth, and courage. In addition, PMC owns several of the most iconic and vital cultural events such as The Golden Globes, Country MusicAwards (ACMs), Billboard Music Awards (BBMAs), New Year’s Rockin’ Eve, SXSW,American Music Awards (AMAs), LA3C, Life is Beautiful, Latin Music Week, andATX Television Festival. Penske Media is headquartered in New York and Los Angeles with additional offices in 14 countries worldwide, for more information, please visit www.PMC.com. 

Los Angeles, CA — December 13, 2024 — Today, Penske Media Corporation (PMC) announced that Billboard, IndieWire, Rolling Stone, The Hollywood Reporter, and Variety received a total of 122 awards at the 17th Annual National Arts & Entertainment Journalism Awards, presented by the Los Angeles Press Club on December 1. These prestigious honors highlighted the exceptional work of PMC’s journalists, photographers, and media teams, further solidifying the company's leadership in entertainment media.

PMC outlets were recognized across the board for their outstanding contributions in a variety of categories, including Print Journalist of the Year, Online Journalist of the Year as well as investigative reporting, photography, business journalism, critical reviews and more. The awards underscore the high level of talent and creativity within the PMC family and their continued impact on the world of arts and entertainment journalism.

Penske Media Penske Media Corporation Takes Honors in the Following Key Categories:

PRINT JOURNALIST OF THE YEAR

  • Chris Willman, Variety
  • 2nd: Tatiana Siegel, Variety
  • 3rd: Seth Abramovitch, The Hollywood Reporter

ONLINE JOURNALIST OF THE YEAR — Tied to an Organization  

  • Mesfin Fekadu, The Hollywood Reporter
  • 2nd: Clayton Davis, Variety

ONLINE JOURNALIST OF THE YEAR — Independent

  • 3rd: A.D. Amorosi, Variety, Flood, SPIN

PHOTOJOURNALIST OF THE YEAR

  • 2nd: Dan Doperalski, Variety

CRITIC — ANY MEDIA PLATFORM (BROADCAST, PRINT, OR ONLINE)

Film Critic — Under 1,000 words

  • Chris Willman, Variety
  • 2nd: Siddhant Adlakha, JoySauce/IndieWire/Variety

Film Critic — Over 1,000 words

  • David Ehrlich, IndieWire
  • 2nd: Owen Gleiberman, Variety

TV Critic

  • 2nd: Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter

Music Critic

  • 3rd: Mesfin Fekadu, The Hollywood Reporter

ANY MEDIA PLATFORM (BROADCAST, PRINT, OR ONLINE)

Celebrity Investigative, Any Media

  • Seija Rankin, Jason Rovou, Stephanie Fischette, Nekesa Mumbi Moody, Maer Roshan, The Hollywood Reporter, “Will Ferrell on Navigating His Best Friend's Transition in ‘Will & Harper’”
  • 2nd: Gary Baum, The Hollywood Reporter, “Get Me Bryan Freedman!”
  • 3rd: Tatiana Siegel, Variety, “Crisis at Marvel: Jonathan Majors Back-Up Plans, ‘The Marvels’ Reshoots, Reviving Original Avengers and More Issues Revealed”

Headline, Any Media

  • 3rd: Tom Bruneggemann, IndieWire, “They Don’t Climax in IMAX — or, Why Films with Sexy Sizzle Are Rare Today”

BOOK

Non-Fiction Book

  • 3rd: Ramin Setoodeh, HarperCollins Publishers, “Apprentice in Wonderland: How Donald Trump and Mark Burnett Took America Through the Looking Glass”

PHOTOGRAPHY/ART (PRINT OR ONLINE)

News Photo

  • Michael Buckner, Haley Kluge, Jennifer Dorn, Variety, “SAG Fran Strike Cover”
  • 3rd: Roger Kisby, Rolling Stone, “F1 Opener”

Portrait Photo, TV/Film

  • Dan Doperalski, Jennifer Dorn, Haley Kluge, Variety, “David Oyelowo Portrait”
  • 3rd: Collier Schorr, Rolling Stone, “Kristen Stewart Uncensored: ‘I Want to Do the Gayest Thing You’ve Ever Seen in Your Life’”

Portrait Photo, Music/Arts

  • 3rd: Ash Barhamand, Ava Selbach, Peter B. Cury and Julia & Vincent, The Hollywood Reporter, “Renee Rapp”

Feature Photo

  • 2nd: Ash Barhamand, Ava Selbach, Peter B. Cury and Dan Winters, The Hollywood Reporter, “Nathan Fielder + Emma Stone”
  • 3rd: Jenny Sargent, Naomy Pedroza and Joelle Grace Taylor, Billboard, “Lainey Wilson”

Action Photo

  • Chris Willman, Variety, “Brandi Carlile concert photo/The Best Concerts of 2023”

Photo Essay

  • Ash Barhamand, Ava Selbach, Naomy Pedroza, Peter B. Cury, Munachi Osegbu, The Hollywood Reporter, “Hollywood’s Top Stylists”
  • 2nd: Alexi Lubomirski, Jennifer Dorn and Haley Kluge, Variety, “Actors on Actors (Oscars)”

Illustration

  • 2nd: Neil Jamieson, Haley Kluge and Jennifer Dorn, Variety, “Star Trek Illustrations”

Page Layout

  • 2nd: Haley Kluge, Ted Keller, Francesco Muzzi and Jennifer Dorn, Variety, “AI Splash”

Cover Art

  • Joe Hutchinson, Rolling Stone, “May 2024 Billie Eilish cover”
  • 2nd: Haley Kluge, Jennifer Dorn and Jonny Marlow, Variety, “Anya Taylor Joy Cover”
  • 3rd: Peter B. Cury and Zuzanna Rogatty, The Hollywood Reporter, “The Oscar Issue”

PRINT/ONLINE

Business, Film, Print/Online

  • 2nd: Rebecca Rubin, Variety, “‘We’re Still Here’: How AMC Theatres Is Struggling With $4.5 Billion in Debt and Surviving Thanks to Taylor Swift, Viral Popcorn Buckets and More”
  • 3rd: Gene Maddaus, Variety, “Mickey Mouse, Long a Symbol in Copyright Wars, to Enter Public Domain: ‘It’s Finally Happening’”

Business, TV/Streaming, Print/Online

  • Tatiana Siegel, Variety, “Inside the Battle for CNN: Jeff Zucker, David Zaslav, Chris Licht and 18 Months of Crazy Backstabbing”
  • 2nd: Jennifer Maas, Variety, “Peak TV Has Peaked: From Exhausted Talent to Massive Losses, the Writers Strike Magnifies an Industry in Freefall”

Business, Music related, Print/Online

  • 3rd: Eric Renner Brown, Billboard, “Sphere digital feature”

Business, Tech/Design/Arts related, Print/Online

  • 2nd: Seth Abramovitch, The Hollywood Reporter, “A Pellicano Target’s Second Act”

Entertainment Industry/Arts Investigative, Print/Online

  • Tatiana Siegel, Variety, “Crisis at Marvel: Jonathan Majors Back-Up Plans, ‘The Marvels’ Reshoots, Reviving Original Avengers and More Issues Revealed”

Obituary/In Appreciation, Film Personalities, Print/Online

  • Owen Gleiberman, Variety, “Remembering Piper Laurie in ‘Carrie’ and ‘The Hustler’: A Special Combination of Vulnerability and Power”

Obituary/In Appreciation, TV Personalities, Print/Online

  • 2nd: Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, “Critic’s Appreciation: Matthew Perry Masterfully Walked the Line Between Mirth and Melancholy”

Obituary/In Appreciation, Music and Other Arts Personalities, Print/Online

  • 3rd: Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, “Tony Bennett Gave an Iconic 'Goodfellas' Moment Its Charge — but He Didn't Like Being Associated with It”

PRINT (NEWSPAPERS OR MAGAZINES)

General News, Print

  • 3rd: Brent Lang, Tatiana Siegel and Matt Donnelly, Variety, “Showstopper! Strikes Plunge Hollywood Into Chaos With Pricey Movie Delays, Pay Battles and AI Anxiety”

CELEBRITY NEWS, PRINT 

Diversity in the TV/Film Industry, Print

  • Brent Lang, Variety, “Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy on Her Revealing Diane von Furstenberg Documentary and Directing a ‘Star Wars’ Movie”
  • 3rd: Nekesa Mumbi Moody, The Hollywood Reporter, “Oprah and ‘The Color Purple’ Stars on the New Musical Remake: ‘It’s Bright. It’s Vibrant. It’s Us’”

Diversity in the Music/Performing Arts/Arts Industry, Print

  • 2nd: Katie Bain, Billboard, “Finding Harmony”
  • 3rd: Thania Garcia, Variety, “Meet the Women Managing Música Mexicana’s Breakout Stars, From Xavi to Yahritza Y Su Esencia and More”

Personality Profile, Film Industry — Under 2,500 Words, Print

  • 2nd: Kate Aurthur, Variety, “Carey Mulligan Never Felt Like a ‘Proper Actor.’ Then Came ‘Maestro’: ‘I’m Going to Absolutely Do It All’”

Personality Profile, TV/Streaming Industry — Under 2,500 Words, Print

  • 2nd: Emily Longeretta, Variety, “‘It Was Never My Intention to Be a Heartthrob’: Josh Hartnett on Finding His Focus, Shedding the Darkness of ‘Black Mirror’ and That ‘Bats--- Crazy’ ‘Trap’ Script”

Personality Profile, Music and Other Arts — Under 2,500 Words, Print

  • 2nd: Kim Masters, The Hollywood Reporter, “Linda Yaccarino’s Very Unmerry X Mess”

Personality Profile, Film Industry — Over 2,500 Words, Print

  • Alex Morris, Rolling Stone, “Kristen Stewart Uncensored: ‘I Want to Do the Gayest Thing You’ve Ever Seen in Your Life’”

Personality Profile, TV/Streaming Industry — Over 2,500 Words, Print

  • Seth Abramovitch, The Hollywood Reporter, “Cheryl Hines … as First Lady? The ‘Curb’ Star on Life After Larry and Marriage to RFK Jr.”
  • 3rd: Kate Aurthur, Variety, “Long Live Shiv Roy: Sarah Snook Tells All on That ‘Succession’ Ending, Her Pregnancy and Crying Through the Finale”

Personality Profile, Music and Other Arts — Over 2,500 Words, Print

  • 2nd: Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, “Billie Eilish Would Like to Reintroduce Herself”
  • 3rd: Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, “Teezo Touchdown: Birth of a Rock Star”

Film Industry Feature — Under 1,000 Words, Print

  • Katcy Stephan, Variety, “‘MoviePass, MovieCrash’: Founder Stacy Spikes on Mitch Lowe, Racial Bias and Where the Company Stands Today”
  • 2nd: Beatrice Verhoeven and Scott Feinberg, The Hollywood Reporter, “As the Actors Strike Ends, Many Awards Contenders and Campaigners Are Scrambling to Make Up for Lost Time”

TV Industry Feature — Under 1,000 Words, Print

  • Lacey Rose, The Hollywood Reporter, “Dan Harmon Is Ready to Talk About All of It (Including the Justin Roiland Drama)”
  • 3rd: Katcy Stephan, Variety, “‘Futurama:’ John DiMaggio on His Salary Battle and Return as Bender”

Music/Performing Arts Industry Feature — Under 1,000 Words, Print

  • Mesfin Fekadu, The Hollywood Reporter, “Dolly Parton on Turning Down the Super Bowl and Her New Rock Album: ‘I Don’t Want It to Be Half-Ass Country’”
  • 2nd: Jon Burlingame, Variety, “‘Law & Order’ Composer Mike Post Creates New Bluegrass and Blues Album”

Film Industry Feature — Over 1,000 Words, Print

  • Scott Feinberg, The Hollywood Reporter, “‘Schindler’s List’: An Oral History of a Masterpiece”
  • 2nd: Jon Burlingame, Variety, “‘Maestro’: How Bradley Cooper Turned Bernstein’s Classical Music into a Film Score”
  • 3rd: Adam B. Vary, Variety, “‘The Blair Witch Project’ Actors Call Out ‘Reprehensible Behavior’ After Missing Out on Profits for Decades: ‘Don’t Do What We Did’ (EXCLUSIVE)”

TV Industry Feature — Over 1,000 Words, Print

  • 2nd: Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, “Anderson Cooper on His Complicated Vanderbilt Legacy and CNN After Chris Licht”

Visual Arts/Architecture Feature — Over 1,000 Words, Print

  • 3rd: Gary Baum, The Hollywood Reporter, “Museums Are Reckoning With Looted Art. Now It’s LACMA’s Turn”

Celebrity Feature, Print

  • Rebecca Keegan, Katie Kilkenny, The Hollywood Reporter, “Fran Drescher’s Role of a Lifetime”

Columnist, Print

  • 3rd: Andre Gee, Rolling Stone

Commentary Analysis/Trend, Film, Print

  • 2nd: Brent Lang, Variety, “How Steven Spielberg Dominated Culture and the 1994 Oscars With ‘Jurassic Park’ and ‘Schindler’s List’”
  • 3rd: Lacey Rose and Lesley Goldberg, The Hollywood Reporter, “Why Hollywood Is in the Throes of an IP Frenzy”

Commentary Analysis/Trend, TV, Print

  • 2nd: Michael Schneider, Variety, “Repeats, Reality and 'Yellowstone': How Network TV Is Marketing Fall Lineups Without Many Scripted Favorites”
  • 3rd: Clayton Davis, Variety, “‘Love on the Spectrum’ Is Showing Me Examples of How My Autistic Son Could Be as an Adult — and It’s Amazing”

Commentary Analysis/Trend, Music, Print

  • Chris Willman, Variety, “Jason Aldean Already Had the Most Contemptible Country Song of the Decade. The Video Is Worse”
  • 3rd: Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, “Breaking Through Rock Journalism’s Boys’ Club”

Entertainment Publication, Print

  • 2nd: Billboard, Rebecca Milzoff, “Billboard: The Sports Issue”

TV/VIDEO/FILM

Personality Profile, Film Personalities, TV

  • 2nd: Lesley Corral, Francesca Manto, Dominoe Ibarra and Lacey Rose, The Hollywood Reporter, “Glen Powell Shares His Hollywood Firsts: From Singing 'Unwritten' To 'Spy Kids' Set, Twisters & More”

RADIO/PODCASTS

Anchor/Host, Radio/Podcast

  • 2nd: Michael Schneider, Clayton Davis, Jazz Tangcay, Jenelle Riley and Emily Longeretta, Variety, “Variety's Award Circuit Podcast Hosts”

One-on-One Interview, Film Personalities, Radio/Podcast

  • 2nd: Clayton Davis, Variety, “Selena Gomez on Her Cannes Win for Best Actress, ‘Only Murders’ and Potentially Becoming Most Emmy-Nominated Latina Producer”

One-on-One Interview, TV Personalities, Radio/Podcast

  • 2nd: Michael Schneider, Variety, “Day Eating With Seth Meyers: The 'Late Night' Host Counts Down His Top 10 Pizza List”

One-on-One Interview, Other Arts Personalities, Radio/Podcast

  • 3rd: Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, “Geddy Lee Tells All: 'My Effin' Life' — and Rush's Possible Future”

Best Arts or Entertainment Regular Podcast

  • Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, “Rolling Stone Music Now”
  • 3rd: Scott Feinberg, The Hollywood Reporter, “Awards Chatter”

ONLINE (CONTENT EXCLUSIVE TO THE INTERNET)

Hard News, TV/Streaming Related, Online

  • 2nd: Krystie Lee Yandoli, Rolling Stone, “Chaos, Comedy, and ‘Crying Rooms’: Inside Jimmy Fallon’s ‘Tonight Show’”

Hard News, Film Related, Online

  • 2nd: Mia Galuppo and Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, “Netflix Enters Its Dan Lin Era”
  • 3rd: Ellise Shafer and Alex Ritman, Variety, “Alan Menken, Sarah Sherman, Alex Winter and Larry Charles Join Jewish Creatives Supporting Jonathan Glazer’s Oscars Speech in Open Letter (EXCLUSIVE)”

Hard News, Music/Arts Related, Online

  • David Browne, Nancy Dillon, Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, “‘They Wanted to Dance in Peace. And They Got Slaughtered’”
  • 2nd: Mesfin Fekadu, The Hollywood Reporter, “How Jason Aldean Cynically Built “Small Town” to Appeal to Trump Country”

Soft News, TV/Streaming Related, Online

  • Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, “Bryan Lee O'Malley Wanted 'Scott Pilgrim Takes Off' to Surprise You”
  • 2nd: Mesfin Fekadu, The Hollywood Reporter, “Hulu’s ‘Under the Bridge’ Tells the Story of Reena Virk — and The Notorious B.I.G.”
  • 3rd: Meredith Woerner, Variety, “The True Story Behind Truman Capote’s Ashes Being Auctioned Off on ‘Feud’”

Soft News, Film Related, Online

  • 3rd: Ryan Gajewski, The Hollywood Reporter, “Animation at a Crossroads as Hope Mixes with Anxiety”

Soft News, Music/Arts Related, Online

  • Jem Aswad, Variety, “Why David Bowie Killed Ziggy Stardust, 50 Years Ago Today”

Diversity in the TV/Streaming Industry, Online

  • Abbey White, The Hollywood Reporter, “How The CW’s ‘Sight Unseen’ Built a Production For and Driven By Blind and Low Vision Creatives”

Diversity in the Film Industry, Online

  • Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, “For Female Creatives, Hollywood Is Still Just as ‘Bleak’ as Some Fear, but It Doesn’t Have to Be”
  • 2nd: Clayton Davis, Variety, “Black Women Executives Are Exiting Studio Leadership Posts and Hollywood’s Doing Nothing About It”
  • 3rd: Sharareh Drury, Variety, “‘Dune 2’ Criticized for Lack of Middle Eastern and North African Inclusion and Influences: ‘A Missed Opportunity’”

Diversity in the Music/Performing Arts Industry, Online

  • 3rd: Abbey White, The Hollywood Reporter, “A Neuro-Inclusive Take on ‘Spring Awakening’: ‘We Don’t Need to Break People Down’”

Personality Profile, Film Personalities, Online

  • Kate Erbland, IndieWire, “Kirsten Dunst Is Our Most Reasonable Movie Star”
  • 3rd: Clayton Davis, Variety, “Paul Giamatti on ‘Sideways’ Oscar Snub, the Secret to His ‘Holdovers’ Lazy Eye and How He’s Still ‘Figuring Out How to Act on Film’”

Personality Profile, Music Personalities, Online

  • 3rd: Ellise Shafer, Variety, “Peter Doherty and Katia deVidas on Making Doc ‘Stranger in My Own Skin’ About the ‘Terror and Danger’ of Drug Addiction — and Falling in Love in the Process”

TV Feature, Online

  • 2nd: J. Kim Murphy, Variety, “‘Winning Time’ Ends in Defeat With an Awkward, Surprise Series Finale”

Film Feature, Actor Related, Online

  • 2nd: Katcy Stephan, Variety, “Tom Hardy on His Wild ‘Bikeriders’ Accent and Knowing ‘Furiosa’ Is ‘Special’ (Without Even Seeing It Yet)”
  • 3rd: Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, “94-Year-Old June Squibb Does Her Own Stunts in ‘Thelma,’ a Sundance Spin on ‘Mission: Impossible’”

Film Feature, Filmmaker Related, Online

  • 2nd: J. Kim Murphy, Variety, “‘Koyaanisqatsi’ Director Godfrey Reggio Unravels His New Odyssey ‘Once Within a Time’ Amid Humanity’s Accelerating Self-Destruction”
  • 3rd: Todd Gilchrist, Variety, “Director Martin Brest Revisits the Triumphs of 'Beverly Hills Cop' and 'Midnight Run,' and Reflects On His Post-'Gigli' Hollywood Exile”

Film Feature, Production/History Related, Online

  • David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, “Hollywood’s 20 Most Erotic Movies, Ranked”
  • 3rd: Gary Baum and Katie Kilkenny, The Hollywood Reporter, “Unmasking the AMPTP: Hollywood Labor’s Opaque Nemesis”

Theater Feature, Online

  • 2nd: Brent Lang, Variety, “How Broadway’s ‘Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club’ Pulls Off Its Audacious, Sensual 75-Minute Prologue”

Celebrity Feature, Online

  • Pamela Chelin, Variety, “Martin Scorsese Hosts Robbie Robertson Tribute Concert, With Jackson Browne and Others Paying Musical Homage”

Columnist, Online

  • 2nd: Mesfin Fekadu, The Hollywood Reporter, “The Download, a column by Hollywood Reporter Senior Music Editor Mesfin Fekadu”

Commentary Analysis/Trend, Film, Online

  • Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, “A New Wave of Films Experiments With How We See Climate Change”
  • 2nd: Sharareh Drury, Variety, “‘Dune 2’ Criticized for Lack of Middle Eastern and North African Inclusion and Influences: ‘A Missed Opportunity’”
  • 3rd: Carolyn Giardina, The Hollywood Reporter, “VFX Pros Expose The Hidden Costs of Selling a Movie as ‘Real’”

Commentary Analysis/Trend, TV, Online

  • Clayton Davis, Variety, “‘Love on the Spectrum’ Is Showing Me Examples of How My Autistic Son Could Be as an Adult — and It’s Amazing”
  • 2nd: Brian Steinberg, Variety, “TV Talkers From Pat McAfee to Rachel Maddow Gain New License to Blast Bosses On-Air”

Commentary Analysis/Trend, Other Arts, Online

  • James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter, “When a Ketamine Therapy Visit Goes Horribly Wrong”

Entertainment Website, Online

  • The Hollywood Reporter Staff, The Hollywood Reporter, “THR.com”
  • 3rd: Variety, Variety, “variety.com”

ENTERTAINMENT BLOG BY AN INDIVIDUAL NOT TIED TO AN ORGANIZATION

Entertainment Blog

  • 2nd: Aaron Couch and Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, “Heat Vision”

SOCIAL MEDIA

Best Journalistic use of Social Media to Tell or Enhance a Story

  • 2nd: Rachel Seo and Julia MacCary, Variety, “Variety Actors on Actors Season 20”
  • 3rd: Mesfin Fekadu, The Hollywood Reporter, “The Hollywood Reporter music articles told through Instagram Stories”

About Penske Media Corporation 

Penske Media Corporation (PMC) is a leading global media and information services company whose award-winning content attracts a passionate monthly audience of more than 350 million. Since 2004, PMC has been a pioneer in digital media and live events, reaching viewers on all screens across its ever-growing constellation of iconic brands, which includes Variety, Rolling Stone, The Hollywood Reporter, Billboard, Dick Clark Productions, WWD, SHE Media, Robb Report, Deadline, Sportico, BGR, ARTnews, Fairchild Media, Vibe, IndieWire, Artforum, Gold Derby and Luminate, the premier data and analytics company. PMC’s journalists and content creators deliver daily the most comprehensive news and information in their industries and areas of coverage, unequaled in ambition, depth, and courage. In addition, PMC owns several of the most iconic and vital cultural events such as The Golden Globes, Country Music Awards (ACMs), Billboard Music Awards (BBMAs), New Year’s Rockin’ Eve, SXSW, American Music Awards (AMAs), LA3C, Life is Beautiful, Latin Music Week, and ATX Television Festival. Penske Media is headquartered in New York and Los Angeles with additional offices in 14 countries worldwide, for more information, please visit www.PMC.com. 

Press Releases
December 13, 2024
Press Releases
December 11, 2024

Penske Media Corporation (PMC), the leading global media, live events and data analytics company, recently released findings from their pop culture study, Power of Shared Cultural Connections. The study explores the powerful impact of shared cultural moments and immersive events on consumer engagement, revealing that these experiences resonate profoundly with audiences, foster lifelong memories and community bonds, and offer brands a unique opportunity to cultivate loyalty and engagement through these immersive events.

“At PMC, our research shows that brands have a unique opportunity to be a part of cultural moments by engaging in shared experiences which forge deep emotional connections and loyalty that traditional media channels cannot match,” said Dan Owen, EVP, GM, Strategic Solutions Group at PMC. “As a conduit for creating these collective experiences, PMC helps our partners tap into the power of pop culture and immersive events, embedding themselves in the memories that shape fandoms.”

Key takeaways from the “Power of Shared Cultural Connections” study include:

Major pop culture experiences are a pathway to lifelong memories and provide the thrill of unexpected connection. At a moment in time when much of the world is more isolated than ever, audiences want moments that fuel gratitude and bring us closer to ourselves and each other. 77% say major pop culture experiences are a source of lifelong memories, and 72% seek out pop culture events that offer immersion into the worlds of their favorite shows, movies and artists (86% among Gen Z respondents).

Shared cultural experiences are powerful community builders, particularly when they resonate deeply with the audience’s passions and interests. The more personal and human the stories surrounding the moment are, the more impactful it becomes. 63% seek out pop culture experiences that offer deeper connections to personal interests, and 56% of Gen Z respondents say that they seek out pop culture events that offer deeper community connections with like-minded fans. 

Events are always in the plans. 92% plan to attend or wish to attend pop cultural events, including music, film, and art festivals, concerts, immersive experiences and exhibits, in the next year.

Award shows are a vital part of pop culture, connecting us with our favorite artists and acting as a unifying force that creates memorable historical moments. 87% of audiences identify as being“obsessed” or “casual” fans of major award shows. Award shows foster community, with 58% saying they talk to their friends and family about them.

Brands have an incredible power as the facilitators of shared cultural connection. Creating exclusive access that brings fans closer to those moments, and the artists they love most, yields extreme loyalty. 63% consider themselves a super fan of a musician (80% of Gen Z) with 43% saying that if their favorite music artist wears/endorses something, it influences their purchase decision. Additionally, 52% would feel more loyal to a brand if it provided access to live-streamed cultural events.

The findings of PMC’s Power of Shared Cultural Connections study demonstrate that shared cultural moments profoundly influence consumer engagement. This research highlights the critical role that brands play in facilitating these vital connections and creating experiences that not only build emotional ties but also foster enduring loyalty.

To explore the full details of PMC’s research, download the study at: www.pmc.com/2025popculturereport

Report Methodology

In August 2024, Penske Media Corporation (PMC) surveyed a highly targeted segment of 1200 engaged, pop-culturally aware individuals to explore their interest and interaction with live experiences, events, and key cultural moments; as well as the significance these hold for fans, artists, and the brands that make them happen. This study incorporates a blend of qualitative, quantitative, and first-party data, with a spotlight on distinct generational groups: Gen Z, Millennials, Gen X, and Boomers.

Press Releases
October 14, 2024

“AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS 50TH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL” SURPASSED 12.9 MILLION IN REACH, AND AVERAGED OVER 6 MILLION VIEWERS, UP +54% MAKING IT THE LARGEST YEAR-OVER-YEAR GROWTH OF A MUSIC SPECIAL OR AWARD SHOW ON TELEVISION IN 2024 

65 MILLION Views Generated Across Social Media Platforms Since the Show's Airdate on 10/6

  • The American Music Awards 50th star-studded Anniversary Special, which aired coast to coast on Sunday, October 6 on CBS, was the most-watched entertainment program of the day, second only to the NFL, and surpassing the MLB Playoffs and NASCAR
  • The star-studded special surpassed 12.9M in reach. 
  • An average of over 6M viewers enthusiastically tuned in to the broadcast, an increase of +54% from the last show in 2022 on ABC making it the largest YoY growth of a music special or award show in the world, and cementing its place as the second largest music awards show in America in 2024
  • The AMAs 50th Anniversary Special ranked the #1 entertainment program on CBS for the month of October.  
  • Social content for the 50th anniversary special garnered more than 65 MILLION cross-platform views since the show’s airdate on 10/6. 
  • This year's American Music Awards 50th Anniversary Special is also the most-streamed AMAs in the show's history
  • The evening celebrated half a century of groundbreaking music with an all-star packed lineup that included Jennifer Lopez, Mariah Carey, Gloria Estefan, Jennifer Hudson, Carrie Underwood, Green Day, Brad Paisley, Chaka Khan, Sheila E., Gladys Knight, Kane Brown, Nelly, Nile Rodgers & CHIC, RAYE, Stray Kids, AJ McLean, Jimmy Kimmel, Kate Hudson, Lance Bass, Reba McEntire, Samuel L. Jackson, and Smokey Robinson
  • Harnessing the impact of the AMAs 50th Anniversary Special, the American Music Awards will return in 2025, with the most ambitious fan voted live music awards show honoring the most popular songs and artists of the year, introducing audiences to its next evolution celebrating its American roots and paying tribute to our country's Veterans, Live from Las Vegas, Memorial Day Weekend on CBS.  

About Dick Clark Productions  Dick Clark Productions (DCP) is the world's largest producer and proprietor of televised live event entertainment programming including the "Academy of Country Music Awards," "American Music Awards," "Billboard Music Awards," "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest," “Golden Globes,” “So You Think You Can Dance,” from 19 Entertainment and DCP, and “Streamy Awards.” Dick Clark Productions owns one of the world's most extensive and unique entertainment archive libraries with more than 60 years of award-winning shows, historic specials, performances, and legendary programming. Dick Clark Productions is owned by Penske Media Corporation, in a subsidiary joint venture between Penske Media and Eldridge. For more information, please visit DickClark.com.  

About CBS  CBS, a subsidiary of Paramount Global, creates and distributes industry-leading content across a variety of platforms to audiences around the world. The Company has businesses with origins that date back to the dawn of the broadcasting age as well as new ventures that operate on the leading edge of media. It includes some of the industry’s most successful and popular brands and businesses: CBS Television Network, CBS News and Stations, CBS Sports, CBS Studios, CBS Media Ventures and CBS digital properties.  

About Penske Media Corporation Penske Media Corporation (PMC) is a leading global media and information services company whose award-winning content attracts a passionate monthly audience of more than 350 million. Since 2004, PMC has been a pioneer in digital media and live events, reaching viewers on all screens across its ever-growing constellation of iconic brands, which includes Variety, Rolling Stone, The Hollywood Reporter, Billboard, Dick Clark Productions, WWD, SHE Media, Robb Report, Deadline, Sportico, BGR, ARTnews, Fairchild Media, Vibe, IndieWire, Artforum, Gold Derby and Luminate, the premier data and analytics company. PMC’s journalists and content creators deliver daily the most comprehensive news and information in their industries and areas of coverage, unequaled in ambition, depth, and courage. In addition, PMC owns several of the most iconic and vital cultural events such as The Golden Globes, Country Music Awards (ACMs), Billboard Music Awards (BBMAs), New Year’s Rockin’ Eve, SXSW, American Music Awards (AMAs), LA3C, Life is Beautiful, Latin Music Week, and ATX Television Festival. Penske Media is headquartered in New York and Los Angeles with additional offices in 14 countries worldwide, for more information, please visit www.PMC.com.   

New York, NY, September 3, 2024 — Today, Women’s Wear Daily (WWD), the definitive voice of the fashion industry, proudly launches BLACK IN FASHION: 100 Years of Style, Influence, and Culture, published in partnership with Union Square & Co. The landmark publication, available now, marks the first-ever WWD book derived from the Fairchild Archives.

Authored by Tonya Blazio-Licorish and Tara Donaldson, BLACK IN FASHION offers a stunning and comprehensive exploration of the pivotal roles played by Black designers, models, scene-makers, and stylists in shaping the fashion landscape, as captured by WWD since its inception in 1910. Celebrating more than a century of style, the book details the profound impact of iconic figures such as Stephen Burrows, Virgil Abloh, Naomi Sims, Josephine Baker, André Leon Talley, and many more.

The book features over 375 photographs (both black-and-white and color), illustrations, and original articles from WWD’s extensive archive, as well as in-depth profiles, exclusive interviews, and an insightful foreword by fashion designer Tracy Reese. From the Harlem Renaissance to the Civil Rights Movement, the Black Is Beautiful era, America’s triumph at the “Battle of Versailles” in 1973, and hip-hop’s fashiontakeover in the 1990s, BLACK IN FASHION is a remarkable trove of WWD’s extensive reportage over the decades, with a lens on the cultural movements influential to and from the Black community.

“From its beginnings as a daily fashion trade newspaper, WWD’s coverage set a precedent to inform its reader from an inclusionary lens, with contributions from all sectors of the international fashion industry,” said Tonya Blazio-Licorish, Author and Archives Editor for Penske Media (owner of Fairchild Media Group). “Black creatives, while not always at the forefront of its business coverage, contribute to the breadth of WWD’s reportage then and now.”

"This book comes at a pivotal time for both WWD and the broader fashion industry,” said Amanda Smith, President of Fairchild Media Group. BLACK IN FASHIONcelebrates the vibrant legacy and ongoing impact of Black talent in fashion. We are proud to contribute to the enduring narrative of diversity and innovation that defines our industry.”

“We are thrilled to partner with brands as storied as Fairchild and WWD,” said Amanda Englander, Editorial Director of Union Square & Co. “With BLACK IN FASHION, our shared goal has been to tell the stories and celebrate the legacies of the inimitable Black contributors who’ve impacted the industry, gathering them into a beautiful and category-defining retrospective that both book and fashion lovers can pore over and treasure for many years to come.”

BLACK IN FASHION will also be the spotlight of a discussion on September 13, 6:00 p.m., at Rizzoli Bookstore, 1133 Broadway, in New York City. The evening will feature BLACK IN FASHION author Tonya Blazio-Licorish in conversation with designer and author Jeffrey Banks. Please note, while this event is sold out, this is the first of several exciting events around the book.

Book Details:

  • Title: BLACK IN FASHION: 100 Years of Style, Influence, and Culture
  • Authors: WWD, Tonya Blazio-Licorish, and Tara Donaldson; foreword by Tracy Reese
  • Availability: Available now everywhere books are sold
  • Publication Date: September 3, 2024

About the Authors:

Tonya Blazio-Licorish is a visual culture historian and archives editor with PMC Media Archives, with an extensive career in the creative fields. Her contributions to the field focus on expanding the conversation on fashion, culture, and society.

Tara Donaldson has served as executive editor of WWD and head of diversity, equity, and inclusion for Fairchild Media, with extensive experience in reporting on the cultural impacts within the fashion industry.

About WWD

For 100+ years WWD, a property of Fairchild Fashion Media, has been the daily media of record—and THE industry voice of authority—for senior executives in the global women’s and men’s fashion, retail and beauty communities, while also keeping informed the consumer media that cover the market. Often referred to as “the fashion bible,” WWD provides a balance of timely, credible business news and key fashion trends to a dedicated readership of retailers, designers, manufacturers, marketers, financiers, Wall Street analysts, international moguls, media executives, ad agencies, socialites, and trend-makers. As an increasingly complex marketplace heightens the need for information and competitive intelligence, WWD delivers with frequency, integrity, independence, spirited coverage, and a long tradition that demands staffers get the story right and that they also get it first.

About Union Square & Co.
Union Square & Co. is a talent-driven publisher whose mission is to promote excellence in contemporary publishing and to honor the vision of our creators by providing best-in-class production, editorial, and design paired with the highest quality production, sales, and marketing. Headquartered in New York City, Union Square & Co., LLC, is a subsidiary of Sterling Publishing Co., Inc., and includes the adult imprints Union Square & Co., Puzzlewright Press, and Sterling Ethos; the children’s imprints Union Square Kids and Boxer Books; and the gift and stationery publisher Knock Knock. For more information, visit unionsquareandco.com.

Press Releases
September 3, 2024
Press Releases
October 31, 2023

Penske Media Corporation, One of Los Angeles’ Largest Employers Moves its Headquarters to LUMEN West LA

The experiential office campus reimagines the modern workplace with light-infused next-generation design and a fluid indoor-outdoor campus, setting the stage for creativity and collaboration in the heart of LA’s beloved Sawtelle.

LOS ANGELES – November 1, 2023 – Penske Media Corporation (PMC) announced the relocation of its Los Angeles headquarters to LUMEN West LA, adjacent to Los Angeles’ historic Sawtelle. The property, owned and developed by McCarthy Cook and Northwood Investors, spanning 3.6 acres, is an unprecedented indoor-outdoor campus featuring 1.5 acres of private outdoor event space and state-of-the-art amenities and features.  

With over 125,000 square feet, PMC is Lumen’s largest tenant and will occupy seven floors across the East Tower for its corporate offices and iconic portfolio of media brands, including Variety, Billboard, Golden Globes, The Hollywood Reporter, Luminate, Rolling Stone, Deadline, Dick Clark Productions, Robb Report, WWD, SHE Media, and more. PMC’s headquarters will include a ground-floor screening room, on-site production facilities, music studios, and podcast studios.  

“We have moved our Los Angeles headquarters to LUMEN West after visiting every leading contemporary office building across the market. Simply put, there isn’t a better building for our teams and brands for our organization's future growth,” said Jay Penske, CEO, Chairman, and Founder, Penske Media Corporation. “As our business has scaled over the last decade in California, it has left us with four different office towers, and thankfully, this transaction allows us to bring nearly 30 operating businesses under one roof at LUMEN.”

“We are thrilled to welcome Penske Media Corporation to LUMEN West and know their creative teams will fast embrace its light-infused, airy environments, game-changing experiential and collaborative workspaces, and amazing proximity to Sawtelle, which inspired much of our design throughout the process,” said Edward Cook III, Co-President of McCarthy Cook & Co. “LUMEN West puts people first. It is an evolved indoor-outdoor experiential office and neighborhood campus unlike any other in LA. PMC’s decision affirms it is emerging as a new destination for leading creative entertainment and technology companies.’’  

Adjacent to the Sawtelle, a district designated by the City of Los Angeles as a cultural enclave with significant history and a village with a vibe anchored by over forty boutique and wonderfully eclectic restaurants in West Los Angeles, the LUMEN West campus located at 11355 West Olympic Boulevard offers nearly 550,000 square feet of office space with 1.5 acres of private outdoor event space and gathering spaces including a great lawn for events, indoor-outdoor conference & entertainment pavilion, work & social cabanas, training fitness gym, lockers & showers, basketball court, pickleball court, chef gardens, Japanese-inspired rooftop beer garden, and more. Open-air lobbies, stairways, and bridges seamlessly connect social and entertainment amenities punctuated by 16,000 square feet of restaurant space anchored on the Ground floor overlooking Olympic Blvd., providing unparalleled culinary options for employees.    

About Penske Media Corporation    

Penske Media Corporation (PMC) is a leading global media and information services company whose award-winning content attracts a passionate audience of over 300 million globally. Since 2004, PMC has been a pioneer in digital media reaching viewers on all screens across its ever-growing constellation of iconic brands, which includes Variety, Rolling Stone, The Hollywood Reporter, Billboard, Dick Clark Productions, WWD, SHE Media, Robb Report, Deadline, Sportico, BGR, ARTnews, Fairchild Media, Vibe, IndieWire, Dirt, Artforum, Gold Derby, Spy.com and Luminate, the premier data and analytics company. PMC’s journalists and content creators deliver daily the most comprehensive news and information in their industries and areas of coverage, unequaled in ambition, depth, and courage. In addition, PMC owns several vital cultural events such as SXSW, LA3C, Life is Beautiful, Latin Music Week and ATX Television Festival. Headquartered in New York and Los Angeles with additional offices in 14 countries worldwide, PMC believes companies should not only be profitable but also forces for good.  PMC is committed to fostering a working environment that is inclusive and responsible, where we value a company culture built on all backgrounds, voices, and experiences.  For more information on the company, please visit www.PMC.com

 

About McCarthy Cook & Company  

Founded in 1995 by Thomas McCarthy and Edward W. Cook, McCarthy Cook & Company (MCC) invests in creative media/entertainment, life science, and technology properties in the major metropolitan markets of the Western United States. MCC is a vertically integrated real estate operating and development company. MCC co-invests with institutional partners including Oxford, PGIM Real Estate, Northwood Investors, Northwestern Mutual Life, JP Morgan Investment Management, Morgan Stanley Real Estate, Canyon Capital Advisors, the Blackstone Group, and Rialto.  

McCarthy Cook has completed over $5.8 billion in transactions. Its current portfolio encompasses 3.1 million sq. ft. of space in Los Angeles, Santa Monica, Orange County, San Francisco, and Mountain View. MCC has a seasoned team of local investment, development, and management professionals throughout California. The Firm’s Southern California offices are in Los Angeles, Orange County, and San Diego, while MCC maintains a Northern California office in San Francisco and Mountain View.  

 

About Northwood Investors  

Northwood is a privately-owned, employee-held registered investment advisor that was founded in 2006 by John Z. Kukral, former President and CEO of Blackstone Real Estate Advisors. Northwood employs a fundamental, value-driven investment strategy, pursuing attractive risk-adjusted returns while limiting downside risk. Northwood invests alongside institutional and private clients in a broad range of real estate and real estate-related investment opportunities across the US and Europe, with approximately $10 billion of assets under management as of December 31, 2021. The Northwood team has deep experience in sourcing, executing, and managing real estate transactions worldwide, ranging from office buildings and shopping centers to hotels and residential investments. For more information about Northwood Investors, please visit www.northwoodinvestors.com  

Press Releases
October 9, 2012

Penske Media Corporation purchases the world’s most recognizable trade publication.

October 9, 2012 – LOS ANGELES – Penske Media Corporation (“PMC”), a leading digital media and publishing company, announced today it had purchased Variety from Reed Business Information, part of Reed Elsevier. Terms of the asset purchase agreement between the parties were not disclosed.

Jay Penske, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of PMC, said, “Since 1905, Variety has been the world’s premier entertainment news source, and is today one of the most recognized global media brands. We are thrilled to welcome Variety and its exceptional team into the PMC organization. As part of this significant acquisition, we plan to rapidly build upon Variety’s foundation while extending this invaluable brand’s presence across the web, broadcast, mobile, and international markets.”

“We are enthusiastic that PMC will become the new steward of the great Variety franchise, which Reed Elsevier has built over the past 25 years, and the Silverman family for the 80 years before that,” said Neil Stiles, President of Variety. He added, “PMC is uniquely positioned to preserve and build the market presence of Variety. Their shared values and complementary assets provides for many new opportunities for the business model and brand.”

For more than a century, Variety has set the standard for comprehensive and relevant entertainment industry news, with resolute attention to the highest journalistic standards. The Variety business today includes Daily Variety, Weekly Variety, Conferences & Events, along with Variety.com’s searchable archives, interactive box office charting, credits database, film and television data business, in-depth industry calendar, and reviews dating back to 1914.

Mark Kelsey, CEO of Reed Business Information, said: “Variety is an iconic title serving the film and entertainment industry for more than 100 years. With RBI’s increasing focus on data services, it makes sense for us to sell the Variety business. Variety has an incredibly talented team who have successfully innovated and expanded the franchise in industry news and analysis. I have no doubt the business will continue to thrive under PMC’s ownership.”

“We couldn’t be more excited to now operate two of the finest brands in business of entertainment category,” said Nic Paul, SVP Entertainment Sales at PMC. He added, “Deadline.com’s supremacy in breaking news, and Variety’s extraordinary content and industry analysis, coupled with readership that combines key industry decision makers and influencers, creates a compelling value proposition for our partners and advertisers.”

Debt and equity financing for the transaction was provided by affiliates of Third Point LLC. Evercore Partners advised Reed Elsevier on the sale transaction.

Notes to editors:

About Variety
Recognized and respected throughout the world of show business, Variety is the premier source of entertainment news. Since 1905, the most influential leaders in the industry have turned to Variety for timely, credible and straight forward news and analysis – information vital to their professions.

About Penske Media Corporation (PMC)
PMC is a leading digital media and publishing company founded by Jay Penske in 2004. Today, PMC engages with audiences across the web, television, mobile, print and social media—reaching more than 83 million consumers monthly according to Comscore. PMC owns a unique and growing portfolio of lifestyle brands that provide the web’s best original content in categories including entertainment, sports, breaking news, media, finance, tech, health, shopping, fashion, beauty, and automotive. PMC Studios, Deadline.com, Variety, OnCars, HollywoodLife, ENTV, India.com, Movieline, TVLine, BGR, AwardsLine, Young Hollywood Awards, The Style Awards, and Breakthrough of the Year Awards are all part of the expanding PMC portfolio. For more information on PMC and its brands, please visit: http://www.PMC.com or its digital properties directly.

About Reed Business Information Ltd
Reed Business Information Ltd brings market leading brands to an audience of millions of decision makers worldwide through its multi-platform media of data services, online lead generation services, community websites, magazines and events. Reed Business Information Ltd is part of Reed Elsevier, a world leading provider of professional information solutions in the science, medical, legal, risk management and business to business sectors.

About Reed Elsevier
Reed Elsevier Group plc is a world leading provider of professional information solutions to the science, medical, legal, risk management, and business to business sectors. The group employs more than 30,000 people, including 16,000 in North America. Reed Elsevier Group plc is owned equally by two parent companies, Reed Elsevier PLC and Reed Elsevier NV; the combined market capitalization of the two parent companies is approximately £13.5bn/€16.6bn. Their shares are traded on the London, Amsterdam and New York Stock Exchanges using the following ticker symbols: London: REL; Amsterdam: REN; New York: RUK and ENL.

Press Releases
December 7, 2012

Multi-Year Deal between Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences and PMC to Co-Produce Annual D.I.C.E. Summit and Awards Show, Distribute Exclusive Content throughout the Year; Machinima to Live Stream 2013 Awards Show.

December 7, 2012

CALABASAS, California – The Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences (AIAS) today announced a multi-year, exclusive partnership with Penske Media Corporation (PMC), a leading digital media and publishing company, to co-produce the annual D.I.C.E. (Design, Innovate, Communicate, Entertain) Summit and Awards program. Through the partnership, AIAS will also collaborate with PMC’s entertainment publication Variety on video game industry-related content. Additionally, AIAS and PMC revealed one of the top entertainment networks on YouTube, Machinima, has signed on to live stream the 16th annual D.I.C.E. Awards show. The D.I.C.E. Summit and Awards program, which draws the brightest and most influential interactive entertainment industry leaders, takes place Feb. 5 – 8, 2012, at The Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Las Vegas.

With brands across the web, television, mobile and social channels, PMC brings extensive expertise gained from blending traditional entertainment brands, emerging lifestyle brands, and breakout awards shows with new interactive technologies and programming. In the new partnership, PMC will work hand-in-hand with the Academy to enhance the D.I.C.E. Awards show experience to better reflect and celebrate the interactive industry’s tremendous growth, and expansion onto new platforms. PMC will also stream D.I.C.E. Summit sessions live, and share exclusive AIAS content throughout the year via their extensive YouTube network. Kicking off with the upcoming D.I.C.E. Summit, AIAS also will work with PMC’s Variety to expand its coverage of the video games business in order to spotlight the growing influence and importance of the art and craft of the interactive industry. PMC brands – Variety, Deadline, TVLine, MovieLine, BGR and Hollywood Life – reach over 113 million monthly unique US visitors and are ranked number 43 on Comscore (as of September 2012).

“PMC has a compelling grasp of traditional and new media industries that will help elevate the D.I.C.E Summit and Awards show to the next level to celebrate the best our industry has to offer – from console to PC to mobile games. With their recent acquisition of Variety, we’re thrilled to work with them to expand coverage of the video games business,” said Martin Rae, President, Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences. “And now with Machinima on board to support our awards show with their creative staff, original programming, and network of YouTube affiliates and directors, this will be an exciting year for AIAS and our members.”

“We’ve been eager to expand our entertainment coverage to the gaming industry, but waited for the right opportunity to enter this ascending marketplace—forging a long-term partnership with the AIAS for the 2013 D.I.C.E. Summit and Awards is the perfect way for PMC to make such an entrance, and we’re thrilled with the opportunity,” said Jay Penske, PMC Founder, Chairman, and CEO. “Since our founding in 2004, we’ve watched video games become a multi-billion dollar industry and a hugely influential contributor to the entertainment industry as a whole. Through all of our branded channels and media platforms, including our premier entertainment trade Variety, we’ll be providing the coverage and attention that the gaming industry has deserved for years–as such an incredibly important part of the entertainment ecosystem.”

“The D.I.C.E. Awards are a huge staple among the gaming community, and Machinima is proud to be the exclusive online destination for the show,” said Allen DeBevoise, Chairman, Co-Founder, and CEO of Machinima. “Our network of content creators, combined with our millions of viewers, are a perfect match for the established D.I.C.E. brand and event.”

Machinima, which boasts 253 million visitors each month (as of October 2012), and 2.3 billion video views per month, will deploy dozens of YouTube broadcasters to cover the D.I.C.E Awards show on February 7, 2013, (at The Joint in the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Las Vegas) with engaging interactive content, exclusive features and retrospectives with The Road to D.I.C.E., as well as interviews with industry luminaries to excite the millions of video game fans who tune into their original online shows each week.

Nominees for the 16th D.I.C.E. Awards will be announced the week of January 21, 2013. Registration for the 2013 D.I.C.E. Summit and the 16th D.I.C.E. Awards is open at www.dicesummit.org.

About the Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences
The Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences (AIAS) was founded in 1996 as a not-for-profit organization whose mission is to promote, advance and recognize the outstanding achievements in the interactive entertainment industry worldwide. The Academy conducts its annual awards show, the D.I.C.E. Awards, to celebrate and honor creative accomplishments in the field. To further enhance awareness of the Academy’s vision, the organization created the D.I.C.E. (Design, Innovate, Communicate, Entertain) Summit in 2002, a once yearly conference dedicated to exploring approaches to the creative process and artistic expression as they uniquely apply to the development of interactive entertainment. With more than 22,000 members, including Electronic Arts, Microsoft, Sony, Nintendo, Google, Bethesda Game Studios, Ubisoft, Epic Games, Double Fine, Gearbox Software, Nexon and Insomniac Games, among others. More information can be found at http://www.interactive.org and http://www.dicesummit.org. Follow the Academy on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn or Google+.

About Penske Media Corporation (PMC)
PMC is a leading digital media and publishing company founded by Jay Penske in 2004. Today, PMC engages with audiences across the web, television, mobile, print and social media—reaching more than 113 million consumers monthly according to Comscore. PMC owns a unique and growing portfolio of lifestyle brands that provide the web’s best original content in categories including entertainment, sports, breaking news, media, finance, tech, health, shopping, fashion, beauty, and automotive. PMC Studios, Deadline, Variety, OnCars, HollywoodLife, ENTV, India.com, Movieline, TVLine, BGR, AwardsLine, Young Hollywood Awards, The Style Awards, and Breakthrough of the Year Awards are all part of the expanding PMC portfolio. For more information on PMC and its brands, please visit: http://www.PMC.com or its digital properties directly.

About Variety
Variety is the leading publication for business entertainment news, recognized and respected throughout the world of show business. The Variety Group – Daily Variety, Daily Variety Gotham, Variety, Variety.com, LA 411, NY 411, and Variety Insight – are owned by Variety Media, LLC, a division of Penske Business Media, and a subsidiary of Penske Media Corporation.

About Machinima
Machinima is the dominant video entertainment network for young males around the world. The number one entertainment channel on YouTube, Machinima serves over 2.3 billion video views per month, and reaches over 253 million viewers monthly. Machinima’s global network is the best place for gaming content. The network features official publisher content, gameplay videos, scripted series, and original content, including weekly and daily shows, all aimed at the coveted 18-34 year old male demographic. The company is backed by MK Capital, and Redpoint Ventures, and is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.

Press Releases
June 18, 2013

Co-Branded Entertainment Segments Focus on Hollywood’s Most Famous Hispanic Stars and Newsmakers and is Now Available on All Univision Platforms

June 18, 2013

MIAMI, Florida – Univision News, the award-winning news division of Univision Communications, Inc, the leading media company serving Hispanic America, and Penske Media Corporation (PMC), parent company of Variety, the world’s premier source of entertainment news, have joined forces to create a co-branded multiplatform entertainment segment for Univision Network’s “Primer Impacto” (First Impact), one of the highest rated newsmagazine shows in the United States and several Latin American countries. Titled “Variety en Primer Impacto,” the 2.5 minute segment is now available across all Univision platforms—broadcast and digital. It presents the day’s most important entertainment news, focusing on Hollywood’s most prominent Hispanic stars and newsmakers. “Variety’s reputation in the world of show business news and Univision’s unique understanding of the Hispanic audience guarantees a first-rate offering that gives our viewers unparalleled access –on air, online and on mobile– to the lives and careers of their favorite Hispanic celebrities in the Hollywood film and television industries,” said Isaac Lee, president of Univision News. “In addition, this groundbreaking alliance of our two powerful brands offers advertisers new and exciting opportunities for reaching Univision’s highly engaged audience—the fastest growing consumer segment in the U.S.” “PMC’s constellation of multi-platform entertainment brands continues to be a leader in entertainment news. And to align our Variety brand with Univision and their leading news program ‘Primer Impacto’ is the perfect alliance for targeting this critical growth demographic,” said Jay Penske, PMC Founder and CEO. “Variety en Primer Impacto” is being produced by PMC out of its Los Angeles studios and its executive producers are PMC’s Michael Davis and Primer Impacto’s Pilar Campos. “Variety en Primer Impacto” is now available on air, online, and on mobile. CONTACT: Jose Zamora Univision (305) 471-4038 josezamora@univision.net Lauren Gullion PMC (310) 484-2540 lgullion@pmc.com

About Univision News

Univision’s award-winning News division is committed to informing the country’s fastest growing segment across all media platforms, including TV, Radio, and Interactive. Hispanics count on the latest and most relevant content that impacts the community through: “Noticiero Univision,” the Network’s evening, late evening and weekend national newscast; Sunday public affairs program “Al Punto” (To The Point); newsmagazine shows “Aquí y Ahora” (Here and Now) and “Primer Impacto” (First Impact); as well as morning news segments on “Despierta América” (Wake Up America). In the last year, Univision has strengthened its news team and expanded its news operations by adding Investigative and Documentary Units.

About Univision Communications Inc.

Univision Communications Inc. (UCI) is the leading media company serving Hispanic America. Its assets include Univision Network, one of the top five networks in the U.S. regardless of language and the most-watched Spanish-language broadcast television network in the country reaching 96% of U.S. Hispanic households; UniMás, a leading Spanish-language broadcast television network reaching 89% of U.S. Hispanic households; Univision Cable Networks, including Galavisión, the country’s leading Spanish-language cable network, as well as Univision tlnovelas, a 24-hour cable network dedicated to novelas, Univision Deportes Network, a 24-hour cable network dedicated to sports, ForoTV, a 24-hour Spanish-language cable network dedicated to news, and an additional suite of six cable offerings – De Película, De Película Clásico, Bandamax, Ritmoson, Telehit and Distrito Comedia; UVideos, the first bilingual digital network serving Hispanic America; Univision Studios, which produces and co-produces reality shows, dramatic series and other programming formats for the Company’s platforms; Univision Television Group, which owns and/or operates 62 television stations in major U.S. Hispanic markets and Puerto Rico; Univision Radio, the leading Hispanic radio group which owns and/or operates 69 radio stations in 16 of the top 25 U.S. Hispanic markets and Puerto Rico; Univision Interactive, a network of products and offerings including Univision.com, which continues to be the No. 1 most-visited Spanish-language website among U.S. online Hispanics, Univision Móvil, a longstanding industry-leader with unique, relevant mobile products and services, and Univision Partner Group, a specialized advertising and publisher network. Headquartered in New York City, UCI has television network operations in Miami and television and radio stations and sales offices in major cities throughout the United States. For more information, please visit Univision.net.

About Penske Media Corporation (PMC)

PMC is a leading digital media and publishing company founded by Jay Penske in 2004. Today, PMC engages with audiences across the web as well as television, mobile, print and social media to reach more than 115 million consumers monthly, according to Comscore. PMC owns a unique and growing portfolio of lifestyle brands that provide the web’s best original content in categories including entertainment, sports, breaking news, media, finance, tech, health, shopping, fashion, beauty, and automotive. Variety, PMC Studios, Movieline, Deadline Hollywood, OnCars, Hollywood Life, ENTV, India.com, BGR, TVLine, AwardsLine, Young Hollywood Awards, The Style Awards, and Breakthrough of the Year Awards are all part of the expanding PMC portfolio. For more information on PMC and its brands, please visit http://www.PMC.com or its digital properties directly.

About Variety and Variety.com

Variety and Variety.com are the premiere sources of news, reviews and analysis of the business of entertainment. With a focus on film, television and the digital space, and under the direction of three of the industry’s most respected editors—Claudia Eller, Cynthia Littleton and Andrew Wallenstein—and publisher Michelle Sobrino, Variety and Variety.com provide those inside the industry with news and information needed to remain competitive in the ever-changing business of entertainment, while offering those outside the industry an insider’s access to their favorite actors, filmmakers and television producers. Variety and Variety.com are part of the Penske Media Corporation portfolio of media brands.

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