About VAUGHN LOWERY

Vaughn Lowery is a native of Detroit and the youngest of five siblings, a graduate of Cornell University's ILR School. Core duties: global diversification strategy, production management, and ecological implementation. The grandson of the late civil rights defender and recipient of the presidential medal of freedom, Joseph Lowery. Lastly, a distinguished member of the Alpha Phi Alphi Fraternity, Incorporated (Alpha Chapter).

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The Travel Agency + Christian Cowan – NYFW

The Travel Agency Partners with Christian Cowan For NYFW FW25, Bringing Cannabis Culture To High Fashion

The Travel Agency, New York’s leading cannabis destination, partnered with Christian Cowan for his Fall/Winter 2025 show at New York Fashion Week, bringing cannabis and couture together in a bold, full-circle moment. Held on Friday, February 7th at The Glasshouse, the buzzworthy event highlighted individuality, playfulness, and breaking stigma—all values deeply embedded in both Cowan’s designs and The Travel Agency’s mission.

“Fashion is progressive by nature and has long been a medium for change. As someone who’s spent the better part of their career in the fashion industry, I see The Travel Agency’s collaboration with a trailblazing designer like Christian Cowan as a pivotal moment—showing that cannabis is a part of everyday life for many and also sits in the realm of luxury, creativity, and self-expression. Our partnership beautifully displays the convergence of the cannabis and fashion industries as catalysts for progress and acceptance.” – Penelope Nam-Stephen, CEO, The Travel Agency Fifth Avenue & SoHo

Christian Cowan has long embraced cannabis as a symbol of creative freedom. Nearly a decade ago, he sent a sequined cannabis-leaf top down the runway in his debut NYFW collection, sparking conversations about cannabis in high fashion. Now, in 2025, The Travel Agency proudly stands as the first cannabis sponsor of a Christian Cowan show—further cementing cannabis’ place in modern culture.

“Weed has been such a huge part and tool of many artists’ experience for thousands of years. It’s beautiful to think of the history between marijuana and creatives through the millennia. The Travel Agency understands and celebrates this deep-rooted connection between cannabis and creativity, offering a thoughtful and elevated experience that aligns perfectly with my vision. When used responsibly it helps so many open up and dare to dream without boundaries. Maybe that’s why we call it high fashion?” – Christian Cowan

This year’s FW25 collection paid tribute to Cowan’s long-time muse, Abbie, with vibrant motifs, bold textures, and avant-garde silhouettes, evoking raw creative expression and the imaginative spirit of childhood dress-up.

“The Travel Agency: A Cannabis Store is ecstatic to support Christian Cowan’s highly anticipated NYFW show and the launch of his new collection. Cannabis has always had a natural synergy with artists and the creative community. The Travel Agency celebrates great designers and artists through our creative spaces and cultural collaborations. Our mission is to elevate cannabis consumption by providing New Yorkers with a visually stimulating and luxurious experience that merges style, creativity, and culture” said Arana Hankin-Biggers, Co-Founder & President of The Travel Agency

The guest list included a mix of A-list talent and cultural icons, such as Sam Smith, Kesha, Anna Delvey, Cole Escola, King Princess, Meredith Marks, Ubah Hassan, Coco Rocha, Ari Lennox, The Travel Agency’s own Lucia Vives Gomez, and more, all gathered to witness Cowan’s visionary designs take center stage. Additionally, as part of the collaboration, The Travel Agency dressed select VIP guests in Christian Cowan pieces, creating a seamless blend between high fashion and cannabis culture. Exclusive NYFW gift boxes curated by The Travel Agency were also presented to key attendees, featuring a selection of premium products built for a busy fashion week schedule including Beboe Downtime Vape, Camino Midnight Blueberry Gummies, Miss Grass Fast Times Pre-Rolls, and The Travel Agency’s cult-favorite Mini Escape Pouchs all packaged in a signature child-proof Sackville Lockbox—offering a cheekyand elevated take on cannabis culture.

More than just a dispensary, The Travel Agency is dedicated to reshaping perceptions of cannabis through luxury experiences, creative partnerships, and social justice initiatives. With flagship dispensaries in Downtown Brooklyn, Fifth Avenue, and Union Square, The Travel Agency is set to open its fourth location in New York’s fashion epicenter, SoHo, this spring. The Travel Agency actively works to support legacy operators, create opportunities for formerly incarcerated individuals, and champion BIPOC-, women-, and LGBTQIA-owned brands. 

This partnership between Christian Cowan and The Travel Agency reimagines cannabis as an integral part of creative culture, playfully blending high fashion with a modern, stigma-free perspective.

Photo Credit: GoRunway

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About Christian Cowan

CHRISTIAN COWAN is a collection of womenswear founded by its namesake designer in 2017. Renowned for his ability to create pieces that are at once fabulous and wearable, Cowan has been described as “the go-to New York designer for high-octane glamour.” He was a finalist of the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund in 2018, the year after he relocated to New York.  Since launching in 2017, CHRISTIAN COWAN has grown up rapidly from its origins of “performance ready dresses. “The must-have cocktail party dress” is now joined by strong tailoring and refined silhouettes that have cemented the brands positioning in day-to-night dressing. Cowan has expanded the line with “Sleek silk tanks, blazer, and gowns with clean, unfussy lines” (VOGUE) and is developing accessories that are debuting this Fall. Born in England and raised in Spain, Cowan studied at London College of Fashion and Central Saint Martins. His career began whilst still in school, when Lady Gaga purchased from his second-year collection. For more information, visit www.christiancowan.com and follow @christiancowan.

The Travel Agency Partners with Christian Cowan For NYFW FW25, Bringing Cannabis Culture To High Fashion via 360 MAGAZINE.
The Travel Agency Partners with Christian Cowan For NYFW FW25, Bringing Cannabis Culture To High Fashion via 360 MAGAZINE.
The Travel Agency Partners with Christian Cowan For NYFW FW25, Bringing Cannabis Culture To High Fashion via 360 MAGAZINE.
The Travel Agency Partners with Christian Cowan For NYFW FW25, Bringing Cannabis Culture To High Fashion via 360 MAGAZINE.

Brandi Carlile + Elton

Elton John and Brandi Carlile unveil the music video for their brand new single “Who Believes In Angels?” Watch here. Directed by visionary photographer and director David LaChapelle, the video follows Wednesday’s announcement of Elton and Brandi’s collaborative studio album Who Believes In Angels?, set for release on April 4th via Interscope Records. Pre-order the album here.

David LaChapelle and Elton are regular collaborators, having first met when David photographed Elton for Interview Magazine in 1998. They’ve worked together many times since then, with David directing the music videos for Elton’s tracks “This Train Don’t Stop There Anymore” with Justin Timberlake, and “Original Sin” with Elizabeth Taylor and Mandy Moore, as well as shooting the poster for Elton’s Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour and directing his Red Piano residency in Las Vegas. David’s celebrated “Egg on You Face” photo is one of the crown jewels in Elton and David Furnish’s photography collection, which was recently on show at London’s V&A Museum for their Fragile Beauty exhibition.

The new video is a kaleidoscopic tribute to the rock & roll angels who continue to inspire successive generations. It finds Elton and Brandi performing on a giant pinball machine, playing a winged piano and guitar respectively, while Tina Turner and Little Richard shimmy amongst pink clouds and neon lights.

Speaking on the music video, David LaChapelle says: “It’s been a wonderful continuation of this journey with Elton over the last 20+ years – projects, videos, stage productions, photo shoots… I love these creative challenges we’ve explored and working on this duet with Brandi was really good fun and hard work, but a joyful experience on set. We created a gigantic pinball machine and made a magical world that reminds us of where we’ve been as kids – that dreams do come true – and creating together with your heroes can be a sublime experience.”

Fans can pre-order Who Believes In Angels? to gain exclusive access for the chance to buy tickets to ‘An Evening With Elton John & Brandi Carlile’ at The London Palladium on Wednesday, March 26, 2025. This one night only event will see Elton and Brandi grace the stage of one of London’s most iconic venues for a unique evening of performance and storytelling.

The concept for Who Believes In Angels? was devised by close friends and regular collaborators Elton John, eleven time GRAMMY winning US superstar Brandi Carlile and multiple GRAMMY Award winning producer and songwriter Andrew Watt. They set out to create a genuinely collaborative studio album between Elton and Brandi. The album would mix Elton-led songs and Brandi-led songs, with long term collaborator Bernie Taupin and Brandi both contributing lyrics, and producer and co-writer Andrew Watt acting as the producer, mediator and creative conduit. Entering Los Angeles’ Sunset Sound Studios in October 2023 with a completely blank slate, they pushed each other out of their comfort zones to write and record an album completely from scratch in just 20 days. They would be backed by a world class band of musicians comprising of Chad Smith (Red Hot Chili Peppers), Pino Palladino (Nine Inch Nails, Gary Numan and David Gilmour) and Josh Klinghoffer (Pearl Jam, Beck).

Watch a short film about the process of making Who Believes In Angels? here. This is the first time that Elton has allowed cameras to film his writing and recording sessions. Static cameras positioned around the studio captured thousands of hours of raw footage, and ultimately documented the entire creative process – breakdowns, breakthroughs, tears, torn up lyric sheets and all. The candid footage offers fans an unprecedented, searingly honest insight into the emotionally turbulent creative process for Elton, Brandi and the rest of the team.

The results of this creative friction are stunning, and the kaleidoscopic scope of Who Believes In Angels? draws comparisons with some of Elton’s very finest works. Ballads co-exist with raw rock and roll, pop songs and country-hued Americana rub shoulders with synth-heavy psychedelia. It’s an album as unexpected as it is triumphant. Elton sounds utterly revitalized. Brandi sounds like a singer-songwriter at the absolute top of her game, her voice melding with Elton’s like a hand in a glove. The resulting songs somehow manage to be unequivocally the work of Elton John and Brandi Carlile, while sounding unlike any album either have made before.

Elton says: “This record was one of the toughest I’ve ever made, but it was also one of the greatest musical experiences of my life. It has given me a place where I know I can move forward. Who Believes In Angels? feels like going into another era and I’m pushing the door open to come into the future. I have everything I’ve done behind me and it’s been brilliant, amazing. But this is the new start for me. As far as I’m concerned, this is the start of my career Mark 2.”

Brandi says: “I’m still reeling from the fact that I got to do it. I think all ships rise with Elton John’s standards for songwriting, and it was an incredibly challenging and inspiring environment to work in, everybody throwing in ideas, everybody listening to everybody else’s ideas. It felt like a family. The world is a wild place to live in right now. It’s hard to find peace and triumph. It’s a radical act to seek out joyful and euphoric happenings. And that is what this album represents to me.”

The eponymous single “Who Believes In Angels?” is out now. Listen here and watch the video here. In keeping with the album it gives its name to, it is a true collaboration; Brandi penned the lyrics and Elton the theme, before Andrew joined them to bring it all together. From the opening piano chords, it’s unmistakably a slice of classic Elton John, that at once manages to nod to past glories whilst sounding thoroughly modern and forward looking. Brandi’s soaring vocals meld exquisitely with Elton’s on a towering synth charged chorus, as hard hitting as many of his best-loved classics.

Who Believes In Angels? also features 2025 Oscar nominated song “Never Too Late,” created especially for the Disney+ documentary of the same name and unveiled last year to widespread critical acclaim. Listen here. A beautiful, reflective and ultimately uplifting story of finding happiness and redemption in love and family, “Never Too Late” is the truly fitting finale to the documentary that plays out over the credits of the documentary of the same name. The documentary follows Elton as he looks back on his life and the astonishing early days of his 50-year career in an emotionally charged, intimate and inspiring full-circle journey. Directed by R.J. Cutler and David Furnish the documentary is available to watch on Disney+ now.

Who Believes In Angels? tracklisting:

  1. The Rose Of Laura Nyro
  2. Little Richard’s Bible
  3. Swing For The Fences
  4. Never Too Late
  5. You Without Me
  6. Who Believes In Angels?
  7. The River Man
  8. A Little Light
  9. Someone To Belong To
  10. When This Old World Is Done With Me
Elton John via 360 MAGAZINE.

REEBOK BASKETBALL ENGINE A

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Reebok announces the launch of its highly anticipated performance basketball shoe, the ‘Engine A.’

Returning to the hardwood as the first official Reebok performance basketball sneaker since the early 2010s, Engine A has been spotted on today’s top basketball stars – including WNBA All-Star Angel Reese – and will become available for sale globally on February 13th, 2025, in the debut silver colorway.

“The launch of the Reebok Engine A is a monumental moment for the brand as we reclaim our stance on the court and within basketball culture, says Todd Krinsky, Reebok CEO. “The Engine A embodies all that Reebok stands for: top performance innovation, fearless risk-taking design, and a continued commitment to deliver the best product possible to the athletes who are changing the game.”

A one-of-a-kind, durable, lightweight basketball shoe that’s designed for the game that moves in every direction, Engine A features the patented Energy Return System technology, ERS™, in a modern design inspired by the brand’s ‘90s Mobius line, delivering a high-performance shoe for dynamic athletes.

Key tech features include:

  • Exoskeleton Upper: Lightweight, molded upper offers secure, breathable support and dynamic fit. The ‘exoskeleton’ design enables bold color blocking and pays homage to Reebok’s hoops heritage.
  • ERS™ Midsole: a lightweight EVA midsole ensures a stable, flexible ride plus Nitrogen infused SuperFloat in the heel and forefront absorbs impact for ample energy return to comfort and bounce.
  • High-Abrasion Rubber Outsole: featuring a multi-directional, herringbone traction pattern designed for elite grip for basketball.

Speaking to Engine A’s performance qualities, 5-star high school pheno Nate Ament comments: “A locked-in fit, great bounce and ample traction for quick moves, plus a look and design like no other. I’m excited to see it on the feet of hoopers of all levels.”

Engine A will be ushered in on-court and through its debut global campaign by Reebok’s growing hoops roster, Team RBK.B. Team RBK.B includes professional, college, and high school athletes across the basketball landscape that hold a shared commitment to individuality and doing things differently, trailblazers on the court and beyond, putting an emphasis on championing and supporting young talent as they redefine the sport.

The current Team RBK.B roster line-up includes the first men’s pro hooper to step foot on-court in the Engine A – Matas Buzelis, WNBA icons Angel Reese and Lexie Brown, 5-star high school phenom Nate Ament and rising basketball star Dink Pate. Reebok is expected to add additional players to its growing basketball roster in the coming weeks.

On February 13th, the all-new Reebok Engine A – Silver will be available for $120 USD MSRP on Reebok.com worldwide. Additional colorway drops are expected throughout the season.

To stay up to date, follow @ReebokBasketball on Instagram and visit
https://www.reebok.com/pages/basketball for more info.

Reebok Basketball Engine A silver colorway via 360 Magazine.
Reebok Basketball Engine A silver colorway via 360 Magazine.

Will Smith × Big Sean

GRAMMY – Award winning artist, actor, and multifaceted entertainer, Will Smith, releases his new single “Beautiful Scars” with hip hop powerhouse Big Sean, Ft. Obanga- via SLANG Recordings.

Listen HERE. 

Along with the release, Will Smith announces his forthcoming album, Based On A True Story, releasing March 2025. This will be his first album in over 20 years and will feature all previously released singles, including “You Can Make it,” “Work of Art,” and “TANTRUM.” “TANTRUM” is Will Smith’s most recent collaboration with Joyner Lucas, released in December.

Listen to “TANTRUM” HERE.

“Beautiful Scars,” produced by OmArr and LeXoskeleton, talks about the pains of fame and learning from one’s mistakes. Will Smith and Big Sean trade dexterous raps echoing off one another, revealing through mistakes in life they’ve become stronger and learned to embrace their ‘beautiful scars’ on a journey to becoming closer to God through it all.

The accompanying music video plays upon the iconic 90’s Sci-Fi film, The Matrix. Big Sean presents Will Smith with the option of a Blue Pill or a Red Pill. The Blue Pill continues his life as is while the Red Pill allows him to go back and star as Neo in The Matrix; Will comedically takes both. Directed by Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah, and with products integrated from partners, Stellantis (Grand Wagoneer) & Chilli Beans Sunglasses, the rest of the video follows Will Smith and Big Sean on an adventure of karate battles, gun fights and behind the scenes footage of movie magic. Using a pair of directors is reminiscent of the Wachowiskis co-directing the original Matrix film and the duo had a fun reunion with Will Smith after their collaboration on the blockbuster Bad Boys 4. The “Beautiful Scars” music video made its broadcast premiere on MTV Live, MTVU, Yo! MTV and on the Paramount Times Square billboards.

Watch HERE.

Recently, Will Smith hit No.1 on the Billboard Gospel Airplay Chart with “You Can Make It” featuring Fridayy and Sunday Service Choir- listen HERE. This marks Will’s first #1 single since Get Jiggy With It, topping both the rap and gospel charts. Smith debuted “You Can Make It” at the 2024 BET Awards. The powerful performance found him standing in a large fire pit surrounded by real flames – Watch HERE

Following that momentum, Will released “WORK OF ART,” a collaboration with Russ, featuring his son Jaden  – watch HERE. The music video for “WORK OF ART” directed by Willy Rodríguez features a dynamic troupe of dancers set at a grand European style museum. The video incorporates interviews from participants, juxtaposing an elaborate production with real-life, authentic stories.

To celebrate these releases and his return to music, in December, Smith recently played two sold out shows in San Diego at The Observatory North Park. Fans were eager to see him perform in the US for the first time in many years. Earlier last year Smith delivered high-energy and electrifying performances at international festivals including Rock n Rio in Brazil, Mad Cool in Madrid, and MDLBEAST Soundstorm in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

For Big Sean, the single comes shortly after the release of his first book, GO HIGHER: Five Practices for Purpose, Success, and Inner Peace (Simon Element), in which he shares his five key practices for inner work and self-acceptance through an interactive guidebook on maintaining daily mental wellness. Filled with step-by-step instructions for the tools Sean has been using on a daily basis for the last decade, Go Higher is a spiritual guidebook for our times, proving that investing in yourself isn’t something that drains your energy, but is something that gives you the energy to reach your fullest potential. In the wake of the devastating Los Angeles wildfires, Sean took to Instagram and announced he is donating all proceeds of his book sales from now until the end of February to affected victims. See his heartfelt video message here.

Photo Credit: Cough

JUANA MARTIN SPRING-SUMMER 2025

The Couture house JUANA MARTÍN unveils its sixth collection, “Identidad,” a sincere tribute to authenticity and artisanal savoir-faire, in a world where fashion sometimes seems to drift away from its roots. This new proposition is a statement of style, an affirmation of her commitment to originality, highlighting the richness and uniqueness of an invaluable cultural heritage.


As the only Spanish house integrated into the official Paris Haute Couture calendar, JUANA MARTÍN continues her dedication to fashion deeply rooted in identity, culture, and tradition. With “Identidad,” she celebrates feminine power and flamenco heritage, reinterpreted through a contemporary approach. Inspired by legendary figures such as Lola Flores and Carmen Amaya, Juana Martín crafts a collection that exalts the strength and passion of women, retraces the flamenco universe, and gives it a modern twist.


More than just a look into the past, “Identidad” serves as a bridge between Andalusian heritage and the future of fashion, a celebration of authenticity in an ever-changing world. Juana Martín challenges the evolution of fashion by emphasizing cultural integrity and exceptional craftsmanship. The collection embodies the soul of flamenco, an essential element of her creations, this time enhanced with radiant sequins, airy fringes, and refined cuts reminiscent of the elegance of the 1920s.


Presented today at Saut du Loup at the Palais de Tokyo, this Spring-Summer 2025 collection was elevated by the profound and moving voice of Estrella Morente, who lent her soul and talent to this unique event.


The event was supported by Málaga de Moda, Fundación Cajasol, and Córdoba Es Más, long-time partners of the brand. The shoes, designed by the Italian luxury house Francesca Bellavita, added a touch of sophistication to the ensemble. The beauty team, led by Menchu Benítez and Rafael Maqueda in collaboration with ICON, perfected the look with exceptional finesse.


JUANA MARTÍN continues to write her story with boldness and integrity, once again proving that fashion is, above all, a matter of soul, heritage, and commitment.

JUANA MARTIN spring summer 2025 via 360 MAGAZINE.

POPEYES + DON JULIO

Popeyes®, the Official Wing of Watching Football, and Tequila Don Julio, the Official Tequila of the Big Game, are serving up a one-of-a-kind culinary mashup leading up to this year’s Big Game in New Orleans, home of Popeyes, with the release of the exclusive Popeyes x Tequila Don Julio Championship Lineup menu.

Kicking off Big Game celebrations, the limited-edition Game Day menu combines the rich heritage of Popeyes’ Louisiana-style cooking with the bold flavors of Tequila Don Julio Reposado featuring:

  • A Popeyes x Tequila Don Julio Reposado Flavored Concha Chicken Sandwich
    • Chicken breast fillet marinated in reposado tequila then fried in Popeyes crunchy buttermilk breading, topped with a tequila lime slaw, spicy spread, a barrel cured pickle, and sandwiched between a sweet and buttery concha roll – a beloved Mexican pastry.
  • Popeyes x Tequila Don Julio Reposado Flavored Louisiana Garlic 3-Piece Wings
  • A Spicy Strawberry Hibiscus Flavored Lemonade Mocktail

 

For one-day-only on January 31, the below Popeyes restaurants in New York City, Miami, New Orleans, and the hometowns of the teams headed to Football’s Big Game, Philadelphia, and Kansas City, will offer the Popeyes x Tequila Don Julio Championship Lineup for customers 21+. 

Popeyes and Don Julio Tequila via 360 MAGAZINE.
Popeyes and Don Julio Tequila via 360 MAGAZINE.
Lexus and World Surf league annouce multi-year partnership via 360 MAGAZINE.

LEXUS RIDES THE WAVE W/ WORLD SURF LEAGUE

Lexus and the World Surf League (WSL) announce an expanded multi-year partnership. As part of the new agreement, Lexus will serve as a title partner for five marquee League events in 2025: the WSL Awards, Pipe Pro, Trestle Pro, US Open of Surfing, and WSL Finals.

Since becoming the Official Automotive Partner of the WSL in North America in 2024, the expanded partnership will also see Lexus broaden its reach to Fiji for the highly-anticipated WSL Finals at the world-renowned Cloudbreak.

“Lexus and the WSL are united by a shared drive for innovation, excellence, and performance,” said Lisa McQueen, Media Manager, Lexus marketing. “This expanded partnership will allow us to elevate the fan experience to new heights, creating amazing moments for the surf community.”

“We are kicking off the 2025 season alongside Lexus at Pipe, and couldn’t be more excited to continue to build on this partnership with Lexus for years to come,” said Cherie Cohen, Chief Revenue Officer, World Surf League.

Together, Lexus and the WSL will continue to champion progression and performance at surfing’s highest level.

Introducing the Lexus Surf LX concept vehicle

This week at the 2025 Lexus Pipe Pro on Oahu, Hawaii, Lexus unveiled an all-new concept luxury utility vehicle: the Lexus Surf LX. The one-of-one SUV seamlessly combines innovation and performance for the ultimate coastal lifestyle.

“Surfing is all about being in tune with your environment and enjoying the ride—much like what Lexus has achieved with the Surf LX,” said Griffin Colapinto, pro surfer and Lexus ambassador. “This vehicle isn’t just an SUV; it’s made for adventure, with the power and versatility any surfer could ever want or need.”

Inspired by the vibrant world of surf culture and informed insights from surf community members like Colapinto, the Surf LX blends style with real-world functionality. Features include:

  • Coastal Aesthetics: the vehicle boasts a striking matte blue exterior finish, white roofline, and black accents, echoing the interplay of ocean waves and sandy shores.
  • Durable Elegance: genuine leather upholstery paired with custom 20-inch gray wheels and 33-inch all-terrain tires ensure the interior and exterior stand up to sand, saltwater, and the elements.
  • Gear-Ready Storage: the trunk has been fully optimized for surfers, featuring slide-out cargo storage, a surfboard rack, built-in Dometic cooler, waxing table, and turf changing mat. Featuring ventilated compartments to keep essential gear – like wetsuits, towels, wax, and sunscreen – the trunk remains organized and odor-free.
  • Custom Exo-Cage and LED-Illuminated Rear Ladder: for easy access to the roof rack, ideal for pre-sunrise or post-sunset surf sessions.

For more information on the World Surf League, please visit WorldSurfLeague.com.

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Lexus and World Surf league announces multi-year partnership via 360 MAGAZINE.
Lexus and World Surf league announces multi-year partnership via 360 MAGAZINE.
Lexus and World Surf league announces multi-year partnership via 360 MAGAZINE.
Lexus and World Surf league announces multi-year partnership via 360 MAGAZINE.
Murano wins certification by Forbes travel guide via 360 MAGAZINE.

MURANO WINS CERTIFICATION BY FORBES TRAVEL GUIDE

Miami Beach luxury residences has collaborated with the Global Hospitality Authority

Murano, a Marquis Association Management property and South Florida’s premier condominium residences located in Miami Beach, has become one of the few luxury residential developments in the world to collaborate with Forbes Travel Guide. Known for creating the five-star rating system for hotels, Forbes Travel Guide has long been the global authority on luxury service. Murano has established itself as a market leader in world-class residential hospitality through engagement with Forbes Travel Guide for a comprehensive luxury service program.

“Since 2001, Murano has become a premier luxury residential experience for seasonal and year-round homeowners, with a reputation for being one of the finest in the region” says Rishi Idnani, Managing Director at Marquis Association Management. “With more than two decades of setting the standard in premium residential hospitality, we are delighted to align our second South of Fifth community with the industry’s gold standard in luxury service.”

Forbes Travel Guide is highly regarded for its annual global Star Awards for luxury hotels, restaurants, spas and cruise ships in more than 85 countries. As the global authority on luxury hospitality, FTG brings the lessons of the world’s finest hotels, restaurants and spas to its consulting clients such as Murano.

Through this prestigious collaboration with Murano, Forbes Travel Guide has developed customized brand standards and a comprehensive training program for onsite staff based on global hospitality principles. FTG executive trainers worked closely with Murano’s management team to ensure world-class training is delivered to each staff member. The intensive training program has enhanced service skills and inspired staff to elevate the lifestyle experience for residents and their guests.

“We are proud to collaborate with the Murano as one of the few Forbes Travel Guide-trained luxury residential developments in the world,” said Hermann Elger, CEO of Forbes Travel Guide. “Murano has shown its dedication to being a market leader and catalyst for the luxury hospitality industry. The property is investing in delivering superior service, which will ultimately enrich its residents’ quality of life.”

Perched on the tip of the Miami Beach Marina, Murano represents the best-in-class of luxury living in the United States. Since 2001, the world’s most affluent and discerning residents of South Florida have revered the waterfront community as the preeminent choice of primary and seasonal home within the historic South of Fifth neighborhood.  With its three-tiers on a 4.5-acre site, the Murano is considered one of the most luxurious condominium residences in Miami Beach, with unobstructed views of Biscayne Bay and partial views of the Atlantic Ocean. Murano’s amenities include bay-front pool and spa, tennis courts, fitness center, freshwater pools, private beach club, media and multi-purpose rooms, 24-hour security, and valet service.

For more information, visit www.marquishoa.com.

Murano, a Marquis Association Management wins Forbes Travel Guide certification via 360 MAGAZINE.
Murano, a Marquis Association Management wins Forbes Travel Guide certification via 360 MAGAZINE.
Murano, a Marquis Association Management wins Forbes Travel Guide certification via 360 MAGAZINE.

Latto + Playboi Carti – Blick Sum

ATL-based Grammy nominated Queen of the Souf rapper Latto drops her highly anticipated collaboration with multi-platinum, genre-defying Atlanta rapper Playboi Carti for the alternate version of “Blick Sum” via RCA Records– click here to listen / click here to watch. Shot in Atlanta, the Hidji World and Gunner Stahl-directed video shows Latto and Carti in different spots flexing their cash, style and bars. Upon release, the song garnered the cover of Apple Music’s NMD and a Pandora billboard. Latto is currently nominated for a 2025 Grammy Award – Best Melodic Rap Performance for her single “Big Mama.”

WATCH “BLICK SUM” FEATURING PLAYBOI CARTI HERE 

Lattomade history this past year withher critically acclaimed third studio album Sugar Honey Iced Tea as the first solo female rapper from Atlanta to ever have a #1 on Billboard’s Top Rap Albums chart, debut or otherwise. The album also earned Big Mama a top 15 spot on the Billboard 200 chart, her highest debut to-date at #15. Overall, she is only the second female rapper in 2024 to have a #1 Rap Album debut and Top 15 Billboard 200 debut.

Sugar Honey Iced Tea is centered around Latto’s Georgia Southern roots and displays her signature raw, witty lyricism over magnetic beats. The 21-track album features A-List Southern artists including Megan Thee Stallion, Ciara, Coco Jones, Young Nudy, Flo Milli, Teezo Touchdown and more. Latto’s major Billboard July cover print issue came out around the album release and most recently she graced the December issue of EBONY Magazine.

Latto wrapped her first North American Sugar Honey Iced Tea Tour last year with special guests Mariah The Scientist and Karrahbooo. In addition to touring, she was also a performer and had a panel chat at the 2024 Teen Vogue Summit in Los Angeles, performed her Grammy nominated single “Big Mama” on The Jennifer Hudson Show (plus a couch interview) and held her own event at the Grammy Museum that included an acoustic performance.

With the release of her third studio album and over 1 billion streams worldwide across all platforms, in addition to accolades continuing to rack up from her success, Latto has full command of the stage to become a global superstar and this next chapter of Latto’s career spotlights her new music, new creative vibrant visuals and gives more big energy from The Biggest aka Big Latto.

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After selling out shows around the world for her upcoming The Lifetimes Tour, Katy Perry has announced that she will launch an extensive run in the United States, beginning in Houston, Texas on May 7 at Toyota Center via 360 Magazine.

KATY PERRY ANNOUNCES U.S. LEG OF THE LIFETIMES TOUR

After selling out shows around the world for her upcoming The Lifetimes Tour, Katy Perry has announced that she will launch an extensive run in the United States, beginning in Houston, Texas on May 7 at Toyota Center.

Produced by Live Nation and announced today, the U.S. leg of the tour will also include concerts at United Center in Chicago, IL (May 12), the Kia Forum in Los Angeles, CA (July 15), Madison Square Garden in New York City (August 11), Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena (August 19), and Paycom Center (May 9), which will mark Katy’s first ever performance in Oklahoma City.  Touring in support of her new album, 143, the global pop superstar will be performing all of her hits, drawing from her extensive catalog. See below for itinerary.

TICKETS: Tickets for the U.S. dates will be available starting with Citi and Verizon presales (details below) beginning Tuesday, January 28. The artist presale will begin Wednesday, January 29, at 10am local time ahead of the general onsale starting Friday, January 31, at 10am local time at KatyPerry.com. 

Citi Presale: Citi is the official card of The Lifetimes Tour in the U.S. Citi cardmembers will have access to presale tickets beginning Tuesday, January 28, at 10am local time until Thursday, January 30, at 10pm local time through the Citi Entertainment program. For complete presale details visit http://www.citientertainment.com/.

Verizon Presale: Verizon will offer an exclusive presale for Katy Perry’s ‘The Lifetimes Tour in the U.S. through Verizon Access, just for being a customer. Verizon Access Presale tickets for select shows will begin Tuesday, January 28, at 10am local time until Thursday, January 30, at 10pm local time. For more details visit Verizon.com/Access.

Katy will launch the Lifetimes Tour in Mexico, with seven arena shows. In Australia, the demand for tickets to her initial eight arena shows was so strong that five shows were added. The summer will bring Katy back to North America where, in addition to crisscrossing the U.S., she’ll play seven sold-out arena shows in Canada.

September will bring her to South America, where her arena dates in Buenos Aires are sold out and limited tickets remain for her stadium show in Chile. Katy will wrap up the 2025 tour in the UK and Europe, where popular demand led to multiple added shows in London, Paris, and new shows in Munich and Bologna.

Katy launched 143 – a bold, exuberant dance-pop album with the symbolic 143 numerical expression of love as a throughline message – with a sold-out headline show at Rock in Rio in Brazil in September 2024. Rolling Stone Australia observed, “Perry’s midnight set on the Palco Mundo stage where she would play her newest tunes for the first time became the high point of the night. Taking the stage as fireworks lit up the Rio sky, Perry had the 100,000-strong crowd going wild with dazzling visuals and pyrotechnics that transformed the City of Rock into a vibrant spectacle…”

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