Posts made in July 2020

Bel-Air Athletics

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This week, sportswear brand Bel-Air Athletics is launching a series of limited edition pieces in fun paisley prints and nostalgic styles for men and women. The new pieces – including a t-shirt, a face mask and a track jacket – will be available on the site this week.
Lucky Green Reversible Track Jacket ($95): Available now and limited to only 600 pieces, the new jacket features a navy blue “Bel-Air Paisley” print on one side and luxe “Lucky Green” on the other, with a metallic gold zipper and subtle Bel-Air Athletics branding on the chest. The jacket is a remix of Bel-Air Athletics’ popular Reversible Academy Track Jacket, based on Will Smith’s iconic inside-out prep school blazer that he wore on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.
Navy Paisley T-Shirt ($35): This limited edition navy blue t-shirt- available on 7/10 – is a throw-back style tee that features the Bel-Air Athletics logo front and center in a fun paisley print. Available while supplies last.
Lucky Green Bundle Pack ($145): This bundle – only available from 7/10 – 7/13 – includes the reversible track jacket, the paisley tee, a paisley basketball and a paisley face mask.
Bel-Air Athletics is a sporty Fresh Prince of Bel-Air inspired fashion brand founded by the Fresh Prince himself, Will Smith.

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Elle King: In Isolation

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Multi-platinum and award-winning recording artist Elle King today announces the release of Elle King: In Isolation, a collection of raw demos/songs she’s recorded acoustically while quarantining at home in LA. She is working concurrently on her forthcoming third studio album for RCA Records.

This homegrown EP features three new songs “The Let Go,” co-written by Elle King with Daniel Omelio and Nick Long, “Over Easy” produced by Elle and co-written with Madi Diaz & Jessica Maros, and “The Only One,” written and produced by Elle King.

Click HERE to watch the “at home” performance video filmed in her living room for “The Let Go” that premiered on Rolling Stone.

Elle has recently experienced a massive streaming resurgence with her outrageously fun take on “My Neck My Back” featured in the Netflix film The Wrong Missy, and her most recent single “Baby Outlaw” is featured in the Charlize Theron-starring film The Old Guard released today, also on Netflix.

About Elle King:

Multi-platinum and award-winning recording artist Elle King has enjoyed over 1.2 billion streams worldwide. Her sophomore, critically acclaimed album Shake The Spirit was released in late 2018 and follows her debut album Love Stuff, a sultry, badass mix of rock and roll, blues, and country, with a twinge of pop. Love Stuff introduced the world to Elle King and featured her breakthrough single “Ex’s & Oh’s,” which earned her two GRAMMY nominations and was certified double platinum. Her breakthrough single hit No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot Rock Songs Chart and topped the AAA, Hot AC, and Alternative Radio charts, leading King to become the second female artist in 18 years to reach No. 1 at the latter format. Additionally, she’s collaborated with Dierks Bentley on “Different for Girls,” their #1 Country Airplay chart-topper and CMA Award-winning single for “Musical Event of the Year.”

Her lead single off of Shake The Spirit “Shame,” marked her fourth radio #1 single and led Elle to become the only act in history to have scored number 1 singles on the Adult Pop Songs, Adult Alternative Songs, Alternative Songs, and Country Airplay charts. Her follow up single “Baby Outlaw” achieved Top 15 charting at AAA Radio.

Rolling Stone wrote of her Austin City Limits live set: “Elle King is a little bit country, a little bit rock n’ roll, but ultimately, she’s punk as fuck.” Variety wrote of her Philadelphia Shake The Spirit tour date “…King churned the clotted cream of punkish country, raw R&B, crotchety rock and deep blues into rich, buttery musical drama with her band, The Brethren… (she) belted, crooned, purred, sauntered and swaggered her way through a tautly rocking set…one thing became very clear: nearly every song that came before (the finale) was equally contagious, catty-cool, and hit-worthy.”

Buy/stream/watch Elle King: In Isolation HERE.

Watch “The Let Go” Official Video HERE.

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StaySolidRocky – “Party Girl”

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With a knack for melody and the unshakable will to succeed, StaySolidRocky is one of rap’s most talented teenagers. Connecting with Lil Uzi Vert, the 19-year-old drops his highly anticipated follow up to certified gold hit “Party Girl” remix today via Columbia Records. A love-drunk anthem, “Party Girl” remix which has eclipsed to over 53.2 million views on YouTube, is anchored by a soaring verse from Lil Uzi Vert as they skate through the somber keys with IG caption-worthy lyrics. Listen to the new track HERE.

Along with the “Party Girl” remix, Rocky announces Fallin’, his new EP. Ping-ponging between hard-hitting bangers and melodic rap jams, Rocky has perfected a unique adlib style of approaching playful lyrics over somber piano beats. The 7-track project set to drop on Friday July 17^th, carries his emotional intuition while touching on the harsh realities of falling through life with everything going on around him but understanding it’s the temporary happiness is a devil in disguise. Fallin’ EP features hit singles including “Party Girl” follow-up “Vacant Hearts” (347,000 streams), “Toxic” (660,145 video views) with production from Nashi, Chriz Beats, Drumma Boy, Glaazer, SephGotTheWaves, KFK, Chris Productions, and Niko and multiple appearances from Rocky’s frequent collaborator Big4Keezy and Lil Uzi Vert.

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Johnny & The Mongrels – Louisiana Girl

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Based in Colorado but nourished by the elixir of Louisiana music, blues rockers Johnny & The Mongrels will release both the music and the video for “Louisiana Girl,” the second single from their upcoming album CREOLE SKIES, today. The full album drops July 17.

“Louisiana Girl’ was inspired by the countless moments I was immersed in the culture, atmosphere and energy that is Louisiana,” says Ryan, who spent much of 1987 through 1990 living in the state. “The people are always living in the now, wanting nothing more than to make the best of every moment and make sure you’re always invited to come along for the ride. And specifically, it’s a tribute to the ladies of Louisiana and that spirit they eternally display.”

CREOLE SKIES
releases new video for Louisiana Girl in 360 Magazine. — Click to Watch!

YG – Swag

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Compton Rapper YG drops his new single and video for “Swag”

Despite the fun beat and lyrics of “Swag,” the music video has a political undertone to it. In the video, fans can spot Tyga and Snoop Dogg dancing along to YG’s bop, continuing the energetic message of the song. But, the video also shows YG honoring Colin Kaepernick as YG kneels in a jersey. This homage follows YG’s intertwining of the BLM movement and police brutality with his music, as seen earlier this summer in his song “FTP.” “FTP” includes lyrics about racism in the U.S. and the music video was shot at a BLM protest in LA. “Swag” and “FTP” demonstrate a powerful connection between art and politics, which YG proudly delivers and listeners eagerly await to stream.

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Artist Introduction: Safaa Kagan

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Safaa Kagan is a Los Angeles-based artist specializing in photographs of traditional people around the world

Safaa Kagan’s work celebrates varying cultures around the globe. Her portraiture work allows Safaa to visit and photograph many different tribes, communities, and countries.

Safaa Kagan is a travel photographer based between Miami and Los Angeles. Born and raised in Casablanca, Morocco, Safaa moved to the United States to pursue her dream of becoming a photographer. Safaa studied art and earned a degree in Commercial Photography. She then apprenticed under many National Geographic photographic masters such as Steve McCurry, Sisse Brimberg, and Nancy Brown, working in portraiture and travel photography. This training broadened her horizons to the massive diversity of cultures across the world, triggering her desire to immerse herself in other cultures and traditions.

Marvel x Scholastic

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Marvel Entertainment and Scholastic, the global children’s publishing, education, and media company, today
announced a multi-year Original Graphic Novel program featuring some of Marvel’s most iconic Super Heroes including Miles Morales, Kamala Khan, Shuri and more! These new stories will launch as part of Scholastic’s Graphix Media line, building from the success of Marvel and Scholastic’s prose collaboration program that kicked off earlier this year.

Next spring, Marvel and Scholastic’s new OGNs will make their debut with Miles Morales: Shock Waves, written by bestselling author Justin A. Reynolds (Opposite of Always and the forthcoming novel, Early Departures) with art by Eisner Award-nominated artist Pablo Leon (The Journey)! Following one of Marvel’s most popular characters, Miles Morales: Shock Waves will introduce readers to a riveting new story that will thrill both new and well-versed comics readers alike.

“Ever since he entered the Marvel Universe a few years ago, Miles has struck a deep and personal chord with fans around the world,” said Lauren Bisom, Editor of Marvel’s juvenile publishing. “As Spider-Man, he embodies that classic coming-of-age story. But as Miles, he represents so much more-and his life experiences, his culture, and his ability to embrace his inner strength make him one of the most important and inspirational heroes in the Marvel Universe.”

In Miles Morales: Shock Waves, Miles Morales is a normal school kid who happens to juggle school at Brooklyn Visions Academy while swinging through the streets of Brooklyn as Spider-Man. After a disastrous earthquake strikes his mother’s birthplace of Puerto Rico, Miles springs into action to help set up a fundraiser for the devastated island. But when a new student’s father goes missing, Miles begins to make connections between the disappearance and a giant corporation sponsoring Miles’ fundraiser. Who is behind the disappearance, and how does that relate to Spider-Man?

Following Miles Morales: Shock Waves, Marvel, and Scholastic will debut all-new adventures following Kamala Khan, written by rising graphic novel writer Nadia Shammas, and Shuri, written by New York Times bestselling author Roseanne A. Brown! More details on these new OGNs will be released in the coming months.

Earlier this year, the collaboration between Marvel and Scholastic launched to critical acclaim with Shuri: A Black Panther Novel by New York Times bestselling author Nic Stone; soon to be followed by Avengers Assembly: Orientation by popular middle-grade author Preeti Chhibber this August. In addition to releasing new OGNs starting in 2021, Marvel and Scholastic will continue its prose collaboration with new and sequel novels for readers everywhere.

“Our relationship with the Marvel publishing team is a true collaboration and partnership,” said Debra Dorfman, VP & Publisher, Licensing, Media & Brands. “As we grow our OGN list in licensing under Graphix Media, we can’t think of a better team to work with. How lucky are we to have Justin A. Reynolds and Pablo Leon collaborating on the first book about Miles Morales? We are equally as thrilled to welcome Nadia Shammas and Roseanne A. Brown to Scholastic.”

“The first books in our collaboration with Marvel have been enthusiastically received by critics and readers alike,” added Michael Petranek, Executive Editor and Manager, Graphix Media. “We are thrilled to bring fans of these amazing characters more stories to enjoy. We can’t wait to take our readers on new adventures and expand the breadth of our storytelling with Marvel.”

“After launching our prose novels with Scholastic earlier this year, we’ve seen a huge demand for more Marvel stories and entry points into the Marvel Universe,” said Sven Larsen, Vice President, Licensed Publishing, Marvel. “These middle-grade OGNs are the perfect next step to bring more readers in with the visual storytelling Marvel fans know and love. We’re thrilled to build our collaboration with Scholastic and
tell brand-new stories that represent the world around us, both through our characters and the creative teams behind them. We can’t wait to introduce you to this next chapter for Marvel’s heroes.”

About Marvel Entertainment

Marvel Entertainment, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company, is one of the world’s most prominent character-based entertainment companies, built on a proven library of more than 8,000 characters featured in a variety of media for over eighty years. Marvel utilizes its character franchises in entertainment, licensing, publishing, games, and digital media. For more information visit marvel.com.

About Scholastic

For 100 years, Scholastic Corporation (NASDAQ: SCHL) has been encouraging the personal and intellectual growth of all children, beginning with literacy. Having earned a reputation as a trusted partner to educators and families, Scholastic is the world’s largest publisher and distributor of children’s books, a leading provider of literacy curriculum, professional services, and classroom magazines, and a producer of educational and entertaining children’s media. The Company creates and distributes bestselling books and e-books, print and technology-based learning programs for pre-K to grade 12, and other products and services that support children’s learning and literacy, both in school and at home. With 15 international operations and exports to 165 countries, Scholastic makes quality, affordable books available to all children around the world through school-based book clubs and book fairs, classroom libraries, school and public libraries, retail, and online. Learn more at HERE

Seattle Diversity Training

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By Eamonn Burke

The City of Seattle recently held a training about Interrupting Internalized Racial Superiority for their white employees. Traits of internalized racism, according to the diversity trainers that led the session, include individualism, objectivity, and intellectualization.

The training included an extensive list of oppressive behavior that white people can commit against their co-workers, as well as a guideline for being allies to minorities. The city also encourages self affirmation in one’s contribution to the persistence of racism, with a goal of “undoing whiteness”. A visual aid of the racist “cycle” was included in the training. Another handout read: “racism is not our fault but we are responsible.”

A major focus of the training was that white people had to “give up” certain privileges to truly purge themselves of internalized racism. The diversity trainers specified these privileges to include comfort as well as social status and control. Lastly, they gave examples of achieving the status of a “white ally” to describe the goal of the training.

The goal, as described by the city in an email, is for “city employees who identify as white to join this training to learn, reflect, challenge ourselves, and build skills and relationships that help us show up more fully as allies and accomplices for racial justice.”

Hotel Boulderado Summer Packages

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2020 ushered in the 111-year anniversary for Hotel Boulderado, an iconic property located in downtown Boulder, Colorado, and this year also brought the first time in the hotel’s history that it would shutter for business. However, with the community’s support, the Boulderado re-opened on June 1st, 2020. With the increasing news and concern around the COVID-19 pandemic, Hotel Boulderado would like to assure the community that the health and safety of guests and employees is their top priority.

Since re-opening on June 1st, 2020, Hotel Boulderado is pleased to announce new Summer hotel packages for travelers of all ages. Encouraging the exploration of the beautiful community that Hotel Boulderado calls home, guests have the opportunity to enjoy a romantic lobster dinner for two with luxury accommodations, play like a pro at Flatirons Golf Course, or learn about the rich history of the iconic property. In addition, the Boulderado is offering a new Elopement Package for those looking to tie the knot in a more intimate manner.

*A Night Away Package*

For this limited-time summer package, guests can choose from a room in the hotel’s historic wing, which features Victorian décor inspired by the year the hotel opened, 1909, or the contemporary North Wing, which offers beautifully appointed rooms and sweeping views of the Flatirons. This romantic package includes a Lobster dinner for two with clam or corn chowder, a house salad, steamed potatoes, fresh sweet corn on the cob, house-made biscuit strawberry shortcake, and of course fresh steamed live Maine lobster. Guests will be able to choose a bottle of house wine based on their preference. Rates start at $229 per night, based on double occupancy. Available through July 31, 2020. Call 303.442.4344 or visit https://reservations.travelclick.com/13070?ProdID=718835&LanguageID=1 to book.

Guests and locals alike are also welcome to enjoy a weekly Lobster Pot Patio Pop-Up menu Thursdays through Sundays on the al fresco Pine Street Patio. Each week offers different specials, with a full lobster dinner and surf-n-turf options available. Two additional restaurants are open on property, including Spruce Farm & Fish and The Corner Bar.

*Stay & Play Package*

Stay and Play like a pro with this fabulous package featuring two nights of deluxe accommodations, breakfast for two each morning, and 18 holes of golf at Flatirons Golf Course. Guests are responsible for booking tee-times direct with Flatirons Golf Course (303-442-7851). Guests should note that current COVID guidelines require pre-booking and payment of fees prior to the day of play at Flatirons Golf Course. Cart rental and practice facilities are closed at this time. Walking-only play for now. Please let Hotel Boulderado know about any shuttle needs in advance. Rates start at $349 per night, based on double occupancy. Available through December 30, 2020. Call 303.442.4344 or visit https://reservations.travelclick.com/13070?ProdID=711062&LanguageID=1 to book.

*Boulderado History Package*

Explore the history of Hotel Boulderado during your stay in Boulder, Colorado. Enjoy accommodations in a deluxe room, wake-up to breakfast for two at Spruce Farm & Fish, and explore the award-winning self-guided history tour of the property with a complimentary history pamphlet and a copy of “Legend of a Landmark,” which details the history of Hotel Boulderado. Guests may reserve a guided history tour with the hotel’s in-house historian through the Front Desk. Rates start at $160 per night, based on double occupancy. Available through December 30, 2020. Call 303.442.4344 or visit https://reservations.travelclick.com/13070?ProdID=718939&LanguageID=1 to book.

*Elopement Package*

Brides who are looking for an intimate wedding experience need look no further than the Hotel Boulderado’s Elopement Package. The romantic package includes:

· The Night Before

o Fresh flower arrangement and in-room amenity upon arrival

o Cocktails and appetizers for Happy Hour in the Lobby

· On Your Wedding Day

o Breakfast for two at Spruce Farm & Fish

o Explore Boulder! Inquire about guided hikes, bike tours, and other activities (not included in pricing)

o Hair and Make-Up services for one person (on-site, or at one of our partner salons within walking distance)

o Personal florals (Bouquet and Boutonniere)

o Late afternoon ceremony at your location of choice: Grand Staircase, Boulderado Courtyard, or Juniper Room (additional locations available, not included in pricing)

o Professional Wedding Photographer for two hours

o Romantic 4-course dinner at Spruce Farm & Fish, complete with Petite Wedding Cake

This package is priced at $3,000.00 and is available to guests who book two or more nights at the hotel. Accommodations are not included in the price. You may include up to eight additional people in your ceremony and celebratory dinner. Food and beverage charges for additional guests will be billed accordingly. Custom and partial elopement packages are also available. Based on availability. Expires December 31, 2020. Call 303.442.4344 or visit https://www.boulderado.com/elopementpack/ to book.

Hotel Boulderado’s health and safety measures address disinfecting for a broad spectrum of germs and viruses, including COVID-19, and include everything from employee hygiene and handwashing to cleaning products and procedures for guest rooms and public spaces and requiring masks on all employees and guests. For more information on all safety measures Hotel Boulderado is taking regarding COVID-19, visit https://www.boulderado.com/covid-19/.

ABOUT HOTEL BOULDERADO

The Beating Heart of Downtown Boulder. Since 1909, Hotel Boulderado has offered Rocky Mountain elegance in the heart of downtown Boulder. Located one block from the famous Pearl Street Mall, Hotel Boulderado features 160 guest rooms decorated with either a modern mountain style or historic Victorian style. Hotel Boulderado exudes the welcoming, friendly and unconventional charm that makes the “People’s Republic of Boulder” so beloved. Stop in for coffee, cocktails, and conversation in Hotel Boulderado’s famous atrium lobby. Ride the original Otis elevator. Sit on the patio of locals’ favorite, The Corner Bar. Climb the grand staircase where thousands of Boulder brides and grooms have said “I do.” Enjoy creative, contemporary cuisine and brunch all day, every day in Spruce Farm & Fish. Check out License No. 1, the first Boulder bar to sport a liquor license. If you want real Boulder, you’ll find it at Hotel Boulderado.

In Full Bloom

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In Full Bloom – Award-winning, indie boxing feature

Written & Directed by Adam VillaSeñor and Reza Ghassemi

After the U.S. and Japan’s battle in WWII, Masahiro and Clint train past their limits to prepare for a long-awaited international fighting match. The film tracks these two tough, complex characters as their powerful motives parallel the overarching tension between the two nations, still in manifestation succeeding the war. The high-contrast and dark color tones within In Full Bloom’s cinematography drives the relentless emotional and physical struggles that face both characters.