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The third and final day of the SHE Media Co-Lab at SXSW closed out with Chelsea Handler, who brought humor and unfiltered honesty to the stage. Handler shared a candid mix of personal stories and career reflections, focusing on themes of self-reliance, resilience, and empowerment. She discussed a transformative experience following a career-defining failure and how it shaped her path to success. Handler spoke about her decision to remain childless by choice, loving her body at 50, and the importance of embracing joy despite political turmoil.
The day also featured a powerful panel with Naomi Watts, who spoke about sex, intimacy, and relationship dynamics in midlife, and what led her to create menopause beauty and wellness brand, Stripes. Christy Turlington Burns shared her passion for reproductive rights and improving global maternal health through her organization, Every Mother Counts.
SHEMedia’s three-day activation at SXSW drew over 6,000 visitors, with linesforming outside the venue, highlighting the strong demand for criticalconversations on women’s health. The interest and engagement in these issues atSXSW, renowned for its focus on innovation and cultural impact, underscored thegrowing importance of advocacy for women’s health and marked a pivotal momentfor these discussions on a global stage.
Key Quotes from Chelsea Handler:
On being childless by choice: “People think that sinceI don't want children that I hate them. I don't hate children. …I have a lot of children in my life, and I actually have a lot of bandwidth for children because I don't have my own children. So, if I had my own children, I'd probably be a lot more centered on that, but I'm able to give out a lot, and I'm able to make contributions in a bigger way because of being freed up in that way.”
On self-reliance: “I have enough data to show me I'm the one who got me this far. ‘I've got you,’ like, that's what I say to myself all the time. ‘I've got you.’ And I think for me, it's always staying in touch with kind of the little girl. This is what my book opens with as a chapter to my older self as a younger girl, of the kind of woman that I wanted to become like, how did I see myself being in this world? I wanted to be strong. I wanted to be independent. I didn't want to rely on anyone for my money. I wanted to be someone who stood up for something. …And I wanted to show up for people, and so connecting in a helpful way to that essence of who you are as a child, who you are, before the world shits on you and you get your heart broken and you get disappointed. …It's your job to bring her along the way and make sure you don't forget who you are.”
On an early career disappointment at the Montreal ComedyFestival: “I bombed so badly at the Montreal Comedy Festival the first year I was there, I was like, 27 or 28 years old, I think, … and I ate it big time, and I thought my life was over. Zach Galifianakis walked me to my hotel room and said, ‘You should be alone now. No one can help you.’ Not in a mean way, just like I can't make you feel better. Just deal with this disaster.…Like that was my big break, and I sat in my hotel room and I cried. …I blew my opportunity, and then, literally, 72 hours later, I got another chance to do that set in front of the one executive that didn't see me take it in Montreal, and her name is Grace Wu, and she worked at NBC, and gave me a development deal for my own TV show. So, within 72 hours of me having the biggest disappointment of my professional career, at that time, I had the biggest high of my professional career, 72 hours later. And that is a story that I want everyone to remember. When something goes badly, there are rainbows coming your way always. …I think every failure gets you closer to success.”
On the pressure to conform and being true to oneself despite judgment: “Do you know how many people have told me to stop talking about drugs and alcohol publicly in my life professionally, people have been like, ‘Chelsea, can you simmer down? …No brands are going to want to do deals with you. I'm like, ‘There's a million other stories to tell. I'm an incredible skier. I look incredible. I'm successful. I have all these books. I have all these shows. What are you talking about? Tell another story.’ So, I switched agencies, and guess what? I have tons of brand deals. …So, we all need to broaden our thinking a lot around that area, and we are all too judgmental.”
On having her best body at 50: “I have the body I wanted when I was 20, and I’m 50. So everyone, you have something to look forward to. It all comes together in your 40s and 50s.”
On the new Trump presidency: “I went through a lot of darkness and pain and ugliness during the last time we had this President. I'm not doing that again. You don’t get to steal my joy, you don’t get to steal my happiness.”
About SHE Media:
As a top 10 lifestyle media company reaching 74+ million monthly visitors, SHE Media focuses on the power of content and community to move our culture forward. SHE Media believes that media companies can and should be a force for good in the world.The company’s rich editorial ranges from health, food, and family to career and entertainment. SHE Media’s flagship brands, SheKnows, Flow Space, StyleCaster, Soaps, and TVLine, produce award-winning lifestyle content and events that reflect the passion and purpose of the company. In addition to the flagship brands, the SHE Media Collective supports thousands of independent publishers and content creators with technology, education, and monetization opportunities to grow their businesses.
SHE Media has a longstanding commitment to the advancement of equity and inclusion through media. In 2021, SHE Media launched Meaningful Marketplaces enabling advertisers to buy media at scale from a community of women and minority-owned publishers, ensuring that independent media receives the economic support to thrive. SHE Media is also dedicated to advancing women’s health. In 2023, SHE Media launched Flow Space, an all-new digital and live media platform providing content, community, and commerce in service of women’s whole life health. Part of Penske Media Corporation (PMC), SHE Media is based in New York, with offices in Los Angeles. Follow SHE Media on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook and X.
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Today, Rolling Stone released the first of four covers of its highly anticipated Future of Music issue, starring Benson Boone. Senior Writer Brian Hiatt visited the 22-year-old singer at his home in Utah to delve into the mind of the young superstar as he puts the finishing touches on a new album, tentatively titled American Heart. Boone, whose “Beautiful Things” was the biggest song in the world last year, gave the most in-depth and revealing interview of his career so far, opening up about everything from faith to body-image issues to opening for Taylor Swift on the Eras Tour.
Like the other Future of Music cover stars that will be unveiled this week, Benson Boone is also featured on the Rolling Stone Future 25 list, the annual rundown of the artists who have the Rolling Stone staff most excited about the music of tomorrow. Rolling Stone’s Future 25 list will go live on March 19, with the International Future of Music package to follow on March 27.
The Future of Music issue celebrates the rising stars of music who are dreaming up new sounds and inspiring new movements. Rolling Stone’sFuture of Music showcase at SXSW, presented by JBL, kicks off tonight, March 11th, in Austin, Texas with Benson Boone headlining. The showcase continues through Friday, March 14th.
Look for three more exciting covers and cover stories to come over the course of the week, and for ongoing coverage of Rolling Stone’s Future of Music showcase at SXSW on RollingStone.com.
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Five decades since its founding, Rolling Stone today has evolved into a multi-platform content brand with unrivaled access and authority, reaching a global audience of over 60 million people per month. Staying true to its mission to tell exceptional stories that illuminate the culture of our times, Rolling Stone is an authority for music reviews, in-depth interviews, hard-hitting political commentary and award-winning journalism across print, digital, mobile, video, social and events. Operated and published by Penske Media Corporation, Rolling Stone provides “all the news that fits.”
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Today, global music authority Billboard announced that Doechii will receive the prestigious 2025 Woman of the Year Award at the Women in Music event taking place on Saturday, March 29 at YouTube Theater at Hollywood Park in Inglewood, CA. Hosted by Emmy® nominee, Laverne Cox, the star-studded evening will air LIVE on VIZIO WatchFree+ at 7 p.m. PT/10 p.m. ET and honor the most influential women in music spanning artists and industry leaders with inspiring performances, awards, and tributes.
The Tampa-born, L.A.-based rapper/singer/etc. is one of the most dynamic of her generation, as compelling delivering blunt bars over boom bap as she is cooing affirmations over astral jazz, barking orders over blistering house, or seducing over a radio-conquering R&B jam. In many ways — commercially, critically, personally — Bites is the culmination of the Top Dawg Entertainment/Capitol Records innovator’s wild rise. In 2023 alone: Doechii scored her first RIAA Platinum® plaque and Billboard Hot 100 hit with the viral, “No Scrubs”-sampling “What It Is (Block Boy).” She turned heads again with Eurodance/rap hybrid “Alter Ego,” featuring JT. Next, she played Coachella’s main stage, popped in to perform on Beyoncé’s Renaissance World Tour, and hit the road with Doja Cat. Before the year was out, she was named a RISING STAR among Women in Music by Billboard (joining Lady Gaga, Nicki Minaj, Ariana Grande, et al.), and showed off her acting chops in A24 film Earth Mama. But that was then. More recently, Kendrick Lamar co-signed Doechii as “the hardest out,” Killer Mike said she’s “going to change music forever,” Tyler, the Creator tapped her for Chromakopia, Variety’s Hitmakers gave her the Hip-Hop Disrupter award, and countless critical institutions put Bites on their best-of-2024 lists. She also revealed herself to be a performer par excellence, not only selling out a headlining US/UK/EU tour, but also bringing complex choreo to Colbert, a 10-piece band to NPR’s Tiny Desk Concerts, and a truly jaw-dropping production to the 2025 GRAMMY Awards (where she was also nominated for Best Rap Performance and Best New Artist). Ultimately, though, what’s most impressive about Doechii isn’t simply that she excels at literally every form she explores. It’s that she is at home in her artistry, wherever it takes her.
"After receiving the Billboard Women in Music Rising Star Award in 2023, Doechii is taking pop culture by storm, this year becoming the third woman in history to win a Grammy best rap album, and dazzling fans of every musical genre with her breathtaking performances, ultra-candid lyrics and utterly unique sound, style and spirit,” said Hannah Karp, Editor-in-Chief of Billboard. "We are thrilled to celebrate Doechii and cheer on her continued success."
Billboard’s Woman of the Year Award has become one of the music industry’s highest honors. Past recipients include Karol G, SZA, Olivia Rodrigo, Cardi B, Billie Eilish, Ariana Grande, Selena Gomez, Madonna, Lady Gaga and Taylor Swift. Doechii won the Rising Star award at the 2023 Billboard Women in Music event. She is just the third woman to progress from the Rising Star award to Woman of the Year, following Lady Gaga and Ariana Grande.
Doechii joins previously announced lineup of powerhouse women shaping the music landscape. aespa will receive the Group of the Year Award; Ángela Aguilar will receive the Breakthrough Award; Erykah Badu will receive the Icon Award; GloRilla will receive the Powerhouse Award; Gracie Abrams will receive the Songwriter of the Year Award; JENNIE will receive the Global Force Award; Megan Moroney will receive the Rulebreaker Award presented by Crown Royal Whisky; Meghan Trainor will receive the Hitmaker Award; Muni Long will receive the Rising Star Award presented by Honda Stage; and Tyla will receive the Impact Award presented by Bose.
Newly announced presenters Becky G and Suki Waterhouse will join previously announced presenters Julia Michaels, Kali Uchis, Madison Beer, Mickey Guyton, Summer Walker, Tanner Adell, and Zara Larsson. Previously announced performers include Ángela Aguilar, aespa, GloRilla, Gracie Abrams, Megan Moroney, Muni Long and Tyla, with additional performers and presenters to be announced in the coming weeks.
In addition, as Billboard’s global partners have expanded Women in Music with new events launched around the world, ANNA, named Billboard Italy Woman of the Year at its inaugural ceremony, and Charlotte Cardin, honored as the latest Billboard Canada Woman of the Year by Billboard Canada, will be celebrated as Global Women of the Year.
VIZIO WatchFree+ will be the exclusive home to the Billboard Women in Music 2025 live channel and on-demand collection from March 17 – April 5, with the LIVE show airing free on March 29 at 10pm ET / 7pm PT on VIZIO TVs and in the VIZIO mobile app. The channel and on demand collection will give viewers an inside look at the inspiring women artists shaping the music industry, featuring in-depth interviews, in-studio sessions with artists, episodic series, and more.
VIZIO TV owners can watch Billboard Women in Music 2025 and the LIVE event by opening the WatchFree+ app on their TV. For those who do not have a VIZIO TV, anyone can download the free VIZIO mobile app to their mobile device, click on the WatchFree+ button in the bottom row menu, and tune into the Billboard Women in Music 2025 channel.
Tickets are on-sale now at Ticketmaster.com. Prices will start at $89.00. Tables are also available to purchase, please contact joe.maimone@billboard.com for additional information.
Sponsors for the 2025 Billboard Women in Music event include Official Whisky Partner Crown Royal, HarbourView Equity Partners, Bose presenter of the Impact Award, Sol De Janeiro, and Honda Stage presenter of the Rising Star Award.
For sponsorship opportunities please contact estepankovsky@billboard.com and psturchio@billboard.com.
Follow Billboard on Social Media
- Instagram: @billboard
- X: @billboard
- TikTok: @billboard
- Facebook: @billboard
MEDIA CREDENTIAL APPLICATION & ASSETS
2025 Billboard Women in Music Awards Media Credential Application: HERE
Press Kit (Sizzle Reel, Logos, Talent Graphics): HERE
This event is not affiliated with Women in Music, a non-profit organization committed to advancing equality, visibility and opportunities for women in the musical arts through education, support, empowerment and recognition. To support the work of Women in Music please visit https://www.womeninmusic.org/.
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, BillboardLatin 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 VIZIO
Founded and headquartered in Orange County, California, our mission at VIZIO is to deliver immersive entertainment and compelling lifestyle enhancements that make our products the center of the connected home. We are driving the future of televisions through our integrated platform of cutting-edge Smart TVs and powerful operating system. We also offer a portfolio of innovative sound bars that deliver consumers an elevated audio experience. Our platform gives content providers more ways to distribute their content and advertisers more tools to connect with the right audience.
ABOUT YOUTUBE THEATER
YouTube Theater is a 6,000-seat performance venue located at Hollywood Park, a near 300-acre sports and entertainment destination in Inglewood Calif., being developed by Los Angeles Rams Owner/Chairman E. Stanley Kroenke. The state-of-the-art theater is a 227,000 square foot, three-story indoor venue situated under the same roof canopy as SoFi Stadium and American Airlines Plaza. The venue can be configured to house three different crowd capacities, including intimate settings with minimum capacities of 3,400 and 4,400. Equipped with premium finishes throughout, the venue ranked among the Top 10 venues in the world for top-grossing concert and live event ticket sales in 2024, and was named 2025 West Coast Theater or Club of the Year by Billboard. Opened in August 2021, YouTube Theater is equipped to host a variety of events, including concerts, awards shows, boxing, esports competitions, community gatherings, conferences and more.
ABOUT HARBOURVIEW EQUITY PARTNERS
HarbourView Equity Partners is an investment firm, founded by Sherrese Clarke Soares, focused on opportunities to support premium content across the entertainment, sports, and media markets. The firm seeks businesses or assets powered by IP and investment opportunities that aim to build enduring value and returns. HarbourView has been extremely active since launching in 2021, amassing roughly $1.45 billion* in regulatory assets under management including over 70+ music catalogs to date and investments in two media production companies, MACRO and Mucho Mas Media, both with a mission to center premium storytelling. The firm's distinctly diverse music portfolio features thousands of titles spanning numerous genres, eras, and artists, amounting to a diversified catalog of ~31,000+ songs across both master recordings and publishing income streams. The company is headquartered in Newark, NJ.
*Regulatory AUM is as of 12/31/23; RAUM for private funds is calculated regardless of the nature of the gross assets under management. This includes any uncalled committed capital pursuant to an obligation to make a capital contribution to the fund.
ABOUT HONDA STAGE
Honda Stage is a music platform that builds on the brand’s deep foundation of celebrating determined artists and their journeys while bringing unique music experiences to fans. Honda Stage offers exclusive, behind-the-scenes music content and inspirational stories from on-the-rise and fan-favorite artists, giving music fans access to the moments they love while celebrating the creativity and drive it takes to make it big.
ABOUT BOSE CORPORATION
Bose is world renowned for its premium audio solutions for the home, on the go, and in the car. Since its founding in 1964 by Dr. Amar Bose, the company has been dedicated to delivering amazing sound experiences through innovation. And its passionate employees — engineers, researchers, music fanatics, and dreamers — have remained committed to the belief that sound is the most powerful force on earth; its ability to transform, transport, and make us feel alive. For 60 years, this belief has driven us to create products that have become iconic, changing the way people listen to music.
ABOUT CROWN ROYAL
Crown Royal Canadian Whisky is the number-one selling Canadian whisky brand in the world and has a tradition as long and distinctive as its taste. Specially blended to commemorate a grand tour of Canada made by the King and Queen of Great Britain in 1939, Crown Royal's smooth and elegant flavor was an exceptionally generous gift fit for royalty. Its gift-worthy presentation reflects its regal origins – it is considered the epitome of Canadian whisky. For more information, visit crownroyal.com. Crown Royal encourages all consumers to please enjoy responsibly.
ABOUT DIAGEO NORTH AMERICA
Diageo is a global leader in beverage alcohol with an outstanding collection of brands including Johnnie Walker, Crown Royal, Bulleit and Buchanan's whiskies, Smirnoff, Cîroc and Ketel One vodkas, Casamigos, DeLeon and Don Juliotequilas, Captain Morgan, Baileys, Tanqueray and Guinness. Diageo is listed on both the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: DEO) and the London Stock Exchange (LSE: DGE) and their products are sold in more than 180 countries around the world. For more information about Diageo, their people, brands, and performance, visit www.diageo.com. Visit Diageo's global responsible drinking resource, www.DRINKiQ.com, for information, initiatives, and ways to share best practice. Follow on Twitter and Instagram for news and information about Diageo North America: @Diageo_NA.
ABOUT SOL DE JANEIRO
Launched in 2015, SOL DE JANEIRO is a globally recognized, award-winning beauty brand, drawing inspiration from Brazil’s beauty rituals, warmth, and spirit. SOL DE JANEIRO delivers a sensory experience beloved by multi-generational consumers worldwide, with clinically proven results, transformative textures, and transportive fragrances. The brand has earned high-profile honors, including being named one of TIME100’s 2024 Most Influential Companies, Fast Company’s 2024 World's Most Innovative Companies, and WWD Beauty Inc’s Power Brands of 2024, underscoring its leadership in the beauty industry and outstanding workplace. Available at premium international retailers like Sephora and online at soldejaneiro.com, SOL DE JANEIRO is rooted in the belief that beauty is an attitude, not a standard.
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Today, global music authority Billboard announced that Doechii will receive the prestigious 2025 Woman of the Year Award at the Women in Music event taking place on Saturday, March 29 at YouTube Theater at Hollywood Park in Inglewood, CA. Hosted by Emmy® nominee, Laverne Cox, the star-studded evening will air LIVE on VIZIO WatchFree+ at 7 p.m. PT/10 p.m. ET and honor the most influential women in music spanning artists and industry leaders with inspiring performances, awards, and tributes.
The Tampa-born, L.A.-based rapper/singer/etc. is one of the most dynamic of her generation, as compelling delivering blunt bars over boom bap as she is cooing affirmations over astral jazz, barking orders over blistering house, or seducing over a radio-conquering R&B jam. In many ways — commercially, critically, personally — Bites is the culmination of the Top Dawg Entertainment/Capitol Records innovator’s wild rise. In 2023 alone: Doechii scored her first RIAA Platinum® plaque and Billboard Hot 100 hit with the viral, “No Scrubs”-sampling “What It Is (Block Boy).” She turned heads again with Eurodance/rap hybrid “Alter Ego,” featuring JT. Next, she played Coachella’s main stage, popped in to perform on Beyoncé’s Renaissance World Tour, and hit the road with Doja Cat. Before the year was out, she was named a RISING STAR among Women in Music by Billboard (joining Lady Gaga, Nicki Minaj, Ariana Grande, et al.), and showed off her acting chops in A24 film Earth Mama. But that was then. More recently, Kendrick Lamar co-signed Doechii as “the hardest out,” Killer Mike said she’s “going to change music forever,” Tyler, the Creator tapped her for Chromakopia, Variety’s Hitmakers gave her the Hip-Hop Disrupter award, and countless critical institutions put Bites on their best-of-2024 lists. She also revealed herself to be a performer par excellence, not only selling out a headlining US/UK/EU tour, but also bringing complex choreo to Colbert, a 10-piece band to NPR’s Tiny Desk Concerts, and a truly jaw-dropping production to the 2025 GRAMMY Awards (where she was also nominated for Best Rap Performance and Best New Artist). Ultimately, though, what’s most impressive about Doechii isn’t simply that she excels at literally every form she explores. It’s that she is at home in her artistry, wherever it takes her.
"After receiving the Billboard Women in Music Rising Star Award in 2023, Doechii is taking pop culture by storm, this year becoming the third woman in history to win a Grammy best rap album, and dazzling fans of every musical genre with her breathtaking performances, ultra-candid lyrics and utterly unique sound, style and spirit,” said Hannah Karp, Editor-in-Chief of Billboard. "We are thrilled to celebrate Doechii and cheer on her continued success."
Billboard’s Woman of the Year Award has become one of the music industry’s highest honors. Past recipients include Karol G, SZA, Olivia Rodrigo, Cardi B, Billie Eilish, Ariana Grande, Selena Gomez, Madonna, Lady Gaga and Taylor Swift. Doechii won the Rising Star award at the 2023 Billboard Women in Music event. She is just the third woman to progress from the Rising Star award to Woman of the Year, following Lady Gaga and Ariana Grande.
Doechii joins previously announced lineup of powerhouse women shaping the music landscape. aespa will receive the Group of the Year Award; Ángela Aguilar will receive the Breakthrough Award; Erykah Badu will receive the Icon Award; GloRilla will receive the Powerhouse Award; Gracie Abrams will receive the Songwriter of the Year Award; JENNIE will receive the Global Force Award; Megan Moroney will receive the Rulebreaker Award presented by Crown Royal Whisky; Meghan Trainor will receive the Hitmaker Award; Muni Long will receive the Rising Star Award presented by Honda Stage; and Tyla will receive the Impact Award presented by Bose.
Newly announced presenters Becky G and Suki Waterhouse will join previously announced presenters Julia Michaels, Kali Uchis, Madison Beer, Mickey Guyton, Summer Walker, Tanner Adell, and Zara Larsson. Previously announced performers include Ángela Aguilar, aespa, GloRilla, Gracie Abrams, Megan Moroney, Muni Long and Tyla, with additional performers and presenters to be announced in the coming weeks.
In addition, as Billboard’s global partners have expanded Women in Music with new events launched around the world, ANNA, named Billboard Italy Woman of the Year at its inaugural ceremony, and Charlotte Cardin, honored as the latest Billboard Canada Woman of the Year by Billboard Canada, will be celebrated as Global Women of the Year.
VIZIO WatchFree+ will be the exclusive home to the Billboard Women in Music 2025 live channel and on-demand collection from March 17 – April 5, with the LIVE show airing free on March 29 at 10pm ET / 7pm PT on VIZIO TVs and in the VIZIO mobile app. The channel and on demand collection will give viewers an inside look at the inspiring women artists shaping the music industry, featuring in-depth interviews, in-studio sessions with artists, episodic series, and more.
VIZIO TV owners can watch Billboard Women in Music 2025 and the LIVE event by opening the WatchFree+ app on their TV. For those who do not have a VIZIO TV, anyone can download the free VIZIO mobile app to their mobile device, click on the WatchFree+ button in the bottom row menu, and tune into the Billboard Women in Music 2025 channel.
Tickets are on-sale now at Ticketmaster.com. Prices will start at $89.00. Tables are also available to purchase, please contact joe.maimone@billboard.com for additional information.
Sponsors for the 2025 Billboard Women in Music event include Official Whisky Partner Crown Royal, HarbourView Equity Partners, Bose presenter of the Impact Award, Sol De Janeiro, and Honda Stage presenter of the Rising Star Award.
For sponsorship opportunities please contact estepankovsky@billboard.com and psturchio@billboard.com.
Follow Billboard on Social Media
- Instagram: @billboard
- X: @billboard
- TikTok: @billboard
- Facebook: @billboard
MEDIA CREDENTIAL APPLICATION & ASSETS
2025 Billboard Women in Music Awards Media Credential Application: HERE
Press Kit (Sizzle Reel, Logos, Talent Graphics): HERE
This event is not affiliated with Women in Music, a non-profit organization committed to advancing equality, visibility and opportunities for women in the musical arts through education, support, empowerment and recognition. To support the work of Women in Music please visit https://www.womeninmusic.org/.
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, BillboardLatin 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 VIZIO
Founded and headquartered in Orange County, California, our mission at VIZIO is to deliver immersive entertainment and compelling lifestyle enhancements that make our products the center of the connected home. We are driving the future of televisions through our integrated platform of cutting-edge Smart TVs and powerful operating system. We also offer a portfolio of innovative sound bars that deliver consumers an elevated audio experience. Our platform gives content providers more ways to distribute their content and advertisers more tools to connect with the right audience.
ABOUT YOUTUBE THEATER
YouTube Theater is a 6,000-seat performance venue located at Hollywood Park, a near 300-acre sports and entertainment destination in Inglewood Calif., being developed by Los Angeles Rams Owner/Chairman E. Stanley Kroenke. The state-of-the-art theater is a 227,000 square foot, three-story indoor venue situated under the same roof canopy as SoFi Stadium and American Airlines Plaza. The venue can be configured to house three different crowd capacities, including intimate settings with minimum capacities of 3,400 and 4,400. Equipped with premium finishes throughout, the venue ranked among the Top 10 venues in the world for top-grossing concert and live event ticket sales in 2024, and was named 2025 West Coast Theater or Club of the Year by Billboard. Opened in August 2021, YouTube Theater is equipped to host a variety of events, including concerts, awards shows, boxing, esports competitions, community gatherings, conferences and more.
ABOUT HARBOURVIEW EQUITY PARTNERS
HarbourView Equity Partners is an investment firm, founded by Sherrese Clarke Soares, focused on opportunities to support premium content across the entertainment, sports, and media markets. The firm seeks businesses or assets powered by IP and investment opportunities that aim to build enduring value and returns. HarbourView has been extremely active since launching in 2021, amassing roughly $1.45 billion* in regulatory assets under management including over 70+ music catalogs to date and investments in two media production companies, MACRO and Mucho Mas Media, both with a mission to center premium storytelling. The firm's distinctly diverse music portfolio features thousands of titles spanning numerous genres, eras, and artists, amounting to a diversified catalog of ~31,000+ songs across both master recordings and publishing income streams. The company is headquartered in Newark, NJ.
*Regulatory AUM is as of 12/31/23; RAUM for private funds is calculated regardless of the nature of the gross assets under management. This includes any uncalled committed capital pursuant to an obligation to make a capital contribution to the fund.
ABOUT HONDA STAGE
Honda Stage is a music platform that builds on the brand’s deep foundation of celebrating determined artists and their journeys while bringing unique music experiences to fans. Honda Stage offers exclusive, behind-the-scenes music content and inspirational stories from on-the-rise and fan-favorite artists, giving music fans access to the moments they love while celebrating the creativity and drive it takes to make it big.
ABOUT BOSE CORPORATION
Bose is world renowned for its premium audio solutions for the home, on the go, and in the car. Since its founding in 1964 by Dr. Amar Bose, the company has been dedicated to delivering amazing sound experiences through innovation. And its passionate employees — engineers, researchers, music fanatics, and dreamers — have remained committed to the belief that sound is the most powerful force on earth; its ability to transform, transport, and make us feel alive. For 60 years, this belief has driven us to create products that have become iconic, changing the way people listen to music.
ABOUT CROWN ROYAL
Crown Royal Canadian Whisky is the number-one selling Canadian whisky brand in the world and has a tradition as long and distinctive as its taste. Specially blended to commemorate a grand tour of Canada made by the King and Queen of Great Britain in 1939, Crown Royal's smooth and elegant flavor was an exceptionally generous gift fit for royalty. Its gift-worthy presentation reflects its regal origins – it is considered the epitome of Canadian whisky. For more information, visit crownroyal.com. Crown Royal encourages all consumers to please enjoy responsibly.
ABOUT DIAGEO NORTH AMERICA
Diageo is a global leader in beverage alcohol with an outstanding collection of brands including Johnnie Walker, Crown Royal, Bulleit and Buchanan's whiskies, Smirnoff, Cîroc and Ketel One vodkas, Casamigos, DeLeon and Don Juliotequilas, Captain Morgan, Baileys, Tanqueray and Guinness. Diageo is listed on both the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: DEO) and the London Stock Exchange (LSE: DGE) and their products are sold in more than 180 countries around the world. For more information about Diageo, their people, brands, and performance, visit www.diageo.com. Visit Diageo's global responsible drinking resource, www.DRINKiQ.com, for information, initiatives, and ways to share best practice. Follow on Twitter and Instagram for news and information about Diageo North America: @Diageo_NA.
ABOUT SOL DE JANEIRO
Launched in 2015, SOL DE JANEIRO is a globally recognized, award-winning beauty brand, drawing inspiration from Brazil’s beauty rituals, warmth, and spirit. SOL DE JANEIRO delivers a sensory experience beloved by multi-generational consumers worldwide, with clinically proven results, transformative textures, and transportive fragrances. The brand has earned high-profile honors, including being named one of TIME100’s 2024 Most Influential Companies, Fast Company’s 2024 World's Most Innovative Companies, and WWD Beauty Inc’s Power Brands of 2024, underscoring its leadership in the beauty industry and outstanding workplace. Available at premium international retailers like Sephora and online at soldejaneiro.com, SOL DE JANEIRO is rooted in the belief that beauty is an attitude, not a standard.
MEDIA CONTACTS
Penske Media Corporation
Lydia Baskharoon, lbaskharoon@pmc.com
Sunshine Sachs Morgan & Lylis
Abi O’Donnell, Pipere Boggio, Bridget Cirone, Tammy Nguyen
billboardWIMpr@ssmandl.com
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Today, Sportico announced the lineup for the highly anticipated Sportico House at SXSW®, taking placeMarch 11-12 at Wanderlust Wine Co. The dynamic two-day event brings together industry professionals for an exciting mix of panels, podcasts and networking opportunities. The expert-led discussions and live podcast tapings throughout the two days will explore the intersection of sports, media, and business as well as the latest trends and innovations shaping the future of the sports industry. This immersive event will allow attendees to engage with thought leaders, participate in insightful conversations and build valuable connections.
Attendees will hear from industry all-stars and experts including:
· Andrew Yaffe, CEO, Dude Perfect
· Roger Bennett, Founder and CEO, Men in Blazers
· Courtney Hirsch, COO, Jomboy Media
· Cameron Heyward, Pittsburgh Steelers Defensive Tackle
· Andy Roddick, Former Professional Tennis Player, Philanthropist and Entrepreneur
· Michael Klein, CEO, Silver Tribe Media
· Lillian Xu, Executive Director of Audio, Vox Media
· Andrew Zimmern, 4x James Beard Award-Winning Chef & United Nations World Food Program Goodwill Ambassador
· Gabby Thomas, 5x Olympic Track & Field Medalist
· Clean Pocket Podcast with Colt McCoy, Jay Gruden, AQ Shipley and Justin Pugh
· Talkin’ Baseball Podcast with Jake Storiale and Peter Moylan
· Bleacher Report’s Taylor Rooks X Podcast
· Off the Edge Podcast with Steve Sarkisian and Cam Jordan
· Additional speakers and talent to be announced
Learn more and see the full agenda HERE. If you’d like to attend, please register HERE.
FloSports and Genius Sports are official partners of Sportico House at SXSW.
About Sportico
Sportico is a digital content platform providing sports industry news, data, insights, strategies, leadership and live media experiences for professionals in the $600 billion sports industry.Launched by Penske Media in 2020 as the global media and publishing leader in the business of sports, Sportico has offices in New York with reporters throughout the world committed to providing breaking news in the sports business industry covered by the world’s top journalists.
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:
- Website: TheAMAs.com
- X: @AMAs
- Instagram: @AMAs
- TikTok: @AMAs
- Facebook: @AMAs
- Threads: @AMAs
- YouTube: @TheAMAs
- Hashtag: #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
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
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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
Rolling Stone Presents: Amplified,The Immersive Rock Experience, an unprecedented 360-degree immersive experience opening March 12, 2025, at Illuminarium Las Vegas at AREA15. This first of its kind spectacle is a mind-blowing celebration the music, history, imagery and culture of rock ‘n’ roll, encompassing over 1,000 photographs, 200 videos, 1,300 Rolling Stone covers, and featuring over 300 iconic artists whose music changed the world.
Drawing from rare live performance and behind-the-scenes footage, never-before-seen moments, exclusive portrait sessions, album art, and posters, Rolling Stone Presents: Amplified will deliver one of the most comprehensive collections of rock ‘n’ roll imagery ever assembled. Narrated by actor/musician Kevin Bacon, this visual, historical, and sonic tour spans genres and generations, offering powerful insights into rock’s influential past and living present. Above all else, Amplified is a celebration full of music and exultation – a chance to step inside what Jimi Hendrix once called The Electric Church.
“We are proud to partner with Illuminarium and a top-tier creative team to present Amplified, a powerful story of rock ‘n’ roll – one that echoes our own legacy and the deep cultural impact this music has made,” said Gus Wenner, Chief Executive Officer of Rolling Stone. “Amplified is a uniquely immersive experience and transports you through the history of rock ‘n’ roll – past and present – through sight, sound, and motion.”
Rolling Stone Presents: Amplified was created by Brand New World Studios exclusively for Illuminarium, a sensory space of 360-degree sight, sound, and unprecedented scale, powered by the world’s most advanced 4K laser projection, 3D audio and interactive technologies.
“We can think of no better partner than Rolling Stone, the authoritative voice that has chronicled the history of rock, to embark on our newest, most unique experience,” said Alan Greenberg, CEO of Illuminarium. “Our guests will be awestruck by the sound and images from floor to ceiling. This is much more than a show – it’s a time machine for music fans of all ages.”
The Rolling Stone Presents: Amplified experience begins the moment guests arrive, including interactive lobby elements, a real rock show merchandise experience and a full-service bar to enjoy before the journey begins. Guests will then be guided through eight transformative chapters devoted to rock's greatest artists, the message of their music, and the way it shaped not just sound, but the world around it - from the hair, the cars, the clothes to the fans and so much more.
“Rolling Stone Presents: Amplified is the ultimate immersive rock experience, a journey through rock ‘n’ roll and its impact on popular culture,” saysExecutive Producer Brad Siegel, Founder of Brand New World Studios. “It’s full of breathtaking images and music, but we knew it needed to be more than a wild ride; it needed to be a story that explored the impact of the soundtrack of our lives because stories bring people together, help us interpret our experiences and find meaning.”
The power of rock ‘n’ roll has always been captured in electrifying imagery. Over 500photographers and film directors like Mark Seliger, Danny Clinch, LynnGoldsmith, Anton Corbijn, Bob Gruen, Jim Marshall, Neil Preston, JanetteBeckman, and Pooneh Ghana took risks and pushed boundaries, just like the musicians they immortalized.
“Music imagery is about experiences,” says Jodi Peckman, Executive Producer and formerCreative Director of Rolling Stone. “It’s about the unbridled joy of concerts and our connection to our favorite artists. Every picture tells a story and Rolling Stone Presents: Amplified has hundreds of stories to tell.”
The experience unites executive producer Brad Siegel, whose transformative leadership at TNT, TCM and Cartoon Network shaped contemporary media, with three-decade Rolling Stone veteran Jodi Peckman, bringing her iconic visual perspective as Photography and Film Curator working alongside Director of Photography Meghan Benson and former Rolling Stone Executive Editor Joe Levy whose writing and music supervision delivered a transformative story and music experience. The experience's revolutionary design and visual narrative comes from Pentagram principals AbbottMiller and Emily Oberman, with motion design by Good Company andOscar-winning Sound Designer Peter Lehman and Supervising Producer KevinWagner creating the sonic landscape.
Rolling Stone and Illuminarium’s multi-year licensing partnership will bring immersive, music driven experiences to audiences across multiple markets in the U.S. and internationally.
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Rolling Stone Presents: Amplified, The Immersive RockExperience, plays daily at Illuminarium Las Vegas starting from 11 a.m. Last show time on Friday and Saturday is at 11 p.m. and Sunday – Thursday at 9 p.m.Tickets, starting at $40 for general admission, are on sale now and can be purchased at illuminarium.com/lasvegas.
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About Illuminarium Experiences
Illuminarium Experiences is a global experiential company offering breakthrough immersive360-degree cinematic entertainment, presented in its one-of-a-kind custom designed venues. Illuminarium surrounds visitors in a sensory space of sight, sound and scale unlike any other, providing boundless experiences and a personal connection to the world around them. With a fully customizable canvas, Illuminarium is the ideal location for special events, group outings, and viewing parties. Created by Alan Greenberg, RadicalMedia and RockwellGroup, Illuminarium Experiences brings together best-in-class partners in content creation, theatrical design, interactive technologies and venue operations. Illuminarium has locations in Las Vegas, Atlanta, Toronto andMacau, and is launching a worldwide touring operation. For more information and to purchase tickets, guests may visit illuminarium.com.
AboutBrand New World Studios
BrandNew World Studios (BNWS) is the world’s first purpose driven content studio.BNWS tells meaningful stories that positively impact people’s lives. Since 2018 BNWS has produced award winning purpose-driven film, television and short form digital content for worldwide audiences, businesses and non-profit organizations. Its most recent release is the feature documentary WHY IS MONA LISA SMILING: The Reimagination of theCorporation and COMEBACK: A March Madness Story that premiered on TNT&TBS for 2024 The Final Four. BNWS business film division has produced purpose documentaries for Salesforce, Fortune, BMW,Master Card, Bolthouse Farms, Diligent, P&G, Swarovski, Truist andCoca-Cola to name a few. The company’s software division has developed PURPOSEBOOK, the first and only proprietary platform, technology and algorithm-driven methodology that utilizes AI to allow individuals to discover and activate their own unique purpose and make a film about it.
The company was founded by Bradley Siegel and Joey Reiman and born of the belief that the power of a well-told story can inspire people’s lives and drive change for a better world. Mr. Siegel’s original productions have garnered over 125 Emmys, Golden Globes, Screen Actors Guild Awards, Peabody, NAACP Image andSports Emmy Awards.
AboutRolling Stone:
Five decades since its founding, Rolling Stone today has evolved into a multi-platform content brand with unrivaled access and authority, reaching a global audience of over 60 million people per month. Staying true to its mission to tell exceptional stories that illuminate the culture of our times, Rolling Stone is an authority for music reviews, in-depth interviews, hard-hitting political commentary and award-winning journalism across print, digital, mobile, video, social and events. Operated and published by Penske Media Corporation, Rolling Stone provides “all the news that fits.”
FORMORE INFORMATION:
Tawny Bakke/Dave Kirvin, Kirvin Doak Communications: Illuminarium@kirvindoak.com
Fans are Invited to Access the Best Tickets Available for this Unforgettable, Star-Studded Country Music Event Through the ACM Awards Pre-Sale Starting on Tuesday, February 18; Pre-Sale Tickets are Available by Signing up for a Free Fan Membership Newsletter at ACM A-List
General On-Sale Starts Friday, February 21 at 10:00 a.m. CT at SeatGeek
Today, the Academy of Country Music (ACM) announced ticket on-sale information for the 60th Academy of Country Music Awards which will take place Thursday, May 8, live from Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas, the world headquarters of the Dallas Cowboys. The 60th ACM Awards will stream LIVE exclusively on Prime Video. Hosted by entertainment icon Reba McEntire, the ACM Awards continues to give fans around the world an exclusive invitation to a Country Music show sixty years in the making, featuring performances by the greatest Country Music stars of the past, present, and future.
- ACM A-LIST TICKET PRE-SALE: Tickets will be available for ACM A-List subscribers starting Tuesday, February 18. To gain access to presale tickets before they go on sale to the general public, sign up for the ACM A-List free email newsletter and you’ll be sent a pre-sale code that will grant you access to purchase tickets in advance of the public on-sale.
- GENERAL PUBLIC TICKET ON-SALE: Tickets will go on sale to the general public at 11:00 a.m. ET/10:00 a.m. CT/8:00 a.m. PT on Friday, February 21 at SeatGeek. Prices start as low as $100 before taxes and fees.
“This year’s ACM Awards is a celebration sixty years in the making, and we plan to make it one of the biggest and best shows yet!” said ACM CEO Damon Whiteside. “The 60th ACM Awards will mark our third consecutive year at Ford Center in The Star District, home of the Dallas Cowboys in Frisco, Texas, and we can’t wait to bring the ACM Awards back to the loyal Country Music fan base in Texas, and to those watching all around the globe on Amazon Prime Video. With Reba at the helm as our host, we’ll be commemorating the legends of Country Music while honoring the biggest and brightest stars of today.”
“The bar has been set very high during the first two years of hosting Country Music’s Party of the Year,” said Dallas Cowboys Owner, President and General Manager Jerry Jones. “I think we all agree, though, that the upcoming Academy of Country Music Awards’ 60th show is going to exceed that bar. Having an amazing icon of music and entertainment in Reba back for another year as host just sets this up to be one of the best ever and the Ford Center will be home to Country Music’s biggest and brightest stars once again.”
The 60th ACM Awards marks a return to Frisco, Texas for the third consecutive year, after two years of unforgettable moments, including acknowledging the top artists in the genre, and bringing superstar collaborations to the ACM Awards stage. Ford Center at The Star in Frisco opened in 2016 and serves as the state-of-the-art practice facility for the Dallas Cowboys, as well as the home for many major sporting events throughout the year. 2023’s ACM Awards was the first awards show to take place at Ford Center.
The 2024 show, also hosted by Reba McEntire, was a two-hour concert event which streamed live globally on Prime Video and the Amazon Music channel on Twitch. The night featured an all-star lineup of memorable moments, including 18 show-stopping performances from 19 artists, including Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani, Chris Stapleton and Dua Lipa, Cody Johnson, Jason Aldean, Jelly Roll, Kane Brown, Kelsea Ballerini and Noah Kahan, Lainey Wilson, Miranda Lambert, Nate Smith and Avril Lavigne, Parker McCollum, Post Malone, Reba McEntire, Thomas Rhett, and Tigirlily Gold.
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. Jay Penske and Barry Adelman serve as executive producers for DCP, and Damon Whiteside serves as executive producer for the Academy of Country Music. John Saade will also continue to serve as consulting producer for Amazon MGM Studios.
Additional details, including nominees, performers, and ticketing information about additional ACM events surrounding the awards will all be announced in the coming months.
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.
About The Star
The Star is the 91-acre campus of the Dallas Cowboys World Headquarters and training facility in Frisco, Texas. Developed as a first-of-its-kind partnership between the City of Frisco, Frisco ISD and the Dallas Cowboys, The Star features Ford Center, a 12,000-seat indoor stadium and entertainment venue that hosts Frisco ISD football games, concerts, the prestigious Academy of Country Music Awards, the Dallas Open – an official ATP 500 tournament, and other special events; Cowboys Fit, a 60,000 square-foot gym developed in partnership with leading fitness developer, Mark Mastrov; Cowboys Club, a members-only club where the country club meets the NFL; the Omni Frisco Hotel, a 16-floor, 300-room luxury hotel; Baylor Scott & White Sports Therapy & Research at The Star, a 300,000 square-foot center of excellence for sports medicine; Twelve Cowboys Way, a 17-story, luxury residential tower in partnership between Pro Football Hall-of-Fame Quarterback #12 Roger Staubach, and Dallas-based developer and former Dallas Cowboys center, Robert Shaw; Formation, a dynamic coworking experience offering a collaborative work environment of open workspace, dedicated desks and private offices; as well as a variety of shopping, dining and nightlife options throughout The Star District. For more information on The Star, visit www.TheStarInFrisco.com.
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59th ACM Awards Electronic Press Kit
Show Clips HERE; EPK/Video Footage/Photos HERE
Prime Video Social Handles:
Amazon Prime Video Instagram: @PrimeVideo Twitter: @PrimeVideo
The Academy of Country Music
Twitter: @ACMawards Instagram: @ACMawards Facebook: @AcademyofCountryMusic
TikTok: @ACMAwards #ACMawards
Media Contacts:
Academy of Country Music
Jesse Knutson, jesse@acmcountry.com
Lexi Cothran, lexi.cothran@acmcountry.com
Dick Clark Productions
Gina Sorial, gsorial@dickclark.com
Amazon Studios/Prime Video
Leshelle Sargent, Leshelle.Sargent@amazonstudios.com
Paige DuBois, Paige.Dubois@amazonstudios.com
Salem Hawatmeh, Salem.Hawatmeh@amazonstudios.com
Mekeisha Madden Toby, Mekeisha.MaddenToby@amazonstudios.com
Today, Penske Media Corporation (PMC) announced that Dan Gerber has been appointed Penske Media's Vice President of Strategic Partnerships. In this role, Gerber will be tasked with driving new business ventures and executing content distribution deals for PMC’s robust portfolio of brands. Gerber sits within PMC’s Business Development team and will report to Marissa O’Hare, PMC’s Senior Vice President of Business Development and be based in New York.
“We’re thrilled to have Dan join our team. His unique experience and creative approach will fuel innovative deal development and enable us to experiment with new partnership models," said O’Hare.
Prior to PMC, Dan held leadership roles at Live Nation, SoundCloud, and Pandora where he generated significant revenue growth and executed transformative partnerships. He began his media career at CNET and CBS Interactive before joining Pandora as part of the early team that scaled its business. At SoundCloud, he launched the platform’s U.S. advertising business, securing major partnerships and establishing a foundation for growth. Dan was at Live Nation for nine years where he led impactful partnerships across digital, experiential, and sponsorship platforms. With two decades of experience in music, entertainment, and media, Dan has a proven record of building innovative partnerships that elevate businesses and advance industry leadership.
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, 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), and Latin Music Week. 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.
Credo Holdings Co., Ltd.,a leading hospitality company headquartered in Shinjuku, Tokyo, has secured the operational rights for “Billboard Live” in Taipei in a licensing agreement with Penske Media Corporation. The inaugural Billboard Live Taipei is scheduled to open in Fall 2025 and will be located on the 7th floor of the “ATT 4 FUN” building in the bustling Xinyi District, Taipei.
Billboard Live is renowned for hosting live performances by internationally acclaimed artists. Originated by Hanshin Contents Link Corp, the master licensee of 'Billboard' in Japan, Billboard Live currently has locations in Tokyo, Osaka, and Yokohama, with alternate formats in Shanghai and Nanjing. Artists who have performed at Billboard Live in Japan include Steely Dan, Babyface, David Foster,Paul Stanley, Chaka Khan, Kool & the Gang, and The Beach Boys. Like its Japanese counterparts, Billboard Live Taipei will feature performances by top artists from Japan, Korea, the United States, Europe and Taiwan. The venue aims to promote musical exchanges between Taiwanese and international artists, serving as a bridge for Taiwanese talent to step onto the global stage. This effort aligns with Billboard’s mission of advancing the international presence of music cultures worldwide.
Billboard Live Taipei will introduce Taiwan to an unparalleled experience of live music combined with fine dining. Equipped with state-of-the-art audio systems, the 300-seat venue will provide an intimate setting where audiences can enjoy world-class performances up close. The restaurant will complement this experience with gourmet offerings. Billboard Live Taipei will create new opportunities for local artists to showcase their talent and contribute to the evolution ofTaiwan’s dynamic music landscape.
Click here for more details on the new club.
About Billboard Live
Billboard Live is an international network of upscale music venues that delivers an extraordinary live music experience by showcasing performances from premier artists across various genres. These venues are consciously designed to provide both intimacy and a top-quality sonic experience, catering to true music fans. At Billboard Live, viewers enjoy shows in a unique format that bridges the gap between the artist and the audience. All locations feature state-of-the-art sound systems and stage lighting, ensuring an immersive viewing experience that captivates attendees in every seat. Billboard Live venues attract a variety of acts, ranging from budding local talents to international superstars. Each venue's bill is a careful curation that reflects Billboard’s storied history in the music industry, offering spectators not only a night of entertainment but also an intimate encounter with music history.
January 9, 2025, Tblisi, Georgia: The Silk Road Group (“SRG”) and Rolling Stone join forces to launch The Rolling Stone Rooftop Club, the first of its kind club and event venue under the legendary Rolling Stone trademark. The new venue is set to open on the rooftop of the Telegraph Hotel in the heart of the Georgian capital, Tbilisi. The Telegraph Hotel, which is part of the Leading Hotels of the World is owned, developed and managed by Silk Hospitality, an SRG subsidiary. The Telegraph Hotel with the Rolling Stone Rooftop Club will cater to local, regional and global clientele looking for a unique, immersive lifestyle experience. The hotel is expected to open its doors in early spring 2025.
SRG in cooperation with a Shanghai based architectural firm Neri & Hu, succeeded in transforming the historic Telegraph building into a luxury hotel. The Telegraph Hotel is designed for the 21st century traveler who demands experiences that go beyond luxurious rooms and top-quality service. Rolling Stone’s presence at the Telegraph Hotel guarantees a captivating experience, with the Rooftop Club offering an immersive journey through the history of music, showcasing legendary musicians from the late 20th century to today’s megastars.
Additionally, Silk Hospitality and Rolling Stone plan to expand their partnership for the hotel and residence lifestyle experience with Silk Hospitality and Silk Development’s mega project in the seaside town of Batumi on the Black Seacoast of Georgia where Silk in partnership with the legendary Japanese architect, Kengo Kuma is developing a spectacular Silk Tower project at the Batumi Riviera site with a multi layered concept that includes two five star hotels, a marina and beaches, a concert hall, residential buildings, shopping and entertainment spaces along with a municipal park, which SRG is donating to the city of Batumi.
December 7, 2022, New York, NY: Today, Penske Media Corporation (PMC) announced the acquisition of Artforum International Magazine, a leading voice in the contemporary art world. Artforum will join PMC’s constellation of brands as it celebrates its 60th anniversary year. Since its founding in 1962, Artforum has been at the vanguard of contemporary art criticism, and throughout its history has remained the voice of record for the art world.
Publisher Danielle McConnell and Associate Publisher Kate Koza will continue to lead Artforum operations, with Editor David Velasco helming editorial initiatives. Longtime publisher and Artforum shareholder, Anthony Korner, will remain engaged with the publication in an ambassadorial role. Artforum will remain editorially independent of other Penske Media brands, including existing titles ARTnews and Art in America. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
“Artforum’s quality and authority in the art world is unparalleled,” said Chairman and CEO of Penske Media, Jay Penske. “Over the last 60 years, they have built a culture- and genre-defining brand known around the world, with one of the few insightful global perspectives on art. I have great admiration for the hard work Tony, Danielle, Kate, and David have done to make Artforum such a success. I look forward to a bright future with this very talented team.”
“Our highest priority is to maintain the continued legacy of our print publication while ensuring a vigorous digital expansion,” said McConnell. We are thrilled to work alongside Jay Penske, who has understood these objectives from the outset. PMC’s media infrastructure will provide dynamic, amplified opportunities for Artforum’s international community of artists, galleries, museums, and other valued partners.”
“I’m proud to have been part of Artforum’s impressive evolution as the leading voice and record of contemporary art during my time as publisher,” said Korner. “As Artforum looks to its next chapter, we have found a strong steward in Jay Penske and PMC. PMC is committed to Artforum’s mission and invested in ensuring the magazine continues to uphold the highest editorial standards in the industry.”
“I look forward to continuing our work with the brilliant writers, artists, and editors who have made this magazine a touchstone for generations,” said Velasco. “I’m confident that PMC is the right partner for Artforum as we deepen our commitment to our community and build new ways to communicate our mission across a variety of media.”
“The unparalleled talents of our staff and writers have solidified Artforum’s reputation as the standard-bearer of contemporary art criticism over the years,” said Koza. “Since 2020, we have expanded Artforum’s digital footprint in ways that complement and enliven the mission of the print magazine, and we are excited to foster further growth across our platforms. We have found a strong partner in PMC, whose resources will support our team’s creativity and vision and help us carry Artforum’s legacy into the future.”
About PMC
Penske Media Corporation (PMC) is a leading global media and information services company whose award-winning content attracts a passionate audience. Since 2004, PMC has been a pioneer in digital media and a platform innovator, reaching viewers on all screens across its ever-growing constellation of iconic brands, which include Variety, Rolling Stone, The Hollywood Reporter, Billboard, WWD, SHE Media, Robb Report, Deadline, Sportico, BGR, ARTnews, Fairchild Media, Vibe, IndieWire, Dirt, Gold Derby, and Spy.com, among many others. 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, and Life is Beautiful. 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.
About Artforum
Artforum is the magazine of record for the contemporary art industry and holds the unique roles of institution, nexus, and foremost tastemaker of the art world. It delivers the highest level of critical discourse about contemporary visual culture to a diverse international audience and is often the first to identify artists whose work comes to define eras. Launched in California in 1962, Artforum moved to New York in 1967, where it is still based.
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November 28, 2022, Austin, Texas – Today, Penske Media Corporation (PMC) announced the acquisition of Austin based ATX TV. Founded 12 years ago as an annual Television festival by Emily Gipson and Caitlin McFarland, ATX TV has evolved into a year-round business creating programming and experiences for a cultivated community of passionate television enthusiasts. ATX TV celebrates television and its highly engaged audience by programming impactful experiences and content 365 days a year. Uniquely positioned to attract television makers and consumers alike, ATX TV is a place for the discovery and exploration of television’s past, present and future.
Recognized for its yearly festival held in Austin, Texas, ATX TV Festival brings Industry and Consumers together for a 4-day anchor event in June. Attendees experience series specific and mixed topic panels with cast and creatives, intimate one-on-one conversations, premiere screenings and more. Topics range from industry deep-dives to fan-focused discussions, along with conversations on TV’s responsibility and impact on culture.
As part of the acquisition, ATX TV’s core team will remain unchanged. Co-Founders and Co-Presidents Emily Gipson and Caitlin McFarland will continue at the helm of the brand running the business, operations, partnerships, programming, and driving the core mission forward. Laura Kincaid continues in her role as Director of Operations as will Jennifer Morgan as Director of Programming. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
“We have long admired ATX’s commitment to creating unique content that celebrates every aspect of television,” said CEO and Founder of Penske Media, Jay Penske. “Emily and Caitlin have built an incredible community and world class programming over the years, and we look forward to helping them expand their footprint for an even bigger audience in the future.”
“Our vision for ATX TV is expansive,” said McFarland. “We have always had our eyes on creating year- round programming and engagement, but the pandemic marked an inflection point for us all. We realized that we needed to expand to digital content and grow beyond a yearly festival to service our business and our audience. Our partners needed more opportunities to reach audiences and our audience needed one another — but we, ATX TV, also needed more resources to achieve our very big goals. We are so proud of all we have done with our team, but we are ready for our next chapter of growth and are thrilled to have Penske Media as partners to help us achieve it together.”
“It’s hard to believe the first festival was ten years ago,” said Gipson. “At that time, we had no idea what it would become, but our vision has always remained the same: to create an inclusive destination for industry and consumer audiences to come together as one community to celebrate TV. Over the past decade, we have focused on creating curated content and producing high quality experiences that have allowed audiences to discover, discuss, debate, collaborate, interact, and enjoy all things television. Now with the support of Jay and Penske Media, we know the possibilities are endless of how we can grow our vision together.”
ATX Television Festival Season 12 will take place June 1-4, 2023. Badges are on sale now. For more information on the festival visit: https://atxfestival.com/
About Penske Media
Penske Media Corporation (PMC) is a leading global media and information services company whose award-winning content attracts a passionate audience. Since 2004, PMC has been a pioneer in digital media and a platform innovator, reaching viewers on all screens across its ever-growing constellation of iconic brands, which includes Variety, Rolling Stone, The Hollywood Reporter, Billboard, WWD, SHE Media, Robb Report, Deadline, Sportico, BGR, ARTnews, Fairchild Media, Vibe, IndieWire, Dirt, Gold Derby and Spy.com, among many others. 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, and Life is Beautiful. 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.
About ATX TV
ATX TV is the parent company of ATX Festival, an annual event produced by ATX TV, taking place every June in Austin, TX. As the leading television festival, it brings together fans and industry to celebrate the television medium by looking at its history, where it is now, and where it is headed. The festival consists of screenings followed by Q&As, panels, and events (parties, live music, meet-ups, super-secret happy hours, etc) and is known for reunions of both classic shows and cult hits. Screenings showcase never-aired pilots, canceled too soon series, and current favorites, as well as world premieres of new series. Panels span from industry deep dives to fan-focused conversations, along with discussions on representation (in front of and behind the camera) and responsibility in storytelling. The ATX TV audience is comprised equally of consumers and industry professionals, and ATX Television Festival is the only place they come together as one community to discuss and celebrate all aspects of #TVTogether. The Syndication Project (TSP) is a non-profit (501c3) that works in conjunction with ATX TV. With a mission of advocacy through storytelling, its focus has been partnering with various organizations and communities for a track at ATX TV Festival and year-round events. While ATX TV does currently fund and run TSP, it operates outside of the ATX TV umbrella. For more information on ATX TV visit: ATX.CO
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LA3C ANNOUNCES FULL MUSIC LINEUP FOR ITS MAINSTAGE AND PARTNERSHIP WITH LA’S PREMIER CAR AND LIFESTYLE EVENT PRODUCER, HIN EVENTS, HOT IMPORT NIGHTS®
LA3C will Celebrate Los Angeles’ Diversity & Creative Communities Through Music, Food and Art December 10-11 at Los Angeles State Historic Park
Tickets On Sale Now at LA3C.com
Los Angeles, CA (October 6, 2022) – Today, LA3C, Penske Media’s first-ever culture and creativity festival announced its full music lineup. The event takes place December 10-11, 2022, at Los Angeles State Historic Park, Los Angeles’ premier downtown destination for concerts and events. Newly announced mainstage performers include Free Nationals, Gerardo Ortiz, Fonseca, Marc Seguí, Shawn Wasabi, Monogem, Shea Diamond, and Chicocurlyhead. For more information on these artists, visit LA3C.com/music.
The diverse lineup of performers joins previously announced headliner and three-time Grammy-winning superstar, Megan Thee Stallion and Latin chart-topper, Maluma, with performances by K-Pop stage-breakers Seventeen and LA music icon, Snoop Dogg. Tickets are on-sale now at LA3C.com.
“We are thrilled to share our full music lineup today,” said Juan Mora, CEO of LA3C. “Our goals were to create a lineup that celebrates the range of musical genres Los Angeles offers including Pop, Hip-Hop, R&B, K-Pop, Regional Mexican Music, EDM and more and for attendees to discover new artists while enjoying names they know and love.”
Today LA3C also announced its partnership with HIN Events LLC, Hot Import Nights® Brand, the world’s largest and most unique indoor/outdoor automotive lifestyle event producer. As part of the partnership, HIN Events will host a second stage featuring headliner Mustard and performance sets from AJ Hernz, ARIUS, Cam Girl, Freya Fox, Kill Bambi, Kim Lee, LOLO, LuckyLight, Madds, MEIRLIN, Peach, and Vice.
“The Hot Import Nights® Brand began in California, with our very first event in Long Beach,” said Michael Munar, CEO of HIN Events LLC. “We are immensely proud of our LA heritage and how we have grown our events around the world celebrating cars, music, gaming, fashion, technology and more. Our partnership with LA3C was organic. We both share a love for LA and are so excited to bring our unique point of view to this special stage curated by HIN Events. Attendees can expect our talent lineup of DJs, dancers, and more evoking the amazing sound and electric spirit of LA.”
Additional talent for the highly anticipated two-day culture and creativity festival will be unveiled in the coming weeks including chefs, restaurants, artists and additional surprises and delight programming. The festival and performance sets will run from 1 p.m.- 10 p.m. PT on Saturday, December 10 and from 12 p.m.- 9 p.m. PT Sunday, December 11. All attendees must be 21+.
The festival’s mark, LA3C, stands for Los Angeles (LA), the Capital of Culture & Creativity (3C) and aims to connect people and communities through the city’s most influential and inspiring music, food and art. The two-day celebration will be a curation of best-in-class experiences including a range of multicultural food and flavors punctuated by bold and interactive art on display from some of the world’s most talented artists. For more information on LA3C and the latest updates, visit LA3C.com.
LA3C is committed to nurturing the city’s creative heart and preserving Los Angeles as a capital of creativity and culture for years to come. In its inaugural year, LA3C will support the next generations of creative talent in Los Angeles through partnerships with nonprofit arts organizations Heart of Los Angeles (HOLA) and Film Independent.
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About LA3C
Penske Media’s LA3C is a first-time annual festival celebrating the rich culture and creativity of Los Angeles. Over two days, LA3C promises to cultivate the best of Los Angeles with headlining musical talent, bold art installations, and food that represents the diverse palette of the city. Festivalgoers will leave feeling proud to live in LA and energized by new experiences and surprise & delight moments. LA3C brings our community together in the heart of the city to celebrate everything that makes Los Angeles unique. LA3C will leverage the expertise and access of Penske Media properties including Variety, Billboard, VIBE, The Hollywood Reporter, Rolling Stone, Deadline, WWD, Sportico, SHE Media, ARTnews, Robb Report, IndieWire, TVLine and Sourcing Journal.
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. Since 2004, PMC has been a pioneer in digital media and a platform innovator, reaching viewers on all screens across its ever-growing constellation of iconic brands, which includes Variety, Rolling Stone, VIBE, SXSW, Life is Beautiful, The Hollywood Reporter, Billboard, WWD, SHE Media, Robb Report, Deadline, Sportico, BGR, ARTnews, Fairchild Media, IndieWire, Dirt, Gold Derby, Spy.com, TVLine, Sourcing Journal, among many others. 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, and Life is Beautiful. 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.
About The Hot Import Nights® Brand
HIN Events, LLC is the world’s largest and most unique indoor/outdoor automotive lifestyle event producer and a leading influencer of innovation, technology, and creativity when it comes to the dynamic and expanding car culture community across the globe, under the HOT IMPORT NIGHTS® brand. In addition to a dazzling display of the nation’s best and most numerous customized show cars, this one-of-a-kind pop culture experience also features live performances, with social media influencers, in a unique lights-out, nightclub atmosphere. Over the years, revelers have been treated to elaborate product displays from sponsors such as Valvoline, Microsoft, Sylvania, XM Satellite Radio, Wish, State Farm, Boost Mobile, NOS Energy Drink, Universal’s Fast & The Furious, McDonalds, Pepsi, 20th Century Fox, Nissan, Mazda, Ford, Chevrolet, The National Guard, Army, Air Force, Marines, AT&T and many more. The events are attended by thousands of automotive and entertainment enthusiasts each year across the globe, multiple generations and running!
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MALUMA, MEGAN THEE STALLION, SEVENTEEN AND SNOOP DOGG TO PERFORM AT LA3C, PENSKE MEDIA’S FIRST-EVER CULTURE AND CREATIVITY FESTIVAL, DECEMBER 10-11, 2022 AT THE LA STATE HISTORIC PARK
LA3C will Celebrate Los Angeles’ Diversity & Creative Communities Through Music, Food and Art
Tickets On-Sale Now at LA3C.com
Los Angeles, CA (September 14, 2022) – Today, Penske Media Corporation (PMC) announced Maluma and Megan Thee Stallion to headline its highly anticipated two-day culture and creativity festival, LA3C, taking place December 10-11, 2022 at the Los Angeles State Historic Park, Los Angeles’ premier downtown destination for concerts and events. Three-time, Grammy award-winning superstar Megan Thee Stallion will headline the show on Saturday, December 10, and Maluma will headline Sunday, December 11 and the festival will include performances by K-Pop stage-breakers Seventeen and LA music icon, Snoop Dogg. LA3C’s full talent lineup including musicians, chefs, artists and programming details will be unveiled in the coming weeks. Tickets are on-sale now at LA3C.com. All attendees must be 21+.
The festival’s mark, LA3C, stands for Los Angeles (LA), the Capital of Culture & Creativity (3C) and aims to connect people and communities through the city’s most influential and inspiring music, food and art. The two-day celebration will be a curation of best-in-class experiences including a range of multicultural food and flavors punctuated by bold and interactive art on display from some of the world’s most talented artists.
PMC Chairman, CEO and Founder Jay Penske appointed Juan Mora, an impact investor and non-profit leader as LA3C’s Chief Executive. “It is an honor and privilege to build this festival,” said Mora. “We believe that Los Angeles is a place where people come to pursue their creative passions and a place where talent, diversity and culture thrive. Our programming is meant to reflect our community and to create an inclusive environment where all feel welcome. Jay’s vision and the commitment to positively impact the city of Los Angeles inspires us all. I plan to leverage the expertise of Penske Media’s iconic brands to create an experience for all who join us.”
“I have always been inspired by Los Angeles, its people, its vibrancy, its diversity and its creativity,” said Penske. We are proudly building an event with a significant long-term vision. Right now, being together in person means so much to us all. Our event will be a place to celebrate and give back to this incredible city and the people who make it so unique.”
LA3C is committed to nurturing the city’s creative heart and preserving Los Angeles as a capital of creativity and culture for years to come. In its inaugural year, LA3C will support the next generations of creative talent in Los Angeles through partnerships with nonprofit arts organizations Heart of Los Angeles (HOLA) and Film Independent.
For over 30 years, Heart of Los Angeles (HOLA) has helped young people overcome barriers through exceptional, integrated programs and personalized guidance in a trusted, nurturing environment. Thousands of youth attend HOLA’s academic, arts, athletics, and wellness programs yearly and at no cost. HOLA’s Visual Arts and Music departments are dedicated to the idea that every child, regardless of socioeconomic status, deserves the chance to create. For more information or to get involved, visit: www.heartofla.org.
Film Independent champions creative independence in visual storytelling and supports a community of artists who embody diversity, innovation and uniqueness of vision. For nearly 30 years, Film Independent’s Project Involve has been a leader in building a more inclusive and equitable industry by supporting emerging filmmakers from communities underrepresented in film and entertainment. For more information, visit https://www.filmindependent.org/.
Additionally, LA3C will leverage the expertise and access of Penske Media properties including Variety, Billboard, VIBE, The Hollywood Reporter, Rolling Stone, Deadline, WWD, Sportico, SHE Media, ARTnews, Robb Report, IndieWire, TVLine and Sourcing Journal.
For more information on LA3C and the latest updates, visit LA3C.com.
*LA3C was previously announced for December 2-4, 2021 but was postponed due to concerns with COVID-19.
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About LA3C
Penske Media’s LA3C is a first-time, annual festival celebrating the rich culture and creativity of Los Angeles. Over two days, LA3C promises to cultivate the best of Los Angeles with headlining musical talent, bold art installations, and food that represents the diverse palette of the city. Festivalgoers will leave feeling proud to live in LA and energized by new experiences and surprise & delight moments. LA3C brings our community together in the heart of the city to celebrate everything that makes Los Angeles unique.
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. Since 2004, PMC has been a pioneer in digital media and a platform innovator, reaching viewers on all screens across its ever-growing constellation of iconic brands, which includes Variety, Rolling Stone, Vibe, SXSW, Life is Beautiful, The Hollywood Reporter, Billboard, WWD, SHE Media, Robb Report, Deadline, Sportico, BGR, ARTnews, Fairchild Media, IndieWire, Dirt, Gold Derby, Spy.com, TVLine, Sourcing Journal, among many others. 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, and Life is Beautiful. 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.
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New York – July 19, 2022: Today, Penske Media Corporation (PMC) announced an exclusive global partnership with Getty Images, a preeminent global visual content creator and marketplace. The multi-year agreement includes content representation, production, and licensing – delivering PMC’s unique and compelling content to global audiences through Getty Images’ award-winning entertainment photographers and videographers, industry-leading global platform, and expert international sales team serving millions of buyers in almost every country around the world.
Commencing in Fall 2022, Getty Images will be the exclusive global distribution partner for PMC’s unique collection of photographic content from their most iconic brands including WWD, The Hollywood Reporter, Rolling Stone, Variety, Billboard, and others. Getty Images will host and represent its library, including over five million images from its legendary historical archive, as well as ongoing, newly created entertainment content.
In addition, PMC will collaborate with Getty Images’ team of global entertainment photographers and specialists to create and distribute content from PMC’s industry-leading events, galas, summits, and conferences, capturing unique moments with exclusive access and positions. The agreement also includes a Getty Images licensing subscription to give PMC access to Getty Images’ unmatched photo and video content, including global editorial coverage of news, sports and entertainment events, the world’s largest privately held photographic archive, and differentiated creative and commercial content.
Jay Penske, Chairman and CEO of Penske Media said, “Getty Images has unmatched capabilities to seamlessly cover and distribute content from our global events. Their comprehensive coverage and archive are vital for our brands to draw upon to enhance and complement our visual storytelling. We are excited to partner with the preeminent provider in this space.”
“It is a privilege to once again exclusively collaborate with the team and legendary brands at Penske Media,” said Craig Peters, CEO, Getty Images. “Penske Media shares our commitment to delivering superior and innovative content to the world and we are excited to support and represent their world-class brands, events and archive.”
PMC content will be available on gettyimages.com beginning Fall of 2022.
About Penske Media Corporation
Penske Media Corporation (PMC) is a leading independent global media and information services company whose award-winning content attracts a passionate monthly audience of more than 310 million. Since 2004, PMC has been a pioneer in digital media and a platform innovator, reaching viewers on all screens across its ever-growing constellation of iconic brands, which includes Deadline, Variety, Rolling Stone, SXSW, The Hollywood Reporter, Billboard, WWD, SHE Media, Robb Report, Sportico, BGR, ARTnews, Art in America, Fairchild Media, Spy.com, among many others. 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. 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. To learn more about PMC, our 2% Foundation, and our portfolio of brands, please visit: http://www.pmc.com/
About Getty Images:
Getty Images is a preeminent global visual content creator and marketplace that offers a full range of content solutions to meet the needs of any customer around the globe, no matter their size. Through its Getty Images, iStock and Unsplash brands, websites and APIs, Getty Images serves customers in almost every country in the world and is the first-place people turn to discover, purchase and share powerful visual content from the world’s best photographers and videographers. Getty Images works with over 488,000 contributors and more than 300 content partners to deliver this powerful and comprehensive content. Each year Getty Images covers more than 160,000 news, sport and entertainment events providing depth and breadth of coverage that is unmatched. Getty Images maintains one of the largest and best privately-owned photographic archives in the world with millions of images dating back to the beginning of photography. For company news and announcements, visit our Press Room.
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THE NEW ANNUAL EVENT IN SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA TO SHOWCASE PRE-EMINENT MUSIC, SCREEN, GAMING, TECH AND INNOVATION FROM ACROSS THE ASIA PACIFIC REGION AND BEYOND
Austin, Texas — June 29, 2022 — South by Southwest® (SXSW®) Conference and Festivals is expanding beyond Austin, Texas to bring its famed celebration of the technology, film and music industries to Sydney, Australia across seven days and nights from October 15 to October 22, 2023.
SXSW Sydney will gather the world’s most inspired thinkers, creators and innovators for an exploration of the best in Music, Screen, Gaming, Technology and Innovation. Like SXSW in Austin, SXSW Sydney will be a must-attend event for creators and professionals seeking to shape and discover future trends, emerging technology and access unrivaled networking opportunities.
SXSW Sydney is a collaboration with TEG, The NSW Government & Destination NSW, and will be the official annual Asia Pacific installment of SXSW, which has taken place every March since 1987 in Austin, Texas. SXSW has included speakers and artists such as Barack Obama, Brené Brown, Prince, Bruce Springsteen, Lady Gaga, Billie Eilish, Melinda Gates, Elizabeth Warren, Snoop Dogg, Michelle Yeoh, Taika Waititi, Jordan Peele and Nonny de la Peña.
“We couldn’t be more excited and honored to work with TEG and the New South Wales Government via Destination NSW on an event that brings to Australia the professional opportunities and unexpected discoveries that make SXSW unique,” said Roland Swenson, CEO & Co-founder of SXSW. “The purpose of SXSW is to help creative people achieve their goals, and Sydney is the ideal city to serve as a home for the cross-collaboration that exists within the many industries we bring together.”
“SXSW is an event without equal internationally that has launched the careers of so many creative professionals,” said Geoff Jones, Group CEO TEG, Event Producer for SXSW Sydney. “Through showcasing the creator industries of the Asia Pacific to the world, SXSW Sydney will establish a new SXSW touchpoint, enabling the international and cross-sector connections that deliver the most innovative products and content. I would like to welcome Colin Daniels as the Managing Director of SXSW Sydney and thank the NSW Government, Destination NSW, the team at SXSW for their foresight and support.”
Industry professionals, talent, partners and more can register their interest now at sxswsydney.com to discover the unexpected ideas and diverse discussions SXSW Sydney makes possible when creative people come together.
About SXSW
SXSW dedicates itself to helping creative people achieve their goals. Founded in 1987 in Austin, Texas, SXSW is best known for its conference and festivals that celebrate the convergence of tech, film, music, education, and culture. An essential destination for global professionals, the annual March event features sessions, music and comedy showcases, film screenings, exhibitions, professional development and a variety of networking opportunities. SXSW proves that the most unexpected discoveries happen when diverse topics and people come together. SXSW 2023 will take place March 10 – 19, 2023. For more information, please visit sxsw.com.
About DNSW
Destination NSW is the lead NSW Government agency for the State’s tourism and major events industry and is responsible for devising and implementing strategies to grow the State’s visitor economy. Our particular focus is driving tourism and acquiring and developing major sporting and cultural events for Sydney and regional NSW. In addition, Destination NSW is the major investor in Business Events Sydney (BESydney) with the aim of securing more international conventions, incentive travel reward programs, corporate events and exhibitions.
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