Leila Cobo and Jason Lipshutz Both Promoted to Lead Editorial at Billboard as Chief Content Officers
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New York, NY – January 20, 2026 – Global music authority Billboard is proud to announce the promotion of two proven executives to lead its editorial team. Leila Cobo and Jason Lipshutz have been elevated to Co-Chief Content Officers. Previously, the pair was respectively the Chief Content Officer of Billboard Latin, and the Executive Director of Music. Cobo and Lipshutz will share total oversight of Billboard's editorial content and newsroom operations as well as marquee franchises including Women in Music, Latin Music Week, The Stage at SXSW and more. Additionally, Cobo will continue to oversee Billboard’s Latin music coverage while adding Country music to her scope. Lipshutz will continue to oversee Pop Music, adding Rock, Hip-Hop, and Dance to his role. Both will report to Billboard CEO, Mike Van, effective immediately.
“I am so proud to recognize two incredibly deserving talents within the organization,” said Jay Penske, Chairman and CEO, Penske Media Corporation. “Leila is one of the most well-regarded voices and leaders in Latin American music today. She has brought unprecedented awareness to the genre, championing talent and building globally recognized franchises that celebrate it. Similarly, Jason is one of the most trusted voices in modern pop music and brings passion and creativity to his work. I look forward to watching Leila and Jason helm Billboard’s editorial content and evolve it for the future.”
“We are thrilled to recognize such extraordinary leaders within our organization," said Mike Van, CEO of Billboard. “What Leila has been able to create over the years through her commitment to excellence, deep relationships and passion for music is unprecedented. Additionally, watching Jason grow with Billboard over the years into such a respected and committed leader of the organization is incredible. Together, Leila and Jason bring unmatched expertise, enthusiasm balanced with vision, and business savvy to these roles positioning Billboard’s world class editorial content and events for a bold and exciting future.”
“It’s an honor to steer the content of Billboard, the most respected, forward-looking music media brand in the world,” said Cobo. “It is also a privilege to do so alongside Jason, an absolute encyclopedia of musical knowledge. I am thankful to Jay Penske and Mike Van for their unwavering belief in my ability and giving me this opportunity. I look forward to continuing to elevate diverse voices and genres, expanding Billboard’s storytelling, and shining a spotlight on the global music landscape.”
“I’m thrilled to lead an extraordinary team alongside my friend and colleague Leila Cobo, and grateful to PMC leadership for this opportunity,” said Lipshutz. “As someone who has worked at every level of the Billboard editorial team, I know the beating heart of this brand, understand the talent on our staff, and see the potential for what we can accomplish in the coming years.”
Leila Cobo is heralded as one of the foremost authorities on Latin music, having been the first U.S. based journalist to cover the genre extensively daily. Since joining Billboard, Cobo has transformed how Latin music is covered in the U.S. and spearheads Billboard Latin Music Week, the largest gathering in the Latin music industry. Born and raised in Colombia, Leila is a Fulbright scholar with degrees in classical piano performance from Manhattan School of Music and a master's in communications from the Annenberg School at USC. Jason Lipshutz, a fixture of modern music journalism for over a decade, has covered iconic artists such as Taylor Swift, U2, and Lorde, while guiding Billboard's editorial strategy across Pop and Rock music. His book, It Starts With One: The Legend and Legacy of Linkin Park, was published in 2024.
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THE 83RD ANNUAL GOLDEN GLOBES reached an average of 18 Million Total Viewers, according to Nielsen estimates.
Golden Globes programming on CBS and Paramount+ during the week (the 83rd GOLDEN GLOBES, “ET: LIVE ON THE GOLDEN GLOBES RED CARPET,” and new primetime special GOLDEN EVE) reached a combined 21 Million Viewers, according to Nielsen.
THE 83RD ANNUAL GOLDEN GLOBES delivered nearly 9M viewers (8.66M), ranking as the Most-Watched Awards Show since the Oscars (aired March 2, 2025) according to Nielsen Panel+Big Data Live+Same Day ratings.
The awards special was the #1 entertainment program of the week.
The awards special aired on CBS Sunday, Jan. 11 LIVE 8:00PM ET/ 5:00PM PT and again on the west coast 8:20pm - 11:40PM PT.
Nikki Glaser’s monologue garnered nearly 14MM+ views in the first 36 hours across Globes Globes social media platforms.
ET: LIVE ON THE GOLDEN GLOBES RED CARPET (7:00-8:00pm ET, the official Golden Globes pre show) averaged 3.40m Live+SD viewers according to Nielsen Panel+Big Data Live+Same Day ratings.
THE 83RD ANNUAL GOLDEN GLOBES had its most social show ever, generating 42M Social Engagements, up +5% YOY. [Source: SCR, 1/11/26, linear]
In Canada, THE 83RD ANNUAL GOLDEN GLOBES was the MOST-WATCHED Golden Globes broadcast in Citytv history and the highest among A25-54 in six years, reaching 3.57M Canadians with year-over-year growth of +13% (2+) and an impressive +65% (A25-54).
[Source: Numeris. Ind 2+ and A25-54, Total Canada AMA (000) & Rch (000), Live + Same Day Viewing]
The #GoldenGlobes hashtag trended #1 Worldwide for 11 hours and #1 in 27 countries, with 19 additional Golden Globes related topics also trending. [Source: trends24.in, getdaytrends.com, 1/11/26]
With nearly 400 international Golden Globes Voters and a commitment to celebrate the global entertainment ecosystem, The Golden Globes was broadcast in 165 territories and licensed to 16 international distributors.
*Source: Reach based on Nielsen 6+ Minute qualifier.
Women’s Wear Daily (WWD), the global authority on fashion, beauty, business, and culture, will return to the Golden Globes® red carpet on Sunday, January 11, delivering real-time coverage of the evening’s most talked-about fashion and beauty moments to audiences worldwide. The WWD red carpet pre-show begins at 3:00 p.m. PT / 6:00 p.m. ET, with live coverage continuing through 4:30 p.m. PT / 7:30 p.m. ET.
Marking its third year reporting live from the Golden Globes red carpet, WWD will once again bring its editorial expertise to awards season, with celebrity host Jeannie Mai joined by WWD’s Style Director, Alex Badia, and Beauty Inc Editor-in-Chief Jenny B. Fine, offering authoritative commentary and insight into the looks and trends shaping the cultural conversation.
WWD’s coverage live from the Golden Globes is presented by Amazon Beauty, which will be integrated across WWD’s red carpet programming throughout the weekend. Amazon Beauty’s special correspondent, Haley Kalil, known to her more than 25 million followers as @haleyybaylee, will provide beauty trend commentary as part of WWD’s pre-show programming.
“WWD has long served as a trusted voice and authority for the fashion and beauty industries, and our presence at the Golden Globes reflects how the red carpet is a showcase of creativity, commerce, and collaboration,” said Amanda Smith, Chief Executive Officer of Fairchild Media Group. “WWD’s live coverage of the red carpet brings industry knowledge and insider perspective to audiences seeking the depth, access, and insight that only we can provide.”
WWD will lead fashion and beauty red carpet reporting throughout Golden Globes weekend, with real-time coverage streaming on WWD’s Golden Globes page, alongside on-air appearances, multiplatform reporting, and social-first storytelling. Viewers can follow along across WWD.com, WWD’s social platforms including Instagram, YouTube, TikTok and X, as well as the Red Carpet Beauty storefront on Amazon.com/RedCarpetBeauty, and Amazon Live.
About WWD
Women’s Wear Daily (WWD) provides a balance of timely, credible business news and key fashion trends for leading retailers, designers, manufacturers, marketers, financiers, Wall Street analysts, international moguls, media executives, ad agencies, trend-makers, and global consumers. Founded in 1910 by Edmund Fairchild and helmed for over two decades by legendary publisher John B. Fairchild, WWD has been the daily media of record and the industry voice of authority for over 115 years. Operated and published by Penske Media Corporation under Fairchild Media Group, WWD reaches a global audience of nearly 16 million+ every month across print, digital, mobile, video, social, and events, including the annual WWD Apparel & Retail CEO Summit and Global Summits in 3 international markets. As an increasingly complex marketplace heightens the need for information and competitive intelligence, WWD delivers spirited coverage with frequency, integrity, and a legacy of getting it right and getting it first.
Women’s Wear Daily (WWD), the global authority on fashion, beauty, business, and culture, will return to the Golden Globes® red carpet on Sunday, January 11, delivering real-time coverage of the evening’s most talked-about fashion and beauty moments to audiences worldwide. The WWD red carpet pre-show begins at 3:00 p.m. PT / 6:00 p.m. ET, with live coverage continuing through 4:30 p.m. PT / 7:30 p.m. ET.
Marking its third year reporting live from the Golden Globes red carpet, WWD will once again bring its editorial expertise to awards season, with celebrity host Jeannie Mai joined by WWD’s Style Director, Alex Badia, and Beauty Inc Editor-in-Chief Jenny B. Fine, offering authoritative commentary and insight into the looks and trends shaping the cultural conversation.
WWD’s coverage live from the Golden Globes is presented by Amazon Beauty, which will be integrated across WWD’s red carpet programming throughout the weekend. Amazon Beauty’s special correspondent, Haley Kalil, known to her more than 25 million followers as @haleyybaylee, will provide beauty trend commentary as part of WWD’s pre-show programming.
“WWD has long served as a trusted voice and authority for the fashion and beauty industries, and our presence at the Golden Globes reflects how the red carpet is a showcase of creativity, commerce, and collaboration,” said Amanda Smith, Chief Executive Officer of Fairchild Media Group. “WWD’s live coverage of the red carpet brings industry knowledge and insider perspective to audiences seeking the depth, access, and insight that only we can provide.”
WWD will lead fashion and beauty red carpet reporting throughout Golden Globes weekend, with real-time coverage streaming on WWD’s Golden Globes page, alongside on-air appearances, multiplatform reporting, and social-first storytelling. Viewers can follow along across WWD.com, WWD’s social platforms including Instagram, YouTube, TikTok and X, as well as the Red Carpet Beauty storefront on Amazon.com/RedCarpetBeauty, and Amazon Live.
About WWD
Women’s Wear Daily (WWD) provides a balance of timely, credible business news and key fashion trends for leading retailers, designers, manufacturers, marketers, financiers, Wall Street analysts, international moguls, media executives, ad agencies, trend-makers, and global consumers. Founded in 1910 by Edmund Fairchild and helmed for over two decades by legendary publisher John B. Fairchild, WWD has been the daily media of record and the industry voice of authority for over 115 years. Operated and published by Penske Media Corporation under Fairchild Media Group, WWD reaches a global audience of nearly 16 million+ every month across print, digital, mobile, video, social, and events, including the annual WWD Apparel & Retail CEO Summit and Global Summits in 3 international markets. As an increasingly complex marketplace heightens the need for information and competitive intelligence, WWD delivers spirited coverage with frequency, integrity, and a legacy of getting it right and getting it first.
Today, Rolling Stone announced its return to South by Southwest® (SXSW®) in Austin, TX, with its highly anticipated Future of Music showcase, presented by JBL, a three-night concert series celebrating the trailblazing artists shaping the music of tomorrow. Now in its fourth year, the showcase will feature a curated selection of artists spanning pop, hip-hop, country, música mexicana, and more. Future of Music will take place Thursday, March 12 through Saturday, March 14, 2026 at ACL Live at the Moody Theater.
U.K. pop singer Lola Young, who broke through with hits including “Messy,” will headline opening night on Thursday, March 12, bringing her raw, soulful songwriting and powerhouse vocals to the SXSW stage. The pioneering Mexican American group Fuerza Regida will headline Friday, March 13, showcasing their arena-sized energy and urban corrido sound, and they'll be joined by several acts from Street Mob Records, the label founded by Fuerza frontman Jesús Ortiz Paz. Texas native BigXthaPlug will close out the three-night run on Saturday, March 14, delivering his booming, gravel-throated flow and vivid storytelling heard on breakout tracks like “Texas.” Additional performers for all three nights will be announced in the coming weeks.
“Rolling Stone has shaped how generations discover and talk about music, and you can hear that influence in today’s biggest artists,” said Julian Holguin, CEO of Rolling Stone. “Future of Music is our way of bringing that spirit to SXSW: a stage for the artists who are about to be everywhere. We’re excited to return to Austin in 2026 and bring fans three nights of incredible live music.”
Rolling Stone’s Future of Music showcase will be ticketed in 2026 for the first time. General on-sale begins Friday, January 9 via AXS. There is limited space available on a first-come, first- served basis for SXSW Platinum and SXSW Music Badge Holders, as well as fans with SXSW Music Festival Wristbands.
“Rolling Stone shows up at SXSW with the same mission we live for: discovering new talent and introducing people to their next favorite artist,” said Brian Hobbs, VP of Music at SXSW. “Their Future of Music program hits that sweet spot. They’ve been on a roll bringing elite talent to Austin since 2023, and we’re excited to keep that streak going.”
Past Future of Music headliners have included Benson Boone, Peso Pluma, Rema, Young Miko, Megan Moroney, and Ivan Cornejo, among others.
The Future of Music concert series coincides with Rolling Stone's Future of Music print issue, on newsstands in April. Additional editorial coverage will roll out in mid-March. The showcase includes talent featured in the fourth annual Future 25 list, which highlights the artists who have the Rolling Stone staff most excited about the future of music in 2026 and beyond.
TICKETS & MORE INFORMATION
Ticket sales will open on Friday, January 9 at 10 a.m. CT via AXS. Tickets will be available HERE.
For updates and additional announcements, visit RollingStone.com and follow @RollingStone. As always, Rolling Stone journalists will report live from SXSW throughout March 12–18, 2026, bringing audiences the latest news, photography, performance videos, and artist interviews from the showcase.
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ABOUT ROLLING STONE:
Five decades since its founding, Rolling Stone today has evolved into a multi-platform content brand with unrivalled access and authority. Published in 10 languages, Rolling Stone has a global audience of over 75 million across 16 international editions. Staying true to its mission to tell exceptional stories that illuminate the culture of our times, Rolling Stone is an authority for music reviews, in-depth interviews, hard-hitting political commentary, and award-winning journalism across print, digital, mobile, video, social and events. Operated and published by Penske Media Corporation, Rolling Stone provides “all the news that fits.”
ABOUT SXSW:
SXSW dedicates itself to helping creative people achieve their goals. Founded in 1987 in Austin, Texas, SXSW is known worldwide for conferences and festivals that celebrate the convergence of technology, film and television, music, education, comedy and culture. The annual event serves global professionals through sessions, showcases, screenings, exhibitions, and networking that consistently generates unexpected discoveries when diverse communities come together. SXSW 2026 runs March 12-18 in downtown Austin, preceded by SXSW EDU March 9-12. Learn more at sxsw.com.
ABOUT JBL:
For over 75 years, JBL has shaped life’s most memorable moments at the intersection of music, lifestyle, gaming and sports. JBL elevates listening experiences with superior audio quality and product designs that encourage individuality and self-expression. With unmatched professional credentials and industry-leading innovation, JBL is a trailblazer in the audio industry because of passionate and talented engineers and designers around the globe. JBL Pro Sound is the foremost technology pushing culture forward through major pop culture events and partnerships with the world’s top talent across music, sports and esports.
Today, the Golden Globes® announced the lineup of presenters for the 83rd Annual Golden Globes®, which will air live on Sunday, January 11, 2026, (8:00-11:00 PM, live ET/5:00-8:00 PM, live PT) on the CBS Television Network, and stream on Paramount+ in the U.S.* Presenters for the first major award show of the season will take the stage alongside returning host, acclaimed Golden Globe, GRAMMY®, and Emmy®-nominated comedian and actress Nikki Glaser.
Presenters for the 83rd Annual Golden Globes® include:
Amanda Seyfried
Ana de Armas
Ayo Edebiri
Charli xcx
Chris Pine
Colman Domingo
Connor Storrie
Dakota Fanning
Dave Franco
Diane Lane
George Clooney
Hailee Steinfeld
Hudson Williams
Jason Bateman
Jennifer Garner
Joe Keery
Judd Apatow
Julia Roberts
Justin Hartley
Kathryn Hahn
Keegan-Michael Key
Kevin Bacon
Kevin Hart
Kyra Sedgwick
Lalisa Manobal
Luke Grimes
Macaulay Culkin
Marlon Wayans
Melissa McCarthy
Mila Kunis
Miley Cyrus
Minnie Driver
Orlando Bloom
Pamela Anderson
Priyanka Chopra Jonas
Queen Latifah
Regina Hall
Sean Hayes
Snoop Dogg
Wanda Sykes
Will Arnett
Zoë Kravitz
The Golden Globes®, often referred to as “Hollywood’s Party of the Year®,” is the largest awards show in the world to celebrate the best of film, television, and now podcasting. Multi-Emmy Award®-winning producing duo Glenn Weiss and Ricky Kirshner of White Cherry Entertainment (WCE) will return as executive producing showrunners for the 83rd Annual Golden Globes®. Dick Clark Productions will plan, host and produce the 83rd Annual Golden Globes®, which has been viewed in more than 185 countries and territories worldwide. This year's votes were again tabulated by KPMG, the U.S. audit, tax, and advisory firm.
*Paramount+ Premium plan subscribers will have access to stream live via the live feed of their local CBS affiliate on the service, as well as on-demand. Paramount+ Essential subscribers will not have the option to stream live, but will have access to on-demand the day after the special airs.
About Golden Globes®
As a premier entertainment awards show since 1944, the annual Golden Globes has honored achievements in both television and film. Over the last three decades, the Golden Globes has enabled donations of more than $55 million to entertainment-related charities including scholarship programs, film restoration projects and humanitarian efforts. This funding has also supported diverse programs in partnership with advocacy groups aimed at promoting greater access in Hollywood for underserved communities. Dick Clark Productions is the owner and producer of the Golden Globes. For more information on the Golden Globes, please visit GoldenGlobes.com and follow us on X, Instagram, Facebook, Threads and TikTok.
About Paramount, a Skydance Corporation
Paramount, a Skydance Corporation (Nasdaq: PSKY) is a leading, next‐generation global media and entertainment company, comprised of three business segments: Studios, Direct‐to‐Consumer, and TV Media. The Company’s portfolio unites legendary brands, including Paramount Pictures, Paramount Television, CBS – America’s most‐watched broadcast network, CBS News, Nickelodeon, MTV, BET, Comedy Central, Showtime, Paramount+, Pluto TV, and Skydance’s Animation, Film, Television, Interactive/Games, and Sports divisions. For more information please visit www.paramount.com.
About Dick Clark Productions
Dick Clark Productions (DCP) is the world’s largest owner and producer of televised live event entertainment programming including “The Golden Globes,” the largest awards show in the world to celebrate the best of film, television and podcasting, “American Music Awards,” “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve,” the No. 1 entertainment special in America, “Golden Eve,” “Academy of Country Music Awards,” “Billboard Music Awards,” “Rising Stars of Country Music,” Emmy®-winning series “So You Think You Can Dance,” and “American Bandstand,” the iconic and groundbreaking cultural phenomenon that defined a generation. Dick Clark Productions also possesses one of the world’s most extensive and unique entertainment archive libraries with more than 60 years of award-winning shows, historic specials, performances, and legendary programming. Dick Clark Productions is owned by Penske Media Corporation. For more information, please visit DickClark.com.
Today, the Golden Globes® announced presenters and special appearances set for “Golden Eve: The Golden Globes Honor Helen Mirren & Sarah Jessica Parker,” a new primetime special airing Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET/PT on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+ in the U.S.*. The special will honor Helen Mirren, recipient of the 2026 Cecil B. DeMille Award, and Sarah Jessica Parker, recipient of the 2026 Carol Burnett Award, ahead of the 83rd Annual Golden Globes®.
“Golden Eve: The Golden Globes Honor Helen Mirren & Sarah Jessica Parker” features Harrison Ford, who will present to Helen Mirren, with special appearances from last year’s Cecil B. DeMille and Carol Burnett Award recipients Viola Davis and Ted Danson, plus Carol Burnett, Colman Domingo, Kristin Davis, Tessa Thompson, and Vin Diesel.
First created in 1952 and honoring the eponymous director, the Cecil B. DeMille Award has been bestowed on 69 honorees drawn from Hollywood’s greatest and most iconic talents, including Barbra Streisand, Jack Warner, Oprah Winfrey, Robert Redford, Sidney Poitier, Viola Davis, and Walt Disney.
Created in 2019 and initially awarded to its namesake, the Carol Burnett Award is presented to an honoree who has made outstanding contributions to television on or off screen. The recipient is selected based on their body of work and the lasting impact of their television career achievements on both the industry and audiences. Past recipients include Ellen DeGeneres, Norman Lear, Ryan Murphy, and Ted Danson.
The Golden Globes®, often referred to as “Hollywood’s Party of the Year®,” is the largest awards show in the world to celebrate the best of film, television, and now podcasting. Multi-Emmy Award®-winning producing duo Glenn Weiss and Ricky Kirshner of White Cherry Entertainment (WCE) will return as executive producing showrunners for the 83rd Annual Golden Globes®. Dick Clark Productions will plan, host and produce the 83rd Annual Golden Globes®, which has been viewed in more than 185 countries and territories worldwide. This year's votes were again tabulated by KPMG, the U.S. audit, tax, and advisory firm.
The 83rd Annual Golden Globes®, the first major award show of the season, will be hosted by acclaimed Golden Globe, GRAMMY® and Emmy®-nominated comedian and actress Nikki Glaser, and will air on Sunday, January 11, 2026 (8:00-11:00 PM, live ET/5:00-8:00 PM, live PT) on the CBS Television Network, and stream on Paramount+ in the U.S.*.
*Paramount+ Premium plan subscribers will have access to stream live via the live feed of their local CBS affiliate on the service, as well as on-demand. Paramount+ Essential subscribers will not have the option to stream live, but will have access to on-demand the day after the special airs.
About Golden Globes®
As a premier entertainment awards show since 1944, the annual Golden Globes has honored achievements in both television and film. Over the last three decades, the Golden Globes has enabled donations of more than $55 million to entertainment-related charities including scholarship programs, film restoration projects and humanitarian efforts. This funding has also supported diverse programs in partnership with advocacy groups aimed at promoting greater access in Hollywood for underserved communities. Dick Clark Productions is the owner and producer of the Golden Globes. For more information on the Golden Globes, please visit GoldenGlobes.com and follow us on X, Instagram, Facebook, Threads and TikTok.
About Paramount, a Skydance Corporation
Paramount, a Skydance Corporation (Nasdaq: PSKY) is a leading, next‐generation global media and entertainment company, comprised of three business segments: Studios, Direct‐to‐Consumer, and TV Media. The Company’s portfolio unites legendary brands, including Paramount Pictures, Paramount Television, CBS – America’s most‐watched broadcast network, CBS News, Nickelodeon, MTV, BET, Comedy Central, Showtime, Paramount+, Pluto TV, and Skydance’s Animation, Film, Television, Interactive/Games, and Sports divisions. For more information please visit www.paramount.com.
About Dick Clark Productions
Dick Clark Productions (DCP) is the world’s largest owner and producer of televised live event entertainment programming including “The Golden Globes,” the largest awards show in the world to celebrate the best of film, television and podcasting, “American Music Awards,” “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve,” the No. 1 entertainment special in America, “Golden Eve,” “Academy of Country Music Awards,” “Billboard Music Awards,” “Rising Stars of Country Music,” Emmy®-winning series “So You Think You Can Dance,” and “American Bandstand,” the iconic and groundbreaking cultural phenomenon that defined a generation. Dick Clark Productions also possesses one of the world’s most extensive and unique entertainment archive libraries with more than 60 years of award-winning shows, historic specials, performances, and legendary programming. Dick Clark Productions is owned by Penske Media Corporation. For more information, please visit DickClark.com.
Dick Clark Productions (DCP), the world’s largest owner and producer of televised live event entertainment programming, announced that Emmy®-winning producer Bill Bracken has joined the team as Executive Vice President of Production. In his role, Bracken will oversee all elements of production across Dick Clark Productions’ rich portfolio of shows including the “Golden Globes®,” “American Music Awards,” “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve,” “Golden Eve,” “Academy of Country Music Awards,” and more.
“We’re thrilled to have one of the industry’s very best join the team," said Jay Penske, CEO, Dick Clark Productions. “Bill brings deep experience working on some of the most watched shows of our time, creative vision, operational excellence and a collaborative spirit to our work. We look forward to Bill's leadership as we continue to grow and evolve our productions for years to come.”
“Joining Dick Clark Productions is the chance of a lifetime,” Bracken shared. “I have always admired their legendary slate of programming, and at this transformative time of expansion for DCP, I’m excited to leave my mark on these iconic productions while continuing to enhance them for audiences across the globe.”
Bracken is widely recognized for his versatility, creativity, and outstanding leadership. Over his extensive career, he has been instrumental in delivering some of the most celebrated events in television history. His remarkable achievements include serving as the longest-running broadcast producer of the “Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade” for 32 years, as well as producing memorable events such as the “Emmy Awards,” “Christmas in Rockefeller Center,” “Grand Opening of Hong Kong Disneyland,” “The NAACP Image Awards,” “Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular,” NBC’s “Christmas at Graceland,” and Disney+ live concert special “Grace for the World: Live from St. Peters Square” in Vatican City. Bracken has also spearheaded significant international productions in countries like Canada, France, and Egypt.
A six-time Emmy Award winner with 18 nominations, Bracken is highly regarded as one of the entertainment industry’s most accomplished live broadcast event professionals. As a distinguished member of the Producers Guild of America and Directors Guild of America, he continues to excel at blending dynamic storytelling with operational precision, creating innovative and influential programming that captivates audiences worldwide.
About Dick Clark Productions
Dick Clark Productions (DCP) is the world’s largest owner and producer of televised live event entertainment programming including “The Golden Globes®,” the largest awards show in the world to celebrate the best of film, television and podcasting, “American Music Awards,” “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve,” the No. 1 entertainment special in America, “Golden Eve,” “Academy of Country Music Awards,” “Billboard Music Awards,” “Rising Stars of Country Music,” Emmy®-winning series “So You Think You Can Dance,” and “American Bandstand,” the iconic and groundbreaking cultural phenomenon that defined a generation. Dick Clark Productions also possesses one of the world’s most extensive and unique entertainment archive libraries with more than 60 years of award-winning shows, historic specials, performances, and legendary programming. Dick Clark Productions is owned by Penske Media Corporation. For more information, please visit DickClark.com.
Women’s Wear Daily (WWD) today announced the first slate of honorees for the upcoming WWD Style Awards taking place on January 9, 2026, at Regent Santa Monica Beach. The WWD Style Awards event is presented by Amazon Beauty, Donna Karan New York, and IHG Hotels & Resorts.
As part of ‘Golden Week,’ celebrating Hollywood’s most-watched red carpet, the WWD Style Awards spotlight the ingenuity, influence, and artistry shaping the most visible fashion and beauty moments of the year. The WWD Style Awards honorees represent the creative forces defining red carpet style, creating moments that resonate globally and become part of cultural history.
“The WWD Style Awards celebrate the true foundation of our industry: the unique combination of craft, commerce, and culture. In 2026, we honor the visionaries who not only create red carpet magic but define the entire conversation,” said Amanda Smith, CEO of Fairchild Media Group. “From the runway to the red carpet, their influence drives global trends and inspires a generation. They embody the innovation and influence that WWD stands for, every single day.”
Initial 2026 WWD Style Award Honorees Include:
- Red Carpet Visionary: Giorgio Armani
- Fashion Icon: Demi Moore
- Beauty Icon: Pamela Anderson
- Red Carpet Makeup Artist of the Year: Gucci Westman
- Style Trailblazer: Hailey Bieber
- Red Carpet Hair Stylist of the Year: Adir Abergel
- Red Carpet Skin Savior of the Year: Lord Gavin Valentine
- Wellness Entrepreneur of the Year: Kourtney Kardashian Barker
- Red Carpet Watch of the Year: Omega
Academy Award–winning actor George Clooney will accept the Red Carpet Visionary Award, honoring the work of the late Giorgio Armani. Cindy Crawford will accept the Red Carpet Watch of the Year Award on behalf of Omega, marking her more than 30-year legacy as a global ambassador for the brand. Honorees will be joined by A-list clients and guests, with additional honorees and attendees to be announced.
WWD will be joined on the Style Awards red carpet by Tefi Pessoa. Pessoa will bring her signature perspective to talent arrivals and standout moments on the Style Awards carpet as part of WWD’s awards season reporting.
WWD will continue to bring its authoritative lens to red carpet fashion and beauty throughout the weekend with digital features, livestream programming, commerce, and social storytelling across platforms.
Tune in January 11, 2026, for WWD’s coverage LIVE from the Golden Globes® red carpet, distributed on WWD.com, WWD IG, Youtube, Tiktok and X, the Red Carpet Beauty storefront on Amazon.com/RedCarpetBeauty, and Amazon Live.
About WWD
Women’s Wear Daily (WWD) provides a balance of timely, credible business news and key fashion trends for leading retailers, designers, manufacturers, marketers, financiers, Wall Street analysts, international moguls, media executives, ad agencies, trend-makers, and global consumers. Founded in 1910 by Edmund Fairchild and helmed for over two decades by legendary publisher John B. Fairchild, WWD has been the daily media of record and the industry voice of authority for over 115 years. Operated and published by Penske Media Corporation under Fairchild Media Group, WWD reaches a global audience of nearly 16 million+ every month across print, digital, mobile, video, social, and events, including the annual WWD Apparel & Retail CEO Summit and Global Summits in 3 international markets. As an increasingly complex marketplace heightens the need for information and competitive intelligence, WWD delivers spirited coverage with frequency, integrity, and a legacy of getting it right and getting it first.
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Today, ABC and Dick Clark Productions (DCP), the world’s largest owner and producer of televised live event entertainment programming, announced that legend Diana Ross will illuminate Times Square and usher in the new year with a dazzling live performance as the 2026 headliner for “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest” (NYRE), the nation’s most-watched New Year’s Eve celebration. Ross anchors the most expansive and musically diverse telecast and lineup in the show’s more than 50-year history, with 39 artists appearing across New York, Las Vegas, Chicago, Puerto Rico and more, live on Wednesday, Dec. 31 from 8:00 p.m.–4:00 a.m. EDT on ABC, next day on Hulu.
Ross will step onto the world’s most iconic stage to celebrate with millions and welcome a new year with style, magic, and unforgettable music in what will be a defining moment in the show’s history. Her headline performance promises a spectacular blend of glamour and a timeless medley of hits including “I’m Coming Out” and “Upside Down,” which has seen a 373% surge in streams since being featured in season 5 of “Stranger Things.” With 12 Billboard Hot 100 No. 1s with The Supremes, the most of any American group, or female group in history, and six solo Hot 100 No. 1s, Ross remains one of the most beloved and influential artists in pop culture.
“Together we begin a new year. Let’s embrace a new beginning, new opportunities, new joy — a celebration of love, where we all come together as we begin 2026,” said Diana Ross.
Ross joins the previously announced lineup of superstar performers set to deliver electrifying sets across the show’s multi-city broadcast: 4 Non Blondes, 50 Cent, 6lack, AJR, BigXthaPlug, Chance the Rapper, Charlie Puth, Chappell Roan, Ciara, Demi Lovato, DJ Cassidy’s Pass the Mic Live! Starring Busta Rhymes, T.I. & Wyclef Jean, Filmore, Goo Goo Dolls, Jess Glynne, Jessie Murph, Jordan Davis, KPop Demon Hunters: The Singing Voices of HUNTR/X - EJAE, Audrey Nuna and REI AMI, Leon Thomas, LE SSERAFIM, Lil Jon, Little Big Town, Madison Beer, Maren Morris, sponsored by Carnival Cruise Line, Mariah Carey, New Kids on the Block, OneRepublic, Pitbull, Post Malone, Rick Springfield, Russell Dickerson, The All-American Rejects, Tucker Wetmore, and Zara Larsson.
With an additional hour and a half of programming, this year marks the longest NYRE telecast ever, featuring the soundtrack of the year, with 850 million total monthly Spotify listeners across the lineup and more than 85 songs performed.
Ryan Seacrest will lead NYRE along with co-host Rita Ora from New York’s Times Square, joined by GRAMMY®-winning hometown native Chance the Rapper leading the first-ever “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve” live Central Time Zone countdown from Chicago, and NFL legend Rob Gronkowski returns to Las Vegas alongside multi-hyphenate performer Julianne Hough, who makes her NYRE co-hosting debut as they take over the “Entertainment Capital of the World.” Details for the Puerto Rico celebration will be announced soon.
This marks the third consecutive year that Dick Clark Productions and iHeartMedia, the leading audio media company in America, will broadcast “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest” live across 150 iHeartRadio stations nationwide including Z100 New York, KIIS-FM Los Angeles, KISS FM Chicago, Q102 Philly, THE NEW MIX 102.9 Dallas, and more. Music fans across the country can listen in to iHeartRadio stations to catch “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2026,” live on Tuesday, December 31, beginning at 8:00 p.m. EST. The show will also be available to stream live on the iHeartRadio app.
The No. 1 New Year’s Eve special every year, ABC’s “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest” has consistently delivered unforgettable moments, from Taylor Swift’s 1989 Times Square medley and Jennifer Lopez’s sky-high performance to recent electrifying sets by Sabrina Carpenter, Lenny Kravitz, Alanis Morissette, Jonas Brothers and Duran Duran lighting up stages nationwide. Last year, Carrie Underwood capped the night with a show-stopping Times Square performance as the broadcast drew more than 29 million Total Viewers at midnight.
ABC’s “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2026” is produced by Dick Clark Productions, with Ryan Seacrest, Michael Dempsey and Barry Adelman serving as executive producers.
Follow “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest” on Facebook, X, Instagram, TikTok YouTube, and Threads, join the conversation with #RockinEve and get the latest news and updates at NewYearsRockinEve.com.
Source: Nielsen National Live+Same Day Panel Only Program Ratings for 12/31/24.
About Dick Clark Productions
Dick Clark Productions (DCP) is the world’s largest owner and producer of televised live event entertainment programming including “The Golden Globes,” the largest awards show in the world to celebrate the best of film, television and podcasting, “American Music Awards,” “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve,” the No. 1 entertainment special in America, “Golden Eve,” “Academy of Country Music Awards,” “Billboard Music Awards,” “Rising Stars of Country Music,” Emmy®-winning series “So You Think You Can Dance,” and “American Bandstand,” the iconic and groundbreaking cultural phenomenon that defined a generation. Dick Clark Productions also possesses one of the world’s most extensive and unique entertainment archive libraries with more than 60 years of award-winning shows, historic specials, performances, and legendary programming. Dick Clark Productions is owned by Penske Media Corporation. For more information, please visit DickClark.com.
Today, the Golden Globes® announced that Marlon Wayans and Skye P. Marshall will present the nominees for the 83rd Annual Golden Globes® on Monday, December 8, 2025. All 28 categories will be unveiled at 8:15 a.m. ET/5:15 a.m. PT on CBSNews.com (click here to download the CBS News app), with 11 exclusive categories revealed at 8:30 a.m. ET/5:30 a.m. PT only on “CBS Mornings.” Viewers can also stream the announcement live on the CBS News YouTube and TikTok channels. The nominees will be highlighted across Golden Globes® social media accounts as they are announced, with the complete list of nominees available on the Golden Globes website immediately following the announcement.
The 83rd Annual Golden Globes®, the first major award show of the season, will be hosted by acclaimed Golden Globe, GRAMMY® and Emmy®-nominated comedian and actress Nikki Glaser, and will air on Sunday, January 11, 2026 (8:00-11:00 PM, live ET/5:00-8:00 PM, live PT) on the CBS Television Network, and stream on Paramount+ in the U.S.*.
Multi-talented actor, comedian, writer, producer, and director Marlon Wayans and actress, philanthropist, and Air Force veteran Skye P. Marshall will present the nominees across all 28 award categories, including one new category: Best Podcast. Wayans, whose dynamic career spans film, television and stand-up comedy, has amassed more than $736 million in domestic box office sales and over $1 billion globally. He is currently on the road with his “Wild Child” tour, recently appeared in Jordan Peele’s Monkeypaw Productions psychological sports horror HIM, and recently wrapped production on Scary Movie 6 for Miramax and Paramount Pictures. Wayans wrote, produced and stars in the film, slated for 2026. Marshall has built a career with her commanding performances playing vibrant characters in both film and television. Currently, she stars opposite Academy Award winner Kathy Bates on CBS’ highly anticipated one-hour drama “Matlock” as powerhouse Olympia Lawrence and is also known for her roles as Mambo Marie in parts three and four of the hit Netflix series “Chilling Adventures of Sabrina”; and as Kara Fowdy in seasons one and two of The CW’s “Black Lightning” series, based on the DC Comics franchise.
This year, votes will again be tabulated by KPMG LLP, the U.S. audit, tax, and advisory firm. “Serving as the official vote tabulator for the 83rd Annual Golden Globe Awards is a privilege for KPMG,” said Melissa Taylor, Vice Chair, Clients & Markets at KPMG. “We look forward to continuing to demonstrate our commitment to quality, integrity and excellence in supporting this iconic celebration of talent."
This year, all 28 award categories will feature six nominees, with the exception of Cinematic and Box Office Achievement, which will include eight.
Film categories for the 83rd Annual Golden Globes® include: Best Motion Picture – Drama; Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy; Best Motion Picture – Animated; Cinematic and Box Office Achievement; Best Motion Picture – Non-English Language; Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama; Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama; Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy; Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy; Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture – Drama; Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture – Drama; Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy; Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy; Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role in any Motion Picture; Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role in any Motion Picture; Best Director – Motion Picture; Best Screenplay – Motion Picture; Best Original Score – Motion Picture; and Best Original Song – Motion Picture.
Television categories for the 83rd Annual Golden Globes® include: Best Television Series – Drama; Best Television Series – Musical or Comedy; Best Television Limited Series, Anthology Series, or Motion Picture Made for Television; Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Series – Drama; Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Series – Drama; Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Series – Musical or Comedy; Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Series – Musical or Comedy; Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Limited Series, Anthology Series, or a Motion Picture Made for Television; Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Limited Series, Anthology Series, or a Motion Picture Made for Television; Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role on Television; Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role on Television; Best Performance in Stand-Up Comedy on Television.
As the first major award show to honor podcasting, the newly minted annual Best Podcast category debuting as part of the 83rd Annual Golden Globes will honor the extraordinary and diverse talents in the medium, demonstrating the Golden Globes' commitment to the full spectrum of entertainment, while reflecting today's audiences and consumption behavior around the world.
Previous presenters of the Golden Globes® nominations include Alfre Woodard, America Ferrera, Angela Bassett, Anna Kendrick, Cedric “The Entertainer,” Chloë Grace Moretz, Christian Slater, Dakota Fanning, Danai Gurira, Dennis Quaid, Don Cheadle, Garrett Hedlund, George Lopez, Jeremy Piven, Kate Beckinsale, Kristen Bell, Laura Dern, Leslie Mann, Mayan Lopez, Mindy Kaling, Morris Chestnut, Paula Patton, Peter Krause, Sharon Stone, Snoop Dogg, Susan Kelechi Watson, Terry Crews, Tim Allen, Wilmer Valderrama and more.
The Golden Globes, “Hollywood’s Party of the Year®,” is the largest awards show in the world to celebrate the best of film, television, and now podcasting. Dick Clark Productions will plan, host and produce the annual Golden Globes, which has been viewed in more than 185 countries and territories worldwide.
*Paramount+ Premium plan subscribers will have access to stream live via the live feed of their local CBS affiliate on the service, as well as on-demand. Paramount+ Essential subscribers will not have the option to stream live, but will have access to on-demand the day after the special airs.
About Golden Globes®
As a premier entertainment awards show since 1944, the annual Golden Globes has honored achievements in both television and film. Over the last three decades, the Golden Globes has enabled donations of more than $55 million to entertainment-related charities including scholarship programs, film restoration projects and humanitarian efforts. This funding has also supported diverse programs in partnership with advocacy groups aimed at promoting greater access in Hollywood for underserved communities. Dick Clark Productions is the owner and producer of the Golden Globes. For more information on the Golden Globes, please visit GoldenGlobes.com and follow us on X, Instagram, Facebook, Threads and TikTok.
About Paramount, a Skydance Corporation
Paramount, a Skydance Corporation (Nasdaq: PSKY) is a leading, next‐generation global media and entertainment company, comprised of three business segments: Studios, Direct‐to‐Consumer, and TV Media. The Company’s portfolio unites legendary brands, including Paramount Pictures, Paramount Television, CBS – America’s most‐watched broadcast network, CBS News, Nickelodeon, MTV, BET, Comedy Central, Showtime, Paramount+, Pluto TV, and Skydance’s Animation, Film, Television, Interactive/Games, and Sports divisions. For more information please visit www.paramount.com.
About Dick Clark Productions
Dick Clark Productions (DCP) is the world’s largest owner and producer of televised live event entertainment programming including “The Golden Globes,” the largest awards show in the world to celebrate the best of film, television and podcasting, “American Music Awards,” “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve,” the No. 1 entertainment special in America, “Golden Eve,” “Academy of Country Music Awards,” “Billboard Music Awards,” “Rising Stars of Country Music,” Emmy®-winning series “So You Think You Can Dance,” and “American Bandstand,” the iconic and groundbreaking cultural phenomenon that defined a generation. Dick Clark Productions also possesses one of the world’s most extensive and unique entertainment archive libraries with more than 60 years of award-winning shows, historic specials, performances, and legendary programming. Dick Clark Productions is owned by Penske Media Corporation. For more information, please visit DickClark.com.
About KPMG LLP
KPMG LLP is the U.S. member firm of the KPMG global organization of independent member firms providing audit, tax and advisory services. The KPMG global organization operates in 142 countries and territories and has more than 275,000 people working in member firms around the world. Each KPMG firm is a legally distinct and separate entity and describes itself as such. KPMG International Limited is a private English company limited by guarantee. KPMG International Limited and its related entities do not provide services to clients.
KPMG is widely recognized for being a great place to work and build a career. Our people share a sense of purpose in the work we do, and a strong commitment to increasing access to education and opportunity, advancing mental health, and supporting community vitality. Learn more at www.kpmg.com/us.
Today, ABC and Dick Clark Productions (DCP), the world’s largest owner and producer of televised live event entertainment programming, announced the nationwide performer lineup for “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2026” (NYRE), the country’s most-watched New Year’s Eve celebration. Kicking off in New York and continuing through Las Vegas, Chicago, Puerto Rico and beyond, this year’s show will feature its most expansive slate of musical artists yet, with dozens of performances across multiple time zones, Wednesday, Dec. 31 from 8:00 pm-4:00am EDT on ABC, next day on Hulu.
This year marks the longest telecast in the show’s history, including an additional hour and a half of programming and featuring the soundtrack of the year, with more than 850 Million total monthly Spotify listeners across the lineup and more than 85 songs performed.
Superstar performers include:
- 4 Non Blondes
- 50 Cent
- 6lack
- AJR
- BigXthaPlug
- Chance the Rapper
- Charlie Puth
- Chappell Roan
- Ciara
- Demi Lovato
- DJ Cassidy’s Pass the Mic Live! Starring Busta Rhymes, T.I. & Wyclef Jean
- Filmore
- Goo Goo Dolls
- Jess Glynne
- Jessie Murph
- Jordan Davis
- KPop Demon Hunters: The Singing Voices of HUNTR/X - EJAE, Audrey Nuna and REI AMI
- Leon Thomas
- LE SSERAFIM
- Lil Jon
- Little Big Town
- Madison Beer
- Maren Morris, sponsored by Carnival Cruise Line
- Mariah Carey
- New Kids on the Block
- OneRepublic
- Pitbull
- Post Malone
- Rick Springfield
- Russell Dickerson
- The All-American Rejects
- Tucker Wetmore
- Zara Larsson
*Times Square headliner and special guests to be announced soon.
This year’s broadcast will be led by Ryan Seacrest and co-host Rita Ora from New York’s Times Square, with GRAMMY®-winning hometown native Chance the Rapper leading the first-ever “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve” live Central Time Zone countdown from Chicago, and NFL legend Rob Gronkowski returns alongside multi-hyphenate performer Julianne Hough, who makes her NYRE co-hosting debut as they take over the “Entertainment Capital of the World.” Details for the Puerto Rico celebration will be announced soon.
“Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2026” airs Wednesday, December 31, live on ABC beginning at 8:00 p.m. EST, and next day on Hulu.
This marks the third consecutive year that Dick Clark Productions and iHeartMedia, the leading audio media company in America, will broadcast “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest” live across 150 iHeartRadio stations nationwide including Z100 New York, KIIS-FM Los Angeles, KISS FM Chicago, Q102 Philly, THE NEW MIX 102.9 Dallas, and more. Music fans across the country can listen in to iHeartRadio stations to catch “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2026,” live on Tuesday, December 31, beginning at 8:00 p.m. EST. The show will also be available to stream live on the iHeartRadio app.
The No. 1 New Year’s Eve special for more than 50 years, ABC’s “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest” has consistently delivered unforgettable moments, from Taylor Swift’s 1989 Times Square medley and Jennifer Lopez’s sky-high performance to recent electrifying sets by Sabrina Carpenter, Lenny Kravitz, Alanis Morissette, Jonas Brothers and Duran Duran lighting up stages nationwide. Last year, Carrie Underwood capped the night with a show-stopping Times Square performance as the broadcast drew more than 29 million Total Viewers at midnight.
ABC’s “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2026” is produced by Dick Clark Productions, with Ryan Seacrest, Michael Dempsey and Barry Adelman serving as executive producers.
Follow “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest” on Facebook, X, Instagram,TikTok YouTube, and Threads, join the conversation with #RockinEve and get the latest news and updates at NewYearsRockinEve.com.
Source: Nielsen National Live+Same Day Panel Only Program Ratings for 12/31/24.
About Dick Clark Productions
Dick Clark Productions (DCP) is the world’s largest owner and producer of televised live event entertainment programming including “The Golden Globes,” the largest awards show in the world to celebrate the best of film, television and podcasting, “American Music Awards,” “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve,” the No. 1 entertainment special in America, “Golden Eve,” “Academy of Country Music Awards,” “Billboard Music Awards,” “Rising Stars of Country Music,” Emmy®-winning series “So You Think You Can Dance,” and “American Bandstand,” the iconic and groundbreaking cultural phenomenon that defined a generation. Dick Clark Productions also possesses one of the world’s most extensive and unique entertainment archive libraries with more than 60 years of award-winning shows, historic specials, performances, and legendary programming. Dick Clark Productions is owned by Penske Media Corporation. For more information, please visit DickClark.com.
On Wednesday, May 14, 2025, SHE Media hosted more than 200 guests for the first-ever Flow Space Women’s Health Summit, a groundbreaking one-day event held at Penske Media’s new state-of-the-art West Coast headquarters in Los Angeles.
Timed to coincide with Women’s Health Month, the summit brought together an inspiring group of medical experts, athletes, and Hollywood voices for candid, forward-thinking conversations about the future of women’s health. Speaker spotlights included Sarah Rafferty, Gabby Reece, Emily Morse, Constance Zimmer, Dr. Thaïs Aliabadi, Eve Rodsky, Tai Beauchamp, Dr. Suzanne Gilberg-Lenz, Dr. Deepika Chopra, April Uchitel, and more.
Program highlights:
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About Flow Space
Flow Space is a digital and live media platform dedicated to women’s health with an emphasis on functional wellbeing and long-term vitality. With science-backed storytelling and reporting on brain health, heart health, medical innovation, longevity, menopause, and more, Flow Space provides women with the latest tools and information needed to improve not only their lifespans, but their health spans as well.
Officially launched at South by Southwest (SXSW) in 2023, Flow Space is best known for shining a spotlight on important conversations and information-sharing that touches every aspect of women’s health and wellbeing. With an all-star lineup of the most interesting and outspoken celebrity advocates including Brooke Shields, Katie Couric, Busy Philipps, Emma Lovewell, Ilana Glazer, Alysia Reiner, Maria Shriver, Christy Turlington, Marcia Gay Harden, Sophia Bush, Allyson Felix, Anna Kendrick and more, Flow Space has rapidly created a meaningful community for women. Published by Penske Media Corporation and part of the SHE Media network, Flow Space is fostering a community where women feel heard, supported, informed, and empowered through content brought to life on the site and in person at its year-round live events, and cornerstone activation at South by Southwest (SXSW) in Austin.
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Today, Rolling Stone announced Rolling Stone Presents: Gather No Moss, a four-stop tour spotlighting some of the most exciting, forward-thinking bands shaping the future of rock & roll. From indie and alternative rock to pop and experimental sounds, Gather No Moss will showcase the cutting-edge artists redefining what rock means in 2025.
The tour kicks off in Denver on July 26th at The Fillmore, before heading to Chicago on August 29th at The Salt Shed, Nashville on September 23rd at Marathon Music Works, and finally New York City on October 16th at Kings Theatre. Each stop will feature specifically curated lineups of today’s most dynamic rock artists—including headliners Mk.gee, The Beaches, Wet Leg, and MJ Lenderman.
With its legacy deeply rooted in rock & roll, Rolling Stone has spent nearly six decades chronicling the genre’s biggest stars—front row at roaring concerts, backstage at iconic venues, and deep in the heart of the mosh pit. Gather No Moss builds on that rich history and expertise.
TOUR STOPS & LINEUPS
- July 26 – Denver, CO @ The Fillmore with Mk.gee, Black Noi$e, and a special guest to be announced
- August 29 – Chicago, IL @ The Salt Shed with The Beaches, Hello Mary, and Brennan Wedl
- September 23 – Nashville, TN @ Marathon Music Works with Wet Leg, Hana Vu, and Mary in the Junkyard
- October 16 – New York, NY @ Kings Theatre with MJ Lenderman, Hovvdy, and Annie DiRusso
TICKETS & MORE INFORMATION
Venue Pre-Sales will begin Thursday, May 15 at 10AM local time, with Public On-Sale opening Friday, May 16 at 10AM local time. Tickets will be available at RollingStone.com/GatherNoMoss.
Fans can follow @RollingStone for exclusive updates, behind-the-scenes content, and artist announcements leading up to the tour.
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Today, CBS and Dick Clark Productions announced that Award-winning, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame®️ Inductee and philanthropist Janet Jackson will receive the prestigious ICON Award at the “2025 American Music Awards,” an honor bestowed upon an artist whose music has had undeniable cultural and global influence over the music industry. The global phenomenon and 11-time American Music Award-winner, will also take to the stage, marking her first television performance since 2018. This year’s American Music Awards will kick off summer with host Jennifer Lopez live from the all-new luxury resort, Fontainebleau Las Vegas, on Memorial Day, Monday, May 26. Promising to be a night of unforgettable performances, including from Lopez herself, the 51st AMAs will air live coast to coast at 8:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT on the CBS Television Network, and stream on Paramount+ in the U.S.* Tickets to the star-studded show are available now on Ticketmaster.
Celebrating 50 years in the music industry, Jackson is still making an impact including the recent viral craze on social media of her Billboard 100 high-energy dance track “Someone To Call My Lover” that catapulted the song back on the Billboard charts, nearly 24 years after its original release, reaching #3 on the R&B Digital Songs chart and achieving a 1,400% gain in year-to-date U.S. on-demand streams for the hit according to Luminate. “Someone to Call My Lover” originally debuted at #3 and was the second single from her chart-topping, seventh studio album, “All For You.”
She’s also set to kick off yet another leg of her wildly popular Las Vegas residency, JANET JACKSON: LAS VEGAS, returning to the Resorts World Theatre stage on May 21, 2025 for a six-show run through May 31, 2025.
Janet Jackson is one of the most influential entertainers of the modern era. Her music has won her 5 GRAMMY® Awards, 2 Emmy Awards, a Golden Globe Award, a nomination for an Academy Award along with dozens of American Music Awards, MTV Video Music Awards and Billboard Music Awards. She has received accolades as an actress as well including the NAACP Best Supporting Actor award. Janet is a published author, dancer, businessperson, philanthropist and one of biggest-selling artists in popular music history. With sales of over 180 million records worldwide, Janet Jackson stands as one of the best-selling artists of all time with a string of hits that have left an indelible impression on pop culture. She is the record holder for the biggest selling debut tour in history and is the first woman to debut in the top 10 of the Hot 100 chart. She also stands as one of only four artists to have a #1 album on the Billboard 200 in the 1980s, '90s, '00s and '10s — alongside Bruce Springsteen, Barbra Streisand and U2. Even today she continues to make an undeniable impact. In 2018, her last single, “Made for Now” with Daddy Yankee, released by her own Rhythm Nation Records, hit #1 on Billboard’s Dance Club Songs chart making it her 20th single on the chart in the span of her career. In 2019, she was inducted the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame alongside her brothers and in that same year her critically acclaimed Las Vegas residency, “Metamorphosis” closed out to record breaking ticket sales with only 18 dates at the Park MGM’s Park Theater. As reported by Billboard Boxscore, the legendary singer, dancer, songwriter, producer, and actress was among the biggest Vegas performers of the 2010s, ahead of Celine Dion (2011), Britney Spears (2013) and the Backstreet Boys (2017). Her critically acclaimed and award winning documentary “Janet Jackson.” brought in over 20 million viewers in one week.
On February 4, 2021, Janet Jackson’s iconic mega platinum-selling third album Control turned 35. The album also returned to the top of the charts, hitting #1 on the Apple Top 40 US Pop Album chart. Led by five chart-busting hit singles — “What Have You Done for Me Lately,” “Nasty,” “Control,” “When I Think Of You,” —with their complementary, tightly choreographed music videos — and “Let’s Wait Awhile,” Control became Jackson’s first No. 1 Pop album. The album also made Billboard chart history as the first by a woman to yield five top 10-charting singles on the Billboard Hot 100. To date, Control has sold more than 10 million copies worldwide. She followed Control with Janet Jackson's Rhythm Nation 1814, which is, as of May 2025, the only album to generate seven top five-charting songs on the Billboard Hot 100. She went even further with her next album, janet., as it tallied six more top 10-charting songs on the Hot 100. In turn, she became the first artist to notch five or more top 10s on the Billboard Hot 100 from three different albums.
In 2023, her highly successful “Together Again” tour became the icon’s highest grossing trek of her career which featured 36 sold out shows and received rave reviews from fans and press. Okayplayer said “Janet has still got it, serving as our beloved sex symbol, superstar, and Queen of Pop that no one has come close to emulating.” The Chicago Tribune confirmed, “Being a performer, a showstopper, a true delight is not just what Janet Jackson does. It is who she is.” And the Boston Globe claimed, “Jackson is a killer live act.”
In December 2024, Jackson launched her exclusive residency, JANET JACKSON: LAS VEGAS, at Resorts World Theatre at Resorts World Las Vegas to sold-out crowds over New Year's Week. The critically-acclaimed production is packed with the electric high-energy and chart-topping iconic hits like "Control," "All For You," and "Together Again," along with deep cuts from her decades-long career, complemented by dazzling wardrobe moments fashioned by Thom Browne. Following her performance at the American Music Awards, Jackson will return to the Resorts World Theatre stage for three performances on May 28, 30 & 31, 2025. Tickets for all performances are on sale now.
Fan voting for the “2025 American Music Awards” is now open via VoteAMAs.com and the @AMAs Instagram profile in all award categories. Voting closes on Thursday, May 15 at 11:59:59pm PT, with the exception of Collaboration of the Year and Social Song of the Year, which will remain open for web voting through the first 30 minutes of the AMAs broadcast. Kendrick Lamar leads this year’s nominees with ten nominations, followed closely by Post Malone, Billie Eilish, Chappell Roan, and Shaboozey.
About the “2025 American Music Awards”:
- Celebrating the year’s most iconic music—the American Music Awards is the world’s largest fan-voted award show honoring today’s most influential artists and their passionate fanbases. This Memorial Day, the AMAs will pay special tribute to our U.S. troops and veterans through authentic performances and unforgettable moments.
- The AMAs and Easy Day Foundation, the Las Vegas-based nonprofit organization committed to helping Veterans transition to civilian life, will partner to present several special in-show moments that celebrate Veterans while raising funds for a variety of national and local organizations. Taking place during May’s Military Appreciation Month, the American Music Awards x Easy Day moments will include two performances and the presentation of a special award honoring a marquee talent who uses their platform to make meaningful contributions to the Veteran community, as well as inspirational stories from active-duty service members and veterans.
- Created by legendary producer and visionary Dick Clark and first awarded in 1974, the AMAs is known for delivering half a century worth of iconic performances, enduring moments that have defined and shaped pop culture, as well as a history of introducing audiences to breakthrough artists.
- This year marks the return of the AMAs following October 2024’s top-rated “American Music Awards 50th Anniversary Special” on CBS - named one of the most-watched entertainment specials of the year. As the most-streamed AMAs in the show's history, the star-studded special surpassed 13M in reach and averaged over 6.1M viewers, an increase of +53% from the last show in 2022 on ABC, making it the largest year over year growth of a music special or award show in the world.
- The “2025 American Music Awards” is produced by Dick Clark Productions and will broadcast globally across linear and digital platforms.
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*Paramount+ with SHOWTIME subscribers will have access to stream live via the live feed of their local CBS affiliate on the service, as well as on demand. Paramount+ Essential subscribers will not have the option to stream live but will have access to on-demand the day after the special airs.
About CBS
CBS, a subsidiary of Paramount Global, creates and distributes industry-leading content across a variety of platforms to audiences around the world. The Company has businesses with origins that date back to the dawn of the broadcasting age as well as new ventures that operate on the leading edge of media. It includes some of the industry’s most successful and popular brands and businesses: CBS Television Network, CBS News and Stations, CBS Sports, CBS Studios, CBS Media Ventures and CBS digital properties.
About Dick Clark Productions
Dick Clark Productions (DCP) is the world's largest producer and proprietor of televised live event entertainment programming including the "Academy of Country Music Awards," "American Music Awards," "Billboard Music Awards," "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest," “Golden Globes,” “So You Think You Can Dance,” from 19 Entertainment and DCP, and “Streamy Awards.” Dick Clark Productions owns one of the world's most extensive and unique entertainment archive libraries with more than 60 years of award-winning shows, historic specials, performances, and legendary programming. Dick Clark Productions is owned by Penske Media Corporation, in a subsidiary joint venture between Penske Media and Eldridge. Dick Clark Productions is a Penske Media company. For more information, please visit DickClark.com.
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In collaboration with the Academy of Country Music and producer Dick Clark Productions (DCP), Prime Video announced today the return of the Academy of Country Music (ACM) Awards on the service for the next three years, taking the show through its 63rd ceremony in 2028.
The announcement was made ahead of Amazon’s annual upfront presentation and on the heels of the landmark 60th Academy of Country Music Awards show, which streamed live on May 8, 2025, from Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas and streamed live for an international audience across 240+ countries and territories exclusively on Prime Video and the Amazon Music channel on Twitch. Hosted by 16-time ACM Award-winning entertainment icon Reba McEntire and featuring 16 powerhouse performances and appearances from 40 artists including Alan Jackson, Backstreet Boys, Blake Shelton, Brooks & Dunn, Chris Stapleton, Ella Langley, Eric Church, Jelly Roll, Kelsea Ballerini, Lainey Wilson, LeAnn Rimes, Lionel Richie, Miranda Lambert, Rascal Flatts, Shaboozey, Wynonna Judd, and more, the 60th Academy of Country Music Awards was a truly unforgettable event six decades in the making. The Academy’s highest honor, Entertainer of the Year, was awarded to Lainey Wilson, marking her second year in a row earning the coveted title. Ella Langley led the night in total wins with five awards, followed by Wilson with four wins. Country legend Alan Jackson received the inaugural ACM Lifetime Achievement Award, and superstar Keith Urban received the coveted ACM Triple Crown Award. The show is currently available to stream on demand on Prime Video and can be found at amazon.com/ACMawards.
“Our ongoing partnership with the Academy of Country Music and Dick Clark Productions has been an amazing experience for everyone involved,” said Vernon Sanders, global head of television, Amazon MGM Studios. “With the tremendous success of this year's 60th anniversary show hosted by the legendary Reba McEntire, we are overjoyed to continue our relationship with the Academy and DCP for the next three years. We look forward to maintaining this success and bringing even more star-studded and captivating shows to our global Prime Video customers.”
“Our powerful partnership with Amazon MGM Studios and Prime Video has expanded the reach and accessibility of our show and the Country Music genre to viewers anytime, anywhere around the world and has redefined what an awards show experience can and should be in today’s environment,” said Damon Whiteside, CEO of the Academy of Country Music. “The synergies between Prime Video, Amazon Music, Twitch, and the other divisions of Amazon bring exponential value to our artists, our genre, and our fans through an immersive 360 music experience they can’t get from any other platform. I am so proud of our pioneering first four years in the streaming space, and we are excited to continue to deliver the future of Country Music and the ACM Awards to fans everywhere over the next three years.”
“We’re thrilled to continue our partnership with Prime Video through 2028,” said Jay Penske, CEO, Dick Clark Productions. “The Academy of Country Music Awards made history in 2022 as the first major awards show to exclusively livestream and continues to break new ground, creating a world-class music event and providing dynamic, unparalleled reach through Prime Video, connecting country music with a global audience.”
"I feel like it's just another way for us to get Country Music out there to the world,” the Academy’s winningest artist of all time, Miranda Lambert, said of the partnership between the ACM Awards and Prime Video. “Country Music is really popular right now, and I'm so glad more people are understanding what we're about, and I'm so happy to be part of the ACM history, and that it's gonna continue for three more years is really exciting."
Established in 1966, the Academy of Country Music Awards is the longest-running Country Music awards show and made history in 2022 as the first major awards ceremony to exclusively livestream, in collaboration with Prime Video. Since forming its partnership for the 57th ACM Awards, the show has been hosted by legends Dolly Parton, Garth Brooks, and Reba McEntire, featured the biggest collaborations with superstar pairings such as Ed Sheeran and Luke Combs, Dua Lipa and Chris Stapleton, Rascal Flatts and Backstreet Boys, and became the first country music awards show to be nominated for an Emmy Award.
The 60th Academy of Country Music Awards was produced by Dick Clark Productions. Raj Kapoor served as executive producer and showrunner, with Patrick Menton as co-executive producer. Damon Whiteside served as executive producer for the Academy of Country Music, and Jay Penske and Barry Adelman served as executive producers for DCP. John Saade served as consulting producer for Amazon MGM Studios.
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About the Academy of Country Music:
Founded in Southern California in 1964 as a regional trade organization, the ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC (ACM) has grown in the 60 years since into a leading association for the Country Music industry. Headquartered in Nashville, TN and boasting record-high membership of more than 5,000 worldwide, the Academy serves as a powerhouse advocate for Country fans, artists, and all facets of the business, as well as a supporter of philanthropic work through charitable partner ACM LIFTING LIVES, dedicated to improving lives through the power of music and providing aid in times of need, with a focus on health initiatives. 2025 is a landmark year for the Academy with the 60th ACM Awards, hosted by entertainment icon Reba McEntire, returning to the world headquarters of the Dallas Cowboys in Texas for a third consecutive year and streaming live for a global audience on Prime Video. The Academy also remains relentlessly committed to creating a more inclusive environment for underrepresented groups in Country Music, from the boardroom to the stage, and proudly presents ACM Level Up, a two-year professional development and enrichment curriculum for rising leaders, among other initiatives. For more information, visit ACMcountry.com or ACMLiftingLives.org.
About Dick Clark Productions:
Dick Clark Productions (DCP) is the world's largest producer and proprietor of televised live event entertainment programming including the "Academy of Country Music Awards," "American Music Awards," "Billboard Music Awards," "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest," “Golden Globes,” “So You Think You Can Dance,” from 19 Entertainment and DCP, and “Streamy Awards.” Dick Clark Productions owns one of the world's most extensive and unique entertainment archive libraries with more than 60 years of award-winning shows, historic specials, performances, and legendary programming. Dick Clark Productions is owned by Penske Media Corporation, in a subsidiary joint venture between Penske Media and Eldridge. Dick Clark Productions is a Penske Media company. For more information, please visit DickClark.com.
About Prime Video:
Prime Video is a first-stop entertainment destination offering customers a vast collection of premium programming in one app available across thousands of devices. On Prime Video, customers can customize their viewing experience and find their favorite movies, series, documentaries, and live sports – including Amazon MGM Studios-produced series and movies Red One, Road House,The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, Fallout, Reacher, The Boys, Cross, and The Idea of You; licensed fan favorites; Prime member exclusive access to coverage of live sports including Thursday Night Football, WNBA, and NWSL, and acclaimed sports documentaries including Bye Bye Barry and Kelce; and programming from partners such as Apple TV+, Max, Crunchyroll and MGM+ via Prime Video add-on subscriptions, as well as more than 500 free ad-supported (FAST) Channels. Prime members in the U.S. can share a variety of benefits, including Prime Video, by using Amazon Household. Prime Video is one benefit among many that provides savings, convenience, and entertainment as part of the Prime membership. All customers, regardless of whether they have a Prime membership or not, can rent or buy titles via the Prime Video Store and can enjoy even more content for free with ads. Customers can also go behind the scenes of their favorite movies and series with exclusive X-Ray access. For more info, visit www.amazon.com/primevideo.
Media Contacts
Amazon MGM Studios/Prime Video: Nate Kirtman,nkirtman@amazon.com, Leshelle Sargent,leshelle.sargent@amazonstudios.com
Academy of Country Music: Jesse Knutson, jesse@acmcountry.com | Lexi Cothran, lexi.cothran@acmcountry.com
Dick Clark Productions: Gina Sorial, gsorial@dickclark.com
Today, Women’s Wear Daily (WWD) and the Saudi Fashion Commission announced the upcoming Global Fashion & Beauty Summit set to take place May 21 – 22, at Bab Samhan in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Under the theme, ‘Age of Agility: Identifying Opportunity,’ the summit will gather key business leaders, innovators, and influencers from around the world to discuss the evolving landscape of fashion, beauty, and wellness industries. Presented in partnership with Fashion Futures, Saudi Arabia’s premier fashion intelligence platform, the summit combines global expertise with local insight to foster strategic dialogue, innovation, and cross-market collaboration.
“Following our first successful Global Fashion Summit in Riyadh last June, we are excited to partner again with Fashion Futures on another event examining the major trends in fashion, beauty and retail,” said Amanda Smith, Chief Executive Officer of Fairchild Media Group. “Saudi Arabia is one of the most compelling markets in the world today, and we have brought together an impressive lineup of designers, executives and creatives to provide their views on the path forward amid these turbulent times and to discuss the groundbreaking developments taking place in the industry in this key region.”
“The speakers we brought together for last year's Global Fashion Summit in Riyadh were incredibly impressed with the industry's developments and growth in Saudi Arabia, and we look forward to having them see how much it has progressed in the last year,” said James Fallon, Chief Content Officer of Fairchild Media Group. “This year's Summit will enable key industry leaders to give their insights on how to build and grow a business, creativity, the latest trends and the future paths for growth. I am sure it will be a compelling exchange.”
“Partnering again with Women’s Wear Daily allows us to further amplify the creative dialogue between Saudi Arabia and the global industry,” said Burak Cakmak, Chief Executive Officer, Saudi Fashion Commission. “This year’s focus on fashion and beauty speaks directly to the evolving nature of personal expression and cultural relevance. Through this summit, we aim to spotlight new ideas, drive meaningful conversations, and inspire innovation across the fashion sector and beyond.”
The summit will feature a powerful lineup of expert speakers who will cover a range of essential topics, including:
- Navigating Global Demographics: From the Sephora teens to the rise of Gen X spending and the aging Millennials, understanding what resonates with different demographic cohorts around the world is crucial for success in beauty and wellness.
- Where Beauty Becomes Lifestyle: Beauty has shifted from being solely about appearance to how one feels. This session will examine the latest in experiential wellness, including services, rituals, products, and technologies that focus on both inner and outer beauty.
- Inside Shifting Market Dynamics: While brands are global, consumers are local. Speakers will share real-time insights on what is working at retail in key markets like Asia, Europe, and the U.S., and why these strategies are so effective in their respective regions.
- The Movers, The Shakers, The Idea Makers: Meet the founders and creatives who are breaking the boundaries of beauty and wellness, creating new opportunities, and shaping the industry with innovative insights and forward-thinking ideas.
For partnership inquiries, please contact Melissa Rocco at mrocco@fairchildfashion.com. For attendance inquiries, please contact Lauren Simeone at lsimeone@fairchildfashion.com.
For event details and updates please visit WWD Global Fashion and Beauty Summit event site.
About WWD
Women’s Wear Daily (WWD) provides a balance of timely, credible business news and key fashion trends for leading retailers, designers, manufacturers, marketers, financiers, Wall Street analysts, international moguls, media executives, ad agencies, trend-makers, and global consumers. Founded in 1910 by Edmund Fairchild and helmed for over two decades by legendary publisher John B. Fairchild, WWD has been the daily media of record and the industry voice of authority for over 100 years. Operated and published by Penske Media Corporation under Fairchild Media Group, WWD reaches a global audience of nearly 10 million every month across print, digital, mobile, video, social and events including the annual WWD Apparel & Retail CEO Summit and Global Summits in 3 international markets. As an increasingly complex marketplace heightens the need for information and competitive intelligence, WWD delivers spirited coverage with frequency, integrity, and a legacy of getting it right and getting it first.
Fashion Futures
Fashion Futures is a comprehensive platform dedicated to providing insights and analytics on the fashion industry in Saudi Arabia, with the mission to revolutionize Saudi’s fashion industry by offering the leading fashion intelligence platform, enabling global connections and opportunities for investors and fashion businesses. Consequently, it shapes the future of the regional fashion industry through a data-driven approach while driving actionable insights.
PR Contacts:
Fashion Futures / Saudi Fashion Commission
Shahinaz Alotaishan, salotaishan@moc.gov.sa
Women’s Wear Daily (WWD) / Fairchild Media Group / Penske Media Corporation
Abby Kalicka, akalicka@pmc.com
Today, Rolling Stone announced that Gus Wenner will assume the role of Executive Chairman, and Julian Holguin will become the brand’s CEO. Wenner will collaborate with Holguin to ensure the brand’s long-term strategic vision while pursuing new ventures outside of Rolling Stone. Holguin will assume oversight of the business.
“It has been an unbelievable journey leading Rolling Stone. There have been so many brilliant contributors and collaborators who have helped transform it from a magazine into a multimedia powerhouse, all while keeping its mission intact. I am grateful to every single one of them. Building something outside of Rolling Stone has been on my mind for some time, and although it has been a hard decision to make, the timing is right – the business is as strong as it has ever been, and it will be in great hands. I look forward to continuing to help guide the ship as Executive Chairman, while embarking on my next chapter,” said Wenner.
Wenner led the sale of Rolling Stone to Penske Media Corporation in 2017. Following the sale, he served as President for 4 years before becoming the brand's CEO in January 2022. During this period, he transformed Rolling Stone from a traditional magazine publisher into a thriving, multifaceted brand. Under his leadership, Rolling Stone has grown its audience to over 60 million readers per month, built a robust live events business, launched Rolling Stone Films, built a digital subscription business, and vastly expanded the brand’s global footprint – all led by the strength of its journalism. During Wenner’s tenure, Rolling Stone has won 7 National Magazine Awards, its first ever Emmy Award, a George Polk Award, and its first ever Murrow Prize.
"Rolling Stone is poised for continued success leveraging Gus’ deep experience and vision for the brand and Julian’s keen business instincts and passion for innovation,” said Jay Penske, Chairman and CEO, Penske Media Corporation. “Rolling Stone will continue its rich legacy of world class journalism and culture shaping conversation while creating new avenues for growth."
Holguin is a seasoned music and media executive and leader, with vast experience across digital publishing, social media, broadcast television and live events. He spent 10 years at Billboard, most recently as President, where he oversaw global business operations and led the company’s transformation from a business-to-business trade publication to an innovative leader in music media. He led Billboard through several transformative milestones, including its 2014 merger with The Hollywood Reporter, the acquisition of Spin Media in 2016, its 2018 merger with Dick Clark Productions and its eventual sale to Penske Media Corporation in 2020 while simultaneously leading the company to record increases across advertising, live events, licensing and content distribution. Holguin will report to Chairman and CEO, Penske Media Corporation, Jay Penske.
“The legacy and enduring impact of Rolling Stone is undeniable, and having the opportunity to broaden the scope and reach of the brand is the opportunity of a lifetime. I'm thrilled to join forces with the entire Rolling Stone team to drive its continued evolution and expansion into new and exciting territory,” said Holguin.
About Rolling Stone
Five decades since its founding, Rolling Stone today has evolved into a multi-platform content brand with unrivaled access and authority, reaching a global audience of over 60 million people per month. Staying true to its mission to tell exceptional stories that illuminate the culture of our times, Rolling Stone is an authority for music reviews, in-depth interviews, hard-hitting political commentary, and award-winning journalism across print, digital, mobile, video, social, and events. Operated and published by Penske Media Corporation, Rolling Stone provides “all the news that fits.”
PR Contact:
Penke Media Corporation
Brooke Jaffe, bjaffe@pmc.com