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Today, CBS and the Golden Globes® announced that acclaimed Golden Globe, Grammy® and Emmy®-nominated comedian and actress Nikki Glaser is set return as host of the 83^rd ANNUAL GOLDEN GLOBES®, the first major award show of the season, airing January 2026 on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+ in the U.S.*

“Hosting the Golden Globes this year was without a doubt the most fun I have ever had in my career,” said Glaser. “I can’t wait to do it again, and this time in front of the team from ‘The White Lotus’ who will finally recognize my talent and cast me in Season Four as a Scandinavian Pilates instructor with a shadowy past.”

“Nikki Glaser brought a refreshing spark and fearless wit to the Golden Globes stage this year. Her sharp humor, and bold presence set the tone for an unforgettable night, making the ceremony feel vibrant and most of all fun,” said Helen Hoehne, President, Golden Globes.

On January 5, 2025, Glaser made history as the first woman to host the Golden Globes solo. She received unanimous praise from audiences worldwide and rave reviews from critics hailing her memorable performance as “victorious.” Named “Comedian of the Year” by the New York Times and known for her razor-sharp wit and humor, Glaser’s shockingly honest, no-holds barred style has solidified her as one of the funniest voices in comedy today. Previously, Glaser headlined her first critically-acclaimed HBO comedy special “Good Clean Filth” in 2022, and earned a Writers Guild Award as well as Emmy, Grammy, Golden Globe and Critics Choice Award nominations for “Nikki Glaser: Someday You'll Die,” which set the record for both the best premiere night for an HBO comedy special in more than two years and for the #1 largest streaming audience for a Comedy Special in HBO Max/Max history. In 2021, Glaser launched “The Nikki Glaser Podcast” for iHeartMedia and Will Ferrell’s Big Money Players Podcast Network (BMP). She currently hosts and executive produces “Lovers and Liars,” the spinoff of the hit HBO Max and CW reality dating series “FBoy Island,” which Glaser hosted and executive produced for three seasons. Glaser recently wrapped her global THE GOOD GIRL stand-up tour and is currently on her ALIVE AND UNWELL tour across the U.S., Canada, and Australia through October 2025.

The Golden Globes, often referred to as “Hollywood’s Party of the Year®,” is the largest awards show in the world to celebrate the best of both film and television. Dick Clark Productions will plan, host and produce the annual Golden Globes, which has been viewed in more than 185 countries and territories worldwide.

*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 Golden Globes®

As a premier entertainment awards show since 1944, the annual Golden Globes has honored achievements in both television and film. Over the last three decades, the Golden Globes has enabled donations of more than $55 million to entertainment-related charities including scholarship programs, film restoration projects and humanitarian efforts. This funding has also supported diverse programs in partnership with advocacy groups aimed at promoting greater access in Hollywood for underserved communities. Dick Clark Productions is the owner and producer of the Golden Globes. For more information on the Golden Globe Awards, please visitGoldenGlobes.com and follow us on X, Instagram, Facebook, and in Spanish on X, and Facebook.

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 CBS

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

About Penske Media Corporation  

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

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NIKKI GLASER

For nearly two decades at sold-out tours, and as the host of three hit podcasts, Emmy®, Grammy® and Golden Globe®-nominated Nikki Glaser has honed her shockingly honest, no-holds barred style, solidifying herself as one of the funniest voices in comedy today.

On January 5, 2025, Glaser made history as the first woman to host the Golden Globes® solo. She received unanimous praise from audiences worldwide and rave reviews from critics hailing her memorable performance as “victorious.”

2024 was a career redefining year for Glaser, culminating with being named “Comedian of the Year” by The New York Times.

Following the success of her Critics Choice Award-nominated HBO standup special, GOOD CLEAN FILTH in 2022, Glaser’s highly anticipated second HBO comedy special, SOMEDAY YOU’LL DIE premiered in May 2024 to a record-breaking audience. It set the record for both the best premiere night for an HBO comedy special in more than two years and for the #1 largest streaming audience for a Comedy Special in HBO Max/Max history. Glaser was nominated for an Emmy® Award for “Outstanding Variety Special (Pre-Recorded),” a Grammy® Award for “Best Comedy Album,” a Golden Globe® Award for "Best Performance in a Stand-Up Comedy on Television," a Critics Choice Award for “Best Comedy Special” and a WGA Award for “Comedy/Variety Special,” which she won. Glaser also wrote and performed “Someday You’ll Die” the special’s theme song that is available on all streaming platforms. The single was recorded in Glaser’s hometown of St. Louis with producers Dan Monahan and Tim Convy. Released by Bailey Blues in partnership with Redbird Records, the track shows a different side of Glaser, but fans of her comedy will recognize her trademark wit and authenticity throughout the lyrics.

Glaser was also the undeniable standout on Netflix’s Emmy®-nominated THE GREATEST ROAST OF ALL TIME: TOM BRADY which earned her viral attention and reinstated her title as “the best roaster on the planet” according to Indiewire. The roast aired live and unedited on Netflix from the Kia Forum in Los Angeles on May 5, 2024.

Glaser can currently be seen on her ALIVE AND UNWELL tour across the US, Canada and Australia through October 2025, after wrapping her global THE GOOD GIRL tour in 2024.

In March 2021, Glaser launched THE NIKKI GLASER PODCAST for iHeartMedia and Will Ferrell’s Big Money Players Network, where she continues to provide a fun and brutally honest look into pop-culture and her personal life in weekly episodes. THE NIKKI GLASER PODCAST was recently nominated for “Best Comedy” by the 2025 iHeart Podcast Awards.

Nikki hosts and executive produces LOVERS AND LIARS (formerly FGIRL ISLAND), which premiered on the CW on April 11, 2024. LOVERS AND LIARS is the female spinoff of the hit HBO Max reality dating series FBOY ISLAND, which Nikki hosted and executive produced for three seasons. The Washington Post hailed FBOY ISLAND as “deliciously twisty” and TIME called it a “compelling and clever masterpiece” with “smart execution” noting that, “An advisor to the women and a gentle antagonist to the FBoys, Glaser, a comedian, brings just the right level of self-aware humor.” Season one of FBOY ISLAND had the biggest premiere weekend for an HBO Max Original reality series since the platform’s launch.

Nikki took her love of reality TV to the next level by starring in, and executive producing, the E! half-hour reality sitcom WELCOME HOME NIKKI GLASER? Uprooted from her fast-paced Hollywood lifestyle, Nikki returns to her hometown of St. Louis where she embarks on a hilarious and often uncomfortable journey of self-discovery. Unfiltered, relatable, and unapologetically herself, Nikki navigates friends, family, and romance as a homegrown local celebrity.

Previously, Nikki flexed her over-sharing muscle as the host of Comedy Central’s first live daily morning show, YOU UP WITH NIKKI GLASER for SiriusXM, which ran from February 2018 to October 2020. Nikki’s most recent Netflix comedy special, BANGIN’, was released in October 2019. BANGIN’ was the most watched special on Netflix when it premiered. Nikki hosted, co-created and executive produced the critically acclaimed and daring comedic show, NOT SAFE WITH NIKKI GLASER, for Comedy Central and NIKKI & SARA LIVE for MTV.

Nikki was a standout on three Comedy Central Roasts, including those of Bruce Willis and Rob Lowe, which led to her guest-hosting JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE! and hosting the inaugural edition of the 2021 MTV MOVIE & TV AWARDS: UNSCRIPTED, which earned her stellar reviews. She also had memorable film and television roles in Judd Apatow’s TRAINWRECK, NBC’s AP BIO and INSIDE AMY SCHUMER, amongst others. In November 2022 Nikki was a triumph coming in third place on the ninth season of the hit FOX series THE MASKED SINGER.

Nikki has multiple stand-up specials and late-night tv appearances in which she jokes about her most humiliating moments as a woman in the modern world. Nikki’s past and current struggles with anorexia, depression, and anxiety are fair game in both her stand-up, and in-depth interviews with THE HOWARD STERN SHOW, WTF with MARC MARON, CONAN O ́BRIEN NEEDS A FRIEND and THE JOE ROGAN EXPERIENCE. She has become a complete open book on mic for the laughs and as the empowering voice for women that she yearned for as a confused adolescent.

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BILLBOARD AND AMAZON TEAM UP FOR “MUSICK” EVENT DURING WEEKEND ONE OF COACHELLA

April 3, 2025

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BILLBOARD AND AMAZON TEAM UP FOR “MUSICK” EVENT DURING WEEKEND ONE OF COACHELLA

April 3, 2025

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

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

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

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

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

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

Learn more about the healthcare options offered by Amazon.

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About Billboard

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

About AmazonPharmacy

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

About AmazonOne Medical

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

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

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TalkShopLive Announces Partnership with Billboard for the Launch of Billboard Book Club

April 2, 2025

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Magrino PR

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Nicole Morano, nmorano@pmc.com

About TalkShopLive

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

About Billboard:

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

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TalkShopLive Announces Partnership with Billboard for the Launch of Billboard Book Club

April 2, 2025

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Global Superstars Anitta, Chiquis and Olga Tañón To Be Honored at this Year's Billboard Latin Women in Music Airing LIVE on Telemundo on April 24 at 9 PM/8C

April 2, 2025

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Global Superstars Anitta, Chiquis and Olga Tañón To Be Honored at this Year's Billboard Latin Women in Music Airing LIVE on Telemundo on April 24 at 9 PM/8C

April 2, 2025

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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About Billboard:

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

About NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises: 

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

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

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About Billboard:

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

About NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises: 

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Nominations Announced for the 60th Academy of Country Music Awards

March 27, 2025

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Nominations Announced for the 60th Academy of Country Music Awards

March 27, 2025

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Blake Shelton, Eric Church, and Lainey Wilson Kick-Off Performance Rollout for Milestone 60th Academy of Country Music Awards

March 24, 2025

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Blake Shelton, Eric Church, and Lainey Wilson Kick-Off Performance Rollout for Milestone 60th Academy of Country Music Awards

March 24, 2025

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

About the Academy of Country Music:

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

About Dick Clark Productions:

About Prime Video:

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

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59th ACM Awards Electronic Press Kit

Show Clips HERE; EPK/Video Footage/Photos HERE

Media Contacts

Sunshine Sachs Morgan & Lylis: ACMawards@ssmandl.com

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

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

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

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Brands

Doechii Named 2025 Billboard Woman of the Year

March 10, 2025

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.

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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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Doechii Named 2025 Billboard Woman of the Year

March 10, 2025

Brands

Rolling Stone and Sonesta Announce Expansion of ‘Musicians on Musicians’ Event Series with a Five-City Tour in 2025

March 4, 2025

Brands

Rolling Stone and Sonesta Announce Expansion of ‘Musicians on Musicians’ Event Series with a Five-City Tour in 2025

March 4, 2025

Rolling Stone and Sonesta International Hotels announced the expansion of their Musicians on Musicians partnership: a satellite event series which brings the pages of Rolling Stone’s signature issue to life. Building on last year’s success, the series will grow to a five-city tour in 2025, bringing even more unforgettable artist conversations and exclusive performances to new fans and cities across the United States.

Musicians on Musicians, Rolling Stone’s iconic franchise, pairs established and emerging artists together to discuss their unique creative journeys, life and more. Curated by Rolling Stone editors, the 2025 event series will feature intimate conversations and special performances showcasing artists deeply connected to each city’s unique culture and sound. This bespoke lineup ensures each event is profoundly personal and reflective of each locale’s vibrant musical heritage.

“By expanding to a five-city tour with our partners at Sonesta, we’re bringing unforgettable performances and conversations to some of America’s most musically vibrant cities,” said Gus Wenner, CEO of Rolling Stone. “Musicians on Musicians events give artists a space to share their stories and their mutual admiration, and we’re giving audiences a front-row seat to those moments.”

The tour will kick off on March 24 in Austin, TX, featuring country and Americana artists Charley Crockett and Noeline Hofmann. Fresh off his first Grammy nomination for his album $10 Cowboy, Texas-native Charley Crockett is set to release his highly anticipated album Lonesome Drifter on March 14. Joining Crockett is rapidly rising country music newcomer Noeline Hofmann, known for her recent hit duet with Zach Bryan, “Purple Gas.” In addition to sharing the stage at the Musicians on Musicians event, Hofmann is opening for Crockett on his $10 Cowboy Tour.

Musicians on Musicians Tour Dates and Locations:

March 24 | Austin, TX | The Stephen F. Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel
May | New Orleans, LA | Royal Sonesta New Orleans
June | Washington, DC | The Royal Sonesta Washington, DC
September | New York, NY | The Shelburne Sonesta New York
November | Portland, OR | Royal Sonesta Portland Downtown

Each event, hosted at a unique and memorable Sonesta hotel, is designed to be an intimate setting where musicians delve into thoughtful conversations about their influences, creative processes, and personal journeys, complemented by unique performances.

“Music plays a vital role in travel, shaping our experiences and memories along the way. It has the power to enhance our journeys, adding depth and emotion to every destination. Through this partnership with Rolling Stone, Sonesta Travel Pass members can further connect with music and travel in a meaningful way,” said John Murray, Sonesta President & CEO. “Music enriches the travel experience, making each trip even more memorable."

While access to the event is invite-only, Sonesta Travel Pass members can reserve their spot through exclusive packaging that unlocks a world of elevated experiences, from priority access and premium seating to bespoke perks.

Last year’s Musicians on Musicians series, presented by Sonesta, featured a sold-out event at the iconic Apollo Theater in New York City, featuring Busta Rhymes, GloRilla, Brittany Howard, and Doechii, as well as satellite events in Chicago at The Royal Sonesta Hotel Chicago Downtown and in Miami at the Nautilus Sonesta Miami Beach, spotlighting artists such as Common, Noname, Juanes, and Goyo.

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About Rolling 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.” 

About Sonesta

Sonesta is the 8th largest hotel company in the U.S. according to Smith Travel Research (STR) with approximately 1,100 properties totaling 100,000 guest rooms across 13 brands in eight countries. Sonesta owns, manages and/or franchises under The Royal Sonesta; The James, Classico Collection by Sonesta, Sonesta Hotels & Resorts; MOD Collection by Sonesta, Sonesta Select; Sonesta Essential, Sonesta ES Suites, Sonesta Simply Suites, Red Lion Hotels, Inns & Suites by Sonesta; Signature Inn by Sonesta; Americas Best Value Inn by Sonesta and Canadas Best Value Inn by Sonesta. Redefining hospitality through its award-winning Sonesta Travel Pass loyalty program, Sonesta offers guests the opportunity to earn and redeem points for unparalleled value and personalized experiences. Sonesta Travel Pass members receive the best rates, earn immediate points towards free nights, and accelerated status progression based on stays. Join now at https://www.sonesta.com/join-travel-pass. For more information about Sonesta visit Sonesta.com.

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Brands

Sportico Announces All-Star Speaker Lineup and Programming at South By Southwest (SXSW)

February 27, 2025

Brands

Sportico Announces All-Star Speaker Lineup and Programming at South By Southwest (SXSW)

February 27, 2025

Press Releases

“2025 AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS,” THE WORLD’S LARGEST FAN-VOTED AWARD SHOW, WILL CELEBRATE THE YEAR’S BIGGEST MUSIC ARTISTS AND SONGS, AND HONOR OUR U.S. TROOPS, LIVE FROM LAS VEGAS, MEMORIAL DAY, MONDAY, MAY 26 ON CBS

February 24, 2025

Press Releases

February 24, 2025

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:

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Hashtag: #AMAs

About CBS

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Media Contacts

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

CBS, Kate Fisher, KHFisher@cbs.com

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Press Releases

BILLBOARD THE STAGE AT SXSW ANNOUNCES OPENING ACTS

February 21, 2025

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

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

Ticket Information:

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

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

Additional Experiences:

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

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

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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.

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Media Contacts:

Penske Media Corporation/Billboard

Lydia Baskharoon, lbaskharoon@pmc.com

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SXSW

Benjamin Perez, benjamin@sxsw.com

Press Releases

BILLBOARD THE STAGE AT SXSW ANNOUNCES OPENING ACTS

February 21, 2025

ROLLING STONE ANNOUNCES TALENT LINEUP FOR THIRD-ANNUAL SXSW® FUTURE OF MUSIC SHOWCASE

February 20, 2025

ROLLING STONE ANNOUNCES TALENT LINEUP FOR THIRD-ANNUAL SXSW® FUTURE OF MUSIC SHOWCASE

February 20, 2025

Today, Rolling Stone announced its return to South by Southwest® (SXSW®) in Austin, TX, with its highly anticipated third-annual Future of Music showcase, presented by JBL. Quickly established as a marquee showcase of the SXSW music festival, the four-night concert series will celebrate the trailblazing artists shaping the music of tomorrow. The Future of Music showcase will take place at ACL Live at the Moody Theater and feature performances from Benson Boone, Megan Moroney, Ivan Cornejo, Rema, and many more, kicking off Tuesday, March 11 and running through Friday, March 14.

“We’re thrilled to be back for our third year in a row at SXSW,” said Gus Wenner, CEO of Rolling Stone. “The Future of Music showcase is a living expression of Rolling Stone's vision for what's new and what's next in music. We're proud to be able to feature the brightest stars of tomorrow in print, online and on stage."

The Future of Music concert series coincides with Rolling Stone's Future of Music print issue, on newsstands in April. The showcase includes talent featured in the third annual Future 25 list, which highlights the artists who have the Rolling Stone staff most excited about the future of music in 2025 and beyond.

Concert Schedule:

Tuesday, March 11 – Benson Boone, Hannah Bahng, LAILA!, Jasmine 4.t, Duplexity, DJ Mel

Wednesday, March 12 – Megan Moroney, Stephen Wilson Jr., Larkin Poe, Brittney Spencer, DJs Moonshine and Prison Rodeo of Honky Tonkin in Queens

Thursday, March 13 – Ivan Cornejo, CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso, Nsqk, GALE, Riobamba

Friday, March 14 – Rema, Anycia, Samara Cyn, AJ McQueen, Annabelle Kline

Rolling Stone’s Future of Music showcase is presented by JBL, a pioneer in innovative audio. At SXSW, JBL will debut its new suite of portable speakers—the Flip 7 and Charge 6. Fans are invited to visit JBL’s Sound Bodega from 1-7 PM on Wednesday, March 12 and Thursday, March 13. Located next to the Future of Music showcase at 3TEN, JBL’s Sound Bodega will offer exclusive interviews with Future of Music artists, live performances, and hands-on experiences with new products.

“As two brands that champion music and artists, we are so excited to be partnering with Rolling Stone on their Future of Music platform. It's a natural fit with so many shared equities and we plan to bring something special to SXSW this year,” said Chris Epple, JBL’s VP Marketing, Americas.

Rivian, iHeartMedia, Bardstown Bourbon and Colossal are also official partners of The Future of Music showcase.

Rivian and Rolling Stone are teaming up to celebrate the launch of the new, exclusive California Dune Edition R1S and R1T. These limited-edition vehicles, which will be showcased at SXSW, are based on Rivian’s Tri-Motor, with design inspired by the rolling sand dunes of Southern California.

Throughout 2024, Colossal partnered with Rolling Stone and MusiCares to launch the search for America’s Next Top Hitmaker. Through this fundraising competition for emerging musicians, Colossal successfully raised over $2.1 million to benefit MusiCares. The winner, Duplexity, will kick off the Future of Music showcase on Tuesday, March 11.

Bardstown Bourbon, the most innovative brand in American Whiskey, will be serving up specialty cocktails at the event.

Last year’s Future of Music showcase, which also took place at the Moody Theater, hosted over 12,500 attendees over four nights and featured performances by Teezo Touchdown, Peso Pluma, Flo Milli, and Faye Webster.

The Future of Music showcase is open to all SXSW badge holders and the public. Please note that badge holders will receive priority admission, and the general public will be admitted on a first-come, first-served basis. Gates open daily at 6:15 PM, with doors opening at 6:45 PM.

Rolling Stone journalists will report live throughout March 11-14, bringing audiences the latest news, photography, performance videos, and artist interviews from the showcase.

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ABOUT ROLLING STONE:

Five decades since its founding, Rolling Stone today has evolved into a multi-platform content brand with unrivalled access and authority. Published in 10 languages, Rolling Stone has a global audience of over 75 million across 14 international editions. 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.”

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 and television, music, education, and culture. An essential destination for global professionals, the annual March event features sessions, music, and comedy showcases, film and television screenings, exhibitions, professional development, and a variety of networking opportunities. SXSW proves that the most unexpected discoveries happen when diverse topics and individuals come together. SXSW 2025 will take place March 7–15 in Austin. Learn more at sxsw.com. To register for the event, please visit sxsw.com/attend.

SXSW’s expansion into the Asia Pacific region, with SXSW Sydney starting in 2023 and Europe with SXSW London in 2025, provides new possibilities at this iconic experience. These events, each with their own distinct flavor, make South By an indispensable three-stop tour for the global creative community.

ABOUT JBL:

For over 75 years, JBL has shaped life’s most memorable moments at the intersection of music, lifestyle, gaming and sports. JBL elevates listening experiences with superior audio quality and product designs that encourage individuality and self-expression. With unmatched professional credentials and industry-leading innovation, JBL is a trailblazer in the audio industry because of passionate and talented engineers and designers around the globe. JBL Pro Sound is the foremost technology pushing culture forward through major pop culture events and partnerships with the world’s top talent across music, sports and esports. 

ABOUT RIVIAN:

Rivian (NASDAQ: RIVN) is an American automotive manufacturer that develops and builds category-defining electric vehicles and accessories. The company creates innovative and technologically advanced products that are designed to excel at work and play with the goal of accelerating the global transition to zero-emission transportation and energy. Rivian vehicles are built in the United States and are sold directly to consumer and commercial customers. The company provides a full suite of services that address the entire lifecycle of the vehicle and stay true to its mission to keep the world adventurous forever. Whether taking families on new adventures or electrifying fleets at scale, Rivian vehicles all share a common goal — preserving the natural world for generations to come. Learn more about the company, products, and careers at www.rivian.com.

ABOUT IHEARTMEDIA:

iHeartMedia, Inc. [Nasdaq: IHRT] is the leading audio media company in America, with 90% of Americans listening to iHeart broadcast radio every month. iHeart’s broadcast radio assets alone have a larger audience in the U.S. than any other media outlet; twice the size of the next largest broadcast radio company; and over four times the ad-enabled audience of the largest digital only audio service. iHeart is the largest podcast publisher according to Podtrac, with more downloads than the next two podcast publishers combined, has the most recognizable live events across all genres of music, has the number one social footprint among audio players, with seven times more followers than the next audio media brand, and is the only fully integrated audio ad tech solution across broadcast, streaming and podcasts. The company continues to leverage its strong audience connection and unparalleled consumer reach to build new platforms, products and services. Visit iHeartMedia.com for more company information.

ABOUT BARDSTOWN BOURBON COMPANY:

Bardstown Bourbon Company is pushing the boundaries of innovation while honoring the traditional art of making great whiskey. With the most modern, technically advanced whiskey distillery, Bardstown Bourbon Co. combines distillation and spirited hospitality into a modern, authentic bourbon experience unlike any other on the Kentucky Bourbon TrailTM. Named 2023 Worldwide Whiskey Producer of the Year by IWSC and boasting the highest rated bourbon in the world, Bardstown Bourbon Co. is working to push the entire industry in a direction that is more innovative, more transparent and more collaborative. Bardstown Bourbon Co. owns Green River Distilling Co. and is a top 10 distiller in the U.S. For more information visit BardstownBourbon.com.  

ABOUT COLOSSAL:

Colossal is a nationally registered professional fundraiser that inspires people to advocate for themselves and those in need. Through online competitions like America's Next Top Hitmaker, participants have the opportunity to make their mark while also making a big impact. Colossal competitions serve as fundraising campaigns for DTCare, a United States 501(c)(3) public charity organization, which then grants donation funds to specified charities at the completion of the competitions. Learn more at colossal.org. Who’s Next?

ABOUT MUSICARES:

MusiCares helps the humans behind music because music gives so much to the world. Offering preventive, emergency and recovery programs, MusiCares is a safety net supporting the health and welfare of the music community. Founded by the Recording Academy® in 1989 as a U.S. based 501(c)(3) charity, MusiCares safeguards the well-being of all music people through direct financial grant programs, networks of support resources, and tailored crisis relief efforts. MusiCares is here to support the music community during times of disaster, such as the current wildfires in Los Angeles. Music professionals affected by these events can reach out for assistance with costs related to evacuation, relocation, instrument replacement, home damage, medical care, mental health services, and other essential living expenses. For more information or to apply for support, contact MusiCares at MusiCaresRelief@musicares.org or call 1-800-687-4227.

Media Contacts:

Penske Media Corporation/Rolling Stone

Nicole Morano, nmorano@pmc.com

Brooke Jaffe, bjaffe@pmc.com

SXSW

Benjamin Perez, benjamin@sxsw.com

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Brands

ROLLING STONE PRESENTS: AMPLIFIED THE IMMERSIVE ROCK EXPERIENCE AT ILLUMINARIUM LAS VEGAS

February 19, 2025

Brands

ROLLING STONE PRESENTS: AMPLIFIED THE IMMERSIVE ROCK EXPERIENCE AT ILLUMINARIUM LAS VEGAS

February 19, 2025

Press Releases

Tickets on Sale for Landmark 60th Academy of Country Music Awards, Hosted by Entertainment Icon Reba McEntire, Thursday, May 8, 2025 Live from Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas and Streaming Exclusively on Prime Video

February 18, 2025

Press Releases

February 18, 2025

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

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General On-Sale Starts Friday, February 21 at 10:00 a.m. CT at SeatGeek

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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.

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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.

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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.

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“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.”

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Additional details, including nominees, performers, and ticketing information about additional ACM events surrounding the awards will all be announced in the coming months.

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About the Academy of Country Music

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About Dick Clark Productions

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About Prime Video

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

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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

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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

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Dick Clark Productions

Gina Sorial, gsorial@dickclark.com

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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

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Brands

PMC’s Iconic Brands Unveil Lineup for SXSW® Austin 2025

February 13, 2025

Austin, Texas – February 13, 2025: Today, Penske Media Corporation’s (PMC) iconic brands announced a dynamic lineup of activations taking place at this year’s South by Southwest® (SXSW®) Conference and Festival in Austin, TX, March 7 – 15, 2025. The brands hosting must-see experiences, panel discussions, fireside chats, concerts and more include Rolling Stone, Variety, Billboard, Deadline, SHE Media, Sportico and The American Pavilion.

March 7-10: Deadline will host the Deadline Studio and the On The Go with Deadline social activation at the Thompson Hotel, with select talent from premiering projects in its signature studio for exclusive on-camera video interviews and both solo and group portraits.

March 7-9: The SHE Media Co-Lab returns to SXSW for three exciting days at 304 E. 3rd Street in Austin, featuring an impressive lineup of women’s health advocates, including Chelsea Handler, Naomi Watts, Christy Turlington Burns, Dr. Jennifer Ashton, Tamsen Fadal, Scott Galloway, Stacy London, Emma Lovewell, Sophia Bush, and more. At SXSW, the award-winning SHE Media Co-Lab will once again bring together trailblazers and thought leaders to spark conversations about women’s holistic health, offering diverse voices and perspectives to drive future progress. For updates, see here.

March 8-9: Variety is hosting a live podcast taping in partnership with YouTube on Saturday, March 8, with Hot Ones host Sean Evans, as well as hosts of Good Mythical Morning Rhett McLaughlin & Link Neal. They will also be joined by Marques Brownlee, host of Waveform Podcast and Variety Awards Editor Clayton Davis. On Sunday, March 9, Variety will host a first preview and cocktail reception for the compelling documentary “Reef Builders," presented by SHEBA. Immediately following, there will be a panel with actor, environmental advocate and associate producer, Auli’i Cravalho, director & producer, Stephen Shearman, Chief Marine Scientist for Mars Incorporated, Professor David Smith, and SHEBA Global VP, Mindy Barry, as well as moderated by Variety’s Clayton Davis.

March 11-12: Sportico is hosting the Sportico House, a two-day event at Wanderlust Wine Co., bringing together top industry professionals for an exciting mix of panel programming, live podcast tapings and networking opportunities. This activation will explore the intersection of sports, media, and business with an interactive experience for attendees through a unique Sportico lens.

March 11-14: Rolling Stone returns to Austin with its highly anticipated third-annual Future of Music showcase, presented by JBL. Quickly established as a marquee showcase of the SXSW music festival, the four-night concert series celebrates the trailblazing artists shaping the music of tomorrow. Taking place at ACL Live at the Moody Theater, the Future of Music showcase will be open to all SXSW badge holders and the public. Talent will be announced in the coming weeks.

March 13-15: Billboard's THE STAGE at SXSW is returning to Austin, TX for three nights of exceptional live performances at the iconic Moody Amphitheater at Waterloo Park. Each night will highlight a different musical genre, starting with a performance by Texas-born country superstar Koe Wetzel on March 13. The event will continue March 14 with a live set from Música Mexicana stars Grupo Frontera, followed by globally renowned dance music artist John Summit who will close out the series on March 15 with an unforgettable night of high-energy beats. Tickets are on sale here.

March 6-11: Since 1989, The American Pavilion’s (AmPav) esteemed Worldwide Student Program has introduced thousands of entertainment industry students to festivals and events worldwide. Last year, AmPav made its debut at SXSW with an expanded student program that gave twelve students access to the most highly influential industry events. This year, the program returns with six days of thought leadership programming and expert discussions from the world of film and TV.

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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.

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Brands

PMC’s Iconic Brands Unveil Lineup for SXSW® Austin 2025

February 13, 2025

People

Dick Clark Productions Appoints Diana Miller Executive Vice President of Talent

October 29, 2024

People

Dick Clark Productions Appoints Diana Miller Executive Vice President of Talent

October 29, 2024

Today, Dick Clark Productions (DCP) announced the appointment of Diana Miller as Executive Vice President, Talent. In her new role, Miller will lead the talent team, overseeing all aspects of talent booking and management across the company’s wide-ranging portfolio of live events and shows, including the Golden Globes, American Music Awards, Billboard Music Awards, Academy of Country Music Awards, and Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest. She will report to Jay Penske, CEO, Dick Clark Productions. Miller will officially join the team on January 15, 2025 and be based in Los Angeles.

“Diana’s exceptional background, deep relationships and passion for entertainment make her an ideal fit for our team,” said Penske. “Her innovative and outside of the box approach will be key as we continue to expand and enhance our programming and global reach.”

"I'm thrilled to join DCP, a company I've long admired for its rich history and slate of incredible shows”, said Miller. “I'm also excited to be part of DCP's bright future and vision with Jay at the helm and look forward to shaping compelling, unique and memorable opportunities for talent for years to come."

A six-time Emmy Award-winning producer and two-time Billboard Women in Music Award winner, Miller brings over 20 years of experience in booking celebrity interviews and musical performances to the role, along with a proven track record building strong relationships across the entertainment industry. Her work spans major networks including CBS, NBC, Apple TV, and TBS, and she has collaborated with A-list talent and notable figures including Michelle Obama, Paul McCartney, Ariana Grande and Jay-Z.

Miller’s extensive career includes eight years as the Supervising Producer of “The Late Late Show with James Corden,” where she was instrumental in launching acclaimed series, Carpool Karaoke and spent seven years as Producer of “Carpool Karaoke: The Series” on Apple TV. Earlier in her career, she spent seven years as Senior Talent Executive of “Last Call with Carson Daly” and NBC’s New Year’s Eve special. She currently serves as Senior Supervising Producer for “The Talk.”

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Press Releases

American Music Awards 50th Anniversary Special Surpassed 12.9 Million in Reach and Averaged Over 6 Million Viewers

October 14, 2024

Press Releases

American Music Awards 50th Anniversary Special Surpassed 12.9 Million in Reach and Averaged Over 6 Million Viewers

October 14, 2024

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

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

The American Music Awards 50th star-studded Anniversary Special, which aired coast to coast on Sunday, October 6 on CBS, was the most-watched entertainment program of the day, second only to the NFL, and surpassing the MLB Playoffs and NASCAR

The star-studded special surpassed 12.9M in reach.

An average of over 6M viewers enthusiastically tuned in to the broadcast, an increase of +54% from the last show in 2022 on ABC making it the largest YoY growth of a music special or award show in the world, and cementing its place as the second largest music awards show in America in 2024.

The AMAs 50th Anniversary Special ranked the #1 entertainment program on CBS for the month of October.

Social content for the 50th anniversary special garnered more than 65 MILLION cross-platform views since the show’s airdate on 10/6.

This year's American Music Awards 50th Anniversary Special is also the most-streamed AMAs in the show's history.

The evening celebrated half a century of groundbreaking music with an all-star packed lineup that included Jennifer Lopez, Mariah Carey, Gloria Estefan, Jennifer Hudson, Carrie Underwood, Green Day, Brad Paisley, Chaka Khan, Sheila E., Gladys Knight, Kane Brown, Nelly, Nile Rodgers & CHIC, RAYE, Stray Kids, AJ McLean, Jimmy Kimmel, Kate Hudson, Lance Bass, Reba McEntire, Samuel L. Jackson, and Smokey Robinson.

Harnessing the impact of the AMAs 50th Anniversary Special, the American Music Awards will return in 2025, with the most ambitious fan voted live music awards show honoring the most popular songs and artists of the year, introducing audiences to its next evolution celebrating its American roots and paying tribute to our country's Veterans, Live from Las Vegas, Memorial Day Weekend on CBS.

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

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

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

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People

Jim Fallon Elevated to Chief Content Officer, WWD and Fairchild Media Group

October 8, 2024

People

Jim Fallon Elevated to Chief Content Officer, WWD and Fairchild Media Group

October 8, 2024

Today, Fairchild Media Group (FMG) announced the elevation of Jim Fallon to the role of Chief Content Officer, WWD and Fairchild Media Group, effective immediately. Fallon will continue to use his industry knowledge and market expertise across editorial and content creation— from material creation to the final consumer— as FMG continues to strengthen and grow WWD, Beauty Inc, Sourcing Journal and Footwear News. Fallon will report to Amanda Smith, CEO, Fairchild Media Group.

"I am thrilled to recognize Jim with this well-deserved promotion to Chief Content Officer,” said Smith. “Over the last 45 years, Jim has demonstrated a fierce commitment to the journalistic excellence that our brands are known for and has been a critical part of their evolution. His unparalleled experience coupled with his passion for our work are evident in all he does. We look forward to seeing how his vision and leadership continue to propel our prestigious brands forward."

As Chief Content Officer, Fallon will oversee all aspects of editorial content across all brands and platforms, working closely with Smith to drive FMG's legendary titles to the next level of growth. He will maintain the journalistic excellence for which Fairchild is known, help strengthen brand positioning, foster editorial collaboration across FMG, expand audiences while serving the core industry readership, and help develop new editorial products in various forms to further broaden FMG's reach.

Prior to this role, Fallon has served as the editorial director of Fairchild Fashion Media, overseeing editorial for WWD, Footwear News, Beauty Inc and Fairchild Live Media. He has held leadership positions for over 45 years with Fairchild Media. Before that, he was editor of WWD.

Previously, Fallon was London bureau chief for Fairchild Publications for 20 years until 2001, when he relocated to New York. In the U.K., he covered London and areas of continental Europe for all the Fairchild titles, including WWD, the consumer magazine W, the men’s wear publication DNR and Footwear News. During his tenure, he reported on everything from apparel and textiles to telecommunications and supermarkets; the arts to the British royal family, and the enlargement of the European Union to counterfeiting and data security. He served as news editor in the Washington, D.C., bureau of Fairchild Publications for two years before being transferred to London. He is a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh with a degree in journalism and has a master’s degree in journalism from Stanford University.

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About Fairchild Media Group

Fairchild Media Group (FMG), a division of Penske Media Corporation (PMC), is the leading source of fashion news and analysis for industry leaders and the global fashion community. Established in 1892 by Edmund Fairchild, Fairchild Media Group brands today include Women’s Wear Daily (WWD), Footwear News (FN), Beauty Inc, Sourcing Journal (SJ), Rivet, Fairchild Live, and Fairchild Studio. Fairchild Media Group’s Fairchild Studio produces over 100 pieces of programming in partnership with blue chip brands including industry reports, video series, and podcasts. The WWD Voices podcast provides news, commentary, and industry insights, as well as behind-the-scenes stories from the world of fashion apparel, luxury, retail, and beauty, hosted by WWD editors with special guests. FMG content reaches an 18 million+ international audience of business executives and fashion enthusiasts across print, digital, social, and over 25 annual thought-leader events, including its renowned CEO Summits.

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People

Gold Derby Names Debra Birnbaum, Editor-In-Chief

September 10, 2024

People

Gold Derby Names Debra Birnbaum, Editor-In-Chief

September 10, 2024

Gold Derby, the leading awards prediction platform, announced the appointment of Debra Birnbaum to Editor-In-Chief. In her new role, Birnbaum will lead Gold Derby’s coverage and analysis across the expansive awards ecosystem which includes the Oscars, Emmys, Grammys, Golden Globes, and more. She will report into Tom Finn, Executive Vice President & General Manager, Operations, Penske Media Corporation and be based in Los Angeles. She officially begins her new role on September 16. Tom O’Neil, Gold Derby’s Founder and President will step into the role of President Emeritus.

"We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Tom O'Neil for his visionary leadership and tremendous contributions to Gold Derby,” said Jay Penske, Chairman, Founder, CEO, Penske Media Corporation. “Tom created Gold Derby from the ground up and made it an online destination for insightful award predictions and industry analysis. We know that Debra is the ideal person to build upon this legacy as we head into the 25th year of the brand.”

"There is no one more uniquely qualified than Debra to lead the Gold Derby brand into the future," said O’Neil. I eagerly welcome her to take the reins and am excited to see where she will lead us into our exciting future.”

“It’s truly an honor to be handed the reins of Gold Derby," said Birnbaum. “I know firsthand how much respect and support the entertainment industry has for the site, and I'm eager to expand its profile as the pre-eminent home for awards predictions. I couldn't be more grateful to Jennifer Salke and Sue Kroll for all their support, and I am so proud of what we accomplished at Amazon MGM Studios, including our recent Emmy nominations for Fallout, Mr. and Mrs. Smith, Red, White & Royal Blue, and more.”

Birnbaum is an accomplished multi-platform media strategist and content creator with over 25 years of experience covering news and entertainment.

Most recently she was the global head of awards for Amazon MGM Studios, overseeing awards strategy for the studio’s extensive slate of original films and series. During her tenure there, Amazon MGM Studios set new studio records for awards, including 12 Academy Award nominations in 2021, 68 Emmy Award nominations in 2023, and 16 Golden Globe Award nominations in 2023, along with other high-profile industry awards.

Birnbaum spent five years as the executive editor, TV, for Variety, leading television news and awards coverage for the trade magazine’s multiple platforms, including the weekly print edition, Variety.com, and special awards season issues. As the president and editor-in-chief of TV Guide Magazine, a position she held for seven years, she revitalized a classic brand with innovations like the annual "Fan Favorites" cover contest and the "Hot List" party. She has also worked for Redbook, George, More, The New York Post, and Us Weekly, overseeing entertainment coverage.

She has appeared frequently on TV and radio as an entertainment expert, and moderated hundreds of panels for high-profile industry and consumer events at the Television Academy, Screen Actors Guild, Paley Center, Comic-Con, and more. Her work has earned recognition from the L.A. Press Club, the Publicists Guild of America, the Webby Awards, the Clio Awards, Promax, and the Television Academy, notably an Emmy Award for producing Variety’s “Actors on Actors” series.

Birnbaum recently joined the Board of Directors of the Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance (OCRA). A graduate of Cornell University, she’s a member of the President’s Council of Cornell Women and serves as an alumni ambassador. She also belongs to key entertainment industry organizations, including the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences (AMPAS), the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA), the Television Academy, and the International Academy of Television Arts and Sciences.

About Gold Derby

Established in 2000, Gold Derby famously presents four sets of Oscar, Emmy, Grammy and other predictions for comparison and analysis: Experts (journalists from Entertainment Weekly, USA Today, etc.), Gold Derby’s Editors, Top 24 Users (who scored best predicting the same awards last year) and all site Users. The predictions are listed in various charts, then aggregated into racetrack odds and percentages that are applied by site users to wager points. Gold Derby thus operates as a true racetrack – for entertainment gaming purposes only. Site users may compete individually or in leagues. Scores are issued after every awards competition and winners are ballyhooed.

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Amanda Smith Elevated to CEO, Fairchild Media Group

September 4, 2024

People

Amanda Smith Elevated to CEO, Fairchild Media Group

September 4, 2024

Today, Fairchild Media Group announced the elevation of Amanda Smith to the role of CEO. As CEO, Smith will have oversight of the strategic vision across Fairchild Media’s portfolio of brands which include Women’s Wear Daily (WWD), WWD Weekend, Beauty Inc, Footwear News (FN), Sourcing Journal, Rivet and Fairchild Live Events, which commands a combined global audience of 18 million. Smith will continue to lead all business initiatives, new product development for all brands across media platforms and oversee the editorial and business teams. Smith will report to Celine Perrot-Johnson, Executive Vice President Operations and Finance, PMC.

“The last 4 years under Amanda’s skillful leadership have been instrumental to Fairchild Media’s growth,” said Jay Penske, CEO and Founder, Penske Media Corporation and CEO, Dick Clark Productions. “Under her stewardship, the team has created new and impactful franchises and brand extensions. Her reverence for Fairchilds's enduring legacy coupled with her vision for its future have been invaluable to its evolution. Amanda has set new benchmarks across the board, and we eagerly anticipate the future milestones Fairchild Media will achieve under her leadership.”

"Amanda’s promotion to CEO is a recognition of her leadership and relentless dedication to Fairchild Media," said Perrot-Johnson. “Her pivotal role in fostering a collaborative environment, implementing innovative ideas, and spearheading the global expansion of WWD's footprint has been nothing short of remarkable. Under her guidance, there has been a renewed focus on innovation across the brands. From the creation of WWD Weekend, which extends WWD authority into the luxury consumer space, to the reinvigoration of Footwear News’ core product strategy as the leading voice of the footwear industry, and the elevation of Sourcing Journal’s global report series as a standalone product to better serve its hyper-engaged supply chain audience.”

“I am deeply honored to be taking on the role of CEO at Fairchild Media Group,” said Smith. “Especially at this incredibly pivotal time for the esteemed Fairchild brands, as we move into a new phase of growth and opportunity across all our titles and platforms. The exceptional content that our brands create is essential reading for the industry and has become the guide for knowledgeable consumers.”

Smith continued, “I look forward to working closely with each of the teams to reinforce the standard of excellence that Fairchild is renowned for around the world, and to focus on driving the innovation and ideation that will mark a new level of success for the future. I am greatly appreciative for the continued support and guidance of Jay Penske, Celine Perrot-Johnson, and the entire PMC leadership team, and excited to further bolster Fairchild Media’s position of leadership in our industry.”

Smith brings over two decades leading high profile brands across the B2B and B2C sector, with deep experience and relationships across the luxury, retail, fashion, footwear, and beauty sectors to the role. Throughout her award-winning career, she has built a reputation for unprecedented operational transformation and is widely recognized as an innovator who outperforms expectation, delivers revenue, audience growth, and is dedicated to the development of successful teams and first-to-market opportunities and partnerships. Smith has leveraged her expertise in accelerating heritage brands and broadening the reach and influence of the FMG brands through strategic brand integration, new brand extensions and a re-imagining of the content platform strategy designed to speak to a highly discerning audience of thought leaders in fashion and beauty. During her tenure at FMG, Smith successfully launched new franchises and created revenue streams that are redefining Fairchild’s place in the industry conversation. Among her credits to date include WWD Weekend, a consumer facing luxury brand; the WWD Global Impact Council, a global network of visionary leadership across the fashion and beauty industry; a reimagined Footwear News issue strategy designed to align with core industry timing and partnerships; and two new tentpole events targeted to FMG audiences on the west coast: Beauty Inc’s LA Beauty and Sourcing Journal’s Sustainability Summit LA. She has also amplified the global presence with a Global Summit series in both Riyadh and Thailand providing a platform for emerging markets to speak at international scale.

She serves on the board and executive committee of the Fashion Scholarship Fund, a non-profit, that provides mentoring, advice, and scholarships for students in the fashion industry. Additionally, Smith maintains close ties with the Council of Fashion Designers, The Council of Executive Women, and is dedicated to creating FMG programs that specifically address equity and advancement for women in the fashion and beauty industry.

Prior to joining PMC, Smith served as a senior leader at some of the most iconic brands in media, including Fast Company, Vogue, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, and Conde Nast Traveler.

About Fairchild Media Group

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WWD Releases New Book, BLACK IN FASHION, Celebrating Black Creatives over the Last 100+ Years

September 3, 2024

Press Releases

WWD Releases New Book, BLACK IN FASHION, Celebrating Black Creatives over the Last 100+ Years

September 3, 2024

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Book Details:

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

About the Authors:

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

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

About WWD

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

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

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