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).
Last night, Atlantis Paradise Island, the entertainment capital of the Caribbean, kicked off its 4th annual Party Like a Royal New Year’s Eve celebration with a show-stopping performance by world-renowned DJ Steve Aoki. Known for his electrifying performances and relentless schedule of over 200 shows a year, the GRAMMY®-nominated EDM superstar took the stage at Atlantis’ Aura Nightclub shortly after midnight. Aoki thrilled a sold-out crowd of resort guests, visitors, and locals with an unforgettable set featuring tracks such as “Pursuit of Happiness”, “Nataaoki,” “MIC Drop” and more.
During his electrifying set, Steve captivated the audience with a masterful remix of Bruno Mars’ hit single, “Talking to the Moon.” The nightclub buzzed with energy as the crowd sang along in perfect harmony. This was just one of the many highlights from the iconic DJ’s performance last night.
The Party Like Royal celebrations continue through December 31st, offering an exciting lineup of performances. On December 28th, R&B legends 112 will take the stage, followed by Who’s Bad: The Ultimate Michael Jackson Experience on December 30th at Bar Sol.
New Year’s Eve promises to be an unforgettable night of live entertainment, fireworks, and fun at the resort’s Royal Deck, all hosted by comedian and actor Adam Devine. The evening will kick off with a DJ set by GRAMMY® Award-winning, multi-Platinum artist Lil Jon, followed by a surprise musical performance. At midnight, a spectacular fireworks display will light up the sky, and DJ Webstar will keep the energy high, spinning until 1:30 a.m.
Redefining what it means to have a honky-tonk halftime show at the NFL via Netflix
It’s been months since we have seen anything visually from the Cowboy Carter album. And Beyoncé drank every moment of it (a 13-minute medley of 8 songs). Wearing white, she trotted into the stadium on a horse while singing one of the record’s most iconic tracks, 16 Carriages. Fast forward, she’s strutting with some of the country music’s rising stars (Tanner Adell) singing Blackbiird. Then, she rocked out to YaYa. Additional ingredients include Blue Ivy, Shaboozey (spaghetti), Post Malone (Levii’s Jeans), and Texas Southern’s marching band.
Effortlessly epic. This less assertive version of Beyoncé was crucial due to the recent events in America. Mrs. Carter was born to entertain. Overall, it was reminiscent of Beychella–a cohesive body of work.
Surely, it was not possible to imagine that 22 years later, when celebrity shutterbug Markus Klinko captured her in 2003 for her debut album Dangerously in Love, she would attain a meteoric mark. The Queen has repeatedly demonstrated her worth to Americans. Her impactful country music recital will definitely result in her winning several Grammys, including Album of the Year. Yale’s decision to add her to their academic roster to address her cultural influence on society is a no-brainer.
• Landmark Bespoke commissions completed in 2024 reflect the record level of Bespoke demand
• Commissions illustrate clients’ increasingly bold, diverse, and personal inspirations
• Each features unique details never previously seen in a Rolls-Royce motor car
• Testament to the exceptional creativity, skill, and unparalleled artistry of the Bespoke Collective
• Highlights include all motor cars in the current Rolls-Royce product portfolio
In 2024, the Rolls-Royce Bespoke Collective of designers, engineers, and craftspeople brought to life some of the most creative and ambitious examples of artistry ever seen.
Client commissions comprised highly complex, hand-painted, and embroidered artworks, stainless steel and gold inlays, exquisite iridescent paint finishes, and much more. Driven by their pursuit of perfection and the dreams of the marque’s clients, Rolls-Royce artisans created singular graphics, such as an 869,500-stitch embroidery inspired by the Spirit of Ecstasy, and captured cultural symbols using the canvas of leather, wood, and fabric. From finely executed coachline motifs to full-scale artworks within the interior, the Rolls-Royce Bespoke Collective once again stretched the breadth of luxury possibility.
The extraordinary complexity behind this year’s commissions reflects the ever-growing number of clients that trust the marque’s artisans with their boldest visions. While these inspirations are as diverse as the personalities of the clients themselves, clear themes have emerged over the year. Bespoke commissions are becoming increasingly personal, with many clients curating individual masterpieces to mark major life events and commemorate transformative moments, places, and people that are meaningful to them.
As 2024 comes to an end, Rolls-Royce reflects on just some of the finest examples of Bespoke possibility. The motor cars selected are owned by clients who have generously given permission for their details to be shared with the public.
PHANTOM SCINTILLA
Limited to just 10 examples worldwide, this magnificent Private Collection celebrates the ethereal beauty, grace, and legacy of the Spirit of Ecstasy.
The interior features 869,500 stitches forming a continuous graphic inspired by her expressive form. The figurine itself has a unique ceramic finish, evoking the Parian marble of The Winged Victory of Samothrace, the Greek statue that inspired Claude Johnson to commission the original mascot in 1910.
The centerpiece is the Celestial Pulse Gallery, capturing the fleeting presence of the Spirit of Ecstasy. This artwork comprises seven individually milled ribbons, cloaked in the same ceramic finish as the Spirit of Ecstasy figurine. Above, the Bespoke Starlight Headliner features an animation with 1,500 fiber-optic “stars,” inspired by the Spirit of Ecstasy’s flowing gown.
BLACK BADGE GHOST CITY LIGHTS
In this commission, created exclusively for the U.S., the Illuminated Fascia features a Bespoke design recreating a bird’s-eye view of a city at night. The graphic is inspired by the thrilling view seen from an airplane as it makes its final approach for landing. The pattern is composed of 8,372 laser-etched lights, each individually placed by hand in the Piano Black veneer surface.
CULLINAN SERIES II – INSPIRED BY ROSE
This delicate, highly artistic commission was inspired by the Phantom Rose, specially bred for Rolls-Royce, which grows in the courtyard of the Home of Rolls-Royce at Goodwood and nowhere else in the world.
Bespoke designers created a stylized rose motif, which was then translated into delicate embroidery on the front and rear headrests and incorporated into the meticulously hand-painted coachline.
PHANTOM GOLDFINGER
To mark the 60th anniversary of the James Bond film Goldfinger, Rolls-Royce created this intricately detailed homage to the eponymous villain’s 1937 Phantom III Sedanca de Ville.
Bespoke specialists faithfully recreated the original car’s famous black and yellow exterior finish, with ingenious features referencing the film’s pivotal scenes – from a gold golf putter, inspired by one used by Auric Goldfinger in his infamous match with 007, to a solid 18-carat gold speedform displayed in the center console.
Other gold-inspired features include gold-plated treadplates embossed with the same font developed for the film in 1964, a 24-carat gold-plated VIN plaque engraved with a number ending in 007, as well as organ stops, seat bullets, and speaker frets with a lustrous gold finish.
The Gallery houses a stainless-steel artwork featuring an isoline map of the Furka Pass, where 007 follows Goldfinger to his smelting plant in the film. As another subtle reference, the Starlight Headliner reflects the constellations as they appeared over the Furka Pass in Switzerland on the final day of filming the scene. As a finishing touch, a hidden projector was developed to display the legendary “007” logo when the trunk is opened.
SPECTRE LUNAFLAIR
Commissioned by a discerning client from the United States, Spectre Lunaflair draws inspiration from the optical phenomenon of a lunar halo, where moonlight refracted through high-altitude ice crystals creates a bright ring around the moon.
To capture this spectacle, the marque’s specialists spent a year developing a unique holographic paint finish, reserved exclusively for the commissioning client. The captivating “rainbow” effect is achieved by applying seven layers of lacquer, including a pearlescent layer infused with fine flakes of magnesium fluoride and aluminum. This creates a deep metallic effect in low light that bursts into rainbow technicolor under bright sunlight.
The Spectre Lunaflair concept was partially inspired by another Bespoke masterpiece, the one-of-one Phantom Syntopia. Captivated by Phantom Syntopia’s iridescent Liquid Noir finish, the commissioning client asked the Bespoke Collective to create a light and luminous expression of this concept that reflected their fascination with the lunar halo phenomenon. This cross-pollination of ideas exemplifies the power of Bespoke at Rolls-Royce.
GHOST EXTENDED SERIES II – THE ENCOUNTER
This exquisite Ghost Extended Series II is designed to mark the 120th anniversary of the meeting of its founders on May 4, 1904. The celebratory commission contains numerous references to The Hon. Charles Stewart Rolls and Henry Royce, including their initials, embroidered on the headrests, their signatures on the C-pillar, and the historic date of their introduction as the coachline motif.
These include a unique hand-painted artwork on the front passenger panel, dragon embroidery on the headrests, a coachline motif, and the first-ever depiction of a dragon in a Bespoke Starlight Headliner, crafted from 677 “stars.”
The interior is finished in Duality Twill, a new rayon fabric made from bamboo, embroidered with a “Duality” graphic – an abstract interpretation of the interlinked R initials of the marque’s founders’ names.
PHANTOM YEAR OF THE DRAGON
Commissioned via the Shanghai Private Office, this extraordinary Phantom Extended was created to mark the Lunar New Year, beginning on February 10, 2024. In a beautiful example of the growing trend toward blending international heritage and Chinese cultural traditions, known as guochao, the interior features meticulously crafted details inspired by a traditional dragon symbol.
Peter Sommer Travels will launch its new Cruising the Coast of Montenegro tour in 2025, its first itinerary in the country known for its sparkling waters, atmospheric mountains and multi-layered history. Cruising aboard a traditional gulet, visit towns and villages from the Adriatic Coast to Lake Skadar and the Bay of Kotor and discover the influence of the ancient Illyrians, the Greeks, the Roman Empire, Venice and the Ottomans, as well as fabulous food from beloved family restaurants, wine made in the wooded hills and more. The eight-day Cruising the Coast of Montenegro tour departs Sept. 15, Sept. 22 and Sept. 29, 2025, and costs £3,895 per person based on double occupancy. For more information, call 855-443-3027 or visit https://www.petersommer.com/tours/montenegro-gulet-voyage.
To revisit the design of its iconic Hennessy X.O decanter, Maison Hennessy enlisted the creative agency OK C’EST COOL to conceive a unique experience blending ultra-customization, artistic creation, and robotic innovation. This one-of-a-kind customer journey, balancing tradition and innovation, culminates in the creation of an exclusive collection of 40 numbered pieces envisioned by generative artist Florian Zumbrunn.
To reinvent the design of its legendary Hennessy X.O decanter, Maison Hennessy collaborated with OK C’EST COOL to craft a distinctive experience uniting ultra-customization, artistic innovation, and cutting-edge robotics.
This unique customer journey bridges tradition and innovation to create an exclusive collection of 40 numbered pieces, designed by generative artist Florian Zumbrunn, available exclusively in Cognac. Each carafe features a unique, customizable design painted by a robotic arm through an innovative production process, engineered by robotic expert Jean-Marie Ollivier.
Myke Towers surprises fans with a Christmas gift as he closes the year with his new album, LYKE MIIKE. The record and its visualizers are now available across all digital platforms and YouTube.
LYKE MIIKE marks Myke’s triumphant return to his rap and trap roots. Following the overwhelming success of his hits “LALA,” “LA FALDA,” and “ADIVINO,” Towers showcases his artistic evolution and versatility across 23 meticulously crafted tracks.
The record demonstrates why Towers is considered one of Latin music’s finest lyricists. Across 23 tracks, the artist showcases his masterful command of narrative and rhyme, tackling both intimate and universal storylines.
On “CON ÉL,” a seductive blend of trap, rap, and R&B, he narrates a love triangle from an unconventional perspective, while “LOS DEPURO” celebrates success through an innovative and hypnotizing fusion of cumbia RKT and reggaeton. The hard-hitting “VAN CLEEF” explores sensuality with provocative lyrics, and “YO ESTARÉ,” with its cinematic atmosphere and industrial soundscape, pushes Latin rap boundaries while addressing themes of loyalty and commitment.
LYKE MIIKE brings together some of Latin America’s finest talents, from Puerto Rican heavyweights Miky Woodz, Eladio Carrión, Clarent, Pressure 9×19, and Jon-Z to Venezuelan rap titans Akapellah and Neutro Shorty.
The album arrived accompanied by 23 visualizers, all filmed in Towers’ hometown of Quintana, San Juan, Puerto Rico. @bstatic masterfully captured the striking visual content during an intensive two-day shoot. The Puerto Rican director created a rich visual narrative that pays tribute to Towers’ origins through exquisite production.
LYKE MIIKE is Myke Towers’ third album release of 2024. The rap powerhouse dropped LA PANTERA NEGRA in August, followed by its Deluxe version in October. The latter spawned “DEGENERE,” featuring Benny Blanco, which has dominated charts across the United States, Spain, and Latin America.
Before this year-end release, Towers received a gold certification for LA PANTERA NEGRA and an eleventh platinum certification for “LA FALDA” from the RIAA.
Towers ends 2024 as the #1 artist on U.S. and Canadian Tropical radio charts and ranks #2 on the Spanish Contemporary chart, according to Mediabase. The company reports that “LALA” and “LA FALDA” dominated Spanish Contemporary and Tropical charts. “LALA” secured the #2 spot on both charts, while “LA FALDA” reached #4 on Spanish Contemporary and #3 on Tropical.
Top Dawg Entertainment’s Grammy award-winning, chart-topping, and multi-platinum selling recording artist SZA releases SOS Deluxe: LANA, the expanded version of the critically acclaimed album SOS. The album is available now on all major streaming platforms via Top Dawg Entertainment/RCA Records. Click hereto listen. Fan bundles with exclusive merchandise can be purchased at shop.szasos.com.
Kicking off SOS Deluxe: LANA is “Drive,” the new song written by SZA and produced by ThankGod4Cody and Billy Lemon. The accompanying music video, directed by Bradley Calder and starring Ben Stiller, visually captures the emotion of the lyrics. Click here to watch.
SOS Deluxe: LANA features lyrics written by SZA and production by Michael Uzowuru, ThankGod4Cody, Carter Lang, Rob Bisel, Solomonophonic & Monsune, Dylan Newstarter, among others. The album includes “Saturn,” which is currently Grammy nominated for Best R&B Song and Best R&B Performance, “30 for 30” (with Kendrick Lamar), “Kitchen,” “Scorsese Baby Daddy” and more.
SZA begins a new era with the release of SOS Deluxe: LANA, marking the culmination of another successful year and the superstar’s continued international success. In 2024 alone, SZA received the Songwriters Hall of Fame’s Hal David Starlight Award and won multiple awards at the iHeartRadio Awards, BMI Awards, Billboard Music Awards, MTV Video Music Awards, BRIT Awards, and BET Awards. Earlier this year, her album SOS won three Grammy Awards, including Best Progressive R&B Album, Best R&B Song for “Snooze,” and Best Pop Duo/Group Performance for “Ghost In The Machine.” SOS was a mainstay on the Billboard 200album chart for nearly 2 years, and is currently RIAA-certified 5x Platinum. Additional certifications include “Low” – 2x Platinum, “Good Days” – 7x Platinum, and more.
In 2025, SZA and Kendrick Lamar will take over 19 stadiums across North America for the Grand National Tour, click here for full routing.
Stay tuned for more as SZA continues to solidify her status as one of the most talented and innovative artists in music.
BVLGARI HOTEL SHANGHAI HOLIDAY SEASON 2024 TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY
Bvlgari Hotel Shanghai celebrated 2024 holiday season with the them of “TOGETHER WE CELEBRATE”, expressed the joyful festive moments and contemporary Italian art of living.
Mr. Matthias Terrettaz, General Manager of Bvlgari Hotel Shanghai, invited Mr. Andrew Wu, LVMH Group President of Greater China, Mr. Mauro Di Roberto, President of Bvlgari Greater China, Mrs. Tiziana d’Angelo, The Consul General of Italy, as well as actor and singer Mr. Nathan Scott Lee attended the event to light up the festive tree. Mr. Matthias Terrettaz delivered a heartfelt speech and raised a toast with the guests, conveying his best wishes and infusing warmth and affection into this memorable evening.
The hotel lobby decorated with Bvlgari giant bubble with its Roma eight pointed star surrounded by sparkling light at the entrance of our hotel for a warm and festive atmosphere.
On the 47th floor of the Bvlgari Bar, a festive celebration unfolds with live bands and DJs engaging guests through dynamic beats, creating a warm and charming atmosphere, guests raise their glasses in toasts to commemorate the joyous conclusion of the year.
The Bvlgari Hotel Shanghai lights up and embarked guests on unique experience through numerous offerings, bringing the best of festive season to this vibrant metropolis. From the exclusive festive menu of the one-Michelin-starred restaurant Il Ristorante – Niko Romito to the festive afternoon tea, to the delicate festive chocolates, every detail is designed to brighten up the city traveler’s stay and remember meaningful moments.
The warm ambiance of the holiday season is increasingly, and Bvlgari Hotel Shanghai is brimming with heartfelt wishes and together we celebate life’s emotional moments together, and creating a memorable chapter in time.
About Bvlgari Hotels & Resorts
Unique locations in harmony with the surrounding areas, the blend of traditional design with dramatic contemporary Italian architecture by the Italian architecture and interior design practice ACPV ARCHITECTS Antonio Citterio Patricia Viel and superior service crafted with the same attention to quality that has always distinguished Bvlgari creations. These are the key elements that characterize The Bvlgari Hotels & Resorts collection.
For all the hotels, the approach is the same: the design of the interiors is strongly rooted in the traditions of the place, and careful attention is paid to every detail in a tribute to absolute luxury.
The Bvlgari Hotels & Resorts collection features the distinctive, bold Italian style typical of Bvlgari, reflected in its unique design, its contemporary Italian cuisine and its lavish spas. It conveys the excitement of the Bvlgari brand, its timeless glamour and its magnificent Italian jewellery heritage.
Bvlgari Hotels & Resorts Collection began as an initial array of three establishments in Milan, London and Bali, and recently added new ones in Beijing, Dubai, Shanghai, Paris and Tokyo.
The Bvlgari Hotel Roma opened on 9th June 2023 is the ninth jewel in the collection and other two hotels are coming soon in Miami and Maldives between 2026 and 2027.
About Bvlgari
Part of the LVMH Group, Bvlgari was founded in Rome in 1884 as a jewellery shop. Known as the magnificent Roman jeweller and master of coloured gems, Bvlgari has established a worldwide reputation for Italian excellence and enjoys renowned for its exquisite craftsmanship. The company’s international success has evolved into a global and diversified luxury purveyor of products and services, ranging from fine jewels and high end watches to accessories and perfumes, and featuring an unrivalled network of boutiques and hotels in the world’s most exclusive shopping areas.
Demonstrated through its numerous philanthropic partnerships, Bvlgari deeply believes in innovating the present for a sustainable future through its commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility and giving back – to nature and to the community.
•Reebok primed for return to basketball with a new WNBA collaboration.
•Reebok named a league-authorized footwear supplier, tapping WNBA stars Angel Reese and Lexie Brown to further commitment to women’s sports.
Reebok, the irreverent and iconic sports culture brand, and the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) announced a multi-year partnership, making it the official footwear for the league. The brand and its players will aim to create inspiring and engaging content that brings fans closer to the game and its rising stars, including Reebok athletes Angel Reese of the Chicago Sky, Lexie Brown of the Los Angeles Sparks, and more.
“The WNBA continues to grow with iconic brands, and we look forward to Reebok joining us in driving women’s basketball to new heights and inspiring the next generation,” said WNBA Chief Growth Officer Colie Edison. “As we continue to capitalize on increased brand awareness, our work with Reebok is another step in bringing more fans to the game.”
In 2021, Reebok boldly stated its go-forward objective to reclaim its rightful place in sport. Shortly thereafter, the brand would name Shaquille O’Neal and Allen Iverson to executive leadership roles for its Basketball division and would sign rising basketball star and fashion icon Reese.
“It’s an exciting time for Reebok, the WNBA, and the game of basketball overall,” said Shaquille O’Neal, President of Reebok Basketball. “Reebok has always been committed to supporting the growth of the sport, and now with a strong plan, the right resources, and the welcoming arms of the WNBA, we’re ready to dive in headfirst with everything from product to players and more.”
This past summer, Reese launched her first official Reebok collection, “Reebok by Angel,” and lead the unveiling of Reebok’s new performance basketball shoe, the “Engine A”. In late October, Reese and Reebok agreed to a multi-year partnership extension and confirmed a signature sneaker release for 2026 (making Reese only the second WNBA player to receive a signature shoe from Reebok). Most recently, in mid-November, Reese starred in the Reebok’s new global campaign, “Sport is Everything,” alongside the brand’s diverse roster of rising global athletes and artists.
“Reebok has been such an amazing partner and advocate for women in sport,” said Angel Reese. “As strong female athletes, we can use our platform to set an example for young players coming up in the sport. I’m happy to see the WNBA and Reebok supporting one another because I know that together we’re so much stronger and our reach is so much further.”
Reebok has been creating basketball shoes for women since the 1980s. The brand sponsored some of the nation’s best women’s collegiate basketball teams in history throughout the ‘90s, and in 1997 gave superstar Rebecca Lobo her own signature shoe. In the late ‘90s and early 2000’s, Reebok landed marketing and licensing deals with the ABL, NBA, and WNBA, among other leagues, and in 2002 sponsored the first-ever women’s high school all-American game. Today, the brand continues to support the game nationally and overseas through new partnerships with leagues like the UK’s Super Basketball League (SLB), the Australian National Basketball League (NBL), and now the WNBA.
To stay up to date on what’s next from Reebok and the WNBA, fans can follow @Reebok and @WNBA on Instagram.
About Reebok Design Group
Reebok Design Group (RDG) is the global brand hub of design, development, innovation, marketing and creative services for Reebok footwear and apparel. As the central source of the brand’s creative vision, RDG provides ongoing support and expertise to Reebok’s network of strategic partners around the world. RDG champions Reebok’s storied heritage, ethos, and DNA to authentically deliver a unified brand directive and consumer experience globally. A division of SPARC Group, RDG is headquartered in Boston, MA.
Tipping off its 29th season in 2025, the WNBA celebrates and elevates the game of basketball and the culture around it. The league was ranked by Morning Consult as the fastest-growing brand in 2024, setting records for engagement on social and digital platforms, attendance, merchandise sales, and unique viewers across its television partners. The WNBA’s commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion and social responsibility is supported by the first-of-its-kind WNBA Changemakers Collective, a group of purpose-driven companies that have partnered with the WNBA to enhance the player experience and help drive the league’s business transformation.
CERTIFICATIONS FOR BEYONCÉ’S ALBUMS AND SINGLES TOPS 103
The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) has announced a new milestone for Beyoncé – the Most Certified Titles for a Female Artist of All Time with 103 total across her discography.
“We are so excited to recognize the incredible talent, hard work, and creative spirit reflected across diverse genres. Beyoncé‘s iconic catalog has earned the achievement of most certified titles for a female artist in RIAA’s history. Congratulations on this crowning milestone, Beyoncé, Parkwood Entertainment, Columbia Records — and we see you, BeyHive, streaming on repeat!” said RIAA President & COO Michele Ballantyne.
In March 2024, Beyoncé released her acclaimed eighth studio album COWBOY CARTER. The 27-song LP has garnered 11 nominations for the 67th Annual GRAMMY® Awards, making it the most nominated album by a female artist. The nominations include major categories such as Record of the Year (“TEXAS HOLD ‘EM”,) Album of the Year, and Best Country Album, along with recognition for ‘BODYGUARD,’ ‘LEVII’S JEANS’ featuring Post Malone, ‘SPAGHETTI’ featuring Linda Martell and Shaboozey, ’16 CARRIAGES,’ ‘II MOST WANTED’ featuring Miley Cyrus, and ‘YA YA.’
