WATCH TATE’S MTV VMA PRE-SHOW PERFORMANCE HERE
NAMED ONE OF YOUTUBE’S ARTIST ON THE RISE – WATCH HER PERFORMANCE HERE
MTV’S PUSH ARTIST FOR JULY – WATCH INTERVIEW & PERFORMANCE HERE
NOMINATED FOR PUSH BEST NEW ARTIST AT THE 2020 VMAS
“you broke me first”
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CHECK OUT WHAT THE PRESS IS SAYING ABOUT TATE MCRAE
“Tate McRae looks poised for a breakout year, backed by a promising debut EP in all the things i never said” – FADER
“The honest lyrics are still there but they’re joined by dark, moody beats. Her voice is smokey and instantly recognizable, sitting somewhere between Halsey and King Princess.” – INTERNS
“Not only is McRae an uber talented singer, but she’s got some serious moves.” –ELITE DAILY
“…on a trajectory to become the newest pop idol.” – NME
“The ambitious queen never stops, thankfully for the rest of us, and her music is a reflection of her unrelenting hard work. Using music to unravel and manage her emotions, Tate’s been known to release song after song, connecting with her audience as often as she can.” – LADYGUNN
“With a Lorde-like vocal pout, this 17-year-old Canadian delivers this song’s sultry melody and spiraling chorus over a slinky trap beat (“don’t be sad”)” – “VARIETY
“Tate McRae is laying down the groundwork to solidify herself as a deeply unique artist who can join the likes of other Gen-Z singers like Billie Eilish” – 1883
“…has established herself as one of pop’s bright young hopes.” – INDEPENDENT
“Tate McRae is the new teen queen” – NOTION
“Tate McRae is doing some big things in music and we can’t wait to see how big her star grows.” – SPINDLE
“With a growing fan base, impressive vocals, and relatable music, the talented young star shows no signs of slowing down.” – SPINDLE
“Irresistible pop bops galore!” – WONDERLAND
“McRae’s catchy bedroom pop is filled to the brim with propulsive rhythms, with her sharp undulating vocals drawing the listener in track after track.” – WONDERLAND
“Tate McRae has unsurprisingly won hearts and is well-worth all the attention” – TMRW
“Tate McRae is made for stardom and made to capture hearts with her deep yet relatable energy.” – TMRW
“…ranks as one of 2019’s breakout pop acts” – IDOLATOR
“40 Artists To Watch In 2020” – IDOLATOR
“Another 16-year-old with the assured talent of someone who’s been in the game for decades…” E! NEWS
“Pop stars are getting younger and more talented by the day, and McRae is next in line.” – ONES TO WATCH
“Tate McRae brings an honest, vulnerable and emotional feeling to her music.” – HER CAMPUS
The State Tourist Board of Baden-Württemberg, also known as SouthWest Germany, is home to one of the most beautiful and relaxing outdoor paradises in all of Europe: Lake Constance and its island jewels. Centrally located in the heart of Europe between SouthWest Germany, Austria and Switzerland, Lake Constance offers outdoor beauty, gardens, palaces and unique museums, including a bronze age village, the Zeppelin Museum and lakeside castles. Autumn is one of the most beautiful times of year to pedal around this special corner of Europe.
Lake Constance and its exquisite islands of Mainau and Reichenau offer visitors a safe, luxurious and outdoor destination that combines history, natural beauty, water sports, medieval villages, unique museums and luxurious hotels with Michelin menus that will appeal to the current travelers seeking a beautiful escape. Biking around Lake Constance and visiting the islands by boat is one of the most memorable ways to immerse one’s self in the environment. Visitors can start by bicycle from the city of Constance and make their way to the botanical island of Mainau and then take in the Bronze Age Village, the medieval town of Meersburg followed by the Zepplin Museum in Friedrichshafen.
Botanical Garden Island of Mainau
On the garden island of Mainau, visitors are not only treated to flowers, botanicals and beautiful trees but with exhibits that teach conservation, ecology and the influence of nature. For example, during a tour of the flower island, the island guests learn about photosynthesis in the energy pavilion and generating energy. The main events however are the flowers themselves and they do not disappoint. Year after year, millions of crocuses, tulips, daffodils and hyacinths line the Frühlingallee, peonies from China and Tibet are followed by rhododendrons and azaleas. One of the highlights in the floral year is the month of June when the roses present themselves in more than 1,000 varieties along the allee. The dahlia show has a tradition on the Mainau, which announces a colorful autumn along the banks of the island. More than 12,000 dahlias with 250 varieties unfold, and each year, they choose a dahlia queen.
The Monastery Island of Reichenau
The monastery island of Reichenau is a UNESCO world heritage site and an example of the religious and cultural role of a large Benedictine monastery in the Middle Ages. The three Romanesque churches of the island from the 9th to the 11th century illustrate the early medieval architecture in Central Europe. But it’s not just the architecture, although the buildings are a stunning combination of styles from the Carolingian, Ottoman and Salian periods. The monastery and churches open up a vital historical view into the work and production of the monks and the spread of Christianity in the western world. These monks and monastery had a powerful and lasting influence on the spiritual, intellectual and artistic life in Europe. At the time, the monastery was an important artistic center and today, the wall paintings and illuminations are significant to the art history in Europe of the 10th and 11th centuries.
You can visit each of the churches, get an overview of the art and the lifework of the monks in the museum and you can enjoy the natural beauty of the island, including orchards and gardens. It is easy to reach the island by way of the daily ferry that goes to and from many of the charming towns around Lake Constance.
The Bronze Age Village on the shores of Lake Constance
Just across the lake on the opposite shore is another UNESCO World Heritage site, the Pfahlbauten or prehistoric lake dwellings from the Late Neolithic, the Bronze Age and the Early Iron Age. In 2011, 111 places with pile dwellings in six European countries became UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including nine on Lake Constance. The museum and the village, which is a network of thatched huts built on pilings (said to be for transportation or security), provide re-enactments of the lives of the pile dwellers, including a show of their tools, such as the oldest wheel and textiles in Europe, which date from around 3000 BC. The museum shows the results of the excavations from 3,000 to 900 BC. It was the preservation of archaeological finds in the mud that enabled this unique reconstruction for early life at the lake. They provide fantastic tours in English for all ages.
Medieval Town of Meersburg – the last stop on the Baden Wine Trail
Meersburg is a must visit as it is so charming and picturesque. The town owes its baroque silhouette to the prince bishops of Constance who built sumptuous castles with the participation of the famous baroque architect Balthasar Neumann. Visitors are enamored with the charming wood framework houses, alleyways and cobblestone streets, marvelous squares and panoramic views especially from the terrace of the New Castle where you can enjoy the lake and the background of the Swiss Alps.
The Zeppelin Museum in Friedrichshafen
The Zeppelin Museum brings to life innovations in technology and art. It owes its name to the airships developed by Graf Zeppelin in Friedrichshafen. It houses two collections. The first is the world’s largest collection on airships and the innovation of “lighter than air.” The highlight of this section is the walk-in, partial reconstruction of LZ 129 Hindenburg. The museum is also gradually expanding the collection to include technically innovative products originating in Friedrichshafen that have gained worldwide significance.The art collection includes works of innovative workshops from the Middle Ages and the Baroque period. During the Third Reich, Lake Constance became a refuge for leading avant-garde artists such as Otto Dix, Max Ackermann, Erich Heckel and Willi Baumeister. These artists form another focal point of the art collection.
The City of Constance
The best place to start and end your journey is the city of Constance where you can rent your bicycles and enjoy the charming town, boutique shopping and indulge in a bit of luxury at the beautiful four and five star hotels that dot the shoreline. SouthWest Germany, officially the federal state of Baden-Württemberg, is a beautiful part of Germany that has depth and breadth of history and beauty that is inspiring and instructive. Combined with world class food and wine, beautiful countryside and charming inns and hotels, SouthWest Germany is a true vacation destination. #dreamnowvisitlater
Today, SuperM unveiled their new single and video, “Tiger Inside.” The track is from the chart-topping K-pop supergroup’s first full-length album, Super One, set for release on September 25. Like the big cat that it’s named for, “Tiger Inside” is kinetic, visceral and galvanizing, exuding strength and confidence as the septet seamlessly trade off powerful vocals and traverse musical styles. Synths conjure up the grumbling noise of a tiger alongside powerful 808 bass with distortion, creating an Asian-themed track made for the dancefloor. Bring it on SuperM urges, sending a message about overcoming hardships and challenges by bringing out the inner tiger (passion) hidden within us all. Listen to “Tiger Inside” HERE.
The accompanying music video features distinctive choreography, inspired by the movements of a tiger. View HERE.
“Tiger Inside” is the follow-up to SuperM’s100, which Rolling Stonehailed as “three and a half minutes of frenetic, high-energy fun.” Praising the band’s high-octave performance of “100″ on Good Morning America, Billboard said, “Videoing in directly from Seoul, the idols blasted through their performance, nailing energetic choreography in all-white outfits.” SuperM’s performance utilized the same cutting edge AR (Augmented Reality) technology that fueled their Beyond LIVE virtual show. View their Good Morning America performance and interview HERE. Prior to the show, SuperM did an Instagram Live interview with host Ginger Zee on the @goodmorningamerica account and set a record for the most live viewers on an IG Live in the show’s history.
Forbes said, “‘100‘ is a shot of adrenaline [SuperM] does a fantastic job of blending rapped verses into pre-choruses and other parts of the verse performed by singers, making the entire song feel like one continuous hook.” Teen Vogue hailed the song as a “bombastic celebration of SuperM’s electric, high-energy concept dialed up to a hundred.” E! observed, “[100] makes it clear these guys are not messing around. They’re coming for the crown.” The official video for 100 has amassed over 15 million views. Check it out HERE.
Fans who pre-order the forthcoming album in digital format will instantly receive “Tiger Inside” and “100.” Pre-order / pre-save Super OneHERE.
About SuperM
SuperM brings together seven outstanding artists: SHINee’s Taemin, EXOߣs Baekhyun and Kai, NCT 127’s Taeyong and Mark, and WayV’s Lucas and Ten. With the October 2019 release of The 1st Mini Album SuperM. SuperM made history as the first Asian artist to debut at No. 1 on the Billboard 200. The EP also topped the Artist 100, Top Album Sales, Digital Album, World Album, Top Current Album, Internet Album and World Digital Song Sales charts. In early 2020, the Los Angeles Times observed, The Avengers of K-pop comparisons come up often, but maybe instead think of the 1992 U.S. Olympic basketball Dream Team, with seven-part harmonies and two-hour sets of impeccable choreography.
At the crossroads of art, science and technology, ARTECHOUSE brings true 21st century art experience as the first innovative platform for experiential, genre-bending, one-of-a-kind multimedia art exhibitions and explorations.
INSTALLATIONS/EXHIBITS
Washington, DC –
Hanami: Beyond the Blooms is extended through October 4th due to popular demand
ARTECHOUSE DC plans to reopen to the public in a limited capacity on Thursday, July 9th as part of the Washington D.C. Phase 2 reopening process. The exhibition on view will be HANAMI: Beyond The Blooms, whose run was cut short after just 2 days due to COVID shutdown in mid-March. The digital installation was originally intended as an official part of the National Cherry Blossom Festival for the third year in a row, but now can serve to all of us as a chance to experience the thrills and beauty of a seasonal phenomenon beyond its limited organic time-span, and revisit the spring season most of us spent indoors.
This installation, in collaboration with Japanese illustrator Yuko Shimizu, continues with the 2020 ARTECHOUSE theme of exploring the intersection of creativity in science and art. Hanami: Beyond the Blooms shows us how technology and code can bring illustration and nature to life in new and unexpected ways, allowing the guests to enjoy the thrills and beauty of a seasonal phenomenon beyond its limited organic time-span.
TIMES & TICKETS:
Hanami: Beyond The Blooms is on view July 9th -September 7th, 2020 Monday – Thursday / 12pm-8pm (7pm last session)
Friday – Sunday / 10am-10pm (9pm last session)
Children: $12 online / $17 onsite
Students, Seniors, Military & First Responders: $15 online / $20 onsite
Adults: $19 online / $24 onsite
Families: $45 for 2 Adults & 2 Kids
LOCATION: ARTECHOUSE is located between the Smithsonian and L’Enfant Plaza Metro stations at 1238 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, DC just next door to the Mandarin Oriental hotel.
New York City –
We are reopening on September 4th with Shohei Fujimoto’s Intangible Forms, which will be on show until October 4th
ARTECHOUSE, the nation’s first innovative digital art space with multiple locations across the United States, reopens its Chelsea Market location on Thursday, September 3rd as part of the New York City’s reopening process. Initially opening its doors to great success in the Fall of 2019, they will re-inaugurate the venue withIntangible Forms, akinetic audio visual laser performance and installation by Japanese multimedia artist Shohei Fujimoto, whose run was cut short after only 10 days in mid-March. ARTECHOUSE NYC reopens with limited capacity and other protocols in place to ensure the safety and health of its visitors.
TIMES & TICKETS
Intangible Forms is on view to the public September 3rd – October 4th, 2020
Daily General Admissions: Monday – Thursday 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Friday – Sunday 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
$24 Adult
$20 Student (with ID), Senior (65+), Military & First Responders (with ID)
$17 Children (4-14 years old)
FREE for children under the age of 4
Miami, Florida –
Open w/ Refik Anadol’s Machine Hallucinations
This exhibition features Anadol’s worldwide traveling immersive installation titled “Infinity Room” seen by more than a million people around the world in museums and galleries, including a half-million during a tour in China alone last year, three infinity boxes and a selection of multimedia works spanning his celebrated career.
TIMES & TICKETS:
Thu-Mon 2pm-9pm // Ages 6+
Children: $12 online / $17 onsite
Students, Seniors, Military & First Responders: $15 online / $20 onsite
Adults: $19 online / $24 onsite
Families: $45 for 2 Adults & 2 Kids
APP –
We Rise Above in collaboration w/ Afrosurrealist artist Vince Fraser premiered last week in solidarity with the March on Washington anniversary and is available on the ARTECHOUSE app worldwide now
ARTECHOUSE is thrilled to announce a to-go version of their celebrated augmented reality (AR) Drinks in partnership with some of the most vibrant Washington, DC bars and restaurants – Colada Shop, Dolcezza, Maketto and Thamee. Served from a to-go cart at ARTECHOUSE’s entry, the program will launch on August 14th, and be available Friday-Sunday through the duration of “HANAMI: Beyond The Blooms”.
SAFETY PROTOCOLS:
In order to provide contactless check-ins, ticket purchases must be placed online at HERE. Tickets purchased online in advance will receive $5 off.
New operating hours have been put in place to ensure sufficient time for cleaning and sanitation.
Art space sessions continue to be limited in capacity along with split session start times to ensure seamless entry and proper social distancing.
Mask or face coverings must be worn inside the art space at all times.
Hand sanitizing stations have been added throughout the art space.
Suggested safe distancing of 6 feet apart from others will be strictly enforced.
Professional cleaning and sanitizing will take place prior to each daily opening.
Hourly cleaning and sanitizing of the art space will be performed by team members.
Visitors that are experiencing illness symptoms will have the option of rebooking.
ABOUT ARTECHOUSE:
ARTECHOUSE connects progressive ideas, artists and audiences to stimulate innovation and creativity. We believe in the power of art, science and technology to change the world for the better and are on a mission to empower the creation of new, experiential and exploratory art forms that make an impact. What started out as the nation’s first digital art space, is now a home, online and off, for technology driven art innovation. From our physical, immersive art spaces in Washington D.C., New York and Miami to our extended reality (XR) mobile app, ARTECHOUSE connects progressive ideas, artists and audiences and stimulates interest in the limitless possibilities of technology, science and creativity.
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In celebration of Duckwrth’s newest album SuperGood, he has teamed up with LA based General Admission to bring merch items that complement the West Coast funk and soul feeling from the album. The drop features a tee and hoodie with artwork and colors tying back into the projects warm and soulful color palette. Everything is printed on General Admission’s cut and sew blanks featuring hits of puff prints on garment dyed and washed bodies. All items are made in Los Angeles. Available now at www.generaladmission.com.
ABOUT REPUBLIC RECORDS A division of Universal Music Group, the world’s leading music company, Republic Records is home to an all-star roster of multi-platinum, award-winning legends and superstar artists such as Ariana Grande, Drake, Florence + the Machine, Greta Van Fleet, Hailee Steinfeld, Jack Johnson, James Blake, James Bay, Jessie J, John Mellencamp, Jonas Brothers, Julia Michaels, Kid Cudi, Liam Payne, Lil Wayne, Lorde, Metro Boomin, NAV, Nicki Minaj, Of Monsters and Men, Pearl Jam, Post Malone, Seth MacFarlane, Taylor Swift, The Weeknd, Zendaya and more. Founded by brothers and chief executives Monte and Avery Lipman, it is also comprised of innovative business ventures, including American Recordings, Boominati Worldwide, Brushfire, Casablanca Records, Cash Money, Lava Records, Monkeywrench, XO, Young Money, among others. Republic also maintains long-standing strategic alliances with Universal Music Latin Entertainment (J Balvin and Karol G) and Hollywood Records. In addition, Republic has expanded to release high-profile soundtracks for Universal Pictures (Fifty Shades of Grey), Sony Pictures (Spider-Man Into the Spider-Verse) and NBC TV (The Voice), as well as other notable film and television franchises. Extending further into the worlds of film, television, and content, Republic launched Federal Films in order to produce movies and series powered by the label’s catalog and artists. Its first production was the Jonas Brothers documentary Chasing Happiness for Amazon Prime Video
Latin GRAMMY® winning producer Tainy and global superstar J. Balvin have reached #1 on radio in the United States and Puerto Rico with their global hit “Agua”, earning them the #1 spot on Billboard’s Latin Pop, Latin Airplay and Latin Rhythm charts. Radio success comes to no surprise with “Agua” accruing over 500 million streams combined. Also, it has also become a viral hit with the “Agua Challenge” on platforms like Instagram and Tik Tok.
The song is the first single off the upcoming Paramount Animation/Nickelodeon film THE SPONGEBOB MOVIE: SPONGE ON THE RUN’s soundtrack. To clarify, multimedia company NEON16 and award-winning producers Tainy and Lex Borrero spearheaded and executive produced this soundtrack. In addition, NEON16 has curated the official film soundtrack for the next installment in the SpongeBob franchise by bringing together some of the industry’s most prolific and innovative artists to collaborate.
“It’s not everyday that you can collaborate with such a huge brand like the Spongebob franchise is, so to have the opportunity to do so and to see the song have success, it means the world to us. Paramount Animation and Nickelodeon have been great partners in this process and we are excited to share with you the rest of the soundtrack for this incredible feel good film.” comments Lex Borrero, NEON16 President.
The soundtrack, set to be released on NEON16/Interscope Records, will include songs by Tyga, Swae Lee, Lil Mosey, Weezer, Snoop Dogg, The Flaming Lips, Kenny G, Cyndi Lauper and more. Also, THE SPONGEBOB MOVIE: SPONGE ON THE RUN, will debut digitally in the U.S via premium video on demand in early 2021 and then move exclusively to CBS All Access, ViacomCBS’ subscription video on demand and live-streaming service, following the Premium Video on Demand window.
One of the world’s leading film and TV memorabilia companies announced the results from their Los Angeles-based live auction of film and TV memorabilia, with items on offer fetching in excess of $6.2M. Prop Store’s unique Entertainment Memorabilia Live Auction was held last week over two days (Thursday 27th August and Wednesday 26th August 2020) at Prop Store’s Los Angeles office and broadcast around the world via a live stream.
Hundreds of bidders from around the world took part in Prop Store’s live auction, which achieved outstanding results over two days of exciting and intensive bidding. Hundreds of props, costumes and related entertainment memorabilia were sold during Prop Store’s Entertainment Memorabilia Live Auction.
Notable sales included (all figures stated are the total sale prices paid by the buyer, which include the buyer’s premium):
Pete “Maverick” Mitchell’s (Tom Cruise) Fighter Pilot Helmet from TOP GUN (1986) sold for $325,000
Darth Vader Promotional Costume With Poster-Matched Helmet from STAR WARS: A NEW HOPE (1977) sold for $287,500
Raven Bar & Well of Souls Staff of Ra Headpiece from RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK (1981) sold for $137,500
Stormtrooper Helmet from STAR WARS: EPISODE IV – A NEW HOPE(1977) sold for $137,500
Xenomorph Queen Model Miniature Puppet from ALIENS (1986) sold for $106,250
Duros Cantina Alien Mask fromSTAR WARS: A NEW HOPE(1977) sold for $100,000
Josey Wales’ (Clint Eastwood) Screen-Matched Blank-Firing Hero Colt Walker-Style Revolver fromTHE OUTLAW JOSEY WALES(1976) sold for $90,625
Screen-Matched Jumanji Game Board from JUMANJI (1995) sold for $87,500
Ellen Ripley’s (Sigourney Weaver) Screen-Matched Practical Special Effects Colonial Marine Flamethrower Unit from ALIENS (1986) sold for $78,125
Cliff Booth’s (Brad Pitt) Blue Karmann Ghia fromONCE UPON A TIME…IN HOLLYWOOD(2019) sold for $62,500
Rick Dalton’s (Leonardo DiCaprio) Yellow Cadillac Coupe De Ville fromONCE UPON A TIME…IN HOLLYWOOD(2019) sold for $56,250
Sergeant Apone’s (Al Matthews) Screen-Matched U.S. Colonial Marines Armor Costume from ALIENS(1986) sold for $53,125
RoboCain (Tom Noonan) Stop-Motion Puppet from ROBOCOP 2 (1990) sold for $40,625
Freeman Lowell’s (Bruce Dern) Screen-Matched Hero Costume from SILENT RUNNING (1972) sold for $40,625
Pvt. Frost’s (Ricco Ross) Screen-Matched Helmet from ALIENS (1986) sold for $37,500
Marty McFly’s (Michael J. Fox) Left Nike MAG Sneaker from BACK TO THE FUTURE PART II (1989) sold for $34,375
Lisle Von Rhuman’s (Isabella Rossellini) Potion Vial from DEATH BECOMES HER (1992) sold for $34,375
Steve Rogers’ (Reb Brown) Captain America Costume from CAPTAIN AMERICA (T.V. MOVIE, 1979)/CAPTAIN AMERICA II: DEATH TOO SOON (T.V. MOVIE, 1979) sold for $31,250
Dinosaur Input Device (D.I.D.) Electronic Tyrannosaurus Rex Armature from JURASSIC PARK (1993) sold for $31,250
Xenomorph Alien Display with Tail from ALIEN: RESURRECTION (1997) sold for $25,000
Neil Armstrong’s (Ryan Gosling) Screen-Matched Gemini Spacesuit from FIRST MAN (2018) sold for $25,000
Judge Joseph Dredd’s (Sylvester Stallone) Costume with Stunt Components from JUDGE DREDD (1995) sold for $23,750
Scissorhands’ (Johnny Depp) Scissorhands from EDWARD SCISSORHANDS (1990) sold for $22,500
Some of the least expensive lots in the auction included a Bat-Signal Blueprint from Joel Schumacher’s BATMAN FOREVER (1995) which sold for $438 (£336), and a lot of Ari Gold’s (Jeremy Piven’s) Cigars and Business Cards from the TV series ENTOURAGE (2004-2011) sold for $594 (£456).
Brandon Alinger, Prop Store’s COO commented on the auction:
“Prop Store’s first-ever Entertainment Memorabilia Live Auction out of Los Angeles was a resounding success. The bidders were out in force and we had more registrants than any prior auction of this type. Maverick proved that he is still dangerous, with the Top Gun Maverick fighter pilot helmet selling for an incredible $325,000 with the buyer’s premium – more than five times its pre-sale estimate price. Darth Vader, cinema’s greatest villain, was not far behind – an original 1977 Vader touring costume sold for over $285,000 with buyer’s premium. We thank the many film fans and collectors who took part in the event and look forward to our next auction, which will be later this year from our London office.”
Prop Store’s annual UK Entertainment Memorabilia Live Auction is back later this year, with an exciting two-day event taking place on Tuesday 1st and Wednesday 2nd December 2020, featuring 900 lots – giving collectors another opportunity to get their hands on incredible pieces of movie history. Register for the auction now HERE.
Recently, our team journeyed to Washington, D.C. for the National Action Network’s Commitment March. The August 28 march marked 57 years since the March on Washington where Martin Luther King Jr. gave his historic “I Have A Dream” speech. According to the National Action Network’s website, the goal of the march was to advocate for comprehensive police accountability reform, promote participation in the Census and motivate voters to cast their ballots in the upcoming Presidential election.
The National Action Network was founded by Rev. Al Sharpton in 1991. With nearly 100 chapters nationwide, the civil rights organization works in the tradition of Martin Luther King, Jr. to achieve “one standard of justice, decency, and equal opportunities for all people regardless of race, religion, ethnicity, criminal record, economic status, gender, gender expression or sexuality.”
The trip from New York to Washington, D.C. was made easy by taking Amtrak’s Acela service. Despite the higher price point, the Acela is newer and less crowded than regional trains. The express train eliminated the burden of tolls and stopped in only a few cities, arriving in D.C. after about three and a half hours. It can be stressful to travel right now, so it was a relief to see how clean the train was. The quiet car, basic free wifi and outlets on board provided the perfect environment to research and write articles on our tablets. We utilized our extra time to discuss with one another and prepare for our coverage of the march and our days in D.C.
The café offered coffee and various snack options, and the sliding glass doors made it easy for us to walk through the cars. The reclining seats were comfortable and allowed us to rest before our trip. There were also sections of four seats for those traveling in a larger group. Each passenger could bring two personal items weighing up to 25 pounds, and two carry-on bags weighing up to 50 pounds at no additional cost. Amtrak is currently offering reduced fares for two to six tickets purchased together where riders can save eight to 45 percent.
Luckily, we were able to call Amtrak in advance to ensure we could carry on our folding bicycles. With limited parking available in the city, electric bikes served as a great mode of transportation for many protesters. E-bikes such as the DYU Smart Bike and a custom scooter from Good Vibe Gliders were an affordable alternative to renting a car, and made covering and participating in the march much easier.
The Commitment March: Get Your Knee Off Our Necks started early Friday morning. Participants marched through the National Mall, many carrying signs remembering those whose lives have been lost in acts of police violence. Others displayed “Black Lives Matter” on flags, shirts and masks.
Some participants created street art during the event, voicing their support through their work. At one point, a number of demonstrators stood together in the Reflecting Pool in front of the Washington Monument. Marchers reached the section of 16 Street NW that has become known as “Black Lives Matter Plaza” around 3:30 PM before dispersing for the day.
Organizers of the march upheld COVID-19 guidelines and regulations. The National Action Network placed multiple signs throughout the National Mall encouraging social distancing, and took marchers’ temperatures as they entered the area. Face masks were distributed to people who did not have one, and visitors from high-risk areas were urged to join virtually from their homes. There was also a testing booth on site, as reported by WUSA 9.
The march was co-convened by Sharpton and Martin Luther King III. Among the thousands of attendees who gathered on the National Mall were the families of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Trayvon Martin, Eric Garner and Jacob Blake. Many members of these families gave speeches at the Lincoln Memorial, along with lawmakers from across the country. These congressmen and women pushed for legislation that would address cases of racial injustice.
Though she was not present, Vice Presidential candidate Kamala Harris shared her message to marchers via Twitter. In her speech, which was played at the event, she said, “…if we work together, to challenge every instinct our nation has to return to the status quo, and combine the wisdom of long time warriors for justice, with the creative energy of the young leaders today, we have an opportunity to make history, right here and right now.”
Yolanda Renee King took the stage to address the crowd, standing where her grandfather had led March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. In a video posted by CNN she said, “We stand and march for love and we will fulfill my grandfather’s dream.” She then led a chant of “Show me what democracy looks like; This is what democracy looks like!”
Friday was also the 65th anniversary of Emmett Till’s murder. The 14-year-old was lynched and thrown off a bridge while visiting family in Mississippi. He was abducted after “allegedly whistling at a white woman,” according to ABC 7 Chicago, and his body was found mutilated in the Tallahatchie River. Till’s family never received justice, as the two men responsible for his death were both acquitted. Till’s murder helped to spark the Civil Rights Movement in the 1950s. Civil rights leader and former congressman John Lewis wrote that “Emmett Till was [his] George Floyd” in a New York Times essay that was published on the day of Lewis’ funeral.
The trip provided a meaningful experience to stand in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement, as well as time to see local relatives. 360 President Vaughn Lowery visited his uncle Leroy Lowery, the former executive director of the Martin Luther King Jr. National Memorial Project Foundation, who raised over $120 million for the Stone of Hope.
Leroy Lowery is the son of the late Rev. Joseph E. Lowery, a civil rights leader who helped Martin Luther King, Jr. establish the Southern Christina Leadership Conference, and received the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2009. Leroy Lowery attended the march with his father in 1963 and stated on Friday, “to see that we have to march [again] 57 years later is deflating.”
Katie Welch, the music industry’s best-kept secret and next big thing, is set to release her brand new single titled “Sober” Sept. 4.
Based out of Los Angeles, Welch is more than just a triple threat. Singing, dancing, acting and hosting are just the tip of the iceberg for the activist and philanthropist.
She’s finally ready to burst onto the scene after performing for small groups of celebrities, and she will introduce her new album, “The New Renaissance,” to the world to announce her presence. The album will follow up her debut EP titled “Typical Psycho,” which was released in 2018.
Welch said “Sober,” the album’s most anticipated track, is about addiction, but doesn’t just cover substances.
“It’s also about how we allow other people to consume us; how we use our vices to supplement our longing. Toxic substances fill the hole of toxic relationships. By learning to love ourselves we can fill those holes, and to be ‘sober’ is to be whole,” she said.
Katie started performing at 2 years old and spent her childhood competitively dancing and singing in choirs, in a quartet and solo.
She first came to Los Angeles in 2010 in pursuit of a solo career, but after winning the premier season of “Off The Strip,” a singing competition in Hollywood, she took up hosting the show.
She also holds an annual Christmastime concert with multiple artists performing to benefit Toys for Tots. Additionally, she created C.A.P.E. Nation, a program under Boo2Bullying designed to empower children.
Welch said she finds music to be the best way to empower and connect us all.
“We are spiritual beings having a physical experience and we are all just matter and vibration and frequency, which is why music can affect us so deeply. Music has always been there for me in any experience I’ve ever had. I have written music for heartbreak, for healing, for hope and for pure fun and entertainment. It all serves its purpose,” Welch said. “My dream is to share the music in my heart with the world in hopes others can connect to it, to know they are not alone and realize how connected we all are.”
Combining all of her passions, like singing, dancing, performing and helping others, is what earned her the classic designation of a “Renaissance woman.”
That title inspired the name of her new album, and her music follows right along with her diverse interests.
Her vocals powerful vocals are inspired by artist like Ella Fitzgerald, Whitney Houston, Amy Winehouse and Celine Dion while also taking notes from The Jacksons, Prince, Cher, Stevie Wonder and Christina Aguilera for her music as a whole.
“It never felt right for me to lock myself into one specific genre or to label myself in a finite way,” she said. “Genre crossover and blending has been happening in music for many years, and I’m excited to see where it moves to next.I believe the whole world is on the verge of a great new era of art, culture, philosophy and enlightenment, and I can’t wait to be a part of it.”
You can pre-save “Sober” on Spotify right now by clicking right here, and you can find it streaming everywhere Sept. 4.
You can also find out more about Katie on her website by clicking right here, and you can follow her on Twitter and Instagram.
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