Posts made in December 2019

The Score – Bulletproof

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Gold-certified and critically acclaimed LA-based, New York-born rock band The Score—Eddie Anthony and Edan Dover—have unleashed a brand new single entitled “Bulletproof” featuring Xylø.

Check out “Bulletproof” ft Xylø HERE via Republic Records.

The song’s release comes in tandem with the release of Netflix’s highly anticipated new film 6 Underground starring Ryan Reynolds and directed by Michael Bay. “Bulletproof” is featured as the end title song in the film and three additional songs from The Score are also featured including “Glory,” “Legend” and “The Fear.” 6 Underground is in select theaters now and on Netflix.

Buttressed by percussive distortion, wild horns, and finger-snaps, the track places the group in the center of a vibrant vocal crossfire with Xylø. Tempering pop ambition and raw edge, her voice rings out over modulation on the instantly unshakable hook, “I wish that I was bullet proof.” It’s an anthem worthy of the group’s growing catalog of bold genre-defiant bangers.

About the tune, the band commented, “We wanted to write a song that captured the feel of the movie while still being us. We felt having our friend Xylø sing the chorus would add a new dimension to the song, while still being authentic to us as a band.”

It paves the way for much more to come from The Score in 2020.

Get ready.

New York-born and Los Angeles-based duo The Score stand out as a fiery genre-defying phenomenon, incinerating the lines between rock, pop, indie, and electronic. Powered by ubiquitous anthems such as “Oh My Love,” “Legend,” and gold-selling “Unstoppable,” the boys have racked up nearly 2.2 Billion cumulative streams worldwide over the course of two EPs—Unstoppable and Myths & Legends—and a 2017 full-length debut, ATLAS. As they ignited venues across North America, in addition their music has been used in campaigns for Jeep, NBA, and beyond.
6 Underground introduces a new kind of action hero. Six individuals from all around the globe, each the very best at what they do, have been chosen not only for their skill, but for a unique desire to delete their pasts to change the future. The team is brought together by an enigmatic leader (Ryan Reynolds), whose sole mission in life is to ensure that, while he and his fellow operatives will never be remembered, their actions damn sure will.

It Is Time to Rethink the Services You Use

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People everywhere are rethinking how they consume entertainment and utilities in their homes. With the variety of services now available to homeowners, it is important to know what the options are. Many companies are producing new products that provide solutions beyond traditional services. Today you can find more personalized and cost-effective solutions as a consumer than ever before.

Utilities

The renewable energy options available for residences are changing the way people think about their energy consumption. Traditional means of providing energy to a home by gas or electricity companies are no longer the only cost-effective energy solutions. Renewable energy resources such as solar panels are readily available for residences. These can help support or sustain a home’s energy usage. Residential internet options are now more varied than they have ever been. Companies like Starry are providing next-gen home internet services in Los Angeles and other major cities. Consumers using these newer services are finding that high quality does not require high cost.

Entertainment

In-home entertainment is much more than the typical cable or satellite television. There are a variety of streaming services that offer many entertainment options. Today’s consumers are mixing and matching services to get exactly what they want while still saving money. Television isn’t the only form of entertainment with a variety of ways to consume. There are services to rent and stream movies, video games, and even local TV. With so many options on the market, you can customize what you have available in your home and ensure you always get to see and do what you want.

Security

A professional home security system and monitoring may be the best way to protect your home, but the options available for homeowners are more varied than ever. Smart home products such as doorbells with cameras, smart door locks and garage door openers are changing the home security game. These can often be monitored by the homeowner or combined with professional monitoring services for a more comprehensive solution. Assess your security needs and find the most cost-effective solution with the help of Locksmith Salem to keep your home protected.

Advances in technology and services that are readily available are helping homeowners make better choices about how they spend their money and what they choose to consume. People are finding personalized solutions for their homes that are benefiting their wallets as well as the environment. Take the time to look into the variety of services available and find your new favorite.

HelloMD Gaming App

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HELLOMD LAUNCHES FIRST CANNABIS GAMING APP WITH $420 JACKPOT PER GAME

Daily Bonfire app invites legal age players nationwide to donate winnings to fight the war on drugs or cash out at local, regulated dispensaries

HelloMD, the world’s largest online community of cannabis consumers, lifestyle experts, best-in-class CBD products and medical professionals, today announces the launch of Daily Bonfire, the first cannabis gaming app. Hosted by cannabis comedians, including the star of Netflix’s “Cooking on High,” Ngaio Bealum, Daily Bonfire not only offers iPhone and Android users the chance to win $420 per live game but also the opportunity to help fight the war on drugs and support regulated retailers throughout the country.

“Technology always sets out to solve a problem, and that’s what inspired Daily Bonfire,” explains canna-tech entrepreneur and HelloMD co-founder Mark Hadfield. “In an effort to ‘normalize’ cannabis, the trend has been to downplay the recreational benefits of cannabis and showcase its medicinal properties. Now that we’ve achieved mainstreamification, Daily Bonfire is here to bring cannabis back to its playful roots by celebrating the plant’s monumental contributions to pop culture, science and history. We’ve also designed the app to incentivize users to play an active role in combating today’s illicit retail marketplace while giving back to organizations that are tirelessly working to right the wrongs of prohibition,” says Hadfield.

Available for download on iPhones at the Apple App store for (Android will soon follow in 2020), each Daily Bonfire game begins with a collective vote to donate 5% or 50% of the winnings to one of three non-profits: ACLU, NORML, or MAPS. The comedic host then challenges players to test their cannabis IQ by answering a round of 12 multiple choice questions with each successful response moving players to the next question. The final winner(s) can decide to immediately cash out or visit a local partner dispensary where their Daily Bonfire dollars unlock exclusive discounts.

“I hella look forward to hosting Daily Bonfire each week,” says local Bay Area host Ngaio Bealum, who also regularly hosts High Times events and has appeared on “The Sarah Silverman Program.” “I get to encourage consumers to get lit and profit and learn compelling facts about cannabis. Who knew that it was the first product ever sold over the internet in 1971… between MIT and Stanford computer science students? Weed makes you smarter. It’s science.”

Daily Bonfire was recently named one of the “Top 5 cannabis brands to dominate 2020” by Merry Jane.

Watch HERE.

ABOUT HELLOMD

HelloMD is the world’s largest online community of cannabis patients, lifestyle experts, medical professionals, and trusted CBD brands, offering today’s consumer a one-stop-shop experience in the palm of their hands. Named “the Quora of cannabis” by TechCrunch, HelloMD is available in the U.S., Canada and South Africa.

GOLD SEASHELL

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By Mark Quinn

Quinn states “ ‘The Big Wheel Keeps on Turning’ is the story of the planet and everything that lives on it. It is our lives in time. Like the spiral of a shell, the world is in constant revolution.” He further says “… To me they are actually sculptures of the space-time continuum. By that I mean you have the rings on the outside of the shell, which look and act like the rings of a tree – showing the past of the object – and at the same time, the rings are to me like a map of the turning of the world. Then, on the front surface, you have the highly polished, reflective part, which is of course always in the present moment. This surface is always reflecting the now, and so together the form of the shell is like a found structural diagram of how the present becomes the past.”

ABOUT THE ARTIST:

Marc Quinn is internationally recognized and one of the leading artists of his generation. He is best known for exploring the relationships between art and science, the human body, and perceptions of beauty; elementary questions of the universe relevant to mankind. He rose to prominece in the early 1990s among the Young British Artists (YBAs) who shook up London’s contemporary art scene with their conceptual works. the same time, the rings are to me like a map of the turning of the world.

Then, on the front surface, you have the highly polished, reflective part, which is of course always in the present moment. This surface is always reflecting the now, and so together the form of the shell is like a found structural diagram of how the present becomes the past.” Quinn has exhibited in many important group and solo shows internationally including: the Tate Gallery in London, Fondazione Prada in Milan, Victoria & Albert Museum in London, Musée Oceanographique in Monaco, Multi media Art Museum in Moscow, and The Yorkshire Sculpture Garden in the UK, among many others. Quinn lives and works in London, UK.

H.E.R. – Live Performance

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Vevo announces the release of H.E.R.’s live performance of “Slide.” Presented anonymously, contemporary R&B artist H.E.R. (Having Everything Revealed) surfaced in 2016 with H.E.R., Vol. 1, an EP of downcast post-breakup material that sounded both vulnerable and assured, much like what followed from the singer and songwriter. The seven-track EP appeared on major-label RCA in September 2016 with limited promotion, but labelmates Alicia Keys and Bryson Tiller spread the word through social media, and a cover of Drake’s “Jungle” helped send the set to number 28 on Billboard’s R&B/hip-hop chart. A similarly styled follow-up, H.E.R., Vol. 2, arrived in June 2017 and debuted at number 22. The EPs were soon combined and expanded, released as H.E.R., with six additional cuts — including “Best Part,” a number 32 R&B/hip-hop hit previously heard on Daniel Caesar’s Freudian — referred to as B-sides.

In 2018, H.E.R. and Khalid teamed up for the Superfly soundtrack cut “This Way,” and that August a third EP was released, I Used to Know Her: The Prelude, which went straight to the top of the R&B/hip-hop chart thanks to “Could’ve Been,” a duet with Bryson Tiller. By the end of the year, she was nominated for five Grammy awards: Album of the Year and Best R&B Album (for H.E.R.), Best R&B Performance (for “Best Part”), Best R&B Song (for “Focus”), and Best New Artist. At the 2019 ceremony, she took home the prizes for Best R&B Album and Performance. Later that year, she linked up with a diverse range of collaborators such as Chris Brown (“Come Together”), Jess Glynne (“Thursday”), Ed Sheeran (“I Don’t Want Your Money”), and YBN Cordae (“Racks”) while also issuing the single “21.”

“Slide” is now streaming on all platforms. Keep up with exclusive content from artists all over the world HERE.

ABOUT VEVO:

Vevo is the world’s largest all-premium music video provider, offering artists a global platform with enormous scale through its distribution partners. Vevo connects artists with their audience globally via music videos and original content, working directly with them to find unique ways to bring their music to life visually. Vevo also works with emerging artists, providing them with a platform of global scale and reach, to find and grow their audience. Reaching 26 billion monthly views globally, Vevo has over 400,000 music videos in its catalogue.

TYGA – Ayy Macarena

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TYGA UNVEILS MUSIC VIDEO FOR NEW SINGLE “AYY MACARENA” FEATURING MACARENA ORIGINATORS LOS DEL RÍO

#MACARENACHALLENGE EXPLODES ON SOCIAL MEDIA

Today, GRAMMY® Award-nominated multiplatinum modern hip-hop icon Tyga shares the music video for his latest single “Ayy Macarena.”

Watch it HERE.

Get it HERE.

The visual opens with “Macarena” originators Los del Río flanking a microphone on a bright jazz club stage. Soon, the camera pans over to Tyga dressed-to-the-nines in a booth before intercutting footage of him breaking down the song’s dance moves on a Los Angeles street alongside two dancers.

The video seamlessly alternates between eye-popping cinematic set-pieces and more fiery dancing as the crossover hit blares in the background. “Ayy Macarena” exploded as yet another hit from the star, crossing over 35 million Spotify streams and 29 million views on the YouTube static audio in under a month’s time.

It shows no signs of stopping or slowing down either.

Additionally, it ignited the #MacarenaChallenge around the globe. Cemented as one of the world’s most viral challenges, it has generated over 850K videos viewed over 300 million times and counting across YouTube, TikTok, and Triller, taking over five continents with support from some of the biggest platform influencers in the world.

ABOUT TYGA:
As a rapper, entrepreneur, and influential force, Tyga maintains his place at the forefront of hip-hop and the culture. Since emerging in 2008, his influence consistently grew year after year to affect nearly every facet of the mainstream. Throughout his career, he earned dozens of multiplatinum certifications around the world, including the quadruple-platinum “Rack City,” triple-platinum “Faded,” and double-platinum “Ayo” with Chris Brown, to name a few. In 2018, he turned up with his most successful single to date “Taste” [feat. Offset]. Not only did it go six-times platinum and clinch #8 on the Billboard Hot 100, but it generated over 1 billion cumulative streams. It also paved the way for his 2019 opus, Legendary, released via his own Last Kings Records / Empire Distribution. Legendary crashed the Top 20 on the Top 200 chart, scored a gold certification release week, and accumulated 5 billion streams in under a year. Tyga perennially holds a place in the Top 30 of the “Most Streamed Artists on Spotify.” His influence continues to grow with each subsequent album.

24 HOURS OF TOUGHNESS

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G-SHOCK’S “24 HOURS OF TOUGHNESS” SERIES COMES TO A CLOSE WITH STAR-STUDDED HERO FILM

Final Video Stars Fashion Designer Emily Oberg, Professional Surfer Malia Manuel and Musician / Actress Meg Donnelly

Today, Casio G-SHOCK launches the hero film recapping its first-ever “24 Hours of Toughness” series, a campaign centered around powerful and influential women who operate outside the traditional 9 to 5.

Spotlighted in the 50-second video are Influencer / Fashion Designer Emily Oberg, who is seen designing the latest collection for her label Sporty & Rich, Professional Surfer Malia Manuel who we follow through Kauai, Hawaii for a day both on and off the board, and Musician / Actress Meg Donnelly who balances recording new music while appearing as Taylor Otto on ABC’s hit sitcom “American Housewife.”

The series, which celebrates these women as exemplars of absolute toughness, provides viewers with a glimpse at their non‐traditional schedules by following their creative process over the course of 24 hours.

The hero film, which features all three women can be viewed in its entirety here: http://bit.ly/GSHOCKFinal24Hrs.

Harry Styles × Gucci

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Harry Styles has announced a special collaboration with Gucci creative director Alessandro Michele in celebration of the release of his new album Fine Line.

Styles released the limited edition t-shirt today on his official store and will be available until Thursday December 19. The eco-conscious t-shirt is $75 and will include a digital copy of the new album.

Fine Line, which features the new single “Adore You,” is available everywhere now.

U2 IN INDIA

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THE JOSHUA TREE TOUR WRAPS UP IN MUMBAI

U2’S FIRST EVER PERFORMANCE IN INDIA

THE TOUR HAVING PLAYED TO ALMOST 3 MILLION FANS AROUND THE WORLD

Legendary composer A.R. Rahman joined U2 onstage in Mumbai last night to perform new track ‘Ahimsa’ in celebration of the band’s first ever visit to India. The performance also featured the debut appearance of Rahman’s daughters – Khatija Rahman and Raheema Rahman, along with singer-songwriter Rianjali Bhowmick – all of whom also feature on the track. Watch HERE.

The U2 show at Mumbai’s DY Patil Stadium is the final stop on The Joshua Tree Tour which has seen the band play to almost 3 million fans around the world in jut 66 shows throughout 2017 and 2019, taking in Europe, North & South America, Mexico, New Zealand, Australia, Japan and long overdue first-time visits to India, Singapore, South Korea and the Philippines.

A.R. Rahman said – “Performing with U2 in Mumbai, in a way, was celebrating Mahatma Gandhi and his world revered faith, Ahimsa. We are touched by U2’s stand against injustice, for women empowerment and for goodness in this world. The collaboration with U2 on ‘Ahimsa’, comes at a very appropriate time, while the whole world celebrates 150 years of the Mahatma, the message of Ahimsa needs to reach every nook and corner. This is also a debut performance for my daughters, Khatija and Raheema, singing in a rock concert. I hope the people who came for the concert enjoyed the performance!”

Speaking about the band’s visit to Mani Bhavan – Gandhi’s former home – ahead of the show, Bono told the crowd – ‘We come to India as pilgrims… Like so many over centuries… We come in search of the great soul Gandhi…. We are students… you are our teachers…’.

‘Ahimsa’ – the Sanskrit word for non-violence – is the new track from U2 and A.R. Rahman celebrating the spiritual diversity of India and connects the ethos of U2 with the mastery of A.R. Rahman. The collaboration was released less than one month ahead of U2’s first ever show in India with the arrival of The Joshua Tree Tour in Mumbai onDecember 15, 2019 and has peaked across all streaming partners in the region.

This month also saw Island Records release The Eternal Remixes, four classic songs remixed and reimagined by four Indian artists and producers – Lost Stories, OX7GEN, Karsh Kale and Amaal Mallik. Further info below.

Stream ‘Ahimsa’ on all platforms today. Listen here: http://u2.lnk.to/Ahimsa

Stream ‘The Eternal Remixes’ and listen here: http://u2.lnk.to/TheEternalRemixes

www.U2.com

About A.R. Rahman:

A.R. Rahman is an Indian composer, singer-songwriter, music producer, musician, multi-instrumentalist and philanthropist. Described as the world’s most prominent and prolific film composer by Time, his works are notable for integrating Eastern classical music with electronic music sounds, world music genres and traditional orchestral arrangements.

He has won two Academy Awards, two Grammy Awards, a BAFTA Award, a Golden Globe, four National Film Awards, fifteen Filmfare Awards and thirteen Filmfare Awards South in addition to numerous other awards and nominations.

Rahman’s film scoring career began in the early 1990s with the Tamil film Roja and his extensive body of work for film and the stage earned him the nickname “the Mozart of Madras”. In 2009, Time placed Rahman in its list of World’s Most Influential People.

Working in India’s various film industries, international cinema and theatre, Rahman is one of the world’s all-time top selling recording artists. In a notable career spanning three decades, Rahman has garnered particular acclaim for redefining contemporary Indian film music and thus contributing to the success of several films.

Rahman is currently one of the highest paid composers of the motion picture industry. He is a notable humanitarian and philanthropist, donating and raising money for beneficial causes and supporting charities.

www.arrahman.com

About The Joshua Tree Tour:

The Joshua Tree Tour 2017 is a celebration of the original album and tour of the same name undertaken by U2 in 1987 reflecting the group’s fascination for the American landscape, its people, literature and myths. Dutch photographer and film-maker, and long term collaborator, Anton Corbijn, whose iconic photography accompanied the original recording has again visited Death Valley and Zabriskie Point – and other locations – to produce a new series of haunting and evocative films which feature in brilliant 8k resolution on a 200 x 45 ft cinematic screen behind the group in live performance. The Joshua Tree Tour 2019 features the complete Joshua Tree album played in sequence, as well as a selection of highlights from U2’s extensive catalogue of songs. The 2019 tour will also see select songs and striking visuals from U2’s recent indoor arena tours – iNNOCENCE + eXPERIENCE (2015) and eXPERIENCE +iNNOCENCE (2018) – go outdoors and direct to fans in New Zealand, Australia and Asia for the first time via the largest LED screen ever used in a touring show. The Joshua Tree Tour 2019 will bring U2 to Singapore, Seoul, Manila and Mumbai – for the first time ever – with what promises to be very special concerts from “the biggest band in the world” (The Guardian).

By the time it reaches Mumbai onDecember 15, 2019, The Joshua Tree Tour will have played to almost 3 million fans in just 66 shows across Europe, North & South America, Mexico, New Zealand and Asia.

About The Eternal Remixes:
Island records has released four classic songs remixed and reimagined by four Indian artists and producers – Lost Stories, OX7GEN, Karsh Kale and Amaal Mallik, available to stream nowhere: http://u2.lnk.to/TheEternalRemixes

The four artists bring their own individual and signature style to U2 classics:‘Love Is Bigger Than Anything In Its Way’ (Lost Stories Remix); ‘You’re The Best Thing About Me’ (OX7GEN Remix); ‘Pride’ (Karsh Kale 100 Voices Mix) and ‘Beautiful Day’ (Amaal Mallik Reprise).

*Photo credit: Dara Munnis

Four Seasons Gift Guide

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Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown today announces the launch of a 2019 Holiday Gift Guide, curated by Senior Spa Director Tara Cruz.

The extensive Holiday Gift Guide includes a curated selection of Cruz’s favourite items for the holidays and caters to six distinct categories including The Fashion Forward, The Jetsetter, The Wellness Guru, The Fitness Junkie, The Adored and The Ultimate Host. Included is a wide selection of merchandise and experiences for individuals and couples, all available for purchase from the Boutique at Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown.

Some of the more exclusive products include –

Marc Jacobs x Four Seasons New York Downtown Sweatshirt

Take home a signature Marc Jacobs x Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown limited-edition sweatshirt by Marc Jacobs in celebration of New York Fashion Week 2019. Featuring an apple motif that pays homage to New York in addition to the iconic brands of Four Seasons and Marc Jacobs, the sweatshirt is the first collaboration of its kind for both brands and was designed to celebrate the union of two storied institutions and a mutual love for all things New York City.

Signature Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown Candle

Select a specific scent from the dedicated Four Seasons New York Downtown Signature Candle Collection. The collection, which launched in 2018, features five distinctive scents – one for each season and the ever-green spa scent. Designed by General Manger Thomas Carreras, these branded candles allow guests to take home a piece of their New York experience and reminisce over the memories of their stay, long after their trip has ended and they have returned home. Carreras personally designed each scent and worked closely with specialty scent partner Air Aroma to match each of the notes for the seasonal scents to ensure they are on-brand and reflect the character of the Hotel throughout the seasons. Each of the scents are specific to Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown and are created with the unique New York City environment in mind. Candles can be purchased individually or guests can take home the entire collection.

Personalised Wellness Oil Collection

Take home a personalised wellness oil collection, blended by a wellness expert, specifically for you. The use of essential oils to aid in health and wellness has been around for centuries, dating back as far as Greek and Egyptian times. However it wasn’t until 1910 that a French scientist named Gattefosse used lavender oil to aid in the cure of a burn that the term aromatherapie was coined. Alexandra Soveral, Founder and CEO of SOVERAL, has now actualised this ancient art into a modern day science, developing her own food-grade essential oils from a UK distillery that sources locally and responsibly farmed essentials oils. The Spa’s Aromatherapy Blend Bar features a selection of nine essential oils, all of which support mood enhancement, physical wellbeing and emotional balance. The personalised oil collection includes five bespoke blended oils.

For those looking for a more experiential gift, some of the highlights include –

Sleep Well, Live Well Experience

The Hotel’s Sleep Well, Live Well experience is designed around the search for, and commitment to, the perfect night’s sleep. The experience includes a 50-minute Sleep Serenity Massage for two, overnight accommodation in a room or suite, and a customisable take-home Four Seasons Queen Bed, featuring the new mattress and topper collection, designed exclusively by Simmons Bedding Company for Four Seasons.

Resident Healer Session

Enjoy a Resident Healer Session with any one of four exceptional Resident Healers including Deganit Nuur, Rashia Bell, Show Shimazu and Michelle Pirret, all of whom tailor the sessions to the individual’s needs. Deganit Nuur is a certified acupuncturist, herbalist, clairvoyant intuitive and meditation instructor whose goal is to improve spiritual and overall well-being. Rashia Bell will help guests explore the healing energy of crystals while practising mindful meditation. Snow Shimazu is a certified travel wellness specialist who incorporates mediation, yoga and advanced massage therapies into her healing methods. Michelle Pirret delivers profound auditory exploration that stimulates the imagination and connects one to their intuition and higher self.

Soak Service in a Hudson Suite

Stay overnight in one of the Hotel’s luxurious Hudson Suites with a deep soaking tub, and enjoy an indulgent Soak Service. Choose a curated experience based on unique needs from a menu that includes restore, soothe, detox, seasonal options or the ultimate – a rose revival for two.

Club27 Membership

For the ultimate gift for the Fitness Junkie, give the gift of freedom with a 12-month membership to Club27. The Wellness Membership includes access to amenities including a 75 foot (23 metre) indoor heated swimming pool; eucalyptus steam room; locker rooms and private sundeck from 6:00 am to 9:00 pm daily; 24 hour state-of-the-art fitness centre with laundry service; luxury amenities and daily wellness elixir; quarterly complimentary 80 minute spa treatment of choice; access to private or group yoga, boxing, meditation, aqua-fit and personal training classes, including one complimentary initiation class; 9+ guest passes; access to personal Wellness and Hotel Concierge and more.

Whether looking for an extravagant gesture for someone special or for a more simple subtle hostess gift to take to a dinner party, Cruz has thought of it all.

To view the entire Holiday Gift Guide, visit here.

To see the full listing of festive offerings at Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown, visit the dedicated Festive Page.