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Also Features the Hit Single “At The Club” by Jacquees & Dej Loaf
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TOMS x Disney have launched a footwear and eyewear collection. This long-awaited collection is inspired by the classic Disney princesses; Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, and Snow White. The collection features exclusive, never before seen artwork created by the all-female Ink and Paint department of Disney in the mid-1900s. They worked tirelessly behind the scenes hand-drawing and inking the individual images that were transformed into the classic Disney movies near and dear to every child’s (or adult child’s) heart.
Today TOMS and Disney come together to celebrate those memories and the women who helped create them with their collection; for those who break glass ceilings, not glass slippers.
Brembo is highlighting its technology, an all-new brake caliper design and their full line of design-centric high-performance brake components at the 118th edition of the New York International Auto Show (NYIAS) this week.
With close to 1,000 cars and trucks on display at this year’s show, Brembo is displaying its technology with Brake-by-Wire, its all-new lightweight brake caliper that is shown exclusively on the Pagani Huayra BC, in the company’s display as well as a rainbow of caliper colors that highlight Brembo’s commitment to performance through design. The all-new caliper represents a significant reduction of 400 grams per corner, the highest ratio of lightweight/stiffness ever for a cast aluminum caliper for road use. The weight optimization ensures a decrease in unsprung weight, which increases the super cars overall performance.
In addition to the road car, truck/SUV and super car brake calipers Brembo is showing its commitment to the future with its Formula E racing brake system. The new Formula E single-seaters, the first equipped with a battery that allows them to complete an entire race without a pit-stop, will all be fitted with Brembo braking systems. This is no small engineering feat for the need to design and develop from scratch the discs and carbon pads most suitable for these models.
A Formula E single-seater, driver included, weighs 1,940 lbs. (about 331 lbs. more than the Formula 1 cars), has 18-inch wheels and sits 49.21 inches off the ground. All of this has an impact on the characteristics of the braking system, which must be perfectly sized to reduce braking distances to a minimum, but without weighing too much.
The Brembo Brake-by-Wire system, which is already in use in Formula 1, is characterized by the replacement of hydraulic and mechanical mechanisms with electronically managed functions. This system improves safety because the system is more powerful, thanks to regenerative braking, and it no longer has dragging torque. It also decreases CO2 emissions and optimizes energy consumption.
Brembo has its full color palate on display in the Crystal Palace. At one time, all brake calipers were a single color, the characteristic color of the material used to produce them. This was an oddity in the world of cars which for decades showed of colorful wheel rims, seats, steering wheels and even sound systems. In order to overcome this limitation, in 1992 Brembo launched the first red colored calipers, laying the foundation for them to become true icons of design.
Today, Brembo makes calipers in more than 100 colors, several of which have become distinctive for some vehicle models. Seeing them on the screen is one thing, but seeing them up close and live, as visitors did at the NYIAS, is something else, because you can admire the quality and the paint finishes.
Show goers can play the Brembo Discovery Challenge. Attendees simply take photos of their favorite Brembo brakes on two different vehicles at the show and enter the Brembo Discovery challenge (at www.BremboEvents.com) to win an all-expense paid trip to the high-performance Cadillac V-Performance in Nevada.
To access the 2018 Brembo NYIAS media kit, visit www.mediakit.brembo.com
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Announced during tonight’s FX premiere of the original DEADPOOL, the partnership provides fans the chance to receive an exclusive, custom-made pink Deadpool suit. A cause close to the Merc’s heart, proceeds will benefit the work of Fuck Cancer, the nonprofit dedicated to cancer prevention, early detection and providing support to those affected.
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Zeitgeist: The Art Scene of Teenage Basquiat
An Exhibition and Special Events
Curated by Sara Driver, Carlo McCormick, Mary-Ann Monforton and Howl! Happening
Opening Sunday, May 13, 2018 / 6–9 PM / Free
Exhibition: May 13–June 10, 2018
Robert Carrithers, 1979
Howl! Happening: An Arturo Vega Project is pleased to announce Zeitgeist: The Art Scene of Teenage Basquiat, a group exhibition focusing on the artists and scene around Jean-Michel Basquiat’s teen-aged, pre-fame years. Curated by Howl! Happening, Sara Driver, Carlo McCormick, and Mary-Ann Monforton, Zeitgeist complements and amplifies the theatrical release of Sara Driver’s film BOOM FOR REAL The Late Teenage Years of Jean-Michel Basquiat from Magnolia Pictures .
The film premieres on May 11th at IFC, New York.
The period covered in the exhibition and film tells the story of Jean-Michel’s early work, peers, and creative community in gritty, pre-AIDS, downtown New York—before the rise of the 80s art and real estate juggernaut. It was a time when decay, drugs, and dissolution fueled a boom in creativity where the definition of fame, success, and power was not based on money, Facebook likes, and self-promotion. For these creators, to be a penniless published poet or a musician gigging at CBs was the height of success. In the rawness of the work, the focus on street art and graffiti, and the experimentation and cross-pollination of styles and disciplines, the era has become a flash point for younger generations seeking to learn about and understand the authenticity, closeness, and community expressed in the work of the artists in Zeitgeist.
The exhibition—and a series of special events—illuminate Basquiat’s work and that of his friends and other artists, writers, filmmakers, and musicians who emerged from that scene, including:
Alexis Adler
Charlie Ahearn
Ted Barron
Jean-Michel Basquiat
Philippe Bordas
Robert Carrithers
Henry Chalfant
Brett De Palma
Jane Dickson
Al Diaz
Barbara Ess
Coleen Fitzgibbon
Fab 5 Freddy
Futura
Robert Goldman aka Bobby G
Godlis
Nan Goldin
Richard Hambleton
Becky Howland
Tessa Hughes-Freeland
Jim Jarmusch
Justen Ladda
Ann Messner
Mary-Ann Monforton
James Nares
Glenn O’Brien
Franc Palaia
Lee Quiñones
Walter Robinson
Christy Rupp
Luc Sante
Kenny Scharf
Paul Tschinkel
Robin Winters
Special events will include:
· A panel discussion featuring Alexis Adler, Felice Rosser, Lee Quiñones, Al Diaz, and more
· A screening of Howard Brookner’s 1983 documentary Burroughs: The Movie from the Criterion Collection
· An evening of films featuring an experimental film by Basquiat’s bandmate Michael Holman, with a soundtrack by Gray, the band he and Basquiat formed; David Schmidlapp’s film of Walter Steding playing beneath the Brooklyn Bridge; and Paul Tschinkel’s film about New York/New Wave, curator Diego Cortez’s groundbreaking exhibition at PS1 in 1981
· A performance by Felice Rosser
· Readings
· A special series of film screenings in collaboration with Anthology Film Archives
About Howl! Happening
About BOOM FOR REAL The Late Teenage Years of Jean-Michel Basquiat
Howl! Happening: An Arturo Vega Project
6 East First Street (Between Bowery and 2nd Ave)
New York, NY 10003
Gallery Hours: Wed–Sun, 11 AM–6 PM
THE WEEKND SCORES LARGEST SPOTIFY DEBUT OF 2018 WITH “CALL OUT MY NAME”
Grammy Award®-winning and Academy Award®-nominated multiplatinum trailblazer The Weeknd scores the largest Spotify debut of 2018 with his new single “Call Out My Name.” It impressively tallied almost 3.5 million streams in the first 24 hours.
The song is available on his latest project My Dear Melancholy, out now via XO/Republic Records.
Get My Dear Melancholy, HERE.
The project features six tracks with production from Frank Dukes, Daheala, Marz, Mike WiLL Made-It, Gesaffelstein, Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo and Skrillex. My Dear Melancholy, is executive produced by Frank Dukes, and The Weeknd.
The Weeknd headlines 2018 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival this month.
Toyota turned its focus from cars to stars at the 2018 New York International Auto Show as New York’s Legendary Hip-Hop Artists Doug E. Fresh and DJ Kid Capri rocked the mic on the Toyota Live Stage together for a rare performance at the Javits Convention Center. DJ Kid Capri, the most crowd-hyping entertainer, kicked off the set bringing people to their feet with his high energy approach to spinning music. Doug E. Fresh, the Original Human Beat Box, joined Kid and took the audience on a musical journey back to the 80’s with his imitations of drum machines and samples of hip-hop classics. Doug’s sound like the Toyota brand transcends language and culture moving people both young and old.
Doug E. Fresh, a native of Barbados, was raised in New York and feels a special bond to returning home to perform on opening day of the New York International Auto Show mixing Hip-Hop and cars. Doug says, “Hip-Hop is supposed to uplift and create, to educate people on a larger level and to make a change. And, we love to listen to music in our rides. So why not turn up the volume live on stage with Toyota.”
Doug E. Fresh, is known for his songs like “The Show/La Di, Da Di,” “All the Way to Heaven” and “Keep Risin’ to the Top.” His music has transcended through time and attracts consumers from all age groups. From the 80’s to 2018, Doug E. Fresh is still the best emcee of all time. DJ Kid Capri, born in Bronx, NY, first hit the hip-hop scene on Russell Simmons Def Comedy Jam as the DJ. Since then, he has toured with Sean Combs, LL Cool J, Busta Rhymes, Jay-Z, and Mary J. Blige just to name a few.
Doug got a close-up look at the all-new 2019 Toyota RAV4 revealed at the New York International Auto Show that is set to be in showrooms winter of 2018. RAV4 currently ranks as the number-one-selling vehicle in the Toyota lineup, as well as the best-selling non-pickup-truck in the country.
About Toyota
Toyota has been a part of the cultural fabric in the U.S. and North America for 60 years, and is committed to advancing sustainable, next-generation mobility through our Toyota and Lexus brands. During that time, Toyota has created a tremendous value chain as our teams have contributed to world-class design, engineering, and assembly of more than 36 million cars and trucks in North America, where we operate 14 manufacturing plants (10 in the U.S.) and directly employ more than 47,000 people (more than 37,000 in the U.S.). Our 1,800 North American dealerships (nearly 1,500 in the U.S.) sold more than 2.7 million cars and trucks (2.4 million in the U.S.) in 2017 – and about 87 percent of all Toyota vehicles sold over the past 15 years are still on the road today.
GRAMMY Award-nominated critically acclaimed singer, songwriter, and R&B iconoclast GALLANT returns with a preview track entitled “Gentleman” today. Get it HERE via Mind of A Genius/Warner Bros. Records. Watch the video HERE.
Representing a palpable and powerful evolution, the track conjures the spirits of late nineties and early two-thousands R&B within a sphere of cinematic production cooked up by frequent collaborator and producer Stint [Banks, Santigold]. Over a minimalist hum, the artist’s seductive and show-stopping falsetto blazes brightly and brilliantly.
Additionally, he unveiled a stunning music video awash in dark blue hues for “Gentleman.” Built around tight angles and extreme close-ups, the physicality of the clip evokes the single’s energy and showcases what he calls, “My take on a nineties bedroom jam.”
“Gentleman” is Gallant’s first release since 2016’s full-length debut, Ology, which earned a GRAMMY Award nod in the category of “Best Urban Contemporary Album” at the 2017 ceremony. Most importantly, it heralds the arrival of his anxiously awaited sophomore album, coming very soon. Keeping things personal, he even personally shared what’s to come with a fan on Twitter, allowing her to break the news.
Tonight, he headlines an intimate sold out performance at Public Arts in New York followed by shows at National Sawdust April 5 and the Masonic Lodge at Hollywood Cemetery April 17.
Within the next weeks, he’ll uncover his first single “Doesn’t Matter,” from his forthcoming album. Stay tuned.
Balancing vulnerability and vitality as well as sentimentality and seduction, Gallant proved himself to be an iconoclastic presence for R&B upon emerging in 2014. His breakout debut Ology landed a GRAMMY nomination for “Best Urban Contemporary Album,” bowed in the Top 25 of the BillboardTop 200, placed on Entertainment Weekly’s “25 Best Albums of 2016 (So Far),” garnered a coveted 7.5/10 score courtesy of Pitchfork, and incited applause from The Guardian, Q, and more. Between touring with John Legend and gracing the stage at Coachella, he delivered unforgettable performances on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Later with Jools Holland, and NBC’s Today, to name a few. Impressively, the single clocked over 33 million Spotify streams and counting. With all of these accolades, he laid the foundation to make a big and bold statement with his forthcoming second offering.
Global superstar Meghan Trainor releases new dance video for her current hit single ‘No Excuses’. Shot in Los Angeles by Tim Milgrim (T. Milly Creative), this energetic new video showcases some of the top dance influencers from all over the world celebrating Trainor’s song and its theme of Respect. Watch it HERE.
Meghan’s Creative Director, Charm LaDonna says, “Meghan’s new single is so fun and energetic and we felt that this group of young influencers would help spread this message of respect with the younger generation all over the world”. She continues, “this group of dancers was hand selected by me and Meghan. We’ve worked with a bunch of them over the years and it’s been so fun to watch these strong, young women grow up. »
No Excuses was released March 1, 2018. The single is currently sitting in the Top 15 at both Pop and Hot AC radio and has garnered rave reviews, People magazine said “With its confident lyrics and 80s tinged-production, ‘No Excuses’ is an instant day-brightener,” while Forbes said “Meghan Trainor has crafted a stellar pop hook, she has returned to the spotlight to begin another era of her already enviable career, and has gifted the world with another lighthearted pop tune entitled ‘No Excuses.’”
HAROLD ROBINSON FOUNDATION HOSTS 8TH ANNUAL “PEDAL ON THE PIER” FUNDRAISER IN SANTA MONICA SUNDAY, JUNE 3
High Energy 100-Mile Outdoor Ride, Red Carpet, Food, Music and Fun Festivities on the Iconic Santa Monica Pier Benefiting LA’s Underserved Youth
WHO: Harold Robinson Foundation 501(c)3
WHAT: The Pedal on the Pier fundraiser transforms Santa Monica Pier into a high energy outdoor cycling studio to raise money for the foundation’s Camp Ubuntu, which provides LA’s underprivileged children with a unique camp experience. The lessons and experiences these children learn at Camp Ubuntu enrich their lives and empower them with necessary skills needed to better themselves at home, across their communities and throughout life. Pedal on the Pier has raised over a million dollars last year, totaling over five million dollars, and hopes to far surpass those numbers this year.
With the Pacific Ocean as the backdrop, Pedal on the Pier’s 5-hour spin-a-thon features teams riding on indoor cycling bikes provided by Stages Cycling, live musical performances, DJs, spin instructors from Revolution Fitness Santa Monica, celebrities, athletes, food and drinks from local restaurants, influential brands and fun festivities in the sun.
In order to participate, riders can register as an individual and join a team or start a team. Each team must raise a minimum of $2,500 for the Harold Robinson Foundation to have a bike reserved. Registered riders will receive a free T-shirt, swag bag and a meal ticket and access to the 21 and over lounge with hosted alcoholic beverages from sponsors. There will also be a cash bar with beer and wine. There will also be a limited number of $100 spectator tickets which includes access to the festivities and hosted food and beverages from local vendors.
WHEN:
June 3, 2018
11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Red carpet begins at 9:30 a.m.
WHERE:
Santa Monica Pier
200 Santa Monica Pier
Santa Monica, CA 90401
TICKETS: Participants can register as a “Team” (1-5 riders) with a minimum fundraising commitment of $2,500 per bike or purchase a spectator tickets for $100. Tickets and registration are available at www.pedalonthepier.com and click on REGISTER.
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About The Harold Robinson Foundation:
The Harold Robinson Foundation is a 501(c)2 founded in 2009 by Jeff Robinson, Joyce Hyser Robinson and David Moss. It began with an idea from Jeff Robinson, almost 20 years ago; that every child should have the same opportunities he had as a kid, no matter where they stand on the socioeconomic ladder. The foundation is named for Jeff’s late father. The Harold Robinson Foundation provides the funding and resources to send Los Angeles’s less fortunate children to camp, in a safe and nurturing environment, far away from the stress that most of them face on a daily basis. The foundation also runs a summer day at the Markham Middle School in Watts, CA. For more information, visit www.haroldrobinsonfoundation.org/.
