SPIRITS

Louis Vuitton appoints Pharrell Williams as Men's Creative Director via 360 MAGAZINE.

LV × PHARRELL

LOUIS VUITTON APPOINTS PHARRELL WILLIAMS AS ITS NEW MEN’S CREATIVE DIRECTOR.

Louis Vuitton is delighted to welcome Pharrell Williams as its new Men’s Creative Director, effective immediately. His first collection for Louis Vuitton will be revealed this June during the Men’s Fashion Week in Paris.

Pharrell Williams is a visionary whose creative universes expand from music to art and to fashion – establishing himself as a cultural, global icon over the past twenty years. The way in which he breaks boundaries across the various worlds he explores aligns with Louis Vuitton’s status as a Cultural Mason, reinforcing its values of innovation, pioneer spirit, and entrepreneurship.

“I am glad to welcome Pharrell back home, after our collaborations in 2004 and 2008 for Louis Vuitton, as our new Men’s Creative Director. His creative vision beyond fashion will undoubtedly lead Louis Vuitton towards a new and very exciting chapter.” declares Pietro Beccari, Louis Vuitton’s Chairman and CEO

Photo: Erik Ian

Beyoncé Renaissance World Tour announced via 360 MAGAZINE.

Beyoncé – World Tour

Beyoncé announces  Renaissance World Tour. To date, the arena/stadium tour has numerous dates in Europe and North America, beginning in May and ending in September.

Five years have passed since On The Run II Tour, co-headling her husband Jay-Z. Her last solo tour, The Formation World Tour, was in 2016.

Beyoncé Renaissance Tour Dates

About Renaissance

Beyoncé’s seventh studio  “Renaissance,” has arrived. This is Beyoncé’s first album in six years and first since her world-conquering Lemonade. The 16-song project cites production by Hit-Boy for her song “THIQUE.” Hit-Boy, who’s no stranger to collaborating with artists, is responsible for producing a string of anthemic records for Beyoncé (“Sorry,” “Flawless,” and “Bow Down / I Been On” to name a few). 

Beyoncé stated in her Instagram post, “Creating this album allowed me a place to dream and to find escape during a scary time in the world. It allowed me to feel free and adventurous in a time when little else was moving. My intention was to create a safe place, a place without judgment. A place to be free of perfectionism and overthinking. A place to scream, release, feel freedom. It was a beautiful journey of exploration. I hope you find joy in this music. I hope it inspires you to release the wiggle. Ha! And to feel as unique, strong, and sexy as you are.”

Last July, Parkwood Entertainment, an imprint of Columbia Records, made pop history with Renaissance artwork.

Beyoncé’s cover art displayed her prominently seated on a crystal horse with a black background. While both of her hands appear to be placed on the steed, her upper half is on the side and facing us.

Follow Beyoncé

Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | YouTube | TikTok

In the News

Beyoncé in Dubai.

IVY Park Drop: Park Trail.

Embrace Beyoncé’s IVY PARK capsule, IVYTOPIA, featuring IMG Models’ Joan Smalls.

Beyoncé inside British Vogue

Berlin's LGBTQ+ activities and festivities via 360 MAGAZINE.

BERLIN’S LGBTQ+ LIFE

Berlin remains Europe’s most diverse and welcoming capital, where LGBTQ+ life is part of the city’s culture. Post pandemic, the German capital is open and ready to welcome LGBTIQ+ travelers to partake in Berlin’s vibrant scene and enjoy a fun-packed year of culture and events.

Dating:

SpeedDating XXL Gay

January 31 – July 5, 2023

Berlin’s biggest gay speed dating event gives you the chance to go on up to 20 unique same-sex dates in one evening. Taking place at different dates and at locations throughout Berlin, and guided by a moderator, it will be simple to start a conversation and see where it takes you.

Performance:

We Are (nothing) Everything

February 16 – 19, 2023

Choreographed and performed by Makisig Akin and Anya Cloud, this performance dance is a queer reimagination of a creation story. It tenderly shows the multiple ways that love can manifest itself, and intimately explores the spaces where desire, guilt, grief, and love intersect.

Award Show:

37. TEDDY AWARD, the Queer Film Award at the Berlin International Film Bestival

February 24, 2023

The TEDDY AWARD, the oldest and most important queer film award in the world, will again take place as part of the Berlin International Film Festival. At the festive 37th TEDDY AWARD ceremony, the coveted trophies will be awarded in the categories Best Feature Film, Best Documentary / Essay Film, Best Short Film, Jury Award and as a Special TEDDY for outstanding achievement. The award in followed by a glittering TEDDY After Show Party at the Volksbühne theater.

Event:

50th Easter Berlin Leather and Fetish Week

April 4 – 11, 2023

The Berlin fetish community once again welcomes thousands of visitors to one of Europe’s largest fetish gatherings. Easter in Berlin has become an integral part of the international event calendar and guarantees a fun-packed week with new acquaintances and old friends. The events culminate in the Mister Leather Berlin contest on Easter Sunday, April 9.

Tour:

The Story of Berlin’s Clubs – in Augmented Reality!

Several dates between May 5 – December 30, 2023

This guided augmented reality tour explores Berlin’s culture and history of the last 50 years around sexual politics, techno, raving and clubbing. Discover how today’s Berlin club culture began, culminating in world-famous clubs like Berghain and Kit Kat – all against the backdrop of the Berlin Wall.

Festival:

Lesbian and Gay City Festival

July 15 and 16, 2023

Traditionally held on the weekend before Berlin’s Christopher Street Day, this two-day event attracts a large international crowd to officially kick off the gay scene’s party season in Berlin. With music, shows, information booths as well as food and drinks, the event is not only a celebration, but also a protest against exclusion of any kind. Also known as Motzstraßenfest, the events remain true to the motto “Equal rights for unequal people – worldwide!”

Festival:

CSD Berlin | Berlin Pride – Christopher Street Day

July 22, 2023

Music, party, and a fun atmosphere – usually one million people protest at the CSD in Berlin for equal rights and the right to self-determination. In 2023, the CSD will continue to advocate effectively and visibly for LGBTIQ+ rights. The organizers are again making every effort to hold a larger demo procession and the final manifestation. 

Here’s the official after movie of CSD Berlin 2022.

Movies:

MonGay Queer Cinema at Kino International

Every Monday

Every Monday night at  10 pm, the iconic Kino International features MonGay, a diverse program of films of particular interest to LGBTIQ+ lovers. Movies range from blockbusters to old classic, shown in an intimate family atmosphere that evokes the feeling ending the day with a group of friends.

Where to stay:

Pink Pillow Berlin Collection

Celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2023, Berlin’s successful Pink Pillow Collection of hotels promise exceptionally welcoming, relaxed, and professional service to their LGBTQ+ guests. Going above and beyond “gay friendly”, participating hotels pledged to five principles which include contribution of social projects, knowledge of the LGBTIQ+ scene and – above all – assure that all guests and staff members feel welcomed and respected. The 57 participating hotels range from small boutique hotels to five-start luxury accommodations.

More information on LGBTQ+ Berlin here.

Information on travel to Berlin at www.visitberlin.com

TIËSTO Remix released via 360 MAGAZINE.

TIËSTO REMIX

TIËSTO REMIXES DEAN LEWIS’ GLOBAL HIT ‘HOW DO I SAY GOODBYE’ OUT NOW

Dean To Play Dates In New York and Los Angeles

Global superstar DJ/Producer Tiësto has remixed Dean Lewis’ emotionally charged global hit ‘How Do I Say Goodbye’. The GRAMMY® Award-winning, platinum-certified, international icon sparks up the tempo, reworking Dean’s full-hearted vocals for an exhilarating electronic remix. 

On the remix, Dean says, “Tiësto is one of the greatest DJ’s of all time and when I heard his remix I was blown away!”

“I was thrilled to pick up the tempo and put my spin on this track” said Tiësto. “The message of the song as well as Dean’s vocals are very moving, and I hope this version can get people moving on the dance floor!”

“How Do I Say Goodbye” was written about the looming loss of Dean’s father, who was diagnosed with cancer in 2019. Fortunately, through treatment his father has regained his health and is now in remission. With his version, Tiësto has brought that feeling of elation with the euphoric build-up in the new remix. 

‘How Do I Say Goodbye” continues to resonate with fans across the globe with a growing 256 million total streams worldwide. “How Do I Say Goodbye” is now certified platinum in Australia, gold in Switzerland, Norway and Belgium. With over 21.4 million monthly listeners on Spotify, ‘How Do I Say Goodbye” peaked at #68 on the Spotify Global Chart, #13 on Spotify US Viral Chart and UK Top 50 Spotify chart. On TikTok, it has had 150K+ unique creations, while at radio it has just broken into the Top 20 at Hot AC in the US. In his native country, the single has hit the Top 15 on ARIA Single Chart and #12 on the Hot 100 Airplay Chart.

Dean spent most of 2022 touring the world, playing over 80 shows throughout the US, Europe, UK + Australia. In Australia all 18 shows sold-out for his Sad Boi Summer Winter Tour and in March he will return to play Margaret Court Arena, Melbourne, and Hordern Pavilion, Sydneyas part of his The Future Is Bright world tour. Before then Dean will come stateside to perform for audiences in New York and Los Angeles. See below for U.S. dates.

February 13     New York, NY    Mercury Lounge

February 15  Los Angeles, CA  Masonic Lounge at Hollywood Forever

About Dean Lewis

Australian singer-songwriter, Dean Lewis has sold 4.4M+ albums and EPs worldwide and his music has attracted 8.2+ billion streams to date. He was welcomed into the Spotify Billions club for his hit ‘Be Alright’ which now has 3.8 billion streams + has grown 22M Spotify monthly followers.  ‘Be Alright’ has been certified 11x platinum in Australia, triple platinum in the U.S.A, platinum in the UK and platinum+ in 23 other countries. Dean has 2.7M Tik Tok followers and 1.4M YouTube followers. Lewis was an Apple Up Next artist in 2019 and played over 200 shows that year, including sold-out U.S. and Australian tours plus many shows and festival slots around Europe. That same year, Dean collaborated with Dutch superstar DJ/producer Martin Garrix on their hit single ‘Used To Love’ and kicked another bucket-list career goal when he performed at the AFL Grand Final.

Off the back of his # 1 Debut album release – 2019’s chart-topping, multiple-award-winning, multiple-Platinum-certified ‘A Place We Knew’ – Dean has cultivated and captivated a huge global fanbase. After ‘Half A Man’ was performed by a contestant on X Factor in Denmark earlier this year, this track from his debut album received a second life when it flew to the top of the Danish charts.

In 2022, Dean released his second album ‘The Hardest Love’ which hit the ARIA Top 5 and featured singles ‘How Do I Say Goodbye’, ‘Hurtless’ + ‘Looks Like Me’.  Dean performed ‘Hurtless’ on X Factor Denmark’s finale, this impassioned breakup song climbed to #8 on the Danish charts and topped the Swedish Heatseeker chart, the song now has 116M+ streams + is platinum in Australia.  Looks Like Me’ has hit 84M+.   Dean’s most recent collab with Norwegian DJ/Producer Kygo (2022) has also had over 70M+ streams.  

Dean wrapped up 2022, winning the Tik Tok award in Australia for AU Artists with Most New Followers + AU Most Viewed Artists.

About Tiësto

Tiësto is a Grammy® Award-winning, platinum-certified, international icon. The DJ and producer is the only artist to ever hold the titles of “The Greatest DJ of All Time” courtesy of Mixmag, and “#1 DJ” according to Rolling Stone. From his underground dance floor bangers to his high-profile Las Vegas residency and crossover success, Tiësto created the blueprint that defines what it means to be a success in today’s dance music world. In Tiësto’s true fashion, he continues to expand across genres, always evolving his craft. With over 36 million albums sold, 10+ billion cumulative streams, and a social platform with an audience exceeding 30 million fans spanning the globe, he continues to revolutionize the dance music landscape. Tiësto’s first release since signing with Atlantic Records, “The Business” has dominated airplay and charts worldwide since its September 2020 release, garnering over 1.7 billion streams to date, and was nominated for Best Dance/Electronic Recording at the 64th Annual GRAMMY Awards. It also held a steady position on Apple & Spotify’s “Today’s Top Hits” & “Today’s  Hits” playlists, and hit #1 at US Dance Radio. “The Business” is certified Platinum in 15 countries and gold in 8 countries and held a place on the Top 10 official singles chart in 10 countries as well as Top 50 on Spotify in 31 countries. Tiësto made history with single “Don’t Be Shy” with Karol G, which marked the first English song ever for Karol G, and the first Latin Artist collaboration for Tiësto, and currently has 968M streams, over 1.2 million TikTok creates, and over 326 million views on the official music video. “The Motto” with Ava Max is sitting at 1.1B streams, “Hot in It” with Charli XCX at 175M streams, and most recently released “10:35” feat. Tate McRae is at 152M streams.  

FOLLOW DEAN LEWIS

INSTAGRAM | FACEBOOK | TWITTER | YOUTUBE | WEBSITE | SPOTIFY | APPLE | AMAZON | TIKTOK

FOLLOW TIËSTO

INSTAGRAM | FACEBOOK | TWITTER | YOUTUBE | WEBSITE | SPOTIFY | APPLE | AMAZON | TIKTOK

PHOTO CREDIT – CHRISTOPHER VARGAS

2022 Range Rover P530 First Edition activation in meatpacking district via 360 MAGAZINE.

CA DMV + CRYPTO

The American Blockchain PAC (CryptoPAC) congratulates Tezos and Oxhead Alpha on their recent partnership with the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) and their continued commitment to improving the lives of people through technology.

Kevin Mehrabi, an advisor of the American Blockchain PAC (CryptoPAC) and founder of StableTech (Tezos Stable Technologies), played a role in this major milestone.

The California DMV, long-stuck in the past with paper-based technology, will now be able to take advantage of the benefits of blockchain technology thanks to this partnership. Digitizing car titles for California drivers will improve the efficiency and security of title transfers, while also streamlining the process.

Kevin Mehrabi, who serves on the advisory board of the American Blockchain PAC (CryptoPAC) and launched critical DeFi infrastructure for the growing Tezos DeFi ecosystem, said, “With this one act, the California DMV is defying the stereotype of bureaucratic inertia—the idea that government agencies are resistant to innovation. Blockchain technologies—and those based on Tezos blockchain, in particular—enable a transformative level of security and efficiency that traditional technologies fundamentally cannot, let alone at a tiny fraction of the operational cost. This will be a great demonstration of blockchain-based innovation for other US government agencies at state, local, and federal levels.”

Todd White, Founder of the American Blockchain PAC, said, “A significant blockchain use case private-public blockchain partnership has been achieved in the State of California.” 

Adelle Nazarian, CEO Of the American Blockchain PAC (CryptoPAC) said, “This partnership between Tezos, Oxhead Alpha, and the California DMV is a victory for the blockchain industry and a step towards mass adoption. Tezos’ ability to bring cutting-edge solutions to traditional industries is impressive and I am proud to be associated with such an innovative and forward-thinking company through the American Blockchain PAC (CryptoPAC).”

Sirha Lyon 2023 daily contest winners in France via 360 MAGAZINE.

Sirha Lyon Daily Winners

Below are today’s winners and last day schedule for Sirha Lyon 2023

January 22nd contest results:

Sirha Food Forum – Theme: Increased human creativity

Competitions:

  • Bocuse d’Or: last day of competition. This year, the candidates will compete on monkfish for the platter test and on the theme “Feed the Kids” for education on eating well. This year, the jury is chaired by Davy Tissot, Bocuse d’Or 2021 and the honorary president Dominique Crenn.
    > Schedule: 9am to 6pm – Sirha Chefs Area. Awards ceremony at 6pm.
     
  • European Sugar Art Championship: The last day of competition for the candidates who will have to create an artistic work of art in pulled sugar, blown sugar, ribbon and other original techniques. This year they will have to impress the honorary president Stéphane Glacier, M.O.F., on the theme of Salvador Dalí.
    > Schedule: 9am to 5pm – Sirha Bake & Pastry. Awards ceremony at 5pm.
     
  • French National Cheesemongers’ contest : final and awards ceremony. For the 14th edition of the competition, 8 candidates will put forward their knowledge and know-how during 5 practical and theoretical tests. Who will win the title of French champion?
    > Schedule: 9am to 12pm – Sirha Food Trade. Awards ceremony at 5pm.
     
  • Cheese & Chef : This competition features 8 pairs of chefs and cheesemongers who will have two hours to prepare a cheese and a basket of goodies on a plate. The candidates will have to compose under the watchful eye of Hervé Mons, M.O.F. and president of the competition.
    > Schedule: 12:30pm to 4:30pm – Sirha Food Trade. Awards ceremony at 5pm.

To discover the exhibition of the 81 Sirha Innovations products, including the twelve winning products of the Sirha Innovation Awards, go to the Place des Lumières until 23rd January.

For additional info click here.

Facebook

Instagram

TikTok

Twitter

Nct 127 releases ay-yo via 360 magazine.

NCT 127 + AY-YO

Today, K-Pop phenomenon NCT 127 have released “Ay-Yo,” a repackaged version of their fourth studio album “질주 (2 Baddies)[우남W2] .” “Ay-Yo” features three brand-new tracks, including its title track by the same name. The physical album is set to release on March 3rd in the US.

Today’s repackage release features a total of 15 tracks including 12 tracks from the 4th album along with 3 new tracks “Ay-Yo”, “DJ”, and “Skyscraper (摩天樓[우남W3] ; 마천루)”. Title track “Ay-Yo” is a hip-hop dance track with a core message of moving forward with intention in the midst of uncertainty, as the band continues to establish the values they carry with them. Additionally, “DJ” is a funky up-tempo track that details how the members become DJs themselves, gifting special moments with their own-selected playlists. “Skyscraper (摩天樓; 마천루)” is a powerful hip-hop track detailing ambition, overcoming limits and climbing to the top. With the continued participation of famous writers from the 4th album “질주 (2 Baddies)” such as KENZIE, Dem Jointz, Andreas Öberg, and producer Simon Petré, the album is further enhanced by the additional rapping talent of members TAEYONG and MARK on “DJ” and “Skyscraper (摩天樓; 마천루)”.

The repackage arrives four months following the original release of “질주 (2 Baddies)” this past September. The album debuted at No. 3 on the Billboard 200, making the group only the second K-Pop artist in history to land three albums in the Top 5. The album was praised for its versatility, with Billboard writing, “The album’s sound, meanwhile, shows off the idols’ eclectic versatility as they run through R&B, pop, electronic dance and hip-hop-leaning sounds,” and NYLON claiming, “They’re charismatic and confident, and they’re not afraid to get loud with it.”

NCT 127 recently completed an arena tour across U.S. and South America. The engagements included stops across the United States, Chile, Columbia, and Mexico, as well as three back-to-back shows in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Just this past week, the group also hosted a special virtual event and concert experience on Roblox, a global immersive 3D platform that reimagines the way people come together to connect, create and express themselves. In celebration of their special anniversary, “127 Day,” The NCT 127 Concert Experience included a free interactive virtual concert performance and additional experiences including featured avatar drops. The event marked the first concert in a dedicated K-pop experience on the platform, as well as the largest ever official group performance by any band on Roblox, with nine band members performing virtually. The NCT 127 World experience has so far drawn over 4 million total visits.

Listen to “Ay-Yo” HERE[우남W4] .

Ay-Yo TRACKLIST
1. Ay-Yo
2. Faster
3. 질주 (2 Baddies)
4. Time Lapse
5. DJ
6. 불시착 (Crash Landing)
7. Designer
8. 윤슬 (Gold Dust)
9. 흑백 영화 (Black Clouds)
10. Playback
11. Skyscraper (摩天樓; 마천루)
12. Tasty (貘)
13. Vitamin
14. LOL (Laugh-Out-Loud)
15. 1, 2, 7 (Time Stops)

ABOUT NCT 127:
With 3.9M+ monthly Spotify listeners, 15M+ Instagram followers, and 8.9M[우남W5] + Twitter followers, NCT 127 is known for having not only a loyal and active fanbase but also amazing hit songs and impressive stage performances.
NCT 127 is the acronym for “Neo Culture Technology” and the number 127, which represents the longitudinal coordinate of Seoul, Korea, the home of K-pop. The band made its debut in July 2016 with the mega-hit “Fire Truck” and have since found great success with massive singles “Cherry Bomb” and “Simon Says.” “Regular-Irregular”[우남W6] , NCT 127’s full-length debut, claimed the No. 1 spot on the iTunes Album charts in over 22 regions around the world.

Members include TAEIL, JOHNNY, TAEYONG, YUTA, DOYOUNG, JAEHYUN, JUNGWOO, MARK, and HAECHAN.
 For more information on NCT 127 please visit:

Instagram | Twitter | YouTube | Facebook

Bronx's Ice Spice new song release via 360 MAGAZINE.

ICE SPICE – LIKE..?

LISTEN HERE

Named after one of her signature catchphrases, Like..? is the best showcase yet for the 23-year-old artist’s defiant charm, packed with Instagram-caption worthy couplets written by Ice Spice and inventive instrumentals from Ice and her frequent collaborator and EP executive producer RIOTUSA.

Last year saw Ice Spice establish herself as one of the most notable names in the rap game. The New Year’s, 2000, baby came out of 2022 as TikTok’s #1 Emerging Artist of the Year, Vevo’s 2023 DSCVR Artist to Watch, Shazam’s Top 2023 Artist Prediction, Billboard’s Hip Hop Rookie of the month and rounded out 2022 as BET’s Amplified Artist of the month. Today, Ice Spice can boast over 168 million global streams, and she has received critical praise from The New York Times, Pitchfork, Rolling Stone, Spotify, The FADER, REVOLT, NPR, and more.

Home to her three breakout viral hits – “Munch (Feelin U),” “Bikini Bottom,” and the recent “In Ha Mood” – Like..? adds three new infectious bangers to the burgeoning Ice Spice canon. “Gangsta Boo with Lil Tjay” is a bass-boosted collaboration with fellow Bronx native Lil Tjay, transforming Diddy’s 2000 hit “I Need A Girl Pt. 2” into a drill love song. “Actin’ A Smoochie” embraces the Jersey club sound that defines the Bronx scene, creating a party anthem that explores another popular bit of NYC slang. The percolating “Princess Diana” combines a signature RIOT melody with some of Ice’s best bars, commenting on her it girl status: “Nowadays I be duckin’ them cameras/And they hot that I’m up on ’em banners/Callin’ my phone but they know I don’t answer/In the hood, I’m like Princess Diana.” 

Hi-Rez HERE

Like.? arrives hot on the heels of “In Ha Mood,” Ice’s third straight viral hit, which gained traction on social media over the holidays. The hard-hitting single generated over 142k+ video creations on TikTok and 3.5 million Spotify streams in its first few weeks of release. “In Ha Mood” and its trending status should be no surprise–Ice Spice emerged in 2022 and became the most effortlessly viral star in the rap game. In August, the artist shared “Munch (Feelin U),” the runaway hit that helped turn Ice Spice into one of the hottest risers in hip-hop. “Munch” earned universal critical acclaim, earning “Best Song of the Year” mentions in publications like The New York Times, Pitchfork, Rolling Stone, Billboard, NPR, The Washington Post, and many, many others. Ice Spice followed up “Munch” with the viral single “Bikini Bottom,” which earned over 30 million global audio and video streams and more than 134k TikTok creations.

Ice Spice’s road to stardom accelerated with “Munch,” but she’s been buzzing in NYC for a long time. At age seven she was writing poetry and freestyling, and from there she first gained attention with “No Clarity,” a bite-sized banger that decries the lack of communication in a relationship, and the soul-sampling “Name Of Love,” which Ebro featured as his “discovery of the day” on Apple Music Radio. With more music on the way, the unbothered and effortlessly rising superstar has proved the Bronx born It Girl is here to stay.

Like..? EP tracklist:

  1. In Ha Mood
  2. Princess Diana
  3. Gangsta Boo with Lil Tjay
  4. Actin’ A Smoochie
  5. Bikini Bottom
  6. Munch (Feelin U)

instagram | twitter | soundcloud | youtube | spotify

NCT 127 and Roblox VR concert via 360 MAGAZINE.

NCT 127 × ROBLOX

K-Pop phenomenon NCT 127 will be celebrating “127” Day, a special anniversary for NCT 127 and their fans (January 27) with a virtual event on Roblox, a global  immersive 3D platform that is reimagining the way people come together to connect, create and express themselves through interactive shared experiences.

The free interactive virtual concert performance – The NCT 127 Concert Experience – is the first concert in a dedicated k-pop experience on Roblox. Fans will be able to watch the band perform a setlist including hit singles ‘Kick It’, ‘Sticker’ and the title track from the band’s latest studio album ‘2 Baddies’ in an immersive virtual setting. With nine band members performing virtually, the concert also represents the largest ever official group performance by any band on Roblox.

In addition to the concert, The NCT 127 Concert Experience will feature limited avatar item drops inspired by the band’s iconic looks and dances IRL, a neon Seoul city-themed environment and obby (obstacle course), and a metaverse scavenger hunt spanning multiple popular Roblox experiences.

The NCT 127 Concert Experience, created in collaboration with development studio Dubit, opens today  and free virtual performances by the band will run from January 27 through the 29.

“127 Day is so special to us because it is all about connecting with our amazing fans from around the world, and what better way to do that than to perform to millions of you all at the same time on Roblox. Wherever you are in the world, come and join us for a concert performance like no other on January 27th and experience NCT 127 like you’ve never seen us before!” said NCT 127.

NCT 127 recently announced their upcoming release “Ay-Yo,” a repackaged version of their fourth studio album “질주 (2 Baddies).” Arriving on January 30th, “Ay-Yo” will feature three brand-new tracks, including its title track by the same name. The physical album is set to release on March 3rd in the US.

The group recently spoke about their excitement regarding the release in an exclusive interview featured during CNN’s New Year’s Eve special. The repackage arrives four months following the original release of “질주 (2 Baddies)” this past September. The album debuted at No. 3 on the Billboard 200, making the group only the second K-Pop artist in history to land three albums in the Top 5. The album was praised for its versatility, with Billboard writing, “The album’s sound, meanwhile, shows off the idols’ eclectic versatility as they run through R&B, pop, electronic dance and hip-hop-leaning sounds,” and NYLON claiming, “They’re charismatic and confident, and they’re not afraid to get loud with it.”

In December, NCT 127 announced that they would be touring the U.S. and South America with arena stops across the United States, Chile, Columbia, and Mexico, as well as three back-to-back shows in Sao Paulo, Brazil.  The US portion wrapped last week, and the South American run begins January 18th in Sao Paulo, Brazil and concludes on January 28th in Mexico City, MX.  These upcoming live dates are a continuation of NCT 127’s world tour, following performances at iconic venues in Seoul, Tokyo, Singapore, Manila, and more. See full routing and ticket links below.

ABOUT NCT 127:

With 3.8M+ monthly Spotify listeners, 15M+ Instagram followers, and 8.8M+ Twitter followers, NCT 127 is known for having not only a loyal and active fanbase but also amazing hit songs and impressive stage performances.

NCT 127 is the acronym for “Neo Culture Technology” and the number 127, which represents the longitudinal coordinate of Seoul, Korea, the home of K-pop. The band made its debut in July 2016 with the mega-hit “Fire Truck” and have since found great success with massive singles “Kick It”, “2 Baddies”, “Cherry Bomb” and “Simon Says.” NCT #127 NEO ZONE, NCT 127’s second full-length album, claimed the No. 1 spot on the iTunes album charts in over 33 regions around the world.
Members include TAEIL, JOHNNY, TAEYONG, YUTA, DOYOUNG, JAEHYUN, JUNGWOO, MARK, and HAECHAN.

Follow NCT 127:

Instagram | Twitter | YouTube | Facebook

Hudson whiskey NY and pat LaFrieda via 360 MAGAZINE.

Hudson Whiskey × Pat LaFrieda

NY whiskey brand Hudson Whiskey, who has teamed up with acclaimed New York butcher Pat LaFrieda to introduce a tasty twist to Dry January – by way of a limited-edition whiskey dry-aged steak kit. As “Dry January” continues to grow in popularity, Hudson and Pat LaFrieda have created an option for whiskey lovers choosing to partake in the trend with the debut of the “Dry (Aged) January” Hudson Whiskey-Aged NY Strip Steak Kit.

Beginning today (January 11), these limited-edition kits will be made available on LaFrieda.com for a price of $158 (+shipping). Each “Dry (Aged) January” Hudson Whiskey-Aged NY Strip Steak Kit includes two 20oz NY Strip Streaks, two Hudson Whiskey rocks glasses, a cocktail recipe card, and a Caskers code to order a bottle of Hudson Whiskey to enjoy at a time of your choosing.

These NY institutions have come together to create the ultimate dry-aged New York strip, infused with Hudson Whiskey’s award-winning Bright Lights, Big Bourbon via a proprietary dry-aging process perfected through extensive testing by Pat LaFrieda himself. The addition of Hudson’s bold, grain-forward Bright Lights, Big Bourbon whiskey to the process imparts notes of rich vanilla, lightly salted caramel, and deep umami flavor to premium cuts of beef. 

Pat LaFrieda on IG, FB, Twitter, TikTok