Posts made in August 2023

AGT – SEASON 18

“America’s Got Talent,” summer’s most-watched show for the 18th consecutive year, returns to the Pasadena Civic Auditorium for six weeks of live shows beginning Tuesday, Aug. 22 (8-10 p.m. ET/PT) on NBC. Results show will air Wednesday nights (8-9 p.m. ET/PT).

Over the course of five qualifying rounds, 55 acts will perform live for “America’s Got Talent” judges Simon Cowell, Howie Mandel, Heidi Klum, Sofia Vergara and host Terry Crews.

The 55 acts moving on from the auditions to the live shows include an impressive variety of singers, dancers, comedians, magicians, ventriloquists and more, all vying to win America’s hearts, a $1 million prize and a headlining spot in “America’s Got Talent Presents SUPERSTARS Live” at Luxor Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas.

Each week, the two acts that receive the most votes from the viewers will move directly into the finale.  The top 10 finalists will be joined by an 11th act that is voted into the finale via an Instant Save, chosen by the viewers on Wednesday, Sept. 20.  In the running for this final Instant Save spot will be four previously eliminated Live Show acts, each selected by one of the judges. 

Throughout the live shows, viewers of “America’s Got Talent” will have a chance to vote for their favorite act at NBC.com/AGTVote and via the “AGT” App (available through Google Play and on the App Store). 

To attend an upcoming show and be a part of the live audience at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium, please visit https://on-camera-audiences.com/shows/Americas_Got_Talent to sign up for free tickets. 

“America’s Got Talent” is the #1 competition reality show in video views with 1.4 billion year-to-date. The show has seen a 235% increase in reach and a 435% increase in engagements year over year, with 25 million subscribers on YouTube. 

“America’s Got Talent” was created by Simon Cowell and is co-produced by Fremantle and Syco Entertainment. Simon Cowell, Sam Donnelly, and Jason Raff are the executive producers. 

For more information, please visit the official show site at: http://www.nbc.com/agt

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Auditions for the next season of “America’s Got Talent” are currently underway. Interested acts can visit www.AGTAuditions.com to submit a video online or to receive updates about the upcoming in-person open call auditions.  

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KELSEY NAPIER

Immersive Art Install

Listen | 360 MAG Podcast

Thurs, Aug. 31 | 5pm-8pm PST

Laya Collective

1406 Montana Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90403

**Complimentary beverages, hors d’oeuvres + VIP gift bags

ARTIST STATEMENT

I spent the first eighteen years of my life growing up on the south shore of Oahu. I learned how to surf at age three, feeling grounded by the constant blue horizon and the majestic Hawaiian mountains. Growing up on the most isolated land mass in the world, I connected to the brilliant nature unfolding before me with the changing tradewinds.

When I see something beautiful that I do not fully understand, it ignites within me the impulse to make art. The textures and colors from our world contain spiritual elements, beckoning me to search for the sublime with my paint brushes and palette knives. I use abstract techniques to paint the break from the ordinary and unearth the soul behind the subject.

We are connected to nature and to each other in ways that we can not always immediately see. Engaging with art allows us to feel like we are a part of something bigger, an awe-inspiring textural tapestry.

Kelsey NaPier is a contemporary artist with an atelier in Santa Monica. Her arsenal includes vibrant abstracts on various mediums. Inspired by her thrill-seeking lifestyle, NaPier is rapidly becoming a sought-after artisan in the western hemisphere.

Kelsey NaPier immersive art exhibition in Santa Monica via 360 MAGAZINE.

ABOUT KELSEY NAPIER

Kelsey NaPier is a contemporary artist with an atelier in Santa Monica. Her arsenal includes vibrant abstracts on various mediums. Inspired by her thrill-seeking lifestyle, NaPier is rapidly becoming a sought-after artisan in the western hemisphere.

Artistic Light Designer

John Rutledge
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Endless Summer C.A.M.P.

THE FIRST-EVER ENDLESS SUMMER C.A.M.P.

(COMMUNITY | ART | MUSIC | PICNIC) PROGRAM SERIES

AT SANTA MONICA’S TONGVA PARK

SATURDAYS, AUGUST 19 & 26, SEPTEMBER 2 & 9

FROM 11AM- 2PM

Pack a Picnic and Enjoy a Cultural Celebration of Community, Arts, and Culture with Free, All-Ages Interactive Experience in the City’s Eco-Friendly Urban Oasis

Community Arts Resources (CARS), in partnership with the City of Santa Monica, presents Endless Summer C.A.M.P. (Community | Art | Music | Picnic), an all new, cultural event series celebrating community, arts, and culture at Tongva Park. This free, four-week celebration invites attendees to pack a picnic, blankets, and beach chairs and enjoy four Saturday afternoons showcasing artists from across Santa Monica and the LA region sharing their culture through unique performances and hands-on crafts. The family-friendly series will take place on Tongva Park’s Gathering Hill Saturdays from Aug. 19 to Sept. 9 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Endless Summer C.A.M.P. will feature interactive music and dance from Brazil, Cuba, Latin America, and Hawaii, including six-time GRAMMY® Award-winning musician Daniel Ho. In addition to music and dance performances, youth from Santa Monica will also take the stage performing orchestral and chamber music, Balkan music, Hawaiian dance, and Ballet Folklorico. Hands-on craft workshops celebrating the park’s plants and world traditions enhance the day’s activities. The Ice Guys LA will serve frozen ice cream treats for purchase.

The diverse lineup includes a variety of performances and workshops including animals from around the world with Conservation Ambassadors, Santa Monica’s Elemental Music Chamber Music Institute string quartet and instrument petting zoo, Succulent Terrarium Workshop with artist Eros Cortes on August 19; an Afro-Cuban and Latin dance community get-down with CONTRA-TIEMPO, a Hawaiian dance performance by Santa Monica group Cabeza de Vaca Cultura, and Sensational Sashes Workshop with artist Marcus Kuiland-Nazario which allows participants to create their own headdresses, belts, or bracelets on August 26; a performance and Hawaiian dance workshop with Hālau Hula Keali’i O’Nālani and special performance by six- time, GRAMMY® Award-winning ‘ukulele virtuoso Daniel Ho, Academia de Danza, Ballet Folklorico Flor de Mayo’s youth Ballet Folklorico, and a Fish Marionette Making Workshop with Ellen Schulze on September 2 and culminates with an Afro-Brazilian dance and drumming workshop with Viver Brasil, Santa Monica Youth Orchestra Balkan Ensemble, and Drum making workshop with reDiscover on September 9.

Attendees can make a day in Santa Monica and explore local businesses and restaurants in nearby Downtown, 3rd Street Promenade, the Pier, and Main Street.

Endless Summer C.A.M.P is produced by Community Arts Resources (CARS), in partnership with the City of Santa Monica and made possible by Art of Recovery.

For a complete list of performers and activities, visit santamonica.gov.

About Tongva Park

Situated on 6.2 acres, just south of Colorado Avenue, between Ocean Avenue and Main Street in Santa Monica, Tongva Park is modern, urban park that features a lush landscape of rolling hills, swales, Mediterranean gardens, and active urban spaces. The park hosts more than 100 species of plants and more than 300 trees from 21 species. Amenities include a splash pad, playground, ocean observation deck with scenic views of the Pacific Ocean and Santa Monica Pier, public art, amphitheater, garden, fountains, picnic areas, and restrooms. Tongva Park is located at 1615 Ocean Ave. and is open daily from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Parking is available at the Santa Monica Civic Center as well as metered parking on Main Street, Olympic Blvd., and Ocean Ave. For more information, visit https://santamonica.gov/places/parks/tongva-park.

THE LAST AVENGER STANDING

Right now, in the pages of Jed MacKay and C.F. Villa’s AVENGERS, fans are witnessing Earth’s Mightiest Heroes ascend towards an uncertain destiny! Entangled in the grand machinations of Kang the Conqueror’s quest for the “Missing Moment,” the Avengers are facing off against an interdimensional group of villains called the Ashen Combine. These deadly nihilists and their Impossibly City headquarters represent only the first of the Tribulation Events, a series of large-scale disasters the Avengers will have to overcome to prove themselves worthy of a responsibility beyond measure! When the dust settles on this epic battle, the Avengers will assume command of a new base of operations in an effort to ease the heavy burden they’ve committed to. Their journey is just beginning and with each explosive issue, the full scope of Kang’s agenda will reveal itself to the Avengers and readers alike…

MacKay and Villa will pivotal into their second arc on the title in November’s AVENGERS #7. The Avengers defend the world – but they are beginning not to recognize the world as their own. What has happened to Earth’s Mightiest Heroes, and…what has happened to the Vision? Find out in December’s AVENGERS #8which features the return of the mysterious Twilight Court from last year’s Timeless #1! Trapped in a world they never made, the Avengers struggle to break free – while one of their number fights their own hopeless battle against Myrddin and his Twilight Court! But Avengers never fight alone- and the most dangerous Avenger joins the conflict!

On his approach to the team’s epic clash against the Ashen Combine, MacKay told CBR in the latest installment of Earth’s Mightiest Spoilers: “It’s less about ‘stretching themselves too thin’ than it is about showing that the Avengers are the ones who have to step up when something like the Ashen Combine hits the world, even when it’s on disadvantageous footing. The Avengers don’t always have the luxury of assembling, and when you protect the entire planet, you’re going to have to make tactical decisions as to how to apply your strength. Because the Avengers’ strength isn’t solely limited to them standing together. The other side of the coin is that they’re a collection of powerful, experienced heroes whose reach is planetary and can deploy simultaneously against concurrent threats. Is it a challenge? Of course, it is. But the Avengers exist to be challenged and to triumph over those challenges.”

Check out Stuart Immonen’s covers for AVENGERS #7 and #8 now and don’t miss a single issue of the Avengers run that’s serving planetary-level thrills every month! For more information, visit Marvel.com.

Peter $un Unveils EP 3PIECE

Rapper, producer, and vocalist Peter $un today released his first project in a year on Red Bull Records/Mind of a Genius. Aptly titled, 3PIECE, the EP spans three tracks for every mood this summer, packed with bouncy flows and addictive basslines. The EP single, “PERFECT TIMING” takes a simple yet confident approach in its slow burn, highlighting Sunny’s knack for bona fide rhymes and laid-back grooves. Virginia-born and California-based, he effortlessly blends the best of Richmond’s beat scene with the brighter tones of Los Angeles hip-hop, flexing his range of influences that have cemented him as a crossover tastemaker.

Sunny shares, “One of my favorite anime shows is ‘One Piece’ so the project is somewhat of an ode to it as far as the art direction. The overall vibe I wanted was for people to just feel good and dance. I think it shows the different aspects of life and phases that all people go through. It’s a little something for everyone.”

Sunny’s soulful roots and love for jazz are evident in the attention to instrumentalism and melody across his tracks, earning fans in everyone from Zane Lowe toRuss. Following his last record Phone Calls Gimme Anxiety, which saw him work through the loss of his brother, he returned this year with a renewed sense of creativity and optimism, kicking the package off with his upbeat house-inspired single, “MY FAVORITE DRUG.”

Next up, Sunny’s live rendition of the EP track, “BURN LIKE FIRE” will debut via SpringHill’s coveted “On Site” YouTube series, giving rising artists a platform built by LeBron James and Maverick Carter. Later in September, he’ll partner with Red Bull Media House and award-winning nonprofit Ghetto Film School to unveil $unny Daze, a short film directed by Lexx Truss, a burgeoning LA-based filmmaker under Red Bull’s Establishing Shot mentorship program which aims to amplify and support diverse storytellers. Sunny’s mini-documentary will pull back the curtain on his creative endeavors, the making of 3PIECE, and the infectious lust for life that he brings to his community.

3PIECE Tracklist

1. BURN LIKE FIRE

2. MY FAVORITE DRUG

3. PERFECT TIMING

ABOUT PETER $UN

Peter $un commits all of his emotions, thoughts, and truths to tape. He never holds back. The Richmond-born and Los Angeles-based rapper, vocalist, and producer confronts his trauma, discloses his ambitions, and embraces his potential over a soundtrack of future-facing hip-hop laced with eloquent jazz-style instrumentation and filled to the brim with undeniable soul. As a kid, he fell in love with music. Dad worked late and often returned home around midnight. However, he would put a four-year-old Sunny on his chest and listen to jazz on the radio as his son slept. Eventually, mom introduced Sunny to D’Angelo before he discovered Tupac on his own. He initially gravitated to sports, playing basketball and excelling on the baseball field. In high school, a friend recognized he could sing and encouraged him, so he picked up a mic. He gained traction with the 2016 mixtape Paradise Is A Day Away. Joined by producer and longtime collaborator Blue Rondo, he unveiled Don’t Forget To Smile in 2018. The project boasted “Love Drunk Lust (Make It Hard)” [feat. Trip Carter & KnottRudy], raking in 6 million Spotify streams and counting. 2021 saw him unveil Scumbaby, including fan favorites “Work” and “Sometimes.” Inciting widespread tastemaker applause, OkayPlayer hailed it as “an introspective exploration of rap fused with jazz and soul,” and KAZI crowned him “a creative music force.” After generating tens of millions of streams and earning acclaim from Ones To Watch, Lyrical Lemonade, DJ Booth, and more, he bleeds without filter on his 2022 EP, Phone Calls Gimme Anxiety out on Red Bull Records/Mind of a Genius.

Beyond Catfishing

Unveiling Scams and Deception in Online Dating and How to Avoid Them

By Andrew Hendel, Founder — Marshmallo

Remaining vigilant on dating apps is crucial in today’s world, as falling victim to a romance scam can have catastrophic consequences. According to the US Federal Trade Commission, nearly 70,000 people reported a romance scam in 2022, with the reported losses totaling a massive $1.3 billion.

If you don’t want to be the unlucky victim of one of those scams, it is important to practice online dating safety.

Why online dating safety is important

The first step in staying safe on online dating apps is to understand how scammers can attempt to defraud you. By being educated about their methods, you are less likely to fall prey to scammers.

Here are a few common ways that scammers target victims on dating apps:

Catfishing

One of the most well-known online dating scams is catfishing, in which a scammer takes information and images from another person and uses it to create a fake profile. Bad actors have used this method for all sorts of nefarious purposes to trick people into interacting with them when they otherwise would not.

Romance scams

People often use fake profiles on dating apps as part of an elaborate romance scam, where they try to get money out of unsuspecting victims by convincing them that they are in love and need money for an emergency, or even a plane ticket to visit them.

Advance fee fraud

Similarly, scammers sometimes use fake dating profiles to conduct advance fee fraud. The scammer will flirt with users and convince them they are interested in them, only to ask them for money for some sort of fraudulent service, a “business opportunity,” or something else they “need” money for.

Phishing

Believe it or not, scammers can also use dating apps for phishing. By talking to someone through a dating app, scammers can often break down their victims’ defenses and have them share sensitive information that can be used for nefarious purposes.

Blackmail and extortion

Scammers can use fake dating profiles to gather materials and information for blackmail and extortion. Convincing a user that they are romantically interested in them makes it easier for scammers to convince them to send sexually explicit messages or photographs, then blackmail them using these materials.

Identity theft

By sending information over dating apps, users can also make themselves vulnerable to identity theft. These stolen identities can then be used to further perpetuate dating app scams by giving scammers more information to use in their catfishing efforts.

Bots

Some more advanced scams have even begun using tools such as bots to defraud unsuspecting victims. These bots mimic the patterns of realistic human speech to convince users that they are real people, meaning they can defraud their victims without much effort.

Unfortunately, scammers are improving the processes of their schemes to the point where their scam profiles can often be indistinguishable from a real profile. A good rule of thumb is that if something feels askew, it probably is.

For example, if a person asks for money, chances are they aren’t authentic. If they’re over-eager — or on the opposite end of the spectrum, completely refusing to video chat or constantly canceling meetings — be wary. Never fall for something that seems too good to be true.

Luckily, there are some steps that dating apps can take themselves to help create a safer environment for users.

Methods to protect dating app users

Mandatory identity verification on dating apps is one solution to help prevent wrongdoers and fraudsters from taking advantage of unsuspecting victims. Although some apps — such as Tinder, Bumble, and Hinge — offer identity verification options, these are optional, not mandatory, meaning people could still be lying about their name, age, and identity. The only way to protect against fraudulent users on dating apps is through identity verification using a government-issued photo ID.

Because a person’s identity is not verified on these apps, there is no way to know whether the users are criminals or sex offenders. Statistics show that 1 in 10 sex offenders have a profile on a dating app. Not only do these dating apps allow sex offenders to register and use the app, but they also can’t prohibit them from using a fake name. However, when an app uses identity verification from a government-issued ID, users’ names can be checked against several publicly available registries for sex offenders.

Dating apps must also institute better protections when it comes to unwanted messaging and harassment. Although most — if not all — dating apps offer “block” and “report” features, by the time the situation is escalated to the point where someone needs to be reported, someone has already been made uncomfortable. By limiting the number of messages a user can send without reciprocation, dating apps can prevent individuals from being pestered with unwanted communication before they interact.

There are also improvements that must be made in terms of the privacy options and filters that allow users to determine who sees their profile. While some are beginning to allow greater control over certain characteristics, blocking phone contacts from seeing your profile, or even a full-on “incognito mode,” there are limitations to each of these features — and they almost all exist behind a paywall. To be safer and more comfortable, dating app users must have greater control over their experience.

Until these changes are made, people will continue to fall victim to these dating app scams.

About Andrew Hendel

Andrew Hendel is the CEO and Founder of Marshmallo. Before founding Marshmallo, Andrew was a Managing Director at Beach Point Capital, a highly reputable hedge fund managing $14 billion in assets. With an in-depth understanding of financial services, his knowledge extends to the crucial role of compliance with anti-money laundering regulations, where banks and financial institutions are required to thoroughly understand their customers to ensure legal and ethical practices. This involves comprehensive verification of customer details, including name, date of birth, address, and social security number. Andrew recognizes the significance of leveraging technology to streamline and automate this process, making it more reliable and cost-effective.

Motivated by his expertise and passion for innovation, Andrew founded Marshmallo, a cutting-edge company that combines bank-grade financial technology with the world of online dating. Rather than solely focusing on fraud prevention and regulatory compliance, Marshmallo applies financial technology to enhance safety and security for online daters. As the visionary behind Marshmallo, Andrew is dedicated to revolutionizing the online dating landscape. By utilizing his comprehensive knowledge of financial services and advanced technological solutions, he aims to create a secure and trustworthy environment for individuals seeking connections in the digital age.

Andrew holds a B.S. and M.S. in Management Science & Engineering from Stanford University’s School of Engineering, and was elected to Phi Beta Kappa and Tau Beta Pi for academic excellence.

MAITREYI × ELLE

MAITREYI RAMAKRISHNAN is all grown up and covers the September issue of Elle Canada.

KO Média also publishes ELLE Decoration, ELLE Québec, Magazine VÉRO, di Stasio, and K pour Katrine magazines.

About ELLE
The ELLE network today, including France and the international editions, reaches more than 33 million readers worldwide: 45 editions of ELLE in 43 countries, 25 editions of ELLE Decoration, 5 editions of ELLE à Table, 2 editions of ELLE Men and 1 edition of ELLE Girl. It also represents 45 ELLE local websites, gathering nearly 100 million unique visitors per month. Lagardère Group, owner of ELLE & ELLE Decoration brands, partners with prestigious publishing houses worldwide, through licence contracts: With Hearst Magazines, publishing 15 editions of ELLE and 12 editions of ELLE Decoration, in 14 countries. With Burda, Aller, Ringier and 21 other partners in 29 countries, publishing 30 editions of ELLE and 13 editions of ELLE Decoration. The Lagardère Group is a global leader in content publishing, production, broadcasting and distribution,

About the Group KO
The Group KO is made up of Productions KOTV, Productions KO Scène, KO 24, KO Média and KO Éditions. Run by the screenwriter-humourist-comedian-producer Louis Morissette, the group is motivated by the desire to tell stories that captivate the public, and to do so by mastering each creative aspect that goes into doing that. Whether it’s television shows, performances, films or magazines, the mission of the group is very simple: conquer the world, and then entertain them. In an industry full of possibilities, the KO Group sees opportunities and takes them.

How to Spruce Up Your Outdoor Space for Summer

By Cassady Smith, Homesense Expert

Sprucing up your outdoor space for summer is such a fun opportunity to bring life back to your home before those beautiful months of outdoor entertainment. A great way to do this is by livening up your outdoor areas in simple ways with plants, textiles, and even some outdoor furniture. This year, I spruced up my deck space after buying several beautiful new planters from Homesense and filled them with varying ferns and florals. I filled in around my deck space and also added in a new bistro set to sit and enjoy a drink on those hot summer days!

For a patio space where a little privacy and/or whimsy is desired, I love to hang up outdoor sheer curtains! This is a great way to add texture and can make an outdoor space feel so dreamy. There is nothing quite like curtains blowing in the wind! They also can be very helpful for keeping the bugs away.

Making sure to swap out your old outdoor accents for fresh and new ones can have such a high impact as well. Simply swapping outdoor pillows for a fresh pattern or color and replacing the old worn-down door mat can really spruce up your outdoor spaces. I love grabbing things like this at Homesense. It’s my go-to for buying home decor items because they have so much to offer in many varying styles.

A simple clean up from winter debris followed up with swapping for new and fresh plants and decor items can make you feel like you’ve got a whole new outdoor space to enjoy for the beautiful warm weather ahead!

JONAS BROTHERS ANNOUNCE SECOND NEW JERSEY SHOW

Following a two night sold out run at Yankee Stadium where the Jonas Brothers performed for over 85,000 fans, THE TOUR adds a fifth hometown show for the band at Prudential Center on December 7th. General onsale will begin on Wednesday, August 16th at 9am local at jonasbrothers.com.

During last night’s second sold out performance at Yankee Stadium, Jonas Brothers surprised fans with Jimmy Fallon, who took the stage during intermission for a karaoke sing-along of The Killers’ “Mr. Brightside”. Additional special guests included fan favorite Big Rob during “Burnin’ Up”, as well as multi-GRAMMY Award-winning songwriter, choir director and singer Kirk Franklin and GRAMMY Award-winning producer Jon Bellion during “Walls”.

Before the show, the band sat down with TODAY Show’s Jacob Soboroff to give an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at their Yankee Stadium shows and what fans can expect at upcoming stops on THE TOUR—watch HERE.

Produced by Live Nation, THE TOUR features a three-hour ensemble of over 60 career-spanning deep cuts and hits where the band is performing five albums every night at over 90 shows across 20 countries. Their most ambitious outing to date, THE TOUR travels across North America this summer and fall to legendary venues such as Toronto’s Rogers Centre, Chicago’s Wrigley Field, Arlington’s Globe Life Field, Los Angeles’ Dodger Stadium, and many more before continuing throughout the globe to Australia, New Zealand, and Europe in 2024. Lawrence will join as support across North America.

VIP: 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 va no ry but include premium reserved tickets, invitation to the pre-show VIP Lounge, specially designed Jonas Brothers VIP gift items & more. For additional information, visit vipnation.com for North America and vipnation.eu for Europe.

About Jonas Brothers
Standing out as one of the most successful groups of the 21st century, Jonas Brothers—Nick Jonas, Joe Jonas, and Kevin Jonas—have sold north of 20 million albums and counting, garnered two GRAMMY® Award nominations, earned 26 Billboard Hot 100 hits, logged three consecutive #1 debuts on the Billboard 200, and generated billions of streams. Among many accolades, they’ve recently claimed a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. In 2019, they notably ignited the comeback of the decade with their Platinum-Certified Republic Records debut, Happiness Begins. It yielded the history-making, 5x-Platinum smash “Sucker,” which minted them as “the first group in the 21st century to debut at #1 on the Hot 100,” exploded as the “longest running #1 Pop Airplay Single of 2019,” and received a GRAMMY® Award nomination in the category of “Best Pop Duo/Group Performance.” Bowing at #1 on the Billboard 200, Happiness Begins impressively scored the “biggest sales week of 2019 at time of release” and housed the Double-Platinum “Only Human” and Platinum “Cool.” The band supported the album with the worldwide “Happiness Begins Tour”—selling over 1.2 million tickets—and the Amazon Original documentaries Chasing Happiness and Happiness Continues. Along the way, the members simultaneously juggled prolific solo careers extending into television, film, and successful business ventures. In 2023, Jonas Brothers once again proved they are a constant force, embarking on a new era with the release of The Album, via Republic Records. The Album was produced by Jon Bellion and features hit singles “Waffle House” and “Wings.” In support of the new album and this new era for Jonas Brothers, they’re kicking off “The Tour” with two sold-out shows at New York’s iconic Yankee Stadium on August 12th and 13th. “The Tour” will include stadium and arena dates around the globe through 2024, resulting in the band’s biggest and most extensive tour to date.

ROB49 DROPS 4GOD II

Today, unstoppable New Orleans superstar Rob49 releases his highly anticipated 4God II Deluxe, the original which dropped in June, went to #10 on the Apple HipHop Chart. Listen HERE via Rebel Music/Geffen Records. His most personal and provocative project to date, the 27-song set showcases the versatility and urgency that has made Rob one of the most buzzed-about names in the rap game. 4God II Deluxe is available now at all digital retailers.

This project follows a summer of personal wins for Rob49 – from landing a coveted spot on XXL’s Freshman Class, to a widely buzzed about feature on Travis Scott’s “Topia Twins” & subsequently landing his first BIllboard Hot 100, to now going viral with new single “Mama” alongside Skilla Baby & Tay B.

While the original 4God II highlighted his skill as a collaborator—and reveals how in-demand he is among rap’s A-list with features from, Detroit’s Icewear Vezzo “BMF”, Charlotte’s DaBaby “Hate it or Love It”, Chicago legend G Herbo “Skeme” and other features by Roddy Ricch “TRX”, Trippie Redd “My Hittas”, and NoCap “No Love”, Rob not only holds his own, but asserts his own style alongside established stars from across the map and stylistic spectrum. The deluxe will introduce 10 new tracks featuring collaborations with Lil Durk “Viral”, Real Boston Richie “Yes You Did”, Skilla Baby & Tay B “Mama”, for a total of 27 songs on the star studded project.

Long before this latest release, Rob had already been embraced by some of hip-hop’s heavy hitters: 2022 album Welcome to Vulture Island features collaborations with Vezzo,Babyface Ray, Doe Boy, Landstrip Chip, and Lil Baby—to say nothing of the project being introduced by legendary Cash Money Records founder Birdman. His single “Vulture Island V2” with Lil Baby amassed more than 29 million views on YouTube alone. With 4God II Deluxe, Rob cements his rightful place at the forefront of his genre.