Posts made in June 2019

Forever 21 x Cheetos: Flamin’ HOT Collection!

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Launching June 6th, Forever 21 is teaming up with Cheetos for the most mischievous collection of on-trend fashion and accessories!

Turning up the heat for summer, the Forever 21 x Cheetos capsule collection celebrates the Cheetos fans’ passion for the cult-fave snack with playful statement pieces that bring the “Cheetos Look” to life! The limited-edition collection includes Cheetos Crunchy and Cheetos Flamin’ Hot printed swimsuits, sweatshirts, t-shirts, dresses and much more. The range, comprised of women and men’s styles, will be available online and at Forever 21 stores nationwide and will retail from $5 to $30.

“We are so excited to join forces with an iconic snack like Flaming Hot Cheetos,” announces Linda Chang, Forever 21 Vice President of Merchandising. “Flaming Hot Cheetos fans are so fanatical, and over the past couple of years, we have seen their love for this food illustrated all over pop culture, and in particular, via social media. We are so honored to be releasing this limited edition capsule!”

 

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“Cheetos is more than a snack brand; we’ve become a lifestyle brand among our fans,” says Brandi Ray, Senior Director of Marketing, Frito-Lay North America. “So what better way to embody that lifestyle than with a clothing line in partnership with Forever 21 – another brand with an incredibly passionate fan base similar to Cheetos.”

Facebook Agrees To Work With The NCAC

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The National Coalition Against Censorship has announced that Facebook is willing to collaborate with the group after the nude art action #wethenipple in New York City on June 2nd where 125 people posed nude in front of Facebook’s HQ. The Art Action, organized by the NCAC and world renowned photographer Spencer Tunick, was covered by CNN and picked up worldwide. 
 
Grab Them By The Ballot Founder, Harvard Law educated Dawn Robertson, participated in the photo shoot and worked with the NCAC to promote the event. She is optimistic about the collaboration but has some additional concerns to add.
 

Grab Them By The Ballot, a nude photo campaign to empower women and increase voter turnout in 2020, joined the art action to protest the behemoth’s policies regarding artistic female nudity used for activism and the shaming of women’s bodies. Frustrated by their own experience of censorship on the social media platforms and worried it could end their campaign, the grassroots non-profit eagerly got involved. Robertson posed in the photo shoot (details available upon request). 

Robertson wants to see the policies loosen and also be executed consistently with the context taken into consideration. She wants a fair appeals process with actual people readily available and the permanent disabling of ad accounts and use of an automated system addressed. 

“I was honored to be involved and respect that the NCAC and Tunick are primarily addressing the censorship and rights of artists. We are concerned about the censorship of the intersection of art, activism and the representation and treatment of female nudity. We want to create a cultural shift and normalize female sexuality and nudity” says Robertson. 

The NCAC said Facebook has agreed to put together a group including artists, art educators, museum curators, activists, and employees to consider new nudity guidelines for images posted to its social-media platforms.

“I’m a bit concerned and suggest that feminist activists and sex-positive healers, educators and entrepreneurs be included in this group to address nude expression used outside of the art world as well as the censorship of sexually related written content. Facebook may still censor content related to women’s sexual education, healing, sovereignty and empowerment.” adds Robertson.

Robertson is also concerned about the distinction between Facebook’s advertising policies and community standards and wants it to be addressed. “They are two different beasts and when advertising the censorship is far greater” she says. Robertson adds “Regarding the advertising policies, most importantly, they should apply the general community standards regarding female artistic nudity- including the exceptions allowing nudity as a form of protest -to their advertising policies. Facebook could have a opt-out feature so users aren’t solicited unexpectedly as that is their apparent concern. 
 
The strict advertising policies limit activists, artists, educators and healers from profiting from their message and building an audience” adds Robertson. “We are selling female empowerment and Facebook also needs to have actual people looking at the context of ads.”
 
“It’s important to note that there’s an option to advertise to only those who like your page which is akin to dispensing content to friends on a newsfeed. At the very least, we should be able to promote and advertise to this audience as they have essentially opted-in. It’s just as we can to our friends through our personal accounts.” Robertson adds.

Casio G-SHOCK Announces Retail Availability of MT-G Model

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Today, Casio G-SHOCK announces the retail availability of the latest addition to its luxury men’s MT-G line. Arriving with an eye- catching rainbow bezel in celebration of the MT-G line’s 20th anniversary, the new MTGB1000RB-2A incorporates bright and bold colors in G-SHOCK’s sophisticated and tough MT-G case.

First gaining attention following its debut at Baselworld 2019, the MTGB1000RB-2A comes equipped with a carbon core guard structure, providing superior strength in a sleek, lightweight case. The watch also boasts an upscale scratch-resistant sapphire crystal with non-reflective coating, giving high readability even on the brightest of days.

The MTGB1000RB-2A features several of G-SHOCK’s most premium features, including Triple G Resist Technology and Two-Way Time Sync with Bluetooth connectivity, which pairs with the G-SHOCK Connected App for accurate timekeeping. The watch also comes with self-adjusting Multi-Band 6 atomic timekeeping for an accurate hour/date display virtually anywhere on the globe as well as tough solar technology for self-charging capabilities.

The watch also boasts G-SHOCK technology such as:                                                 

  • 200M water resistance and shock resistance
  • Super Illuminator
  • Dual Dial Display
  • Super Illuminator LED Light
  • Stopwatch and countdown time
  • Daily alarm
  • Full auto calendar
  • World time (39 TZ + 27 cities)

 

Dunton Destinations Unveils Sustainability Initiative

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Dunton Destinations, a collection of three award-winning luxury properties in the Colorado Rockies, has implemented a robust on-property sustainability program incorporating renewable energy, composting, waste reduction and community outreach.

At each of Dunton Destinations’ Colorado properties – Dunton Hot Springs, the 19th-century ghost mining town turned luxury resort in the San Juan Mountains; Dunton River Camp, the luxury tented camp just four miles downriver from the hot springs; and Dunton Town House, the renovated inn in downtown Telluride – all electricity used is generated from 100% renewable energy. 

This spring, the Dunton team also began separating all paper waste and using it for fire-starting and composting – saving six cubic feet of paper from landfills per week. Additionally, the kitchen teams at all Dunton Destinations properties now make all their own yogurt, cottage cheese and cream cheese in-house, thereby eliminating 70% of its intake of #5 plastics in the form of dairy containers. The whey extracted from the in-house cheese-making process (along with all other organic waste) at Dunton properties is then taken to Bountiful Ridge Farm, where it is fed to chickens as an organic supplement to their diet; and Dunton then sources its meat and eggs from the farm for its kitchens, completing the sustainable full-circle relationship between the farm and the hotels. And the composting program at Dunton Hot Springs will soon be complete, with two in-ground composting troughs that will hold 20 cubic feet of organic waste and cardboard.

The sustainability initiatives at Dunton Destinations also extend to the guest experience, with resort guests now invited to partake in craft work throughout the properties and encouraged to become more involved in the kitchens, including Dunton Hot Springs’ new whole animal butchering demonstrations. Over the course of the year, the properties will also begin integrating candle-making, bar-craft, composting and cheese-making into the guest experience. All candles are made in-house at Dunton, using therapeutic essential oils and sustainably sourced vegetable wax. 

As part of its community outreach initiatives, Dunton has re-initiated its relationship with The Bridge, the homeless shelter located in Cortez and the only all-accessible homeless shelter in the southwest corner of Colorado. Each month, Dunton staff members participate in two volunteer nights each, serving food to guests of the shelter. 

Romy Nordlinger Is Alla Nazimova

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NYC—PLACES! The Alla Nazimova Story will show at HERE’s Summer SubletSeries: Co-Op in New York City, at the HERE Mainstage Theatre on 145 Sixth Avenue whose entrance is on Dominick street. The event is from June 11th-15th at 8:30 pm with another showing on the 16th at 4 pm. General Admission tickets are $20.

“By opening our eyes to the past, we are better able to see our present.”-Nazimova

Escaping antisemitic Tsarist Russia, she was able to go on to achieve many artistic milestones. Nazimova starred on Broadway and then became Hollywood’s highest paid silent screen icon. She also went on to become the industry’s first female director and producer with the Shuberts naming a theater after her.

Unfortunately, because Nazimova defied moral and artistic codes of her time, she was forced into obscurity. PLACES!, a theatrical multimedia solo show, tells the story of Alla Nazimova, the forgotten lesbian trailblazer, iconoclast and the greatest star you’ve never heard of. Returning from the grave, Nazimova raises her voice, reclaiming our collective history, lighting the way to diversity.

“Sexism, racism, homophobia, ageism: Nazimova was fighting these contemporary struggles back in the 19th and early 20th Centuries, but alone and without a twitter account. In writing and performing PLACES!, I am setting the record straight and telling Nazimova’s magnificent story. We are all the stories we tell, and an artist is only dead when the last person to remember them dies.” -Romy Nordlinger

Romy Nordlinger wrote and performs The Alla Nazimova Story as a one woman show. The actress is well-known for several roles such as Bull (CBS), Lancelot by Steven Fechter, and, currently, the upcoming Lancelot feature film. Some more recent credits include Florence Foster Jenkins, the web series WOMG and the upcoming Indie short, A Separation.

Talkbacks are after the performances on Tuesday, June 11th, and Sunday, June 16th with Karynne Summars of the Hedonist Magazine as well as on Wednesday, 12 June with Trav SD.

For tickets and information visit www.here.org or call +1 212. 353.3101

World’s First 3D Wooden Maps

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Enjoy The Wood debuts on KickStarter the newest 3D wooden world maps (each map consists of 55 self-assembling pieces) for your home or office interior. Easy to assemble in less than an hour, the new edition includes additional wooden inscriptions, names of locations on the map in any language, gift keychains and illuminations. Rewards for the campaign are essentially a heavy discount for the 3D Travel Wooden Map and instructions for assembly. The difference lies in the sizes of the map, which come in Medium (M), Large (L), Extra Large (XL), and Extra-extra Large (XXL).

The maps are hand-made of birch plywood and have three-layered, stylishly designed pieces available in natural, gray, blue colors or any other color of your choice! The maps are made of very detailed, precision-cut wood using high-quality techniques as well as eco-friendly materials. The exclusive feature is that you can mark all countries you’ve visited or future destinations that you might have! Maps already have tiny holes, so that you can simply put a pin in any location on the map. The world’s 15 most popular sightseeing marvels, such as Taj Mahal, Big Ben, Eiffel Tower, and others are available as beautiful push pins.

It is a high-quality minimalist 3D wooden map, created with laser-cut precision and love of tender hands. You have an option of illuminating the continents. The neon RGB LED lights glow in seven main light options and a couple of illuminations. You can regulate the brightness of the light using a compact remote control. The trendy stylish design makes it a unique wooden wall décor for your home, office or as a gift for vivid travelers!

Key features:
– All pieces are handmade of birch plywood.
– Wooden wall compass, airplanes and boats are included.
– Easy installation in under an hour as each map piece has a number that matches a template, part of the included installation instructions.
– Includes special sticky tape / double-sided removable adhesive that doesn’t ruin your walls (however do not adhere to wallpaper).
– This is not a true geographical map in that we don’t include all countries and islands. However, if you wish to have certain islands or countries added, please contact us and we gladly add it to your order. Many islands are omitted due to the size of the map. You can order more islands as add-ons.
– Comes already gift wrapped, ready for gift giving.
– 3 layers for different countries.
– 4 different colors of wood pieces (light, brown, dark brown and light brown, blue, gray or any color of your choice).
– New wooden push pins of 15 different sightseeing from all over the world
– Ocean names options.
– RGB LED (Neon colors) option, lights that glow in 7 main light options and couple of its illuminations. You can regulate the brightness of the light using a compact remote control.
– Lights are behind the continents.
– Map is placed on the acrylic background ready to be placed on the wall. So you just have to place it on the wall and connect.
– Some of the islands (the smallest) are without acrylic background and without light. You will have to stick them with tape. (which is included)
– Easy installation under 2 hours with the instruction video. Everything, including framing nails, is included (only for LED option Map).
– Works on 110V/220V. EU/US electrical plugs are available.

Fun pins for landmarks:
– Coliseum
– Eiffel Tower
– Sagrada Familia
– Burg Khalifa
– Pagoda
– Pisa Tower
– Big Ben
– Pyramids
– Parliament of Budapest
– The Great Wall
– Taj Mahal
– Machu Picchu
– Statue of Liberty
– Sidney Opera House
– Statue Jesus

Availability: The maps come in sizes: M (100x60cm/39×24”), L (150x90cm/59×35”), XL (200x120cm/79×47”) and XXL (92x66x20 cm/36x26x8 in). The maps can now be ordered on KickStarter at 30-40% discount until June 9, 2019. The prices start at 129$.

New Book of Porsche

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Porsche’s fabled 911 represents the ultimate expression of Ferdinand Porsche’s original vision of the The Complete Book of Porsche 911 perfect sports car. In The Complete Book of Porsche 911, author and photographer Randy Leffingwell provides a year-by-year overview of Stuttgart’s most famous car, from the original 901 prototype to today’s technologically advanced GT2 and GT3 derivatives and the latest 992-generation 911. Along the way, he highlights the racing, prototype, and limited-production cars—offering the most complete reference available to these top-tier sports cars.

In this book, you’ll find the air-cooled cars of 1963 to 1998, then the water-cooled 911s of 1998 to present day. With behind-the-scenes info on the evolution of this iconic sports car, this book offers the detail craved by Porsche enthusiasts. Featuring 450 images, including many from Porsche’s own historical archive and complemented by the author’s stunning photos, along with detailed technical specification tables. The Complete Book of Porsche 911 offers a thorough account of one of the most beloved, popular and influential enthusiast cars ever produced.

About the Author

Randy Leffingwell wrote his first book, American Muscle, in 1989 while still on staff at the Los Angeles Times. Since then, he has authored another 47 titles for Motorbooks and its sister publisher Voyageur Press, including Porsche 911: 50 Years, Corvette: 60 Years, and Harley-Davidson: Myth and Mystique. He lives in southern California, about 100 miles north of Los Angeles.

George Thorogood and the Destroyers “Good To Be Bad” Tour

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GEORGE THOROGOOD AND THE DESTROYERS announce their summer / fall “Good To Be Bad: 45 Years of Rock” 31-city tour, starting June 22 in Hinckley, Minnesota through October 19 in Battle Creek, Michigan, with additional dates forthcoming.

The group is in their fifth consecutive year of supporting the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) by donating $1 from each ticket sold on their “Good To Be Bad: 45 Years of Rock” tour to LLS. They will also continue donating 100% of the net proceeds from the sale of their LLS-branded Destroyers shirt to the organization.

Additionally, Epiphone recently announced the release of the Ltd. Ed. George Thorogood “White Fang” ES-125TDC Outfit guitar, featuring a vintage-inspired ES-125 hollowbody archtop in a bone white finish with removable “Cobra” sticker, new ProBuckerTM P-90 single-coil pickups, a hand-signed Certificate of Authenticity, Custom Hard Case with “snake-skin” handle, and WilkinsonTM Deluxe Tuners.

The ES-125 thin-line hollowbody was first introduced in 1956 as a student guitar, but in George Thorogood’s hands, his rare, late 50s two-pickup ES-125 was transformed into one of the most iconic instruments in American music. 

In 2018, GEORGE THOROGOOD AND THE DESTROYERS released a top-selling limited edition 7″ single for Record Store Day, saw the 180-gram vinyl re-issues of their Bad To The Bone, Born To Be Bad and Greatest Hits: 30 Years Of Rock albums, and performed over 70 dates throughout North America on their “Rock Party” tour. Thorogood was presented the 2018 B.B. King Award from The Montreal International Jazz Festival, and his Party Of One album continued to be his fastest-selling disc in over 20 years.

 It’s on tour that George & band flip the switch nightly, delivering what The Toledo Blade calls a “gut-bustin’, guitar-wailin’, face-meltin’, take-no-prisoners, good old-fashioned lunch bucket rock-and-roll show”. The Sacramento Bee says, “The Destroyers remain as they have been for years – Jeff Simon on percussion, Bill Blough on bass, Jim Suhler on guitar, and Buddy Leach on saxophone. They are without doubt one of the best touring bands in blues-rock history.” Or as Rolling Stone once raved, “George Thorogood & The Destroyers play rock & roll hot enough to melt the polar icecaps and flood the world’s major population centers.”

BANKS Announces III Tour

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Today, BANKS announced plans for a fall North American headline outing – her first since The Altar tour in 2017. The III Tour, which will kick off in Toronto on September 3 at REBEL, will include a September 8 show at Brooklyn Steel in New York and an October 1 concert at the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles. See below for itinerary.

BANKS said, “I’m so excited to get back out there and experience this next chapter with all of you. I can’t wait to see these songs that I have been working so hard on come to life.”

The fan ticket presale begins on Tuesday, June 11, at 10:00 AM local time. Tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday, June 14, at 10:00 AM local time at LiveNation.com. BANKS will offer VIP packages for each show with options that include GA tickets with priority access, Meet & Greet, limited edition merchandise, and more. Fans can visit www.VIPNation.com for more information.

Citi is the official presale credit card of BANKS’ tour. As such, Citi cardmembers will have access to purchase U.S. presale tickets beginning Tuesday, June 11, at 10:00 AM local time until Thursday, June 13, at 10:00 PM local time through Citi EntertainmentSM. For complete presale details visit www.citientertainment.com.

The Spotify ticket presale will begin on Wednesday, June 12, at 10:00 AM local time and conclude on Thursday, June 13, at 10:00 PM local time.

BANKS will also perform at such festivals as Music Midtown in Atlanta, Life is Beautiful in Las Vegas and Austin City Limits. In a live review, VARIETY praised her “Hellishly Divine Act” and noted, “[BANKS’] command of her audience was undeniable.”

Her new single, “Gimme” (Harvest Records), which is from her forthcoming album, III, has racked up over seven million cumulative streams since its debut as Zane Lowe’s World Record on Apple Music’s Beats 1. Naming it one of the songs “You Need to Listen to,”TIME Magazine observed, “‘Gimme’ is darker and heavier than her earlier work, leaning on minimalist, hollow percussion as layers beneath stuttering synths. If this is a sign of the BANKS to come, we’re promised a worthy follow-up.”

Upon release of the official video, Rolling Stone noted, “Banks creates an otherworldly club, where laser lights bend to her movement and will, slinky synth melodies flavor the moody setting and mesmerizing choreography beckons onlookers to join…the primal dance party.” BANKS served as creative director and co-editor of the video, which was directed by Matty Peacock (Billie Eilish, Benny Blanco/Halsey/Khalid). View HERE. Stream / download “Gimme” HERE.

BANKS has amassed 1.2 billion global streams to date across all of her songs, including over 600 million cumulative streams in the U.S. alone. After the release of her breakout debut album, Goddess, she became the world’s most blogged about artist. The 2014 album included the RIAA-certified Platinum hit “Beggin For Thread” and the Gold single “Waiting Game.” The Altar, released in 2016, debuted in the Top 10 in over 30 countries on iTunes. BANKS has performed on such television shows as “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” “Late Night with Seth Meyers” and “Late Show with David Letterman.” Her songs have been heard in films (Divergent, The Longest Ride) and licensed by such television shows as “Grey’s Anatomy” and “Power.”


BANKS – NORTH AMERICAN TOUR DATES

7/11 Chicago, ILHouse of Vans

9/3 Toronto, ONREBEL

9/4 Montreal, QCMTELUS

9/6 Boston, MAHouse of Blues

9/8 Brooklyn, NYBrooklyn Steel *

9/11 Silver Spring, MDThe Fillmore 

9/13 Charlotte, NCThe Fillmore

9/14-15 Atlanta, GAMusic Midtown 2019 9/16Chicago, ILRiviera Theatre

9/17 Minneapolis, MNThe Varsity Theatre

9/19 Denver, COFillmore Auditorium

9/20-23 Las Vegas, NVLife is Beautiful Festival 2019

9/24 Vancouver, BCOrpheum Theatre

9/25 Seattle, WAShowbox SoDo

9/26 Portland, ORCrystal Ballroom

9/28 San Francisco, CAThe Masonic

10/1 Los Angeles, CAHollywood Palladium

10/3 Santa Ana, CA The Observatory

10/4-6 Austin, TXAustin City Limits Music Festival

10/11-13Austin, TXAustin City Limits Music Festival

10/15 Nashville, TNMarathon Music Works

10/16 New Orleans, LAThe Fillmore

10/18 Lake Buena Vista, FLHouse of Blues

10/19 Miami Beach, FLThe Fillmore Miami Beach at the Jackie Gleason Theater

 * a Bowery Presents show

CMG and UMLE Sign Carmen DeLeon

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Capitol Music Group (CMG) and Universal Music Latin Entertainment (UMLE) have signed singer Carmen DeLeon to a worldwide recording agreement, it was announced today by CMG Executive Vice President Jeremy Vuernick and UMLE President Victor Gonzalez who jointly signed her to their respective companies.
DeLeon, who is represented by Jared Paul and Janelle Lopez of Faculty Management, was born in Caracas, Venezuela and relocated to Tampa and later to Barcelona when she was in her early teens. While in Spain she found success on that country’s edition of The Voice, drawing a devoted fan base with her infectious energy and unforgettable voice. DeLeon broadened her local following with a series of successful concerts and online covers, and the 18-year-old artist is now completing work on her U.S. debut that will be released later this year.
According to Jeremy Vuernick and Sergio Vega, Carmen is a truly talented artist with an unmistakable voice and undeniable charisma. We are approaching her development from a global perspective that’s befitting to her ability to sing flawlessly in both English and Spanish. This will allow her to further bridge the gap between Latin and Anglo audiences. We are incredibly excited to be welcoming her to the Capitol family.
Victor Gonzalez said, “We warmly congratulate Carmen DeLeon on joining our newly created synergy between UMLE/Capitol. It is a privilege to include her unique talent in our roster of a new generation of Latin singers, writers and performers. We wish her much success in this electrifying new stage of her professional career.”
About Capitol Music Group: Capitol Music Group (CMG) is comprised of Capitol Records, Virgin Records, Motown Records, Blue Note Records, Astralwerks, Harvest Records and Capitol Christian Music Group, as well as Capitol Studios and the company’s independent distribution and label services arm, Caroline. Capitol Music Group is based in Hollywood, California in the iconic Capitol Tower.
Artists that record for CMG labels include: Erykah Badu, Banks, The Beach Boys, The Beatles, Beck, Bee Gees, Jon Bellion, B.J. The Chicago Kid, Rosanne Cash, Christine and the Queens, Neil Diamond, Robert Glasper, Halsey, Don Henley, Hillsong United, Niall Horan, Illenium, Judah And The Lion, Tori Kelly, Kem, Lil Baby, Lil Yachty, Charles Lloyd, tobyMac, Paul McCartney, Vic Mensa, Migos, Ne-Yo, NF, Norah Jones, Katy Perry, Gregory Porter, Rich Homie Quan, Maggie Rogers, Calum Scott, Bob Seger, Troye Sivan and Chris Tomlin. For the U.S. 5 Seconds Of Summer, Bastille, Disclosure, Empire Of The Sun, Glass Animals, MNEK and Sam Smith. 
About Universal Music Latin Entertainment: Universal Music Latin Entertainment (UMLE) is the world’s leading Latin entertainment company with operations in the United States and Mexico. The company is home to some of the most prolific names in Latin music, including J Balvin, Sebstian Yatra, Juanes, Luis Fonsi, Karol G, Christian Nodal, Mon Laferte, Alejandro Fernandez, Los Tigres del Norte, Don Omar, Juan Gabriel and Gloria Trevi amongst many others. UMLE’s labels include Universal Music Latino, Machete Music, Capitol Latin, Fonovisa, Disa, Aftercluv, Universal Music Mexico and GTS, the company’s artist management and booking division.