Model: Daniel Beckles
Agency: GADAL Model Management Inc.
Photographer: Kyle Babb
Clothing: Redd Boutique
Clothing (blue blazer): Luke Lascaris
Stylist: R. Graham Edwards
Hair Stylist: Ayreon Pearce of ODDES Barbershop
Stylist: Kofi Branch of Scarlett Salon
BREAKOUT MEMPHIS RAPPER MONEYBAGG YO RELEASES VIDEO FOR “FOREAL”
NEW MIXTAPE FEDERAL 3X OUT NOW
Memphis rapper Moneybagg Yo has released a video for “Foreal,” a cut from his Federal 3X mixtape. Distributed by Interscope Records, Federal 3X is Moneybagg Yo’s latest release on the independent Memphis label, N-Less Entertainment.
Watch “Foreal” HERE
Listen to Federal 3X below:
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Described by The New York Times as his “impressive new mixtape” in which Moneybagg “blends the tough and the comic with an intuitive gift for casually robust rhymes,” and by Billboard as a mixtape that “tracks the expansive progression of Moneybagg,” Federal 3X arrives as the follow-up to Heartless, a February 2017 mixtape that’s now amassed over 126k units of consumption. Following the release of Heartless, XXL named Moneybagg Yo “one of the hottest rappers to look out for in 2017.”
With each lyric delivered in his murky Southern accent, Moneybagg Yo has built Federal 3X on head-nodding ad-libs and visceral depictions of street life. As he explains, the main mission of those lyrics is to encourage his fans to aspire for greatness. “My music motivates you,” Moneybagg Yo says. “It makes you get up and get to it. If you going through something, I’ll get you through your situation.”
Born Demario White on Memphis’s Southside, Moneybagg Yo is the latest addition to his hometown’s roster of veteran hip-hop talent (including artists like 8Ball & MJG, Three 6 Mafia, Yo Gotti, Playa Fly, and Al Kapone). With his stage moniker granted by a classmate, he began honing his lyrical delivery in high school and later invested all his minimal resources into developing his music.
In 2015 Moneybagg Yo made his debut with Federal, a mixtape released by the independent Memphis label N-Less Entertainment. Federal featured his breakout single “I Need a Plug,” which instantly becoming a regional hit. The following year, Moneybagg Yo had his sophomore release with a mixtape titled E.L.O. (Everybody Lives On).
Later in 2016, Moneybagg Yo released his third mixtape, All Gas No Brakes. Taking notice of his fast-rising momentum, Yo Gotti began managing Moneybagg Yo through his Collective Music Group management company. On Halloween of the same year, Yo Gotti and Moneybagg Yo released their collaborative mixtape, 2Federal.
“Everything I do is just federal,” he says. “I’m the voice of the streets. I’m gonna tell it like it is. That’s what the game been missing the whole time. You gotta touch people going through those situations.”
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Award-winning mixologist Charles Joly mixes up The Hilhaven Lodge Fireside, the official cocktail of Emmys Governors Ball on September 7, 2017 in Los Angeles, California.
About The Hilhaven Lodge
The Hilhaven Lodge is an award winning whiskey created in partnership with Producer/Director Brett Ratner in 2016. Inspired by Ratner’s luxurious estate, Hilhaven Lodge, The Hilhaven Lodge is a blend of three whiskeys, from three different decades, commemorating some of Hollywood’s most star-studded celebrations – many of which have taken place at the historic home. The brand’s Hollywood ties will be brought to light on Emmys night with some of television’s biggest stars in attendance.
STRIKING MATCHES RETURN WITH NEW EP,SHAMELESS, SET FOR RELEASE ON SEPTEMBER 22
Duo Will Join JOHNNYSWIM On European & North American Tour Dates
Run Includes October 19 Concert At The Novo In L.A. And
November 6 & 7 Shows At NYC’s Irving Plaza
“A perfectly balanced duo. They both have incredible skills. They both have wonderful voices. The harmonies are fabulous. And they play the heck out of the guitar…” – NPR Music
Following the success of their 2015 debut album, Nothing But The Silence – which has racked up more than 10 million cumulative streams worldwide – Striking Matches return with Shameless, set for release on September 22 via Capitol Records. The four original songs, produced by Kennedy Karate (Børns), will give fans a taste of the duo’s forthcoming album, which is due out in 2018.
Striking Matches said, “Our new music originates from the two years we spent on the road touring our first album. During that time, we changed as musicians, and as people. Out of it came the need to create something that felt sonically unique to us. Pushing ourselves as creators was terrifying and exhilarating, but ultimately necessary. We hope it inspires our listeners to step outside of what is comfortable, in order to progress. With this new music, we needed to be honest, we needed to be brave, and we needed to be shameless.”
The duo – comprising Sarah Zimmermann and Justin Davis – will be joining JOHNNYSWIM on the “Take The World Tour,” which launches on September 19 in Amsterdam. The North American leg kicks off at The Fillmore in San Francisco on October 18. It includes a show at the Novo in Los Angeles (October 19) and a two-night stand and New York City’s Irving Plaza (November 6 & 7). See below for itinerary.
Striking Matches Photo Credit: Mary-Beth Blankenship
Nothing But The Silence,which was produced by T Bone Burnett,won acclaim in the U.S. and abroad. NPR’s “World Café” hailed Striking Matches as an “Artist to Watch” andBuzzfeed named the duo as one of the “Artists You Need In Your Life.” USA Today said, “Sarah Zimmermann and Justin Davis give off sparks as singers and writers, but they’re even hotter guitarists. Incendiary.” American Songwriter observed, “these songs crackle and sizzle, walking on a tightrope between pop, rock, country and blues.” Nothing But The Silence debuted at No. 1 on the iTunes UK Country Chart and several tracks were featured on BBC Radio 2’s playlist. The duo sold-out multiple headline tours of the U.K. and took International Act of the Year honors at the British Country Music Awards in 2015.
Zimmermann grew up outside Philadelphia and had mastered the clarinet, violin and guitar before middle school. Davis, who is from Atlanta, began playing guitar at an early age, inspired by the music he heard at home – Sam Cooke, Petula Clark, Eric Clapton, Otis Redding, Ray Charles and Steely Dan. The two began working together when a professor at Belmont University in Nashville paired them up for class projects. Soon they were penning originals together. Nine of their songs were performed in the first four seasons of the hit television show “Nashville.” In addition to numerous headline outings, Striking Matches have opened for Train and toured the U.S. with The Secret Sisters on a co-headline tour.
Shameless- Track Listing
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Medicine
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Bad
Striking Matches – North American Tour Dates
10/14 – Austin, TX @ Austin City Limits Music Festival
Supporting JOHNNYSWIM
10/18 – San Francisco, CA @ The Fillmore
10/19 – Los Angeles, CA @ The Novo
10/20 – Phoenix, AZ @ Lost Lake Festival
10/21 – San Diego, CA @ House of Blues
10/24 – Denver, CO @ Ogden Theatre
10/26 – Dallas, TX @ Majestic Theatre
10/27 – Austin, TX @ Emo’s
10/28 – Houston, TX @ White Oak Music Hall
11/1 – Jacksonville, FL @ Ponte Vedra Concert Hall
11/2 – St. Petersburg, FL @ State Theatre
11/3 – Charlotte, NC @ The Fillmore
11/4 – Raleigh, NC @ The Ritz Raleigh
11/6 – New York, NY @ Irving Plaza
11/7 – New York, NY @ Irving Plaza
11/8 – Philadelphia, PA @ Electric Factory
11/10 – Chicago, IL @ The Vic
11/11 – Minneapolis, MN @ State Theatre
11/14 – Boston, MA @ Wilbur Theatre
11/15 – Washington, DC @ Lincoln Theatre
11/16 – Atlanta, GA @ The Tabernacle
11/17 – Birmingham, AL @ Iron City
Below please find online links of U2’s performances as well as chat segments with Bono and The Edge last night on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.”
“The Tonight Show” airs at 11:35pm ET/PT on NBC.
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Music guest U2 performs “Bullet the Blue Sky” for the Tonight Show audience.
U2: You’re the Best Thing About Me
Music guest U2 performs “You’re the Best Thing About Me” for the Tonight Show audience.
Bono on the Importance of Supporting DACA Dreamers
U2’s Bono and The Edge talk about their album Songs of Experience, it’s relevance to the current U.S. political climate and the importance of immigrants to the American dream.
Bono and The Edge Talk Inspiration for U2’s Album Songs of Experience
U2’s Bono and The Edge share some details about their anticipated album Songs of Experience.
CREATE YOUR OWN PERSONALIZED ADVENTURES WITH ADVENTUREWOMEN
The mother-daughter leadership team behind AdventureWomen has announced the addition of private, customizable itineraries to its product line to meet the rising demand for tailor-made travel among women travelers.
“Based on our extensive research, we know women want to craft their own journeys without taking on the added stress of detailed planning and logistics. Nicole, Erica and I have a wealth of experience designing and leading adventure tours throughout the world,” stated co-owner and pioneer in adventure travel, Judi Wineland. “Match that with AdventureWomen’s more than 35-year history in the women-only travel market, and we are in a uniquely qualified place to offer personalized travel experiences to women seeking active discovery in a destination of their choice,” continued Wineland.
The new line of AdventureWomen journeys will pair the company’s expertise and worldwide network of vetted suppliers with the individualized needs of their guests to create transformative travel experiences that go beyond a traditional vacation.
“The core AdventureWomen product encourages women to engage with themselves for a life-changing and truly impactful journey,” states co-owner Nicole Wineland-Thomson. “Through customized itineraries, we can deliver more value and better meet the individualized needs of our travelers, providing us with an exciting opportunity to enact meaningful change for our guests. Whether it’s a milestone trip or an annual celebration, we get to be a part of our travelers’ stories, which, ultimately, is what drives us.”
Below are a few examples of the types of trips that AdventureWomen can deliver on a personalized basis:
A peaceful yoga retreat for a tight-knit group of yogi friends in Nepal
To learn more about AdventureWomen’s private adventures, please visit:
www.adventurewomen.com/adventure-vacations/private-adventure-vacations-for-women/
For a complete list of 2018 destinations and itineraries, please visit:
www.adventurewomen.com/adventure-vacations/#upcomingvacations
ABOUT ADVENTUREWOMEN
AdventureWomen® is a pioneer in women’s travel – custom-designing and leading some of the most unique adventure travel tours for active women since 1982. Under the leadership of Judi Wineland, President of Wineland-Thomson Adventures Inc., and her daughters Erica Landerson and Nicole Wineland-Thomson, AdventureWomen explores new frontiers for women and travel. AdventrueWomen’s adventure vacations continue to delight and inspire women traveling solo, or with family and friends. With women-only adventure tours in over 21 countries, AdventureWomen invites women to physically and mentally challenge themselves while exploring the world.
ICYMI: Jaguar Land Rover Tech Fest – Electrifying Past, Present and Future
Web video available to embed from YouTube
London, UK, 7 September 2017: From 2020 all new Jaguar Land Rover vehicles will be electrified. The company made the announcement at its inaugural Tech Fest, a series of debates and a free public exhibition about the future of mobility.
Dr Ralf Speth, Jaguar Land Rover Chief Executive Officer, said: “Every new Jaguar Land Rover model line will be electrified from 2020, giving our customers even more choice. We will introduce a portfolio of electrified products across our model range, embracing fully electric, plug-in hybrid and mild hybrid vehicles. Our first fully electric performance SUV, the Jaguar I-PACE, goes on sale next year.”
Jaguar E-type Zero
The electric Jaguar E-type Zero future-proofs one of the world’s most famous cars. Acclaimed by Enzo Ferrari as “the most beautiful car in the world”, the E-type now combines breathtaking design with electric power for the first time. E-type Zero is based on a 1968 Series 1.5 Roadster and features a cutting-edge electric powertrain for 0-60mph in just 5.5sec. It was engineered by Jaguar Classic at the company’s new Classic Works in Warwickshire, UK.
Jaguar I-PACE Concept
With I-PACE we started with a clean sheet and engineered a bespoke, tailored, pure electric SUV from the ground up, creating a beautiful design with everyday practicality. It’s a performance SUV, it looks stunning, is great to drive and will be on sale next year.
Jaguar FUTURE-TYPE
The Jaguar FUTURE-TYPE is a vision for the car of 2040 and beyond. The fully autonomous virtual concept explores mobility for the connected world of tomorrow, where vehicles could be shared not owned.
Full press release, images, and web video available to download here
NEW YORK, NY (9/8/17) — The Manhattan Institute will host its annual Social Entrepreneurship Awards ceremony and dinner in New York City on November 29, at which it will recognize the non-government civil society leaders who have developed innovative approaches to helping those in need. This year’s winners include those providing building materials to low-income contractors and homeowners, teaching advanced mathematics to disadvantaged students, assisting the formerly incarcerated with reentry and entrepreneurship, and creating a supportive mentorship community for kids and teens.
The $25,000 Richard Cornuelle Award for Social Entrepreneurship, designed to recognize entrepreneurs across the country who are working toward innovative solutions to our nation’s most pressing social problems, will be awarded to four organizations which share a commitment to helping those in need. The winners are:
Community Warehouse, a Milwaukee-based nonprofit, runs a members-only retail store that sells donated construction materials and is partially staffed with formerly incarcerated persons.
New York City’s Bridge to Enter Advanced Mathematics (BEAM) targets talented disadvantaged students with advanced mathematics instruction, with the goal of boosting their chances of admission at the city’s selective public high schools.
Rising Foundations and The First 72+ in New Orleans work to help the formerly incarcerated reenter society and pursue entrepreneurship with a “business incubator.”
New City Kids, based in Jersey City, NJ, lives up to its mission of “loving kids for change” by providing a structured, mentorship-focused environment ruled by a personal concern for each child.
Howard Husock, Director of the Social Entrepreneurship Initiative, said, “The Cornuelle Awards once again demonstrate the vitality of American civil society and its capacity to address some of our most challenging social problems: the integration of ex-offenders, the improvement of low-income neighborhoods, the teaching of science and math to disadvantaged students, and steering at-risk youth toward positive life choices.”
This year’s $100,000 William E. Simon Prize for Lifetime Achievement in Social Entrepreneurship honors Steven McDonald, an NYPD officer paralyzed in the line of duty who went on to travel the world sharing a message of forgiveness, faith, and community, until his death earlier this year. His story is that of the “everyman” social entrepreneur, working for and inspiring others, regardless of the hardships he faced. Steven’s wife, Patti Ann, will be accepting the award on his behalf.
Click here to read more the Manhattan Institute’s Social Entrepreneurship Awards.
If you are interested in attending the Social Entrepreneurship Awards dinner on November 29, please contact Michele Jacob at mjacob@manhattan-institute.org or 646-839-3387.
Dion K. Hickles has over 10 years of experience providing leadership in project management, real estate, construction, and engineering operations for federal and local government agencies, Fortune 500 companies, small businesses, and educational institutions. Dion is a Real Estate Broker with Re/Max Premier based in the Chicagoland area with all-around expertise in multiple aspects of real estate, site development, and construction.
He’s experienced in negotiation, conflict-resolution, and consensus building skills. Mr. Hickles has repeatedly provided expertise on major portfolio management and commercial and residential development and transactional activities for various clients. Additionally, Dion has experience collaborating with design consultants in developing schematic designs for new and existing real property.
Dion has an impressive history in defining and clarifying customers’ real property outlook by evaluating client entrance and exit strategies, performing market analysis, and ensuring his client’s needs are appropriately addressed. He’s recognized as an advanced real estate leader with a creative approach to critical thinking and proven program development and sales’ strategies. Dion is a strong communicator able to produce and manage real property buyer and seller relationships, lasting networks, and has the natural ability to interface with diverse populations.
Dion has managed real estate solutions for over 6 organizations, and he delivers strategic consulting to companies nationally. During his career, he has been promoted five times and contributed to asset growth for corporations, developers, investors, and individuals. During his tenure, he has provided his expertise on development programs totaling $8.8B.
Dion received his B.S. in Civil Engineering from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2005 and his M.S. in real estate from Roosevelt University in 2015.
Dion is on Instagram and Facebook at: @dionthebroker
His blog: http://www.chicagonow.com/building-chicago/
His website: dhickles.illinoisproperty.com
Dion Hickles’ Realtor Testimonials:
“I HIGHLY recommend Dion Hickles for any real estate or rental needs. He met every request and exceeded my expectations with respect to helping me find the perfect apartment. He set up my appointments and attended every viewing with me, making sure I was happy and did not stop until I found what I wanted. To say that Dion is an asset is an understatement. I’m very grateful and pleased with the service he provided.”
– Jessica, Chicago, IL
“Working with a first-time homebuyer takes a special level of knowledge, patience, and endurance. You need to be a part realtor, teacher, and coach. I found all of these qualities in Dion as he helped me navigate the home buying process. There were times when I felt discouraged, and Dion reminded me that what I was experiencing was normal. There were other times I walked into a property with stars in my eyes, and he brought me back to reality and was honest in sharing that he didn’t feel it was the best investment. Dion would also email me helpful links and share City of Chicago home buyer resources, which were extremely beneficial when it came time to close. A quality that really impressed me was Dion’s responsiveness. There were a number of days and nights when I called or texted at odd hours and would be pleasantly surprised that Dion would answer or text back in minutes! Throughout the process, I had a wonderful teacher, coach, and realtor, and I would highly recommend Dion to any homebuyer, but definitely one who is new to the experience.”
– Ayanna, Chicago, IL
“I began searching for a home in 2015, but had no idea who I should trust in my area to help me. I turned to Dion Hickles because I knew he was a knowledgeable realtor and could help guide me in the process. Although I was interested in homes outside of Dion’s state, he took time to help me find a realtor who could meet my needs locally. My experience was seamless in working with Dion and then, a new realtor in my home state who supported me through closing on a home. Dion was sure to check in throughout the process to confirm the referral was a good fit.
I would recommend Dion to anyone looking for a top professional in the business, and his commitment to high standards met my needs from beginning to end. You can tell he enjoys his work, which helped make my home buying process stress-free… even with an out-of-state home.”
Robyn, Washington, D.C.
“Dion worked with me under very rushed conditions. He is knowledgeable and asked all the right questions to help me make informed decisions. I am pleased with Dion and would recommend him first to everyone in need of a realtor.”
– Veronica, Chicago, IL
“Dion was very proactive, which made this process super easy and simple. For a busy person who’s always on the go, Dion did a great job of keeping me on task. His response time was impeccable, and he’s very knowledgeable about the industry. He came prepared to negotiate in my best interest. Can’t wait to work with him again!”
– Shani, Chicago, IL
