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Hot Wheels Legends Tour × LA

Hot Wheels Legends Tour Returns to Los Angeles on October 8 in Search of the Next Hot Wheels Die-cast

  • Presented by Mobil 1 and in partnership with Walmart and Dickies, the world’s largest traveling car show is coming to Los Angeles on Saturday, October 8
  • This free, family-friendly event will take place at Walmart Baldwin Park from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. PT
  • The Los Angeles stop is the final in-person event of tour, ahead of the virtual Global Semi Final and Grand Finale
  • One of Los Angeles’ hottest custom builds could be the next Hot Wheels die-cast sold around the world – submit your entry now! TM

The Hot Wheels Legends Tour is returning to the car capital of the world in search of a custom build to immortalize as the next Hot Wheels die-cast on Saturday, October 8. This free, family-friendly event is open to cars of every make, model, and style from the San Fernando Valley to the Venice Boardwalk and beyond. Attendees can expect to see classic muscle cars, JDM imports, lowriders, and modified exotics, among other one-of-a-kind custom builds. Hot Wheels Garage of Legends life-size vehicles will also be on display, and limited-edition collectables, exclusive to the Hot Wheels Legends Tour, will be available for purchase.

The Los Angeles Hot Wheels Legends Tour stop will be held at 3250 Big Dalton Ave., Baldwin Park, CA 91706 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. PT. Local builders can register their custom car here: https://hotwheelslegends.com/event/2022/los-angeles

“Los Angeles is one of the most diverse cities in the world and its car culture is no different,” said Ted Wu, Vice President, Global Head of Design for Vehicles, Mattel. “Choosing just one car to move on to the finals will be extremely difficult with all of the eclectic styles that will be represented. This is our final in-person Hot Wheels Legends Tour event for 2022 and we can’t wait to see the amazing Southern California cars that will be on display.”

The judges will be on the lookout for the custom build that best showcases creativity, authenticity, and garage spirit. Each of the judges comes from a unique automotive background and their personal styles will play a major role in placing their votes. Judges for this stop include: renowned automotive artist Harold Cleworth; founder of the popular Vehicle Virgins YouTube channel Parker Nirenstein; radio DJ and podcaster Christian James Hand; The Car Girl influencer Kayla Delehant; founder of GI Automotive Amber Blonigan, along with members of the Hot Wheels design team.

Now in its fifth year, the Hot Wheels Legends Tour spans five continents and 16 countries, making it the largest traveling car show in the world. Each stop is a platform for custom car builders to showcase their passion projects with other automotive enthusiasts. The winner of the October 8 stop in Los Angeles will move on in the competition for a chance at the Global Grand Finale later this year, where the champion will have their car inducted into the Hot Wheels Garage of Legends and immortalized as an official Hot Wheels 1:64 die-cast.

Additional upcoming Hot Wheels Legends tour events include:

  • October 20: Virtual Event
  • November 10: Global Semi Final (Virtual Event only)
  • November 12: Global Grand Finale (Virtual Event only)

Dickies, the global leader in workwear, is once again proud to join the Hot Wheels Legends Tour and celebrate the brand’s do-it-yourself personality. The Legends tour exemplifies “Built not Bought” and this falls right in line with Dickies, which is proud to be present at each of the tour stops providing Dickies wear for judges and staff. In addition, select commemorative Dickies apparel will be available to consumers at each Walmart stop with proof of Dickies purchase from inside the store. Visit the Dickies booth at the event for more details. To learn more about the Hot Wheels Legends Tour, visit www.HotWheels.com/Legends.

The winner of today’s Hot Wheels Legends Tour Los Angeles stop was just announced!

About the 1956 “Berlin Buick” VW Beetle:

Rob Freeman and his 1956 Volkswagen Beetle, known as the “Berlin Buick,” took home the win at the Los Angeles Hot Wheels Legends Tour stop after driving all the way from Syracuse, NY to compete. As a child, Freeman developed the idea for a mid-engine VW Beetle. Years later, he purchased a 1956 oval-window VW body for $1,000 and began to bring his childhood dream to life. The Beetle received the “Berlin Buick” moniker thanks to the 215ci Buick V8, producing 300hp, installed just behind the rear seats. The engine was selected due to its compact and lightweight design which allowed Freeman to keep the VW’s original proportions intact. To put the power to the ground, the Beetle was fitted with 15×12 inch rear wheels and massive drag slicks. The custom-built independent rear suspension even allows the wheels to fit under the original fenders. In keeping with the Buick theme, side trim from a 1957 Buick was applied to the body and classic 1953 Buick style portholes became strategically placed exhaust outlets. Additionally, the roof of the rag-top Bug was chopped four and a half inches for a sleek appearance and the custom interior features an adapted 1949 Buick dashboard and steering wheel.  

Judges included:

  • Charlie Angulo, Hot Wheels Designer
  • Andres Andrieu, Hot Wheels Designer
  • Harold Cleworth, Renowned Automotive Artist  
  • Parker Nirenstein, Founder of the Vehicle Virgins YouTube Channel
  • Christian James Hand, Radio DJ and Podcast Host
  • Kayla Delehant, The Car Girl
  • Amber Blonigan, Founder of GI Automotive

About Hot Wheels

As a 54-year-old brand more relevant today than ever before, Hot Wheels is the world’s leading vehicle franchise which represents and unites all segments of car culture. For decades Hot Wheels has proven its influence in automotive and pop culture with legendary design and epic performance. Through unparalleled collaborations with global leaders in streetwear, fashion, luxury, entertainment, action sports and motorsports, Hot Wheels is the #1 selling toy in the world with over 8 billion vehicles sold. The brand engages fans of every generation through immersive live events, global competitions, theme park attractions, world-class digital gaming, consumer products and film and television content.

About Mattel

Mattel is a leading global toy company and owner of one of the strongest catalogs of children’s and family entertainment franchises in the world. We create innovative products and experiences that inspire, entertain and develop children through play. We engage consumers through our portfolio of iconic brands, including Barbie®, Hot Wheels®, Fisher-Price®, American Girl®, Thomas & FriendsTM, UNO® and MEGA®, as well as other popular intellectual properties that we own or license in partnership with global entertainment companies. Our offerings include film and television content, gaming, music and live events. We operate in 35 locations and our products are available in more than 150 countries in collaboration with the world’s leading retail and e-commerce companies. Since its founding in 1945, Mattel is proud to be a trusted partner in empowering children to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential.

About Mobil 1

Mobil 1TM motor oil is the world’s leading brand of synthetic motor oil. Our advanced technology allows Mobil 1 motor oils to meet or exceed some of the industry’s toughest standards and to provide exceptional protection under even extreme driving conditions. Mobil 1 motor oil is designed to help protect critical engine parts, maximize engine performance, and extend engine life. For more information, visit us online at www.mobil1.us or and follow @Mobil1 on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

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Big Sean × Yo Gotti at Drai’s

Big Sean and Yo Gotti End an Epic October of Drai’s

LIVE Performances with a Special Halloween Weekend Finale

Drai’s Nightclub will host an amazing Halloween weekend filled with treats, live performances and more

Drai’s Nightclub will host “Once Upon A Nightmare: A Dark Fairytale Story” throughout Halloween weekend with performances by Yo Gotti, Big Sean and DJ Franzen.

Yo Gotti will kick things off on Friday, Oct. 28 with a high-energy Drai’s LIVE performance. One of hip-hop’s most respected and timeless artists, Yo Gotti is the mastermind behind Billboard chart hits “Down in the DM” and “Rake It Up.” His longevity in the music industry has seen him perform alongside fan-favorite artists such as Nicki Minaj, YG and Lil Uzi Vert. 

Drai’s will then host Grammy-nominated and Billboard chart-topping artist, Big Sean, who looks to continue his incredible 2022 run with a performance at Drai’s Nightclub on Saturday, Oct. 29. Big Sean is world-renowned for his poised, charismatic tone and notably smooth delivery on hits like “Mercy” and “Big Bank.” His latest solo album, “Detroit 2,” debuted no. 1 on the Billboard 200, giving Big Sean his third chart-topping album. He recently collaborated with Hit-Boy on an EP titled “What You Expect,” which also earned a spot on the Billboard 200 and Top Rap/Hip-Hop Album charts, respectively.

Following Big Sean’s spectacular set, Drai’s resident DJ and first-class music producer DJ Franzen is set to keep the vibes rolling on Sunday, Oct. 30 with his own non-stop flow of music.

Drai’s Beachclub • Nightclub will host an October full of high-energy parties and performances featuring iconic artists, including Wiz Khalifa, DaBaby, Fabolous, Fat Joe and more, taking over the stage for full-length Drai’s LIVE concerts. Drai’s Nightclub tickets and VIP table reservations are available on the website at www.draisgroup.com. Other special requests are available by emailing info@draislv.com.

The Drai’s Beachclub • Nightclub lineup for October is listed below.

DRAI’S NIGHTCLUB:

  • Friday, Oct. 14 – Fabolous

o   The Grammy, Teen Choice Award and BET Award-nominated rapper is known for his hits “Throw It In The Bag” and “You Be Killin’ Em.”

  • Saturday, Oct. 15 – Wiz Khalifa

o   A multi-platinum selling, Grammy and Golden Globe nominated recording artist, Wiz Khalifa, is known for hits such as “We Dem Boyz” and “Black and Yellow.” Wiz Khalifa and Ronny J released a single titled “Another One” on June 10.

  •  Friday, Oct. 21 – Fat Joe

o   Grammy nominated recording artist, Fat Joe, is known for hits “All The Way Up” with Remy Ma featuring French Montana and Dre, “What’s Love” featuring Ashanti and Ja Rule and “Lean Back.” He recently released “Back Outside” with Remy Ma, Cool & Dre in 2021.

  • Saturday, Oct. 22 – DaBaby

o   BET and Billboard Music Award-winning artist, DaBaby, is known for his popular song featuring Roddy Ricch, “Rockstar,” and collaborations with some of today’s hottest artists. His most recent single is “Bonnet” featuring Pooh Shiesty.

  • Friday, Oct. 28 – Yo Gotti

o   One of hip-hop’s most respected and timeless artists, Yo Gotti, is the mastermind behind Billboard chart hits “Down in the DM” and “Rake It Up.” His longevity in the music industry has seen him perform alongside fan-favorite artists such as Nicki Minaj, YG and Lil Uzi Vert.

  • Saturday, Oct. 29 – Big Sean

o   Multi-platinum artist, Big Sean is best known for smash hits such as “I Don’t F**k with You” and “My Last.” He released a new song, in collaboration with famed R&B singer Queen Naija, entitled “Hate Our Love.” The artist recently headlined at the 2022 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival.

  • Sunday, Oct. 30 – DJ Franzen

DRAI’S BEACHCLUB:

  •  Friday, Oct. 14 – Jauz

o   Jauz is a popular DJ known for his hit tracks “Ghost” with GG Magree, “On Fire” with Hypression, “Bring Em Back” with Tynan and the remix of SHAED’s “Trampoline.” His current Off The Deep End tour focuses purely on house music all night long.

  • Saturday, Oct. 15 – Fabolous

Drai’s is the only nightclub in Las Vegas that offers full-length concerts by today’s top-charting artists. Every weekend, the Drai’s LIVE concert series brings big names like Chris Brown, 2 Chainz, Lil Babyand TIP to the rooftop of The Cromwell, with banner performances set to the stunning backdrop of the lights of the Las Vegas Strip. Drai’s Nightclub is open from 10 p.m. – 4 a.m. Friday – Saturday throughout the month. Drai’s Nightclub will be open on Sunday, Oct. 30 for a special Halloween weekend celebration. Drai’s Beachclub is open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday – Saturday until Oct. 15. The upcoming Drai’s Beachclub • Nightclub lineup can be found at https://draisgroup.com/las-vegas/calendar-view/.

About Drai’s Beachclub • Nightclub

Celebrating its 25th Anniversary as the pinnacle of nightlife in Las Vegas, Drai’s Beachclub • Nightclubtakes entertainment and nightlife to new heights in an unmatched setting – 11 stories high on the rooftop of The Cromwell with dazzling views of the Las Vegas Strip at the corner of Las Vegas Boulevard and Flamingo Boulevard. Drai’s Nightclub is a 30,000-square-foot palatial, multi-level club with an expansive dance floor, massive LED lighting systems, and modern technology featuring more than 7,000-square-feet of the most state-of-the-art high-definition LEDs in production, including a towering 80-sided LED disco ball – the only one of its kind. Drai’s Nightclub is home to Drai’s LIVE, an unprecedented concert series that provides fans with the opportunity to see full-length performances by top performers such as Chris Brown, Lil Wayne, Wiz Khalifa and Lil Baby in an up-close setting unlike anything else in the world.Drai’s Nightclub is open from 10 p.m. – 4 a.m. Friday through Sunday. Drai’s is located at the corner of Las Vegas Boulevard and Flamingo Boulevard. Drai’s Beachclub is a 35,000-square-foot oasis with multiple pools shaded by eight towering palm trees, a variety of cabanas and bungalows, a full-service gourmet kitchen and two full-service bars. The legendary Drai’s After Hours has solidified itself as the ultimate late-night, see-and-be-seen party destination for 25 years. Drai’s After Hours is a sleek, sexy lounge where DJs play chart-topping songs of today, including top 40, Latin and hip-hop music. In addition to bottle service, Drai’s After Hours is one of the only spots on the Strip to offer hookah nightly. Drai’s After Hours is open from 1 a.m. – 6:30 a.m. Thursday through Sunday. More information, including reservations, tickets and hours, is available at DraisGroup.com. Follow Drai’s on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram – @draislv, @draisbeachclub and @draisafterhours.

About The Cromwell

The Cromwell – named a Top 10 “Best U.S. Casino” by USA TODAY 10BEST Readers’ Choice, recipient of the Forbes Travel Guide Recommended Awardand the first standalone boutique hotel on the famed Strip – brings an exclusive, luxury lifestyle hotel experience to the Las Vegas Strip, focusing on hospitality, amenities and personalized service. The Cromwell is the first hotel in Las Vegas to offer mobile key technology for digital, keyless entry to rooms via the guests’ iOS devices. Located on the bustling corner of Las Vegas Boulevard and Flamingo Road – directly across from Caesars Palace – The Cromwell keeps it intimate with 188 rooms including 19 suites, a personalized virtual concierge service named Ivy, a 40,000-square-foot casino, Bound – the elevated hotel lobby bar, Interlude – a casino lounge featuring live entertainment, award-winning GIADA – the first-ever restaurant by celebrity chef and television personality Giada De Laurentiis, Drai’s Beachclub • Nightclub – a 65,000 square-foot rooftop pool and nightclub with day and nightlife experiences boasting open-air, panoramic views from 11 stories above the iconic Las Vegas skyline, and Drai’s After Hours – located at its original home beneath the boutique hotel. The Cromwell is operated by a subsidiary of Caesars Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: CZR). For more information, please visit thecromwell.com  or the Caesars Entertainment Las Vegas media room. Find The Cromwell on Facebook and follow on Twitter and Instagram. Must be 21 or older to gamble. Know When To Stop Before You Start.® If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-522-4700 ©2021, Caesars License Company, LLC.

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LIL BABY – “HEYY”

LIL BABY DROPS NEW SINGLE  “HEYY” WITH DYNAMIC MUSIC VIDEO 

Atlanta’s own Grammy-nominated rapper, mogul, and philanthropist Lil Baby releases his newest single  “Heyy” with a new video, out now via Quality Control Music Group/Wolfpack Global Music/Motown Records. Lil Baby picks up where he left off with the new release, as he builds steam towards his long-awaited forthcoming album It’s Only Me, due this Friday, October 14th. In the new, Ivan Berrios directed video, Lil Baby unapologetically enjoys his hard-earned splendor, flaunting diamonds amidst his self-created luxury. While surrounded by his lavish empire, Lil Baby’s hardbody  “Heyy” reveals  “It’s a better life I have. I come from the bottom of the bottom. They didn’t know we important. Tell them I’m their hero. ”

Watch the video HERE.

 “Heyy ” foreshadows Lil Baby’s highly anticipated new album It’s Only Me, poised to be one of the most impactful releases across all genres in 2022. The 23-track album follows his seminal 2020 album My Turn, and features notable artist appearances including Future, Young Thug, Nardo Wick, Fridayy, Rylo Rodriguez, Jeremih, and Pooh Shiesty.

Preorder It’s Only Me HERE.

Lil Baby has established himself as one of the most renowned and critically-acclaimed artists in the world since his debut in 2017. Lil Baby’s famed catalog has surpassed 22 billion global streams and he’s accumulated an ever growing list of accolades including BET’s Best New Artist from, VEVO‘s Top Performing Hip-Hop Artist of 2020, Rap Caviar MVP, Apple Music’s Global Artist of the Year, multiple Grammy nominations, and a notable MTV VMA win for Best Hip Hop for  “Do We Have A Problem “ with Nicki Minaj. His milestone 2020 album My Turn was the most streamed and highest selling album of the year, and his smash-hit  “Drip Too Hard” with Gunna recently joined an elite group of only 85 songs in history to receive an RIAA Diamond certification. The rapper is coming off the heels of his North American  “One Of Them Ones ” Tour with Chris Brown, as well as the premiere of his documentary Untrapped: The Story of Lil Baby via Amazon Prime Video, sharing an intimate eye into Baby’s storied career. 

With such a storied rise to rap royalty and his relentless hit creation, Lil Baby’s potential still remains untapped.

ABOUT LIL BABY:

Some artists define a genre, but Lil Baby defines a generation. The GRAMMY Award-winning rapper has smashed records, made history, and impacted the course of modern hip-hop with his instantly identifiable and inimitable style. He has garnered dozens of multi platinum certifications and tens of billions of streams as arguably the biggest new rapper to emerge this decade. Following the success of his platinum full-length debut Harder Than Ever in 2018, he seized #1 on the Billboard Top 200 with 2020’s My Turn, becoming  “the year’s #1 selling and #1 streaming album in the US. ” At first, it cemented him as  “2020’s first and only artist to go double-platinum, ” but it has since gone quadruple-platinum and has logged 85 weeks in the top 10 of the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart marking the longest top-tier run in the chart’s history. 

He notably tied Prince and Paul McCartney for Billboard Hot 100 hits and Taylor Swift for  “most weeks atop the Billboard Top 200 in 2020” with a total of 6. Out of eight nominations, he scored his first GRAMMY Award in 2022. He has appeared on the covers of Rolling Stone and the Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Power Players Issue in addition to receiving honors from VEVO, Rap Caviar, the Apple Music Awards, and more. He teamed up with Lil Durk for The Voice of the Heroes, marking his second #1 debut on the Billboard Top 200. It’s just the beginning though. He’s bound to revolutionize the culture again with his third album in 2022. Most recently, he released  “Right On” and  “In A Minute” which both songs debuted on Billboard’s Hot 100 chart. This feat puts Lil Baby in rare territory, making him the youngest of only 12 artists to have ever landed 100 or more songs on the Hot 100. This generation belongs to Lil Baby.

FOLLOW LIL BABY:

Twitter | Instagram | Tik Tok

Quavo & Takeoff "Only Built For Infinity Links" VIA 360 MAGAZINE

QUAVO × TAKEOFF

QUAVO & TAKEOFF UNLEASH NEW ALBUM

ONLY BUILT FOR INFINITY LINKS

STREAM THE ALBUM HERE

WATCH THE “NOTHING CHANGED” VIDEO

Famed Atlanta rap duo Quavo & Takeoff have unleashed their hotly-anticipated collaborative LP Only Built for Infinity Links, out now via Quality Control Music Group/Motown Records. The high-powered duo unite with electric-chemistry as well as an impressive slate of feature artists including Mustard, YoungBoy Never Broke Again, Young Thug, Gunna, Summer Walker, Birdman, and Gucci Mane with iconic production from DJ Durel, Murda Beatz, Buddha Beats, Money Musik, and more. Only Built for Infinity Links is a deep-dive into Quavo & Takeoff’s universe through their melodic and expansive adlibs, infectious hooks, and their agile wordplay. To accompany the release, Quavo & Takeoff shared a new music video for “Nothing Changed.”

“We wanted to pay tribute to some of the best rap duos of all time with this album and remind the culture that we’re really one of them. Raekwon and Ghostface, Outkast, The Throne, and now Quavo and Takeoff.” – Quavo

“This is a no skips type of album. We wanted it to play through like a live show, we come in strong and then bring you on a journey. Definitely knew we had to bring out icons only for the features.” – Takeoff

Only Built for Infinity Links follows a string of the critically lauded singles “Us. vs. Them” featuring Gucci Mane, “Big Stunna” featuring Birdman, the RIAA Gold Certified multi-million streamed “Hotel Lobby”, and the recent, hard-hitting “Nothing Changed”. On Thursday, in celebration of the new project, the pair performed live on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. Quavo & Takeoff’s collaborative debut captures the dynamic duo at their best as a team of prolific icons that continue to push the culture forward. 

ONLY BUILT FOR INFINITY LINKS TRACKLIST:

01 – Two Infinity Links

02 – Tony Starks

03 – Hotel Lobby 

04 – Bars Into Captions

05 – See Bout It ft. Mustard

06 – To The Bone ft. YoungBoy Never Broke Again

07 – Not Out

08 – Chocolate ft. Young Thug and Gunna

09 – 2.30

10 – Look @ This

11 – Mixy ft. Summer Walker

12 – Messy

13 – Nothing Changed

14 – Integration

15 – Big Stunna ft. Birdman

16 – Us vs. Them ft. Gucci Mane

17 – Hell Yeah

18 – Tools

ABOUT QUAVO

Along with bringing trap to the masses as one-third of Migos, rapper/producer Quavo brings his triplet flows and personalized style to his solo releases and a multitude of other artists’ tracks as a featured guest. His 2018 solo album Quavo Huncho rose to the number two spot on the Billboard charts, and he appeared as a guest on several songs that did time in the Top Ten, including hits from Drake, Justin Bieber, and Post Malone. Quavo frequently releases new material in the form of non-album singles, including songs like 2020’s “Too Blessed,” 2021’s “Strub Tha Ground,” and 2022’s “Hotel Lobby.

Quavo was born Quavious Marshall in 1991 and grew up in Lawrenceville, Georgia. Alongside Offset (his cousin) and Takeoff (his nephew), he helped form Migos in 2009 and they released their first mixtapes, Juug Season in 2011 and No Label in 2012. (No Label went on to receive a sequel in 2014.) However, it wasn’t until the release of the track “Versace” from their 2013 mixtape, Young Rich N*ggas, that they came to full prominence. The song was a breakout hit, receiving further exposure when Drake produced a remix. In 2014, Quavo was named “most influential rapper” by the online hip-hop community Complex Music. In subsequent years, he appeared on further releases with Migos, most notably their full-length albums Yung Rich Nation (2015) and C U L T U R E (2017). He also appeared on tracks like “Champions” for Kanye West‘s GOOD Music label and performed alongside Young Thug on 2016’s “Fuck Cancer,” and on 2017’s “Go Off” with Travis Scott and Lil Uzi Vert for the Fate of the Furious movie soundtrack. Huncho Jack, Jack Huncho, a collaborative project with Travis Scott, was also released in 2017. The following year, Quavo released a series of solo singles, including “Workin Me” and “Bubble Gum.” Those tracks found their way onto his official solo debut, Quavo Huncho, which arrived in October 2018. The album featured guests such as Drake, Travis Scott, Kid Cudi, 21 Savage, Offset, Takeoff, and even Madonna. Quavo continued adding flare to other artists’ singles with featured verses over the next few years, appearing on tracks by E-40, Don Toliver, Iggy Azalea, Major Lazer, 2 Chainz, and many others. In 2018, Quavo was featured on DJ Khaled‘s “No Brainer,” which peaked at number five on the charts, and in 2020 he was featured on another track that hit that mark with his contributions to Justin Bieber‘s single “Intentions.” He also issued several singles of his own, including the 2021 song “Strub Tha Ground,” featuring Yung Miami. The following year saw Quavo team up with Takeoff on the singles “Hotel Lobby”, “Us vs Them” ft. Gucci Mane, and most recently “Big Stunna” ft. Birdman.

ABOUT TAKEOFF

Takeoff is the youngest member of trap trendsetters Migos, whose songs “Versace” and “Bad and Boujee” became major streaming hits, and whose 2017 sophomore album, Culture, topped the pop charts in both the U.S. and Canada. Along with his contributions to Migos, Takeoff released his solo full-length debut, The Last Rocket in 2018, along with singles like the 2022 Rich the Kid collaboration “Crypto.”

Born Kirshnik Khari Ball on June 18, 1994 in Lawrenceville, Georgia, Takeoff started Migos in 2009 with family members Quavo and Offset in a bid to escape the ghetto cycle of poverty and crime. Their breakthrough single, “Versace,” came out in 2013; the album Yung Rich Nation followed in 2015, and Culture came two years later. Takeoff’s non-appearance on the album’s 2016 lead single, “Bad and Boujee,” caused a minor Internet controversy; he brushed it off, claiming he was simply unavailable for the recording session. In May of 2017, he released his first solo track, “Intruder.” Takeoff occasionally appeared solo as a featured performer on tracks by other artists, including Jose Guapo, Chill Will, and, most notably, Calvin Harris, on the song “Holiday” from the Scottish producer’s 2017 album Funk Wav Bounces, Vol. 1.

Migos’ third album, the lengthy, 24-track Culture II, was released in January 2018. Takeoff made his own full-length debut in November of that year with The Last Rocket, which debuted in the Top Four on both the R&B/hip-hop chart and the Billboard 200. Appearances on various singles followed over the next few years, including featured roles alongside Rich the Kid on “Too Blessed” and YRN Lingo on “All Time High,” both released in 2020. In 2022 he reunited with Rich the Kid for woozy recent single “Crypto” and teamed up with Quavo on the new singles “Hotel Lobby”, “Us vs Them” ft. Gucci Mane, and “Big Stunna” ft. Birdman.

KEEP UP WITH TAKEOFF: Twitter | Instagram

KEEP UP WITH QUAVO: Twitter | Instagram

AGT ALL- Stars via 360 MAGAZINE

AMERICA’S GOT TALENT: ALL-STARS

NBC EXPANDS #1 SUMMER SERIES WITH NEW GLOBAL COMPETITION ‘AMERICA’S GOT TALENT: ALL-STARS’ 

Executive Producer Simon Cowell to Judge, Alongside Heidi Klum and Howie Mandel, as Fan-Favorite Acts and Viral Sensations Vie for “AGT” Glory

Terry Crews Tapped as Host

  • NBC has greenlit “America’s Got Talent: All-Stars,” a new extension of the powerhouse hit series featuring winners, finalists, fan favorites and viral sensations from previous seasons of “America’s Got Talent” and “Got Talent” franchises around the world. The contestants will take the stage once again, but this time to compete for the ultimate All-Star title.
  • “Got Talent” creator and executive producer Simon Cowell will judge alongside global fashion icon Heidi Klum and renowned comedian Howie Mandel.
  • “America’s Got Talent” host Terry Crews will also serve as host for “AGT: All-Stars.”
  • The series will begin production in October and premiere in 2023.
  • With more than 70 local versions of “Got Talent” produced across Europe, Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Africa and the Americas, “AGT: All Stars” brings together the most beloved and memorable contestants from across the globe for one of the toughest competitions yet. The best of the best will return to the stage to showcase their talent in hopes of being crowned the first-ever winner of “AGT: All-Stars.”
  • The “Got Talent” format has had more than a billion global viewers since it began airing in 2006 in America and has aired in 194 territories worldwide. “Got Talent” holds the Guinness World Records title as the Most Successful Reality Television Format. 
  • “America’s Got Talent: All-Stars” is co-produced by Fremantle and Syco Entertainment. Simon Cowell, Sam Donnelly and Jason Raff are the executive producers.
  • Auditions for the next season of “America’s Got Talent” are currently underway. Interested acts can visit www.AGTAuditions.com to register for an upcoming audition city or to submit a video online.  

Angama Amboseli at Mount Kilimanjaro via 360 MAGAZINE

ANGAMA AMBOSELI × KENYA

ANGAMA AMBOSELI TO OPEN IN NOVEMBER 2023

Angama has announced the November 2023 opening of Angama Amboseli, an intimate 10-suite lodge set in Kenya’s private 5,700-acre Kimana Sanctuary, against the iconic backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro.

Designed by the same team behind the Maasai Mara’s Angama Safari Camp — architect Jan Allan and interior designers Annemarie Meintjes and Alison Mitchell — each of Angama Amboseli’s tented suites (including two sets of connecting family units) features a super king bed, a personalized drinks armoire and a dressing area connecting to a bathroom with a double vanity and double shower. To maximize the views of Kilimanjaro, each suite has floor-to-ceiling screened doors leading to a private deck with a shaded lounge area, an outdoor shower and Angama’s signature rocking chairs.

The lodge’s guest area will feature indoor/outdoor dining with an expansive baraza, a sundowner fire pit where guests can watch the light change on Africa’s tallest mountain, and an infinity swimming pool equipped with a drinking trough for elephants. The Studios will house a safari shop, a fun games room for the whole family, a gallery and makers’ studio for Kenyan artisans — along with a photography studio to assist guests with everything from renting cameras and editing pictures to photo shoots.

With exclusive traversing rights and unrestricted game viewing, Angama Amboseli offers remarkable density of wildlife, including elephants, eland, buffalo, reedbuck, giraffe, zebra, warthogs, leopards, cheetahs, servals and many birds of prey — all of which can be viewed on an early-morning “pajama safari” when the views of Mount Kilimanjaro are best. Guests may also choose to visit Amboseli National Park, a short 45-minute drive from the lodge.

“Set within a fever tree forest where some of Africa’s last Super Tuskers* roam, Angama Amboseli will be a gentle start or finish to any East African safari, and a lovely contrast to the wide open plains of the Maasai Mara,” says Steve Mitchell, Angama’s CEO and Co-Founder. “Guests can expect Angama’s signature blend of warm and gracious Kenyan service, well-considered guest experiences, contemporary African design with delightful touches throughout — and just enough spontaneity and humor to ensure that no one forgets to have fun.”

Angama Amboseli is easily accessible via daily Safarilink flights from Nairobi’s Wilson Airport to the Sanctuary’s private airfield or nearby airstrips; and private charters are also welcome for direct connectivity to and from the Maasai Mara. The lodge is also accessible by car via a 3.5-hour paved road drive from Nairobi.

To learn more about Angama Amboseli, go to: www.angama.com/stay/angama-amboseli.

*A Super Tusker is an elephant bull with a genetic predisposition for tusks weighing as much as 100 pounds each, often so long that they drag along the ground as they walk.  

ABOUT ANGAMA

Swahili for ‘suspended in mid-air’, Angama offers high-touch safari experiences in one-of-a-kind locations across East Africa. Innkeepers at heart, the team finds joy in looking after guests and reconnecting them with the natural world. To create opportunities and make a tangible difference to the communities and ecosystems it operates in, Angama leases from landowners, hires locally and supports education, healthcare & conservation projects through its Foundation. Its flagship property, Angama Mara, sits 1,000 feet above the Maasai Mara, where guests are spoilt for choice exploring the park’s abundant wildlife and enjoying an array of experiences at the lodge. Angama Safari Camp, an exclusive-use tented camp found in the heart of the Mara Triangle, has its own dedicated staff and all the comforts of 21st century camping. And in the shadow of Mount Kilimanjaro lies Angama Amboseli, an intimate lodge set in a private wildlife sanctuary — a refuge for some of Africa’s last Super Tusker elephants — opening November 2023. 

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BRAVO – THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF BEVERLY HILLS

BRAVO’S “THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF BEVERLY HILLS” THREE-PART REUNION BEGINS WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 12 AT 8PM ET/PT

Part 1: Wednesday, October 12 at 8 p.m. ET/PT

A surprise visit from a special guest kicks off the chicest Beverly Hills reunion yet. Dorit revisits trauma from her home invasion. Kyle, Lisa, and Erika challenge Crystal’s contradictory statements about Sutton’s “dark” comments. Garcelle admits to suspicions of bad deeds from some of the women, and tempers boil over when Kyle comes to Diana’s defense.

Part 2: Wednesday, October 19 at 8 p.m. ET/PT

As the reunion continues, Garcelle and Diana hit a point of no return in their already-frayed friendship. Sutton reflects on her ongoing tension with Lisa, who updates the women on her grieving process. Garcelle discovers the “trashy” truth behind Erika’s book review. Meanwhile, as Kyle anxiously anticipates her sister’s arrival, Kathy Hilton arrives with tequila in tow.

Part 3: Wednesday, October 26 at 8 p.m. ET/PT

The reunion concludes as Erika is tasked with answering for her questionable decisions, both legally and otherwise. Kathy finally comes face-to-face with Erika and Lisa to confront their allegations over what went down in Aspen. Kyle gets drawn into the middle of a battle between her friends and her sister. Ultimately, the dynamic between Kathy and Kyle takes centerstage as the fate of their relationship hangs in the balance.

“The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” is produced by Evolution Media for Bravo with Douglas Ross, Alex Baskin, John Carr, Brett Staneart and Christian Barcellos serving as executive producers. Andy Cohen also serves as an executive producer.

ABOUT BRAVO

Bravo is the premier lifestyle and entertainment brand that drives cultural conversation around its high-quality, interactive original content across all platforms. The network features a diverse slate of original programming, including Emmy Award-winning “Top Chef” and “Project Runway,” along with fan favorites “Vanderpump Rules,” “Below Deck,” “Southern Charm,” and the highly popular “Million Dollar Listing” and “The Real Housewives” franchises. Bravo also boasts the only live late-night talk show on television with the critically acclaimed “Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen,” which has become a nightly destination for A-list celebrities. Bravo is part of the NBCUniversal Television and Streaming portfolio, which includes NBCU’s broadcast, cable, and streaming platforms: NBC, Bravo, E!, Oxygen, SYFY, Universal Kids, USA Network, and Peacock. For more information, visit BravoTV.com.

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POW! – ABC Thankful Me

POW! Kids Books is proud to present the Fall 2022 release of ABC Thankful Me

Written by Kyaw Lin /  Illustrated by Yuliya Pieletskaya

Children learn the alphabet and practice gratitude with this dazzling ABC book of everyday wonders.

There are endless things to be thankful for, but let’s start with 26. 
This delightfully illustrated picture book takes young readers (and adults) on an alphabetical adventure that is sure to leave them feeling abundant, positive, and joyful.

D is for dancing. 
Thank you, dancing. 

I shake my hips and swing them side to side. 
Life is a dance, so dance and feel alive.  
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E is for evening. 
Thank you, evening. 

A gorgeous sunset floods the golden sky.
I lie on sunlit grass till stars come by.    

ABC Thankful Me, written in gentle, rhythmic rhyme, is an ideal read-aloud book and a perfect bedtime meditation on life’s many blessings.

Kyaw (Cho) Lin immigrated to the United States from Myanmar at the age of seven, barely speaking a word of English. Determined to learn the new language, he spent most of his childhood visiting public libraries in Queens, New York. After stumbling upon numerous romantic novels and human anatomy books, he would later come home with various uncomfortable questions for his parents. These days, he continues to visit local libraries. However, his wife and two know-it-all sons now accompany him.

Yuliya Pieletskaya is a children’s book illustrator and 3D environmental artist. Originally from Odessa, Ukraine, she immigrated to upstate New York at the age of 9. She currently lives in Chicago with her husband and two bunnies. In her spare time, she wanders the prairies of Illinois, looking for birds, flowers, and bunnies to admire from afar. She is passionate about protecting all of America’s public lands and wildlife, as well as environmental justice. This is her second published book.

A partial preview is available here: ABC Thankful Me

Alphabet / Thanksgiving / Values & Virtues
Hardcover, 28 pages, 7 x 8 inches
ISBN: 978-1-57687-999-3, $16.99 USD/$22.99 CAD

High-res scans to your specification are available upon request; scanning from the book or lifting images from the mechanical file are strictly prohibited. Mandatory credit line: ABC Thankful Me written by Kyaw Lin and illustrated by Yuliya Pieletskaya, published by POW! Kids Books. 

ABC Thankful Me is available for pre-order now through our website and book retailers. 

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AREA15 × HALLOWEEN

AREA15, the immersive art and entertainment district located minutes from the Las Vegas Strip, announces its roster of Halloween weekend festivities and offerings. 

Celebrating Nevada Day – Tricks and Treats
Date: Friday, Oct. 28
Time: 12 to 5 p.m. 
Location: AREA15
Cost: Admission is complimentary and all ages are welcome to this event.
Description: This Nevada Day, families are invited to enjoy tricks and treats throughout AREA15 and SPINE-tingling surprises around every corner, including spooky delights, family-friendly fun and games and lots of candy. AREA15 will offer complimentary tricks-and-treats bags for children 12 years of age and younger. Costumes are encouraged. 

“The Rocky Horror Picture Show” Immersive Viewing Experience in the Portal
Date: Friday, Oct. 28
Time: Doors open at 10:30 p.m. 
Location: The Portal
Cost: General admission tickets are $44.95 per person and include one specialty cocktail; VIP tickets are $84.95 per person and include one specialty cocktail, front row premium seating and special participation props and prizes. Must be 21 or older to enter. Click here to purchase tickets.
Description: Prepare for a time warp as “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” makes its way to the Portal on Friday, Oct. 28. Guests will have a frightfully riotous night while sipping drinks and watching this 1975 musical comedy horror film by 20th Century Fox—the longest-running theatrical release in film history.

ScAREA15 Presents Halloween 2022: Gorgon City + Special Guests in the A-Lot
Date: Saturday, Oct. 29
Time: Doors open at 9 p.m.
Location: A-Lot 
Cost: Tickets start at $34.95 per person; VIP table packages for up to eight guests are also available. Must be 18 or older to attend and 21 or older to consume alcohol. Click here to purchase tickets.
Description: This Halloween weekend, come dressed to kill for a night of devilish fun and spooky delights as Gorgon City takes over the A-Lot alongside Moon Boots, Deeper Purpose and local support by Brett Rubin. ScAREA15 delivers bewitching thrills with haunting roaming performers and a costume contest with prizes.

Surf Curse: Live in the Portal
Date: Sunday, Oct. 30
Time: Doors open at 7 p.m. 
Location: The Portal
Cost: Tickets for this event are sold out. 
Description: Surf Curse’s Nick Rattigan and Jacob Rubeck have been crafting sounds spanning genres from punk to psych rock for nearly a decade. With new members Noah Kohll and Henry Dillon, the band brings together a collage of sounds on “Magic Hour,” their fourth LP and first release since signing with Atlantic Records. Featuring Rattigan on drums/vocals, Rubeck on guitar/vocals, Dillon on bass and Kohll on guitar, “Magic Hour” is a rock music exploration ranging from 70s rock to 90s alternative and 2010s-style indie.

AREA15 Industry Mondays
Dates: Monday, Oct. 31 
Location: Select venues throughout AREA15
Time: 8 p.m. to closing
Description: Guests are invited to dress in their best Halloween costumes during AREA15’s recently relaunched Industry Monday series. Attendees will feel the beats from Xenaa b2b Robyn Lee (All Night Long) as Batman and Robyn perform on the decks and underneath the glow of Oddwood Bar. There will also be a costume contest with prizes throughout the night. Every Industry Monday, locals can enjoy a 25 percent discount on select activations, experiences and libations inside AREA15 with local ID. Discounts during Industry Mondays apply to “Wink World: Portals Into The Infinite,” Museum Fiasco, Five Iron Golf, Illuiminarium and Dueling Axes, as well as food and drinks at The Beast by Todd English and Oddwood Bar. Find more information at www.AREA15.com/events. After 10 p.m., AREA15 is 21 years or older only.

ScAREA15 Halloween-Themed Cocktails
Date: Available throughout October
Location: Oddwood Bar and LIFTOFF Bar and Ride
Cost: $22 each
Description: All month long, AREA15 invites guests to sip on creepy concoctions at LIFTOFF Bar and Ride and Oddwood Bar. Revelers can enjoy four distinctive scAREA15 Halloween-themed cocktails including:

  • The Black Widow is a fruity martini black as night. This libation is crafted with Glacier 45 Huckleberry Vodka, Blue Curaçao, Chambord Liqueur and raspberry.
  • AREA15’s Horny Devil is a delicious martini made with BACARDÍ Black Rum, Cocchi Vermouth, cranberry and firewater bitters.
  • A sweet and tart Halloween cocktail, the Witches’ Brew is made with CÎROC Apple Vodka, Midori Liqueur, St. Germaine Elderflower Liqueur, simple syrup and fresh lemon.
  • Brilliant in color and served with gummy brains, the Zom-B margarita features Casamigos Blanco Tequila, Blue Curaçao, agave and fresh lime. 

ABOUT AREA15 LAS VEGAS
AREA15, located minutes from the Las Vegas Strip, represents the world’s first purpose-built immersive entertainment district offering live events, distinctive attractions, interactive art installations, extraordinary design elements, unique retail, ground-breaking technology, bars and eateries and much more. AREA15’s curated mix of dynamic destinations—including Meow Wolf’s Omega Mart, Lost Spirits Distillery, Illuminarium, Dueling Axes, Five Iron Golf, The Beast by Todd English, Wink World: Portals Into the Infinite, Museum Fiasco, Virtualis VR, Emporium Arcade Bar and many more—represents what’s next in experiential entertainment. With a robust, ever-changing roster of concerts, events, immersive art exhibitions, out-of-this-world nightlife and boundary-pushing production shows, AREA15 attracts visitors of all ages. 

AREA15 has received numerous accolades, including being named “Best Immersive Art Experience” by USA Today 10 Best Readers’ Choice Travel Awards, one of “The 10 Most Innovative Urban Development and Real Estate Companies of 2020” by Fast Company, “Best Place for Your Instagram Shot” as well as “Best Attraction” for two consecutive years by Las Vegas Weekly Readers’ Choice Best of Vegas Awards, “Best Arts Hub” by Vegas Magazine, claiming the No. 1 spot in Blooloop’s “World’s Top 11 Immersive Art Experiences” and being included in Las Vegas Magazine’s Hall of Fame. 


Follow on Instagram and Twitter: @AREA15Official; Facebook: AREA15LasVegas and YouTube: AREA15. 

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U.S. Latin Music Growth

RIAA REPORTS DOUBLE DIGIT MID-YEAR GROWTH FOR U.S. LATIN MUSIC

2022 First Half Revenues Up 23% – View Data in English + Spanish

Heating up celebrations during Hispanic Heritage Month, the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) today published new revenue data for U.S. Latin music, which outpaced overall U.S. tallies and grew its share to a record high at 6.6% of total revenue.

RIAA Chief Operating Officer Michele Ballantyne expands on the success saying, “Latin music continues to flourish with 23% growth over the first half of 2022, outpacing overall recorded music revenues and reaching an all-time high in share. Bad Bunny’s Un Verano Sin Ti has been the most listened to album released this year across all genres – that is the power of Latin music to reach and connect with fans universally! The dynamic creative partnerships between Latin artists and their label teams drive incredible results year after year.”

“U.S. Latin revenue rose to more than half a billion dollars during the first half of 2022,” continues RIAA Senior Vice President, Research and Economics, Josh Friedlander. “Once again, streaming remains king in the Latin segment of the U.S. market, driving a remarkable 97% of total revenues. Both of the largest streaming categories – paid subscriptions and on-demand ad-supported streaming – as well as CDs and the rejuvenated vinyl format, grew for Latin music over this period.”

The report highlights ad-supported on-demand streams from services like YouTube, Vevo, and the free version of Spotify, which increased 39% to $112 million. That trajectory builds on last year’s initial recovery from the impact of Covid-19 reflected in 2020’s tallies.

As the newly launched Billboard Español revealed earlier this morning, “2022 already demonstrates how Latin music will be a continuing force to be reckoned with in the United States (and beyond).” 

RIAA Research Manager Matt Bass concludes, “capping off our mid-year reporting, this continued U.S. Latin music growth amplifies the already strong overall results covered in our whole market report issued last month.” Read here.

Across the broader recorded music revenue landscape, 2022 reflects continued growth year over year. These data points paint a clear picture that listeners are invested in music across genre and language.