Posts made in June 2023

Team USA x Oakley

Nearly one year away from the Paris 2024 Olympic Games Opening Ceremony, Oakley® announces the brand as the Official Eyewear of Team USA and Official Eyewear of the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Dedicated to contributing the world’s best sport-performance and optical innovation expertise, Oakley will support and inspire athletes representing the US on the largest international stage in sport. Inspired by the Games ahead, both Oakley and Team USA are set to deliver the unexpected through new eyewear – Team USA Encoder Strike Vented, with Prizm™ Road Lenses and Team USA Heliostat with Prizm Black Lenses.

Oakley and Team USA, around two newly released styles of eyewear. Dedicated to contributing the world’s best sport-performance and optical innovation expertise, Oakley will support and inspire athletes representing the US on the largest international stage in sport.

Details on each style can be found below:

Team USA Encoder Strike Vented:
- Rebooted with new colorways, the eyewear comes in Prizm Road lenses and features PhysioMorphic Geometry, an industry-disrupting design methodology that was first seen with Oakley Kato at the 2020 Olympic Games, elevating performance to new heights. This eyewear incorporates iconic heritage elements such as the ventilated design for optimal airflow and a fingerprint detail on the arms, symbolizing individuality.
Team USA Heliostat:
- Featuring a high wrap frame design and a sleek silhouette made of O Matter frame material, this eyewear is complete with unobtainium earsocks and molded-in nose pads to ensure a secure fit whether training for the podium or cheering on the sidelines.

Each new style proudly showcases Oakley’s groundbreaking Prizm Lens Technology, which enhances color and contrast in athletes’ surrounding environments. Additionally, each pair of eyewear will be accompanied by an exclusive red and blue Oakley x Team USA collectible microbag to celebrate this iconic collaboration.

The Team USA x Oakley eyewear is now available at Oakley.com and at Oakley retail stores.

Beyoncé × Amazon Music

AMAZON MUSIC AND RENAISSANCE WORLD TOUR COLLABORATE TO DEBUT A LIMITED-EDITION RANGE OF MERCHANDISE

Amazon Music is the official online merchandise partner for Beyoncé’s critically-acclaimed RENAISSANCE WORLD TOUR. The collaboration will come to life over the course of four distinct drops, released throughout the North American leg of the tour. Drop 1.0 launches globally today, now available at Amazon.com/Beyoncé.

The collaboration offers customers around the world, access to never-before-seen product and memorabilia styles that are only available via Beyoncé’s official Amazon Store and the Amazon Music Artist Merch Shop.

The inaugural Drop in the four-part collection includes five items that celebrate the iconography of the tour. The range includes apparel and a one-of-a-kind poster:

RENAISSANCE TEE – a custom dyed, premium heavyweight tee, with the iconic artwork that first announced the tour

RENAISSANCE MARQUEE TEE – a custom dyed, premium heavyweight tee, featuring a custom RENAISSANCE Marquee graphic

RENAISSANCE MARQUEE SWEATSHIRT – a custom dyed, premium heavyweight sweatshirt emblazoned with the RENAISSANCE marquee graphic

RENAISSANCE MARQUEE PANTS – a custom dyed, premium heavyweight sweatpant, designed to pair with the crewneck sweatshirt

RENAISSANCE MARQUEE POSTER – a lithograph-style print, featuring the RENAISSANCE marquee graphic

Fans and Amazon customers alike can follow @AmazonMusic on socials to be notified as future drops from the RENAISSANCE WORLD TOUR Exclusive Online Collection are revealed. All merchandise, and the products offered at the Amazon.com/Beyoncé destination will be unique from the product that will be available in the venues.

Amazon Music and Beyoncé Renaissance World Tour merchandise announcement via 360 MAGAZINE.

2023 TRIBECA FILM FESTIVAL

Tribeca Cinema Center Celebrated the 2023 Tribeca Films ‘Let The Canary Sing,’ ‘Eric Larue,’ ‘The Miracle Club,’ ‘Shortcomings,’ ‘The Perpetrator’ and ‘Suitable Flesh’.

Music Icon Cyndi Lauper celebrated her Tribeca Film Festival documentary “Let The Canary Sing” At Tribeca Cinema Center held at Serafina Upper West on 77th Street this week on Wednesday, June 14th following the screening at Beacon Theatre. Sunday, we closed out the festival with the party for Shortcomings at Common Ground, featuring notable talent Sherry Cola, Justin H. Min and Ally Maki.

Joined by personal family, friends, industry filmmakers and cinephiles, and her Sony Music family, Cyndi celebrated at the uptown Italian eatery, toasting with attendees at the intimate bash and making a speech filled with true Lauper pizazz.

Guests sipped on a selection of wines from Sommsation wine experience experts, along with Peroni Nastro Azzurro, both their premium Italian lager and 0.0% non-alcoholic lager. Following an abundance of delicious Serafina Italian cuisine favorites, attendees enjoyed delectable premium Magnum ice cream bars. Cocktails were also served featuring Milagro Tequila, Hendrick’s Gin, Reyka Vodka, and Hudson Whisky.Images can be found below from all of the events, which kicked off on June 10th with the Tribeca Film Festival screening for Eric Larue directed by Michael Shannon, starring Alexander Skarsgard and Judy Greer, hosted by The Tribeca Cinema Center at Tao Group Hospitality’s Bar Feroce at The Moxy Chelsea with Sommsation wines and Peroni Nastro Azzurro. The events continued all week, and ended with this Sunday’s afternoon reception for Shortcomings on June 18th, 2023. Sony Pictures Classics celebrated “SHORTCOMINGS” with Director, Randall Park and cast Justin H. Min, Sherry Cola, Ally Maki, Debby Ryan, Tavi Gevinson, Sonoya Mizuno, Jacob Batalon, and Timothy Simons. Justin, Sherry and Ally joined Randall on hand ahead of their screening at the festival to close out the Tribeca Cinema Center series.

Guests in attendance at the intimate reception included: Alexander Skarsgard, Joel Michaely, Brett Neveu, Jina Panebianco, Jaylee Kennedy, and more which took place prior to the festival premiere screening.

Leading Hollywood Event Producer Roxstar Entertainment hosted the events for these highlighted Tribeca films all week via their newest hospitality platform, the Cinema Center. Events took place all week across multiple premiere New York City restaurant and nightlife destinations including Bar Feroce at The Moxy Chelsea, Serafina at Upper West 77th Street, and Common Ground NYC in Meatpacking District for a selection of the top films in competition at the annual Festival.

@CinemaCTR #TribecaCinemaCenter

About Sommsation:

Sommsation is a modern wine experience platform and online marketplace connecting consumers with world-class sommeliers and top-tier winemakers around the world. Artfully arranged wine tastings feature premium wines from independent wineries, paired with expert insights from their team of engaging sommeliers. The marketplace provides seamless access to a wide range of exquisite wines not easily sourced or found. Sommsation’s Concierge handles all the details, making it easy to experience the hidden gems of wine from anywhere. Visit www.sommsation.com

About Magnum® ice cream

Launched in 1989, Magnum® ice cream was the first handheld ice cream bar targeted as a premium adult offering. Today, Magnum® ice cream is one of the world’s leading ice cream brands, selling more than one billion units annually worldwide.

Magnum® ice cream bars are the ultimate chocolate ice cream indulgence, using only the finest premium ingredients like velvety vanilla bean ice cream and are the only ice cream bars made with Belgian chocolate. All Magnum ice creams ― including Magnum Double Ice Cream Bars, Magnum MINI Ice Cream Bars, Magnum Classic Ice Cream Bars, and Magnum Tubs ― source cocoa beans from Rainforest Alliance Certified™ farms. For more information, please visit magnumicecream.com/us, facebook.com/MagnumIceCreamUS, twitter.com/MagnumIceCream, and visit our U.S. Instagram channel at instagram.com/MagnumIceCream.

About Roxstar Entertainment:

Roxstar Entertainment is a leading Hollywood service agency specializing in social media, communications, and experiential services and run by veteran Hollywood producer, David Manning. Its signature annual programs include The Cinema Center at top film festivals while also owning a robust roster of relationships across entertainment, sports, and talent to help brands create unique and impactful branded content that amplifies across digital media.

Photo: Photagonist/Lu Chau

Hello Yes Remix Album

HELLO YES UNVEILS IMPRESSIVE REMIX ALBUM, “HELLO YES (THE REMIXES),” SET FOR RELEASE ON JUNE 30TH

FEATURES INDUSTRY LEADING ARTISTS LIKE PARTYWITHRAY, MEGAN HAMILTON, EDAMAME, DEFUNK, & UBI

Release Date: 6/30/2023

Smartlink: helloyes.fanlink.to/remixes

Renowned electronic duo Hello Yes, admired for their groundbreaking work in merging genres and styles, is thrilled to announce the release of their ambitious remix album, Hello Yes (The Remixes), on June 30th via Gravitas Recordings. Hello Yes’s distinct sound, combining elements from funky house, dreamy soundscapes, to psychedelic bass, has enamored audiences and critics alike. Their unique sonic fusion has garnered high-profile attention, including collaboration requests from notable artists across different genres.

Megan Hamilton’s energetic remix of “Moon Cloud” is an exciting opening for the album. Her impressive touring schedule, featuring major festival stops, and collaborations with top artists like CloZee and SoDown, have attracted over 62,000 monthly listeners on Spotify and press from EDM Identity, EDM.com, Westwood, and more.

partywithray adds his signature touch to “Never Trusted Me.” Known for his massive collaborations with ZHU, DOMENICO, J.Worra, and featuring in notable editorial playlists, he has accrued over 210,000 monthly listeners on Spotify and gathered press from Complex, YourEDM, DJ Mag, EDM Identity, Dancing Astronaut, and more.

Defunk brings a fresh interpretation to “Talk Of Town,” with an impressive resume including headlining shows across major venues, touring with renowned artists like The Funk Hunters, Daily Bread, Opiou, and amassing over 94,000 monthly listeners on Spotify. His work has been recognized by ThisSongIsSick, EDM.com, Billboard, Mixmag, Magnetic Mag, and others.

Edamame lends his dreamy tones to “My Love.” A regular at top-tier festivals and a preferred tour companion of Emancipator, Nightmares on Wax, Tycho, and others, Edamame’s style has garnered over 290,000 monthly Spotify listeners and extensive press coverage from Run The Trap, EDM.com, NestHQ, Chicago Tribune, Marquee Magazine.

Lastly, Chamberlain provides a unique spin to “The Lesson.” With his previous EP recognized by YourEDM.com, EDMidentity, and others, along with opening for top artists like Opiuo and CloZee, he has gained a significant fanbase and press recognition.

Hello Yes (The Remixes) celebrates the electronic music landscape’s diversity, with each artist contributing their signature touch to Hello Yes’s tracks, creating an immersive listening experience that will excite fans and new listeners alike.

Tracklist:

Moon Cloud (Megan Hamilton Remix)
Never Trusted Me (partywithray remix)
Talk Of Town (Defunk Remix)
My Love (Edamame Remix)
Never Feel The Same (UBI Remix)
The Lesson (Chamberlain Remix)

“Remix records aren’t something you see in a lot of styles of music outside of EDM genres. Touring with Zhu, seeing the collaborative process around remixes has been eye-opening. Sometimes, the remix gets more love than the original, and there’s something beautiful about that collaborative community aspect. Some of the cuts on this record are a wide deviation from what we might normally do, and that’s great. Ultimately, you want a remix to get that special sauce someone else has that you don’t have in your bag of tricks or that pairs well with your flavors. The future with these releases will definitely lend itself well to the live project,” states Hello Yes.

As Hello Yes continues to push the boundaries of their music while on tour with ZHU, the release of Hello Yes (The Remixes) stands as a testament to their unique musical contributions, showcasing their ability to craft their own sound while inviting collaboration with other artists to create something genuinely special.

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Fun Facts

Featured in Spotify editorial playlists New Music Friday, Homework Vibes, Sofi Tukker DJ Mix, New Music Friday Global, Austin Millz’s DJ Mix
70,000+ monthly listeners on Spotify
“Belong” Slenderbodies cover over 1.5 million Spotify streams
Featured on Amazon “Indie Dance” playlist
Playlist support from Westwood Recordings, Phuture Collective, and Ultra Music Festival
Their debut live set was at Lighting In A Bottle 2022
Other festival appearances include Beyond Wonderland, Breakfast of Champions, and upcoming Lighting In A Bottle 2023!
Hello Yes writes, produces, and performs all of their own music

Spotify: https://rb.gy/v67h9

Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/hello_yes

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/helloyesmusic/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HelloYesMusic

TikTok : https://www.tiktok.com/@helloyesmusic

Gravitas Recordings

BandCamp: http://music.gravitasrecordings.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gravitasrecordings

SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/gravitas-recordings

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/user/gravitasmusic

Twitter: https://twitter.com/gravitasmusic

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gravitasrecordings

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/gravitasrecordings

Muni Long – BET AWARDS

The stars aligned this weekend as the biggest names in culture gathered for the annual BET Awards. GRAMMY Award-winning singer Muni Long showed up and showed out, shutting down the red carpet with her curly locks and taut abs.

The sultry songstress who recently released the highly anticipated remix of her hit song “Hrs & Hrs” featuring Usher shimmered in a Elisabetta Franchi sequin crop top with a matching skirt. She completed the look with voluminous summer curls. But it wasn’t all fashion and celebration for Long, who took the BET Awards stage and delivered a powerful statement of solidarity for the WGA writer’s strike before presenting Kalii’s performance. “Writers are, in many instances, the glue to the execution of artistry and storytelling. Our ability to extract emotion from performers, helping them to articulate their voices and vision to the world, is irreplaceable. The protection of the writer is crucial. We simply must protect our intellectual property,” said Long. Her words echoed deeply in the Microsoft Theater, where the Award show with no host was held.

The Grammy-award-winning singer was also on hand in a sexy red leather Cavanagh Baker number to help celebrate Busta Rhymes, Chloe and Halle Bailey, MC Lyte, and more at the 7th annual Culture Creator Awards, where she presented Flau’Jae Johnson with the Culture Creators Award in Sports.
About Muni Long

Before her soulful, conversational songwriting and powerful vocals caught fire around the world with “Hrs And Hrs,” Muni Long spent a decade as one of the best-kept behind-the-curtain secret weapons in the industry. Her journey as a much-in-demand songwriter, co-mingling R&B, rap, and pop, resulted in a diverse catalog of hits accumulated by Rihanna, Mariah Carey, Madonna, Chris Brown, Ariana Grande, Mary J. Blige, Kelly Clarkson, and Selena Gomez.

Photo: Tony Bowen

Young Thug – Money

METRO’S VERSION INCLUDES NEW SONGS

MONEY FEATURING JUICE WRLD + NICKI MINAJ + SAKE OF MY KIDS

ABOUT YOUNG THUG

Young Thug forever changed the face of hip-hop, fashion, and culture forever as the ultimate outlier with no rival before or after. He has garnered a GRAMMY® Award, reached RIAA Diamond status, and earned dozens of multiplatinum, platinum, and gold certifications. He landed two back-to-back #1 solo albums on the Billboard 200 with So Much Fun [2019] and Punk [2021]. In addition to the success of YSL Records landing four #1 albums on the Billboard 200 as a label, which includes the compilation Slime Language 2 [2021]. He notably founded YSL Records as a creative haven for fellow mavericks and artistic renegades. As a style icon, he has launched his own popular SPIDER brand, collaborated with Givenchy, SPRAYGROUND and Von Dutch, graced the covers of Complex, Dazed, The FADER, i-D, Interview, PAPER, Rolling Stone, V, XXL, and many more. Beyond countless monumental festival appearances, he has performed on SNL, The Tonight Show, starring Jimmy Fallon, and many more. Along the way, he’s a once-in-a-generation artist who could collaborate with Sir Elton John and occupy a spot-on President Barack Obama. With his 2023 album Business Is Business, he will undoubtedly continue changing the game.

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MLS + Adidas + Marvel

Major League Soccer (MLS), adidas, and Marvel announced today that legendary Marvel Super Heroes will be featured on MLS merchandise as part of a three-part collaboration throughout the summer on MLSstore.com.

Through this collection, the three organizations will celebrate a period of tremendous momentum behind soccer in North America and provide new ways for both MLS and Marvel fans alike to engage with the sport and characters they love. The unique product offerings, mixed with creative design elements, position MLS and Marvel at the intersection of sports and fashion as they celebrate the cultural moment surrounding heroes on and off the field.

“Major League Soccer and adidas’ Marvel collaboration captures the unique spirit, confident attitude, and diverse environment that embodies the sport of soccer,” said Rachel Hoagland, MLS SVP of Consumer Products. “The League continues to reimagine our product offerings so fans can celebrate the teams and players they love in new ways. This special collection is the latest evolution of the League’s commitment to spotlighting the creativity in our sport and connecting soccer with progressive fashion offerings.”

The Super Hero-inspired apparel officially launches today with an Avengers-inspired bespoke warm-up jacket, pants, and official match ball that will be used during the MLS All-Star Game on July 19 at Audi Field in D.C. Continuing throughout the summer, Captain America-themed unisex warm-up tops will drop later in June, followed by Avengers-inspired tops in August as part of the League and Continental Tire’s efforts to raise awareness and funds during Kick Childhood Cancer Awareness month in September.

Unlocking a new era of sports fandom, MLS and Marvel’s legendary Super Heroes unite people of all backgrounds, and the collection showcases the League’s unique expression of the global game through fashion. These Marvel-inspired collections will be available at MLSstore.com, select MLS retail locations and onsite at League retail locations in the D.C. metro-area.

Fans in the Washington D.C. area can also find All-Star branded products including headwear, t-shirts, sweatshirts, and more on MLSstore.com, at various local retailers and D.C. United’s team store at Audi Field leading up to the MLS All-Star Game. MLS’ pop-up retail featuring All-Star branded product, including Marvel apparel, will be featured at major All-Star events including MLS All-Star Soccer Celebration presented by Coca-Cola Zero Sugar at The Wharf (760 Maine Ave. SW, Washington D.C. 20024) on Saturday, July 15 from 4:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. ET, and Sunday, July 16 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. ET.

Watch promo video HERE

Reebok – The Blast “The Alamo”

Reebok presents from its industry-best archive a slate of retro basketball sneaker releases for the month of July spanning OG bring backs, new stories, and never-before-released colorways, tipping off July 7.

The Blast “The Alamo” (IF4765/100033877, $160) – Available July 7 (adult unisex sizing) from Reebok.com, Hibbett, and select retailers, this pink/mint colorway for “The Blast” – an historic Reebok basketball sneaker defined by its unique asymmetric design and eye-catching sidewalls – calls back to Texas team colors of the early 2000’s.

Answer IV “Free Agency” (IF4772/100033884, $170) – Available July 14 (adult unisex sizing) from Reebok.com and select retailers, this never-before-released white/purple iteration of Iverson’s iconic Answer IV first appeared during the 2002-03 season as an exclusive option for West Coast players testing the signature sneaker market.

Pump TZ “Solar Yellow” (IE1872/100033132, $170) – Available July 21 (adult unisex sizing) from Reebok.com and select retailers, Pump TZ “Solar Yellow” is one of the few original colorways issued for this coveted high-top model released by Reebok in the early ‘90s featuring the brand’s game changing custom fit “Pump” technology.

Question Mid “Tobacco” (IF4782/100033893, $170) – Available July 28 (adult unisex sizing) from Reebok.com and select retailers, Reebok’s iconic Question Mid – Allen Iverson’s first signature shoe, from 1996 – arrived in its rare “Tobacco” colorway in the early ‘00s offering a unique mix of design elements including a tumbled leather upper, cracked leather toe box and collar, and a crystal gum outsole.

Further storytelling supporting each launch will be shared throughout the month of July. For more information, visit Reebok.com/basketball.

MLS x Marvel x adidas Collab

Major League Soccer (MLS), adidas, and Marvel announced that legendary Marvel Super Heroes will be featured on MLS merchandise as part of a three-part collaboration dropping throughout the summer on MLSstore.com.

ABOUT MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER
Headquartered in New York City, Major League Soccer — celebrating its 28th season in 2023 — features 30 clubs throughout the United States and Canada, including a new expansion team in San Diego that will debut in 2025. All MLS, Leagues Cup, and select MLS NEXT Pro and MLS NEXT matches can be watched through MLS Season Pass, available on the Apple TV app on Apple devices, smart TVs, streaming devices, set-top boxes, and game consoles, and the web at tv.apple.com. MLS Season Pass will feature the most expansive and accessible lineup of programming ever for MLS fans. For more information about MLS, visit mlssoccer.com. For more information about the Apple TV app, visit apple.com/apple tv-app.

ABOUT ADIDAS IN SOCCER
adidas has been the official partner of Major League Soccer since its inception. As such, adidas designs and distributes every season’s jersey, brings to life limited edition sportswear collaborations, and sponsors talented athletes like Thiago Almada, Jesús Ferreira, Brandon Vazquez, and many more.

ABOUT MARVEL IN FITNESS, WELLNESS AND ACTIVITY

Celebrating the Avengers focus on teamwork and the 60-year legacy of Earth’s Mightiest Heroes, the collection continues to support Marvel’s focus on fitness, wellness, and activity. Adidas and MLS are a perfect compliment to remind Marvel fans of all ages that we are stronger together and that everyone has the power to do something heroic on and off the field.

The Scarlet Tour

GRAMMY award-winning global superstar Doja Cat announces that she will embark on her first North American Arena tour this fall, “The Scarlet Tour.” The 24-date tour, produced by Live Nation, kicks off on October 31st in San Francisco, CA, hitting major markets in the U.S. and Canada before wrapping on December 13th in Chicago, IL. After show stopping performances on multiple massive stages such as Coachella, The Grammy Awards, MTV’s VMA’s, The American Music Awards, The Billboard Awards and more, Doja Cat is thrilled to bring her incredible live show to her fans across North America. Special guests Ice Spice and Doechii will join “The Scarlet Tour” across select dates.

Tickets for The Scarlet Tour will be using advance registration to ensure more tickets get into the hands of fans directly by helping to filter out bots and scalpers from the ticket purchase process. Fans can register now through Sunday, June 25th at 10 PM PT HERE. Once registration closes, fans will be randomly selected to receive a code that grants them access to the presales starting Wednesday, June 28. A limited number of tickets will be available during a general on sale startingFriday, June 30th at 10 AM local time at Ticketmaster.com while supplies last.

The tour will also offer a variety of different VIP packages and experiences for fans to take their concert experience to the next level. Packages vary but may include premium tickets, a photo op with your party in front of the stage, pre-show VIP Lounge access, specially designed VIP gift items and more. For more information, visit vipnation.com.

Last week, Doja released her new track, “Attention”via Kemosabe Records/RCA Records to mass critical acclaim with Rolling Stone calling it “scorching.” The music video was directed and shot in Los Angeles last month by award-winning director, Tanu Muino (Harry Styles / Cardi B).

TOUR DATES: Click HERE