Posts made in December 2017

Daymaker

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About Daymaker.  Daymaker is an online giving platform that was founded on the belief that kids who give become adults who give. The technology is designed to make philanthropic giving easy, real and relatable so little kids can understand the big difference they can make. Daymaker launched in Los Angeles in 2015 and has since expanded to working with nonprofit partners in other major cities such as Atlanta, Charlotte, New York, San Francisco, Chicago and Houston. Learn more at www.daymaker.com.

November 21, 2017, New York, NY Daymaker.com, an online giving platform whose mission is to help parents share the good of giving with their children, announces the launch of its 2017 holiday initiative. Daymaker’s goal this holiday season is to help tens of thousands of  children across the United States, including those affected by the most recent U.S. natural disasters. Daymaker’s holiday initiative is a completely online “click-to-give” experience that allows donors from around the world to preview profiles of children in need and purchase gifts in time for the holidays. Daymaker concluded its 2016 holiday season with over 2,500 donors from all 50 states and nine countries purchasing gifts for 5,000 children around the United States.

How It Works. Daymaker works closely with local chapters of high-impact nonprofit organizations such as New York City Housing Authority, Boys and Girls Club and Salvation Army that understand the unique needs of children in their communities. During the holiday season, donors can visit Daymaker’s site and read about the tens of thousands of children who are being served by Daymaker’s nonprofit partners. With just a few clicks, donors can choose who they would like to help and purchase items from personalized wish lists. Items are trackable every step of the way until they are delivered to each child in time for the holidays.

Corporate Partners. This year, Daymaker will broaden its ability to help children in need by also making the platform available for corporate giving programs. Daymaker has already formed partnerships with over 35 companies in Technology, Banking, Consulting and Telecom, among other sectors. Companies such as Ally, GoDaddy, WeWork, Boxed, NTT DATA Services, and Crown Castle have all signed on to use Daymaker as one of their 2017 holiday giving platforms.Daymaker co-founder and CEO Thomas Doochin says, “Our corporate partners are the backbone to our gift-giving philanthropic expansion, and we are honored to have such reputable companies on board.”

Chrome Hearts X Miami Design District

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Chrome Hearts + Baccarat celebrate Art Basel with the Miami Symphony Orchestra

at Palm Court, Miami Design District

          

  

Miami | December 5th, 2017

Laurie Lynn Stark of Chrome Hearts + Craig Robins of DACRA hosted friends & family for an evening of music helmed by Maestro Eduardo Marturet with performances by Jesse Jo Stark and pianist Mary Anne Huntsman alongside the Symphony Orchestra. Starting the evening with a champagne reception at Chrome Hearts Miami to celebrate the opening of the exhibition this time, this place curated by Theo Niarchos with Laurie Lynn Stark & Matt DiGiacomo, guests progressed down to the nearby Palm Court for a live musical program ranging from Classical to Broadway to Rock ‘n Roll.

WHO (in bold wearing Chrome Hearts)

Jordan Barrett, Presley Gerber, Virgil Abloh, Jesse Jo Stark, Elle Macpherson, Gloria Estefan, Theo Niarchos, David Adjaye,

CHROME HEARTS®, the luxury accessories, leather and furniture company renowned for its sophisticated life-inspired designs, was conceived in 1988 by Richard Stark & Richard Stark in Los Angeles.  Honoring a commitment to quality materials and timeless design, CHROME HEARTS® now has twenty-two stores globally including the US, France, Japan and Taiwan and can be found in the most exclusive boutiques around the world including Bergdorf Goodman in NY, Colette in Paris and Seol.

ABOUT MIAMI DESIGN DISTRICT

The Miami Design District is a one-of-a-kind neighborhood that combines luxury shopping, galleries, museums, design stores, restaurants and major art and design installations all within an architecturally significant context. The Miami Design District is owned and operated by Miami Design District Associates, a partnership between Dacra, founded and owned by visionary entrepreneur Craig Robins, and L Real Estate, a global real estate development and investment fund, specializing in creating luxury shopping destinations. In 2017, the Miami Design District is expanding dramatically, with new restaurants and luxury boutiques opening in the distinctive, walkable neighborhood that welcomes and encourages innovation. As Miami becomes increasingly known for its own rich culture, the growth of the Miami Design District further reflects how the city is deserving of its place on the global stage.

Facebook: /MiamiDesignDistrict

Instagram: @miamidesigndistrict

Twitter: @designdistrict

Justine Skye 

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JUSTINE SKYE PREMIERES

MUSIC VIDEO FOR “DON’T THINK ABOUT IT”


DEBUT ALBUM ULTRAVIOLET OUT JANUARY 19, 2018

 

Singer, songwriter, fashionista, and actress JUSTINE SKYE just shared the music video for her latest single “Don’t Think About It” on Complex. Watch it HERE.

Helmed by renowned director and choreographer Laurieann Gibson and Life Garland, the clip evokes classic nineties hip-hop and R&B videos with its impressive dance choreography and futuristic visual sensibility. “Don’t Think About It” is shaping up to be a signature hit for the songstress. It’s quickly nearing 1 million Spotify streams and simultaneously heating up at radio.

It also sets the stage for the release of her highly anticipated full-length debut, ULTRAVIOLET [Roc Nation/Republic Records]—arriving in stores and online January 19, 2018.

JUSTINE SKYE has been quietly and diligently inching towards the top of pop since 2014. Her 2016 EP 8 Ounces (executive produced by The Dream) earned praise from the likes of Billboard, The Fader, Genius, and more as Wonderland Magazine proclaimed her a “musical prodigy on the rise.” Her sphere of influence dramatically expanded yet again in 2017 as she became an ambassador for  Puma, was featured in Forbes’ highly coveted “30 under 30” list and landed her first lead in a feature film, the indie coming-of-age drama GREEN DOLPHIN.

ULTRAVIOLET Tracklisting:

  1. “Wasteland”
  2. “Goodlove”
  3. “U Don’t Know” [feat. WizKid]
  4. “Back For More” [feat. Jeremih]
  5. “Don’t Think About It”
  6. “You Got Me”
  7. “Heaven”
  8. “Push Ya”
  9. “Lil’ Boy”
  10. “Best For Last”

ABOUT REPUBLIC RECORDS
A division of Universal Music Group, the world’s leading music company, Republic Records is home to an all-star roster of multi-platinum, award-winning legends and superstar artists such as Ariana Grande, Aminé, Black Sabbath, DNCE, Florence + the Machine, Gotye, Hailee Steinfeld, James Blake, James Bay, John Mellencamp, Jordan Smith, Julia Michaels, Keith Richards, Kid Cudi, Liam Payne, Marian Hill, Of Monsters and Men, Post Malone, Seth MacFarlane, Stevie Wonder, and more. Founded by brothers and chief executives Monte and Avery Lipman, it is also comprised of innovative business ventures, including American Recordings (The Avett Brothers, Towkio), Boominati Worldwide (Metro Boomin), Brushfire (Jack Johnson), Casablanca Records (Giorgio Moroder, KUNGS, Tïesto), Cash Money (Drake, Lil Wayne, Nicki Minaj), Hollywood Records (Sofia Carson, Zendaya), Lava Records (Greta Van Fleet, Jessie J, Lorde), Monkeywrench (Pearl Jam), XO (The Weeknd), Roc Nation (Belly, Justine Skye, The Dream), Tuff Gong (Damian Marley), Victor Victor Records (D Savage, Ski Mask The Slump God), among others. Republic also maintains a long-standing strategic alliance with country powerhouse Big Machine Records (Taylor Swift), and Universal Music Latin Entertainment (Luis Fonsi, J Balvin). In addition, Republic has expanded to release high-profile soundtracks for Universal Pictures (Fifty Shades of Grey, SING), Fox TV (Lee Daniels’ STAR), and NBC TV (The Voice), as well as other notable film and television franchises.

COS × Studio Swine

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COS CELEBRATES NEW SPRING, MIAMI BY STUDIO SWINE

Last night COS hosted a celebration of their collaboration with Studio Swine. The global art and design community gathered at The Temple House to toast New Spring, Miami.

As a satellite of Design Miami/ the immersive, multisensory installation created by the London-based duo has been reconceived in response to its environment, drawing inspiration from the history and culture of Miami Beach.

COS Creative Director, Karin Gustafsson noted, “We are so thrilled to be in Miami this week and to have the opportunity to share New Spring with the incredible community of creatives that are the fibre of our brand.” 

Guests were served champagne and Mezcal-infused cocktails and dinned on sashimi and tacos. DJ sets were from Hannah Bronfman & Brendan Fallis.

Notable attendees included:

●        Karin Gustafsson and Atul Pathak, COS

●        Azusa Murakami and Alexander Groves, Studio Swine

●        Rodman Primack, and Jen Roberts, Design Miami/

●        Alex Mustonen, Snarkitecture

●        Rafael de Cardenas, Architect

●        Caroline Daur

●        Candela Pelizza

●        Pari Ehsan

 

The installation is located at The Temple House, 1415 Euclid Ave, Miami Beach from Wednesday 6 December until Sunday 10 December 2017.

#COSxStudioSwine

Instagram: @cosstores

Facebook: facebook.com/cos

 

Karin Gustafsson, Alexander Groves, Azusa Murakami and Atul Pathak

 

 

Caroline Daur | Rodman Primack and Jen Roberts

 

         

Pari Ehsan | Brendan Fallis and Hannah Bronfman

   

Candela Pelizza |  Installation space

All images courtesy of COS

ABOUT COS

COS is a fashion brand for women and men who like modern, functional and considered design. We use traditional methods and new techniques to form understated collections made to last beyond the season. Committed to both timeless design and innovation, we have supported the arts since the launch of the brand through collaborations with established and emerging artists, galleries and creative studios. cosstores.com

ABOUT NEW SPRING

In April 2017 during Salone del Mobile in Milan, COS debuted New Spring, its collaboration with Studio Swine, and welcomed more than 20,000 visitors to the installation over the internationally renowned Design Week. The installation, which won the award for Most Engaging Exhibition during Milan Design Week, grew from an open brief from COS and exemplifies the Studio’s interdisciplinary sensibility.  COS has participated in Salone del Mobile since 2012 with collaborations including Gary Card, Bonsoir Paris, Nendo, Snarkitecture, and Sou Fujimoto.

ABOUT STUDIO SWINE

Studio Swine (Super Wide Interdisciplinary New Explorers) is a collaboration between Japanese Architect Azusa Murakami and British Artist Alexander Groves. Creating works that span across disciplines of art, design and film, Studio Swine explores themes of regional identity and the future of resources in the context of globalisation. Studio Swine work manifests a deep research into materials and modern industrialisation. Studio Swine has been widely exhibited at institutions such as the Victoria & Albert Museum in London, Museum of Art and Design New York, and the Venice Art Biennale. studioswine.com

ABOUT DESIGN MIAMI/

Design Miami/ is the global forum for design. Each fair brings together the most influential collectors, gallerists, designers, curators, and critics from around the world in celebration of design culture and commerce. Occurring alongside the Art Basel fairs in Miami, Florida, each December and Basel, Switzerland, each June, Design Miami/ has become the premier venue for collecting, exhibiting, discussing, and creating collectible design. designmiami.com

Jaira Burns

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Jaira Burns Releases Visual For “High Rollin”

Vevo: http://vevo.ly/Io2LmV

YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jf8m9INK2n4

Upscale Music Group/Interscope Records newcomer Jaira Burns releases a visual for her latest track “High Rollin.” The video, directed by Matthew Dillon Cohen, is a compilation of slice-of-life visuals that follow Jaira and her friends as they kick back and smoke up. The singer-songwriter has created a genre of her own that she describes as “dark pop, gypsy urban.” She has cultivated sounds that are magically reminiscent of her upbringing, blending rural atmospheres with urban textures and tones. Her breakout single “Ugly” was handpicked by Olivier Rousteing as the musical backdrop for the Beats/Balmain ad campaign which featured Kylie Jenner.

“High Rollin” is now available at all digital retailers. Jaira will be supporting Australian-born musician Wafia on tour which kicks off January 22, 2018. Tickets for the tour can be purchased at www.jairaburns.com.

Jaira Burns “High Rollin” eSingle

Retail: http://smarturl.it/HighRollin

Date   City                           Venue

1/22    Vancouver, BC          Cobalt

1/23   Portland, OR              Mississippi Studios

1/24   Seattle, WA                Barboza

1/26    San Francisco, CA    Rickshaw Stop @ Live 105 Popscene

1/27    Los Angeles, CA       Masonic Lodge

1/29    Chicago, IL                Schubas Tavern

1/30    Toronto, ON              The Drake

2/1      New York, NY            Rough Trade

2/2      Boston, MA                Great Scott

2/3     Washington, DC         Song Byrd

Do Actors Earn Their Paychecks?

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Are Hollywood Actors Worth Those Mega-Pay Checks?

The salaries of Hollywood A-listers has long been a source of gossip and debate among film fans. But are they actually worth it? While some say not, the film studios are actually getting a pretty good return for the cash investment.

And now RouletteOnline have produced a useful infographic that puts everything into perspective when it comes to your favourite top earners.

According to Roulette Online, the key is how many dollars a film studio gets back for each one they spend on an actor or actress. While personal net worth can run into the hundreds of millions for some stars, the money many of our top bards earn the studios can be measured in the hundreds of billions.

• Near the foot of the list is Charlize Theron who has a personal net worth of about $130 million. While she’s laughing all the way to the bank, the return for the studios is only $1.19 for every dollar invested. You might think this low, but you have to put it into perspective – there’s still a healthy profit to be made with the actress helping to bring in some $1.5 billion during her career.

• You’d but right in thinking that ageing action king Tom Cruise would fare better but he’s still only bringing in $4.57 per studio dollar. His top grossing film was War of the Worlds and over 38 outings, the actor has managed to bring in well over $3.5 billion for the studios.

• Cruise might be a little miffed that he’s beaten on the list by both Adam Sandler, who earns the studio $7.25 per dollar, and Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson who comes in at $8.48.

• Perennial everyman, Mark Wahlberg, with 39 films under his belt across various genres including comedy and action, breaks the double figure barrier and comes in at just over $12 per dollar spent. You won’t be surprised to learn that his top grossing film was Transformers: Age of Extinction even if Last Knight was a bit of a setback.

• The girls are quietly accumulating for the film studios with Jennifer Anniston, Melissa McCarthy and Julia Roberts all delivering excellent returns. Top female actor on the list is Cate Blanchett who pulls in a very healthy $66 per dollar spent for the studio and lies in second place.

• There’s something of a battle going on between the superheroes, as you might expect. Chris Hemsworth is the worst performing but still brings in a healthy $32.25, while Robert Downey Jr, who has a net worth of $260 million, mostly from donning the Iron Man suit, delivers a return of $47.10.

• Top of the list, however, is the acting royalty that is Samuel L Jackson. He earns the studios a staggering $83.79 for every dollar invested. The star of Pulp Fiction and the Avengers films has had 73 outings in his career, is worth over $200m, and has earned those film execs a massive $5 billion or more.

Next time you wonder why the studios pay lead actors so much – remember the boost they get in revenue from signing a top star. That can often mean the difference between success and failure for a movie. Check out the full list from RouletteOnline here.

2017 World Series Documentary Available Now

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CELEBRATE THE FIRST WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONSHIP IN THE HISTORY OF THE HOUSTON ASTROS WITH 

TWO MUST-HAVE FALL CLASSIC MEMENTOS

A little more than a month ago, the Houston Astros delivered the first World Series Championship in team history — an emotionally uplifting victory for a city in distress.  And, yesterday, the pulse-pounding story of the Astros run to the Championship was unveiled by Major League Baseball, available on DVD and Blu-ray.  Check out the new trailer below, just released yesterday!

It’s not too late to receive review copies of THE 2017 WORLD SERIES Official Documentary from Major League Baseball and/or the 2017 WORLD SERIES COLLECTOR’S EDITION: HOUSTON ASTROS, which includes every complete unedited game of the Fall Classic.  Additionally, please let us know if you’d be interested in creating an on/offline promotion with these Major League Baseball home entertainment releases; we’ll provide you with everything necessary for a Grand Slam promo guaranteed to keep the Fall Classic excitement going throughout the holiday season!

WATCH TRAILER HERE

2017 WORLD SERIES FILM (DVD/BLU-RAY)

Street date:  December 5, 2017

Running Time:  90  minutes

Format:  DVD+ Blu-ray/2 Discs

Sug. Retail Price:  (DVD) $24.99srp/(Blu-ray) $34.93srp

Genre:  Sports

Catalog #:  (DVD) 17291/(BD) 17292

Aspect Ratio:  1.78:1

Language:  English

2017 WORLD SERIES COLLECTOR’S EDITION: HOUSTON ASTROS (DVD/BLU-RAY)

Street date:  December 5, 2017

Running Time:  20 hours

Format:  DVD+ Blu-ray/8 Discs

Sug. Retail Price:  (DVD) $59.99srp/(Blu-ray) $79.97srp

Genre:  Sports

Catalog #:  (DVD) 17293/(BD) 17302

Aspect Ratio:  1.78:1

Language:  English, Spanish w/English Subtitles

Trippie Redd & Travis Scott x Dark Knight Dummo

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Trippie Redd and Travis Scott Connect on

“Dark Knight Dummo”

The Trippie Redd takeover continues, and Travis is the latest to lend support.

LISTEN HERE!

For Trippie Redd, it’s only a matter of time. The 18-year-old Ohio artist’s star potential was clear from the start, and now he’s got the momentum. “Love Scars” has over 20 million plays on YouTube alone, his A Love Letter To You 2 project and track with DRAM are still on the rise.

But first, Trippie drops off “Dark Knight Dummo” with Travis Scott. Both artists have a knack for sweeping melodies, unforgettable hooks, and dark, dramatic backdrops-which is exactly what they deliver here-and the flaming car on the single’s cover is a pretty good indication of what to expect. If you’re still waiting on Astroworld, hold yourself over with “Dark Knight Dummo” below and stay tuned for more of the Trippie Redd takeover.

See footage from our time with Trippie Redd in Miami below:

JACOB MOORE PIGEONS + PLANES

KAILEE MORGUE PREMIERES NEW TRACK & LYRIC VIDEO FOR “DISCOVERY”

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“DISCOVERY” SELECTED BY ZANE LOWE AS A “WORLD FIRST” RECORD ON APPLE MUSIC’S BEATS 1

Today, Kailee Morgue uncovers her new single “Discovery, which was selected by Zane Lowe and played as a “World First” record on Apple Music Beats 1. Check out “Discovery” Here!
“Discovery” hints at the scope of Morgue’s vast creativity and musical sorcery. Over delicately chilling production, she delivers breathy verses and a lovelorn refrain that immediately captivates. In addition, to celebrate the release of “Discovery” Morgue has created an intricate lyric video for the track. See the full lyric video Here!
On the track Morgue stated: “Writing ‘Discovery’ definitely brought out a vulnerable side of myself. The song really emphasizes a feeling of abandonment and loneliness but in a hopeful way. It’s a mixture of this happy and sad feeling that I hope my fans can relate to as all emotions can be complicated.”
“Discovery” arrives hot on the heels of the viral hit “Medusa,” which quietly transformed the artist into a palpable phenomenon. Upon release, it launched to #2 on Hype Machine, was premiered by Fader and received “Best Track of the Week” by The New York Times, Line of Best Fit, MTV, Coup de Main and reached #2 on the Canadian viral chart on Spotify. 
The 19-year-old songstress first teased out the track in 2016 with a brief Twitter video, and it ignited a viral reaction spawning 100,000 “likes” overnight. Over an airy minimalistic soundscape, Morgue exorcises a, hypnotic, and heartfelt melody with haunting and powerful lyrics.
“Medusa,” which originally premiered on Fader, was produced by CJ Baran [Melanie Martinez, Panic! At the Disco, Carly Rae Jepsen] is the first official release by Morgue but be on the lookout for more news soon. In addition, she recently posted a cover of label mate Post Malone’s smash hit “rockstar” ft. 21 Savage. The track is a follow up to a previous cover she posted of “Feeling Whitney” back in January. Check out the “rockstar” cover here!
Tattooed, green haired, and anime-obsessed 19-year-old Phoenix-born and Los Angeles-based gothic pop siren Kailee Morgue casts a sonic spell with her music. A self-described “introvert” and the second oldest of six kids, she found solace in the sounds of fellow sonic sorceresses such as Stevie Nicks and Gwen Stefani as well as Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, and more. By the age of ten, she picked up her first guitar, began quietly penning music, and eventually started posting tracks on Soundcloud. Between a gig at Jack in the Box, an 18-year-old Kailee found the beat for “Medusa” on YouTube back in 2016 and cooked up the single. As “Medusa” became an underground phenomenon, she inked a deal with Republic Records in the summer of 2017.

 

“The 19-year-old singer has a hit on her hands…spine-tingling” – Fader

 

“…sounds like bliss”- New York Times

 

“Medsua’ is clean pop with a dark edge, a catchy song”- Pigeons & Planes
“A gorgeous pop song with dark undertones… fans of Billie Eilish or Purity Ring should appreciate…’Medusa’ doesn’t disappoint.” – Pigeons & Planes  

 

“Best new music!”- Line of Best Fit

 

“a modern-sounding, chill bit of indie and electronic-pop…it does set the groundwork for a prosperous career.” – Hilly Dilly

 

“Meet your new favorite up-and-coming pop star!” – MTV