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CALIFORNIA EMBRACES THE GOLDEN AGE OF THE AUTOMOBILE
Rolex provides a preview of top upcoming events and activities taking place during the world-renowned Monterey Classic Car Week
Monterey Classic Car Week will be highlighted by four major events including the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance®, Pebble Beach Tour d’Elegance® presented by Rolex, Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion, and The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering.
Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance® and Pebble Beach Tour d’Elegance® presented by Rolex Fast Facts:
• Sunday, August 26, 2018 at The Lodge at Pebble Beach™
• Recognized as one of the world’s most respected concours, the event acknowledges outstanding original and restored historic automobiles
• Nine-time winner of the 24 Hours of Le Mans and Rolex Testimonee Tom Kristensen will make his debut as an Honorary Judge at the Concours
◦ Tom Kristensen says: “I am looking forward to learning more about the incredible cars and understanding the stories that shape their history, as well as meeting the devoted collectors and the passionate spectators.” Tom Kristensen continues: “Rolex supports the most iconic races and the finest events around the world, always adding an element of prestige to the partnerships. It’s an honor to represent the brand.”
• In addition to several special displays, the 2018 event will present eight featured classes on the famed 18th fairway:
◦ Motor Cars of the Raj
◦ Rollston Coachwork
◦ OCSA
◦ Tucker
◦ Post-war Custom Citroën
◦ Vintage-Era Sporting Cars
◦ Eisenhower Dream Convertibles
◦ Indianapolis 500 Celebration
• Rolex partnered the Concours as the Official Timepiece in 1997
• As the celebrations draw to a close on Sunday afternoon, the Best of Show Award, widely considered as the most coveted prize among car collectors, is presented to the most exemplary automobile
• Preceding the Concours, the Pebble Beach Tour d’EleganceÒ Presented by Rolex is an 80-mile journey along picturesque roads through the Monterey Peninsula and Big Sur Coast
• The Tour will take place on Thursday, August 23, 2018 and will trace portions of the iconic 17-Mile Drive
• Rolex became the presenting partner of Pebble Beach Tour d’Elegance in 2007
Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion Fast Facts:
• August 23-26, 2018 at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca
• The largest racing event of Monterey Classic Car Week, the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion relives motorsports history at the iconic 2.238-mile circuit, which has been a focal point of American sports car racing since its inception in 1957
• This year will present approximately 550 race cars, in 15 categories, driving at speed around the track – including the infamous “Corkscrew” – as they were originally intended
• The featured marque for 2018 is Nissan, and the event will highlight the brand’s illustrious racing history that dates to its Datsun heritage
• Historic Datsun and Nissan race cars, including those campaigned by Paul Newman, Peter Brock and Steve Millen will compete on track
• Other featured classes include 1967-84 Formula 1®, 1968-74 Formula 5000, 1966-74 Can-Am, Trans Am, FIA Manufacturer’s Championship contenders and more
• Rolex became the title sponsor of Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion in 2010
The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering Fast Facts:
• Friday, August 24, 2018 at Quail Lodge & Golf Club
• Presented as the ultimate garden party, this event is highlighted by a host of epicurean delights including international culinary pavilions, award-winning wines and spirits, and the most magnificent pre- and post-war sports and racing vehicles
• In addition to the above, the event will feature three Fireside chats, two of which will be led by Rolex Testimonee Tom Kristensen and five times winner of the Rolex 24 at DAYTONA and friend of the brand, Scott Pruett
• This year marks three-time FIA Formula 1® Drivers’ World Champion Sir Jackie Stewart’s 50th anniversary as a Rolex Testimonee
◦ Sir Jackie Stewart says: “It is always a pleasure to return to Monterey, where the atmosphere and the genuine enthusiasm for motor cars is unparalleled, and this year it will be particularly poignant for me as I mark my 50th anniversary as a Rolex Testimonee. The event will give me the opportunity to reflect on my career in motorsport and the fantastic evolution of the car during this time. I can’t wait to see the style and elegance that will be on show.”
• Featured classes for 2018 include:
◦ 50th Anniversary of the Lamborghini Espada & Islero
◦ 70 Years of the Iconic Porsche 356
◦ The Alois Ruf Reunion
◦ The Great Lancias
• The 2018 event will also mark the official unveiling of the new RUF CTR, the limited-edition Bugatti Divo and more
• Rolex has been the Official Timepiece of The Quail, A Motorsports Gatheringsince 2005
• The winner of the “Rolex Best of Show” will be admitted into the Rolex Circle of Champions, guaranteeing the car’s continued legacy
ROLEX
AN UNRIVALLED REPUTATION FOR QUALITY AND EXPERTISE
Rolex, a Swiss watch manufacturer headquartered in Geneva, is recognized the world over for its expertise and the quality of its products. Its Oyster and Cellini watches, all certified as Superlative Chronometers for their precision, performance and reliability, are symbols of excellence, elegance and prestige. Founded by Hans Wilsdorf in 1905, the brand pioneered the development of the wristwatch and is at the origin of numerous major watchmaking innovations, such as the Oyster, the first waterproof wristwatch, launched in 1926, and the Perpetual rotor self-winding mechanism invented in 1931. Rolex has registered over 400 patents in the course of its history. A truly integrated and independent manufacturing company, Rolex designs, develops and produces in-house all the essential components of its watches, from the casting of the gold alloys to the machining, crafting, assembly and finishing of the movement, case, dial and bracelet. Through philanthropic programs and a broad palette of sponsorship activities, Rolex is also actively involved in supporting the arts, sports and exploration, and encourages the spirit of enterprise, as well as the conservation of natural environments.
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DRAKE has just made history with his new full-length album, Scorpion.
Upon arrival, it smashed multiple records. Scorpion notably stands out as “the first album to be streamed over 1 billion times in a week,” across multiple platforms and it crushed the “all-time US one-week streaming record” in under three days. Moreover, it broke the “all-time Global one-week streaming record” in four days, paving the way for “the biggest debut of the streaming era.”
Additionally, it emerges as the #1 release on the Billboard Top 200, marking his 8th consecutive #1 bow on the respective chart. Not only did Scorpion achieve the biggest first week of 2018, but it also achieves the biggest first week since 2017.
Drake’s unparalleled RIAA reign also continues. He now has scored “the most RIAA certifications of any artist in history” with 142 million digital single sales to date.
Scorpion is available now.
DRAKE has released his fifth full-length album, Scorpion. The album is available at all digital retailers, see full track listing below.
Get it HERE.
A SIDE
1. SURVIVAL
2. NONSTOP
3. ELEVATE
4. EMOTIONLESS
5. GOD’S PLAN
6. I’M UPSET
7. 8 OUT OF 10
8. MOB TIES
9. CAN’T TAKE A JOKE
10. SANDRA’S ROSE
11. TALK UP (FT. JAY-Z)
12. IS THERE MORE
B SIDE
1. PEAK
2. SUMMER GAMES
3. JADED
4. NICE FOR WHAT
5. FINESSE
6. RATCHET HAPPY BIRTHDAY
7. THAT’S HOW YOU FEEL
8. BLUE TINT
9. IN MY FEELINGS
10. DON’T MATTER TO ME (FT. MICHAEL JACKSON)
11. AFTER DARK (FT. STATIC MAJOR & TY DOLLA $IGN)
12. FINAL FANTASY
13. MARCH 14
Singer and International YouTube sensation Wengie will be dropping the video to her first single in the U.S. – “Cake” on 7/2
Video teaser: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QyP7hbUm7BU
Wengie aims to bring positivity and fun to music, and she does just that with this single. Wengie has always loved pop music and R & B. For the majority of her life, Wengie has had multicultural musical taste, listening to mainly jpop, cpop and Kpop. She would learn lyrics to the songs having no idea what she was singing but still would be able to sing it by just memorizing it. Wengie’s main goal in music is to create fun music that is “east meets west” / Kpop-fused-with-American-pop, which is essentially all the things she loves.
“My dream is to have my music brighten someone’s day 😍 cheer them up or inspire them or give them something to relate to. Which is how I approach all the content I make. Cake is a reminder that one person in your life can make all the bad things go away. A reminder to be grateful for the little things that bring a smile to your face each day! Attitude of gratitude :D!!” – Wengie
Her musical influences include BLACKPINK, Hyuna, Arianna Grande and Taylor Swift.
CAKE
Song credits
Producer: Tushar Apte
Songwriters: Alma Goodman, Klara Elias, Wengie
Length: 3:06
Genre: Pop
Video credits
Executive Producer: Edward Lim
Producer: Alison Seow
Director: Jared Lee
The new single will be followed by a nation-wide “Create Your Summer” tour, beginning 7/10 in San Diego. This will be the first time the internationally known singer is performing music in America – and her fan base (of dozens of millions) cannot wait!
Wengie is a breakout beauty and lifestyle star, influencer and singer born and based in Australia. Recently having gained over 5M subscribers in less than a year, she currently garners 11M+ subscribers on her YouTube Channel and over 15M+ across all social media platforms. She is the top YouTuber in Australia and in the top 5 of the world as one of most influential. Her unparalleled closeness and trust with her fans (‘Wengiecorns’) has cemented her power as a leading content collaborator for both high-profile and emerging brands. Wengie recorded her first music album in China and will be releasing her first single this summer, titled DeJavu. She is also the voice of the fourth “PowerPuff Girl” on the Cartoon Network.
The Wengie: Create Your Summer Tour starts this summer in America, July 10thin San Diego, CA (see link for dates and cities)
YouTube: Wengie
Instagram: @wengie
Twitter: @wengie
Facebook: @wwwengie
51-year-old Halle Berry hosted the 2018 Imagine Cocktail Party in LA on Wednesday for the Jenesse organization. The non-profit organization is a place that gives shelter and a variety of services to men, women, and children who are victims of domestic abuse and violence. For 17 years, Berry has been an ambassador and worked alongside Jenesse to bring awareness to this problem engulfed in our society. It is a huge concern as 1/4 women will experience domestic violence in their lifetime. The goal of Imagine is to increase the conversation of violence around women, girls, and men and influence healthier relationships, peaceful workplaces and home environments. Jenesse has been working towards this cause for 40 years and they are still thriving to bring attention to the impact of violence and how it can affect the lives of children, families, and communities while trying to communicate these messages to individuals, entertainment leaders, governments, businesses, and the media.
AYITI Gallery is pleased to present the works of seven talented Haitian artists carefully selected for their ingenuity, their originality, their narrative and their artistic potential. Our artists represent the new wave of International Inspirational artists that is currently flowing the market. They respond to the rising demand of new art that inspires and educates. They invite the viewer to think deeply and explore a new visionary realm. Our artists are messengers and healers. They express a state of consciousness that transcends a reality. Intuitive, they speak with their soul and push the boundaries commonly known of the art world. Their creative imagination rooted in their identity has preserved the authenticity of their art and freed them from the western norms. Fresh, elegant, avant-garde, colourful and mindful, their art has a unique voice. The quality and originality of their work reminds us Picasso, Dali, Basquiat, Bosch, Breton, or Bruegel the Elder. All are dedicated to an established and mature style and create masterpieces after masterpieces. All have the potential to be the art masters of tomorrow. They are permanently exhibiting in the UK.
AYITI Gallery is a brand name of THE smARTest PROJECT LTD, a certified social art enterprise founded in 2015 that initially supports (isolated) genius artists from Haiti to exhibit and sell their work to a global audience, live and thrive from their art. Over the years, we have pioneered with success the introduction of Haitian art in London. We have increased the visibility of our artists and the value of their art. We have revealed up-and-coming masters and highlighted the emergence of a new trend. We have shown that other form of creativity exist beyond the mainstreamed art. We have created a precedent that revealed a huge niche market for our artists, and furthermore for International Inspirational artists. The potential is significant and the supply of rare and fascinating art is endless. We are present in two thriving markets (African art and its diaspora; and Outsider art) which are triggering a breakthrough in the global art market encouraging collectors to invest now in our artists. We have a long-term vision that goes beyond Haiti, aiming to change the life of thousands through arts, and exploring new collaboration in and beyond the art world to further the vision of our artists and diffuse more Inspirational art in our daily life.
Despite their undeniable talent and their unique sense of creativity, an infinite number of International Artists have limited access to the International Art scene. Their geographic location, their economic situation, their anonymity, the absence of art education background, the nonconformity of their art and their disconnection with the art world isolate these artists from the main international art hubs. The art market has become somehow elitist and conservative. It favours artists who have sufficient financial means to show their work, artists who are able or are enough proactive to market themselves online and offline, artists who have pursued art studies, artists who follow trends and respond to the commercial demand of the market, or artists who live in western countries. It brings artists to compete with one another on an economic basis and rejects a vast majority of talented artists worldwide. It limits the endless variety and originality that International Artists could show to the world, it distorts the true meaning that originates from the creation of art, it narrows the notion of art itself influencing the regard, the taste and the decisions of the general public, and it promotes the duplication of art and artists. The art market has created a replicable business model that runs out of steam and seeks new inspiration. Art is more than a product. It’s a vision, the introspection of a soul, a universal language connecting cultures and individuals together. Art is an invitation to travel. We are meant to bring change and explore alternatives to nurture the infinite potential of International Art and the creative vision of Inspirational Artists.
▪ We believe in artists first
▪ We believe in art as an act of self-expression, with no rules, intuitive, expressive, initiatory, meaningful, and the inner soul as the main driving source of inspiration
▪ We believe in an art that inspires, instructs and provides emotions to people, that opens minds and mentalities, that influences practices and policies, that expresses a message, a feeling, a state of consciousness, that transcends a reality
▪ We believe in equal opportunities for all talented, creative and inspiring artists to show their work worldwide no matter their origin, their background, their status, their renown or their connection to the art world
▪ We believe that the renown of an artist be based on his/her talent, originality, creativity, the aesthetic of his/her work, the deepness and pureness of his/her inspiration
▪ We believe in new technologies to bring the vision of Inspirational Artists to life
▪ We believe in collaboration instead of competition, bringing in diversity into unity, encouraging the collective rather than the individual
▪ We believe in more Inspirational Art in our daily life to stimulate collective consciousness, taking art out of the traditional art premises.
Tens of thousands of fans, friends, and family touched by the everlasting light of Jahseh Onfroy a.k.a. XXXTentacion congregated at Florida Panthers Stadium in Sunrise, FL to commemorate his life and celebrate the legacy he built earlier today.
Planned by his mom, the public viewing and fan memorial allowed audiences to pay their respects to the multiplatinum game-changing artist together and do so in harmony. A moving tribute video created by Justin Staple, Quinton Dominguez, and Tyler Benz [Vice/Noisey] played for the capacity crowd during the proceedings as XXXTentacion’s music played inside and out of the stadium. Various celebrity VIPs attended, including Lil Yachty, Ugly God, Denzel Curry, Skai Jackson, Lil Uzi Vert, Adam 22 and more. Fans also left thousands of messages on commutative poster boards. XXXTentacion’s tribute video and images from the memorial can be found below.
Download photos HERE.
Photo Credit: Larry Marano
Watch XXXTentacion’s tribute video HERE.
This represents the culmination of a week of memorials across the country by fans everywhere. Beyond an outpouring of social media support from Kanye West, Diddy, J. Cole, Big Sean, and more, Academy® Award winner Jamie Foxx took to the stage at the BET Awards to deliver a moving message in remembrance. Longtime friend and collaborator Ski Mask The Slump God donned a mask in honor as further tributes poured in from the ceremony courtesy of actor Christian Keyes, Desiigner, and many others. Meanwhile, Meek Mill sported an XXXTentacion shirt during his much talked-about performance of the new single “Stay Woke.”
At the same time, XXXTentacion’s multiplatinum single “SAD!” from the chart-dominating ? ascended to #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 as if forever cementing his impact. Leaping from #52 to #1, the song becomes “the first posthumous #1 for a lead soloist since The Notorious B.I.G.’s ‘Mo Money Mo Problems in 1997,” according to Billboard. Eight other tracks hold spots in the Hot 100 such as “Moonlight” at #16, “Changes” at #18, “Jocelyn Flores” at #19, “FK Love” [feat. Trippie Redd] at #28, “Everybody Dies In Their Nightmares” at #42, “The Remedy for a Broke Heart (Why Am I So in Love)” at #58, “Hope” at #80, and “Numb” at #82. At Spotify, “SAD!” crushed Taylor Swift’s record for “Most Streams in a Single Day” and generated over 10.1 million in less than 24 hours.
XXXTentacion remains the voice of his generation, and that voice will live on forever.
