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Vinyl Records Market size to grow by USD 563.97 million| Technavio According to the research report " Vinyl Records Market by Product and Geography - Forecast and Analysis 2021-2025 ", the market witnessed a YOY growth of 6.97% in 2021 and a CAGR of 8.41% during the forecast period. The report is segmented by product (LP/EP vinyl records and single vinyl records) and geography (North America, APAC, Europe, South America, and MEA). For more insights related to the market, Read our FREE Sample Report

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CoinDesk, announced that its largest annual event, Consensus, will return to an in-person format and be held in Austin, Texas, for the first time in its seven-year history. Since 2015, Consensus has been recognized as the most influential event in cryptocurrency and blockchain. The conference will bring together thousands of attendees to hear from the most sought-after thought leaders and experience a wide range of keynotes, exclusive panels, workshops, and networking opportunities. The festival-style event will be held June 10th - 12th, 2022, with the Austin Convention Center as its hub, while other locations throughout the city will host a variety of additional programming from CoinDesk, the World Economic Forum, Coin Center, and other partner organizations. The Mayor of Austin, Steve Adler, said, "The future of cryptocurrency and blockchain is exciting, accelerating, and of the day. Every day this disruptive revolution becomes more and more mainstream. Austin, a city of early adopters where new and great ideas flourish, embraces this new world and is eager to 'welcome home' Consensus 2022." Texas is becoming a magnet for the blockchain industry. In June, Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed the Virtual Currency Bill recognizing the legal status of virtual currencies. The law amends Texas' Uniform Commercial Code to better adapt commercial law to blockchain and digital assets, formally define virtual currencies and offer individuals and businesses a legal environment for crypto investment. CoinDesk CEO Kevin Worth said, "CoinDesk is thrilled to partner with the city of Austin for Consensus 2022 to deliver an exciting new iteration of an event that has, since 2015, set the global agenda for the future of blockchain, cryptocurrencies, and money. This past year has seen crypto quickly become a part of our everyday lives, permeating into the financial, cultural, and social fabric through the mainstream adoption of cryptocurrencies and NFTs. Consensus 2022 is the one place where developers, entrepreneurs, investors, corporate executives, academics, regulators, activists, and crypto-curious newcomers come to learn, network, exchange ideas, and interact with the most important technology since the internet. We appreciate the partnership with WEF and Coin Center and welcome any and all interested industry partners to get involved in the most influential event of the year." CoinDesk Chief Content Officer Michael J. Casey said, "As the one 'big tent' event of the cryptocurrency and blockchain calendar, Consensus stirs conversations on all elements of the financial and economic transformation that this technology is driving. Whether you're interested in bitcoin mining, Ethereum 2.0, central bank digital currencies, DeFi, decentralized energy, smart supply chains, Web 3.0, or the intersection of NFTs, art, music, and media, we've got you covered. Now we're taking this framework to its next logical step, as we move to a more open programming model in a city that has perfected the art of the festival." "We're excited to see the World Economic Forum's work on crypto come into focus at Consensus 2022," said Sheila Warren, Member of the Executive Committee at the World Economic Forum. "As part of this leading crypto event, we'll be convening sessions around our newly formed Crypto Impact and Sustainability Accelerator and addressing how environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles intersect with crypto and blockchain technology." On Friday, June 10th Coin Center will host their annual fundraising gala to bring industry leaders from the blockchain community together for an exclusive evening. "We are excited to continue the tradition by hosting the Coin Center Annual Dinner alongside Consensus 2022. This conference brings together the best and brightest of our community, and we are looking forward to hosting them once again at a special event in support of our policy advocacy mission," said Coin Center Executive Director Jerry Brito. The Coin Center Annual Dinner will be an independent event with separate ticketing, available at coincenter.org/dinner. Please find a link below to purchase tickets: https://events.bizzabo.com/consensus2022. Early-bird prices start at $499 for a short period of time.

It will now be easier for people of color to learn more about the travel business, plan their next big vacation, find out who's who in the travel business, and meet travel leaders and influencers. The inaugural Black Travel Expo will be held this October 14-17, 2021, in Atlanta, Georgia at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis. The Black Travel Expo's founder and CEO Maurice Foley reacted to a report by the Black Travel Alliance (BTA) and MMGY Global that identified the obvious need for a travel event for people of color who love to travel. Mr. Foley created this weekend event in order to provide a platform and gathering place for black travel consumers and entrepreneurs. The BTA and MMGY Global report produced in November 2020, stated Black U.S Leisure travelers spent $109.4 billion in 2019. For more information about the MMGY report, click the following link. https://www.mmgyglobal.com/news/black-u-s-leisure-travelers-spent-109-4-billion-on-travel-in-2019-according-to-new-report/ The expo will be held on the atrium level at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis and will provide floor space for up to 65 travel related exhibitors. Presenters at the expo will have the opportunity to share the latest travel news, trends, and inspiration for future travel. Keynote speakers will include Kellee Edwards, Adventurer and Travel Channel Host, Evita Robinson, Founder or Nomadness Travel Tribe, Stephanie Jones, Founder of the National Blacks in Travel and Tourism Collaborative, Denella Ri'chard, Travel Executive Producer and TV host of "Traveling with Denella Ri'chard", and Jay Cameron, Founder and CEO of Maximum Impact, The Black Travel Expo will connect travel enthusiasts with top travel providers from around the U.S. to learn about unique experiences that will take the typical get-away and turn it into an extraordinary experience. Exhibitors will showcase their travel products and services on Friday, Oct. 15 and Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. Registration is open with early bird passes available for $99.00. The Black Travel Expo will be the only black travel consumer and trade expo in North America. Travel related exhibitors are encouraged to sign up and sponsorship opportunities are also available. For the complete black travel expo schedule, keynote speakers, panelists, exhibitors, live entertainment, and information, visit blacktravelexpo.co.

TipSnaps, the Black-Owned alternative to OnlyFans and Patreon, is in the vanguard of a new era in Creator Monetization. With #BlackTikTokStrike sending shockwaves through the online landscape, it is clear that Black and Brown creators feel disrespected and underserved by current platforms. These creatives are the beating heart of all social media, and they are looking for a service that understands their unique challenges. TipSnaps offers a Black-owned alternative to current creator monetization platforms, providing a home that promises creators more equity and support. TipSnaps is the brainchild of CEO and Founder Lyonel Dougé. Lyonel foresaw the eventual democratization of social media, and in 2017 founded TipSnaps under the credo "Everyone is a Creator". TipSnaps is a passion project for Lyonel, who maintained a fulltime job at Johnson and Johnson while devoting his nights and weekends to TipSnaps. This dedication allowed Lyonel to bootstrap TipSnaps to immediate prominence, rapidly expanding the user base to a massive 150,000 registered users with $600,000 in creator payouts by 2018. Even with TipSnaps proving itself to be a dynamic force in the Creator Economy, as a Black founder in Tech, Lyonel struggled to find investment and a support network. However, Lyonel remained undaunted, and by 2020 TipSnaps had grown to 425,000 registered users with an astonishing $2,000,000 in creator payouts. After a fortunate meeting with the founders of @Rackspace, TipSnaps secured a round of pre-seed investment that furthered the mission of perfecting a platform that brings equity to underserved creators. In 2021, Dr. Vic Boddie joined the TipSnaps team as Co-Founder and COO. After receiving his PhD from HBCU Howard University, Vic spent 8 years in the public sector before joining TipSnaps. He brings a singular focus on diversifying social media, and under his leadership TipSnaps has implemented strategies that have brought Black and Brown creators equity in their own endeavors. TipSnaps offers one of the most competitive fee structures in the market, only charging creators a 10% fee. This low fee ensures that creators in underserved fields such as Hair and Beauty, Comedy, Culinary Arts, and Fitness move away from competing platforms to ensure their financial well-being. TipSnaps is committed to the belief that the Creator Economy has the potential to dramatically shift racial and gender wealth gaps, but only if platforms understand the needs of the community. TipSnaps, as the only platform FOR Creators of Color BY Creators of Color, will continue to monetize these essential creators, and remain a home for Black and Brown creatives for years to come.

Viola, the leading and only Black-owned multinational cannabis operator rooted in building equity within the space, today officially announces its partnership with NBA Legend Allen Iverson. The icon and people's champ enters into a multi-year partnership that spans cannabis, product, and merchandise with Viola, co-founded by CEO Al Harrington, to create an industry leading and scalable collaboration across product lines and markets. Iverson joined Al in Viola's 18,000 sq ft Detroit grow in March, getting an in depth tour of the growing process from Viola's head grower and Al Harrington himself. Upon seeing the full-scale operation, the true dedication to the plant, along with Viola's unwavering commitment to increasing minority participation and ownership in the cannabis industry (currently at only 4%), Allen was sure this partnership was meant to be. "I've had a lot of people approach me with business opportunities, but this one with Al was different," said Iverson. "After seeing how devoted he is to this business, and him educating me on how beneficial the plant is, it just felt right. I'm excited to be a part of it. Together, we're about to change the game." The partnership will feature a variety of cannabis and non-cannabis products, including The Iverson Collection, a series of strains that will launch across the markets in which Viola operates. The first strain will launch in California this October exclusively at Elevate and Jade Room. "In the same way Allen impacted the culture, we're going to continue to impact the cannabis industry," said Viola CEO, Al Harrington. "We're going to keep pushing boundaries. I'm honored to have Allen on board. We want to continue to inspire others and encourage people of color to participate in the cannabis space." In addition to the Viola partnership, Allen is also partnering with Harrington on his wellness CBD brand rePlay with future announcements forthcoming under the Harrington Wellness umbrella.

CEO of Music Meets The Boardroom, Author, and Indie Artist herself Latoya Cooper has released her latest ebook. Simple Methods, Smarter Decisions: Safety Resource for Female Recording Artists is a book designed for female music artists and entrepreneurs to protect themselves and their gift. Simple Methods Smarter Decisions serves as a guide, an open dialogue of lessons any woman can find valuable when walking the road many artists have taken. See what others are saying about her latest ebook! "The thought-provoking questions, guidance, and tidbits still linger from 3 days ago. Latoya Cooper gives in-depth professional and personal experiences as well as encouragement for the artist. Her passion for music allows her to connect with any artist or reader." ~ Pheniece Semien "Wish there was a concept like this when I started out at age 17! This is so needed." ~ Beth Lovejoy For a limited time you can purchase the ebook for $0.99 on Amazon and Barnes & Noble, from Tuesday July 13th to July 17th. https://tinyurl.com/hahxz7s https://tinyurl.com/3chs24mn

For over 30 years now, acclaimed guitar hero Joe Bonamassa has paved his own path in the music industry. Now Bonamassa is teaming up for his latest venture with Heritage Auctions, where he and longtime business partner Roy Weisman are changing the rules of the NFT game to offer one of the most intriguing, high value offers out there. The truly unprecedented lot sets Joe as the first musician to sell his music publishing in an NFT as part of this digital + physical collection, which also features his own "Holy Grail" 1959 Gibson Les Paul Sunburst guitar and 1963 Fender Vibroverb amp that were used to record the song. What truly raises the stakes in the world of art and music, is the value. Here the reserve bid is worth the gear alone, yet Bonamassa is giving a once in a lifetime opportunity to ALSO become the owner of the master and publishing for one of his songs, "Broken Record." It's an innovative move that shows just how ahead of the game Joe's team is. Always on the quest to evolve artistically while simultaneously challenging the infrastructure of the music industry, and a true musical pioneer, Joe has done it again The auction is set for July 31. Bonamassa went to Oceanway Studio in Nashville in May 2021 to record a special song that he wrote just to be used for this special NFT. The song "Broken Record" is an ode to taking control, just as Bonamassa is doing with his NFT concept. He shares of the song's origins, "it's the same complaints. I'm going to lose weight. I'm going to do something with my life. I'm going to make changes. And they never do… and they sound like a broken record. I do that too. I decided to write a song about it. I've wanted to do this for a while, and when the idea came up for this project with Heritage, I thought 'I should write that broken record song,' and I did." "Broken Record," along with the NFT auction, is a movement that's meant to inspire not only artists and creators, but the everyday person. It's a reminder for people to hold themselves accountable, stand up against the status quo, and make strides to be the best that they can. With this NFT, Bonamassa and Weisman didn't want to sound like a broken record doing the same thing as everyone else who had jumped on the bandwagon. Instead, they wanted to take hold of the reigns, make it their own, and make it the best offering out there. Bonamassa calls this lot "the one-song record company" because it totally transforms the way musicians can make a business from their intellectual property. Weisman elaborates: "That is what this NFT concept gives artists -- the opportunity to raise capital on an independent basis that will allow them to overstep the so-called gatekeepers of the music industry." "One of the things that I like about being an independent artist is that Roy and I came up with this idea," Bonamassa says. "We didn't have to run it up any sort of chain of command. It was like, let's do this because it feels right. And it's the next logical step in how independent artists are going to be on equal footing with major labels." Weisman says "we're now truly in a unique time in the music business where it is completely just supply and demand. People can find artists online anytime, people can buy their music, investors can invest in them without an artist having to go through a typical major label or even large independent label system that is heavily weighted against artists from the start." This history-making auction from the music-business revolutionary is far from routine; then, nothing Bonamassa does is ever ordinary. Joe's auction lot is filled to the brim with highly collectible items, including not only some of the most prized musical instruments on the planet, but pairing them with a series of certificates of authenticity as cutting-edge non-fungible tokens (NFTs). The type of guitar has been used by rock royalty such as Keith Richards, Jimmy Page, Eric Clapton, Mike Bloomfield. The instrument with the "unmatched deep, throaty sound," as David Schiller writes in his book Guitar, was the ax that built rock and roll. Non-fungible tokens are changing the business world and Bonamassa's clever use of the new technology is now allowing other artists to build what is their own business. Bonamassa's auction is unique and stands to reshape how musicians make and sell their art. This incredible lot includes 13 items individually tokenized on the Ethereum blockchain. Each physical item will have a digital NFT component. This lot is a dream come true for any serious collector of vintage gear or NFT investor looking to diversify their portfolio. It should surprise no one who follows Bonamassa's career that he's leading this revolution. No guitarist has ever received as much coverage in the music and business media as the two-time Grammy Award nominee who has topped Billboard's Blues chart 24 times – at only the age of 44, no less. Only last year, in fact, Forbes heralding the guitarist for "Taking Control Of His Business, Building A Brand And Investing In Himself." Bonamassa, a wunderkind who opened for B.B. King when he was just 12 years old, learned early on never to trust the industry: His 2000 debut A New Day Yesterday, released on a Sony subsidiary, was a critical smash, with Billboard hailing the comer as "a bold talent who rises above narrow radio formatics." Problem was that major labels have no time for bold talents who don't get played on the radio. Bonamassa and Sony parted ways. For many musicians, that would have been the end of the story. For Bonamassa, it was only the beginning of the beginning: In 2002 the guitarist and his longtime manager and business partner Roy Weisman created J&R Adventures – a self-contained label, management, marketing and concert promotion company. Which has meant that for the last 20 years, they haven't had anyone looking over their shoulder, anyone telling them what to do or where to go, anyone telling them no. "We go against the grain by nature, and that's how we've been successful," Weisman says. "I'm not really looking to get the input of the industry because quite frankly, I think the mainstream industry won't like independence. And with this auction, we're going to show the world how to merge their copyrights, their intellectual property and sell it directly to an investor without a middleman like a major record company taking a major piece of the money and leaving them without any core assets. Now with the NFT, artists have an opportunity to build capital for themselves to then build what is their own business. And that is a beautiful thing. It's a game-changer." The way both men tell it, the idea of selling the guitar and amp and the song in a single auction lot was an easy one, just another inevitable next step in the evolution of their revolution. It took Weisman and Bonamassa all of 20 minutes to settle on the concept and its eventual execution, which resulted in a full-blown studio session during which the guitarist recorded something of which he's extraordinarily proud … which no one, outside of the winner, might ever hear. Joe explains "if three people hear the song and that's it, I'm still proud of the work. If it's licensed for film or TV and everybody hears the song, even better. But the fact of the matter is, I'm proud of the song whether three people hear it or 30 million hear it. It doesn't matter. My approach would not have changed." "And in the end, we came to the conclusion that if we're going to do this, let's make a splash. This is going to be really cool." To prospective auctioneers, Joe encourages people to get in on the action. "Enjoy your NFT and thank you very much for participating. And by the way, show this to all your friends. Hell, you own it!" ITEMS IN THIS LOT: 1 Vintage Guitar from Joe's Collection -1959 Gibson Les Paul Standard, Serial # 9 0346 1 Vintage Amp From Joe's Collection -1963 Fender Vibroverb, Serial # 00352 1 Original Song by Joe Bonamassa -Track name: "Broken Record" -Written and Produced by Joe Bonamassa -Mixed and mastered by Kevin Shirley -Executive Producer: Roy Weisman -(will include WAV file for digital playback and Master for Manufacturing) -Master Rights and Publishing included - Rules as stated on Agreement 4 Videos -1 Full Live Studio Performance Video -EPK Interview about Song -Guitar "Origin" Video -Amp "Origin" Video Original handwritten Lyric Sheet - Signed by Joe 1 Original Cover Art design -1500x1500 digital JPEG image -J&R Retains Copyright of the design, NFT owner CANNOT use for Merch or Commercial use 1 Joe Bonamassa Hand-Signed Lithograph -Exclusive cover art printed and Hand Signed by Joe (1 of 1 original) -Framed, 21-inch X 21-inch 4 Concert Tickets & 4 Meet & Greet Passes to One Joe Bonamassa Show every calendar year. - Tickets and M&G passes must be used for the same show. - Where Joe Bonamassa is the sole headline artist (no festivals or special events). - Only if there is a scheduled Meet & Greet for the applicable show. - For as long as and until Joe continues to actively tour. - All costs to attend the show (travel, accommodations, etc.) other than the tickets and passes are the responsibility of the NFT owner. 1 Digital Photo Book - Includes 6 photos of Joe (in the studio and with the guitar & Amp) - These will be delivered digitally as JPEGs. - NFT owner will not own copyright of images A Personal "Nerdville" Museum Tour and lunch with Joe Bonamassa - Choice of either Los Angeles or Nashville location - Date and Time Subject to Joe Bonamassa's Schedule - Tour for Purchaser and 1 guest (2 people MAXIMUM) - Lunch will follow the tour at Joe's residence - Subject to signature by Purchaser and guest of a confidentiality agreement - No filming or recording of any nature permitted - This is a ONE TIME ONLY event - All travel, accommodation and other expenses are the sole responsibility of the Purchaser TOKENIZED ITEMS: (13 Different Minted items) -Song -Guitar -Amp -Tickets and Meet & Greet -Nerdville Museum Tour and Lunch with Joe -Full Music Video -EPK Video about Song -Guitar "Origin" Video -Amp "Origin" Video -Digital Cover artwork image -Litho Print -Hand-written Lyrics Page -Digital Photo Book

As the world slowly comes out of lockdown, rock group THE DEAD DAISIES blast out of the gates with the LIKE NO OTHER tour which takes in 20-dates across the United States. These shows will be Like No Other featuring The Dead Daisies, comedian Don Jamieson and Rock & Roll trio The Black Moods. Each show will deliver an essential dose of undiluted rock featuring the dueling guitars of Doug Aldrich and David Lowy, the monstrous beats of drummer Tommy Clufetos and featuring the "Voice of Rock '' himself, Glenn Hughes. Don Jamieson is known as one of the hosts of VH1's That Metal Talk Show and The Black Moods' latest single "Sunshine" hit the Top 20 Billboard Active Rock charts. This will be THE DEAD DAISIES' first national tour of the US since 2018 and will be supporting their recent album HOLY GROUND which spawned four Billboard top 20 singles at rock radio. Thirty lucky fans will get the opportunity each show to attend a band autograph signing through a virtual queue system. The Dead Daisies are releasing a short film for their single "Like No Other" featuring live footage giving fans a glimpse of what's to come. Check out the teaser: Click Here So, Get Ready for a night of laughs and ROCK! A night LIKE NO OTHER... ROCK IS INDEED ALIVE & WELL! SEPTEMBER 10 – The Apollo Theater AC / Rockford, IL 11 - The Forge / Joliet, IL 13 – Piere's / Fort Wayne, IN 14 - Agora Theater / Cleveland, OH 17 – The Showplace Theater / Buffalo, NY 18 - The Landis / Vineland, NJ 20 - Sony Hall / New York, NY 22 - Elevation 27 / Virginia Beach, VA 24 - Culture Room / Ft. Lauderdale, FL 25 - Jannus Live / St. Petersburg, FL 27 – Pop's / Sauget, IL 29 - Granada Theater / Dallas, TX 30 – The Rock Box / San Antonio, TX OCTOBER 02 - Warehouse Live / Houston, TX 03 - Come and Take It Live / Austin, TX 07 - Ramona Mainstage / San Diego, CA 09 - The Vermont / Hollywood, CA 10 - Goldfield Trading Post (Placer) / Roseville, CA 12 - Alberta Rose Theater / Portland, OR 15 - Neptune Theater / Seattle, WA Tickets here: https://thedeaddaisies.com/like-us-tour-2021/

A recent study by top researchers at Harvard Medical School and King's College London has revealed that eating a plant-based diet rich in whole foods can help protect against COVID-19. And the staggering results from nearly 600,000 respondents indicate those on a 'high quality' healthy vegan diet were not only less likely to catch the virus, but less likely to be hospitalized from it. The global pandemic has clearly put health at the forefront of consumer's minds and in turn, the product offerings in supermarkets have continued to grow. This rising demand for healthy plant-based alternatives has also set the bar higher for companies within the space, causing companies like Else Nutrition Holdings, Inc. (TSXV:BABY) (OTCQX:BABYF), The Very Good Food Company (TSXV:VERY) (OTCQB:VRYYF), Tattooed Chef (NASDAQ:TTCF), Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. (NASDAQ:SFM) and Beyond Meat, Inc. (NASDAQ:BYND) to launch new products and expand their retail distribution in an effort to gain a slice of the $4.2 billion plant-based food market. Else Nutrition Holdings, Inc. (TSXV:BABY) (OTCQX:BABYF) BREAKING NEWS: Else Nutrition Expands Reach through Rouses Markets - Else Nutrition continues to grow and expand into new markets as its revenues steadily climb. The company has announced a partnership with Rouses Markets, a locally sourced supermarket company in the American Southeast that promotes local farmers and healthy whole foods. "Partnering with Rouses Markets is an exciting development for the Else brand", said Hamutal Yitzhak, CEO and Co-Founder of Else Nutrition. "In addition to our mutual commitment to support a healthier, more sustainable planet, this partnership significantly bolsters our presence in a region in which we've seen demand from parents seeking cleaner, whole food nutrition for their children," she added. Else Nutrition Holdings, Inc. has been growing its presence both online and in retail stores across North America. The company's Plant-Based Complete Nutrition for Toddlers is now listed on 900+ retail outlets and currently in over 600 retail outlets such as Sprouts Farmers Market, Big-Y, Raley's, Natural Grocers, AFS, Haggen, Mother's Markets, and PCC. What's more, Else Nutrition's products can also be found online on Amazon.com, iHerb (US, Canada, and additional ~180 countries), Thrive Market, a leading US online platform with more than 500,000 subscribers, and the company's own e-commerce store, elsenutrition.com. According to a recent corporate update, Else Nutrition is currently in discussions with additional retailers that represent over 5000 outlets, as well as with other popular online shopping platforms. The company also announced that it plans to launch a series of plant-based complementary nutrition products for babies 6 months and older in several flavors and liquid RTD (Ready-To-Drink) versions of its Complete Nutrition for Kids products in early 2022. Plant-Based Nutrition Companies Continue To Expand With Health Food Market Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. (NASDAQ:SFM) has been expanding and branching out into new locations in Phoenix and Orlando. These new stores represent an overall progress as one of the fastest-growing supermarket chains in America. Many consumers are turning to health food alternatives and seeking more environmentally-friendly products to fill their pantries. Stores like Sprouts Farmers Market are filling this need while providing distribution for emerging plant-based alternative food producers. The consumer base for this industry has expanded to every region, and there is still a lot of room for these retailers and health food producers to capture larger market shares. Beyond Meat, Inc. (NASDAQ:BYND) is bolstering its meatless offering with the launch of its brand new plant-based chicken tenders. According to the release, consumer research is showing that the demand for chicken is growing so rapidly that the market is currently in a chicken shortage. As restaurants are struggling to secure more chicken, Beyond Meat is meeting that demand with its new Beyond Chicken Tenders now available in nearly 400 restaurants across the United States. Another plant-based food alternative company, Tattooed Chef (NASDAQ:TTCF), has announced expansion into Kroger supermarkets with their line of nutritional and environmentally friendly alternatives to popular frozen meals. The company offers frozen pizzas, burrito bowls, salad bowls, mac and cheese, noodles, and other popular frozen food offerings without any animal products. This expansion represents the ability of these new companies to adapt to large mainstream grocery stores and capture a national market share. Lastly, The Very Good Food Company (TSXV:VERY) (OTCQB:VRYYF) has announced that its wholesale channel has reached 100 retailers throughout the American retail distribution network, marking a 112% increase in its total distribution points in North America since March 2021. The company's retail distribution network expansion includes Colorado-based natural food and beverage brokerage Green Spoon Sales, KeHE Distributors, a top pure play US wholesale natural, organic, speciality and fresh food brands distributor and the largest publicly traded wholesale distributor of health and specialty food in North America, United Natural Foods (UNFI). 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It's almost here! The soundtrack for season two of hit Disney+ series "High School Musical: The Musical: The Series" will be available Friday, July 30 on Walt Disney Records. Special bonus content will be also available digitally across multiple DSPs and physically at Target. At Spotify, there will be "Storylines" and "Canvas" experiences on the Soundtrack. The "Storylines" card overlays will reveal deeper stories about key songs on the soundtrack, and numerous "Canvas" videos will be pulled from key moments in Season 2. The official "High School Musical" playlist will include Spotify "Clips," short videos in which the cast discuss their favorite songs and moments from the season. Official music videos from both seasons of "High School Musical: The Musical: The Series" are available on Disney Music VEVO. At Target, the "High School Musical: The Musical: The Series" (OST/Season 2) offering will include the physical CD, as well as exclusive postcards, a sticker sheet and poster. The Target exclusive is available for pre-order here. The Disney Hits SiriusXM Channel (#302) has featured weekly "Be Our Guest" episodes, featuring exclusive interviews and Disney Hits favorites from the cast of "High School Musical: The Musical: The Series." The soundtrack will include all the songs from season two, including the reimagined musical numbers from the stage production of "Beauty and the Beast" as well as fan favorite originals, "Even When/The Best Part" performed by Olivia Rodrigo and Joshua Bassett and "The Rose Song" performed and written by Olivia Rodrigo. The soundtrack already has a staggering 85 million track streams, and 23 million video views to date. The track list for season two of "High School Musical: The Musical: The Series" is below: "Something in the Air" – Performed by Cast of HSMTMTS "The Perfect Gift" – Performed by Joshua Bassett "Bet On It" – Performed by Joshua Bassett "High School Musical 2 Medley" – Performed by Cast of HSMTMTS "Belle" – Performed by Cast of HSMTMTS "1-2-3" – Performed by Julia Lester, Dara Reneé , and Sofia Wylie "YAC Alma Mater – (Glee Club Version)" – Performed by Gabriel Mann "YAC Alma Mater – (Nini Version)" – Performed by Olivia Rodrigo "Beauty & The Beast" – Performed by Dara Reneé "The Best Part" – Performed by Olivia Rodrigo "Even When" – Performed by Joshua Bassett "Even When/The Best Part" – Performed by Olivia Rodrigo & Joshua Bassett "Red Means Love" – Performed by Larry Saperstein & Julia Lester "Granted" – Performed by Olivia Rodrigo "A Dancer's Heart" – Performed by Sofia Wylie "The Climb" – Performed by Joe Serafini "Home" – Performed by Julia Lester "The Rose Song" – Performed by Olivia Rodrigo "Around You" – Performed by Kate Reinders & Derek Hough "The Mob Song" – Performed by Cast of HSMTMTS "Gaston" – Performed by Cast of HSMTMTS "If I Can't Love Her" – Performed by Roman Banks "You Ain't Seen Nothin'" – Performed by Cast of HSMTMTS "Let You Go" – Performed by Joshua Bassett "In A Heartbeat" – Performed by Frankie Rodriguez, featuring Joshua Bassett "Be Our Guest" – Performed by Cast of HSMTMTS "Something There" – Performed by Cast of HSMTMTS "Second Chance" – Performed by Cast of HSMTMTS "Home" – Performed by Olivia Rose Keegan In season two, the East High Wildcats, who are preparing to perform "Beauty and the Beast" as their spring musical, face off against rival school North High to win a prestigious and cutthroat student theater competition. Created and executive-produced by Tim Federle (Golden Globe and Academy Award-nominated "Ferdinand"), the series regulars are Olivia Rodrigo, Joshua Bassett, Matt Cornett, Sofia Wylie, Larry Saperstein, Julia Lester, Dara Reneé, Frankie Rodriguez, Joe Serafini, Mark St. Cyr and Kate Reinders. The guest stars include Jordan Fisher, Andrew Barth Feldman and Roman Banks, Asher Angel, Derek Hough and Olivia Rose Keegan. The season two finale will premiere on Friday, July 30 on Disney+, and all of season one is currently available on Disney+. It has been "Certified Fresh" on Rotten Tomatoes as measured by a consensus of reviews by top critics and audience members and was recently awarded a GLAAD Media Award. @HighSchoolMusicalSeries (Instagram) @DisneyPlus #HSMTMTS

After a year of worldwide hardship caused by an unprecedented global pandemic, promoting unity and brotherly love is especially timely. So when an opportunity appeared to play an outdoor, oceanside concert in sunny South Florida promoting peace and camaraderie, Smash Mouth jumped at the opportunity. The pop icons will perform at the 10th annual Brazilian Festival in Fort Lauderdale at 9pm on Sept. 18. The two-day festival Sept. 18 & 19 will take place on the beach just south of Fort Lauderdale Beach Park at 1005 Seabreeze Blvd. Smash Mouth — best known for its longstanding iconic hits "All Star" and "Walkin' on the Sun" — has forever been an upbeat band producing smile-inducing music that listeners can't resist bopping their heads to. The band's catchy lyrics and memorable tunes have become legendary, surviving the test of time for the past two decades. Most recently, the band appeared alongside "Flo" in Progressive Insurance's worldwide Superbowl halftime television commercial. And now, "All-Star" is a prominent feature on Applebee's new advertising campaign. These commercial opportunities allowed Smash Mouth to stay in the public ear during a time when live performance opportunities were non-existent. Now that the pandemic has subsided, Smash Mouth is ready to launch back into the spotlight. In May, the band released a new, sure-to-be-hit single, "Camelot." The song is a creative collaboration between Smash Mouth and Timmy Trumpet, one of Australia's beloved DJs known for mixing trumpet with electronic dance music. "Camelot" is an addictive tune that layers Smash Mouth's unique vocals with bright piano and jazzy trumpet rhythms. At the Brazilian Festival Smash Mouth will perform "Camelot" as well as other fan favorites like "I'm a Believer" from the soundtrack of Shrek; "Walkin' on the Sun" from Smash Mouth's double-platinum record "Fush Yu Mang;" top-30 single "Pacific Coast Party;" and "Can't Get Enough Of You Baby" from the band's album "Astrolounge," which neared quadruple platinum status in sales. The band's positive energy is a great fit for the 10th anniversary of the Brazilian Festival, which has always aimed to unite South Florida's diverse multicultural communities. The two-day festival gathers roughly 20,000 people and features global cuisine from a range of local restaurants, dozens of exhibitors, and live performances by artists, musicians and dancers. The festival is the Southeast region's largest multicultural festival. Smash Mouth is likewise celebrating a major anniversary this year; 2021 marks 20 years since the band released its eponymous third (GOLD) album in 2001 making "I'm a Believer" a smash hit. This year also marks 20 years since the blockbuster release of "Shrek" — a now cult-classic movie about a lovable green ogre that features two of Smash Mouth's most beloved singles. "We are thrilled that Smash Mouth will be headlining this year's Brazilian Festival on Saturday night. Together we will celebrate two major milestones — the 10th anniversary of the festival, and the 20th anniversary of the band's song 'I'm a Believer.' Even more importantly, we will celebrate that our world is slowly but surely overcoming the Coronavirus pandemic and rising strong," said Luciano Sameli, the founder and organizer of the Brazilian Festival. By performing at this year's festival, Smash Mouth will join the impressive list of grammy-nominated musicians to have graced the Brazilian Festival Stage. In 2019 the festival headlined Iza, a Brazilian pop powerhouse who was nominated for a 2018 Latin Grammy award; and in 2018, Elba Ramalho, who won two Latin Grammy awards and was nominated for six. Marcelo D2, Cidade Negra and Paralamas do Sucesso have also previously performed. This year's diverse festival lineup includes: Paula Lima (samba/funk/jazz); Adelmo Case (axe music); Isra (Latin rock/rap); Onze: 20, featuring James McWhinney of Big Mountain and Vibes Up Strong (reggae/rock/roots); Marlow Rosado (salsa/merengue); Kell Smith (country); Mr. Sanchez (reggaeton); Vitor Kley (pop rock); and Bruno Martini (dance/house). Tickets can be purchased for $10 at BrazilianFestival.org.

KLKTN (https://klktn.com), a curated NFT platform that takes you on a unique creative journey sets out to reshape the K-POP, Anime and J-CULTURE. In collaboration with top musicians and artists and powered by blockchain technology, KLKTN is taking artist-fan engagement and the best of music's experiential culture into the digital world. KLKTN is a new digital platform built for a new era in fandom, for musicians and artists to share their behind-the-scenes content and creative process, and enrich engagement with their fans by offering them a unique opportunity to show their support and appreciation. Fans can choose, purchase and own authentic digital "Special Edition" collectibles and digitally tokenized "Moments". In addition to sharing exclusive footage of the production process via text, photos and video clips, artists can choose to "mint" these moments into a limited supply of authenticated digital products often referred to as "NFTs" (non-fungible tokens). KLKTN invites fans on a creative journey with the most innovative artists in the world to curate, explore and share. Ownership of digital assets is a relatively new phenomenon, which has become possible through the utilization of blockchain technology. KLKTN is built by a team of industry insiders – the three co-founders include Jeff Miyahara, Fabiano Soriani and Daisuke Iwase. The visionary mastermind behind KLKTN is Jeff Miyahara, the company's Chief Creative Officer. An iconic Japanese-Korean record producer and songwriter, based in Tokyo, Miyahara has produced over 260 J-POP / K-POP and international artists. His works have amassed over 40 million copies in physical and digital sales, contributing to the countless accolades attributed to his name. He said, "We collaborate with the most innovative artists around the world. The ones who really move you. The ones you really love. Together, we're exploring the intersection of creativity and technology, enriching connections, reimagining relationships and broadening reach." KLKTN's Chief Technology Officer, Fabiano Soriani, is a veteran in the NFT industry. As one of the early employees of Dapper Labs, he led the creation of Crypto Kitties as their Lead Blockchain Engineer, and worked on the development of the FLOW blockchain as the distributed systems researcher. He and his technology team are based in Vancouver. "I am extremely excited to partner with Daisuke and Jeff to bring to the entertainment industry the benefits of blockchain for the next billion users. I'm also excited to connect fans and idols in completely new experiences that were not possible before," said Soriani. Based in KLKTN's global headquarters in Hong Kong, Chief Executive Officer Daisuke Iwase, is a well-respected fintech entrepreneur in Japan. A digital pioneer, he co-founded Lifenet, a disruptive Japanese fintech venture, and took it to IPO. A graduate of Harvard Business School and a former Young Global Leader with the World Economic Forum, Iwase also served as the Group Chief Digital Officer for one of the largest financial institutions in Asia Pacific. "The entertainment industry is ripe for a blockchain revolution and I am interested in being at the forefront of bringing changes to benefit artists, musicians and fans. The emerging concept of ownership of digital assets has the potential to have a huge impact on our society and it will be exciting to play a role in facilitating innovation at the intersection of technology, finance and culture. I am honoured to be leading a multinational team that is taking on the challenge of creating that future," said Iwase. On 23 July 2021, KLKTN will launch the special edition drop of "Got It", the new US debut single by K-pop star Kevin Woo, KLKTN's Creative Director in Residence. This drop will feature original Special Editions and collectible Moments, inspired by the new single's music video. Kevin Woo is a Korean-American singer, actor, TV host and creative director, currently based in Los Angeles. He is most notably recognized as the main vocalist in the K-pop idol group U-KISS, which debuted in 2008. In 2017, Kevin made his departure from U-KISS to launch his solo career, paving the way for a global K-Pop industry explosion. KLKTN is backed by influential investors who share our vision to reshape the creative industries. Its main investors include the likes of BEENOS, an influential Japanese internet and entertainment company, and Animoca Brands, a leader in digital entertainment, blockchain, gamification, and artificial intelligence and one of the key players in the NFT space with more than 50 investments in NFT-related blockchain companies. Other investors include Gusto Collective, Asia's leading brand-tech group which combines 'best in class' storytelling and immersive technology as well as BlackPine, a private investment company based in Hong Kong. "KLKTN has opened up new possibilities and opportunities for artists and fans by transforming how the world values art and music. Together, we're taking the best of music's offline experience culture into the digital world and we look forward to partnering with innovative musicians and artists," said Iwase. Social Links: Website: https://klktn.com/ Twitter: @klktnofficial Instagram: @klktnofficial

Alberto Marzan and Peter Lord Moreland, co-founders of Jupiter Rising Film, announced today that yasiin bey, previously known by his stage name Mos Def, has signed on to play the lead role, Thelonious in the new theatrical Biopic, Thelonious. The film will center around his struggles for musical success, mental illness and the spiritual love triangle between his wife Nellie, and one of the world's richest women Nica Rothschild. Production is slated to begin Summer 2022. Bey commented on being cast in the title role, "Thelonious Sphere Monk. A leader. A Lord. A shape in space. A man from a community of devotion who lives a simple life distant from society.The adjectives. can never be nouns. Love. is a verb. The Future has already happened. And Forever. is a current event. Jupiter and team." Jupiter Rising Film co-founder and producer Alberto Marzan commented on the casting, "This role is one that requires great depth and a unique understanding of who and what Thelonious Monk was and how his lasting impact can still be heard throughout the music world today. The moment I met yasiin I knew we found our Thelonious. It's an honor to be the first to tell this important story in an epic way since it's never been told before, we are swinging for the fences on this one. It's a luxury to be the team to tell this important story." Producer, and the screenwriter of Thelonious Peter Lord Moreland shared, "Thelonious' story needs to be told. Having spent much of my life as a musician, record producer and composer I feel really connected to him. We even went to the same high school, Stuyvesant in New York City. I am so thrilled yasiin has signed on to play Monk, his artistic measure, his approach and so many other intangibles are perfect to bring Thelonious to life". Jupiter Rising Film's slate is as abstract, unique and bold as Thelonious himself with two episodic series ready for packaging, -- The Moors and Love Junkies. The Moors, a dark historical, medieval drama series with elements of magical realism, will span 700 years of the rise and fall of The Moor empire in Europe. Love Junkies is an edgy alternative pop driven one hour TV musical drama series following the lives of an eclectic group of New Yorkers in an experimental addiction treatment program where they confront their addiction by turning real life behavior triggers into a musical expression. All original music will be featured in every episode from some of the top beat makers, songwriters and record producers in the world including Mr. Lord Moreland himself, who is a former Billboard pop songwriter of the year. Both series are already scripted and in the process of being packaged. Marzan commented, "Jupiter Rising Film is more than just a place that focuses on creating dynamic and thought provoking content; it represents a place that both Peter and I have arrived at in our life journey as individuals and professionals. Our collective body of work is untraditional and eclectic. Like Thelonious, we've always lived our lives aggressively authentic and we will not change that anytime soon. Jupiter is rising." Jupiter Rising Film is a Los Angeles based production company focused on creating expansive, groundbreaking and visionary content for film, tv and streaming. To learn more about Jupiter Rising Films visit: www.JupiterRisingFilm.net IG: @ JupiterRisingFilm Twitter: @film_jupiter SOURCE Jupiter Rising Film

Today, the Alliance for Lifetime Income released the following statement after the Rolling Stones announced they would be returning to the U.S. this fall for their "No Filter" Tour, after it was postponed last year because of the COVID-19 pandemic. "We've all spent the past 16 months focused on protecting our health and fighting back a global pandemic. Now, with the country opening up again, we're excited to be a part of this iconic tour and one-of-a-kind show as we educate millions of Stones fans, now more than ever, about the need for protected income in retirement." - Jean Statler, CEO, Alliance for Lifetime Income The Rolling Stones U.S. "No Filter" Tour will start on September 26 in St. Louis and will travel to Charlotte, NC, Pittsburgh, Nashville, TN, New Orleans, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, Tampa, FL, Dallas, Las Vegas, Atlanta and Detroit before concluding on November 20 in Austin, TX. To learn more about the tour, please visit www.rollingstones.com. To learn more about the Alliance, please visit www.ProtectedIncome.org.

YouTube has restored a video interview conducted by Family Research Council President Tony Perkins that was removed by the Big Tech giant on Monday for "medical misinformation." The video was restored three days after YouTube rejected an appeal filed by FRC over the video's removal and one day after the press was notified of YouTube's actions. In the video, Mary Holland, president and general counsel of Children's Health Defense, was interviewed about her organization's lawsuit against Washington, D.C. over the city's new law authorizing schools to administer vaccines to children eleven years of age and older without parental knowledge or consent. In the interview, Holland warned of the dangers of removing parental protections from medical decisions involving children. The interview was within the context of the COVID-19 vaccines but contained no medical information or medical advice. The interview aired July 16 on Washington Watch with Tony Perkins, a program that broadcasts on nearly 800 Christian radio stations as well as Christian TV. On July 19, YouTube removed the interview from its platform. This was four days after the White House announced publicly that they would be flagging "disinformation" for Big Tech. FRC promptly appealed the YouTube decision the same day. The appeal was rejected by the Big Tech giant the next day, on July 20. It was restored after FRC issued a press statement on July 22, reporting on the video's removal. Family Research Council President Tony Perkins released the following statement: "We are glad to see our video restored on YouTube but recognize that there are many conservatives who are quietly being censored and do not have an adequate recourse to get the heavy hand of Big Tech giants like YouTube to budge. If it was not FRC – with a nationwide platform on nearly 800 radio stations and tens of thousands of engaged Christians reading our daily communications – would YouTube have admitted their error? It seems like Big Tech's default setting is to shut up conservatives, requiring them to jump through hoops and file appeals in order to speak on issues from a perspective different from that of the Left. This should not be. Conservatives should not have to get media attention in order to be heard. YouTube is failing to live up to its stated mission 'to give everyone a voice and show them the world.' "We should also be greatly troubled by Big Government's effort to team up with Big Tech to 'flag problematic posts' that, in their eyes, 'spread disinformation.' We are witnessing an intensified attack on our First Amendment freedoms as Big Tech yields itself to the strings of Big Government, which wants to silence dissent. Big Tech should not become a puppet of Big Government – doing the dirty work for them. We know that Big Tech has yielded to the demands of tyrannical governments elsewhere. Americans need to wake up and realize that the Biden administration, like totalitarian governments in China, Russia, and elsewhere, are using COVID to restrict the fundamental freedoms of the citizens, and it will not stop here," concluded Perkins. To watch the now-restored Washington Watch interview with Mary Holland on YouTube, visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a4snr7LISh8. To watch the interview on Rumble, visit: https://rumble.com/vk1qj9-mary-holland-warns-of-the-dangers-of-removing-parental-protections-from-chi.html. To read the transcript of the interview, visit: https://frcblog.com/2021/07/mary-holland-dangers-removing-parental-protections-childrens-medical-decisions/. To watch more interviews on Washington Watch, visit: tonyperkins.com. SOURCE Family Research Council

Roc Nation, the world's preeminent entertainment company founded by Shawn "JAY-Z" Carter, and Modern Luxury Media, the nation's largest luxury media company, are thrilled to announce that they have partnered to launch a new brand and multimedia platform. Titled EDITION by Modern Luxury, this new brand and multimedia platform will amplify and elevate voices that are shaping popular culture. EDITION will offer the first fully multi-platform portal into a world of luxury that celebrates talent from diverse communities. The fully immersive journey will come to life through print, digital, social and experiential activations and innovative moments of discovery. Insider content and deeper audio and video storytelling will be unlocked through hidden tokens embedded throughout the issues. In order to cater to today's sophisticated digital natives, media platforms must embrace a diverse group of content creators and talent. Roc Nation and Modern Luxury aim to embrace this and create a constantly evolving and truly immersive experience with the goal to inspire and celebrate talent across a variety of disciplines. Isoul H. Harris has been appointed as editor-in-chief and he will work closely with Roc Nation EVP Strategy & Communications Jana Fleishman as well as the Modern Luxury team to ensure that the multimedia platform constantly evolves and elevates a diverse array of voices. Harris is an award-winning journalist and the former editor-in-chief of UPTOWN, a national magazine known for its thoughtful chronicling of affluent African American life and celebrity. He has also produced digital lifestyle content and experiential programming for Morgan Stanley, Microsoft, and American Express Platinum. "With EDITION, we have a unique opportunity to define what luxury means now, and also challenge how the world perceives and understands culture. I am beyond excited to help shape a visionary platform that understands the aspirational significance of exploring creativity in the luxury space," stated Harris. "Modern Luxury Media has built a legacy of being the premier media company in building brands in luxury that drive influential and aspirational content," said Desiree Perez, chief executive officer and co-founder of Roc Nation. "We couldn't think of a better partner to launch EDITION and provide a platform to amplify the voices of a powerful community. "The importance of elevating the voices of such a powerful community has never been greater," echoed Brett Yormark, president of business operations & strategy for Roc Nation. "We are excited to devote our efforts in creating a platform that is not only exciting but necessary in order to push the luxury media industry forward." "Since our founding, it's been Modern Luxury's mission to focus on the importance of creating connection and community. Historically, luxury titles have lacked diverse coverage. This is an unfortunate truth and as leaders and owners in media, it's our privilege and opportunity to defy the status quo and ensure we are providing a platform for diverse communities to connect," said John Amato, principal at Modern Luxury Media. "This is a proud moment for Modern Luxury to bring EDITION to life in partnership with Roc Nation and to ensure diverse voices are championed and represented within the luxury space. "This past year we have doubled down on a community-driven approach in order to fulfill our responsibility of creating new opportunities in the luxury space," said Michael Dickey, chief executive officer of Modern Luxury Media. "Our partnership with Roc Nation to launch EDITION marks a pivotal evolution within the industry. We are thrilled to bring on Isoul Harris to join EDITION and ensure that we are bringing the mission to life with integrity, accountability and creativity." EDITION by Modern Luxury is set to launch winter 2021. To learn more, visit editionml.com.

Artist PHE announces the official release of his EP, "Wild Times" – a tour de force collaboration with some of the brightest rising stars in Afro Beat, R&B and Hip Hop. Fusing multiple genres of sounds with a rich, nuanced Afrobeat flavor, "Wild Times" is a chart-topper ready to happen, having already built unstoppable momentum with prior released singles, appearing in over 800 different playlists worldwide & generated over three million streams. PHE made another seismic impression on the Afro Beat scene in 2020 with single, "Calling My Name" a collaboration with several talented artists/producers, Beach Boi and Kybba, streaming 2 million on Spotify. "Wild Times" – Creative Line-Up A joint effort between Nukingdom Records, Basshall Movement and Royalty & Respect Management. "Wild Times" also features the talents of: Kybba: Italian DJ/producer: Basshall movement label founder. JonFX: Multi-platinum producer and musical pioneer. Leftsideja: Artist, musician, and platinum-selling producer. Nate Walker: Double-platinum songwriter for Grammy Award winner, "Blame It." Tribal Kush: Amsterdam-based DJ duo and creators of signature "Tribal Bass" sound. Harmony: Model and sensational vocal siren, Silvia Telesca. Lord King Kassanova VII: Artist/Song writer/producer.

BIG3 announced Dherbs as its official health and wellness partner for the fourth season. The herbal distribution company will be the presenting partner of All About This BIG3, which will premiere weekly on CBSSN, the BIG3 app, and the BIG3 YouTube channel. As part of the 12 episode show, Dherbs Founder and CEO A.D. Dolphin will make regular guest appearances as he provides fans and BIG3 players with comprehensive and educational information on overall health. The partnership kicked off during the July 10th weekend on CBS Sports as BIG3 made its season return. Team Power and Ricky Davis – a BIG3 all-star and habitual vegan – will lead the charge this season as they prioritize their health with the help of Dolphin and Dherbs' wellness products. Committed to sharing his knowledge about health and the body's relationship with food after a successful career in professional basketball, Dolphin has made a name for himself as one of the industry's best. Under his guidance and expertise, fans will watch and learn as BIG3 players transform their bodies through a regimented program of dietary regulations and supplement intake. "The individual health and wellness of our athletes are not only a priority but a fundamental part of our organization. Health has been at the forefront of everyone's minds over the last year and it's a privilege to partner with a company that helps millions lead a healthier life daily. As a fellow athlete himself, A.D. has proven to be an expert both on and off the court and we look forward to having him on the sidelines," said BIG3 co-founders, Ice Cube and Jeff Kwatinetz. Dherbs Founder and CEO A.D. Dolphin shared his enthusiasm. "I am beyond excited that Dherbs is The Official Health & Wellness Partner of BIG3. While millions have turned to Dherbs and our Full Body Cleanse for weight loss, some of these players need more than weight management for their bodies to operate optimally on and off the court. Increasing energy and supercharging their metabolism has become the driving force behind these star athletes using our cleanse. I look forward to working with BIG3 to help shine a spotlight on the importance of overall wellness so that others can walk the path of physical fitness, vitality, and good health." As a ground-breaking league that focuses on innovation, BIG3 has continuously grown the organization through strategic partnerships as it prepares for its season debut on July 10 at the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas. The BIG3's regular season will run in Las Vegas and New Orleans. The playoffs, consolation, and championship will be held at Atlantis Paradise Island in the Bahamas. Fans can watch all games live on CBS Sports and Triller. For more information on the BIG3 league and season, please visit https://big3.com.

Clark Atlanta University (CAU) today announced a groundbreaking partnership as the first Historically Black College and University (HBCU) to officially partner with Operation HOPE's national One Million Black Business Initiative (1MBB). CAU's commitment includes impacting the creation of 1000 Black entrepreneurs and business owners by 2030. Through 1MBB, CAU will engage students, alumni, faculty and staff to ensure they have access to resources and capital to successfully start and sustain their entrepreneurial endeavors. 1MBB launched in February 2021 and is largely funded through Shopify, the world's second largest e-commerce platform. The movement is part of Operation HOPE's broader mission to promote financial inclusion and dignity, aimed at empowering the underserved of America. CAU's 1MBB partnership with Operation HOPE is a natural extension of the entrepreneurial spirit being cultivated among Black students. The Atlanta-based HBCU was among the first to establish an entrepreneurial-driven curriculum and boasts a distinguished list of alumni across multiple industries. Recently, the CAU School of Business Administration's Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurial Development (CIED) was recognized for nurturing Black-owned businesses in the Atlanta Startup Ecosystem Guide. "CAU students—and alumni— are ambitious, creative and filled with innovative ideas. It is the CAU way," said president George T. French Jr., Ph.D. "We are proud to be the first university to join in this partnership formed to make a difference in the world of business for African-American entrepreneurs." French added, "Joining this effort to create one million black businesses while helping entrepreneurs in the CAU community aligns with our business school's mission to produce alumni and entrepreneurs who are competitive in the business world. The 1MBB program provides opportunities for Black entrepreneurs to thrive." According to the US Census Bureau, there are over 2.6 Million Black-owned businesses in the US, with Atlanta landing in the top 5 cities for Black entrepreneurs. This initiative will continue to amplify the work of aspiring Black business-owners, providing them with top-of-the-line coaching and educational resources and a 120-day free trial, courtesy of Shopify. iHeartMedia Atlanta will also provide social media support and advertising to a select group of entrepreneurs in the future, with additional activations to come. "HBCU's matter and the future of Black entrepreneurship matters. This is why we started 1MBB," said John Hope Bryant, Founder and CEO of Operation HOPE. "Through this partnership with CAU, we are accelerating the success of our future leaders. I'm looking forward to ringing the bell at NASDAQ for the first Clark Atlanta graduate who has benefited from 1MBB." CAU is encouraging students, alumni, faculty and staff to take advantage of the program. Interested participants can sign up on the 1MBB website using "Clark Atlanta" as the registration code. There is no fee to register.

As of this year, Novae LLC has become the first Black-owned fintech company to offer Buy Now, Pay Later services to online and offline merchants under the brand Novae Financing. CEO Reco McCambry believes that these services—which are designed to fight inequality faced by minority entrepreneurs by drastically increasing sales for these partner merchants—are the first of their kind. The volume of sales made using Buy Now, Pay Later technology—also known as BNPL—has been growing exponentially in recent years. BNPL allows customers to make purchases and pay them off over time with little to no money up-front. Importantly, some BNPL offers installment payments without interest and pre-qualification for these installment payments without hard credit inquiries, which can hurt a consumers' credit score. Even better for retailers, BNPL giant Klarna reports that when businesses add a Buy Now, Pay Later option to their online store, customers are 35% more likely to make a purchase and spend on average 45% more. The lower up-front price encourages customers to make purchases now that they might otherwise save for later—which every online retailer knows may spell a death knell for the sale. When customers feel compelled to wait until they have more money to pay up-front, they are much more likely to forget the purchase entirely or buy from a competitor. Novae Financing's BNPL fintech is built around CEO Reco McCambry's proposal to make financial success more affordable for Black and other historically disadvantaged customers, for whom centuries of discrimination may mean increased odds of marginalization. This historical oppression leaves them with less access to money they can invest in their businesses, careers, homes, families, and education. Financing up to $100,000 for consumers depending on the industry, Novae Financing approves consumer applications with credit scores as low as 515 and offers 6, 12, and even 18 month same-as-cash (no interest) options. Part of the company's mission is not only providing access to capital but also access to education and information for entrepreneurs to become more successful; hence, their focus to approve trainers, speakers, coaches, and consultants as merchants to finance their high-ticket programs to help entrepreneurs gain success. "If millions of people can finance a college education to get a job, then why can't the average entrepreneur finance a course to help them excel in their business?" expressed COO Shaneé McCambry. "This will make life changing information more accessible, the goal is to help customers invest money now, so they can make money later and pay off the debt early." Reco McCambry put forth a similar proposal for a national program in his 2020 book, "The Plan After Police Reform." As part of a sustainable plan to address inequality, he proposed easing credit requirements and making loan funding available for members of the Black community to help alleviate the impact of decades of discrimination. Now, he's making such a financing program available through his own company. "This is reparations preparation," says CMO Haziq Ali. "If we have nothing but emotion and passion and no economic plan - we end up like Haiti. We all know the middle class is in danger, but awareness isn't enough - so Novae's plan is to prepare our people for home and business ownership excellence." And that's good news for customers and retailers alike. Customers can expect easier access to BNPL financing, while interested retailers can feel good about offering a social justice oriented BNPL option that's backed by Novae's lending partners. There's no need to worry about nonpayment with BNPL technologies. In a standard BNPL system, retailers pay a fee for access to the BNPL system, which in turn generates profit for the BNPL's lending partners. The lending partners then guarantee that the bills get paid, while retailers generally more than recoup their access fees in the form of improved conversion rates and larger average purchase sizes. Here, finally, is a Buy Now, Pay Later option we can all feel good about. For more information on Novae Financing, please visit www.NovaeFinancing.com.