Credo Holdings Co., Ltd.,a leading hospitality company headquartered in Shinjuku, Tokyo, has secured the operational rights for “Billboard Live” in Taipei in a licensing agreement with Penske Media Corporation. The inaugural Billboard Live Taipei is scheduled to open in Fall 2025 and will be located on the 7^th floor of the “ATT 4 FUN” building in the bustling Xinyi District, Taipei.

Billboard Live is renowned for hosting live performances by internationally acclaimed artists. Originated by Hanshin Contents Link Corp, the master licensee of 'Billboard' in Japan, Billboard Live currently has locations in Tokyo, Osaka, and Yokohama, with alternate formats in Shanghai and Nanjing. Artists who have performed at Billboard Live in Japan include Steely Dan, Babyface, David Foster,Paul Stanley, Chaka Khan, Kool & the Gang, and The Beach Boys. Like its Japanese counterparts, Billboard Live Taipei will feature performances by top artists from Japan, Korea, the United States, Europe and Taiwan. The venue aims to promote musical exchanges between Taiwanese and international artists, serving as a bridge for Taiwanese talent to step onto the global stage. This effort aligns with Billboard’s mission of advancing the international presence of music cultures worldwide.

Billboard Live Taipei will introduce Taiwan to an unparalleled experience of live music combined with fine dining. Equipped with state-of-the-art audio systems, the 300-seat venue will provide an intimate setting where audiences can enjoy world-class performances up close. The restaurant will complement this experience with gourmet offerings. Billboard Live Taipei will create new opportunities for local artists to showcase their talent and contribute to the evolution ofTaiwan’s dynamic music landscape.

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About Billboard Live

Billboard Live is an international network of upscale music venues that delivers an extraordinary live music experience by showcasing performances from premier artists across various genres. These venues are consciously designed to provide both intimacy and a top-quality sonic experience, catering to true music fans. At Billboard Live, viewers enjoy shows in a unique format that bridges the gap between the artist and the audience. All locations feature state-of-the-art sound systems and stage lighting, ensuring an immersive viewing experience that captivates attendees in every seat. Billboard Live venues attract a variety of acts, ranging from budding local talents to international superstars. Each venue's bill is a careful curation that reflects Billboard’s storied history in the music industry, offering spectators not only a night of entertainment but also an intimate encounter with music history.

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January 9, 2025, Tblisi, Georgia: The Silk Road Group (“SRG”) and Rolling Stone join forces to launch The Rolling Stone Rooftop Club, the first of its kind club and event venue under the legendary Rolling Stone trademark. The new venue is set to open on the rooftop of the Telegraph Hotel in the heart of the Georgian capital, Tbilisi. The Telegraph Hotel, which is part of the Leading Hotels of the World is owned, developed and managed by Silk Hospitality, an SRG subsidiary. The Telegraph Hotel with the Rolling Stone Rooftop Club will cater to local, regional and global clientele looking for a unique, immersive lifestyle experience. The hotel is expected to open its doors in early spring 2025.

SRG in cooperation with a Shanghai based architectural firm Neri & Hu, succeeded in transforming the historic Telegraph building into a luxury hotel. The Telegraph Hotel is designed for the 21^st century traveler who demands experiences that go beyond luxurious rooms and top-quality service. Rolling Stone’s presence at the Telegraph Hotel guarantees a captivating experience, with the Rooftop Club offering an immersive journey through the history of music, showcasing legendary musicians from the late 20th century to today’s megastars.

Additionally, Silk Hospitality and Rolling Stone plan to expand their partnership for the hotel and residence lifestyle experience with Silk Hospitality and Silk Development’s mega project in the seaside town of Batumi on the Black Seacoast of Georgia where Silk in partnership with the legendary Japanese architect, Kengo Kuma is developing a spectacular Silk Tower project at the Batumi Riviera site with a multi layered concept that includes two five star hotels, a marina and beaches, a concert hall, residential buildings, shopping and entertainment spaces along with a municipal park, which SRG is donating to the city of Batumi.  

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

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

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

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

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

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

About Penske Media Corporation 

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

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The inaugural series highlights Billboard’s expanding international influence and celebrates top music talent from diverse markets worldwide

Find all covers on Billboard’s Global No. 1s Hub

Find all video interviews on Billboard’s Global No. 1s Playlist

Watch 'Global No. 1s’ rollout on Billboard News
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Billboard’s groundbreaking Global No. 1s series has officially wrapped its inaugural rollout, featuring 12 distinct cover stories that spotlight the year’s chart-topping artists from around the world. This historic initiative reflects Billboard’s commitment to celebrating music’s global diversity and deepening its ties with audiences across cultures and languages.

The Global No. 1s series debuted one week ago with a focus on the vibrant music scenes in the U.K., Japan, China, and Brazil, kicking off with covers featuring Dua Lipa, Creepy Nuts, KUN, and Ana Castela. Over the past week, additional covers from Billboard Korea, Billboard Italia, Billboard Philippines, Billboard Español, Billboard Argentina, Billboard Canada, Billboard Georgia and Billboard Arabia brought attention to even more extraordinary talent shaping the global music industry, including IU, an icon of South Korean music and cinema; Geolier, Italy’s breakout hip-hop star; BINI, the Philippines’ group redefining girl power; Edgar Barrera, the award-winning Mexican songwriter and producer; Valentino Merlo & The La Planta, Argentina’s genre-defying sensations; Diljit Dosanjh, Canada’s celebrated Punjabi artist whose global appeal continues to grow; Giorgi Gigashvili, Georgia’s classical prodigy making waves on the world stage; and Abdul Majeed Abdullah, the legendary voice of Arabian music.

“It’s a thrill to showcase this incredibly diverse mix of chart-topping artists from around the world and an honor to get to tell their stories on our global platform,” said Hannah Karp, Billboard’s Editorial Director. “Our inaugural Global No. 1s series is a powerful demonstration of Billboard’s global reach, relevance, and impact, and we can’t wait to celebrate next year’s No. 1s as we launch our historic brand in more major music markets in 2025.”

As Billboard continues to expand its footprint internationally, the Global No. 1s series underscores the brand’s authority on popular music and its ability to connect artists and fans across boundaries. This global rollout of 12 covers represents the power of music to bridge cultures, amplify diverse voices, and inspire audiences everywhere.

Billboard’s inaugural Global No. 1s series includes:

Billboard U.K.: Dua Lipa

• Dua Lipa on her year of radical optimism: “There came a point in the year where I was thinking, ‘I’ve got to sit down and write some new dreams and new plans and other things I wanted to do. I feel like I ticked so many of my boxes this year. It’s amazing.”
• Read the full Dua Lipa story here; watch her video interview here.

Billboard Japan: Creepy Nuts

• R-Shitei, one half of the hip-hop duo, on the popularity of Creepy Nuts: “We never planned to make songs that would be listened to around the world. It’s really just about expressing what we want to get out and releasing pent-up [feelings] we’ve been holding in, basically.”
• Read the full Creepy Nuts story here; watch their video interview here.

Billboard China: KUN

• KUN on what he hopes to achieve with his music: “I aspire for more individuals globally to experience music that is authentically ours as Chinese. This has consistently been my ambition.”
• Read the full KUN story here; watch his video interview here.

Billboard Brasil: Ana Castela

• Ana Castela on her journey to stardom: “Doors just keep opening for me. I never thought my face would be on a shoebox. It doesn’t just help my career; it makes dreams come true that I never even imagined. It’s awesome.”
• Read the full Ana Castela story here; watch her video interview here.

Billboard Korea: IU

• IU on embracing international collaborations: “In the past, I received many amazing offers, but the idea of collaborating with artists who spoke different languages felt daunting. I turned down those opportunities then, but I don’t feel the same way anymore. Now, I’m much more open to the idea of working with global artists.”
• Read the full IU story here; watch her video interview here.

Billboard Italia: Geolier

• Geolier on redefining his music career: “I think I’ve done a lot, [and] I want to experience this as a game. Because with all the numbers and deadlines, sometimes it seems to have become a routine job. And I surely don’t want that.”
• Read the full Geolier story here; watch his video interview here.

Billboard Philippines: BINI

• BINI member Aiah on the responsibility they feel: “We’re not just doing this for ourselves, because there are also so many artists out there who believe in this for us, old ones and new ones alike. It’s so cool to see how much trust they’ve put into us, because what happens is not just our success, but it will also come up as everyone’s success.”
• Read the full BINI story here; watch their video interview here.

Billboard Español: Edgar Barrera

• Edgar Barrera on what his humble beginnings taught him: “I started from the bottom, being the one who went and brought everyone’s food, the one who served the coffee. But thanks to that I also learned never to look down on anyone’s work, much less the one who serves me coffee, because maybe tomorrow he could be the next producer of the year, or songwriter of the year, as it happened to me.”
• Read the full Edgar Barrera story here; watch his video interview here.

Billboard Argentina: Valentino Merlo & The La Planta

• The La Planta on recording “Hoy” with Merlo: “Honestly, we felt it when we recorded it, there was something extra, an extra energy with the song. But personally, I didn’t expect to be five months at No. 1 on Billboard Argentina. It was completely surprising.”
• Read the full Valentino Merlo & The La Planta story here; watch their video interview here.

Billboard Canada: Diljit Dosanjh

• Diljit on playing his first concert outside of India in 2005: “When I arrived in Canada, that’s when I first saw the stadiums. That’s when I decided that I will perform in a stadium one day. I just knew it.”
• Read the full Diljit Dosanjh story here; watch his video interview here.

Billboard Georgia: Giorgi Gigashvili

• Giorgi on breaking musical boundaries: “The fact that I, as a classical music performer and pianist, am involved in creative, modern experimental projects makes it even more interesting to Western audiences. The global audience today is more curious and interested in experimental approaches.”
• Read the full Giorgi Gigashvili story here; watch his video interview here.

Billboard Arabia: Abdul Majeed Abdullah

• Known as “The Prince of Tarab,” Abdullah was honored with multiple awards this year at the inaugural Billboard Arabia Music Awards, including the prestigious lifetime achievement award which recognized his profound and lasting impact on the Arab music world and on Khaleeji music in particular.
• Read the full Abdul story here; watch him accept his lifetime achievement award here.

Find all the covers and cover stories on Billboard.com or on Billboard’s Global No. 1s series hub.

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About Billboard:  

Billboard is the ultimate barometer of success in music. Through its iconic charts, breaking news, thought leadership, multi-platform storytelling and world class events, Billboard tracks the world’s top musicians and the business that powers them. Since its origin in 1894, music leaders and fans across the world look to Billboard as the most trusted source for music information, spanning 15 countries and published in 10 languages. The prestigious Billboard Music Awards are the only premium awards ceremony that recognize musicians for their undeniable achievements on the Billboard charts, using pure data to determine the winners, rather than relying on opaque committees or undisclosed voters to select the honorees giving fans maximum impact at each year's ceremony, as Billboard's chart data measures fans' engagement with their favorite music. Billboard’s other premium experiences range from the Billboard Power 100 to Billboard Women in Music, Billboard Latin Music Week, and Billboard Live, which connects the most impactful artists and industry leaders with fans from all cultures and corners of the globe.

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

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

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PRINT JOURNALIST OF THE YEAR

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

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ONLINE JOURNALIST OF THE YEAR — Tied to an Organization  

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

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ONLINE JOURNALIST OF THE YEAR — Independent

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

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PHOTOJOURNALIST OF THE YEAR

• 2nd: Dan Doperalski, Variety

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

Film Critic — Under 1,000 words

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

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Film Critic — Over 1,000 words

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

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TV Critic

• 2nd: Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter

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Music Critic

• 3rd: Mesfin Fekadu, The Hollywood Reporter

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ANY MEDIA PLATFORM (BROADCAST, PRINT, OR ONLINE)

Celebrity Investigative, Any Media

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

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Headline, Any Media

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

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BOOK

Non-Fiction Book

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

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PHOTOGRAPHY/ART (PRINT OR ONLINE)

News Photo

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

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Portrait Photo, TV/Film

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

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Portrait Photo, Music/Arts

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

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Feature Photo

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

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Action Photo

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

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Photo Essay

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

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Illustration

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

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Page Layout

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

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Cover Art

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

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PRINT/ONLINE

Business, Film, Print/Online

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

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Business, TV/Streaming, Print/Online

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

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Business, Music related, Print/Online

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

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

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

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Entertainment Industry/Arts Investigative, Print/Online

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

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Obituary/In Appreciation, Film Personalities, Print/Online

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

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Obituary/In Appreciation, TV Personalities, Print/Online

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

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

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

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PRINT (NEWSPAPERS OR MAGAZINES)

General News, Print

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

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CELEBRITY NEWS, PRINT 

Diversity in the TV/Film Industry, Print

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Film Industry Feature — Under 1,000 Words, Print

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

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TV Industry Feature — Under 1,000 Words, Print

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

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

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

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Film Industry Feature — Over 1,000 Words, Print

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

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TV Industry Feature — Over 1,000 Words, Print

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

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

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

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Celebrity Feature, Print

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

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Columnist, Print

• 3rd: Andre Gee, Rolling Stone

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Commentary Analysis/Trend, Film, Print

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

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Commentary Analysis/Trend, TV, Print

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

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Commentary Analysis/Trend, Music, Print

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

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Entertainment Publication, Print

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

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TV/VIDEO/FILM

Personality Profile, Film Personalities, TV

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

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RADIO/PODCASTS

Anchor/Host, Radio/Podcast

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Best Arts or Entertainment Regular Podcast

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

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ONLINE (CONTENT EXCLUSIVE TO THE INTERNET)

Hard News, TV/Streaming Related, Online

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

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Hard News, Film Related, Online

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

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Hard News, Music/Arts Related, Online

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

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Soft News, TV/Streaming Related, Online

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

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Soft News, Film Related, Online

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

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Soft News, Music/Arts Related, Online

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

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Diversity in the TV/Streaming Industry, Online

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

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Diversity in the Film Industry, Online

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

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Diversity in the Music/Performing Arts Industry, Online

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

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Personality Profile, Film Personalities, Online

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

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Personality Profile, Music Personalities, Online

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

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TV Feature, Online

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

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Film Feature, Actor Related, Online

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

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Film Feature, Filmmaker Related, Online

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

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Film Feature, Production/History Related, Online

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

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Theater Feature, Online

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

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Celebrity Feature, Online

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

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Columnist, Online

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

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Commentary Analysis/Trend, Film, Online

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

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Commentary Analysis/Trend, TV, Online

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

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Commentary Analysis/Trend, Other Arts, Online

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

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Entertainment Website, Online

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

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ENTERTAINMENT BLOG BY AN INDIVIDUAL NOT TIED TO AN ORGANIZATION

Entertainment Blog

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

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SOCIAL MEDIA

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

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

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About Penske Media Corporation 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Report Methodology

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

Sportico, the global media and publishing leader in the business of sports, today announces the appointment of Tony Haskel as its new Chief Revenue Officer. In his role, Haskel will oversee all aspects of Sportico’s business operations across all platforms, including sales, marketing, international ventures, licensing, social media, membership growth, branded content, and live events. He will report to Paul Rainey, Executive Vice President, Operations & Finance, Penske Media Corporation, and be based in New York.

“We are very excited to welcome Tony Haskel to the Sportico team,” said Rainey. “Tony joins Sportico at a pivotal moment in its growth as the brand continues to define what it means to be the global leader in sports business media. His leadership will be key as Sportico expands its reach and deepens its influence, all while continuing to deliver cutting-edge insights and industry-leading content.”

“I’m honored to join Sportico at this crucial stage of its growth,” said Haskel. “In just four years, Sportico has become the go-to destination for professionals looking for trusted insights, data, analytics, breaking stories, industry profiles and community within the ever-growing sports industry. I’m excited to contribute to the brand’s ongoing success and to work alongside such a talented team of journalists and business operators.”

Haskel brings his extensive experience to Sportico, having previously served as New York and New England Sales Director at Mansueto Ventures, where he spearheaded partnership opportunities across a diverse portfolio of platforms, channels and content. His extensive career includes leadership roles such as Head of Partnerships at Bloomberg Live (Bloomberg Media), Vice President and Publisher of Money (Time Inc.), Executive Sales Director of FORTUNE (Time Inc.), National Advertising Director of Bonnier Mountain Group and Advertising Director of Condé Nast Portfolio.

Haskel graduated from the University of Vermont with a Bachelor of Arts degree, with post graduate certifications from New York University and Columbia Business School. He also serves on the advisory board of the University of Vermont’s Grossman School of Business and the Kelly Brush Foundation.

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 and Los Angeles with reporters throughout the world committed to providing breaking news in the sports business industry covered by the world’s top journalists.

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Honoring Excellence in Art Achievements in the US  

Winners Will Be Announced Online on December 4, 2024, and Celebrated in Person at Art Basel Miami Beach

To See the Full Story and List of Nominees Link HERE

Today, ARTnews  announced the launch of its first-ever ARTnews Awards, a new editorial project honoring excellence in art achievements at US arts institutions. Winners will be announced online on December 4 and celebrated during a cocktail reception that evening in Miami coinciding with Art Basel. Categories include Emerging Artist of the Year, Established Artist of the Year, Lifetime Achievement, Best Thematic Museum Show, and Best Gallery Group Show.  

Nominations were decided by an eight-person jury made up of six of today’s most closely watched curators, along with two ARTnews senior editors. The same group will choose the eventual winners. To select the winners, each juror submitted one to three candidates per category, with the full jury voting to select five final nominees per category. A second meeting was conducted to select the winners for each category. 

“Based on exhibitions that take place during a discrete period of time, the ARTnews Awards bring to the art world an honor similar to the Golden Globes or the Grammys. These are annual industry awards that artists, curators, and institutions will be proud to receive, and that will mark an exciting new moment on the calendar.”– Sarah Douglas, Editor-In-Chief, ARTnews.  

The jury includes Cecilia Alemani, Donald R. Mullen, Jr. Director & Chief Curator, High Line Art; Naomi Beckwith, Deputy Director & Jennifer and David Stockman Chief Curator, Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum; Candice Hopkins (Carcross/Tagish First Nation), Executive Director & Chief Curator, Forge Project; Tina Kukielski, Susan Sollins Executive Director & Chief Curator, Art21; María Elena Ortiz, Curator, Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth; and Pilar Tompkins Rivas, Chief Curator & Deputy Director, Curatorial & Collections, Lucas Museum of Narrative Art; as well as ARTnews’s Maximilíano Durón and Alex Greenberger. 

 About ARTnews:  

Since 1902, ARTnews has been the most trusted source for news of the global art world and the art market. It is a digital-first publication that delivers up-to-the minute developments across its website and newsletters. Our one print issue is the annual Top 200 Collectors issue which, since 1990, has been the definitive source on the world’s most active and important art collectors. The publication's thousands of contributors have included Alfred Barr, Bernard Berenson, Kenneth Clark, Robert Coles, Arthur C. Danto, Carlos Fuentes, Pete Hamill, Aldous Huxley, Steve Martin, Louise Nevelson, Bob Nickas, Francine Prose, Harold Rosenberg, David Salle, Jean-Paul Sartre, and William Carlos Williams. 

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Today, Fairchild Media Group (FMG) announced the appointment of Melissa Rocco to Senior Vice President of Sales. In her role, Rocco will oversee the sales team and be responsible for driving global brand partnerships, working with clients and agency partners. She will also be responsible for optimizing budgets while driving revenue for Fairchild Media’s portfolio of brands which include Women’s Wear Daily (WWD), WWD Weekend, Beauty Inc., Footwear News (FN), Sourcing Journal, Rivet and Fairchild Live Events, which commands a combined global audience of 18 million. She will report to Amanda Smith, CEO, Fairchild Media Group and be based in New York.  

“I’m thrilled to welcome Melissa to the Fairchild team,” said Smith. “She’s an incredibly accomplished sales leader with a deep understanding of the marketplace and will bring a new level of digital innovation to the team. Her spirit, drive and leadership is absolutely key to our path forward and I’m excited for everything that’s in store.”

"It's truly an exciting time for the fashion, beauty, and retail industries," said Rocco. "Digital innovation and technology have never been more integral to the customer experience, and the iconic Fairchild brands are right at the center of that conversation. I'm thrilled to be working with this team and all of the FMG partners to build on what has been accomplished and create new opportunities to tell their stories.”

Prior to joining Fairchild, Rocco was the Senior Vice President of Sales of Fast Company, leading all global sales efforts, initiatives, and brand partnerships. After three years as one of FastCo’s most successful sales directors, Rocco took over Fast Company‘s traditional role of Publisher in October 2020. She guided the sales team through the most challenging stretches in media and business to contribute to parent company Mansueto Ventures’ best-ever financial performance.  Rocco and her team oversaw the success of all-new platforms and programs built to respond dynamically to editorial, custom, partner, and audience needs. Prior to Fast Company, Rocco was a successful digital-first seller at iconic media properties, including Time Inc., IDG, Meredith, and more. Rocco holds a bachelor's degree in journalism and print publishing from Ithaca College.

About Fairchild Media Group  

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

• The star-studded special surpassed 12.9M in reach. 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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About Fairchild Media Group

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

About Gold Derby

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

About Fairchild Media Group  

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Book Details:

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

About the Authors:

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

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

About WWD

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Known for her razor-sharp wit and fearless humor, Nikki Glaser has established herself as one of the funniest voices in comedy today.  In August of this year, the Los Angeles Times boldlydescribed the knock-out comic, “Nikki Glaser is suddenly the hottest name in comedy."  Previously Glaser headlined her first critically-acclaimed HBO comedy special “Good Clean Filth” in 2022, and earned an EMMY nomination for this year’s “Nikki Glaser: Someday You'll Die,” which set the record for both the best premiere night for an HBO comedy special in more than two years and for the #1 largest streaming audience for a Comedy Special in HBO Max/Max history. In 2021, Glaser launched “The Nikki Glaser Podcast” for iHeartMedia and Will Ferrell’s Big Money Players Podcast Network (BMP). She currently hosts and executive produces “Lovers and Liars,” the spinoff of the hit HBO Max and CW reality dating series “FBoy Island,” which Glaser hosted and executive produced for three seasons. Glaser recently wrapped her global THE GOOD GIRL stand-up tour and is currently on her ALIVE AND UNWELL tour across the country through May 2025.

The Golden Globe Awards, often referred to as “Hollywood’s Party of the Year®,” is the largest awards show in the world to celebrate the best of both film and television. Multi-Emmy Award®-winning producing duo Glenn Weiss and Ricky Kirshner of White Cherry Entertainment (WCE) will return as executive producing showrunners for the 82nd Golden Globes. Dick Clark Productions will plan, host and produce the annual Golden Globes, which has been viewed in more than 185 countries and territories worldwide.  

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

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

About The Golden Globes®

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

About Dick Clark Productions

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

About CBS

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

About Penske Media Corporation      

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Known for her razor-sharp wit and fearless humor, Nikki Glaser has established herself as one of the funniest voices in comedy today.  In August of this year, the Los Angeles Times boldly described the knock-out comic, “Nikki Glaser is suddenly the hottest name in comedy."  Previously Glaser headlined her first critically-acclaimed HBO comedy special “Good Clean Filth” in 2022, and earned an EMMY nomination for this year’s “Nikki Glaser: Someday You'll Die,” which set the record for both the best premiere night for an HBO comedy special in more than two years and for the #1 largest streaming audience for a Comedy Special in HBO Max/Max history. In 2021, Glaser launched “The Nikki Glaser Podcast” for iHeartMedia and Will Ferrell’s Big Money Players Podcast Network (BMP). She currently hosts and executive produces “Lovers and Liars,” the spinoff of the hit HBO Max and CW reality dating series “FBoy Island,” which Glaser hosted and executive produced for three seasons. Glaser recently wrapped her global THE GOOD GIRL stand-up tour and is currently on her ALIVE AND UNWELL tour across the country through May 2025.

The Golden Globe Awards, often referred to as “Hollywood’s Party of the Year®,” is the largest awards show in the world to celebrate the best of both film and television. Multi-Emmy Award®-winning producing duo Glenn Weiss and Ricky Kirshner of White Cherry Entertainment (WCE) will return as executive producing showrunners for the 82nd Golden Globes.  Dick Clark Productions will plan, host and produce the annual Golden Globes, which has been viewed in more than 185 countries and territories worldwide.  

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

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

About The Golden Globes®

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

About Dick Clark Productions

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

About CBS

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

About Penske Media Corporation      

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Follow the event on social media:

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ABOUT BILLBOARD:

Billboard is the ultimate barometer of success in music. Through its iconic charts, breaking news, thought leadership, multi-platform storytelling and world class events, Billboard tracks the world’s top musicians and the business that powers them. Since its origin in 1894, music leaders and fans across the world look to Billboard as the most trusted source for music information, spanning 15 countries and published in 10 languages. The prestigious Billboard Music Awards are the only premium awards ceremony that recognize musicians for their undeniable achievements on the Billboard charts, using pure data to determine the winners, rather than relying on opaque committees or undisclosed voters to select the honorees giving fans maximum impact at each year's ceremony, as Billboard's chart data measures fans' engagement with their favorite music. Billboard’s other premium experiences range from the Billboard Power 100 to Billboard Women in Music, Billboard Latin Music Week, and Billboard Live, which connects the most impactful artists and industry leaders with fans from all cultures and corners of the globe.

ABOUT THE FILLMORE MIAMI BEACH

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

ABOUT J BALVIN

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

ABOUT AZZARO PARFUMS

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

ABOUT CHEETOS

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

ABOUT CHEVRON

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

ABOUT JOHNNIE WALKER

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

ABOUT SAVE THE MUSIC

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

ABOUT SMIRNOFF

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

ABOUT ULTA BEAUTY

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

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