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A Roundup of the Week’s Top Entertainment Industry Press Releases
Every week, PR Newswire publishes thousands of press releases, making it difficult for journalists to keep up with all the news in the entertainment and media industries. To help journalists stay informed, here’s a roundup of the most newsworthy and popular press releases from the week.
1. The Rolling Stones Release Limited-Edition Vinyl Collection
The Rolling Stones have released a definitive collection called “Forty Licks” in digital and limited edition vinyl formats. The collection features over 2 and a half hours of music, including 20 Top 10 singles, 13 of which reached the Top 5, and 7 #1 hits. [Full press release]
2. Alfonso Ribeiro to Host PBS’ A Capitol Fourth Celebration
Actor Alfonso Ribeiro has been announced as the host of PBS’ A Capitol Fourth, the annual Independence Day celebration. The program features a spectacular fireworks display and will be captured by twenty cameras strategically placed around the city. [Full press release]
3. Camilo Joins Ritmo y Color McDonald’s for Music and Art Collaboration
Global artist Camilo is teaming up with McDonald’s for the third annual Ritmo y Color collaboration. The collaboration will feature live musical performances and vibrant artworks by local visual artists displayed in McDonald’s restaurants across six U.S. cities. [Full press release]
4. Hennessy and Nas Celebrate Hip Hop’s 50th Anniversary
Hip hop icon Nas is partnering with Hennessy to celebrate the genre’s 50th anniversary. The collaboration includes the launch of Hennessy AI.bum Covers, an AI-led social experience that transforms selfies into personalized album covers inspired by iconic hip hop eras. [Full press release]
5. Al Pacino to Host One Night Only Gala Event
Legendary actor Al Pacino will host a black-tie gala event on the 40th anniversary of Scarface. The event will feature a dining experience, storytelling by Pacino, a question-and-answer session, musical accompaniments, and an auction of unique Pacino memorabilia. [Full press release]
6. Study Reveals Americans’ Dedication to Seeing Favorite Musical Artists
A study conducted by Upgraded Points reveals that American music fans are willing to travel far and incur debt in order to see their favorite artists live in concert. The study highlights the strong influence of music on fans and their willingness to go the distance to experience live performances. [Full press release]
7. Drake Releases Poetry Collection
Rapper Drake has announced his first poetry collection, which offers a glimpse into his thoughts on fame, romance, and relationships. The collection consists of 168 pages of poetic musings that showcase Drake’s wit and talent for wordplay. [Full press release]
8. Turn the Pages Introduces Paige Turner to Promote Reading
Turn the Pages, a platform for promoting reading and authors, has welcomed a new character named Paige Turner to their family. Paige will help promote the works of talented authors and bring stories to life through entertaining skits that instill important life lessons. [Full press release]
9. Baby Shark Video Game Launching Later This Year
The popular children’s song “Baby Shark” is getting its own video game called Baby Shark: Sing & Swim Party. The cooperative rhythmic adventure game will be available on multiple platforms, including PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, Xbox, and Steam. [Full press release]
10. American Basketball Association (ABA) Partners with Strimm TV for Next-Generation Network
The ABA has partnered with Strimm TV to establish a next-generation television network for their basketball teams. With over 100 online television channels, the ABA will provide seamless live TV broadcasts of basketball games online and through OTT devices, bringing exhilarating basketball action directly to fans. [Full press release]
11. Lil Wayne to Receive BMI Icon Award
Rapper Lil Wayne will be honored with the BMI Icon award at the 2023 BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Awards. The award recognizes Wayne’s illustrious career spanning over 20 years and his significant influence on the genre. [Full press release]
12. Warner Bros. Discovery and NEON Present Harry Potter: Visions of Magic
Warner Bros. Discovery and NEON have partnered to create an interactive art experience called Harry Potter: Visions of Magic. The experience offers a journey through enigmatic places in the Wizarding World, showcasing artistic and immersive environments inspired by the Harry Potter series. [Full press release]
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