Today, CBS and Dick Clark Productions (DCP) announced that Rod Stewart will be honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the “2025 American Music Awards” (AMAs) in recognition of his incomparable career, body of work, and unparalleled contributions to music for nearly six decades, honoring his lasting legacy and continued influence on generations of artists and fans. He will also deliver a performance of one of his timeless classics, marking his first time on the AMAs stage since 2004.
A two-time inductee into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Stewart’s extraordinary catalog includes 19 platinum and multi-platinum certified albums in the US. Among his more than 50 hit songs on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and 16 Hot 100 top 10 chart-toppers are songs like, “Maggie May,” “Hot Legs,” “Infatuation,” “Do You Think I’m Sexy,” “Some Guys Have All the Luck,” “Tonight’s The Night,” and “Forever Young.” His dynamic live performances have made him one of the most successful touring artists in music history. This summer, he’ll launch the North American leg of his “One Last Time,” world tour, a box office smash which grossed among The Top 20 Global Concert Tours of 2024, and he’ll return to The Colosseum at Caesars Palace May–June and September-October 2025 with “The Encore Shows.”
“Sir Rod Stewart is a master showman whose charisma and energy have defied time and embody the very spirit of rock and roll,” said executive producers Barry Adelman, EVP, Television, and Alexi Mazareas, SVP, Programming & Development, Dick Clark Productions. “We are looking forward to another epic performance on the AMAs stage as well as celebrating his incredible body of work when he receives the Lifetime Achievement Award.”
The star-studded celebration will kick off summer with host Jennifer Lopez from the all-new luxury resort Fontainebleau Las Vegas, on Monday, May 26. Promising to be a night of unforgettable performances, including from Lopez herself, the 51st AMAs will air live coast to coast at 8:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT on the CBS Television Network, and stream on Paramount+ in the U.S.* Tickets to the star-studded show are available now on Ticketmaster.
Stewart joins previously announced performers Benson Boone, Blake Shelton, Gloria Estefan, Gwen Stefani, Lainey Wilson, and Reneé Rapp. Legendary entertainer Janet Jackson will receive the prestigious ICON Award, which recognizes an artist whose body of work has marked a global influence over the music industry. The global phenomenon and 11-time American Music Award-winner will also take the stage, marking her first television performance since 2018.
The AMAs and Easy Day Foundation, the Las Vegas-based nonprofit organization committed to helping Veterans transition to civilian life, will partner to present several special in-show moments that celebrate Veterans while raising funds for a variety of national and local organizations. Taking place during May’s Military Appreciation Month, the American Music Awards x Easy Day moments will include two performances and the presentation of a special award honoring a marquee talent who uses their platform to make meaningful contributions to the Veteran community, as well as inspirational stories from active-duty service members and veterans.
Fan voting is now closed with the exception of Collaboration of the Year and Social Song of the Year, which will remain open for web voting through the first 30 minutes of the AMAs broadcast via VoteAMAs.com. Kendrick Lamar leads this year’s nominees with ten nominations, followed closely by Post Malone, Billie Eilish, Chappell Roan, and Shaboozey.
About the “2025 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. This Memorial Day, the AMAs will pay special tribute to our U.S. troops and veterans through authentic performances and unforgettable moments.
- The “2025 American Music Awards” winners are voted entirely by fans. Nominees are based on key fan interactions – as reflected on the Billboard charts – including streaming, album and song sales, radio airplay and tour grosses. These measurements are tracked by Billboard and Luminate, the entertainment industry's most trusted data partner, and cover the data tracking eligibility period of March 22, 2024, through March 20, 2025.
- Kendrick Lamar leads this year’s nominees with ten nominations, followed closely by Post Malone, Billie Eilish, Chappell Roan, and Shaboozey.
- Created by legendary producer and visionary Dick Clark and first awarded in 1974, the AMAs is known for delivering half a century worth of iconic performances, enduring moments that have defined and shaped pop culture, as well as a history of introducing audiences to breakthrough artists.
- This year marks the return of the AMAs following October 2024’s top-rated “American Music Awards 50th Anniversary Special” on CBS - named one of the most-watched entertainment specials of the year. As the most-streamed AMAs in the show's history, the star-studded special surpassed 13M in reach and averaged over 6.1M viewers, an increase of +53% from the last show in 2022 on ABC, making it the largest year over year growth of a music special or award show in the world.
- The “2025 American Music Awards” is produced by Dick Clark Productions and will broadcast globally across linear and digital platforms.
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*Paramount+ with SHOWTIME subscribers will have access to stream live via the live feed of their local CBS affiliate on the service, as well as on-demand. Paramount+ Essential subscribers will not have the option to stream live but will have access to on-demand the day after the special airs.
About CBS
CBS, a subsidiary of Paramount Global, creates and distributes industry-leading content across a variety of platforms to audiences around the world. The Company has businesses with origins that date back to the dawn of the broadcasting age as well as new ventures that operate on the leading edge of media. It includes some of the industry’s most successful and popular brands and businesses: CBS Television Network, CBS News and Stations, CBS Sports, CBS Studios, CBS Media Ventures and CBS digital properties.
About Dick Clark Productions
Dick Clark Productions (DCP) is the world's largest producer and proprietor of televised live event entertainment programming including the "Academy of Country Music Awards," "American Music Awards," "Billboard Music Awards," "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest," “Golden Globes,” “So You Think You Can Dance,” from 19 Entertainment and DCP, and “Streamy Awards.” Dick Clark Productions owns one of the world's most extensive and unique entertainment archive libraries with more than 60 years of award-winning shows, historic specials, performances, and legendary programming. Dick Clark Productions is owned by Penske Media Corporation, in a subsidiary joint venture between Penske Media and Eldridge. Dick Clark Productions is a Penske Media company. For more information, please visit DickClark.com.
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Rolling Stone and Super Products Inc., in collaboration with theAuthentic Hendrix, LLC proudly announce the launch of an exclusive,first-of-its-kind high-end trading card set honoring Jimi Hendrix’stransformative impact on music, style and cultural history. The 2025 Rolling Stone Jimi Hendrix™ Keepsake Premiere Edition celebrates Hendrix’s enduringlegacy through a unique collectible card offering.
The inaugural trading card set will pay tribute to Jimi Hendrix’s iconicFebruary 1, 1969, Rolling Stonecover, which recognized him as “Performer of the Year.” Each card will showcaserare, striking photography of Hendrix, offering collectors an exceptional wayto honor one of the greatest guitarists of all time. Designed with incredibleattention to detail, the cards feature authentic gemstones and precious metalssuch as diamonds, gold, rubies and platinum. Arriving in a luxury woodendisplay box, the set seamlessly merges artistry with an elegant presentationworthy of Hendrix’s legacy.
“When Jimi picked up his guitar or composed amazing songs, he wasn'tsetting out to become a super star! He wanted to bring something beautiful tothe world—to leave a lasting impression,” said Janie Hendrix, President &CEO of Authentic Hendrix. “Being featured on the cover of such a respectedbrand as Rolling Stone wasmind-blowing and we are excited to commemorate that event in Jimi’s life. We are equally thrilled to partner with Rolling Stone and Super Products tointroduce a legacy collection of beautifully artistic cards that will becelebrated and valued for years to come.”
Fans and collectors alike will appreciate the craftsmanship andexclusivity of the collection, which consists of 200 unique cards. Each card isnumbered and produced in extremely limited quantities, with no more than 15copies of any card design. Adding an element of excitement to the collectingexperience, the cards are blind wrapped. The approach invites fans to trade andexplore as they work towards completing the full set or hunting for theirfavorite designs.
This 200-card set features six unique versions for each card—Rainbow(15), Swirl (10), Ice (10), Sheen (10), Fireworks (5), and the ultra-rare Vinyl(1)—offering collectors a dynamic and highly collectible series.
“Partnering with Super Products allows us to honorHendrix’s groundbreakingcreative contributions and launch a new category of Rolling Stone collectibles designed to echo the ethos of the brandand resonate with music fans around the world,” said Thomas Ferguson, VP, Licensing, Partnerships &Consumer Products, Penske Media BrandGroup.
The collection offers two purchasing options. Individual cards arepriced at $100 each, while master cases, which contain six blind-wrapped cards,are available for $600.
“With only 500 limited-edition mastercases available, we are honored to work in collaboration with the Jimi Hendrixfamily’s Authentic Hendrix, LLC and RollingStone to bring this high-end collectible set to market,” said Scott Allen,CEO of Super Products Inc.
The collection is set for an exclusiverelease on June 18, 2025, with pre-orders opening up immediately. Fans andcollectors can visit RollingStone.com/collectibles andhttps://keepsaketradingcards.com/products/hendrixrollingstone for more detailsand updates on this historic release.
For press inquiries, interviews, andadditional information, please contact:
Scott Allen
Super Products Inc.
scott@superproductscorporation.com
About Authentic Hendrix, LLC
Founded by JimiHendrix's father, James 'Al' Hendrix, and owned and operated by members of thefamily personally chosen by Al; Experience Hendrix, L.L.C. and its wholly ownedsubsidiary Authentic Hendrix, LLC, manage the Jimi Hendrix copyrights and trademarksworldwide. Their administration and exclusive rights to Jimi Hendrix's musicand lyrics, plus an extensive photo archive, helps create a legacy of productsthat mirror Jimi's own creative vision.
Visit us online at www.jimihendrix.comand www.authentichendrix.com
About Rolling Stone:
Fivedecades since its founding, Rolling Stone today has evolved into amulti-platform content brand with unrivaled access and authority, reaching aglobal audience of over 60 million people per month. Staying true to itsmission 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 PenskeMedia Corporation, Rolling Stone provides “all the news that fits.”
Today, Rolling Stone announced Rolling Stone Presents: Gather No Moss, a four-stop tour spotlighting some of the most exciting, forward-thinking bands shaping the future of rock & roll. From indie and alternative rock to pop and experimental sounds, Gather No Moss will showcase the cutting-edge artists redefining what rock means in 2025.
The tour kicks off in Denver on July 26th at The Fillmore, before heading to Chicago on August 29th at The Salt Shed, Nashville on September 23rd at Marathon Music Works, and finally New York City on October 16th at Kings Theatre. Each stop will feature specifically curated lineups of today’s most dynamic rock artists—including headliners Mk.gee, The Beaches, Wet Leg, and MJ Lenderman.
With its legacy deeply rooted in rock & roll, Rolling Stone has spent nearly six decades chronicling the genre’s biggest stars—front row at roaring concerts, backstage at iconic venues, and deep in the heart of the mosh pit. Gather No Moss builds on that rich history and expertise.
TOUR STOPS & LINEUPS
- July 26 – Denver, CO @ The Fillmore with Mk.gee, Black Noi$e, and a special guest to be announced
- August 29 – Chicago, IL @ The Salt Shed with The Beaches, Hello Mary, and Brennan Wedl
- September 23 – Nashville, TN @ Marathon Music Works with Wet Leg, Hana Vu, and Mary in the Junkyard
- October 16 – New York, NY @ Kings Theatre with MJ Lenderman, Hovvdy, and Annie DiRusso
TICKETS & MORE INFORMATION
Venue Pre-Sales will begin Thursday, May 15 at 10AM local time, with Public On-Sale opening Friday, May 16 at 10AM local time. Tickets will be available at RollingStone.com/GatherNoMoss.
Fans can follow @RollingStone for exclusive updates, behind-the-scenes content, and artist announcements leading up to the tour.
Follow Rolling Stone
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Facebook: @RollingStone
YouTube: @RollingStone
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About Rolling Stone:
Five decades since its founding, Rolling Stone today has evolved into a multi-platform content brand with unrivalled access and authority. Published in 10 languages, Rolling Stone has a global audience of over 75 million across 14 international editions. Staying true to its mission to tell exceptional stories that illuminate the culture of our times, Rolling Stone is an authority for music reviews, in-depth interviews, hard-hitting political commentary, and award-winning journalism across print, digital, mobile, video, social and events. Operated and published by Penske Media Corporation, Rolling Stone provides “all the news that fits.”
Media Contact:
Nicole Morano, nmorano@pmc.com
Today, Rolling Stone announced Rolling Stone Presents: Gather No Moss, a four-stop tour spotlighting some of the most exciting, forward-thinking bands shaping the future of rock & roll. From indie and alternative rock to pop and experimental sounds, Gather No Moss will showcase the cutting-edge artists redefining what rock means in 2025.
The tour kicks off in Denver on July 26th at The Fillmore, before heading to Chicago on August 29th at The Salt Shed, Nashville on September 23rd at Marathon Music Works, and finally New York City on October 16th at Kings Theatre. Each stop will feature specifically curated lineups of today’s most dynamic rock artists—including headliners Mk.gee, The Beaches, Wet Leg, and MJ Lenderman.
With its legacy deeply rooted in rock & roll, Rolling Stone has spent nearly six decades chronicling the genre’s biggest stars—front row at roaring concerts, backstage at iconic venues, and deep in the heart of the mosh pit. Gather No Moss builds on that rich history and expertise.
TOUR STOPS & LINEUPS
- July 26 – Denver, CO @ The Fillmore with Mk.gee, Black Noi$e, and a special guest to be announced
- August 29 – Chicago, IL @ The Salt Shed with The Beaches, Hello Mary, and Brennan Wedl
- September 23 – Nashville, TN @ Marathon Music Works with Wet Leg, Hana Vu, and Mary in the Junkyard
- October 16 – New York, NY @ Kings Theatre with MJ Lenderman, Hovvdy, and Annie DiRusso
TICKETS & MORE INFORMATION
Venue Pre-Sales will begin Thursday, May 15 at 10AM local time, with Public On-Sale opening Friday, May 16 at 10AM local time. Tickets will be available at RollingStone.com/GatherNoMoss.
Fans can follow @RollingStone for exclusive updates, behind-the-scenes content, and artist announcements leading up to the tour.
Follow Rolling Stone
Instagram: @RollingStone
Facebook: @RollingStone
YouTube: @RollingStone
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About Rolling Stone:
Five decades since its founding, Rolling Stone today has evolved into a multi-platform content brand with unrivalled access and authority. Published in 10 languages, Rolling Stone has a global audience of over 75 million across 14 international editions. Staying true to its mission to tell exceptional stories that illuminate the culture of our times, Rolling Stone is an authority for music reviews, in-depth interviews, hard-hitting political commentary, and award-winning journalism across print, digital, mobile, video, social and events. Operated and published by Penske Media Corporation, Rolling Stone provides “all the news that fits.”
Media Contact:
Nicole Morano, nmorano@pmc.com
In collaboration with the Academy of Country Music and producer Dick Clark Productions (DCP), Prime Video announced today the return of the Academy of Country Music (ACM) Awards on the service for the next three years, taking the show through its 63rd ceremony in 2028.
The announcement was made ahead of Amazon’s annual upfront presentation and on the heels of the landmark 60th Academy of Country Music Awards show, which streamed live on May 8, 2025, from Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas and streamed live for an international audience across 240+ countries and territories exclusively on Prime Video and the Amazon Music channel on Twitch. Hosted by 16-time ACM Award-winning entertainment icon Reba McEntire and featuring 16 powerhouse performances and appearances from 40 artists including Alan Jackson, Backstreet Boys, Blake Shelton, Brooks & Dunn, Chris Stapleton, Ella Langley, Eric Church, Jelly Roll, Kelsea Ballerini, Lainey Wilson, LeAnn Rimes, Lionel Richie, Miranda Lambert, Rascal Flatts, Shaboozey, Wynonna Judd, and more, the 60th Academy of Country Music Awards was a truly unforgettable event six decades in the making. The Academy’s highest honor, Entertainer of the Year, was awarded to Lainey Wilson, marking her second year in a row earning the coveted title. Ella Langley led the night in total wins with five awards, followed by Wilson with four wins. Country legend Alan Jackson received the inaugural ACM Lifetime Achievement Award, and superstar Keith Urban received the coveted ACM Triple Crown Award. The show is currently available to stream on demand on Prime Video and can be found at amazon.com/ACMawards.
“Our ongoing partnership with the Academy of Country Music and Dick Clark Productions has been an amazing experience for everyone involved,” said Vernon Sanders, global head of television, Amazon MGM Studios. “With the tremendous success of this year's 60th anniversary show hosted by the legendary Reba McEntire, we are overjoyed to continue our relationship with the Academy and DCP for the next three years. We look forward to maintaining this success and bringing even more star-studded and captivating shows to our global Prime Video customers.”
“Our powerful partnership with Amazon MGM Studios and Prime Video has expanded the reach and accessibility of our show and the Country Music genre to viewers anytime, anywhere around the world and has redefined what an awards show experience can and should be in today’s environment,” said Damon Whiteside, CEO of the Academy of Country Music. “The synergies between Prime Video, Amazon Music, Twitch, and the other divisions of Amazon bring exponential value to our artists, our genre, and our fans through an immersive 360 music experience they can’t get from any other platform. I am so proud of our pioneering first four years in the streaming space, and we are excited to continue to deliver the future of Country Music and the ACM Awards to fans everywhere over the next three years.”
“We’re thrilled to continue our partnership with Prime Video through 2028,” said Jay Penske, CEO, Dick Clark Productions. “The Academy of Country Music Awards made history in 2022 as the first major awards show to exclusively livestream and continues to break new ground, creating a world-class music event and providing dynamic, unparalleled reach through Prime Video, connecting country music with a global audience.”
"I feel like it's just another way for us to get Country Music out there to the world,” the Academy’s winningest artist of all time, Miranda Lambert, said of the partnership between the ACM Awards and Prime Video. “Country Music is really popular right now, and I'm so glad more people are understanding what we're about, and I'm so happy to be part of the ACM history, and that it's gonna continue for three more years is really exciting."
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. Since forming its partnership for the 57th ACM Awards, the show has been hosted by legends Dolly Parton, Garth Brooks, and Reba McEntire, featured the biggest collaborations with superstar pairings such as Ed Sheeran and Luke Combs, Dua Lipa and Chris Stapleton, Rascal Flatts and Backstreet Boys, and became the first country music awards show to be nominated for an Emmy Award.
The 60th Academy of Country Music Awards was produced by Dick Clark Productions. Raj Kapoor served as executive producer and showrunner, with Patrick Menton as co-executive producer. Damon Whiteside served as executive producer for the Academy of Country Music, and Jay Penske and Barry Adelman served as executive producers for DCP. John Saade served as consulting producer for Amazon MGM Studios.
Follow the Academy of Country Music on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok, join the conversation with #ACMawards, and sign up for the FREE ACM A-List for the latest news + updates in your email inbox.
About the Academy of Country Music:
Founded in Southern California in 1964 as a regional trade organization, the ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC (ACM) has grown in the 60 years since into a leading association for the Country Music industry. Headquartered in Nashville, TN and boasting record-high membership of more than 5,000 worldwide, the Academy serves as a powerhouse advocate for Country fans, artists, and all facets of the business, as well as a supporter of philanthropic work through charitable partner ACM LIFTING LIVES, dedicated to improving lives through the power of music and providing aid in times of need, with a focus on health initiatives. 2025 is a landmark year for the Academy with the 60th ACM Awards, hosted by entertainment icon Reba McEntire, returning to the world headquarters of the Dallas Cowboys in Texas for a third consecutive year and streaming live for a global audience on Prime Video. The Academy also remains relentlessly committed to creating a more inclusive environment for underrepresented groups in Country Music, from the boardroom to the stage, and proudly presents ACM Level Up, a two-year professional development and enrichment curriculum for rising leaders, among other initiatives. For more information, visit ACMcountry.com or ACMLiftingLives.org.
About Dick Clark Productions:
Dick Clark Productions (DCP) is the world's largest producer and proprietor of televised live event entertainment programming including the "Academy of Country Music Awards," "American Music Awards," "Billboard Music Awards," "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest," “Golden Globes,” “So You Think You Can Dance,” from 19 Entertainment and DCP, and “Streamy Awards.” Dick Clark Productions owns one of the world's most extensive and unique entertainment archive libraries with more than 60 years of award-winning shows, historic specials, performances, and legendary programming. Dick Clark Productions is owned by Penske Media Corporation, in a subsidiary joint venture between Penske Media and Eldridge. Dick Clark Productions is a Penske Media company. For more information, please visit DickClark.com.
About Prime Video:
Prime Video is a first-stop entertainment destination offering customers a vast collection of premium programming in one app available across thousands of devices. On Prime Video, customers can customize their viewing experience and find their favorite movies, series, documentaries, and live sports – including Amazon MGM Studios-produced series and movies Red One, Road House,The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, Fallout, Reacher, The Boys, Cross, and The Idea of You; licensed fan favorites; Prime member exclusive access to coverage of live sports including Thursday Night Football, WNBA, and NWSL, and acclaimed sports documentaries including Bye Bye Barry and Kelce; and programming from partners such as Apple TV+, Max, Crunchyroll and MGM+ via Prime Video add-on subscriptions, as well as more than 500 free ad-supported (FAST) Channels. Prime members in the U.S. can share a variety of benefits, including Prime Video, by using Amazon Household. Prime Video is one benefit among many that provides savings, convenience, and entertainment as part of the Prime membership. All customers, regardless of whether they have a Prime membership or not, can rent or buy titles via the Prime Video Store and can enjoy even more content for free with ads. Customers can also go behind the scenes of their favorite movies and series with exclusive X-Ray access. For more info, visit www.amazon.com/primevideo.
Media Contacts
Amazon MGM Studios/Prime Video: Nate Kirtman,nkirtman@amazon.com, Leshelle Sargent,leshelle.sargent@amazonstudios.com
Academy of Country Music: Jesse Knutson, jesse@acmcountry.com | Lexi Cothran, lexi.cothran@acmcountry.com
Dick Clark Productions: Gina Sorial, gsorial@dickclark.com
Today, Women’s Wear Daily (WWD) and the Saudi Fashion Commission announced the upcoming Global Fashion & Beauty Summit set to take place May 21 – 22, at Bab Samhan in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Under the theme, ‘Age of Agility: Identifying Opportunity,’ the summit will gather key business leaders, innovators, and influencers from around the world to discuss the evolving landscape of fashion, beauty, and wellness industries. Presented in partnership with Fashion Futures, Saudi Arabia’s premier fashion intelligence platform, the summit combines global expertise with local insight to foster strategic dialogue, innovation, and cross-market collaboration.
“Following our first successful Global Fashion Summit in Riyadh last June, we are excited to partner again with Fashion Futures on another event examining the major trends in fashion, beauty and retail,” said Amanda Smith, Chief Executive Officer of Fairchild Media Group. “Saudi Arabia is one of the most compelling markets in the world today, and we have brought together an impressive lineup of designers, executives and creatives to provide their views on the path forward amid these turbulent times and to discuss the groundbreaking developments taking place in the industry in this key region.”
“The speakers we brought together for last year's Global Fashion Summit in Riyadh were incredibly impressed with the industry's developments and growth in Saudi Arabia, and we look forward to having them see how much it has progressed in the last year,” said James Fallon, Chief Content Officer of Fairchild Media Group. “This year's Summit will enable key industry leaders to give their insights on how to build and grow a business, creativity, the latest trends and the future paths for growth. I am sure it will be a compelling exchange.”
“Partnering again with Women’s Wear Daily allows us to further amplify the creative dialogue between Saudi Arabia and the global industry,” said Burak Cakmak, Chief Executive Officer, Saudi Fashion Commission. “This year’s focus on fashion and beauty speaks directly to the evolving nature of personal expression and cultural relevance. Through this summit, we aim to spotlight new ideas, drive meaningful conversations, and inspire innovation across the fashion sector and beyond.”
The summit will feature a powerful lineup of expert speakers who will cover a range of essential topics, including:
- Navigating Global Demographics: From the Sephora teens to the rise of Gen X spending and the aging Millennials, understanding what resonates with different demographic cohorts around the world is crucial for success in beauty and wellness.
- Where Beauty Becomes Lifestyle: Beauty has shifted from being solely about appearance to how one feels. This session will examine the latest in experiential wellness, including services, rituals, products, and technologies that focus on both inner and outer beauty.
- Inside Shifting Market Dynamics: While brands are global, consumers are local. Speakers will share real-time insights on what is working at retail in key markets like Asia, Europe, and the U.S., and why these strategies are so effective in their respective regions.
- The Movers, The Shakers, The Idea Makers: Meet the founders and creatives who are breaking the boundaries of beauty and wellness, creating new opportunities, and shaping the industry with innovative insights and forward-thinking ideas.
For partnership inquiries, please contact Melissa Rocco at mrocco@fairchildfashion.com. For attendance inquiries, please contact Lauren Simeone at lsimeone@fairchildfashion.com.
For event details and updates please visit WWD Global Fashion and Beauty Summit event site.
About WWD
Women’s Wear Daily (WWD) provides a balance of timely, credible business news and key fashion trends for leading retailers, designers, manufacturers, marketers, financiers, Wall Street analysts, international moguls, media executives, ad agencies, trend-makers, and global consumers. Founded in 1910 by Edmund Fairchild and helmed for over two decades by legendary publisher John B. Fairchild, WWD has been the daily media of record and the industry voice of authority for over 100 years. Operated and published by Penske Media Corporation under Fairchild Media Group, WWD reaches a global audience of nearly 10 million every month across print, digital, mobile, video, social and events including the annual WWD Apparel & Retail CEO Summit and Global Summits in 3 international markets. As an increasingly complex marketplace heightens the need for information and competitive intelligence, WWD delivers spirited coverage with frequency, integrity, and a legacy of getting it right and getting it first.
Fashion Futures
Fashion Futures is a comprehensive platform dedicated to providing insights and analytics on the fashion industry in Saudi Arabia, with the mission to revolutionize Saudi’s fashion industry by offering the leading fashion intelligence platform, enabling global connections and opportunities for investors and fashion businesses. Consequently, it shapes the future of the regional fashion industry through a data-driven approach while driving actionable insights.
PR Contacts:
Fashion Futures / Saudi Fashion Commission
Shahinaz Alotaishan, salotaishan@moc.gov.sa
Women’s Wear Daily (WWD) / Fairchild Media Group / Penske Media Corporation
Abby Kalicka, akalicka@pmc.com
Today, Rolling Stone announced that Gus Wenner will assume the role of Executive Chairman, and Julian Holguin will become the brand’s CEO. Wenner will collaborate with Holguin to ensure the brand’s long-term strategic vision while pursuing new ventures outside of Rolling Stone. Holguin will assume oversight of the business.
“It has been an unbelievable journey leading Rolling Stone. There have been so many brilliant contributors and collaborators who have helped transform it from a magazine into a multimedia powerhouse, all while keeping its mission intact. I am grateful to every single one of them. Building something outside of Rolling Stone has been on my mind for some time, and although it has been a hard decision to make, the timing is right – the business is as strong as it has ever been, and it will be in great hands. I look forward to continuing to help guide the ship as Executive Chairman, while embarking on my next chapter,” said Wenner.
Wenner led the sale of Rolling Stone to Penske Media Corporation in 2017. Following the sale, he served as President for 4 years before becoming the brand's CEO in January 2022. During this period, he transformed Rolling Stone from a traditional magazine publisher into a thriving, multifaceted brand. Under his leadership, Rolling Stone has grown its audience to over 60 million readers per month, built a robust live events business, launched Rolling Stone Films, built a digital subscription business, and vastly expanded the brand’s global footprint – all led by the strength of its journalism. During Wenner’s tenure, Rolling Stone has won 7 National Magazine Awards, its first ever Emmy Award, a George Polk Award, and its first ever Murrow Prize.
"Rolling Stone is poised for continued success leveraging Gus’ deep experience and vision for the brand and Julian’s keen business instincts and passion for innovation,” said Jay Penske, Chairman and CEO, Penske Media Corporation. “Rolling Stone will continue its rich legacy of world class journalism and culture shaping conversation while creating new avenues for growth."
Holguin is a seasoned music and media executive and leader, with vast experience across digital publishing, social media, broadcast television and live events. He spent 10 years at Billboard, most recently as President, where he oversaw global business operations and led the company’s transformation from a business-to-business trade publication to an innovative leader in music media. He led Billboard through several transformative milestones, including its 2014 merger with The Hollywood Reporter, the acquisition of Spin Media in 2016, its 2018 merger with Dick Clark Productions and its eventual sale to Penske Media Corporation in 2020 while simultaneously leading the company to record increases across advertising, live events, licensing and content distribution. Holguin will report to Chairman and CEO, Penske Media Corporation, Jay Penske.
“The legacy and enduring impact of Rolling Stone is undeniable, and having the opportunity to broaden the scope and reach of the brand is the opportunity of a lifetime. I'm thrilled to join forces with the entire Rolling Stone team to drive its continued evolution and expansion into new and exciting territory,” said Holguin.
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.”
PR Contact:
Penke Media Corporation
Brooke Jaffe, bjaffe@pmc.com
Easy Day Foundation and Dick Clark Productions announced today that the 2025 American Music Awards (AMAs), the world’s largest fan-voted award show, will partner with the Las Vegas-based nonprofit organization committed to helping Veterans transition to civilian life to present several special in-show moments that celebrate Veterans while raising funds for a variety of national and local organizations. Hosted by global superstar Jennifer Lopez, the American Music Awards will air live coast-to-coast on Monday, May 26 at 8 p.m. EDT / 5 p.m. PDT on CBS and Paramount+.*
Taking place during May’s Military Appreciation Month, the American Music Awards x Easy Day moments will include two performances and the presentation of a special award honoring a marquee talent who uses their platform to make meaningful contributions to the Veteran community, as well as inspirational stories from active-duty service members and veterans.
In-show fundraising moments (now accepting donations at easyday.org/amas) will benefit Veteran service organizations across the country, including the Bob Woodruff Foundation, Boot Campaign, Congressional Medal of Honor Society, Fisher House, The Folded Flag Foundation, Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America, Team Rubicon, and UNLV’s Military and Veteran Services Center. A portion of ticket sales will benefit the Easy Day Foundation and its partners, and a portion of audience seating will be reserved for veteran attendees in recognition of their service.
Founded by Frank Fertitta IV and Landon Gyulay, the Easy Day Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grant-making nonprofit committed to helping Veterans transition to civilian life by addressing critical needs including mental health care, job training, placement, and family support services.
“Our goal at this year’s American Music Awards is to not only honor the memory of our fallen heroes but to spotlight the ongoing needs of millions of veterans as they reintegrate into civilian life,” said Frank Fertitta IV, co-founder of Easy Day Foundation. “We’re proud to be part of an iconic award show like the American Music Awards that has the power to raise awareness, inspire compassion and drive real change.”
“Partnering with the AMAs gives us a powerful platform to elevate the stories of our veterans and amplify the mission of Easy Day,” said Landon Gyulay, co-founder of Easy Day Foundation. “These brave men and women have given their all for our freedom and our AMAs partnership allows us to turn national attention into national action on their behalf.”
Gerry Byrne, Vice Chairman of Penske Media Corporation (PMC) and a Marine Corps Vietnam combat Veteran, adds "PMC and Dick Clark Productions are deeply honored to spotlight our nation’s heroes through this meaningful partnership with Easy Day Foundation and the most preeminent organizations supporting our nation’s heroes. The transition from service to civilian life isn’t easy and these special moments during the AMAs shine a much-needed light on the real challenges Veterans face and the critical support systems required to help them navigate life after service.”
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 AMAs is known for delivering more than half a century worth of iconic performances, enduring moments that have defined and shaped pop culture, as well as a history of introducing audiences to breakthrough artists.
The AMAs is produced by Dick Clark Productions.
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*Paramount+ with SHOWTIME subscribers will have access to stream live via the live feed of their local CBS affiliate on the service, as well as on demand. Paramount+ Essential subscribers will not have the option to stream live but will have access to on-demand the day after the special airs.
About CBS
CBS, a subsidiary of Paramount Global, creates and distributes industry-leading content across a variety of platforms to audiences around the world. The Company has businesses with origins that date back to the dawn of the broadcasting age as well as new ventures that operate on the leading edge of media. It includes some of the industry’s most successful and popular brands and businesses: CBS Television Network, CBS News and Stations, CBS Sports, CBS Studios, CBS Media Ventures and CBS digital properties.
About Dick Clark Productions
Dick Clark Productions (DCP) is the world's largest producer and proprietor of televised live event entertainment programming including the "Academy of Country Music Awards," "American Music Awards," "Billboard Music Awards," "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest," “Golden Globes,” “So You Think You Can Dance,” from 19 Entertainment and DCP, and “Streamy Awards.” Dick Clark Productions owns one of the world's most extensive and unique entertainment archive libraries with more than 60 years of award-winning shows, historic specials, performances, and legendary programming. Dick Clark Productions is owned by Penske Media Corporation, in a subsidiary joint venture between Penske Media and Eldridge. Dick Clark Productions is a Penske Media company. For more information, please visit DickClark.com.
About Easy Day Foundation (EDF)
Easy Day Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grant-making nonprofit organization founded by Frank Fertitta IV and Landon Gyulay that supports Veterans and their families as they transition back to civilian life. Inspired by the Navy SEAL motto which states, “The only easy day was yesterday,” Easy Day’s mission is simple: to ensure a future full of “Easy Days” ahead for the nation’s Veterans. Driven by deep gratitude, civic duty and personal ties to military service, the co-founders established Easy Day with a focus on live event fundraising and strategic support for nonprofit partners addressing the distinct, critical needs of Veterans and with a holistic approach to offering mental health counseling, job placement, training and family support. With a rigorous vetting process and a commitment to funding organizations that allocate over 80% of resources directly to programs, Easy Day Foundation ensures every dollar raised makes a meaningful impact. Current and past beneficiaries of Easy Day’s partnership include the Bob Woodruff Foundation, Boot Campaign, Congressional Medal of Honor Society, Fisher House, The Folded Flag Foundation, Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America, Team Rubicon,, UNLV's Military and Veteran Services Center. For more information, visit EasyDay.org or follow along on social media @easydayfoundation.
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Today, the Academy of Country Music (ACM), Prime Video, and Dick Clark Productions (DCP) revealed Country superstar, Keith Urban, will be honored with the coveted ACM Triple Crown Award and honored with numerous performances of his songs by fellow artists at the Academy of Country Music Awards Presented by Carnival Cruise Line. Hosted by 16-time ACM Award-winning entertainment icon Reba McEntire, the 60th ACM Awards will stream live exclusively for a global audience across 240+ countries and territories on Prime Video and the Amazon Music channel on Twitch on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at 8 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. CT / 5 p.m. PT from the Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas, the world headquarters of the Dallas Cowboys.
The monumental show will feature performances honoring ACM Triple Crown Award recipient Keith Urban, with must-see performances of his chart-topping hits by Chris Stapleton, Megan Moroney, and Brothers Osborne. The ACM Triple Crown Award is a special recognition presented by the Academy of Country Music to artists who have won three distinct, prestigious awards, including New Artist of the Year, Artist of the Year, and Entertainer of the Year. Urban achieved this honor by winning Top New Male Vocalist in 2001, Male Vocalist of the Year in 2005 and 2006, and Entertainer of the Year in 2019, and he is the first artist to receive this honor on the ACM Awards since Carrie Underwood in 2010 at the 45th ACM Awards.
As previously announced, the milestone show will feature performances you won’t want to miss, including:
- The celebration of 60 years of the ACM Awards will feature an opening with 12 minutes straight of music highlighting ACM Songs of the Year from six decades in an all-star performance that brings together Clint Black, Dan + Shay, LeAnn Rimes, Reba McEntire, Sugarland, andWynonna Judd.
- Powerhouse duets, including a collaborative performance between Backstreet Boys and Rascal Flatts; a standout performance from Jelly Roll and Shaboozey; and Brooks & Dunn will take the stage with Cody Johnson.
- Performances from Alan Jackson, Blake Shelton, Eric Church, Kelsea Ballerini, Lainey Wilson, and Miranda Lambert, as well as New Artist of the Year winners Ella Langley and Zach Top.
This Emmy-nominated, star-powered experience will feature unprecedented performances, exclusive collaborations, and unexpected moments from the biggest Country Music stars of the past, present, and future, all while celebrating the genre’s most iconic and emerging talent. A limited number of tickets to the landmark 60th ACM Awards are available for purchase on SeatGeek, offering fans exclusive entry into a nonstop celebration packed with performances by their favorite country stars and seats closer to the action than ever.
Established in 1966, the Academy of Country Music Awards is the longest-running Country Music awards show and made history in 2022 as the first major awards ceremony to exclusively livestream, in collaboration with Prime Video. The 60th Academy of Country Music Awards is produced by Dick Clark Productions (DCP). Raj Kapoor is executive producer and showrunner, with Patrick Menton as co-executive producer. Damon Whiteside serves as executive producer for the Academy of Country Music, and Jay Penske and Barry Adelman serve as executive producers for DCP. John Saade will also continue to serve as consulting producer for Amazon MGM Studios.
Follow the Academy of Country Music on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok, join the conversation with #ACMawards, and sign up for the FREE ACM A-List for the latest news and updates in your email inbox. Be sure to check-out the Explore Pagewhere customers can “Watch, Listen, and Shop” the ACM Awards.
Carnival Cruise Line is the Presenting Sponsor of the Academy of Country Music Awards.
Mountain Valley Spring Water is the Official Water of the Academy of Country Music Awards. Boot Barn is the Official Western Retailer of the Academy of Country Music Awards. Realtor.com is the presenting sponsor of the ACM Single of the Year Award for the 60th ACM Awards.
The Academy of Country Music would like to thank its partners Albertsons Companies, Alto, Amazon Music, American Airlines, Ashley, Baylor Scott & White, Carhartt, Charlie 1 Horse, Choctaw Casinos & Resorts, Coors Light, The Duckhorn Portfolio, North Texas Ford Dealers, Frisco Economic Development Corporation, Fritos, Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey, Jayco RV, Korbel California Champagne, Licor 43, Lucas Oil, Montana Silversmiths, Resistol, SeatGeek, Visit Frisco, Western Son Vodka and Wrangler.
About the Academy of Country Music:
Founded in Southern California in 1964 as a regional trade organization, the ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC (ACM) has grown in the 60 years since into a leading association for the Country Music industry. Headquartered in Nashville, TN and boasting record-high membership of more than 5,000 worldwide, the Academy serves as a powerhouse advocate for Country fans, artists, and all facets of the business, as well as a supporter of philanthropic work through charitable partner ACM LIFTING LIVES, dedicated to improving lives through the power of music and providing aid in times of need, with a focus on health initiatives. 2025 is a landmark year for the Academy with the 60th ACM Awards, hosted by entertainment icon Reba McEntire, returning to the world headquarters of the Dallas Cowboys in Texas for a third consecutive year and streaming live for a global audience on Prime Video. The Academy also remains relentlessly committed to creating a more inclusive environment for underrepresented groups in Country Music, from the boardroom to the stage, and proudly presents ACM Level Up, a two-year professional development and enrichment curriculum for rising leaders, among other initiatives. For more information, visit ACMcountry.com or ACMLiftingLives.org.
About Dick Clark Productions:
Dick Clark Productions (DCP) is the world's largest producer and proprietor of televised live event entertainment programming including the "Academy of Country Music Awards," "American Music Awards," "Billboard Music Awards," "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest," “Golden Globes,” “So You Think You Can Dance,” from 19 Entertainment and DCP, and “Streamy Awards.” Dick Clark Productions owns one of the world's most extensive and unique entertainment archive libraries with more than 60 years of award-winning shows, historic specials, performances, and legendary programming. Dick Clark Productions is owned by Penske Media Corporation, in a subsidiary joint venture between Penske Media and Eldridge. Dick Clark Productions is a Penske Media company. For more information, please visit DickClark.com.
About Prime Video:
Prime Video is a first-stop entertainment destination offering customers a vast collection of premium programming in one app available across thousands of devices. On Prime Video, customers can customize their viewing experience and find their favorite movies, series, documentaries, and live sports – including Amazon MGM Studios-produced series and movies Red One, Road House, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, Fallout, Reacher, The Boys, Cross, and The Idea of You; licensed fan favorites; Prime member exclusive access to coverage of live sports including Thursday Night Football, WNBA, and NWSL, and acclaimed sports documentaries including Bye Bye Barry and Kelce; and programming from partners such as Apple TV+, Max, Crunchyroll and MGM+ via Prime Video add-on subscriptions, as well as more than 500 free ad-supported (FAST) Channels. Prime members in the U.S. can share a variety of benefits, including Prime Video, by using Amazon Household. Prime Video is one benefit among many that provides savings, convenience, and entertainment as part of the Prime membership. All customers, regardless of whether they have a Prime membership or not, can rent or buy titles via the Prime Video Store, and can enjoy even more content for free with ads. Customers can also go behind the scenes of their favorite movies and series with exclusive X-Ray access. For more info visit www.amazon.com/primevideo.
ABOUT CARNIVAL CRUISE LINE
Carnival Cruise Line, part of Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK), is the first cruise line to sail over 100 million guests and is proud to be known as America's Cruise Line, for carrying more Americans and serving more U.S. homeports than any other. Since its founding in 1972, Carnival has continually revolutionized the cruise industry and popularized the cruise vacation as an affordable and fun travel option. Carnival operates from 13 U.S. and two Australian homeports, as well as seasonally from Europe and employs more than 50,000 team members representing 120 nationalities.
Carnival’s fleet of 29 ships reflects an exciting period of growth that continues with the addition of five ships through 2033: a fourth and fifth Excel class ship scheduled for 2027 and 2028 respectively; followed by three additional new ships from an innovative new class currently under development. Carnival’s next new guest offering will be the all-new exclusive destination, Celebration Key, set to debut on Grand Bahama this summer.
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Today, the Academy of Country Music (ACM), Prime Video, and Dick Clark Productions (DCP) revealed the latest lineup of superstar performances and exclusive collaborations set to take the stage at the Academy of Country Music Awards Presented by Carnival Cruise Line, including some of Country Music’s biggest legends joining forces for a special Songs of the Decades performance to celebrate the 60th anniversary. Hosted by 16-time ACM Award-winning entertainment icon Reba McEntire, the 60th ACM Awards will stream live exclusively for a global audience across 240+ countries and territories on Prime Video and the Amazon Music channel on Twitch on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at 8 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. CT / 5 p.m. PT from the Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas, the world headquarters of the Dallas Cowboys.
Special Performances You Won’t Want to Miss:
- The celebration of 60 years of the ACM Awards will feature an opening you won’t want to miss, with 12 minutes straight of music highlighting ACM Songs of the Year from six decades in an all-star performance that brings together Clint Black, Dan + Shay, Wynonna Judd, Reba McEntire, LeAnn Rimes, and Sugarland.
- The milestone show will also feature powerhouse duets, including a collaborative performance between Backstreet Boys and Rascal Flatts; a standout performance from Jelly Roll and Shaboozey; and Brooks & Dunn will take the stage with Cody Johnson.
2024 ACM New Female Artist of the Year, Megan Moroney, will also join this year’s star-packed show featuring previously announced performances by Alan Jackson, Chris Stapleton, Blake Shelton, Kelsea Ballerini, Lainey Wilson, and Miranda Lambert, as well as New Artist of the Year winners Ella Langleyand Zach Top.
This Emmy-nominated, star-powered experience will feature unprecedented performances, exclusive collaborations, and unexpected moments from the biggest Country Music stars of the past, present, and future, all while celebrating the genre’s most iconic and emerging talent. A limited number of tickets to the landmark 60th ACM Awards are available for purchase on SeatGeek, offering fans exclusive entry into a nonstop celebration packed with performances by their favorite country stars and seats closer to the action than ever.
Established in 1966, the Academy of Country Music Awards is the longest-running Country Music awards show and made history in 2022 as the first major awards ceremony to exclusively livestream, in collaboration with Prime Video. The 60th Academy of Country Music Awards is produced by Dick Clark Productions (DCP). Raj Kapoor is executive producer and showrunner, with Patrick Menton as co-executive producer. Damon Whiteside serves as executive producer for the Academy of Country Music, and Jay Penske and Barry Adelman serve as executive producers for DCP. John Saade will also continue to serve as consulting producer for Amazon MGM Studios.
Follow the Academy of Country Music on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok, join the conversation with #ACMawards, and sign up for the FREE ACM A-List for the latest news and updates in your email inbox. Be sure to check-out the Explore Pagewhere customers can “Watch, Listen, and Shop” the ACM Awards.
Carnival Cruise Line is the Presenting Sponsor of the Academy of Country Music Awards.
Mountain Valley Spring Water is the Official Water of the Academy of Country Music Awards. Boot Barn is the Official Western Retailer of the Academy of Country Music Awards. Realtor.com is the presenting sponsor of the ACM Single of the Year Award for the 60th ACM Awards.
The Academy of Country Music would like to thank its partners Albertsons Companies, Alto, Amazon Music, American Airlines, Ashley, Baylor Scott & White, Carhartt, Charlie 1 Horse, Choctaw Casinos & Resorts, Coors Light, The Duckhorn Portfolio, North Texas Ford Dealers, Frisco Economic Development Corporation, Fritos, Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey, Jayco RV, Korbel California Champagne, Licor 43, Lucas Oil, Montana Silversmiths, Resistol, SeatGeek, Visit Frisco, Western Son Vodka and Wrangler.
About the Academy of Country Music:
Founded in Southern California in 1964 as a regional trade organization, the ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC (ACM) has grown in the 60 years since into a leading association for the Country Music industry. Headquartered in Nashville, TN and boasting record-high membership of more than 5,000 worldwide, the Academy serves as a powerhouse advocate for Country fans, artists, and all facets of the business, as well as a supporter of philanthropic work through charitable partner ACM LIFTING LIVES, dedicated to improving lives through the power of music and providing aid in times of need, with a focus on health initiatives. 2025 is a landmark year for the Academy with the 60th ACM Awards, hosted by entertainment icon Reba McEntire, returning to the world headquarters of the Dallas Cowboys in Texas for a third consecutive year and streaming live for a global audience on Prime Video. The Academy also remains relentlessly committed to creating a more inclusive environment for underrepresented groups in Country Music, from the boardroom to the stage, and proudly presents ACM Level Up, a two-year professional development and enrichment curriculum for rising leaders, among other initiatives. For more information, visit ACMcountry.com or ACMLiftingLives.org.
About Dick Clark Productions:
Dick Clark Productions (DCP) is the world's largest producer and proprietor of televised live event entertainment programming including the "Academy of Country Music Awards," "American Music Awards," "Billboard Music Awards," "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest," “Golden Globes,” “So You Think You Can Dance,” from 19 Entertainment and DCP, and “Streamy Awards.” Dick Clark Productions owns one of the world's most extensive and unique entertainment archive libraries with more than 60 years of award-winning shows, historic specials, performances, and legendary programming. Dick Clark Productions is owned by Penske Media Corporation, in a subsidiary joint venture between Penske Media and Eldridge. Dick Clark Productions is a Penske Media company. For more information, please visit DickClark.com.
About Prime Video:
Prime Video is a first-stop entertainment destination offering customers a vast collection of premium programming in one app available across thousands of devices. On Prime Video, customers can customize their viewing experience and find their favorite movies, series, documentaries, and live sports – including Amazon MGM Studios-produced series and movies Red One, Road House, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, Fallout, Reacher, The Boys, Cross, and The Idea of You; licensed fan favorites; Prime member exclusive access to coverage of live sports including Thursday Night Football, WNBA, and NWSL, and acclaimed sports documentaries including Bye Bye Barry and Kelce; and programming from partners such as Apple TV+, Max, Crunchyroll and MGM+ via Prime Video add-on subscriptions, as well as more than 500 free ad-supported (FAST) Channels. Prime members in the U.S. can share a variety of benefits, including Prime Video, by using Amazon Household. Prime Video is one benefit among many that provides savings, convenience, and entertainment as part of the Prime membership. All customers, regardless of whether they have a Prime membership or not, can rent or buy titles via the Prime Video Store, and can enjoy even more content for free with ads. Customers can also go behind the scenes of their favorite movies and series with exclusive X-Ray access. For more info visit www.amazon.com/primevideo.
ABOUT CARNIVAL CRUISE LINE
Carnival Cruise Line, part of Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK), is the first cruise line to sail over 100 million guests and is proud to be known as America's Cruise Line, for carrying more Americans and serving more U.S. homeports than any other. Since its founding in 1972, Carnival has continually revolutionized the cruise industry and popularized the cruise vacation as an affordable and fun travel option. Carnival operates from 13 U.S. and two Australian homeports, as well as seasonally from Europe and employs more than 50,000 team members representing 120 nationalities.
Carnival’s fleet of 29 ships reflects an exciting period of growth that continues with the addition of five ships through 2033: a fourth and fifth Excel class ship scheduled for 2027 and 2028 respectively; followed by three additional new ships from an innovative new class currently under development. Carnival’s next new guest offering will be the all-new exclusive destination, Celebration Key, set to debut on Grand Bahama this summer.
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59th ACM Awards Electronic Press Kit
Show Clips HERE; EPK/Video Footage/Photos HERE
Today, CBS and the Golden Globes® announced that the 83rd ANNUAL GOLDEN GLOBES®, the first major award show of the season, will air Sunday, January 11, 2026 (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.* Hosted by acclaimed Golden Globe, Grammy® and Emmy®-nominated comedian and actress Nikki Glaser, the ceremony will broadcast live from the Beverly Hilton.
Nominations for the Golden Globes will be announced on Monday, December 8, 2025. Awards timeline to be announced soon.
The Golden Globes, “Hollywood’s Party of the Year®,” is the largest awards show in the world to celebrate the best of both film and television. Dick Clark Productions will plan, host and produce the annual Golden Globes, which has been viewed in more than 185 countries and territories worldwide.
*Paramount+ with SHOWTIME subscribers will have access to stream live via the live feed of their local CBS affiliate on the service, as well as on demand. Paramount+ Essential subscribers will not have the option to stream live but will have access to on-demand the day after the special airs.
About Golden Globes®
As a premier entertainment awards show since 1944, the annual Golden Globes has honored achievements in both television and film. Over the last three decades, the Golden Globes has enabled donations of more than $55 million to entertainment-related charities including scholarship programs, film restoration projects and humanitarian efforts. This funding has also supported diverse programs in partnership with advocacy groups aimed at promoting greater access in Hollywood for underserved communities. Dick Clark Productions is the owner and producer of the Golden Globes. For more information on the Golden Globes, please visit GoldenGlobes.com and follow us on X, Instagram, Facebook, Threads and TikTok.
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, ARTnews, Fairchild Media, Vibe, IndieWire, Artforum, Gold Derby and Luminate, the premier data and analytics company. PMC’s journalists and content creators deliver daily the most comprehensive news and information in their industries and areas of coverage, unequaled in ambition, depth, and courage. In addition, PMC owns several of the most iconic and vital cultural events such as The Golden Globes, Country Music Awards (ACMs), Billboard Music Awards (BBMAs), New Year’s Rockin’ Eve, SXSW, American Music Awards (AMAs), and Latin Music Week. Penske Media is headquartered in New York and Los Angeles with additional offices in 14 countries worldwide, for more information, please visit www.PMC.com.
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Today, the Academy of Country Music (ACM), Prime Video, and Dick Clark Productions (DCP) revealed the latest additions to the superstar performance lineup set to take the stage at the Academy of Country Music Awards Presented by Carnival Cruise Line, including three former ACM Entertainer of the Year winners and three 2025 ACM Entertainer of the Year nominees. Hosted by 16-time ACM Award-winning entertainment icon Reba McEntire, the 60th ACM Awards will stream live exclusively for a global audience across 240+ countries and territories on Prime Video and the Amazon Music channel on Twitch on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at 8 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. CT / 5 p.m. PT from the Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas, the world headquarters of the Dallas Cowboys.
The monumental show will be expanded to two and a half hours and celebrate six decades of Country Music and feature performances by the genre’s most legendary and multi-award-winning stars, including:
- Alan Jackson (21)
- Brooks & Dunn (33)
- Chris Stapleton (20)
- Clint Black (7)
- Cody Johnson
- Kelsea Ballerini (2)
- LeAnn Rimes (4)
- Miranda Lambert (38)
- Rascal Flatts (13)
- Wynonna Judd (10)
**ACM Award count for each artist included in parentheses above
As previously announced, the lineup of performances will also feature Blake Shelton, Eric Church, and Lainey Wilson.
This Emmy-nominated, star-powered experience will feature unprecedented performances, exclusive collaborations, and unexpected moments from the biggest country music stars of the past, present, and future, all while celebrating the genre’s most iconic and emerging talent. A limited number of tickets to the landmark 60th ACM Awards are available for purchase on SeatGeek, offering fans exclusive entry into a nonstop celebration packed with performances by their favorite country stars and seats closer to the action than ever.
Established in 1966, the Academy of Country Music Awards is the longest-running Country Music awards show and made history in 2022 as the first major awards ceremony to exclusively livestream, in collaboration with Prime Video. The 60th Academy of Country Music Awards is produced by Dick Clark Productions (DCP). Raj Kapoor is executive producer and showrunner, with Patrick Menton as co-executive producer. Damon Whiteside serves as executive producer for the Academy of Country Music, and Jay Penske and Barry Adelman serve as executive producers for DCP. John Saade will also continue to serve as consulting producer for Amazon MGM Studios.
Follow the Academy of Country Music on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok, join the conversation with #ACMawards, and sign up for the FREE ACM A-List for the latest news and updates in your email inbox.
Carnival Cruise Line is the Presenting Sponsor of the Academy of Country Music Awards.
Mountain Valley Spring Water is the Official Water of the Academy of Country Music Awards. Boot Barn is the Official Western Retailer of the Academy of Country Music Awards. Realtor.com is the presenting sponsor of the ACM Single of the Year Award for the 60th ACM Awards.
The Academy of Country Music would like to thank its partners Albertsons Companies, Alto, Amazon Music, American Airlines, Ashley, Baylor Scott & White, Carhartt, Choctaw Casinos & Resorts, Coors Light, The Duckhorn Portfolio, North Texas Ford Dealers, Frisco Economic Development Corporation, Fritos, HATCO, Jack Daniel’s, Jayco RV, Korbel California Champagne, Licor 43, Lucas Oil, Montana Silversmiths, SeatGeek, Visit Frisco, Western Son Vodka and Wrangler.
About the Academy of Country Music:
Founded in Southern California in 1964 as a regional trade organization, the ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC (ACM) has grown in the 60 years since into a leading association for the Country Music industry. Headquartered in Nashville, TN and boasting record-high membership of more than 5,000 worldwide, the Academy serves as a powerhouse advocate for Country fans, artists, and all facets of the business, as well as a supporter of philanthropic work through charitable partner ACM LIFTING LIVES, dedicated to improving lives through the power of music and providing aid in times of need, with a focus on health initiatives. 2025 is a landmark year for the Academy with the 60th ACM Awards, hosted by entertainment icon Reba McEntire, returning to the world headquarters of the Dallas Cowboys in Texas for a third consecutive year and streaming live for a global audience on Prime Video. The Academy also remains relentlessly committed to creating a more inclusive environment for underrepresented groups in Country Music, from the boardroom to the stage, and proudly presents ACM Level Up, a two-year professional development and enrichment curriculum for rising leaders, among other initiatives. For more information, visit ACMcountry.com or ACMLiftingLives.org.
About Dick Clark Productions:
Dick Clark Productions (DCP) is the world's largest producer and proprietor of televised live event entertainment programming including the "Academy of Country Music Awards," "American Music Awards," "Billboard Music Awards," "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest," “Golden Globes,” “So You Think You Can Dance,” from 19 Entertainment and DCP, and “Streamy Awards.” Dick Clark Productions owns one of the world's most extensive and unique entertainment archive libraries with more than 60 years of award-winning shows, historic specials, performances, and legendary programming. Dick Clark Productions is owned by Penske Media Corporation, in a subsidiary joint venture between Penske Media and Eldridge. Dick Clark Productions is a Penske Media company. For more information, please visit DickClark.com.
About Prime Video:
Prime Video is a first-stop entertainment destination offering customers a vast collection of premium programming in one app available across thousands of devices. On Prime Video, customers can customize their viewing experience and find their favorite movies, series, documentaries, and live sports – including Amazon MGM Studios-produced series and movies Red One, Road House, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, Fallout, Reacher, The Boys, Cross, and The Idea of You; licensed fan favorites; Prime member exclusive access to coverage of live sports including Thursday Night Football, WNBA, and NWSL, and acclaimed sports documentaries including Bye Bye Barry and Kelce; and programming from partners such as Apple TV+, Max, Crunchyroll and MGM+ via Prime Video add-on subscriptions, as well as more than 500 free ad-supported (FAST) Channels. Prime members in the U.S. can share a variety of benefits, including Prime Video, by using Amazon Household. Prime Video is one benefit among many that provides savings, convenience, and entertainment as part of the Prime membership. All customers, regardless of whether they have a Prime membership or not, can rent or buy titles via the Prime Video Store, and can enjoy even more content for free with ads. Customers can also go behind the scenes of their favorite movies and series with exclusive X-Ray access. For more info visit www.amazon.com/primevideo.
ABOUT CARNIVAL CRUISE LINE
Carnival Cruise Line, part of Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK), is the first cruise line to sail over 100 million guests and is proud to be known as America's Cruise Line, for carrying more Americans and serving more U.S. homeports than any other. Since its founding in 1972, Carnival has continually revolutionized the cruise industry and popularized the cruise vacation as an affordable and fun travel option. Carnival operates from 13 U.S. and two Australian homeports, as well as seasonally from Europe and employs more than 50,000 team members representing 120 nationalities.
Carnival’s fleet of 29 ships reflects an exciting period of growth that continues with the addition of five ships through 2033: a fourth and fifth Excel class ship scheduled for 2027 and 2028 respectively; followed by three additional new ships from an innovative new class currently under development. Carnival’s next new guest offering will be the all-new exclusive destination, Celebration Key, set to debut on Grand Bahama this summer.
59th ACM Awards Electronic Press Kit
Show Clips HERE; EPK/Video Footage/Photos HERE
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Today, Sportico announced the lineup for the highly anticipated Sportico House at SXSW®, taking placeMarch 11-12 at Wanderlust Wine Co. The dynamic two-day event brings together industry professionals for an exciting mix of panels, podcasts and networking opportunities. The expert-led discussions and live podcast tapings throughout the two days will explore the intersection of sports, media, and business as well as the latest trends and innovations shaping the future of the sports industry. This immersive event will allow attendees to engage with thought leaders, participate in insightful conversations and build valuable connections.
Attendees will hear from industry all-stars and experts including:
· Andrew Yaffe, CEO, Dude Perfect
· Roger Bennett, Founder and CEO, Men in Blazers
· Courtney Hirsch, COO, Jomboy Media
· Cameron Heyward, Pittsburgh Steelers Defensive Tackle
· Andy Roddick, Former Professional Tennis Player, Philanthropist and Entrepreneur
· Michael Klein, CEO, Silver Tribe Media
· Lillian Xu, Executive Director of Audio, Vox Media
· Andrew Zimmern, 4x James Beard Award-Winning Chef & United Nations World Food Program Goodwill Ambassador
· Gabby Thomas, 5x Olympic Track & Field Medalist
· Clean Pocket Podcast with Colt McCoy, Jay Gruden, AQ Shipley and Justin Pugh
· Talkin’ Baseball Podcast with Jake Storiale and Peter Moylan
· Bleacher Report’s Taylor Rooks X Podcast
· Off the Edge Podcast with Steve Sarkisian and Cam Jordan
· Additional speakers and talent to be announced
Learn more and see the full agenda HERE. If you’d like to attend, please register HERE.
FloSports and Genius Sports are official partners of Sportico House at SXSW.
About Sportico
Sportico is a digital content platform providing sports industry news, data, insights, strategies, leadership and live media experiences for professionals in the $600 billion sports industry.Launched by Penske Media in 2020 as the global media and publishing leader in the business of sports, Sportico has offices in New York with reporters throughout the world committed to providing breaking news in the sports business industry covered by the world’s top journalists.
CBS and Dick Clark Productions announced today that the 2025 AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS (AMAs), the world’s largest fan-voted music awards show, is set to air live from Las Vegas on Memorial Day, Monday, May 26 on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+ in the U.S.* The 51st AMAs will broadcast globally across linear and digital platforms and will honor the most popular songs and artists of the year while paying tribute to our country’s troops. More details to be announced soon.
Celebrating the most iconic music in America—the American Music Awards is the world’s largest fan-voted award show honoring today’s most influential artists and their passionate fanbases. Each Memorial Day, the AMAs pays special tribute to our veterans through authentic performances and unforgettable moments. Created by legendary producer and visionary Dick Clark and first awarded in 1974, the AMAs is known for delivering half a century of iconic performances, enduring moments that have defined and shaped pop culture, as well as a history of introducing audiences to breakthrough artists.
This year marks the return of the AMAs following October 2024’s top-rated “American Music Awards 50th Anniversary Special” on CBS - named one of the most-watched entertainment specials of the year. As the most-streamed AMAs in the show's history, the star-studded special surpassed 13M in reach and averaged over 6.1M viewers, an increase of +53% from the last show in 2022 on ABC, making it the largest year over year growth of a music special or award show in the world. The evening celebrated half a century of groundbreaking music with an all-star packed lineup that included Jennifer Lopez, Mariah Carey, Gloria Estefan, Jennifer Hudson, Carrie Underwood, Green Day, Brad Paisley, Chaka Khan, Sheila E., Gladys Knight, Kane Brown, Nelly, Nile Rodgers & CHIC, RAYE, Stray Kids, AJ McLean, Jimmy Kimmel, Kate Hudson, Lance Bass, Reba McEntire, Samuel L. Jackson, and Smokey Robinson.
The AMAs is produced by Dick Clark Productions.
For the latest news, exclusive content, and updates, follow the AMAs:
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*Paramount+ with SHOWTIME subscribers will have access to stream live via the live feed of their local CBS affiliate on the service, as well as on demand. Paramount+ Essential subscribers will not have the option to stream live but will have access to on-demand the day after the special airs.
About CBS
CBS, a subsidiary of Paramount Global, creates and distributes industry-leading content across a variety of platforms to audiences around the world. The Company has businesses with origins that date back to the dawn of the broadcasting age as well as new ventures that operate on the leading edge of media. It includes some of the industry’s most successful and popular brands and businesses: CBS Television Network, CBS News and Stations, CBS Sports, CBS Studios, CBS Media Ventures and CBS digital properties.
About Dick Clark Productions
Dick Clark Productions (DCP) is the world's largest producer and proprietor of televised live event entertainment programming including the "Academy of Country Music Awards," "American Music Awards," "Billboard Music Awards," "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest," “Golden Globes,” “So You Think You Can Dance,” from 19 Entertainment and DCP, and “Streamy Awards.” Dick Clark Productions owns one of the world's most extensive and unique entertainment archive libraries with more than 60 years of award-winning shows, historic specials, performances, and legendary programming. Dick Clark Productions is owned by Penske Media Corporation, in a subsidiary joint venture between Penske Media and Eldridge. Dick Clark Productions is a Penske Media company. For more information, please visitDickClark.com.
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Media Contacts
Dick Clark Productions, Gina Sorial, gsorial@dickclark.com
CBS, Kate Fisher, KHFisher@cbs.com
Today, Billboard unveiled the exciting opening acts for its star-studded concert series at South by Southwest (SXSW) in Austin, TX. Billboard THE STAGE at SXSW will feature an incredible roster of emerging talent alongside the previously announced headliners: Koe Wetzel, Grupo Frontera, and John Summit. The concert series will take place from March 13-15 at the iconic Moody Amphitheater at Waterloo Park.
Kicking off the series on March 13, Ashley Cooke will open for Texas-born country sensation Koe Wetzel. On March 14, Majo Aguilar will warm up the crowd for the Música Mexicana powerhouse Grupo Frontera, and on March 15, DJ Nala will get the party started before globally-renowned dance music artist John Summit takes the stage to close out the weekend with his high-energy beats.
Ticket Information:
Tickets for Billboard THE STAGE at SXSW are now on sale via Ticketmaster with a reserved amount exclusively for existing SXSW Platinum and Music Badge holders, and SXSW Music Festival wristband holders.
Don't miss your chance to experience these incredible performances live! For more information and to purchase tickets, please click HERE.
Additional Experiences:
- Carnival Cruise Line will provide an exciting Celebration Key-inspired experience at THE STAGE, complete with themed pedicabs and a tropical paradise zone at the venue.
- Azzaro Parfums will offer a fragrance sampling station throughout the event, where guests will have the opportunity to explore Azzaro’s iconic WANTED collection, experiencing signature scents in an interactive, hands-on environment.
- Bulleit Frontier Whiskey will be on site to toast music’s movers and shakers of SXSW with their Frontier Whiskey lounge accessible to guests 21+. The lounge will feature a private bar and place to relax between sets as well as a whiskey sampling and custom signature cocktails at all concessions.
- In partnership with REVERB, one lucky winner will receive a VIP trip to SXSW, including access to THE STAGE @ SXSW, a meet-and-greet with Koe Wetzel, and more. To enter the contest, please visit prizeo.com/Koe.
If you are interested in covering Billboard THE STAGE at SXSW in Austin, please reach out to Lydia Baskharoon at lbaskharoon@pmc.com.
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ABOUT BILLBOARD
Billboard is the ultimate barometer of success in music. Through its iconic charts, breaking news, thought leadership, multi-platform storytelling and world class events, Billboard tracks the world’s top musicians and the business that powers them. Since its origin in 1894, music leaders and fans across the world look to Billboard as the most trusted source for music information, spanning more than a dozen countries and published in 10 languages. The prestigious Billboard Music Awards are the only premium awards ceremony that recognize musicians for their undeniable achievements on the Billboard charts, using pure data to determine the winners, rather than relying on opaque committees or undisclosed voters to select the honorees giving fans maximum impact at each year's ceremony, as Billboard's chart data measures fans' engagement with their favorite music. Billboard’s other premium experiences range from the Billboard Power 100 to Billboard Women in Music, Billboard Latin Music Week, and Billboard Live, which connects the most impactful artists and industry leaders with fans from all cultures and corners of the globe.
Media Contacts:
Penske Media Corporation/Billboard
Lydia Baskharoon, lbaskharoon@pmc.com
SXSW
Benjamin Perez, benjamin@sxsw.com
Today, Rolling Stone announced its return to South by Southwest® (SXSW®) in Austin, TX, with its highly anticipated third-annual Future of Music showcase, presented by JBL. Quickly established as a marquee showcase of the SXSW music festival, the four-night concert series will celebrate the trailblazing artists shaping the music of tomorrow. The Future of Music showcase will take place at ACL Live at the Moody Theater and feature performances from Benson Boone, Megan Moroney, Ivan Cornejo, Rema, and many more, kicking off Tuesday, March 11 and running through Friday, March 14.
“We’re thrilled to be back for our third year in a row at SXSW,” said Gus Wenner, CEO of Rolling Stone. “The Future of Music showcase is a living expression of Rolling Stone's vision for what's new and what's next in music. We're proud to be able to feature the brightest stars of tomorrow in print, online and on stage."
The Future of Music concert series coincides with Rolling Stone's Future of Music print issue, on newsstands in April. The showcase includes talent featured in the third annual Future 25 list, which highlights the artists who have the Rolling Stone staff most excited about the future of music in 2025 and beyond.
Concert Schedule:
Tuesday, March 11 – Benson Boone, Hannah Bahng, LAILA!, Jasmine 4.t, Duplexity, DJ Mel
Wednesday, March 12 – Megan Moroney, Stephen Wilson Jr., Larkin Poe, Brittney Spencer, DJs Moonshine and Prison Rodeo of Honky Tonkin in Queens
Thursday, March 13 – Ivan Cornejo, CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso, Nsqk, GALE, Riobamba
Friday, March 14 – Rema, Anycia, Samara Cyn, AJ McQueen, Annabelle Kline
Rolling Stone’s Future of Music showcase is presented by JBL, a pioneer in innovative audio. At SXSW, JBL will debut its new suite of portable speakers—the Flip 7 and Charge 6. Fans are invited to visit JBL’s Sound Bodega from 1-7 PM on Wednesday, March 12 and Thursday, March 13. Located next to the Future of Music showcase at 3TEN, JBL’s Sound Bodega will offer exclusive interviews with Future of Music artists, live performances, and hands-on experiences with new products.
“As two brands that champion music and artists, we are so excited to be partnering with Rolling Stone on their Future of Music platform. It's a natural fit with so many shared equities and we plan to bring something special to SXSW this year,” said Chris Epple, JBL’s VP Marketing, Americas.
Rivian, iHeartMedia, Bardstown Bourbon and Colossal are also official partners of The Future of Music showcase.
Rivian and Rolling Stone are teaming up to celebrate the launch of the new, exclusive California Dune Edition R1S and R1T. These limited-edition vehicles, which will be showcased at SXSW, are based on Rivian’s Tri-Motor, with design inspired by the rolling sand dunes of Southern California.
Throughout 2024, Colossal partnered with Rolling Stone and MusiCares to launch the search for America’s Next Top Hitmaker. Through this fundraising competition for emerging musicians, Colossal successfully raised over $2.1 million to benefit MusiCares. The winner, Duplexity, will kick off the Future of Music showcase on Tuesday, March 11.
Bardstown Bourbon, the most innovative brand in American Whiskey, will be serving up specialty cocktails at the event.
Last year’s Future of Music showcase, which also took place at the Moody Theater, hosted over 12,500 attendees over four nights and featured performances by Teezo Touchdown, Peso Pluma, Flo Milli, and Faye Webster.
The Future of Music showcase is open to all SXSW badge holders and the public. Please note that badge holders will receive priority admission, and the general public will be admitted on a first-come, first-served basis. Gates open daily at 6:15 PM, with doors opening at 6:45 PM.
Rolling Stone journalists will report live throughout March 11-14, bringing audiences the latest news, photography, performance videos, and artist interviews from the showcase.
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Facebook: @RollingStone
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ABOUT ROLLING STONE:
Five decades since its founding, Rolling Stone today has evolved into a multi-platform content brand with unrivalled access and authority. Published in 10 languages, Rolling Stone has a global audience of over 75 million across 14 international editions. Staying true to its mission to tell exceptional stories that illuminate the culture of our times, Rolling Stone is an authority for music reviews, in-depth interviews, hard-hitting political commentary, and award-winning journalism across print, digital, mobile, video, social and events. Operated and published by Penske Media Corporation, Rolling Stone provides “all the news that fits.”
ABOUT SXSW:
SXSW dedicates itself to helping creative people achieve their goals. Founded in 1987 in Austin, Texas, SXSW is best known for its conference and festivals that celebrate the convergence of tech, film and television, music, education, and culture. An essential destination for global professionals, the annual March event features sessions, music, and comedy showcases, film and television screenings, exhibitions, professional development, and a variety of networking opportunities. SXSW proves that the most unexpected discoveries happen when diverse topics and individuals come together. SXSW 2025 will take place March 7–15 in Austin. Learn more at sxsw.com. To register for the event, please visit sxsw.com/attend.
SXSW’s expansion into the Asia Pacific region, with SXSW Sydney starting in 2023 and Europe with SXSW London in 2025, provides new possibilities at this iconic experience. These events, each with their own distinct flavor, make South By an indispensable three-stop tour for the global creative community.
ABOUT JBL:
For over 75 years, JBL has shaped life’s most memorable moments at the intersection of music, lifestyle, gaming and sports. JBL elevates listening experiences with superior audio quality and product designs that encourage individuality and self-expression. With unmatched professional credentials and industry-leading innovation, JBL is a trailblazer in the audio industry because of passionate and talented engineers and designers around the globe. JBL Pro Sound is the foremost technology pushing culture forward through major pop culture events and partnerships with the world’s top talent across music, sports and esports.
ABOUT RIVIAN:
Rivian (NASDAQ: RIVN) is an American automotive manufacturer that develops and builds category-defining electric vehicles and accessories. The company creates innovative and technologically advanced products that are designed to excel at work and play with the goal of accelerating the global transition to zero-emission transportation and energy. Rivian vehicles are built in the United States and are sold directly to consumer and commercial customers. The company provides a full suite of services that address the entire lifecycle of the vehicle and stay true to its mission to keep the world adventurous forever. Whether taking families on new adventures or electrifying fleets at scale, Rivian vehicles all share a common goal — preserving the natural world for generations to come. Learn more about the company, products, and careers at www.rivian.com.
ABOUT IHEARTMEDIA:
iHeartMedia, Inc. [Nasdaq: IHRT] is the leading audio media company in America, with 90% of Americans listening to iHeart broadcast radio every month. iHeart’s broadcast radio assets alone have a larger audience in the U.S. than any other media outlet; twice the size of the next largest broadcast radio company; and over four times the ad-enabled audience of the largest digital only audio service. iHeart is the largest podcast publisher according to Podtrac, with more downloads than the next two podcast publishers combined, has the most recognizable live events across all genres of music, has the number one social footprint among audio players, with seven times more followers than the next audio media brand, and is the only fully integrated audio ad tech solution across broadcast, streaming and podcasts. The company continues to leverage its strong audience connection and unparalleled consumer reach to build new platforms, products and services. Visit iHeartMedia.com for more company information.
ABOUT BARDSTOWN BOURBON COMPANY:
Bardstown Bourbon Company is pushing the boundaries of innovation while honoring the traditional art of making great whiskey. With the most modern, technically advanced whiskey distillery, Bardstown Bourbon Co. combines distillation and spirited hospitality into a modern, authentic bourbon experience unlike any other on the Kentucky Bourbon TrailTM. Named 2023 Worldwide Whiskey Producer of the Year by IWSC and boasting the highest rated bourbon in the world, Bardstown Bourbon Co. is working to push the entire industry in a direction that is more innovative, more transparent and more collaborative. Bardstown Bourbon Co. owns Green River Distilling Co. and is a top 10 distiller in the U.S. For more information visit BardstownBourbon.com.
ABOUT COLOSSAL:
Colossal is a nationally registered professional fundraiser that inspires people to advocate for themselves and those in need. Through online competitions like America's Next Top Hitmaker, participants have the opportunity to make their mark while also making a big impact. Colossal competitions serve as fundraising campaigns for DTCare, a United States 501(c)(3) public charity organization, which then grants donation funds to specified charities at the completion of the competitions. Learn more at colossal.org. Who’s Next?
ABOUT MUSICARES:
MusiCares helps the humans behind music because music gives so much to the world. Offering preventive, emergency and recovery programs, MusiCares is a safety net supporting the health and welfare of the music community. Founded by the Recording Academy® in 1989 as a U.S. based 501(c)(3) charity, MusiCares safeguards the well-being of all music people through direct financial grant programs, networks of support resources, and tailored crisis relief efforts. MusiCares is here to support the music community during times of disaster, such as the current wildfires in Los Angeles. Music professionals affected by these events can reach out for assistance with costs related to evacuation, relocation, instrument replacement, home damage, medical care, mental health services, and other essential living expenses. For more information or to apply for support, contact MusiCares at MusiCaresRelief@musicares.org or call 1-800-687-4227.
Media Contacts:
Penske Media Corporation/Rolling Stone
Nicole Morano, nmorano@pmc.com
Brooke Jaffe, bjaffe@pmc.com
SXSW
Benjamin Perez, benjamin@sxsw.com
Rolling Stone Presents: Amplified,The Immersive Rock Experience, an unprecedented 360-degree immersive experience opening March 12, 2025, at Illuminarium Las Vegas at AREA15. This first of its kind spectacle is a mind-blowing celebration the music, history, imagery and culture of rock ‘n’ roll, encompassing over 1,000 photographs, 200 videos, 1,300 Rolling Stone covers, and featuring over 300 iconic artists whose music changed the world.
Drawing from rare live performance and behind-the-scenes footage, never-before-seen moments, exclusive portrait sessions, album art, and posters, Rolling Stone Presents: Amplified will deliver one of the most comprehensive collections of rock ‘n’ roll imagery ever assembled. Narrated by actor/musician Kevin Bacon, this visual, historical, and sonic tour spans genres and generations, offering powerful insights into rock’s influential past and living present. Above all else, Amplified is a celebration full of music and exultation – a chance to step inside what Jimi Hendrix once called The Electric Church.
“We are proud to partner with Illuminarium and a top-tier creative team to present Amplified, a powerful story of rock ‘n’ roll – one that echoes our own legacy and the deep cultural impact this music has made,” said Gus Wenner, Chief Executive Officer of Rolling Stone. “Amplified is a uniquely immersive experience and transports you through the history of rock ‘n’ roll – past and present – through sight, sound, and motion.”
Rolling Stone Presents: Amplified was created by Brand New World Studios exclusively for Illuminarium, a sensory space of 360-degree sight, sound, and unprecedented scale, powered by the world’s most advanced 4K laser projection, 3D audio and interactive technologies.
“We can think of no better partner than Rolling Stone, the authoritative voice that has chronicled the history of rock, to embark on our newest, most unique experience,” said Alan Greenberg, CEO of Illuminarium. “Our guests will be awestruck by the sound and images from floor to ceiling. This is much more than a show – it’s a time machine for music fans of all ages.”
The Rolling Stone Presents: Amplified experience begins the moment guests arrive, including interactive lobby elements, a real rock show merchandise experience and a full-service bar to enjoy before the journey begins. Guests will then be guided through eight transformative chapters devoted to rock's greatest artists, the message of their music, and the way it shaped not just sound, but the world around it - from the hair, the cars, the clothes to the fans and so much more.
“Rolling Stone Presents: Amplified is the ultimate immersive rock experience, a journey through rock ‘n’ roll and its impact on popular culture,” saysExecutive Producer Brad Siegel, Founder of Brand New World Studios. “It’s full of breathtaking images and music, but we knew it needed to be more than a wild ride; it needed to be a story that explored the impact of the soundtrack of our lives because stories bring people together, help us interpret our experiences and find meaning.”
The power of rock ‘n’ roll has always been captured in electrifying imagery. Over 500photographers and film directors like Mark Seliger, Danny Clinch, LynnGoldsmith, Anton Corbijn, Bob Gruen, Jim Marshall, Neil Preston, JanetteBeckman, and Pooneh Ghana took risks and pushed boundaries, just like the musicians they immortalized.
“Music imagery is about experiences,” says Jodi Peckman, Executive Producer and formerCreative Director of Rolling Stone. “It’s about the unbridled joy of concerts and our connection to our favorite artists. Every picture tells a story and Rolling Stone Presents: Amplified has hundreds of stories to tell.”
The experience unites executive producer Brad Siegel, whose transformative leadership at TNT, TCM and Cartoon Network shaped contemporary media, with three-decade Rolling Stone veteran Jodi Peckman, bringing her iconic visual perspective as Photography and Film Curator working alongside Director of Photography Meghan Benson and former Rolling Stone Executive Editor Joe Levy whose writing and music supervision delivered a transformative story and music experience. The experience's revolutionary design and visual narrative comes from Pentagram principals AbbottMiller and Emily Oberman, with motion design by Good Company andOscar-winning Sound Designer Peter Lehman and Supervising Producer KevinWagner creating the sonic landscape.
Rolling Stone and Illuminarium’s multi-year licensing partnership will bring immersive, music driven experiences to audiences across multiple markets in the U.S. and internationally.
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Rolling Stone Presents: Amplified, The Immersive RockExperience, plays daily at Illuminarium Las Vegas starting from 11 a.m. Last show time on Friday and Saturday is at 11 p.m. and Sunday – Thursday at 9 p.m.Tickets, starting at $40 for general admission, are on sale now and can be purchased at illuminarium.com/lasvegas.
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About Illuminarium Experiences
Illuminarium Experiences is a global experiential company offering breakthrough immersive360-degree cinematic entertainment, presented in its one-of-a-kind custom designed venues. Illuminarium surrounds visitors in a sensory space of sight, sound and scale unlike any other, providing boundless experiences and a personal connection to the world around them. With a fully customizable canvas, Illuminarium is the ideal location for special events, group outings, and viewing parties. Created by Alan Greenberg, RadicalMedia and RockwellGroup, Illuminarium Experiences brings together best-in-class partners in content creation, theatrical design, interactive technologies and venue operations. Illuminarium has locations in Las Vegas, Atlanta, Toronto andMacau, and is launching a worldwide touring operation. For more information and to purchase tickets, guests may visit illuminarium.com.
AboutBrand New World Studios
BrandNew World Studios (BNWS) is the world’s first purpose driven content studio.BNWS tells meaningful stories that positively impact people’s lives. Since 2018 BNWS has produced award winning purpose-driven film, television and short form digital content for worldwide audiences, businesses and non-profit organizations. Its most recent release is the feature documentary WHY IS MONA LISA SMILING: The Reimagination of theCorporation and COMEBACK: A March Madness Story that premiered on TNT&TBS for 2024 The Final Four. BNWS business film division has produced purpose documentaries for Salesforce, Fortune, BMW,Master Card, Bolthouse Farms, Diligent, P&G, Swarovski, Truist andCoca-Cola to name a few. The company’s software division has developed PURPOSEBOOK, the first and only proprietary platform, technology and algorithm-driven methodology that utilizes AI to allow individuals to discover and activate their own unique purpose and make a film about it.
The company was founded by Bradley Siegel and Joey Reiman and born of the belief that the power of a well-told story can inspire people’s lives and drive change for a better world. Mr. Siegel’s original productions have garnered over 125 Emmys, Golden Globes, Screen Actors Guild Awards, Peabody, NAACP Image andSports Emmy Awards.
AboutRolling Stone:
Five decades since its founding, Rolling Stone today has evolved into a multi-platform content brand with unrivaled access and authority, reaching a global audience of over 60 million people per month. Staying true to its mission to tell exceptional stories that illuminate the culture of our times, Rolling Stone is an authority for music reviews, in-depth interviews, hard-hitting political commentary and award-winning journalism across print, digital, mobile, video, social and events. Operated and published by Penske Media Corporation, Rolling Stone provides “all the news that fits.”
FORMORE INFORMATION:
Tawny Bakke/Dave Kirvin, Kirvin Doak Communications: Illuminarium@kirvindoak.com
Fans are Invited to Access the Best Tickets Available for this Unforgettable, Star-Studded Country Music Event Through the ACM Awards Pre-Sale Starting on Tuesday, February 18; Pre-Sale Tickets are Available by Signing up for a Free Fan Membership Newsletter at ACM A-List
General On-Sale Starts Friday, February 21 at 10:00 a.m. CT at SeatGeek
Today, the Academy of Country Music (ACM) announced ticket on-sale information for the 60th Academy of Country Music Awards which will take place Thursday, May 8, live from Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas, the world headquarters of the Dallas Cowboys. The 60th ACM Awards will stream LIVE exclusively on Prime Video. Hosted by entertainment icon Reba McEntire, the ACM Awards continues to give fans around the world an exclusive invitation to a Country Music show sixty years in the making, featuring performances by the greatest Country Music stars of the past, present, and future.
- ACM A-LIST TICKET PRE-SALE: Tickets will be available for ACM A-List subscribers starting Tuesday, February 18. To gain access to presale tickets before they go on sale to the general public, sign up for the ACM A-List free email newsletter and you’ll be sent a pre-sale code that will grant you access to purchase tickets in advance of the public on-sale.
- GENERAL PUBLIC TICKET ON-SALE: Tickets will go on sale to the general public at 11:00 a.m. ET/10:00 a.m. CT/8:00 a.m. PT on Friday, February 21 at SeatGeek. Prices start as low as $100 before taxes and fees.
“This year’s ACM Awards is a celebration sixty years in the making, and we plan to make it one of the biggest and best shows yet!” said ACM CEO Damon Whiteside. “The 60th ACM Awards will mark our third consecutive year at Ford Center in The Star District, home of the Dallas Cowboys in Frisco, Texas, and we can’t wait to bring the ACM Awards back to the loyal Country Music fan base in Texas, and to those watching all around the globe on Amazon Prime Video. With Reba at the helm as our host, we’ll be commemorating the legends of Country Music while honoring the biggest and brightest stars of today.”
“The bar has been set very high during the first two years of hosting Country Music’s Party of the Year,” said Dallas Cowboys Owner, President and General Manager Jerry Jones. “I think we all agree, though, that the upcoming Academy of Country Music Awards’ 60th show is going to exceed that bar. Having an amazing icon of music and entertainment in Reba back for another year as host just sets this up to be one of the best ever and the Ford Center will be home to Country Music’s biggest and brightest stars once again.”
The 60th ACM Awards marks a return to Frisco, Texas for the third consecutive year, after two years of unforgettable moments, including acknowledging the top artists in the genre, and bringing superstar collaborations to the ACM Awards stage. Ford Center at The Star in Frisco opened in 2016 and serves as the state-of-the-art practice facility for the Dallas Cowboys, as well as the home for many major sporting events throughout the year. 2023’s ACM Awards was the first awards show to take place at Ford Center.
The 2024 show, also hosted by Reba McEntire, was a two-hour concert event which streamed live globally on Prime Video and the Amazon Music channel on Twitch. The night featured an all-star lineup of memorable moments, including 18 show-stopping performances from 19 artists, including Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani, Chris Stapleton and Dua Lipa, Cody Johnson, Jason Aldean, Jelly Roll, Kane Brown, Kelsea Ballerini and Noah Kahan, Lainey Wilson, Miranda Lambert, Nate Smith and Avril Lavigne, Parker McCollum, Post Malone, Reba McEntire, Thomas Rhett, and Tigirlily Gold.
The 60th Academy of Country Music Awards is produced by Dick Clark Productions (DCP). Raj Kapoor is executive producer and showrunner, with Patrick Menton as co-executive producer. Jay Penske and Barry Adelman serve as executive producers for DCP, and Damon Whiteside serves as executive producer for the Academy of Country Music. John Saade will also continue to serve as consulting producer for Amazon MGM Studios.
Additional details, including nominees, performers, and ticketing information about additional ACM events surrounding the awards will all be announced in the coming months.
About the Academy of Country Music
Founded in Southern California in 1964 as a regional trade organization, the ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC (ACM) has grown in the 60 years since into a leading association for the Country Music industry. Headquartered in Nashville, TN and boasting record-high membership of more than 5,000 worldwide, the Academy serves as a powerhouse advocate for Country fans, artists, and all facets of the business, as well as a supporter of philanthropic work through charitable partner ACM LIFTING LIVES, dedicated to improving lives through the power of music and providing aid in times of need, with a focus on health initiatives. 2025 is a landmark year for the Academy with the 60th ACM Awards, hosted by entertainment icon Reba McEntire, returning to the world headquarters of the Dallas Cowboys in Texas for a third consecutive year and streaming live for a global audience on Prime Video. The Academy also remains relentlessly committed to creating a more inclusive environment for underrepresented groups in Country Music, from the boardroom to the stage, and proudly presents ACM LEVel Up, a two-year professional development and enrichment curriculum for rising leaders, among other initiatives. For more information, visit ACMcountry.com or ACMLiftingLives.org.
About Dick Clark Productions
Dick Clark Productions (DCP) is the world's largest producer and proprietor of televised live event entertainment programming including the "Academy of Country Music Awards," "American Music Awards," "Billboard Music Awards," "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest," “Golden Globes,” “So You Think You Can Dance,” from 19 Entertainment and DCP, and “Streamy Awards.” Dick Clark Productions owns one of the world's most extensive and unique entertainment archive libraries with more than 60 years of award-winning shows, historic specials, performances, and legendary programming. Dick Clark Productions is owned by Penske Media Corporation, in a subsidiary joint venture between Penske Media and Eldridge. Dick Clark Productions is a Penske Media company. For more information, please visit DickClark.com.
About Prime Video
Prime Video is a first-stop entertainment destination offering customers a vast collection of premium programming in one app available across thousands of devices. On Prime Video, customers can customize their viewing experience and find their favorite movies, series, documentaries, and live sports – including Amazon MGM Studios-produced series and movies Red One, Road House, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, Fallout, Reacher, The Boys, Cross, and The Idea of You; licensed fan favorites; Prime member exclusive access to coverage of live sports including Thursday Night Football, WNBA, and NWSL, and acclaimed sports documentaries including Bye Bye Barry and Kelce; and programming from partners such as Apple TV+, Max, Crunchyroll and MGM+ via Prime Video add-on subscriptions, as well as more than 500 free ad-supported (FAST) Channels. Prime members in the U.S. can share a variety of benefits, including Prime Video, by using Amazon Household. Prime Video is one benefit among many that provides savings, convenience, and entertainment as part of the Prime membership. All customers, regardless of whether they have a Prime membership or not, can rent or buy titles via the Prime Video Store, and can enjoy even more content for free with ads. Customers can also go behind the scenes of their favorite movies and series with exclusive X-Ray access. For more info visit www.amazon.com/primevideo.
About The Star
The Star is the 91-acre campus of the Dallas Cowboys World Headquarters and training facility in Frisco, Texas. Developed as a first-of-its-kind partnership between the City of Frisco, Frisco ISD and the Dallas Cowboys, The Star features Ford Center, a 12,000-seat indoor stadium and entertainment venue that hosts Frisco ISD football games, concerts, the prestigious Academy of Country Music Awards, the Dallas Open – an official ATP 500 tournament, and other special events; Cowboys Fit, a 60,000 square-foot gym developed in partnership with leading fitness developer, Mark Mastrov; Cowboys Club, a members-only club where the country club meets the NFL; the Omni Frisco Hotel, a 16-floor, 300-room luxury hotel; Baylor Scott & White Sports Therapy & Research at The Star, a 300,000 square-foot center of excellence for sports medicine; Twelve Cowboys Way, a 17-story, luxury residential tower in partnership between Pro Football Hall-of-Fame Quarterback #12 Roger Staubach, and Dallas-based developer and former Dallas Cowboys center, Robert Shaw; Formation, a dynamic coworking experience offering a collaborative work environment of open workspace, dedicated desks and private offices; as well as a variety of shopping, dining and nightlife options throughout The Star District. For more information on The Star, visit www.TheStarInFrisco.com.
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59th ACM Awards Electronic Press Kit
Show Clips HERE; EPK/Video Footage/Photos HERE
Prime Video Social Handles:
Amazon Prime Video Instagram: @PrimeVideo Twitter: @PrimeVideo
The Academy of Country Music
Twitter: @ACMawards Instagram: @ACMawards Facebook: @AcademyofCountryMusic
TikTok: @ACMAwards #ACMawards
Media Contacts:
Academy of Country Music
Jesse Knutson, jesse@acmcountry.com
Lexi Cothran, lexi.cothran@acmcountry.com
Dick Clark Productions
Gina Sorial, gsorial@dickclark.com
Amazon Studios/Prime Video
Leshelle Sargent, Leshelle.Sargent@amazonstudios.com
Paige DuBois, Paige.Dubois@amazonstudios.com
Salem Hawatmeh, Salem.Hawatmeh@amazonstudios.com
Mekeisha Madden Toby, Mekeisha.MaddenToby@amazonstudios.com
