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☆ Blake Lively and Ice Spice join Taylor Swift at Super Bowl LVIII
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-11 | by ( Alli Rosenbloom | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —If you thought Taylor Swift was a blast to watch at award shows, just wait until you see her at the Super Bowl. Swift was seen arriving at the stadium with her friend, actress Blake Lively, recording artist Ice Spice and her parents, Andrea and Scott Swift. Since September, in between breaks from tour, Swift has shown up to many of Kelce’s football games. This is the Chiefs’ fourth Super Bowl appearance in five years. The returning champs are playing the San Francisco 49ers, who they defeated in the 2020 Super Bowl.

Persons: Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce’s, Swift, Blake Lively, Ice Spice, Andrea, Scott Swift, Lively, Post, ” Malone, Kelce, she’s, Usher Organizations: CNN, Super, Allegiant, Super Bowl, “, Poets Department, Chiefs, San Francisco 49ers Locations: Tokyo, Las Vegas, “ America, Japan

LAS VEGAS (AP) — The great adventure Taylor Swift promised fans in Tokyo continued Sunday at Allegiant Stadium, where the pop star planned to watch boyfriend Travis Kelce and the rest of the Kansas City Chiefs play the San Francisco 49ers in the Super Bowl. Kelce then invited her to watch him perform at the home of the Chiefs, and she showed up for a Week 2 game against Chicago. Swift soon became a regular at games, both home and away, frequently sitting with Brittany Mahomes, the wife of Kansas City quarterback Patrick Mahomes. Photos You Should See View All 21 ImagesFew will be under a brighter spotlight than Swift, though. The international leg of her Eras Tour resumes Friday night with the first of three shows at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

Persons: Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce, Swift, songstress, Kelce, Brittany Mahomes, Patrick Mahomes, Ryan Reynolds, Blake Lively, Usher, Post Malone, Reba McEntire, ”, “, ___ Organizations: LAS VEGAS, Kansas City Chiefs, San Francisco 49ers, Super, Airport, Arrowhead, Chiefs, Chicago, Kansas City, Post, Melbourne Cricket Locations: Tokyo, Japan, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Instagram

☆ Super Bowl Ads Ditch Politics for Celebs, Taylor Swift and AI
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-08 | by ( Feb. | At A.M. | ) www.usnews.com time to read: +4 min

By Sheila Dang(Reuters) - Fans can expect celebrities and more lighthearted commercials, along with glimpses of Taylor Swift, during the Super Bowl on Sunday, as corporate advertisers avoid the recent practice of using the big game to promote social causes. While high-priced Super Bowl commercials often play for laughs in trying to make an impression, the flashy productions can also reflect the national mood. Budweiser in 2017 used the Super Bowl to depict Anheuser-Busch's founder making the journey from Germany to America in 1857, encountering xenophobia and discrimination along the way. NONPROFITS GET IN ON THE GAMEWhile corporations may steer clear of potentially divisive issues, at least two nonprofits have announced Super Bowl ads. People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) will air a tense anti-cheese commercial featuring actress Edie Falco and a mother cow in distress.

Persons: Sheila Dang, Taylor Swift, ”, Kim Whitler, Lionel Messi, Swift, Travis Kelce, Charles R, Taylor, “ It's, ” Taylor, Bud Light, Light Genie, Dana White, Hall, Peyton Manning, Todd Allen, Whitler, ” Whitler, Robert Kraft, Clarence B, Jones, Martin Luther King Jr, Edie Falco, Bill Berkrot Organizations: University of Virginia’s Darden School of Business, Procter & Gamble, Budweiser, Anheuser, Clydesdale, Super Bowl, NFL, San Francisco 49ers, Kansas City Chiefs, Chiefs, Villanova University School of Business, Swift, CBS, UFC, Hall of Fame, Google, Foundation, Combat, New England Patriots, Clarence, Animals, PETA Locations: Germany, America, Israel, Austin

☆ Usher proud to be first independent artist to headline Super Bowl halftime show
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-08 | by ( Lisa Respers France | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —When Usher appeared as a special guest with the Black Eyed Peas as they headlined the halftime show at Super Bowl XLV in 2011, he began to manifest becoming the headliner himself. The triple threat just completed a successful residency in Las Vegas, which is where this year’s Super Bowl will be played. “I will be, up until this date, the only independent artist who’s ever performed the Super Bowl halftime show. Having 100 sold out shows in a residency, and to have the next one be the crescendo, which is a Super Bowl,” he added. “This has really, really, really given my time here in Las Vegas an incredible button at the end.”This year’s Super Bowl pre-game performers Post Malone, Andra Day and Reba McEntire also attended the press conference.

Persons: Usher, “, ”, who’s, “ It’s, ” Usher, Jay, Post Malone, Andra Day, Reba McEntire Organizations: CNN, Apple, NFL, Kansas City Chiefs, San Francisco 49ers, CBS, Paramount Locations: Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Andra Day normally deals with with nervousness before any big show — especially in front of her peers. On Sunday, Day will certainly use the same approach before she graces the Super Bowl stage as a pregame performer. She's set to perform “ Lift Every Voice and Sing ” ahead of the Kansas City Chiefs matchup against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium. Last week, she earned a standing ovation after her performance at the Recording Academy's Black Music Collective event in Los Angeles. The sound is different.”___To see more of AP’s Super Bowl coverage, visit: https://apnews.com/hub/super-bowl

Persons: — Andra, She's, “, I'm, Reba McEntire, Post Malone, Usher, Clive Davis, Stevie Wonder, Gladys Knight, Dionne Warwick, Keyshia Cole, Frederic Yonnet, ”, Billie Holiday, Billie Holiday ”, Cassandra, She'll, Day, I've Organizations: LAS VEGAS, Kansas City Chiefs, San Francisco 49ers, Allegiant, Press, Post, American, Globe Locations: America, Los Angeles, United States

☆ Taylor Swift just dropped her track list, and it features banger collabs and some major Easter eggs
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-06 | by ( Skylar Boone | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Taylor Swift just dropped her track list for "The Tortured Poets Department." Other tracks on the album include "So Long, London," a possible nod to Swift's break-up with English actor Joe Alwyn. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementTaylor Swift just dropped her track list for her upcoming album, "The Tortured Poets Department," and it sure looks like she's got a lot in store for the Swifties. Post Malone), the title track "The Tortured Poets Department," "My Boy Only Breaks His Favorite Toys," and "Down Bad."

Persons: Taylor Swift, Post Malone, Joe Alwyn, —, she's, Swift, Clara Bow, Travis Kelce, Kelce, Swifties Organizations: Poets Department, Service, Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday's Locations: Florence, London, Florida, Las Vegas

☆ Taylor Swift just dropped her track list, and it features banger collabs and some major easter eggs
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-06 | by ( Skylar Boone | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

☆ Travis Kelce says his favorite Taylor Swift song is 'Anti-Hero': 'I hear it every single day'
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-06 | by ( Kwan Wei Kevin Tan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Travis Kelce has revealed his favorite Taylor Swift song. "I'd probably say Anti-Hero," Kelce told reporters. AdvertisementPicking your favorite Taylor Swift song would be a huge challenge for any Swiftie. The NFL star seemed spoilt for choice before he revealed his favorite song at a press conference on Monday evening. "That's a good one," Kelce told reporters on Super Bowl Opening Night.

Persons: Travis Kelce, Taylor Swift, I'd, Kelce, he's, —, Swift Organizations: Poets Department, Service, NFL, Kansas City Chiefs, San Francisco 49ers, Chiefs

☆ Bud Light’s Super Bowl commercial leans on humor after a year of turmoil and controversy
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-06 | by ( Jordan Valinsky | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

New York CNN —Bud Light is back at the Super Bowl, this time with a funny “genie” to grant drinkers’ wishes. The 60-second spot, called “Easy Night Out,” is part of Bud Light’s year-long rebrand that debuted at last year’s Super Bowl. The brand has been in crisis mode ever since, and the Super Bowl commercial is part of its effort to turn around perception. “We wanted to get back to the humor the brand has been known for,” Bud Light’s vice president Todd Allen told CNN. 2024 BUD LIGHT SUPER BOWL COMMERCIAL | EASY NIGHT OUT | EASY TO DRINK EASY TO ENJOY :60Bud Light launched its new campaign — “Easy to Drink.

Persons: Bud Light, ”, ’, Bud Light’s, Bud, “, ” Bud Light’s, Todd Allen, Post Malone, Bud Light Seltzer, Peyton Manning, Dana White, BUD, Miles Teller, Keleigh, influencer Dylan Mulvaney, Allen, Heinerscheid, it’s “, isn’t, ” Allen, “ We’re Organizations: New, New York CNN, Super, CNN, “, NFL, UFC, Parent, Anheuser, Busch, Modelo, Miller Lite Locations: New York

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Country music star Reba McEntire will grace next month's Super Bowl stage to sing the national anthem while Post Malone will perform “America the Beautiful.”The performances will take place Feb. 11 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas before the championship matchup and halftime show featuring Usher. Andra Day will also perform “Lift Every Voice and Sing" as part of the pregame performances that will air on CBS. Actor Daniel Durant will perform the national anthem in American sign language. He'll follow his “CODA” film castmate and Oscar winner Troy Kotsur, who took on the role last year. Model-dancer Anjel Piñero will sign “America the Beautiful” and “Lift Every Voice and Sing” will be signed by actor-dancer Shaheem Sanchez.

Persons: Reba McEntire, Post Malone, Usher, Andra, Daniel Durant, He'll, castmate, Oscar, Troy Kotsur, Anjel, Shaheem Sanchez, Adam Blackstone, ” Jay, Jesse Collins, McEntire, Annie, Reba, ”, Savage, Swae Lee, Austin ” Organizations: ANGELES, Post, Allegiant, CBS, Nation, Country Music Hall of Fame, Kennedy Center, Globe, rockstar Locations: America, Las Vegas

☆ No one can figure out what is going on in the trailer for Jennifer Lopez's new Amazon movie
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-18 | by ( Ayomikun Adekaiyero | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Jennifer Lopez dropped the trailer for her new movie "This Is Me...Now: A Love Story" on Wednesday. Here's what we know about Lopez's "musical, cinematic experience." AdvertisementThe trailer for Jennifer Lopez's upcoming Amazon Prime Video movie — or at least, we think it's a movie — has baffled the internet. — Pearl Boshomane (@Pearloysias) January 18, 2024Me after watching Jennifer Lopez’s new movie trailer pic.twitter.com/Xe1RUoINWy — Cote (@notcodyitscote) January 17, 2024The main source of the confusion is that the film appears to span multiple genres. This doesn’t just look like a visual album it looks like a fully fledged movie musical?!

Persons: Jennifer Lopez, —, Jennifer Lopez's, Lopez, Ben Affleck, I'm, I’m, 6qUxFe4Aex —, Pearl, Jennifer Lopez’s, — Cote, Marc Anthony, Cris Judd, Ojani Noa, Lope, Lope z, Lope z 's "hea Organizations: Service, Prime, Twitter, isu Locations: PAU

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Ten of the top albums of the year, as chosen by Associated Press Music Writer Maria Sherman. Instead of embracing the antiquated practice of ranking very different albums against one another, we're celebrating the best next to the best. Leading the charge is Peso Pluma, whose third studio album, “Génesis,” became the highest-charting regional Mexican album of all time. “Hackney Diamonds,” The Rolling StonesPrior to “Hackney Diamonds,” the Rolling Stones hadn’t released an album of original material in 18 years. AP's Jocelyn Noveck put it best: This album is their best new work in decades — tight, focused, full of heart and swagger.

Persons: Maria Sherman, “ Barbie, “, Carín León, ”, Pluma, Olivia Rodrigo, Rodrigo, —, Joan Didion, ” Rodrigo, “ Lucky, Megan Moroney Let’s, Morgan Wallen’s “, Luke Combs, Tracy Chapman’s, Megan Moroney, Taylor Swift, Charlie Watts, Andrew Watt, Post Malone, Justin Bieber, Lady Gaga, AP's Jocelyn Noveck, Raven, Kelela, Shaadi Devereaux, ” Karol G, reggaetón, Daddy Yankee, J Balvin, Rauw Alejandro, Karol G's, there's, Ojos, Shakira, It’s, Carlos Niño, Rihanna, Beyoncé, Kendrick Lamar’s, Arlo, Arlo Parks Organizations: ANGELES, Associated Press, banda, Tennessee, “ Hackney, Ojos Ferrari, Sun, Chicago, NFL, Carolinas, — Locations: Mexican, Mexico, Kelela, Será, Puerto Rican, Panamanian, , New York, Colombian, “ Carolina, California, Sunbeams, ”

☆ Scooter Braun's right-hand man wanted to make Camila Sterling a star. After she died in his hotel room, he wanted the world to forget.
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-08 | by ( Anna Silman | Jack Newsham | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +33 min

He also created an LLC under his initials in 2021, seemingly for the sole purpose of releasing Sterling's music. But since Sterling's death, Bolno has worked to distance himself from the tragedy and buff his reputation online. On June 29, 2023, three months after Sterling's death, Ozuna and Andino signed to SB Projects, Scooter Braun's management company. Since Sterling's death, Bolno has appeared to try to distance himself from the tragedy. However, in September, a message from Centeno's email address sent on behalf of Sterling's mother asked Insider to stop reporting on Sterling's death.

Persons: Camila Sterling, David Bolno, Scooter Braun's, Drake, Post, Bolno, Sterling, — who's, Daily Mail —, —, Laura Camila Lozano Sterling, Selena Gomez, Enmanuel Hernández Rodriguez, Rodriguez, it's, Scooter Braun, Taylor Swift, Camila Sterling's, Shaun White, schmoozing, sunning, David Geffen's, he's, Will.i.am, Justin Bieber, hadn't, bigwig, He's, Mariah Carey, Braun, Ariana Grande, Demi Lovato, Scooter, who's, Scooter hasn't, Peter Comisar, Comisar, Michael Tran, Bieber, he'd, David Grutman, LIV, Grutman, she'd, I'm, David, Usher, Sterling's, John Parra, I'd, Nordhia Centeno, Laura Castellanos Torres, Edgar Andino, Andino, Sterling wasn't, Gabby, there's, Sterling texted, Escalade, Cartier Juste, Bruce Lehr, tusi, Fabio Cabrera, Ernesto Rodriguez, Evan Siegfried, Mickey Segal, NKSFB, Nubia Esperanza Sterling Artunduaga, Camila, Rocio Cruz Maldonado, Centeno, Marcie Stefan Organizations: Miami Beach, Daily Mail, Miami Beach Police Department, Puerto, Sterling, Trump, Intracoastal Yacht, Space, Miami Dade College, Puerto Rican, Pump, Miami, DTB Records, Spotify, Records, Temple Law School, Ithaca Holdings, luxe Paramount Miami, Studios, Bay Eight Recording Studios, YouTube, Zero, SB Projects, Paramount Miami Worldcenter, Representatives, Police, Unreal Mobile, Red Pocket, European Business, University of Locations: Post Malone, Miami, Sterling, Latin America, Colombia, Bogotá, American, Puerto Rican, Sunny, Moscow, Sunny Isles, Givenchy, Cuba, Los Angeles, Delaware, Puerto Rico, New York City, Medellín, Ithaca, Korean, Brentwood, North Miami, French Montana, Bolno's, Miami Beach, Jerusalem, Nubia

☆ Insider Today: Big banks are screwed
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-14 | by ( Dan Defrancesco | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

It's the latest example of the pressure big banks are under to keep their place atop Wall Street. Before the announcement, the bank's share price was down almost 9% this year, trailing all of its fellow big bank peers in the US except Bank of America. Citi's overhaul represents how big banks are scrambling to stay on top of a financial world passing them by. CEO Jamie Dimon recently quipped he "wouldn't be a big buyer of a bank" in reference to proposed regulations requiring big banks to keep more money on the sidelines. Whether it's fintechs or so-called shadow banks, there's no shortage of players looking to offer services previously dominated by big banks.

Persons: that'll, isn't, Mike Kemp, Insider's Jennifer Sor, Jane Fraser, Fraser, Fraser isn't, she's, Michael Corbat, Citi's reorg, Goldman Sachs, David Solomon, Rebecca Ungarino, Wells, Charlie Scharf, JPMorgan — isn't, Jamie Dimon, it's, Robert Nickelsberg, Morgan Stanley, — isn't, Arantza Pena Popo, Nicole Zaridze, Elon Musk, Post Malone, —, Hunter Biden, Garrett Ziegler, Paul Morigi, Biden's, Joey Hadden, I've, Dan DeFrancesco, Naga Siu, Hallam Bullock, Lisa Ryan Organizations: Service, Citigroup, Getty, Bank of America, JPMorgan, Independence, Apple, Post, SEC, Trump, Wikimedia, Motors, Ford, Nintendo Locations: Wall, Silicon, Seattle, New York City, China, Boxabl, Michigan, San Diego, London, New York

☆ The SEC is asking questions about Boxabl, the tiny-home startup that boasts Elon Musk and Post Malone as fans
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-13 | by ( Daniel Geiger | Alex Nicoll | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

In its six years of existence, Boxabl has captured the public's imagination with its innovative tiny homes and celebrity endorsements from the likes of Elon Musk and the musician Post Malone. Three former company employees, meanwhile, said they had been contacted and interviewed in recent weeks by the SEC to speak about Boxabl, including the company's business practices. In its recent financial statement, Boxabl noted that the remaining units "that were previously reserved for that project can now be sold for other projects." In its recent financial filing, Boxabl said it paid Firooznia $210,000 in 2022 for "consulting services." Leader Capital would have netted roughly $3.7 million in the deal, which it said fell apart because of the delay.

Persons: Boxabl, Elon Musk, Post Malone, cofounders, Paolo, Galiano Tiramani, Cory Jarvis, Dave Cherry, Travis Hess, Hess, Pronghorn, it's, Hamid Firooznia, Firooznia, Caroline Larkin, Paolo Tiramani, Larkin Organizations: Securities, Exchange, SEC, Arizona's Department of Housing, Staff, Pronghorn, Leader Locations: Salt Lake City , Utah, North Las Vegas, Guantánamo, Arizona, Arizona , California, Nevada, New York City, Portland , Oregon

☆ MTV VMAs 2023: See the full list of winners
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-12 | by ( Alli Rosenbloom | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —The 2023 MTV Video Music Awards were presented on Tuesday. Beyoncé, Doja, Karol G, Minaj and Shakira joined Swift as artist of the year nominees, marking the first time since the category was introduced in 2017 that all artist of the year nominees are women. Shakira received the Video Vanguard Award. The night also welcomed brand new category Best Afrobeats. Demi Lovato, Shakira, Olivia Rodrigo, Cardi B with Megan Thee Stallion, Diddy, Lil Wayne, Doja Cat and Fall Out Boy, among others, all performed during the ceremony.

Persons: Taylor Swift, ”, Doja, Karol G, Minaj, Shakira, Swift, Demi Lovato, Olivia Rodrigo, Cardi, Megan Thee, Lil Wayne, Miley Cyrus –, Nicki Minaj –, Olivia Rodrigo –, Sam Smith, Kim Petras, Bill ” Taylor Swift, Karol, Nicki Minaj Shakira Taylor, Cyrus –, Rema, Selena Gomez, Steve Lacy –, PinkPantheress Reneé Rapp, Saucy Santana –, Booty, Stephen Sanchez – “, Flo Milli, Conceited, Reneé Rapp – “, Sam Ryder –, Armani, GOATED, Fletcher –, Diana ”, FLO –, Lauren Spencer Smith, David Guetta, Bebe Rexha, Post Malone, Bryson Tiller, Yung Miami, Shakira –, Savage, Diddy, Lovato, ” Ed Sheeran, ” Taylor Swift, DJ Khaled, Lil Baby –, Swizz Beatz, ” Nicki Minaj –, Alicia Keys, Chris Brown –, Toosii –, ” Yung Bleu, Nicki Minaj, Metallica, “, –, Ella Baila Sola, Despechá, Starr – “, Musa Keys, ” Rema, Ayra Starr – Organizations: CNN, Metro Boomin, NK – Locations: Reneé Rapp – “ Colorado, Lipa

☆ How Pop Stars Turned NPR’s ‘Tiny Desk’ Into Authenticity Theater
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-06 | by ( Adlan Jackson | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +4 min

The Tiny Desk series became a prime venue for artists seeking an authenticity baptism. But for pop artists, it has become a tool with a very specific utility: demonstrating in-the-room chops. You don’t have to perform with acoustic instruments on Tiny Desk, but musicians often choose to. But Tiny Desk offers the perfect venue to present himself as a genre-transcending renegade. But Fred Gibson aimed his music at a Tiny Desk funnel, performing alone at a piano amid a nest of samplers and synthesizers.

Persons: MTV’s, ”, Post Malone, There’s, Usher, Anderson, Paak, Malone, Fred Again, Fred Gibson, Gibson Organizations: Post, NPR, Las Locations: Las Vegas, British

☆ Post Malone reflects on his weight loss and healthier lifestyle this year
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-31 | by ( Alli Rosenbloom | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Post Malone has made an impressive physical transformation in recent months – and people have been taking notice. The musician has reportedly lost over 50 pounds, which he previously said is due to the healthier lifestyle he’s embraced – like quitting drinking soda – since welcoming his daughter last year. Malone opened up about his alcohol use – along with psychedelic mushrooms – last month in an interview with Apple Music’s Zane Lowe. And while he’s most well known for his popular songs such as “White Iverson,” “Rockstar” and “Circles,” the performer is also famous for his head-to-toe tattoos. The Grammy-nominated artist is currently spreading love while on tour in South America and Asia, and released his newest album “Austin” in July.

Persons: Post Malone, “, ”, Malone, Apple Music’s Zane Lowe, White Iverson, he’s, Austin ” Organizations: CNN, Rockstar Locations: South America, Asia

☆ Post Malone Buys the One-Of-A-Kind ‘One Ring’ Trading Card
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-02 | by ( ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

A unique trading card that spawned a frenzied search and multiple seven-figure offers has been sold to pop singer and rapper Post Malone. The sale—of a one-of-a-kind card from the “Magic: The Gathering” game depicting the enchanted “One Ring” from J.R.R. Tolkien’s “Lord of the Rings” epic—concludes a saga that began in earnest when the set containing the card was released in June. A New York card shop had offered $1 million to whoever found it; the owner of a store in Spain bid about twice that.

Persons: Post Malone, Tolkien’s Organizations: New Locations: J.R.R, New York, Spain

☆ The Ultimate Outdoor Concert Survival Kit: 7 Things You Should Never Leave at Home
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-06 | by ( Rani Monson | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

SHOW TIME In the new era of tighter restrictions, concert-goers have been barred entry for having the ‘wrong’ bag. Photo: Getty ImagesIT IS officially summer, which means outdoor concert season is hitting a high note. My plans include 40 shows in three different states, with acts ranging from Willie Nelson to Post Malone. No matter which, I’ve learned to be careful about what I bring—security has become real sticklers, for instance, about bag size. I was recently turned away at the door of a Japanese Breakfast concert because my cross-body bag was deemed “too big.” The security agent brought out a ruler!

Persons: Willie Nelson, Post Malone, I’ll, I’ve Locations: Post

☆ No Sparklers for These Folks
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-02 | by ( Alyson Krueger | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Some Americans, especially younger people, are rethinking whether they want to celebrate Independence Day. A survey by YouGov found that 56 percent of American adults planned to join in the festivities this year. Demi Lovato, Post Malone and Sheryl Crow are among many artists performing in CNN’s Fourth of July Special. Ja Rule is playing live at Coney Island as part of an Independence Day celebration. She was going to the Hamptons, she said, on the most packed Long Island Rail Road train she have ever been on.

Persons: ”, “, YouGov, Demi Lovato, Post Malone, Sheryl Crow, Marissa Vivori Organizations: Independence, Hamptons Locations: Navajo, Arizona, CNN’s, Coney, Manhattan

☆ Bud Light Seltzer wants to remind people it doesn’t actually contain any beer
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-07 | by ( Jordan Valinsky | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

New York CNN —Bud Light Seltzer has a problem: People still think there’s beer in the spiked seltzer. “We launched Bud Light Seltzer with the Bud Light name in 2020 because it came with immediate benefits in terms of recognizability and distribution,” he said. From Bud Light Seltzer/YouTubeTo that end, Bud Light Seltzer is rolling out a new, year-long ad campaign with the slogan “100% Hard Seltzer, 0% Beer.” The debut TV spot shows a Bud Light Seltzer delivery truck rolling through a brown-colored desert with colorful bubbles floating through the back. In one ad shown during the 2020 Super Bowl, Bud Light Seltzer enlisted rapper Post Malone and showed the inside of his brain trying to decide to either buy Bud Light or Bud Light Seltzer from a convenience store. Sales of Bud Light Seltzer have fallen about 24% last year, the firm said, which is worse than the seltzer category on average, which fell nearly 15%.

☆ 2 former Barclays bankers just netted a 700% profit selling Bored Ape NFTs
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-24 | by ( George Glover | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Mike Anderson and Ovie Faruq offloaded their collection of Bored Ape Yacht Club NFTs this week. The 72 NFTs sold for $9.25 million, according to OpenSea data cited by Bloomberg. The former Barclays junk bond traders reportedly netted a 700% profit for the deal. The two traders' 700% profit still pales in comparison to what they could have made at the height of the crypto boom, according to Bloomberg. The publication estimated that Anderson and Faruq's Bored Ape collection was worth $30 million at the start of May 2022 – which would have netted them profits of just under 3,000%.

☆ Amazon's VC arm leads $20 mln funding at entertainment firm Superplastic
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-15 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

Feb 15 (Reuters) - Entertainment company Superplastic said on Wednesday it had raised $20 million in a funding round led by the venture capital arm of Amazon.com Inc (AMZN.O) as it looks to expand its universe of digital characters. The latest cash infusion, a Series A extension, takes Superplastic's total funding to $58 million, the company said. Other investors that participated in the funding round include Craft Ventures, Google Ventures, Galaxy Digital, Kering, Sony Japan, Scribble Ventures, Kakao, Animoca Brands, Day One Ventures and Betaworks. Superplastic sells toys, apparel and non-fungible tokens in collaboration with brands, including Gucci, Fortnite, Mercedes-Benz, Tommy Hilfiger and celebrities such as Paris Hilton, Post Malone and The Weeknd. Reporting by Medha Singh in Bengaluru; Editing by Shilpi MajumdarOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Bored Ape Yacht Club was not the biggest crypto phenomenon, but it was one of the top beneficiaries of celebrity hype. The Bored Apes — a computer-generated collection of 10,000 cartoons — were being presented as a status symbol, membership in an exclusive club. Yuga sued Ripps for trademark infringement, and argues that his maligning of the Yuga apes is nothing more than a profiteering tactic. Hickman, who is Black, thought the Bored Apes looked like stereotypical portrayals of Black people as stupid or lazy. He said he thought this would be obvious to most people the second they saw an image of a Bored Ape.

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