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The 83rd Annual Golden Globes® Generates $133.5 Million in Economic Impact for the City of Beverly Hills and Greater Los Angeles Region

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The Report Underscores the Organization’s Dual Role as Driver of Premier Cultural Events and as a Powerful Economic Engine for Southern California

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LOS ANGELES (April 1, 2026) — Today, Greyhill Advisors, a leading economic analysis consulting firm, in partnership with Dick Clark Productions (DCP), the world’s largest owner and producer of televised live event entertainment programming, announced the results of an economic report analyzing the financial impact of the 83rd Annual Golden Globes® for the city of Beverly Hills and Greater Los Angeles region. The 2026 show and ancillary events leading up to it generated an impressive $133.5 Million in economic impact for the city of Beverly Hills and Greater Los Angeles region, building on the show's long-standing history of fueling job creation and driving significant revenue across key sectors such as hospitality, travel, dining, lifestyle, and more, while deeply enriching the local economy.

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The report underscores the dual role of the Golden Globes as a driver of premier cultural events and as a powerful economic engine for Southern California.

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The total economic impact reflects spending by Golden Globes attendees and their guests, ancillary events including award dinners, parties and associated celebrations, and local operational expenditures by Dick Clark Productions to produce the internationally recognized broadcast.

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This translates into dollars injected into the economy and provides real earnings to a variety of professionals that support the broadcast. In total, the 2026 Golden Globes generated $43.9 million in increased employee earnings and supported approximately 550 full-time equivalent jobs, benefiting a broad range of professionals, from television production crews and event staff to hotel workers, stylists, and security personnel.

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Attendee and Visitor Spending Drives Regional Activity

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Each January, thousands of nominees, talent, production crews, glam teams, and members of the media travel to Los Angeles for the Golden Globes, “Hollywood’s Party of the Year®” and the first major award show of the season.

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Collectively, Golden Globes attendees and related visitors accounted for $39.8 million in economic impact, including:

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$18.1 million from personal care services such as stylists, hair and makeup artists, and facialists — marking one of the busiest periods of the year for these professionals in Los Angeles.

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$16.4 million in spending at local hotels, restaurants, and retail establishments.

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$5.3 million generated through transportation and security services.

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“Golden Week” Delivers Additional Boost

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The economic benefits begin well before the live telecast. As the first major awards event of the year, the Golden Globes catalyzes a weeklong calendar of brunches, luncheons, dinners, pre-parties, and after-parties across the region leading up to the show.

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The economic impact tied to these ancillary events during “Golden Week” totaled $16.8 million, delivering significant revenue to hotels, restaurants, event venues, and hospitality providers throughout Los Angeles.

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“The scale of the economic impact shows that the Golden Globes is not just an entertainment event, but also an economic event for Beverly Hills and the Los Angeles area,” said Ben Loftsgaarden, Partner with Greyhill Advisors. “Digging into the numbers reveals the surprising breadth and depth of dollars flowing into the community, to hard working industry professionals and staff behind the scenes that make the week-long celebration a success.”

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“We’re incredibly proud of the economic impact the Golden Globes has on our host city. Producing a show of this scale creates hundreds of jobs, supports local businesses, and infuses significant revenue into the surrounding community,” said Bill Bracken, EVP, Production, Dick Clark Productions. “Having staged the Golden Globes in the city of Beverly Hills for so many years, it’s especially rewarding to give back in a meaningful way and contribute to its continued vitality.”

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Local Production Investment Strengthens Industry Hub

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Producing one of television’s most prestigious awards ceremonies and live broadcasts requires months of preparation and significant local investment. Dick Clark Productions, a Los Angeles–based company, invested heavily in local operations and pours millions of dollars into the local economy each year.

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DCP’s production activities for the 2026 Golden Globes generated $77 million in economic impact in the Los Angeles region alone.

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A Global Spotlight on Beverly Hills and Los Angeles

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Beyond direct economic benefits, the Golden Globes reinforces Los Angeles’ position as the nation’s leading center for cultural content production.

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The “83rd Annual Golden Globes,” “ET: Live on the Golden Globes Red Carpet,” and the new primetime special “Golden Eve”) reached a combined 21.77 Million viewers on CBS and Paramount+, according to Nielsen, and 27.07 Million international viewers across 169 territories, placing a global spotlight on the region’s creative workforce, venues, and world-class production capabilities. The city of Beverly Hills received $18.3 Million in broadcast media value from the “83rd Annual Golden Globes” and “Golden Eve,” including visual and verbal on-air exposure.

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As the entertainment capital of the world, Beverly Hills and Los Angeles continue to benefit from the Golden Globes’ unique ability to blend cultural significance with measurable economic value by generating jobs, supporting small businesses, and showcasing the region on an international stage.

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About Greyhill Advisors

Greyhill Advisors is an economic analysis, economic development and site selection consulting firm with offices in Austin, TX. Greyhill represents a team of seasoned professionals with hands-on experience performing economic analysis, assisting leading companies in their location decisions and working with communities to expand their economic potential. For more information, visit www.greyhilladvisors.com.

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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 Globes, please visit GoldenGlobes.com and follow us on X, Instagram, Facebook, Threads and TikTok.

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About Dick Clark Productions

Dick Clark Productions (DCP) is the world’s largest owner and producer of televised live event entertainment programming including “The Golden Globes,” the largest awards show in the world to celebrate the best of film, television and podcasting, “American Music Awards,” “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve,” the No. 1 entertainment special in America, “Golden Eve,” “Academy of Country Music Awards,” “Billboard Music Awards,” “Rising Stars of Country Music,” Emmy®-winning series “So You Think You Can Dance,” and “American Bandstand,” the iconic and groundbreaking cultural phenomenon that defined a generation. Dick Clark Productions also possesses 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. For more information, please visit DickClark.com.

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Rolling Stone Introduces Stateside, a New Music & Culture Festival Celebrating the Timeless Spirit of Americana

April 27, 2026

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Rolling Stone Introduces Stateside, a New Music & Culture Festival Celebrating the Timeless Spirit of Americana

April 27, 2026

Today, Rolling Stone announced the launch of its first-ever festival, Stateside, a boutique live event and content experience set in the heart of New York’s Hudson Valley. Anchored by a flagship event on the 4^th of July at Hutton Brickyards’ riverfront property in Kingston, NY, Stateside will celebrate the music, food, art, and culture that are synonymous with American culture. Attendees can expect to channel the timeless spirit of Americana - hot dogs, fireworks, local food vendors, an artisan market, guitars, and great days under the summer sun.

Fresh off the release of his fourth studio album, “The Great Divide”, and upcoming SOLD-OUT national stadium tour this summer, 2x Grammy-nominated multi-platinum superstar Noah Kahan will headline Rolling Stone’s inaugural event. Stateside will feature a full day of live performances across indie, folk, pop, and country, including Gigi Perez, Sydney Rose, Arcy Drive, Bo Staloch, Devon Gilfillian, Derby, Calder Allen, and Michaela Anne. At just under 4,000 in total capacity, festivalgoers are sure to enjoy a unique and intimate experience. The evening will culminate with a celebratory fireworks show immediately after Noah’s set.

Guests who purchase VIP and Platinum tickets will enjoy premium perks like dedicated entry and bars, premium viewing, air-conditioned restrooms, and more.

Select VIP and Platinum attendees will have the opportunity to make a weekend out of their Stateside experience. In addition to the main event on Saturday, July 4^th, the festival will feature a limited amount of exclusive weekend-long programming and hospitality packages, complete with riverfront luxury accommodations at the property. Beginning July 3^rdthrough the morning of July 5^th, on-property guests will have access to curated dining, entertainment, and wellness experiences.

Stateside Festival is proud to partner with Boston Beer Company to bring Dogfish Head, Sun Cruiser, and Angry Orchard to this year’s event. In partnership with Rolling Stone, Dogfish Head is working on a special product launch for Stateside, with additional details to be announced soon.

The festival will also feature Scout Motors as the official automotive partner. At Stateside, Rolling Stone and Scout Motors team up to debut “Tailgate Sessions Presented by Scout Motors” — part intimate performance stage, hangout, and discovery space. Designed like a modern Americana garage, the activation fuses the Scout brand’s rugged, adventure-forward spirit with Rolling Stone’s music authority into one unmistakably cool fan experience.

Hertz joins Stateside as the official car rental partner, making the journey to Kingston part of the experience. Guests who arrive in a Hertz rental will unlock exclusive on-site perks, including a branded arrival moment, a festival essentials kit, and access to a private lounge with dedicated food, beverage, and restrooms. Hertz Gold+ members will also have exclusive access to a limited allotment of on-property VIP parking.

VIP packages and general admission tickets for Stateside Festival will go on sale 10am ET on Thursday, April 30^th at Statesidefest.com/tickets, with additional information available at statesidefest.com.

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.”

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ABOUT DOGFISH HEAD CRAFT BREWERY

With quality, creativity and non-conformity at its core, Dogfish Head has been committed to brewing unique beers with high-caliber culinary ingredients outside the Reinheitsgebot since the day it opened more than 30 years ago. Dedicated to exploring goodness of all kinds, Dogfish Head later expanded its beverage artistry beyond just craft beer to produce award-winning portfolios of full-proof spirits – whiskeys, gins, vodkas, rums and more – and spirits-based, ready-to-drink canned cocktails. A Boston Beer Company brand and proud supporter of the Independent Craft Brewing Seal, Dogfish Head is a Delaware-based entity consisting of Dogfish Head Craft Brewery, a production brewery and tasting room; Dogfish Head Distilling Co., a production distillery; Brewings & Eats, a brewpub and live music venue; Chesapeake & Maine, a seafood and cocktail spot; and the Dogfish INN, a beer-themed, canal-front hotel. For more about Dogfish Head, please visit www.dogfish.com or follow the brand on social media.

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ABOUT SUN CRUISER

Made for those who enjoy the sun on their face and hanging outdoors with friends, Sun Cruiser Iced Tea & Vodka and Sun Cruiser Lemonade & Vodka are made with real ingredients and premium vodka for a perfect choice to sip and share. At just 100 calories, 4.5% ABV per 12 oz serving, 1 gram of sugar, and no bubbles to weigh you down, Sun Cruiser has just a kiss of sweetness and tastes refreshingly smooth in a mix of delicious flavors. Drinkers can enjoy a variety of Sun Cruiser flavors, including Classic Iced Tea, Peach Iced Tea, Raspberry Iced Tea, Half & Half, Lemonade, Pink Lemonade, Strawberry Lemonade, Blueberry Lemonade, and the new White Tea. For more information, follow along on social @DrinkSunCruiser and visit us at drinksuncruiser.com.

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ABOUT ANGRY ORCHARD

The leading cider across the country, Angry Orchard's cider makers experiment with apple varieties near and far to continuously develop new cider styles and flavors. Crafted with real apples and the highest quality ingredients, Angry Orchard is balanced, refreshing, and full of flavor, with a wide variety of styles fit for all. At the home of Angry Orchard on a 60-acre apple orchard in New York's Hudson Valley, the team of cider makers create small-batch experimentation with fruit grown right on-site while offering an experience for guests to sip cider amongst the trees. To learn more about Angry Orchard, visit AngryOrchard.com. Please drink responsibly.

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ABOUT SCOUT MOTORS

The Scout®, produced by International Harvester from 1961-80, was the world’s first utility vehicle capable of both off-road adventure and family duty. It was the 8-day-a-week truck.

In 2022, Scout Motors was formed to craft the next era of Scout vehicles rooted in the same tradition that made the original an American icon. The company is as rugged as its vehicles. Built to last, from the dirt up, by passionate people. American-born and American-built, the new Scout vehicles will be designed and engineered in Michigan and manufactured in South Carolina.

There’s plenty of road ahead as Scout Motors brings the Scout Traveler™ and Scout Terra™ to life and create thousands of good-paying jobs. This is the next great American motor company—rooted in history, driven by community, and forging the future.

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ABOUT HERTZ

Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. is one of the world’s leading car rental and mobility solutions providers. Its subsidiaries, including The Hertz Corporation, and licensees operate the Hertz, Dollar, Thrifty, and Firefly vehicle rental brands, with more than 11,000 rental locations in 160 countries around the globe. The Company also operates the Hertz Car Sales brand, which offers a range of quality, competitively priced used cars for sale online and at locations across the United States, and the Hertz 24/7 car-sharing business in Europe. For more information about Hertz, visit www.hertz.com.

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Press Releases

Legendary Songwriter & Best-Selling Female Country Artist Shania Twain to Host the 61st Academy of Country Music Awards

April 22, 2026

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LEGENDARY SONGWRITER AND BEST-SELLING FEMALE COUNTRY ARTIST SHANIA TWAIN WILL TAKE THE STAGE TO HOST THE

61ST ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS FOR THE FIRST TIME

61st ACM Awards Makes Its Triumphant Return to Las Vegas on May 17, 2026

Streaming Live Around the Globe from MGM Grand Garden Arena,

Exclusively on Prime Video and Amazon Music

Great Seats for the 61st ACM Awards and ACM Awards Week Events Just Released at AXS.COM

Media and Social Assets HERE

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — April 22, 2026 — Today, the Academy of Country Music® (ACM), Prime Video, and Dick Clark Productions (DCP) announced that legendary songwriter and best-selling female country artist Shania Twain will host the 61st Academy of Country Music Awards for the first time. The 61st ACM Awards will stream live exclusively for a global audience across 240+ countries and territories on Prime Video on Sunday, May 17, 2026, at 8 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. CT / 5 p.m. PT from the world-renowned MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Fans will also be able to watch the broadcast on the Amazon Music channel on Twitch, as well as in the Amazon Music app.

As the top-selling female country-pop artist of all time, globally celebrated songwriter, artist, and performer Shania Twain has established herself as one of music’s most iconic and influential voices. A three-time ACM Award winner and five-time GRAMMY Award winner, Twain helped redefine country music for a global audience with her bold, boundary-pushing sound and undeniable crossover appeal. With six acclaimed studio albums and more than 100 million albums sold worldwide, her influence continues to shape the music industry today.

“I’m thrilled to be hosting the 61st ACM Awards in Las Vegas, a place that feels like home.” said Twain. “It’s such an honor to be part of this incredible night celebrating Country Music’s biggest stars, especially with so many talented women leading nominations this year. I can’t wait to welcome all of the fans and artists out for this unforgettable night.”

“We are honored to welcome global music superstar Shania Twain as our host this year,” ACM CEO Damon Whiteside said. “We couldn’t imagine a more perfect icon to follow our previous iconic hosts, Dolly, Garth, and Reba, blending one of the most important nights in Country Music with the excitement of Las Vegas . Shania has an impressive history on the ACM Awards stage including her win of the coveted ACM Entertainer of the Year trophy and receiving the ACM Poet’s Award honoring her prolific songwriting career.”

Leading up to the big night, the Academy of Country Music will take over Las Vegas with previously announced ACM Awards week events including a “Whiskey Jam Welcome Party” at Ole Red Las Vegas on Thursday, May 14 with Avery Anna, Caroline Jones, Jenna Paulette, and The Band Perry; “ACM Lifting Lives Country on the Green: Riley Green & Friends” at Topgolf Las Vegas Friday, May 15 with Lauren Alaina, Randy Houser, and Rodney Atkins, alongside headliner Riley Green; as well as “ACM Next Wave: Country’s Beach Bash” at Mandalay Bay Beach Saturday, May 16 with Ashley Cooke, Braxton Keith, Dasha, Flatland Cavalry, Keith Urban, Tucker Wetmore, and more.

Tickets for the 61st ACM Awards and ACM Awards week events are available for purchase on AXS.com, offering fans exclusive entry into a nonstop weekend packed with performances by their favorite Country stars.

Fans can also stream the Official ACM Awards playlist available now on Amazon Music in celebration of this year’s nominees. Fans can listen to country music’s biggest stars, such as Megan Moroney, Miranda Lambert, Ella Langley, and Lainey Wilson, directly on the Amazon Music app HERE.

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 61st Academy of Country Music Awards is produced by Dick Clark Productions (DCP). Raj Kapoor and Patrick Menton are executive producers, with Kapoor also serving as showrunner. 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.

Additional performers and presenters will be announced in the coming weeks. The Media Credential Application to cover on-site in Las Vegas, Nevada, is now available HERE.

The Mountain Valley® Spring Water (Instagram: @mountainvalleywater) is the Official Water of the Academy of Country Music Awards.

Follow the Academy of Country Music on Facebook, X, Instagram, and TikTok, join the conversation with #ACMawards, and sign up for the FREE ACM A-List to be the first to know the latest news and for exclusive pre-sale opportunities.

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 over the past 60 years 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. 2026 continues to be a landmark year for the Academy, building on last year’s success of the 60th ACM Awards, hosted by entertainment icon Reba McEntire, which returned to the Dallas Cowboys' world headquarters in Texas for a third consecutive year and streamed live to 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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60th ACM Awards Electronic Press Kit

Show Clips HERE; Getty Images HERE; EPK/Video Footage HERE

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Press Releases

Legendary Songwriter and Best-Selling Female Country Artist Shania Twain to Host the 61st Academy of Country Music Awards for the First Time

April 22, 2026

People

SHE Media Names Lauren Iannotti Chief Content and Live Events Officer

April 20, 2026

People

SHE Media Names Lauren Iannotti Chief Content and Live Events Officer

April 20, 2026

New York, NY, April 20, 2026: Today, SHE Media announced the appointment of Lauren Iannotti as its new Chief Content and Live Events Officer. Iannotti will report to Kristen Fairback, Chief Commercial Officer of SHE Media, and will be based in New York.

In this role, Iannotti will lead the strategic direction, growth, and execution of SHE Media’s content and live events portfolio across its flagship brands, including SheKnows, Flow Space, StyleCaster, and Soaps. She will also oversee the company’s expanding live media footprint, including the SHE Media Co-Lab at SXSW and Women’s Health Summits.

Iannotti will be responsible for shaping SHE Media’s long-term content vision, driving differentiation and leadership across women’s lifestyle, health, and family categories, and deepening audience engagement through both editorial and experiential offerings.

“Lauren is a highly strategic and dynamic editorial leader with a sharp instinct for where content, audience, and business intersect,” said Kristen Fairback, Chief Commercial Officer of SHE Media. “She brings a clear vision for how to evolve our brands across platforms, with a sharp understanding of how to drive audience growth and expand content into new revenue opportunities. Her experience building premium content alongside impactful live experiences will help scale SHE Media’s next chapter.”

"I can't wait to dig in and support the talented content leads on these brands,whose mission, collectively, has been the same as mine for most of my career: to advocate for women, offering information and inspiration to improve their lives,” said Iannotti. “It’s a privilege to have the opportunity to build on that work and continue finding new ways to connect with women that are resonant and meaningful today.”

Lauren Iannotti is an award-winning media executive who has spent over 25 years making content at household-name brands, including Glamour, Marie Claire, Allure, and O, The Oprah Magazine. She served most recently as editor-in-chief and VP at Real Simple, a People Inc. property, where she reenvisioned the beloved,30MM-reach brand, driving growth on all platforms. A business-minded creative, she diversified the business and found new revenue streams, launching live events, multiple licensing lines, podcasts and more.

This appointment comes at a moment of continued evolution and expansion for SHE Media and its portfolio of brands. As the company deepens its investment in both content and live experiences, Iannotti will play a key role in shaping its next phase of growth.

About SHEMedia:

As a top 10 lifestyle media company, SHE Media focuses on the power of content and community to move our culture forward. SHE Media believes that media companies can and should be a force for good in the world. The company’s rich editorial ranges from health, food, and family to career and entertainment. SHE Media’s flagship brands SheKnows, Flow Space, StyleCaster, and Soaps produce award-winning lifestyle content and events that reflect the passion and purpose of the company. In addition to the flagship brands, the SHE Media Collective supports thousands of independent publishers and content creators with technology, education, and monetization opportunities to grow their businesses.

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About SHEMedia:

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Press Releases

52nd American Music Awards Nominations Announced; Taylor Swift Leads with 8 Nominations

April 14, 2026

Press Releases

52nd American Music Awards Nominations Announced; Taylor Swift Leads with 8 Nominations

April 14, 2026

Press Releases

WOMEN LEAD NOMINATIONS FOR THE 61ST ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS

April 9, 2026

Press Releases

WOMEN LEAD NOMINATIONS FOR THE 61ST ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS

April 9, 2026

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WOMEN LEAD NOMINATIONS FOR THE 61ST ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS

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Nominations are Led by Megan Moroney (nine), Followed by Miranda Lambert (eight), Ella Langley (seven), Lainey Wilson (seven), Chris Stapleton (six), Zach Top (five), and Cody Johnson (four)

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61st ACM Awards Returns to Las Vegas on May 17, 2026

Live from MGM Grand Garden Arena,

Exclusively on Prime Video and Amazon Music

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Tickets for the 61st ACM Awards and ACM Awards Week Events are Now Available at AXS.COM

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Media and Social Assets HERE

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. — April 9, 2026 — Today, the Academy of Country Music® (ACM), Prime Video, and Dick Clark Productions (DCP) announced nominations for the 61st Academy of Country Music Awards, with Megan Moroney, Miranda Lambert, Ella Langley, and Lainey Wilson receiving the most nominations. The 61st ACM Awards will stream live exclusively for a global audience across 240+ countries and territories on Prime Video on Sunday, May 17, 2026, at 8 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. CT / 5 p.m. PT from the world-renowned MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Fans will also be able to watch the broadcast on the Amazon Music channel on Twitch, as well as in the Amazon Music app.

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Returning to the Sunday night timeslot, the Emmy-nominated, star-powered ACM Awards experience will feature unprecedented performances, exclusive collaborations, and unexpected moments from the biggest Country Music stars, including performances by Cody Johnson, Kacey Musgraves, Lainey Wilson, Little Big Town, Miranda Lambert, and Riley Green, with more to be announced in the coming weeks. Leading up to the big night, the Academy of Country Music will take over Las Vegas with previously announced ACM Awards week events including “ACM Lifting Lives Country on the Green: Riley Green & Friends” at Topgolf Las Vegas Friday, May 15 with Lauren Alaina, Randy Houser, and Rodney Atkins, alongside headliner Riley Green, as well as “ACM Next Wave: Country’s Beach Bash” at Mandalay Bay Beach Saturday, May 16 with Ashley Cooke, Braxton Keith, Dasha, Flatland Cavalry, Tucker Wetmore, and more.

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NOMINEE HIGHLIGHTS FOR THE 61ST ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS:

Female artists lead with the most nominations, including Megan Moroney with nine nominations, followed by Miranda Lambert with eight nominations, and then followed by Ella Langley and Lainey Wilson, tied with seven nominations each.
Megan Moroney leads with the most nominations, and the most nominations across categories, with nine total, including her first nomination for Entertainer of the Year and Artist-Songwriter of the Year, and third consecutive nomination for Female Artist of the Year and Visual Media of the Year (“6 Months Later”) as an Artist, and her first as Director. Moroney also receives nominations for Song of the Year (“Am I Ok?”) as an Artist and Songwriter, Single of the Year (“6 Months Later”), and Music Event of the Year (“You Had To Be There") with Kenny Chesney.
Miranda Lambert, the most-decorated artist in ACM Awards history, receives eight nominations, the most nominations she’s received in a single year since 2016. She receives her 17th nomination for Female Artist of the Year and her ninth nomination for Song of the Year, and 16th total nomination (including Artist and Songwriter credits) in the category.
Ella Langley, the reigning ACM New Female Artist of the Year, receives seven nominations. This is her first nomination in the Artist-Songwriter of the Year category, as well as her first nomination credited as a Producer for Single of the Year (“Choosin’ Texas”).
Lainey Wilson, the reigning ACM Entertainer of the Year, receives seven nominations. This marks her fourth consecutive nomination for Female Artist of the Year and third straight nod for Entertainer of the Year, categories she has won every year she’s been nominated. Wilson’s nomination for Song of the Year (“Somewhere Over Laredo”), marks her fifth consecutive in the category and ninth total nomination overall (including Artist and Songwriter credits) in the category.
Chris Stapleton, the reigning Male Artist of the Year, receives the most nominations for a male artist with six total, including his fifth consecutive nomination for Entertainer of the Year and his 11th consecutive nomination for Male Artist of the Year (an award he’s won five times).
Zach Top, the reigning New Male Artist of the Year, receives five nominations, including his first for Male Artist of the Year, Song of the Year (“I Never Lie”), both as an Artist and Songwriter, and for Single of the Year (“I Never Lie”).
Cody Johnson receives his third consecutive nomination for Entertainer of the Year, as well as his fourth consecutive nomination for Visual Media of the Year (“The Fall”).
Riley Green receives four nominations, his third consecutive for Music Event of the Year, and his first-ever nominations for Male Artist of the Year, Album of the Year (Don’t Mind If I Do (Deluxe), and Artist-Songwriter of the Year.
Morgan Wallen receives his fourth consecutive nomination for Entertainer of the Year and Artist-Songwriter of the Year, and his third nomination for Album of the Year (I’m The Problem).
Luke Combs receives his seventh consecutive nomination for both Entertainer of the Year and Male Artist of the Year. A win for Combs in the Entertainer category will also clinch the coveted Triple Crown Award, which consists of an Entertainer of the Year win, plus wins in an act’s respective New Artist (Male, Female, Duo or Group) and Artist (Male, Female, Duo or Group) categories. Past ACM Triple Crown Award recipients include Lainey Wilson, Chris Stapleton, Miranda Lambert, Jason Aldean, Carrie Underwood, Kenny Chesney, and others. Combs earns his third nomination for Artist-Songwriter of the Year.
Jelly Roll receives his third consecutive nomination for Entertainer of the Year.
Parker McCollum receives his first-ever nomination for Album of the Year (Parker McCollum).
Old Dominion receive their 11th consecutive nomination for Group of the Year. The group has taken home the title every year for the last eight years, passing Rascal Flatts for the most consecutive wins in the category.
Brothers Osborne receive their 19th overall nomination. This is their 12th consecutive year being nominated for Duo of the Year, an award the pair has brought home four times.
Kelsea Ballerini receives her ninth nomination for Female Artist of the Year.
Rascal Flatts receive their 14th nomination for Group of the Year.
Reba McEntire receives her first nomination since 2020, making this her seventh nomination for Music Event of the Year (“Trailblazer”).
Every Song of the Year nominee is also credited as a songwriter on their respective track, with Miranda Lambert earning two separate nominations in the category.

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FIRST TIME NOMINEES INCLUDE:

49 Winchester
Avery Anna
Mackenzie Carpenter
Carter Faith
Caroline Jones
Vincent Mason
Emily Ann Roberts
Thelma & James (*MacKenzie Porter nominated for Music Event of the Year in 2022 with Dustin Lynch)
Hudson Westbrook
Stephen Wilson Jr.

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The following is the full list of nominees for the ACM Main Awards categories:

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MAIN AWARDS:

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ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR

Luke Combs
Jelly Roll
Cody Johnson
Megan Moroney
Chris Stapleton
Morgan Wallen
Lainey Wilson

FEMALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR

Kelsea Ballerini
Miranda Lambert
Ella Langley
Megan Moroney
Lainey Wilson

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MALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR

Luke Combs
Riley Green
Cody Johnson
Chris Stapleton
Zach Top

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GROUP OF THE YEAR

49 Winchester
Flatland Cavalry
Old Dominion
Rascal Flatts
The Red Clay Strays

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DUO OF THE YEAR

Brooks & Dunn
Brothers Osborne
Dan + Shay
Muscadine Bloodline
Thelma & James

NEW FEMALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR

Avery Anna
Mackenzie Carpenter
Dasha
Caroline Jones
Emily Ann Roberts

NEW MALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR

Gavin Adcock
Vincent Mason
Shaboozey
Hudson Westbrook
Tucker Wetmore

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ALBUM OF THE YEAR [Awarded to Artist(s)/Producer(s)/Record Company–Label(s)]

Ain’t In It For My Health - Zach Top

Producer: Carson Chamberlain

Record Company-Label: Leo33

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Cherry Valley - Carter Faith

Producer: Tofer Brown

Record Company-Label: Gatsby Records / MCA

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Don’t Mind If I Do (Deluxe) - Riley Green

Producer: Dann Huff, Michael Knox

Record Company-Label: Nashville Harbor Records & Entertainment

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I’m The Problem - Morgan Wallen

Producers: Joey Moi, Charlie Handsome, Jacob Durrett

Record Company-Label: Big Loud Records

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Parker McCollum - Parker McCollum

Producers: Frank Liddell, Eric Masse

Record Company-Label: MCA

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SONG OF THE YEAR [Awarded to Songwriter(s)/Publisher(s)/Artist(s)]

A Song To Sing - Miranda Lambert & Chris Stapleton

Songwriters: Chris Stapleton, Miranda Lambert, Jenee Fleenor, Jesse Frasure

Publishers: I Wrote These Songs; Pink Dog Publishing; Songs for the Munch Music; Songs of Influence; Sony/ATV Tree Publishing; Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp

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Am I Okay? - Megan Moroney

Songwriters: Megan Moroney, Luke Laird, Jessie Jo Dillon

Publishers: Big Ass Pile of Dimes Music; Big Music Machine

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Choosin’ Texas - Ella Langley

Songwriters: Ella Langley, Luke Dick, Miranda Lambert, Joybeth Taylor

Publishers: Bada Bing & Bada Langley Publishing; Little Louder Songs; Sony Music Publishing

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I Never Lie - Zach Top

Songwriters: Zach Top, Carson Chamberlain, Tim Nichols

Publishers: Music and Magazine Publishing; Rio Bravo Music Inc; Sony/ATV Tree Publishing; Too Broke to Quit Music; Zach Top Music

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Somewhere Over Laredo - Lainey Wilson

Songwriters: Lainey Wilson, Trannie Anderson, Dallas Wilson, Andy Albert, Harold Arlen & Yip Harburg

Publishers: Concord Sounds; Dtown Boogie Music; Emi Feist Catalog Inc; Songs Of Riser House; Songs Of Wild Cat Well Music; Sony/ATV Countryside; Story Farmer; Tacklebox Music Publishing

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SINGLE OF THE YEAR [Awarded to Artist(s)/Producer(s)/Record Company–Label(s)]

6 Months Later - Megan Moroney

Producers: Kristian Bush

Record Company-Label: Sony Music Nashville / Columbia Records

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Choosin’ Texas - Ella Langley

Producers: Ella Langley, Miranda Lambert, Ben West

Record Company-Label: SAWGOD / Columbia Records

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I Never Lie - Zach Top

Producers: Carson Chamberlain

Record Company-Label: Leo33

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Somewhere Over Laredo - Lainey Wilson

Producers: Jay Joyce

Record Company-Label: BBR Music Group / BMG Nashville / Broken Bow Records

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The Fall - Cody Johnson

Producers: Trent Willmon

Record Company-Label: CoJo Music / Warner Records Nashville

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MUSIC EVENT OF THE YEAR [Awarded to Artist(s)/Producer(s)/Record Company–Label(s)]

A Song To Sing - Miranda Lambert & Chris Stapleton

Producers: Dave Cobb

Record Company-Label: Republic Records

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Amen - Shaboozey & Jelly Roll

Producers: Danny Majic, Nevin Sastry, Sean Cook

Record Company-Label: Empire

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Don’t Mind If I Do - Riley Green feat. Ella Langley

Producers: Dann Huff, Michael Knox

Record Company-Label: Nashville Harbor Records & Entertainment

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Trailblazer - Reba McEntire, Miranda Lambert, Lainey Wilson

Producers: Tony Brown, Reba McEntire

Record Company-Label: MCA

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You Had To Be There - Megan Moroney & Kenny Chesney

Producers: Kristian Bush

Record Company-Label: Sony Music Nashville / Columbia Records

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VISUAL MEDIA OF THE YEAR [Awarded to Producer(s)/Director(s)/Artist(s)]

6 Months Later - Megan Moroney

Producers: Christen Pinkston & Wesley Stebbins-Perry

Director: CeCe Dawson, Megan Moroney

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A Song To Sing - Miranda Lambert & Chris Stapleton

Producers: James Stratakis

Director: Alexa King Stone, Stephen Kinigopoulos

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Cuckoo -Stephen Wilson, Jr.

Producers: Tim Cofield

Director: Tim Cofield

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Somewhere Over Laredo - Lainey Wilson

Producers: Katie Babbage

Director: TK McKamy

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The Fall - Cody Johnson

Producers: Christen Pinkston & Wesley Stebbins-Perry

Director: Dustin Haney

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SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR

Jessie Jo Dillon
Ashley Gorley
Charlie Handsome
Chase McGill
Blake Pendergrass

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ARTIST-SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR

Luke Combs
Riley Green
Ella Langley
Megan Moroney
Morgan Wallen

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NOMINEES IN NUMERICAL ORDER:

Megan Moroney (9): Entertainer of the Year; Female Artist of the Year; Song of the Year (Artist and Songwriter nominations); Single of the Year, Music Event of the Year; Visual Media of the Year (Artist and Director nominations); Artist-Songwriter of the Year
Miranda Lambert (8): Female Artist of the Year; Song of the Year (“A Song To Sing” - Artist and Songwriter nominations); Song of the Year (“Choosin’ Texas” - Songwriter nomination); Single of the Year (Producer nomination); Music Event of the Year (“A Song To Sing” and “Trailblazer”); Visual Media of the Year
Ella Langley (7): Female Artist of the Year; Song of the Year (Artist and Songwriter nominations); Single of the Year (Artist and Producer nominations); Music Event of the Year; Artist-Songwriter of the Year
Lainey Wilson (7): Entertainer of the Year; Female Artist of the Year; Song of the Year (Artist and Songwriter); Single of the Year; Music Event of the Year; Visual Media of the Year
Chris Stapleton (6): Entertainer of the Year; Male Artist of the Year; Song of the Year (Artist and Songwriter nominations); Music Event of the Year, Visual Media of the Year
Zach Top (5): Male Artist of the Year; Album of the Year, Song of the Year (Artist and Songwriter nominations); Single of the Year
Riley Green (4): Male Artist of the Year; Album of the Year; Music Event of the Year; Artist-Songwriter of the Year
Cody Johnson (4): Entertainer of the Year; Male Artist of the Year; Single of the Year; Visual Media of the Year
Luke Combs (3): Entertainer of the Year; Male Artist of the Year; Artist-Songwriter
Morgan Wallen (3): Entertainer of the Year; Album of the Year; Artist-Songwriter
Jelly Roll (2): Entertainer of the Year; Music Event of the Year
Reba McEntire (2): Music Event of the Year; Music Event of the Year (Producer)
Shaboozey (2): New Male Artist of the Year; Music Event of the Year
49 Winchester (1): Group of the Year
Gavin Adcock (1): New Male Artist of the Year
Avery Anna (1): New Female Artist of the Year
Kelsea Ballerini (1): Female Artist of the Year
Brooks & Dunn (1): Duo of the Year
Brothers Osborne (1): Duo of the Year
Mackenzie Carpenter (1): New Female Artist of the Year
Kenny Chesney (1): Music Event of the Year
Dan + Shay (1): Duo of the Year
Dasha (1): New Female Artist of the Year
Carter Faith (1): Album of the Year
Flatland Cavalry (1): Group of the Year
Caroline Jones (1): New Female Artist of the Year
Vincent Mason (1): New Male Artist of the Year
Parker McCollum (1): Album of the Year
Muscadine Bloodline (1): Duo of the Year
Old Dominion (1): Group of the Year
Rascal Flatts (1): Group of the Year
The Red Clay Strays (1): Group of the Year
Emily Ann Roberts (1): New Female Artist of the Year
Thelma & James (1): Duo of the Year
Hudson Westbrook (1): New Male Artist of the Year
Tucker Wetmore (1): New Male Artist of the Year
Stephen Wilson Jr. (1): Visual Media of the Year

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IMPORTANT NOTES:

The eligibility period for submissions for the 61st Academy of Country Music Awards is January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025.
The awards count for artists reflects categories in which they have been recognized as individuals or as part of their duo or group. In some cases, an artist may receive more than one nomination per category, such as producer, director, or songwriter, which factors into their official count.
Award recipients in each category are noted above in brackets in the Album of the Year, Single of the Year, Song of the Year, Video of the Year, and Music Event of the Year.
Awards are voted on by members of the Academy of Country Music, which boasts a record-high membership this year of more than 5,000 members and serves as a powerhouse advocate for Country fans, artists, and all facets of the business.
A full database of previous Academy of Country Music Awards nominations and winners can be found on the Academy of Country Music website in the “Past Winners” section found HERE.

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Additional performers, presenters, ACM Awards week events, and the host will be announced in the coming weeks. The Media Credential Application to cover on-site in Las Vegas, Nevada, is now available HERE.

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The Mountain Valley® Spring Water (Instagram: @mountainvalleywater) is the Official Water of the Academy of Country Music Awards.

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KACEY MUSGRAVES, LITTLE BIG TOWN, AND MIRANDA LAMBERT ADDED TO PERFORMANCE LINEUP FOR THE 61ST ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS

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61st ACM Awards Returns to Las Vegas on May 17, 2026

Live from MGM Grand Garden Arena,

Exclusively on Prime Video and Amazon Music

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Tickets for the 61st ACM Awards and ACM Awards Week Events are Now Available at AXS.COM

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Media and Social Assets HERE

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. — April 7, 2026 — Today, the Academy of Country Music® (ACM), Prime Video, and Dick Clark Productions (DCP) announced the next round of powerhouse performers set to take the stage at the 61st Academy of Country Music Awards, including Kacey Musgraves, Little Big Town, and Miranda Lambert with many more unforgettable performances to be revealed in the coming weeks. They join previously announced superstar performers Cody Johnson, Lainey Wilson, and Riley Green. The 61st ACM Awards will stream live exclusively for a global audience across 240+ countries and territories on Prime Video on Sunday, May 17, 2026, at 8 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. CT / 5 p.m. PT from the world-renowned MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Fans will also be able to watch the broadcast on the Amazon Music channel on Twitch, as well as in the Amazon Music app.

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Returning to the Sunday night timeslot, the Emmy-nominated, star-powered experience will feature unprecedented performances, exclusive collaborations, and unexpected moments from the biggest Country Music stars, all while celebrating the genre’s most iconic and emerging talent. Seven-time ACM Award recipient Kacey Musgraves will make her ACM Awards performance debut with a new song from her upcoming sixth studio album, Middle of Nowhere, out May 1. Eight-time ACM Award-winning group Little Big Town will take the stage for a special performance. Miranda Lambert, the most decorated artist in ACM Award history, is set to deliver a showstopping performance.

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Leading up to the big night, the Academy of Country Music will take over Las Vegas with previously announced ACM Awards week events including “ACM Lifting Lives Country on the Green: Riley Green & Friends” at Topgolf Las Vegas Friday, May 15 with Lauren Alaina, Randy Houser, and Rodney Atkins, alongside headliner Riley Green, as well as “ACM Next Wave: Country’s Beach Bash” at Mandalay Bay Beach Saturday, May 16 with Ashley Cooke, Braxton Keith, Dasha, Flatland Cavalry, Tucker Wetmore, and more.

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Nominations for the 61st ACM Awards will be announced on Thursday, April 9, 2026, with many more unforgettable performances, presenters, ACM Awards Week events, and the host to be revealed in the coming weeks. The Media Credential Application to cover on-site in Las Vegas, Nevada, is now available HERE.

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The Mountain Valley® Spring Water (Instagram: @mountainvalleywater) is the Official Water of the Academy of Country Music Awards.

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QUEEN LATIFAH TO HOST THE 52ND AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS

April 6, 2026

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QUEEN LATIFAH TO HOST THE 52ND AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS

April 6, 2026

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QUEEN LATIFAH TO HOST THE 52ND AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS

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Marking 30 Years Since Her AMAs Hosting Debut, the Legendary Artist, Actor, Producer, and Entrepreneur Will Welcome Audiences to the World’s Largest Fan-Voted Awards Show

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The Star-Studded Annual Special Airs Live on Memorial Day, Monday, May 25, 2026, from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, at 8:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT on CBS and Paramount+

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TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW ON AXS

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Los Angeles, CA - April 6, 2026 - Today, CBS and Dick Clark Productions (DCP), the world’s largest owner and producer of televised live event entertainment programming, announced that Grammy® award-winning musician, critically acclaimed Emmy and Golden Globe®-winning and Academy Award®-nominated actress and producer Queen Latifah will host the 52nd American Music Awards (AMAs). Queen Latifah has a longstanding history with the AMAs, previously serving as a co-host in 1995, and delivering memorable performances in the years since.

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As one of music’s most anticipated nights of the year, the 52nd American Music Awards returns to CBS and Paramount+ on Memorial Day, Monday, May 25 from the world-renowned MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, the largest venue in the show’s history, to honor the most influential artists and songs of today alongside unforgettable performances and special moments in a multi-genre, cross-generational celebration of music.

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Tickets for the star-studded must-see show are now available on AXS.

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“I am so excited to return to the American Music Awards stage to host this year,” said Latifah. “It’s been an incredible year for music and there is no better place to celebrate than in Vegas.”

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“We’re thrilled to welcome Queen Latifah back as host of the American Music Awards,” said Jay Penske, CEO, Dick Clark Productions. “A true powerhouse and trailblazer, she brings a dynamic presence and deep connection to both fans and fellow artists, making her the perfect choice to lead a night celebrating the biggest names and most defining moments in music.”

Queen Latifah is a Grammy-winning artist and Oscar-nominated actress whose career spans music, film, television, and production. She earned an Academy Award nomination, along with Golden Globe and SAG nominations, for her role as “Mama Morton” in Chicago, and won both a Golden Globe and SAG Award for Life Support. A trailblazer in entertainment, she became the first hip-hop artist to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2006 and has received seven Grammy nominations, winning Best Rap Solo Performance in 1994. Her cultural impact was further recognized with the National Medal of the Arts in 2024 and honors at the 2023 Kennedy Center Honors. Beyond acting, she has built a successful production career through Flavor Unit Entertainment, producing films and television projects including Bessie and The Perfect Holiday.

Making her big screen debut in Spike Lee’s 1991 film, Jungle Fever, Latifah then starred in Set It Off and co-starred with Holly Hunter and Danny DeVito in the critically acclaimed Living Out Loud. From 1993-1998, Latifah starred in the network comedy “Living Single.” Following Chicago, she starred in and executive-produced the box office hit Bringing Down the House. Her additional film credits include The Secret Life of Bees, alongside Jennifer Hudson, Alicia Keys and Dakota Fanning; Neil Meron and Craig Zadan’s Hairspray; Mad Money opposite Diane Keaton and Katie Holmes; Just Wright; Joyful Noise; The Last Holiday; Beauty Shop; Girls Trip alongside Jada Pinkett Smith, Regina Hall and Tiffany Haddish; and Hustle opposite Adam Sandler. She took to the stage and small screen performing as the title character in the television musical The Wiz Live! and as “Ursula” in ABC’s live-action remake of The Little Mermaid.

In recent years, Latifah headlined and executive produced CBS’ “The Equalizer,” which became the #1 new series in the 2020-2021 season. Looking ahead, she is set to reprise her role as “Ellie” in Ice Age: Boiling Point, continuing her long-running involvement in the popular animated franchise.

Nominations for the 52^nd American Music Awards will be announced on Tuesday, April 14, 2026. Fan voting opens the same day, April 14, and will remain open until May 8, 2026.

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Additional details, including performers, presenters, and special honorees for the 52^nd AMAs, will be announced in the coming weeks.

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Named one of 2025’s most-watched television specials, last year’s top-rated 51st American Music Awards reached over 10 million unique viewers across its CBS and Paramount+ premiere on Memorial Day, Monday, May 26, and encores on MTV, CMT, and BET. The CBS broadcast marked the show’s largest audience since 2019 with a +38% increase over its last live airing in 2022 on ABC.

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Airing for the first time on Memorial Day, the 2025 AMAs kicked off summer with host Jennifer Lopez, who returned to host a decade after her AMAs hosting debut in 2015. She opened the 51st American Music Awards in spectacular fashion, delivering a non-stop, breathtaking medley of 23 of the year’s biggest hits. Performances included ICON Award recipient Janet Jackson; Alex Warren, Becky G and Manuel Turizo, Benson Boone, Blake Shelton, Gloria Estefan, Gwen Stefani, Lainey Wilson, Reneé Rapp, and Lifetime Achievement Award recipient Rod Stewart.

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About the American Music Awards:

Celebrating the year’s most iconic music, the American Music Awards is the world’s largest fan-voted award show, honoring today’s most influential artists and their passionate fanbases.
Created by legendary producer and visionary Dick Clark and first awarded in 1974, the American Music Awards is known for delivering half a century worth of iconic performances and enduring moments that have defined and shaped pop culture, as well as a history of introducing audiences to breakthrough artists.
The American Music Awards is produced by Dick Clark Productions.

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About MGM Grand Garden Arena

The MGM Grand Garden Arena is home to concerts, championship boxing and premier sporting and special events. The Arena offers comfortable seating for as many as 16,800 with excellent sightlines and state-of-the-art acoustics, lighting and sound. Prominent events to date have included world championship fights between Evander Holyfield and Mike Tyson as well as Floyd Mayweather vs. Canelo Alvarez as well as Floyd Mayweather vs. Manny Pacquiao; and concerts by The Rolling Stones, Madonna, Elton John, Bruce Springsteen, Paul McCartney, Bette Midler, George Strait, Justin Timberlake, Beyonce, U2, Lady Gaga, Bruno Mars, Coldplay, Alicia Keys, Jimmy Buffett and the Barbra Streisand Millennium Concert. The MGM Grand Garden Arena also has been home to annual events including the Academy of Country Music Awards, the Billboard Music Awards, the Latin GRAMMY Awards, iHeartRadio Music Festival, Pac-12 Men’s Basketball Championship and Frozen Fury NHL pre-season games hosted by the Los Angeles Kings.

*Paramount+ Premium plan 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.

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QUEEN LATIFAH

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Queen Latifah is a Grammy award-winning musician, critically acclaimed television and Oscar-nominated film actress, producer, label president, author and entrepreneur. Latifah has had amazing success since her career began in Hollywood and became the first hip-hop artist to be crowned with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2006. She received an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress, a Golden Globe nomination and a Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Award nomination for her portrayal of “Mama Morton” in the feature musical CHICAGO. She also received an Emmy Award nomination, a Golden Globe win, and a SAG Award win for her role in the cable film LIFE SUPPORT. She received a National Medal of the Arts from the United States Government in 2024 and was a 2023 honoree at The 46th Kennedy Center Honors.

Making her big screen debut in Spike Lee’s 1991 film, JUNGLE FEVER, Latifah then starred in SET IT OFF and co-starred with Holly Hunter and Danny DeVito in the critically acclaimed LIVING OUT LOUD. From 1993-1998, Latifah starred in the network comedy “Living Single.” Following CHICAGO, she starred in and executive-produced the box office hit BRINGING DOWN THE HOUSE. Her additional film credits include THE SECRET LIFE OF BEES, alongside Jennifer Hudson, Alicia Keys and Dakota Fanning; Neil Meron and Craig Zadan’s HAIRSPRAY, MAD MONEY opposite Diane Keaton and Katie Holmes; JUST WRIGHT; JOYFUL NOISE; THE LAST HOLIDAY; and BEAUTY SHOP. She also starred in and executive-produced the cable movie adaptation of STEEL MAGNOLIAS. From 2013-2014, she was the host of “The Queen Latifah Show,” which she produced with partner Shakim Compere and Overbrook Entertainment’s Will Smith, Jada Pinkett Smith and James Lassiter.

In May 2015, Latifah made her way back to the small screen, earning an Emmy Award nomination, Golden Globe nomination and a SAG Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Movie or Miniseries for her role in the cable film BESSIE, which she also produced.

In 2017, Latifah starred in the hit comedy GIRLS TRIP, alongside Jada Pinkett Smith, Regina Hall and Tiffany Haddish. She also starred in the 2016 faith-based movie MIRACLES FROM HEAVEN, opposite Jennifer Garner, and reprised her role in ICE AGE: COLLISION COURSE. Latifah also starred in the FOX hit series “Star,” which had its series finale May 2019. Additionally, she took to the stage and small screen performing as the title character in the television musical THE WIZ LIVE!, alongside Uzo Aduba, Mary J. Blige, Ne-Yo, Common and David Alan Grier.

Latifah has earned seven Grammy Award nominations, as well as a Grammy Award for Best Rap Solo Performance in 1994. In 2004, she was nominated for Best Female Rap Solo Performance for “Go Head.” In 2005, she was nominated for Best Jazz Vocal Album for “The Dana Owens Album,” and in 2008, she was nominated for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album for “Trav’lin Light.”

Flavor Unit Entertainment, the production company owned and operated by Latifah and her partner Shakim Compere, was behind the hit feature comedies BRINGING DOWN THE HOUSE, BEAUTY SHOP, and THE PERFECT HOLIDAY. Flavor Unit also produced the films THE COOKOUT, JUST WRIGHT, and END OF THE ROAD, as well as cable films BESSIE, and LIFE SUPPORT. Together, Latifah and Compere produced THE REAL MVP: THE WANDA PRATT STORY, “The Best Place to Be,” “Curvy Style with Timothy Snell,” “The Perfect Match” and “The Rap Game.” Additionally, Flavor Unit produced the one-hour special event “Dear Mama,” which premiered on Mother’s Day, and has been renewed as an annual special.

In November of 2019, Latifah was seen as Ursula in ABC’s live-action remake of THE LITTLE MERMAID. In April 2020, she starred in the Quibi drama, WHEN THE STREET LIGHTS GO ON, and executive produced Lifetime’s THE CLARK SISTERS: FIRST LADIES OF GOSPEL which became the highest-rated original movie for Lifetime since 2016. She also headlined the Netflix sports drama HUSTLE opposite Adam Sandler along with starring and producing Ray Giarratana’s THE TIGER RISING.

Latifah most recently starred in and executive produced the CBS series reboot of “The Equalizer,” which quickly became TV’s #1 scripted series when it premiered in 2021 and ran five seasons through 2025. Next, Latifah will return as the voice of wooly mammoth “Ellie” in ICE AGE: BOILING POINT, the franchise’s 6th installment releasing on February 5th, 2027.

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Tickets for the 52nd American Music Awards (AMAs) go on sale this week on AXS.com, giving fans the opportunity to experience this can’t-miss epic celebration of music live and in person!

As one of music’s most anticipated nights of the year, the 52nd American Music Awards returns to CBS and Paramount+ on Memorial Day, Monday, May 25 from the world-renowned MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, the largest venue in the show’s history, to honor the most influential artists and songs of today alongside unforgettable performances and special moments in a multi-genre, cross-generational celebration of music.

TICKET PRE-SALE: Tickets for the American Music Awards will be available for pre-sale beginning 10:00 a.m. PT/12:00 p.m. CT/1:00 p.m. ET on Wednesday, March 25. Sign up at TheAMAs.com/Presale to receive a pre-sale code that will grant you access to purchase tickets in advance of the general public on-sale.

GENERAL PUBLIC TICKET ON-SALE: Tickets will go on sale to the general public at 10:00 a.m. PT/12:00 p.m. CT/1:00 p.m. ET on Friday, March 27 at AXS.com.

Nominations for the 52nd American Music Awards will be announced on Tuesday, April 14, 2026. Fan voting opens the same day, April 14, and will remain open until May 8, 2026.

Additional details, including performers, presenters, and special honorees for the 52nd AMAs, will be announced in the coming weeks.

Airing for the first time on Memorial Day, the 2025 AMAs kicked off summer with host Jennifer Lopez, who returned to host a decade after her AMAs hosting debut in 2015. She opened the 51st American Music Awards in spectacular fashion, delivering a non-stop, breathtaking medley of 23 of the year’s biggest hits. Performances included ICON Award recipient Janet Jackson; Alex Warren, Becky G and Manuel Turizo, Benson Boone, Blake Shelton, Gloria Estefan, Gwen Stefani, Lainey Wilson, Reneé Rapp, and Lifetime Achievement Award recipient Rod Stewart.

Named one of 2025’s most-watched television specials, last year’s top-rated 51st American Music Awards reached over 10 million unique viewers across its CBS and Paramount+ premiere on Memorial Day, Monday, May 26, and encores on MTV, CMT, and BET. The CBS broadcast marked the show’s largest audience since 2019 with a +38% increase over its last live airing in 2022 on ABC.

About the American Music Awards:

Celebrating the year’s most iconic music, the American Music Awards is the world’s largest fan-voted award show, honoring today’s most influential artists and their passionate fanbases.
Created by legendary producer and visionary Dick Clark and first awarded in 1974, the American Music Awards is known for delivering half a century worth of iconic performances and enduring moments that have defined and shaped pop culture, as well as a history of introducing audiences to breakthrough artists.
The American Music Awards is produced by Dick Clark Productions.

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CODY JOHNSON, LAINEY WILSON, AND RILEY GREEN TO PERFORM AT THE 61ST ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS

March 19, 2026

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CODY JOHNSON, LAINEY WILSON, AND RILEY GREEN TO PERFORM AT THE 61ST ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS

61st ACM Awards Returns to Las Vegas on May 17, 2026

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. — March 19, 2026 — Today, the Academy of Country Music® (ACM), Prime Video, and Dick Clark Productions (DCP) announced the first round of powerhouse performers set to take the stage at the 61st Academy of Country Music Awards, including Cody Johnson, Lainey Wilson, and Riley Green, with many more unforgettable performances to be revealed in the coming weeks. The 61st ACM Awards will stream live exclusively for a global audience across 240+ countries and territories on Prime Video on Sunday, May 17, 2026, at 8 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. CT / 5 p.m. PT from the world-renowned MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Fans will also be able to watch the broadcast on the Amazon Music channel on Twitch, as well as in the Amazon Music app.

Returning to the Sunday night timeslot, the Emmy-nominated, star-powered experience will feature unprecedented performances, exclusive collaborations, and unexpected moments from the biggest Country Music stars, all while celebrating the genre’s most iconic and emerging talent. ACM Award winner Cody Johnson will take the stage following his 2025 win for ACM Song of the Year. Reigning Entertainer of the Year and 16-time ACM Award recipient Lainey Wilson returns to the ACM Awards stage with the world premiere performance of “Can’t Sit Still.” Four-time ACM Award winner and 2026 ACM Lifting Lives Country on the Green headliner, Riley Green, will deliver a performance of his hit song “Change My Mind.”

Previously announced ACM Awards week events include “ACM Lifting Lives Country on the Green: Riley Green & Friends” at Topgolf Las Vegas, Friday, May 15, and “ACM Next Wave: Country’s Beach Bash” at Mandalay Bay Beach, Saturday, May 16.

Additional performers, as well as nominations, presenters, ACM Awards week events, and the host, will be announced in the coming weeks. The Media Credential Application to cover on-site in Las Vegas, Nevada, is now available HERE.

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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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March 19, 2026

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SXSW London Announces First Music Acts for 2026 as Festival Transforms East London Into a Bold Global Music Village

March 19, 2026

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SXSW London Announces First Music Acts for 2026 as Festival Transforms East London Into a Bold Global Music Village

March 19, 2026

19 March 2026 – South by Southwest® (SXSW®), the world’s leading festival celebrating the convergence of creativity, culture and technology, today reveals the first musical acts set to perform at SXSW London 2026, as the festival returns to transform East London into a vibrant week-long cultural discovery.

Taking place 1–6 June, the SXSW London Music Festival will once again bring together artists from across the globe, presenting emerging voices and underground scenes alongside established acts including Tiwa Savage, ODUMODUBLVCK, Rachel Chinouriri and Circa Waves.

Spanning venues, clubs and cultural spaces across Shoreditch, the programme reflects the diversity of sound and community that defines the UK music landscape, while connecting it to global talent and audiences. Following the success of its inaugural year, SXSW London returns bigger and bolder, cementing its place as a unique destination where discovery sits side-by-side with globally recognised artists and special guest performances.

Adem Holness, Head of Music at SXSW London, says: “At a moment when technology can generate endless music, what really shapes the future are the communities and scenes where artists push culture forward in their own contexts. SXSW London brings those global scenes together in one place. From artists like Sega Bodega reimagining live electronic performance, to bands like Shame building careers on their own terms, and artists like ODUMODUBLVCK bypassing genre and fusing his cultural influences into something entirely his own. The future of music isn’t uniform.”

SXSW London is about championing emerging and cutting-edge artists from underground scenes, next to established acts. Bringing those worlds together across East London creates a space where discovery, community and globally recognised talent can exist side by side.

Music wristbands for SXSW London Music Festival have just gone on sale and available HERE with prices starting from £25 for a one-day wristband, or £79 for the full duration of the festival.

Programming a line-up of more than 200 artists, the festival has also confirmed 37 co-curators to shape the program, uniting breakthrough talent, global voices, and bold sonic perspectives has also been revealed and includes: Afro Folk Rising, @bbcasiannetwork, @bbcintroducing, Becca D's Deadly, Biteback, @thebritishmusicembasy,@clashmagazine, Classical Unlocked, @crackmagazine, DJ Ace's Everything R&B, End of The Trail, FOCUS Wales,@generatorhq, GMIA x Premier Gospel, @hackneyempire, @hospitalrecords, @huckmagazine, Island Wave x ReggaeRecipe Live!, Jawani 4Eva, Latino Life, @mahogany, New Gen Artistry, @notion, @oneofftraks, Parlay Records x A Class, @pitchscotland, @reprezentradio, @royalcollegeofart, Art Scream Records, @scr_radio, Soul Surge, Sound Villa, @soundsqueerhq, @thebritschool, @rmaofficialuk, @tldrecs

The festival is also collaborating with industry professionals who bring deep cultural expertise and a global perspective of the underground music scene, to curate and judge this year’s music program. Made up of nearly 100 music heads with rich experience in grassroots programming, each plays a critical role in selecting the breakthrough artists who will take to the SXSW London stage in June, with representatives from Tileyard, Universal Music, Koko, Village Underground, Dreamland, and more. Full list 2026 Music Jurors

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About SXSW London 2026

Powered by the dynamism and diversity of Shoreditch, SXSW London has become the preeminent global platform for the convergence of business, technology and creativity.

Stretched across the streets of East London, the festival is unapologetically progressive and provocative. Contemporary life moves faster and faster. SXSW London fearlessly embraces the growing landscape at the intersection of technology and culture to connect speakers, delegates and performances beyond any single industry. The SXSW London community seeks provocative debates that resonate in a global city, known for its openness to opposing voices. In a time of uncertainty, SXSW London offers innovators and freethinkers practical optimism and a unique lens with which to navigate real world problems with clarity. Join us for a unique week of insights, networking and discovery across film, music, the visual arts, business and tech. Discover the future intelligence that upends established ideas and leave with frontier thinking for a new competitive edge.

About The Special Guests

TIWA SAVAGE is a huge force in Africa’s music and entertainment industry, conquering the charts in her home country of Nigeria and becoming one of the most recognisable faces in the Afrobeats scene. 2018 was the most successful and strongest year for African star Tiwa Savage to date. The singer, songwriter, philanthropist and fashion icon was crowned Best African Act by the MTV European Music Awards and made history as the first female to win the accolade. In the same year also became the first African female to sell out London’s IndigO2 and she was handpicked by Coldplay’s lead singer Chris Martin to perform alongside Beyonce, Ed Sheeran and Jay Z live at the Global Citizen Festival in Johannesburg to an 70,000 strong audience and millions across the globe.

ODUMODUBLVCK is a Nigerian rapper, singer and songwriter and is a leading voice in Drill music. He coined Okporoko Rhythms, blending Grime, Afrobeat, and R&B. Since his debut single in 2017, he's championed his story, determined to redefine African music. ODUMODUBLVCK is a key figure in Nigeria's music scene, reaping the rewards of years of dedication.

EARL SWEATSHIRT is an American rapper and music producer. American rapper and producer known for his intricate lyricism, abstract production, and early association with the Odd Future collective. He has evolved from a teenage "hip-hop prodigy" into one of the most influential voices in the alternative and underground rap

INFINITY SONG, American soft rock siblings band Infinity Song is a Soft Rock band based in New York City comprised of 4 siblings, Abraham, Angel, Israel, and Momo Boyd. With a blend of tight vocal harmonies, dreamy lyricism and sublime guitar riffs, the band creates a transcendent experience for the audience on every stage and in their recorded music.

AMARIA BB Hackney-based, Jamaican-Guyanese singer-songwriter. She has been writing songs since she was a teenager. She started posting her music online in 2020 and has since gained a strong following for her unique sound. Her music is a blend of R&B, pop, and soul, with lyrics that draw from personal experiences.

RACHEL CHINOURIRI is a London-born, Zimbabwean-British singer-songwriter blending indie, alt-pop and soulful storytelling. Rising from early SoundCloud demos to breakout track 'So My Darling', she’s become one of the UK’s most exciting new voices. Her acclaimed debut album 'What a Devastating Turn of Events' landed in the Top 20 of the UK Official Charts and led to Rachel securing her first two BRIT Award nominations (Artist Of The Year, Best New Artist). Her most recent release 'Little House' features tracks like 'Can we talk about Isaac?', along with 'What A Life' and the title track. Rachel has earned support from artists like PinkPantheress, Adele, Lewis Capaldi, Sam Fender and opened for Sabrina Carpenter’s Short n’ Sweet tour. She will soon be joining Florence + The Machine on tour in 2026.

SEGA BODEGA was born in Ireland, raised in Glasgow and now based in London, producer, performer and label head Sega Bodega - AKA Salvador Navarrete - has built a reputation as one of the UK’s most innovative and precocious creative minds. His impact spans music, fashion and film, soundtracking some of the most important cultural moments in recent years, as well as building a catalogue of solo releases that traverse genre, style and composition. Bodega has been a crucial hand in countless projects over the past decade, from the development of artists under his NUXXE label, to production for the likes of Caroline Polachek, Oklou, Shygirl + more.

SHAME is a south London based post punk band. They consist of vocalist Charlie Steen, guitarists Eddie Green and Sean Coyle-Smith, bassist Josh Finerty, and drummer Charlie Forbes. Their early reputation was built on intense, raw live shows and confrontational lyrics, often exploring personal & social angst. They released their debut album Songs of Praise in January 2018, followed by Drunk Tank Pink in 2021, Food for Worms in 2023, and their most recent album Cutthroat in September 2025. Over the years they’ve been praised for combining sharp social commentary with energy, wit and a willingness to push sonically while retaining a punk-edge.

CIRCA WAVES is an Indie Rock Band known for their nervy, melodic indie rock. Circa Waves was formed in Liverpool in May 2013 by Kieran Shudall. The band first gained a buzz and earned favourable comparisons to the Strokes, Arctic Monkeys, and the Vaccines before they hit the Top Ten with their debut, 2015’s Young Chasers. Buoyed by singles like ‘T-Shirt Weather’ and ‘Stuck in My Teeth’, the album reached the Top Ten of the U.K. albums chart and paved the way for a series of well-attended live shows, including a sold-out date at London’s O2 .

FRASER T SMITH is a multi-award-winning producer, songwriter and musician. He is one of the most in-demand creators in contemporary music today. He has co-written, mixed and produced 7 Number One singles in the UK. In addition to 2 Billboard Number One singles in the US, and contributed to 18 Number One albums. He has spent most of his career producing and songwriting for some of the biggest artists in the world. Some include Adele, Stormzy, Sam Smith, Florence and the Machine, Drake, Gorillaz, Kano, Dave and more.

PETE TONG has for generations of electronic music fans around the world, been the definitive voice of the scene for decades. But don’t ever think of Pete Tong as part of the establishment. In fact, throughout his varied and astonishing career, he’s been a catalyst, a genuine agent for change. And it’s all based around a simple yet relentless personal mission: to find great music and talent, and to share it with as many people as possible.

Take the Ibiza Classics project, the globally touring, live orchestral extravaganza that’s seen Tong and collaborators Jules Buckley taking electronic music to another dimension. Initially conceived as a one-off for the Proms classical music festival in 2015, translating some of the most loved dance music anthems for an orchestra to celebrate 20 years of Radio One in Ibiza, the way that Classics caught the imagination shocked even Pete: “I went to Manchester to go on breakfast TV to launch it. And by the time I came back on the train to London, we'd sold 18,000 tickets.” The original core of the idea was to reach those ravers for whom going out to clubs all night was no longer a realistic option. “Life catches up,” says Pete. “But it doesn't mean you fall out of love with the music. Those songs; ‘Promised Land’, or ‘Your Love’, ‘Cafe Del Mar’: to some people they're just as important as the Beatles or the Rolling Stones. If you were there on the dance floor at, say, Space in Ibiza, they’re in your soul for the rest of your life.”

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Billboard Announces BetterHelp As First-Ever Official Mental Health Partner

March 16, 2026

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Billboard Announces BetterHelp As First-Ever Official Mental Health Partner

March 16, 2026

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Nikki Glaser Returns To Host The 84th Annual Golden Globes Airing Sunday, January 10 on CBS and Paramount

March 11, 2026

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Nikki Glaser Returns To Host The 84th Annual Golden Globes Airing Sunday, January 10 on CBS and Paramount

March 11, 2026

The Golden Globes® announced that acclaimed Golden Globe®, Grammy®, and Emmy®-nominated comedian, writer, and actress Nikki Glaser will return to host the 84th Annual Golden Globes, the first major award show of the season, airing live on Sunday, January 10, 2027 on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+ in the U.S.*

Following her widely-praised turn as host in 2025 and 2026, Glaser, who made history as the first woman to host the Golden Globes solo, is set to bring her sharp wit, fearless humor, and unmistakable voice back to entertainment’s most celebrated night for a third year. Known for her bold comedic style, quick improvisation, and signature roasts, Glaser has consistently captivated audiences with her daring opening monologues. Her most recent monologue garnered nearly 14M+ views in the first 36 hours across Golden Globes social media platforms alone, setting the tone for an unforgettable and celebratory evening honoring the best in film, television, and podcasts.

“We are thrilled to welcome Nikki back to the Golden Globes stage in 2027,” said Helen Hoehne, President, Golden Globes. “Her comedic precision, authenticity, and ability to command the room is unmatched, and we can’t wait to see what she has up her sleeve for next year's show.”

Glaser added, “I’m thrilled to host the Golden Globes for a third time, not only because it’s the greatest gig I’ve ever had, but because my sister has three kids and now we will be equal in the eyes of my parents and the Lord.”

Glaser has become one of the most prominent voices in comedy. Following a career-defining 2024 when she was named “Comedian of the Year” by The New York Times, Glaser was included on the TIME100: The Most Influential People of 2025 list and continued her momentum with the record-breaking HBO special “Someday You’ll Die,” which earned Emmy, Grammy, Golden Globe and Critics Choice nominations and a WGA win. She recently made her hosting debut on “Saturday Night Live” and continues to tour internationally. With a slate of highly-anticipated projects on the horizon, Glaser will star alongside Kim Kardashian in Eva Longoria’s Netflix comedy The Fifth Wheel and will co-write, produce and star in an original comedy inspired by the classic game MASH for Paramount Pictures. Additionally, she will star in, co-write and produce a new romantic comedy for Universal Pictures with Judd Apatow producing. Glaser will next premiere her new Hulu stand-up special “Good Girl” on April 24, 2026.

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

The “83rd Annual Golden Globes,” “ET: Live on the Golden Globes Red Carpet,” and new primetime special “Golden Eve” reached a combined 21.77 Million viewers on CBS and Paramount+, according to Nielsen, and 27.07 Million international viewers across 169 territories.

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The 52nd American Music Awards Set to Air Live from MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Memorial Day, Monday, May 25,

March 10, 2026

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Nominations for the World’s Largest Fan-Voted Award Show Will be Announced on April 14, 2026

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Los Angeles, CA — March 10, 2026 — Today, CBS and Dick Clark Productions (DCP), the world’s largest owner and producer of televised live event entertainment programming, announced the 52^ndAmerican Music Awards (AMAs) will air live on Memorial Day, Monday, May 25, 2026, from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. The star-studded must-see event will air coast-to-coast at 8:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT on CBS and stream live and on demand on Paramount+.

As one of music’s most anticipated nights of the year, the 2026 AMAs will honor the most influential artists and songs of today, alongside unforgettable performances and special moments, in a multi-genre, cross-generational celebration of music.

Nominations for the 52^nd American Music Awards will be announced on Tuesday, April 14, 2026.

Fan voting powers the AMAs, with voting officially opening on Tuesday, April 14 and closing on Friday, May 8.

Additional details, including performers, presenters, special honorees, and ticket on-sale for the 52^nd AMAs, will be announced in the coming weeks.

Last year’s top-rated 51st American Music Awards reached over 10 million unique viewers across its CBS and Paramount+ premiere on Memorial Day, Monday, May 26, and encores on MTV, CMT, and BET. The CBS broadcast marked the show’s largest audience since 2019 with a +38% increase over its last live airing in 2022 on ABC.

Airing for the first time on Memorial Day, the 2025 AMAs kicked off summer with host Jennifer Lopez, who returned to host for the first time in 10 years and opened the show in spectacular fashion, delivering a non-stop, breathtaking medley of 23 of the year’s biggest hits. Performances included ICON Award recipient Janet Jackson; Alex Warren, Becky G and Manuel Turizo, Benson Boone, Blake Shelton, Gloria Estefan, Gwen Stefani, Lainey Wilson, Reneé Rapp, and Lifetime Achievement Award recipient Rod Stewart.

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Celebrating the year’s most iconic music, the American Music Awards is the world’s largest fan-voted award show, honoring today’s most influential artists and their passionate fanbases.
Created by legendary producer and visionary Dick Clark and first awarded in 1974, the American Music Awards is known for delivering half a century worth of iconic performances and enduring moments that have defined and shaped pop culture, as well as a history of introducing audiences to breakthrough artists.
The American Music Awards is produced by Dick Clark Productions.

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March 10, 2026

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Gold Derby Names Debra Birnbaum, Editor-In-Chief

September 10, 2024

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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

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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

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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Press Releases

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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Press Releases

Hit Comedian Nikki Glaser To Host The 82nd Annual Golden Globe

August 28, 2024

Press Releases

Hit Comedian Nikki Glaser To Host The 82nd Annual Golden Globe

August 28, 2024

Los Angeles, CA – August 28, 2024 – Today, CBS and the Golden Globes® announced that acclaimed Emmy®-nominated comedian and actress Nikki Glaser is set to host the 82ND ANNUAL GOLDEN GLOBES®, the first major award show of the season, airing Sunday, January 5, 2025 (8:00-11:00 PM, live ET/5:00-8:00 PM, live PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+ in the U.S. (live and on-demand for Paramount+ with SHOWTIME subscribers, or on-demand for Paramount+ Essential subscribers the day after the special airs).*

“I am absolutely thrilled to be hosting the Golden Globes. It’s one of my favorite nights of television and now I get a front row seat (actually, I think I have to host from the stage),” said Glaser. “The Golden Globes is not only a huge night for TV and film, but also for comedy. It’s one of the few times that show business not only allows, but encourages itself to be lovingly mocked (at least I hope so). (God I hope so). It’s an exciting, yet challenging gig because it’s live, unpredictable, and in front of Hollywood’s biggest stars (who also might be getting wasted while seated next to their recent exes).

Glaser continued, “Some of my favorite jokes of all time have come from past Golden Globes opening monologues when Tina, Amy, or Ricky have said exactly what we all didn’t know we desperately needed to hear. I just hope to continue in that time honored tradition (that might also get me canceled). This is truly a dream job. Plus, I no longer have to feel guilty for every TV show and movie I’ve binged over the past year. It was all worth it. (Below Deck: Sailing YachtSeason Four will be nominated, right?)."

"Nikki Glaser brings a fresh and unmatched candor to her comedy and to the Golden Globes," said Jay Penske, Chairman and CEO, of Dick Clark Productions and Penske Media. "Her unapologetic style made her an obvious and compelling choice as host for this year’s event. We're hopeful this could be the first of many Golden Globes that Nikki will surprise and delight our CBS audience, as well as our audiences around the globe."

“The Golden Globes has a rich history as a night for entertaining, provocative humor,” said George Cheeks, Office of the CEO, Paramount Global, President and Chief Executive Officer, CBS. “Nikki Glaser is a comedic force whose funny, bold and irreverent comedy will continue that legacy and further establish this special as a can’t miss event on CBS.”

"Nikki Glaser is a comedic powerhouse whose daring and unfiltered humor is the perfect match for the Golden Globes,” said Helen Hoehne, President, Golden Globes. “She is sure to bring a unique energy and spontaneity to the show that will keep the audience entertained all night."

Known for her razor-sharp wit and fearless humor, Nikki Glaser has established herself as one of the funniest voices in comedy today. In August of this year, the Los Angeles Times boldlydescribed the knock-out comic, “Nikki Glaser is suddenly the hottest name in comedy." Previously Glaser headlined her first critically-acclaimed HBO comedy special “Good Clean Filth” in 2022, and earned an EMMY nomination for this year’s “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 country through May 2025.

The Golden Globe Awards, 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. Multi-Emmy Award®-winning producing duo Glenn Weiss and Ricky Kirshner of White Cherry Entertainment (WCE) will return as executive producing showrunners for the 82nd Golden Globes. Dick Clark Productions will plan, host and produce the annual Golden Globes, which has been viewed in more than 185 countries and territories worldwide.

CBS’ broadcast of the 81ST ANNUAL GOLDEN GLOBES® on Sunday, January 7, 2024, averaged 10 million viewers (Nielsen Live+7-Day national ratings), up nearly +50% from last year, its largest audience since 2020, making it the 3rd largest televised award show in the world approaching the Grammys and Oscars. The telecast was also the third-largest live-streamed CBS special event on Paramount+ ever in terms of AMA and reach.

Entries for Motion Picture and Television submissions must be completed online HERE, and the deadline is Monday, November 4, 2024. The awards timetable, rules and categories can be found HERE. Nominations are set to be announced on Monday, December 9, 2024.

About The 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 Globe Awards. For more information on the Golden Globes, please visitwww.GoldenGlobes.com and follow us on X, Instagram, Facebook and in Spanish on X andFacebook.

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

*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.

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Press Releases

Hit Comedian Nikki Glaser to Host the 82nd Annual Golden Globes®

August 28, 2024

Press Releases

Hit Comedian Nikki Glaser to Host the 82nd Annual Golden Globes®

August 28, 2024

Today, CBS and the Golden Globes® announced that acclaimed Emmy®-nominated comedian and actress Nikki Glaser is set to host the 82ND ANNUAL GOLDEN GLOBES®, the first major award show of the season, airing Sunday, January 5, 2025 (8:00-11:00 PM, live ET/5:00-8:00 PM, live PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+ in the U.S. (live and on-demand for Paramount+ with SHOWTIME subscribers, or on-demand for Paramount+ Essential subscribers the day after the special airs).*

Glaser continued, “Some of my favorite jokes of all time have come from past Golden Globes opening monologues when Tina, Amy, or Ricky have said exactly what we all didn’t know we desperately needed to hear. I just hope to continue in that time honored tradition (that might also get me canceled). This is truly a dream job. Plus, I no longer have to feel guilty for every TV show and movie I’ve binged over the past year. It was all worth it. (Below Deck: Sailing Yacht Season Four will be nominated, right?).”

Known for her razor-sharp wit and fearless humor, Nikki Glaser has established herself as one of the funniest voices in comedy today. In August of this year, the Los Angeles Times boldly described the knock-out comic, “Nikki Glaser is suddenly the hottest name in comedy." Previously Glaser headlined her first critically-acclaimed HBO comedy special “Good Clean Filth” in 2022, and earned an EMMY nomination for this year’s “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 country through May 2025.

About The 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 Globe Awards. For more information on the Golden Globes, please visit www.GoldenGlobes.com and follow us on X, Instagram, Facebook and in Spanish on X and Facebook.

About Dick Clark Productions

About CBS

About Penske Media Corporation  

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Brands

J Balvin Joins Billboard’s 2024 Latin Music Week

August 20, 2024

Brands

J Balvin Joins Billboard’s 2024 Latin Music Week

August 20, 2024

Miami, FL (August 20, 2024) – Today, global music authority Billboard announced Colombian global icon J Balvin as a headliner for the 2024 Billboard Latin Music Week which celebrates its 35th anniversary this year, taking place Oct. 14-18 at The Fillmore Miami Beach at the Jackie Gleason Theater. The chart-topping music icon, who recently released his highly anticipated new album, RAYO, will be hosting a celebration titled, Next Gen Reggaeton: An Evening Curated by J Balvin. The night will feature exclusive surprise performances and guests, curated by J Balvin and presented in partnership with Cheetos. Fans will be able to step into the world of J Balvin & Cheetos and leave their mark with Cheetos-inspired games, bold flavors & beats from the next generation of Reggaeton. The Reggaeton megastar will also be participating in an intimate superstar Q&A moderated by Leila Cobo, Billboard’s Chief Content Officer for Latin/Español, also presented by Cheetos. Entry to the event will be included for all Latin Music Week INSIDER pass holders. For the latest information on schedule and tickets, please visit billboardlatinmusicweek.com

Global superstar and entrepreneur, J Balvin, is a highly decorated and critically acclaimed music icon who has won multiple Billboard Music Awards among other prestigious accolades. He is currently the leading artist for YouTube’s Billion Views Club, now with 15 music video clips reaching over 1 billion views. As a Latin artist, he has steadfastly broken cultural barriers and become one of the Top 10 most-streamed artists globally thereby developing legions of fans worldwide. One of the biggest names in modern reggaeton, J Balvin has undoubtedly left a long-lasting impact on the Latino community by bringing reggaeton to the global stage, uniting people across the world through his music and helping the community through his Vibra en Alta Foundation. By giving back and uplifting the community, he aims to support the next generation by creating opportunities, fostering growth and ensuring a brighter future. He has joined Cheetos to lead their Deja tu Huella efforts to inspire others in the Latin community to leave their own mark just like Balvin has in the Reggaeton genre. Deja tu Huella, which translates to "Leave your Mark" in English, is a phrase known in Latino culture to celebrate the inspiring work people are doing in their community to uplift generations to come. Cheetos created the Deja tu Huella campaign in 2020 to celebrate those across the country who are leaving a mark on their communities through art, education, music, technology, fashion and more.

J Balvin joins a star-studded roster for the five-day legacy event that will feature exclusive panels, conversations and performances by Latin music's biggest stars. Billboard announced the first round of artists participating in this year’s event including Bad Gyal, DANNA, Danny Ocean, Domelipa, Fat Joe, Gloria Estefan, JOP, Keityn, Lele Pons, Luis Alfonso, María Becerra, Mau y Ricky, Mon LaFerte, N.O.R.E., Paola Jara, Peso Pluma, Pipe Bueno, Sophia Talamas, Yeison Jiménez, and Yeri Mua, with more to be announced in the coming months. Tickets are available at BillboardLatinMusicWeek.com.

“Latin music is living its most successful and globally recognized moment ever this year. But Billboard has been proudly at its side for over 35 years as the main flagbearer, supporter and ultimate opinion maker for Latin music around the world,” said Leila Cobo, Billboard’s Chief Content Officer for Latin/Español. “During a year when Latin music is dominating the charts and the cultural zeitgeist, we are thrilled to return to Miami Beach, the global capital of Latin music, for this exciting week-long event.”

Celebrating its 35th anniversary, Billboard Latin Music Week has been the longest-running and biggest Latin music industry gathering in the world, spotlighting Latin’s top artists, actors, influencers, and industry leaders. The conference has become a must-attend event for artists, executives and players in the industry, both new and upcoming as well as established.

The 2024 edition of Billboard Latin Music Week will spotlight a 35th anniversary party on Friday, October 18 - plus one-of-a-kind performances, exclusive panel conversations, workshops, showcases, networking opportunities, and more. Last year’s eccentric conference line up featured Billboard En Vivo performances from Peso Pluma, Nathy Peluso with Young Miko and Fonseca, as well as a first-ever conversation with RBD members about their extraordinary comeback story, superstar Q&A with Shakira, and a premiere Party with Thalia!

Additionally, this year, Billboard is excited to introduce new GA day passes! These passes provide attendees with the opportunity to join the event on specific days when their favorite stars and industry experts command the stage with thought-provoking discussions, performances, interactive workshops, and other engaging events.

“We are proud of the decades-long work we have done to celebrate Latin talent and bring the community together. This year’s event will be an unmatched celebration for artists, the industry and fans,” said Mike Van, President of Billboard.

"Miami Beach is ready to once again host Billboard Latin Music Week, an event that truly showcases the vibrant and diverse culture of our community. This week not only celebrates the rich heritage of Latin music, but also highlights Miami Beach as a global destination for arts and entertainment. We look forward to another unforgettable week of music," said Mayor of Miami Beach, Steven Meiner.

Billboard Latin Music Week will coincide with the 2024 Billboard Latin Music Awards, which will air again on the Telemundo network. Tune-in information to be announced soon. Please note, Latin Music Week tickets will not include access to the awards show this year. Instead, Billboard will host a special 35th-year anniversary celebration on the evening of October 18 where INSIDER badge holders will receive exclusive invitations to this star-studded event.

Closing out the packed week of events, Billboard will be partnering with Bresh to host the grand finale party of Billboard Latin Music Week. More details to come.

Billboard Latin Music Week sponsors include Azzaro Parfums, Cheetos, Chevron, Johnnie Walker, Smirnoff, Smirnoff Ice and Ulta Beauty. Azzaro Parfums will feature immersive fragrance sampling stations onsite, Cheetos will return for year three of the Deja Tu Huella partnership, leaving its mark with can’t miss fan and music experiences, Chevron will host a "Refuel Station" at The Fillmore, Johnnie Walker will be the exclusive liquor sponsor of Billboard Latin Power Players, Smirnoff will be the exclusive Malt Beverage & Vodka partner of Latin Music Week bringing the vibes for the week, and Ulta Beauty will present the Women on the Rise panel, spotlighting some of the most exciting and diverse Latina artists in the world.

Billboard Latin Music Week is proud to announce Save The Music as this year's non-profit partner. Save The Music, a 501(c)(3) organization, is dedicated to empowering students, schools, and communities through music education, ensuring equitable access to resources nationwide, including Miami.

For more information on Billboard Latin Music Week and the latest updates, visitBillboardLatinMusicWeek.com.

Follow the event on social media:

Facebook: @BillboardLatin
Twitter: @BillboardLatin
Instagram: @BillboardLatin
Snapchat: @billboard
TikTok: @billboard
Join the conversation: #BillboardLatinWeek

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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 15 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.

ABOUT THE FILLMORE MIAMI BEACH

The Fillmore Miami Beach at the Jackie Gleason Theater, an iconic 1950s venue, seamlessly blends Miami Beach's Art Deco elegance with a vibrant rock and roll ambiance. Located adjacent to the Miami Beach Convention Center, this historic theater can accommodate up to 2,713 guests. With a rich history as the backdrop for many 1960s TV shows, it continues to be a premier destination for the latest in music, comedy, and live entertainment. With its prime location and unique blend of historical and contemporary charm, it is also an excellent choice for corporate events, private concerts, award ceremonies, cocktail reception, product launch, or fundraiser. Our talented staff is dedicated to providing an exceptional experience for every guest. Check out more about our venue at fillmoremb.com.

ABOUT J BALVIN

J Balvin is a highly decorated global superstar and entrepreneur with wins across Billboard Music Awards, American Music Awards, Latin GRAMMY’s and many others. Originally hailing from Medellín, Colombia, the illustrious reggaeton superstar is one of the best-selling Latin music artists with sales of more than 35 million records worldwide. He has steadfastly broken cultural barriers to become the leading artist in YouTube’s Billion View Club with 15 video clips reaching over 1 billion views and currently sits at the Top 10 of the most globally streamed artists, developing legions of fans worldwide. With passions spanning across music, fashion, art and mental health, Balvin continues to lead the charge for representation across industries. His commitment to inspire and uplift the next generation, J Balvin launched his philanthropic initiative, Vibra En Alta, a private foundation that educates and empowers individuals by providing them with the tools they need to be the best version of themselves. With his finger on the pulse of the worlds of entertainment, fashion, digital culture and beyond, Balvin has time and again proven to be an unstoppable force and inspiration to emerging artists, entrepreneurs and the Latin community.

ABOUT AZZARO PARFUMS

Loris Azzaro founded the Azzaro fashion brand in 1967 based on a collection of bright, spectacular, fluid and shimmering dresses, and in 1975 launched his first fragrance. He believed that "life is an endless summer.” It is luminous and radiant. This sunny attitude allows the brand to stand out, with one motto in mind: "Time to shine!" This inspired a new Azzaro symbol – the iconic sundial – and has reaffirmed the brand values. Today, Azzaro Parfums is comprised of five pillars in the US: Wanted, Chrome, Pour Homme, Sport and Mademoiselle.

ABOUT CHEETOS

Cheetos® has been delivering delicious cheesy snacks and making mischief with orange-covered fingertips for more than 75 years. Cheetos believes you should never lose your mischievous spark or playful spirit regardless of what life brings. It is one of the many brands that make up Frito-Lay North America, the $25 billion convenient foods division of PepsiCo, Inc. Follow Cheetos on X (@ChesterCheetah), Instagram (@Cheetos), YouTube (@Cheetos), Facebook (Cheetos) and TikTok (@Cheetos).

ABOUT CHEVRON

Chevron is one of the world’s leading integrated energy companies. We believe affordable, reliable, and ever-cleaner energy is essential to enabling human progress. Chevron produces crude oil and natural gas; manufactures transportation fuels, lubricants, petrochemicals, and additives; and develops technologies that enhance our business and the industry. We aim to grow our oil and gas business, lower the carbon intensity of our operations, and grow lower carbon businesses in renewable fuels, carbon capture and offsets, hydrogen and other emerging technologies. More information about Chevron is available at www.chevron.com.

ABOUT JOHNNIE WALKER

Johnnie Walker is the world's number one Scotch Whisky brand, enjoyed by people in over 180 countries around the world. Since the time of its founder, John Walker, those who blend its whiskies have pursued flavor and quality above else.Six generations of skilled Master Blenders have pioneered and crafted bold new flavors that have transformed a small Scottish grocery store business, founded in 1820, into an international whisky business selling stylish, authentic, and iconic blends. Today's range of award-winning whiskies includes Johnnie Walker Red Label, Black Label, Double Black, Green Label, Johnnie Walker High Rye Blended Scotch Whisky, Gold Label Reserve, Aged 18 Years and Blue Label. Together they account for nearly 19 million cases sold annually (IWSR, 2019), making Johnnie Walker the most popular Scotch Whisky brand in the world. www.johnniewalker.com

ABOUT SAVE THE MUSIC

Save The Music Foundation is a 501(c)(3) music education nonprofit that helps students, schools, and communities reach their full potential through the power of making music. For over 25 years, Save The Music (STM) has addressed systemic inequities in music education by investing in culturally rich communities across the US. Since its inception, STM has donated over $75M worth of instruments and technology to over 2,800 schools – impacting millions of students' lives. And we’re just getting started! Learn more at savethemusic.org.

ABOUT SMIRNOFF

Smirnoff has been giving the people what they want since 1864, serving as a catalyst to revolutionize drinking culture across generations: from inventing the Mule and reimagining the vodka martini to creating a cultural mainstay that defines the flavored malt beverage category with the launch of Smirnoff Ice in 2000. Because the brand is dedicated to the people and their evolving taste preferences, Smirnoff has an option for everyone along with a dedicated history of adding fun to any occasion while keeping diversity and inclusion at the forefront. Truly showing the power of socializing when everyone (21+) is invited to celebrate. The Smirnoff portfolio offers a variety of options for adults across vodka and flavored malt beverages. Current offerings include foundations in Smirnoff No. 21 Vodka and Smirnoff Ice, a line of flavors in North America and ready-to-serve flavored malt and spirits based beverages including Smirnoff Ice Smash and Smirnoff Smash Vodka Soda flavors. From culturally relevant limited editions to new innovations and zero sugar offerings, Smirnoff has always been known for quality and affordability, and prides itself on giving the people what they want. www.smirnoff.com

ABOUT ULTA BEAUTY

At Ulta Beauty, the possibilities are beautiful. Ulta Beauty is the largest U.S. beauty retailer and the premier beauty destination for cosmetics, fragrance, skin care products, hair care products and salon services. In 1990, the Company reinvented the beauty retail experience by offering a new way to shop for beauty – bringing together All Things Beauty, All in One Place®. Today, Ulta Beauty operates more than 1,350 retail stores across 50 states and also distributes its products through its website, which includes a collection of tips, tutorials, and social content. For more information, visit https://www.ulta.com.

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