Posts made in March 2022

NFT.NYC

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Each year, NFT.NYC brings together the global NFT community of brands, developers, entrepreneurs, gamers, artists, investors, collectors, and enthusiasts. The 2022 event will be hosted across 7 venues in Times Square, including the iconic Radio City Music Hall. Other NFT.NYC venues include:

1. New York Marriott Marquis

2. Palladium Times Square

3. The Edison Ballroom

4. The Edison Rooftop

5. The Town Hall

6. Margaritaville Resort Times Square

Jodee Rich, NFT.NYC co-founder, spoke about the growth of the event: “This is our fourth year hosting the event. The addition of Radio City Music Hall to the lineup of great venues will provide an ideal platform for some of the most exciting speakers within the NFT community.” NFT.NYC’s programming at Radio City will be hosted by Coinbase, with exclusive stage sponsor Ripple.

“NFT.NYC brings together the diverse, global NFT community of creators, developers, companies, projects, and educators for an inspirational exchange of ideas. We are thrilled to present NFT.NYC,” Coinbase said.

“After a positive experience participating at NFT.NYC 2021, Ripple is excited to continue our partnership in 2022 as a Platinum Stage Sponsor,” said David Schwartz, CTO at Ripple. “We look forward to further showcasing the long-term utility and benefits possible for NFTs with the XRP Ledger.”

NFT.NYC is attracting the ecosystem’s top projects, presenting new ideas, technologies and launching initiatives to thousands of its attendees. Over 1,000 NFT community members will speak at NFT.NYC 2022. 99 days out from the event, 3,500 attendees (from over 60 countries) have already registered. At the same point in the lead-up to the 2021 event, only 10% of total tickets had been sold. NFT.NYC expects the 2022 event to sell out early. The 2021 event sold out with 5,600 participants and over 3,000 on the waitlist. NFT.NYC 2022 tickets can be purchased via credit card or cryptocurrency. Ticket prices will increase on May 8th: NFT.NYC/Register NFT.NYC attendees are offered an exclusive rate for accommodation at the Marriott Marquis Times Square. Title sponsors for NFT.NYC 2022 include eco-friendly blockchain network Polygon and NFT checkout platform MoonPay.

Race for Change

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The IRONMAN^® Foundation announced partnerships with Black Kids Swim^®, Black Runners Connection, and Major Taylor Cycling Club to build awareness and expand outreach in support of its Race For Change^TM diversity initiative. The IRONMAN Foundation and the three affinity sports clubs will implement programming to address potential participation barriers that might prevent Black and other diverse athlete groups from competing in triathlons.

In 2020, with the mission to ensure equity for athletes in the sport of triathlon and the communities where IRONMAN athletes and first-time hopefuls live, train, and race, Race for Change was launched by The IRONMAN Foundation and The IRONMAN Group with an initial pledge of $1 million to support programming.

To kick off the collaboration, members from Black Kids Swim, Black Runners Connection, and Major Taylor International Cycling Alliance will form Race For Change relay teams to compete in several 2022 IRONMAN 70.3^® events throughout the United States. The goal behind the Race For Change relay teams is to foster support for The IRONMAN Foundation’s diversity initiative and inspire more diverse athletes to consider IRONMAN events. The Race For Change relay teams will take part in the following races:

May 22: Sunbelt Bakery IRONMAN 70.3 North American Championship Chattanooga Presented by McKee: A Family Bakery
June 26: Maytag IRONMAN 70.3 Steelhead
October 1: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital IRONMAN 70.3 Memphis

“We are thrilled to be teaming up with Black Kids Swim, Black Runners Connection, and Major Taylor International Cycling Alliance through our Race for Change diversity initiative. We consider these groundbreaking partnerships an important collaboration as we seek to remove participation barriers to welcome more people into our sport,” said Audra Tassone-Indeck, Executive Director of the IRONMAN Foundation.

Black Kids Swim is a nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing Black participation in competitive swimming. It encourages Black families to take advantage of the academic, professional, and personal opportunities available through proficient swim skills. Black Kids Swim wants to see Black children do more than ‘survive’ in the water. The organization helps Black children develop valuable techniques, sportsmanship, and discipline that can benefit them physically and professionally their entire lives.

“There is an immense amount of untapped talent in the Black swimming community that needs assistance and recognition,” said Black Kids Swim Founder and Executive Director Ebony Rosemond. “Black Kids Swim recognizes triathlon is growing in popularity and will soon become an NCAA sport. We view this exciting partnership with IRONMAN Foundation’s Race for Change initiative as something that will increase Black participation in both competitive swimming and triathlons.”

Black Runners Connection is a group that encourages Black people to embrace distance running throughout the world. It has more than 8,500 members nationwide and promotes the idea of a healthy mind and body as an athlete.

“Running is one of the most popular sports, and it is celebrated by being part of the largest endurance sport in the world,” said James Ravenell, president, and CEO of Black Runners Connection. “Being asked to be a part of IRONMAN Foundation’s Race For Change initiative will showcase how Black runners can participate in triathlons.”

Major Taylor International Cycling Alliance was named for Marshall “Major” Taylor, who in 1899 became the first Black American world champion in cycling. Major Taylor International Cycling Alliance is an all-inclusive cycling organization that looks to promote good health by supporting recreational and cycling activities in the community. It has clubs throughout the United States and overseas in Canada and Nairobi, Kenya.

“One of the goals of Major Taylor International Cycling Alliance is to show how inclusive cycling is and how it’s for all communities,’ said Bill Gaston, president of Major Taylor International Cycling Alliance. “We are excited and proud that the IRONMAN Foundation’s Race for Change initiative has invited our club to help with its diversity and inclusion efforts. Removing barriers and creating awareness of the multisport world is our goal. This is yet another avenue in the cycling community to be explored.”

Pro-triathlete coach, Morgon Latimore, will serve as a mentor and help each Race for Change relay team prep for their event. For more information on The IRONMAN Group, its brands, and global event series, click HERE.

M·A·C Cosmetics NFT

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M·A·C Cosmetics Partners with The Keith Haring Foundation to Launch First-Ever NFT Collection

Limited-edition VIVA GLAM x Keith Haring NFTs will mint on National Youth HIV/AIDS Awareness Day to support healthy futures and equal rights for all

In honor of National Youth HIV/AIDS Awareness Day on April 10, M·A·C Cosmetics has created its first-ever NFT collection featuring the work of the late iconic artist and activist, Keith Haring. Available from April 10 to June 1, 2022, 100% of the purchase price from primary sales of the VIVA GLAM x Keith Haring NFT collection will be donated to the M·A·C VIVA GLAM Fund to support youth impacted by HIV/AIDS and through January 15, 2023, 2.5% of the purchase price from all secondary sales on OpenSea will go to The Keith Haring Foundation.

“VIVA GLAM is as iconic to M·A·C as our lipsticks and as our relationship with technology evolves as a society, we must also expand how we fundraise for the campaign. This will be the first-time in VIVA GLAM’s 27-year history that fans and supporters in the U.S. will be able to contribute to VIVA GLAM without buying a physical lipstick. This is an exciting moment for us and we hope that this limited-edition NFT collection will help us reach a new audience and raise more funding for VIVA GLAM,” said André Branch, M·A·C Cosmetics General Manager, North America.

The Keith Haring Foundation is a natural partner for M·A·C to enter into the metaverse: Haring’s inimitable street pop art sprang into the epicentre of New York’s artistic subculture in the 1980s, right when M·A·C launched as the definitive rule-breaking Artistry brand. It’s their shared connection to the fight against HIV/AIDS that forms the most meaningful bond. Haring himself was diagnosed with HIV in 1987 at a time when the disease was still a source of fear and apprehension. Equal part activist and artist, instead of hiding behind his diagnosis, Haring used his art to raise awareness about the AIDS crisis and talk about his own illness, which helped destigmatize AIDS and bring impacted youth together to advocate for change.

“This is exciting in so many ways. First, it is M·A·C’s first ever dab into the metaverse and the world of NFTs and we are thrilled to anchor it to giving back to a cause so close to the heart and soul of the brand,” said Aïda Moudachirou-Rebois, Global Chief Marketing Officer, M·A·C Cosmetics. “Additionally, we are honored that the Keith Haring Foundation agreed to join forces with us to carry forward Haring’s mission of using art to drive positive change for those most in need of support and are proud that his legacy lives on through VIVA GLAM.”

The limited-edition NFT collection features three animations of M·A·C VIVA GLAM lipsticks decorated with Haring’s most famous artwork. Created in partnership with blockchain technology leader ConsenSys, each NFT is available at three different rarity levels and price points to attract a diverse and inclusive range of metaverse consumers.

Keith Haring Red – Rare ($25 each up to 5,000 pieces minted on demand): Animated illustration of red lipstick featuring Haring’s artwork.
Keith Haring Blue – Exclusive (250 total pieces at $150 each): Animated illustration of blue lipstick featuring Haring’s artwork. Rare NFTs also include a digital face chart tutorial of a Keith Haring-inspired makeup look created by a M·A·C Senior Artist.
Keith Haring Yellow – Icon (25 total pieces at $1000 each): Animated illustration of yellow lipstick featuring Haring’s artwork. Legendary NFTs also provide access to a 30-minute personalized M·A·C Artist consultation and complementary physical product.

“Keith Haring and M·A·C Cosmetics are really a perfect match,” said Gil Vazquez, Director of the Keith Haring Studio. “Both the artist and the brand have long stood for equal rights and self-expression for everybody. We are happy to team up with M·A·C to continue supporting a cause he cared about so deeply.”

M·A·C VIVA GLAM was created in 1994, at the height of the AIDS epidemic, by Frank Toskan and the late Frank Angelo, the original founders of the brand, who saw the HIV/AIDS epidemic directly affecting their community. They came up with a very simple, yet powerful concept: Make a lipstick and dedicate 100% of the selling price to organizations directly serving people affected by HIV/AIDS. Thanks to this powerful mission and support from the M·A·C community, the campaign has raised over half a billion dollars for organizations all over the world helping women and girls, the LGBTQIA+ community and those affected by HIV/AIDS.

To learn more visit HERE.

Tips to improve your sports betting experience

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What is it about sports betting that enthralls us? It’s easy, enjoyable, and gives us a chance to profit! Beginners, on the other hand, should wait before placing bets. As simple as sports betting is, it’s not always easy to get it all right when you’re just starting out in the industry.

It’s highly unlikely that you’ll enjoy sports betting if you approach it in the wrong way. You won’t be headed in the right direction in terms of turning a profit. No, we aren’t trying to stop you from betting on sports. That is not at all the case. It’s all about making sure you’re ready and that you have the best shot at making money.

Hopefully, you will be able to form as many good habits as possible by reading this article.

Follow these tips for a better experience, learn the language, don’t be influenced by your own personal bias. When you win, don’t get too cocky and when you lose, don’t get down on yourself. Try to spend some time doing your homework and have faith in your own sense of right and wrong. The best is if you don’t gamble if you’re intoxicated and the most important is to not give up and experiment!

Bonus and promotions

A “rollover requirement” is attached to all bonuses. A “rollover requirement” is the amount of money you must wager before requesting a payout (graded, settled wagers only). The amount you win or lose isn’t all that important. All that’s left is for you to do is put that money to good use. According to Basketballinsiders, a trusted and reliable source for information, the ‘ my bookie’ bonus code is a great start. Something to note is, It’s vital to remember that you’ll have to adhere to the MyBookie Bonus’s terms and conditions. If you fail to follow these terms and conditions, your bonus will be invalidated, and your winnings will be forfeited. To qualify for the free bet bonus, you must make a minimum deposit of $50.

To collect the bonus, you must enter the promo code INSIDERS upon registration or deposit.

Once the incentive has been activated, you must complete a 10x rollover requirement.

Wagering on sports must satisfy all rollover criteria.

How to sign up

Pressing ‘join now’ and entering your personal details are the first step. Then one must enter your address and claim the bonus code for you to receive the welcome offer. ( it should automatically pop out ). Read the terms and conditions, deposit and you can start!

Set a budget

There are many important tips, but none are more critical than this one. No matter how much money you have or how long-term your goals are, you must set a budget. Recall that losing money is much more common than winning money. Decide how much money you are willing to risk and make sure you don’t start risking more if you lose all of it.

All of these options are available for you to choose from when it comes to budgeting your money. People have even been known to set money aside with no specific deadline in mind. Creating a budget is completely up to you. If you’re serious about sticking to your spending plan, make sure it’s set at a level you can afford.

Because no one has an endless supply of cash, everyone must learn to budget. There are some living expenses that should always take precedence over other costs. Disposable income can be used for gambling, but the money that must be used for other purposes should not be used for gambling. Gambling can quickly spiral out of control at this point, with potentially disastrous results. By adhering to a budget, this can easily be avoided. As long as the stakes are low and there’s no risk of losing, sports betting can be an enjoyable experience. A staking plan is also recommended. When it comes down to it, the term “staking plan” simply means a set of guidelines for determining how much money should be bet on each wager in relation to the overall budget. At most, you should bet no more than 5% of your total account value. You’ll be able to weather a few setbacks without going over your budget too quickly if you do this.

Pick and choose your showdowns

It’s one of the most appealing aspects of sports betting to have so many options to choose from. We now have the ability to bet on virtually any sport, event, league, or competition that we can think of. Additionally, we offer a wide range of bets to choose from. Most of our money can be put to good use in many different ways.

Although it is important to choose wisely, If you bet too much money or place too many wagers, you’ll likely lose more money more quickly than if you bet too little. When you’re betting a lot, it’s difficult to make consistently sound decisions, so it’s better to focus your efforts on finding real bargains.

Choosing how many different sports and leagues or competitions to bet on should be done with great care, as should the stakes. While betting on multiple sports isn’t a bad idea, it’s also not necessary to narrow your focus to a single one. Keep your attention focused on the topics you know the most about, and steer clear of those you don’t.

This only applies to certain sports when it comes to league sizes or competitions. Betting on every tennis match, for example, would be a realistic expectation. It wouldn’t be too difficult to keep track of since most of the players are the same. In contrast, soccer is an entirely different matter. There are simply too many tournaments and leagues to keep track of. As long as you have a working knowledge of two or three leagues, you can get a good handle on the players and teams.

iGaming is More Popular Than Ever: Here’s How the Industry will Evolve in the Future

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iGaming is one of the fastest-growing internet industries. Software companies and technology experts are combining to offer customers the most exciting and realistic gaming experiences, and casinos are fiercely competing to attract new punters by vying to provide the best online casino bonus promotions. The latest enhancements create immersive gameplay with the most advanced graphics ever seen. It is a constantly evolving landscape with many new developments heading over the horizon.

Virtual Reality

VR has been on the fringes of iGaming for years but never entirely made it to the mainstream. This has mainly been down to the limitations and the prohibitive cost of the equipment players need to experience the technology fully. However, the limits could be removed as tech giants make strides towards lightweight, wireless, affordable headsets, and this is driven in part by some of the largest casino software houses, who have a vision for an entire virtual casino walkthrough immersion where players can move between tables, visit the bar, and even stroll through the giftshop – in line with the whole experience offered in such prestige locations as the Las Vegas strip.

Augmented Reality

Another technology expected to feature heavily in the future of internet gaming is Augmented reality. It first hit the headlines when Nintendo launched the next installment of the hugely successful Pokémon franchise, Pokémon Go, which allowed thousands of fans to head out into the world and take their interactive gaming with them. The future of AR is thought to involve special glasses that seamlessly combine the real world with the virtual game, bringing the live action into your living room.

Cloud Gaming

Cloud technology is another relatively new addition to the world of computing and has yet to reach its full potential. The most common use currently is off-site storage. Customers can expand their storage capability by utilizing the secure cloud, whether from phones or computers. This secure storage offers not only the space to store more but being remote is still accessible if the device breaks or the user upgrades. No need to reinstall everything; simply log back into the cloud account and download as needed. The gaming industry is looking to utilize this as a form of game rental space where nothing is required on the gamer’s PC – but accessed via the cloud. This could revolutionize gaming – provided the end-user has an internet connection to support the speeds needed to avoid lag and connection dropping.

Hi-Fi Graphics

High-fidelity is the buzzword for companies like Nvidia and AMD. Essentially, this is the quest for ultra-realistic graphics, and the game is on. The correct term is raytracing, but for the non-technical end-user, this simply means games that look so real you could be there. There have been some issues with a hard to get hold of chipset, but once this issue is sorted, there should be no stopping the rise of the hyper-realistic game.

The Metaverse

If you are unaware of the metaverse concept, it is best defined as an online space reminiscent of a parallel universe, although virtual in nature, where people log in and live a life. This sounds quite intimidating, but realistically this is a long way off from becoming a fully functional concept. However, there are glimpses already, with games like Fortnite featuring some aspects we expect to see. The possibilities for gaming are vast and exciting and will enable game players to become part of the immersive experience that major gaming industry players want to offer. For most of us, the metaverse is easily understood as the virtual world’s backdrop and scaffolding.

Propel × BDHEA

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The Propel Center, the global HBCU innovation and learning hub intended to level the playing field and open greater doors of opportunity for their students, announced the creation and launch of its Propel-BDHEA internships, a national program focused on select HBCU and other African American students interested in pursuing medical and related healthcare careers.

The internship partnership will reimagine health equity and advance the goal of the Black Directors Health Equity Agenda (BDHEA) to foster collaboration among top health systems. BDHEA programs address the social determinants of health, provide best practices, ensure equitable access to care and advocate for long-term, meaningful healthcare policies impacting Black people and other communities of color. BDHEA unites healthcare leaders in efforts to diversify their organizations and achieve long-term health equity. INROADS, Inc. will execute the program.

According to the Association of American Medical Colleges, the U.S. will have up to 122,000 unfilled posts for physicians by 2032. This skills shortage in the medical profession is even more alarming as it relates to future healthcare professionals of color: Only 7.3% of those enrolled in medical schools in 2020 identified as Black or African American. “The Propel-BDHEA internship program addresses the urgent need to recruit and train Black healthcare professionals and to give them pathways to leadership in our nation’s top healthcare organizations,” said Michele Richardson, BDHEA board member and executive sponsor. “HBCU students are an incredible source of talent who can help bring quality care to under-resourced urban and rural areas, improving access to care and patient outcomes. The intensive Propel-BDHEA program cultivates the leadership skills that will magnify their impact on healthcare organizations and communities of color.”

“We recognize that representation must be more reflective of the populations being served to bring about real, long term systemic change addressing these health disparities,” Propel Chief Development Officer Julie Sills Molock states, adding that “increasing the numbers of Black physicians is not only about diversity and inclusion; it’s also about establishing greater patient access to doctors with whom they can confide in, connect with culturally, trust and build a better overall patient-provider rapport. This ultimately leads to more preventive care and healthier African American communities, but it starts with initiatives like this collaborative internship with our phenomenal partners.”

INROADS has a proven, 50-year history of preparing young people from underrepresented communities for success in business and STEM careers,” shared Forest T. Harper, Jr., president and CEO of INROADS, Inc. “We know well that career disparities start with a lack of internship opportunities for African American students—with only six percent of paid internships going to them. We’re committed to our exciting new collaboration with Propel and BDHEA to address these disparities and are especially pleased to be a channel for providing the resources and expertise to execute this invaluable initiative. Our goal here is clear: To prepare and convert more African American students into healthcare professionals who can excel and make an impact in the communities they serve.”

With the guidance of INROADS, Propel and BDHEA will secure a total of 100 students for the internships, which are open to collegians and will serve as a unique opportunity for immersion, focused clinical study, leadership access and exposure that the partners believe will accelerate early talent development and help advance the nation’s diverse medical pool and workforce of tomorrow.

The selected interns will engage in innovative, work-based learning experiences, research opportunities with R&D-focused institutions, augmented academic coursework and mentoring. These future healthcare professionals will additionally benefit from unprecedented access to Propel, BDHEA and INROADS’ corporate partners and senior advisors, as well as select medical schools in collaboration with the Atlanta University Center Data Science Initiative (AUC) and specific HBCU medical and pre-med programs, while working on emerging medical health technology projects.

Propel and BDHEA’s joint vision and commitment to health equity will ensure that all HBCU students have the access and ability necessary to achieve their full healthcare career potential. The partners emphasize that the most effective pathway toward eliminating persistent health disparities mandates leveraging data-informed strategies to help create a society where neither race nor poverty determines health or overall life outcomes.

Prime areas of focus for the new national internship program will include infant and maternal health, internal medicine, preventive and health equity, clinical algorithms, data science, telemedicine and remote patient monitoring, app development, cardiovascular disease, infectious diseases and more. To apply or find out more, interested students may click HERE. The application period is currently open, and all applications are due by May 1, 2022. The selected interns will be announced and matched to internships in May of 2022. Employers willing to sponsor interns may contact the BDHEA HERE.

About the Propel Center

Supported by founding partners Apple and Southern Company, the Propel Center is a first-of-its-kind innovation and learning hub for the entire HBCU community that will serve as a catalytic epicenter of learning, providing students with the knowledge, skills, tools and resources necessary to transform the nation’s talent pipeline and workforce. Through a robust virtual platform, on-campus activities at partner institutions and a physical campus located in the Atlanta University Center, Propel will offer innovative curricula and unprecedented leadership opportunities to HBCUs across the nation in an effort to produce the next generation of capable and conscientious Black leaders.

Drai’s × 2 Chainz

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Drai’s Beachclub • Nightclub delivered another unforgettable weekend with epic Drai’s LIVE performances by music industry icons Tory Lanez and 2 Chainz. On Friday, March 25, Canadian artist Tory Lanez brought a high-energy set to Drai’s Nightclub, hyping up the crowd with hits including “Broke In A Minute” and “Say It.” Lanez continued the party with songs like “LUV” and “Talk To Me” during his first daytime performance of the year at Drai’s Beachclub on Saturday, March 26.

The party continued into Saturday night with a full-length concert from platinum-selling rapper 2 Chainz. The powerhouse artist had thousands of fans on their feet with popular hits like “I’m Different” and “Spend It.”

About Drais

Drai’s Beachclub • Nightclub takes entertainment and nightlife to new heights in an unmatched setting—11 stories high on the rooftop of The Cromwell with dazzling views of the Las Vegas Strip. Drai’s Nightclub is home to Drai’s LIVE, an unprecedented concert series that provides fans with the opportunity to see full-length performances by top performers like Wiz Khalifa and Future in an up-close setting unlike anything else in the world. Drai’s Beachclub is a 35,000-square-foot oasis with multiple pools shaded by eight towering palm trees, a variety of cabanas and bungalows, a full-service gourmet kitchen and two full-service bars. The upcoming Drai’s LIVE concert lineup can be found HERE.

Dining Out for Life Fundraiser

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The last two years have curtailed most public events, but Dining Out For Life^® hosted by Subarusoldiered on by helping partner restaurants fill take-out or gift card orders while their own fundraising was severely limited. This year, nearly all of the 50+ Dining Out For Life licensed health care organizations are planning to host an event, inviting supporters to partake in a meal that will be meaningful to all involved.

Now in its 26^th year, Dining Out For Life is magnificent in its simplicity: Dine at a participating restaurant and that restaurant will donate a generous portion of the day’s proceeds to a local health organization providing essential services to those affected by HIV/AIDS and other chronic illnesses. The 2022 fundraiser will be held on Thursday, April 28 in cities across North America. The event is traditionally held on the last Thursday in April, while some markets have alternate dates. To learn more about your region’s event and to make a reservation, click HERE.

Sixteen years ago, Subaru of America, the automaker committed to helping those in need, teamed up with the Dining Out For Life organization, along with spokespeople including Ted Allen, host of Food Network’s Chopped!; Mondo Guerra, Project Runway All Stars designer and HIV advocate; and film and television actor Pam Grier (Foxy Brown/Jackie Brown), who said: “While many of us may be limited in what we can donate, we can contribute our time to causes we care about. Consider sharing what you can by becoming a volunteer!”

Since 2006, Dining Out For Life has raised more than $52 million dollars with support from Subaru, thousands of restaurants and hundreds of volunteers.

“Subaru and our retailers are committed to caring for our communities nationwide, and over many years of partnership, we’ve been privileged to support the HIV/AIDS community through Dining Out For Life,” said Alan Bethke, Senior Vice President of Marketing, Subaru of America, Inc. “We’re excited to bring Dining Out For Life back to cities across North America and invite people to sit down for a meal and show their support for their neighbors who are currently living with HIV and other chronic illnesses.”

How to participate:

Visit their website to find a Dining Out For Life event in your community.
Support participating restaurants – make a reservation, order takeout, or purchase gift certificates.
Donate directly to Dining Out For Life service organizations to support the continued work they do to make communities healthier.

Beyond King Tut

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Beyond King Tut: The Immersive Experience, a new exhibition developed in partnership with the National Geographic Society, commemorates the 100th anniversary of one of the greatest archaeological discoveries of all time. Beyond King Tut will mark its world premiere with the start of its North American tour in spring 2022.

The world premiere showings include a special installation at the National Geographic Museum in Washington, D.C. (June 2022-February 2023) and SoWa Power Station in Boston (July 8-September 18).

Beyond King Tut will take visitors on a time-traveling journey flooded with sight, sound and intrigue through the world of King Tut—the boy who reigned as Pharaoh of Egypt more than 3,000 years ago—and the discovery of his tomb and treasures in 1922. The discovery of the intact tomb of King Tut captured the imagination of the world, and the mysteries surrounding the tomb still resonate to this day. Drawing from the storied archives of the National Geographic Society, the exhibition combines the power of cinematic storytelling and soaring imagery made possible with state-of-the-art projection mapping to invite visitors into the golden king’s world like never before.

“Beyond King Tut will be a must-see for anyone interested in Egypt and the history of King Tut,” said Kathryn Keane, vice president of public programming for the National Geographic Society. “New technologies are making it possible to fully immerse people like never before in important stories from our past, allowing us to develop connections and understand history’s influence on our present and future generations.”

Beyond King Tut is produced by Paquin Entertainment Group and Immersive Experiences. Paquin Entertainment Group’s exhibition portfolio includes the acclaimed Beyond Van Gogh and Beyond Monet exhibitions that have attracted more than 3 million visitors around the world.

The North American debut of the award-winning virtual reality experience “Tutankhamun: Enter the Tomb” will be presented alongside Beyond King Tut in select venues, including SoWa Power Station, as an optional add-on experience. Created by immersive cinematic storytelling company CityLights and voiced by lauded English actor Hugh Bonneville, the groundbreaking experience whisks guests through a photorealistic version of King Tut’s tomb and all its treasures, just as archeologist Howard Carter and his financier Lord Carnarvon found it when they first peered inside in 1922.

In addition to the premiere of Beyond King Tut, National Geographic is commemorating the 100th anniversary of the discovery of King Tut’s tomb in November 2022 with content including a documentary and a National Geographic magazine feature.

Prospective Beyond King Tut guests can sign up for tour date announcements and waitlist registration for priority access to tickets HERE.

LATTO × MARIAH

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LISTEN TO THE “BIG ENERGY” REMIX.

Listen to Latto’s New Album 777

Raised in Atlanta, GA, 23-year-old rising rapper Latto has been making a name for herself since she was eight years old. The Rap Game Season One winner has continually released music since 2016 and signed with RCA Records in 2020. In June 2019, Latto released her EP Big Latto, which included her breakout-hit song “Bitch From Da Souf.” The December 2019 release of her follow-up project, Hit The Latto, contained the remix version of the track featuring Saweetie & Trina, the accompanying video has been viewed over 86 million times. Prior to this, her impressive catalog of music includes Miss Mulatto (2016), Latto Let ‘Em Know (2017) and Mulatto (2018).

As part of the elite new wave of female rappers, such as Megan Thee Stallion, City Girls, Saweetie and more, Latto has proven that her pen game, replete with witty and raw verses, is unmatched. Her track “Bitch From Da Souf (Remix)” featuring Saweetie and Trina went RIAA-certified Platinum, making Latto the first solo female rapper from Atlanta to accomplish this feat. She was also one of only two women inducted into the XXL 2020 Freshman Class, earning her another major milestone in her burgeoning career. In August 2020, Latto released her major label debut project Queen of Da Souf and later that year also released of the extended version of the project. It included multiple standout tracks such as “In n Out” feat. City Girls, “Sex Lies” featuring Lil Baby andthe now RIAA-certified Platinum track “Muwop” feat. Gucci Mane. In addition to her own music, Latto has been inescapable; from her cameo in Cardi B’s iconic “WAP” video featuring Megan Thee Stallion, to countless features including Chris Brown & Young Thug’s “Go Crazy (Remix)” with Future and Lil Durk, Chloe & Halle’s “Do It” (Remix) with Doja Cat and City Girls, NLE Choppa’s “Make Em Say” andmore, she’s proven that Big Latto is bigger and better than ever before.

Latto’s first official release of 2021, “The Biggest,” was the introduction to her new moniker that explained her reasoning for the name change, her intentions and moving forward into the next stage of her career. To start off the new chapter, Latto received her first-ever nominations for “Best New Artist” and “Best Female Hip-Hop Artist” at the 2021 BET Awards followed by performances at the 2021 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) on their Extended Play Stage where she gave fans a sneak peek snippet of “Big Energy” prior to its release along with performances of “Bitch From Da Souf” and “Muwop.” In addition to her VMAs performance debut, she received her first VMA nomination for “MTV Push Performance of the Year” for “Sex Lies.” She was also nominated for two 2021 Soul Train Awards and one 2022 NAACP Image Awardfor Chris Brown’s “Go Crazy (Remix)” with Young Thug, Lil Durk and Future.

From her appearance on LA Leakers with her viral freestyle to her feature on soundtracks for Halle Berry’s Bruised and F9: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack to her energetic appearances and sets at festivals, she continues to elevate. Latto’s latest singles “Big Energy” and “Soufside” are on her newly released album 777, and the new project demonstrates that point further. Most recently, “Big Energy” has proven to be a certified smash-hit making it into the top 20 on Billboard’s Hot 100 chart (#14 currently), becoming RIAA-certified Gold, and dominating radio (cracking top 5 at Pop radio and was #1 at Urban and Rhythm). The track shows Latto embracing this new phase in her career – manifesting good fortune and hitting bar after bar with witty, captivating lyrics, but staying true to herself and her roots. Big Latto’s ‘got that real big energy’ and shows no signs of stopping.

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