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).
Food critic, philanthropist, and social media changemaker Keith Lee took center stage at Minnie’s Food Pantry’s 18th Annual Thanksgiving Giveaway, where he helped feed over 4,200 families last Saturday in North Texas during the organization’s largest holiday distribution since its founding.
Amid ongoing recovery from the recent government shutdown and temporary SNAP benefit halt, Keith’s participation brought national attention to the growing need for hunger relief. Through his nationwide initiative, “A Familee That SNAPS Back,” Keith donated $12,000 worth of turkeys, directly ensuring that even more families received the support they needed this holiday season.
Keith also collaborated with multiple partner brands to amplify the event’s reach and spent the morning volunteering onsite, handing out meals, meeting families, and inspiring community-led giving through his content and influence.
This year’s giveaway supported over 4,200 families, many still struggling to regain stability after benefit disruptions. Keith’s involvement played a key role in helping Minnie’s Food Pantry meet the moment with dignity, heart, and expanded resources.
The event was made possible through the power of community, including 818 volunteers and generous sponsors.
Cheryl Jackson, Minnie’s Food Pantry and Keith Lee Thanksgiving Giveaway via 360 MAGAZINE.
BE@RBRICK AUDIO, the collaboration between MEDICOM TOY and RINARO ISODYNAMICS — is returning with a striking new release: The Chrome Metals Collection.
Following the global success of the BE@RBRICK AUDIO Portable Bluetooth® Speaker, this limited-edition 2025 drop reimagines the iconic BE@RBRICK AUDIO 400% Bluetooth® Speaker in three high-shine finishes: Platinum, Gold, and Silver.
Each one is a tribute to timeless value, craftsmanship and the culture of collectible design.
Holiday-Ready Design
Landing just ahead of the holiday season, The Chrome Metals Collection is more than a speaker, it’s an object of status and sound. Whether as a gift or a personal statement piece, it’s built to turn heads and fill rooms with high-fidelity audio.
A Legacy of Innovation
After five years of development and over 20,000 hours of engineering, the collaboration between MEDICOM TOY and RINARO ISODYNAMICS set a new standard in compact high-fidelity sound. The Chrome Metals Collection builds on that legacy, merging cutting-edge acoustics with the prestige of platinum, gold, and silver.
Nominated for a GRAMMY Award for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album, Jennifer Hudson’s The Gift of Love won widespread critical acclaim upon its release in 2024 and debuted in the top 10 of Billboard’s Top Holiday Albums chart. Today, Interscope Records released an extended holiday edition of the album, which includes two new bonus tracks “Mary, Did You Know?” – a modern Christmas classic penned by Mark Lowry and Buddy Greene that contemplates the relationship between Mary and her newborn son Jesus – and “Let There Be Joy,” an original song heard in Hallmark’s 2024 Joy to Your World campaign. Download / stream The Gift of Love Extended Holiday Edition HERE. See below for track listing.
With her effortless range and melodic tone, the genre-defying vocalist brings to life seasonal favorites like “Winter Wonderland,” “O Holy Night,” and “Auld Lang Syne” alongside original songs such as “Santa for Someone,” “Find The Love” and “Carol of the Bells” (ft. The Joy).
“Christmas carols from one of the greatest voices in music? asked Rolling Stone. “Sign us up!” Predicting The Gift of Love would rise to the rank of “annual staple,” AllMusic.com noted, “‘Santa for Somebody’ is an uptempo soul throwback about the pressures of gift-giving, while…‘Almost Christmas’ is mostly gleeful narration from Common with Hudson enhancing the sentiments with graceful and romantic punctuation.”
Ryan Tedder served as Executive Producer of the album and produced several tracks. Hudson additionally teamed with producers David Foster, Greg Phillinganes, Kirk Franklin, James Poyser, Fede Vindver, Peer Åström; and co-writers including Michael Pollack and J Kash.
Entertainment’s youngest female EGOT-winner and a self-described “holiday fanatic” spoke with Billboard about how she went about recording her first-ever Christmas album in this feature. The nod for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album marks the ninth GRAMMY nomination of Hudson’s career and follows wins for Best R&B Album (Jennifer Hudson) and Best Musical Theater Album (The Color Purple).
At the 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony earlier this month, Hudson joined Stevie Wonder, Maxwell, Questlove, Beck, Leon Thomas and Flea for an all-star medley of Sly and the Family Stone’s greatest hits. View HERE.
Now in its fourth season, “The Jennifer Hudson Show” will be celebrating the holidays throughout December. “Saturday Night Live” recently turned its attention to the show’s legendary “Spirit Tunnel” pre-show segments in this spot with Nikki Glaser for an anti-anxiety med dubbed “Hudsacillin.”
Hudson is represented by Original Project, CAA, Wolf Kasteler, JSSK and Ziffren Brittenham.
The Gift of Love (Extended Holiday Edition) Track Listing
GRAMMY-winning recording artist Ella Mai (10 Summers/Interscope Records) continues the one-year celebration of her acclaimed EP 3 with the announcement of her Did You Miss Me? Tour. Kicking off December 7 in London, the six-show run will move through the Netherlands and France before heading to the United States, where she’ll reconnect with day-one fans in Atlanta, New York, and Los Angeles.
Adding to the significance, Ella Mai will perform in intimate venues she first touched during the early days of her career — a full-circle moment marking her evolution from rising R&B talent to GRAMMY-winning superstar. These sold-out anniversary shows will spotlight a pivotal chapter in her story and honor the journey that brought her here. Along with the anniversary announcement, Ella is also celebrating the ninth anniversary of her 2016 effort EP, CHANGE. Ella’s nostalgic effort is now available in physical form, as she’s offering her TIME. CHANGE. READY. Anniversary Vinyl for purchase at 10% via promo: CHANGE. The sale runs from 11/18 to 9 am PT to 11/25 9 am PT. To help fans prepare for the upcoming shows, Ella unveiled the official tour t-shirt for purchase on her website alongside launching a Fan Poster Contest.
Earlier this month, Ella released the official video for her fan-favorite track “Little Things.” The nostalgic yet soulful visual arrived as a fitting gift to fans during her birthday week, underscoring the singer’s signature blend of vulnerability and confidence.”Little Things” resides on Ella’s EP, 3.
Released last November, 3 showcases Ella Mai’s personal and creative evolution. The title itself draws meaning from numerology: the number 3 represents communication, happiness, and alignment — all central to the project’s emotional core.
Among the standout tracks, “Hearts On Deck” flirts with confidence and playfulness, while “One of These” celebrates the thrill of unexpected love and magnetic connection. “Little Things,” produced by longtime collaborator Mustard, stands as the project’s soulful centerpiece — a warm, introspective ode to love’s simplest gestures and how small acts of devotion build lasting relationships.
Since its release, “Little Things” has amassed nearly 60 million streams on Spotify and cemented its place as a staple in Ella Mai’s ever-deepening discography as a Grammy-winning artist. “Little Things” follows Ella’s release of “Tell Her,” which served as a clever nod to Destiny’s Child’s 1999 classic, “Say My Name.” With this new video for “Little Things,” Ella continues to honor her growth, as both a woman and an artist, reminding fans why her music remains a timeless reflection of love, authenticity, and grace.
TikTok Star Jay Guapo and Model Gio Ramos Join Marlon and SNIPES’ Entirely In-House Creative Team to Deliver Surreal, Genre-Bending Campaign That Proves Retail Can Be as Entertaining as It Is Culturally Resonant
SNIPES US, the leading global streetwear and sneaker retailer, today launched “Wrapped in Heat,” a bold holiday campaign that transforms traditional retail marketing into a surreal, cinematic journey through culture, style, and generosity. Starring comedy icon Marlon Wayans alongside headline-making Gen Z creator Jay Guapo and model, fashion influencer and stylist Gio Ramos, the campaign delivers a genre-bending experience that bridges generations while staying unapologetically true to what Gen Z craves: bold, unique, and authentic.
In a strategic departure from traditional retail marketing, “Wrapped in Heat” was entirely conceptualized, cast, executed, and produced by SNIPES’ internal marketing team without outside agency support. The campaign exemplifies the power of in-house creative teams that maintain their finger on the pulse of cultural moments, from identifying the perfect talent mashup to building a surreal visual universe that speaks directly to Gen Z’s appetite for the unconventional.
Breaking the Mold: A Cultural Trifecta
SNIPES’ talent strategy reflects a deep understanding of what resonates across generations. Marlon Wayans brings comedic legacy and cross-generational appeal. Jay Guapo – the 23-year-old TikTok sensation who recently made headlines as TV’s reigning first family’s Halloween costume inspiration – represents viral Gen Z authenticity with 3.4 million TikTok followers and 140 million likes. Model, fashion influencer and stylist Gio Ramos, with 1.1 million Instagram followers and an impressive 13% engagement rate, adds a layer of hip hop adjacency that will only elevate a campaign of this type.
This talent lineup is a culturally astute combination that only a brand with intimate knowledge of its consumer could identify. The result is a campaign that feels made for Gen Z, not marketed at them.
The Creative: Retail Meets Fever Dream
The campaign opens on a chilly NYC street where two friends (Jay Guapo and Gio Ramos) show kindness to a mysterious stranger outside a SNIPES store. Marlon Wayans, our Architect, sees the act of kindness, and opens a glowing portal that transports them into a fantastical SNIPES holiday world where the shopping experience becomes surreal entertainment. What follows is a psychedelic journey through imaginative retail environments that visualize the actual consumer journey in unexpected ways:
The Ride: A surreal subway transformation where outfits morph into fresh SNIPES fits mid-transit
The Puffer World: A towering puffer building where shoppers test winter gear in playful, over-the-top ways
The Sneaker World: A SNIPES sneaker store complete with a shoebox structure stacked wall-to-wall with footwear, featuring a holiday-lit basketball court and boots stress-tested on snowy peaks
The Checkout: The journey completes back in the SNIPES store, with a flawless customer check-out experience
Each environment maps to a real shopping touchpoint – traveling to store, browsing product categories, discovering exclusive access, checking out – but filtered through a bold, trippy lens that rejects polished perfection in favor of memorable experiences.
“This campaign represents SNIPES’ commitment to breaking the mold and having fun with how we connect with our consumers,” says Kelley Walton, CMO, SNIPES USA. “We’re not afraid to be different. Gen Z doesn’t want safe or predictable – they want bold, authentic, and entertaining. Our team understood that instinctively and delivered a campaign that’s culturally resonant and visually groundbreaking. We hope our audience goes into the holiday season feeling creatively inspired and knowing that SNIPES is a place that welcomes boldness and style.”
In-House Creative as Competitive Advantage
While most major retail brands outsource creative to external agencies, SNIPES made the strategic decision to keep “Wrapped in Heat” entirely in-house – from initial concept to final execution. This approach allowed the team to move quickly, stay culturally current, and maintain authentic brand voice throughout the process.
The result is a masterclass in depicting the consumer journey creatively: every surreal environment represents an actual step in the SNIPES shopping experience, making the brand’s ethos and value proposition viscerally clear while maintaining entertainment value.
The Talent
Marlon Wayans brings his signature sharp humor and high energy to SNIPES’ holiday world as “The Architect of Heat,” a slick, street-savvy guide who mixes comedy and hustle. This makes holiday shopping a laugh-out-loud adventure, bridging Millennials, Gen X, and Gen Z through his enduring cultural impact and comedic legacy.
Jay Guapo, a 23-year-old rising content creator who recently became the Halloween costume inspiration for a certain reality royal family, has captivated millions with his sharp, comedic sketches and viral TikTok videos. With over 3.4 million followers and 140 million likes, his authentic voice resonates with Gen Z audiences seeking genuine connection and entertainment.
Gio Ramos packs both reach and resonance with a loyal Instagram following exceeding 1.1 million, an exceptional engagement rate around 13%, and over 1 million TikTok fans with 13.4 million likes. Her style credibility and relatability make her a perfect fit for SNIPES’ multi-generational appeal and fashion-forward positioning.
Availability
The “Wrapped in Heat” campaign launches November 6, 2025, across SNIPES’ digital platforms and in-store experiences. Featured products from SNIPES’ curated holiday collection are available now at SNIPES retail locations nationwide and online at SNIPES.
TikTok Star Jay Guapo and Model Gio Ramos Join Marlon Wayans and SNIPES for holiday campaign via 360 MAGAZINE. TikTok Star Jay Guapo and Model Gio Ramos Join Marlon Wayans and SNIPES for holiday campaign via 360 MAGAZINE.
Ice Spice unveils “Big Guy,” an original track featured in Paramount Animation and Nickelodeon Movies’ anticipated animated film The SpongeBob Movie: Search For SquarePants, set for release only in theatres on December 19th. The song arrives alongside an official video and the reveal of a limited-edition 7” vinyl collaboration with renowned Japanese graphic artist, Verdy, which features his esteemed panda-rabbit character, Vick.
“Being part of the SpongeBob soundtrack is such a full circle moment for me. It’s crazy to see my music in a movie that’s been part of so many people’s childhoods, including mine,” says Ice. The 4x GRAMMY-nominated artist also lends her voice to one of the characters in the film marking her first-ever voice cameo.
“Big Guy” made its global broadcast premiere on MTV Live, MTVU, and across MTV’s global network of channels, as well as on the Paramount Times Square billboards.
This original song follows Baddie Baddie, which was accompanied by a fashion-forward visual that included some of Ice’s standout moments during this year’s Paris Fashion Week. “Baddie Baddie” served as her first solo release since her explosive Y2K!: I’m Just A Girl (Deluxe) album. Ice’s wildly anticipated official debut album Y2K!, was originally released in July 2024 to rave reviews and came stacked with hits including the Sean Paul-sampling “Gimmie A Light” and hater-dismissing “Think U The Shit (Fart),” which notably became her highest solo charting single on the Billboard Hot 100 (#37). The album was also hailed by Pitchfork for featuring “some of her most dynamic and abrasive bars to date,” while also praising the album for sounding “like nothing her peers could make, swerving from one sonic inspiration to the next.”
Having contributed to Barbie The Album with “Barbie World” and making her film debut earlier this year in Spike Lee’s Highest 2 Lowest, starring Denzel Washington and A$AP Rocky, Ice is further cementing herself as a dynamic voice in entertainment.
Following the birthday release of his new album CAOS on October 23, Grammy Award-winning artist and visionary Miguel has announced he will embark on a tour next year across North America, Europe, and the United Kingdom. Promoted by Live Nation, the 41-date CAOS Tour with special guest Jean Dawson kicks off February 10 at the Coca-Cola Roxy in Atlanta, making stops in major cities including New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, and more before wrapping the North American leg March 21 at Houston’s 713 Music Hall. The tour then heads overseas for a spring run across the UK and Europe, with performances in London, Paris, Berlin, Milan, Madrid, and more. The tour includes a special Los Angeles hometown performance at the Kia Forum with support from Channel Tres. Full routing and ticketing information can be found below.
Tonight, fans can tune into Miguel’s performance on Jimmy Kimmel Live at 11:35/10:35c on ABC.
With a career defined by innovation and soul, Miguel continues to captivate audiences around the world. Since winning the GRAMMY Award for Best R&B Song with his chart-topping hit “Adorn” in 2013, he’s remained one of the most forward-thinking and genre-defying artists. From the triple-platinum rise of “Sure Thing” to its viral rebirth more than a decade later, Miguel’s music has continued to transcend generations. Both Wildheart (2015) and War & Leisure (2017) debuted at No. 1 on Billboard’s R&B Albums Chart, proving that influence isn’t measured in years but in impact. With CAOS, Miguel compels a redefinition of his own legacy, setting a new precedent for how radical, cross-genre, and cross-cultural an artist’s evolution can be. Now, he’s bringing that same magnetic energy to the CAOS Tour, delivering a show that bridges eras and showcases his evolution as a performer and creator.
TICKETS: Tickets will be available starting with a Verizon presale (details below) beginning on Tuesday, October 28. Fans can sign up HEREnow to access the Seated presale beginning on Wednesday, October 29 at 10am local time. Additional presales will run throughout the week ahead of the general onsale beginning on Thursday, October 30 at 10am local time at officialmiguel.com.
VERIZON PRESALE: Verizon will offer an exclusive presale for COAS tour in the U.S through Verizon Access, just for being a customer. Verizon Access Presale tickets for select shows will begin Tuesday, October 28 at 10am local time until Thursday, October 30 at 10pm local time. For more details visit Verizon.com/Access.
MASTERCARD PRESALE: Mastercard cardholders have special access to presale tickets in France and Italy. Mastercard Presale starts Wednesday, October 29 at 10am local time. Preferred ticket access to some of the best tickets are available in the UK, France and Italy from Friday, October 31 at 10am local time. Check out priceless.com/music for details.
VIP: The tour will also offer a variety of different VIP packages and experiences for fans to take their concert experience to the next level. Packages vary but include premium tickets, guided behind-the-scenes tour, exclusive pre-show VIP soundcheck and Q&A, invitation to Miguel’s pre-show VIP Lounge & more. VIP package contents vary based on the offer selected. For more information, visit vipnation.com!
TOUR DATES: Tue Feb 10 – Atlanta, GA – Coca-Cola Roxy^ Wed Feb 11 – Nashville, TN – Ryman Auditorium^ Fri Feb 13 – Virginia Beach, VA – The Dome^ Sat Feb 14 – Boston, MA – MGM Music Hall at Fenway^ Sun Feb 15 – Washington, DC – The Anthem^ Tue Feb 17 – Montreal, QC – MTELUS^ Wed Feb 18 – Toronto, ON – History^ Sat Feb 21 – Philadelphia, PA – The Met Philadelphia Presented by Highmark^ Sun Feb 22 – Wallingford, CT – Toyota Oakdale Theatre^ Tue Feb 24 – New York, NY – Radio City Music Hall^ Thu Feb 26 – Detroit, MI – Fox Theatre^ Fri Feb 27 – Cincinnati, OH – The Andrew J Brady Music Center^ Sat Feb 28 – Chicago, IL – Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom^ Mon Mar 02 – Minneapolis, MN – The Armory^ Tue Mar 03 – Milwaukee, WI – Landmark Credit Union Live^ Thu Mar 05 – Denver, CO – Fillmore Auditorium^ Fri Mar 06 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Complex^ Sun Mar 08 – Portland, OR – Keller Auditorium^ Mon Mar 09 – Seattle, WA – WAMU Theater^ Tue Mar 10 – Vancouver, BC – UBC – Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre^ Thu Mar 12 – San Francisco, CA – Bill Graham Civic Auditorium^ Fri Mar 13 – Los Angeles, CA – Kia Forum^* Sat Mar 14 – San Diego, CA – Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre^ Mon Mar 16 – Phoenix, AZ – Arizona Financial Theatre^ Wed Mar 18 – Austin, TX – Moody Amphitheater^ Fri Mar 20 – Irving, TX – The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory^ Sat Mar 21 – Houston, TX – 713 Music Hall^ Mon Apr 13 – Manchester, UK – O2 Victoria Warehouse Manchester Tue Apr 14 – Birmingham, UK – O2 Academy Birmingham Thu Apr 16 – London, UK – O2 Academy Brixton Sun Apr 19 – Brussels, BE – La Madeleine Mon Apr 20 – Paris, FR – L’Olympia Thu Apr 23 – Cologne, DE – Carlswerk Victoria Fri Apr 24 – Utrecht, NL – TivoliVredenburg Sun Apr 26 – Berlin, DE – Huxleys Neue Welt Mon Apr 27 – Munich, DE – Muffathalle Wed Apr 29 – Prague, CZ – SaSaZu Thu Apr 30 – Zurich, CH – X-TRA Sat May 02 – Milan, IT – Alcatraz Mon May 04 – Madrid, ES – La Riviera Tue May 05 – Barcelona, ES – Razzmatazz ^ with Jean Dawson * with Channel Tres
Chris Brown garnered two nominations for the 2026 Grammy Awards – Best R&B Song and Best R&B Performance – for his hit single “It Depends” featuring Bryson Tiller. This brings Brown’s total to 27 Grammy nominations throughout his career, with two wins (both for Best R&B Album).
Most recently, Chris Brown wrapped his sold-out BREEZY BOWL XX WORLD TOUR at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, capping off a massive international run celebrating the 20th anniversary of his career. The tour marked Brown’s highest grossing to date, earning $300 million and drawing 2 million fans across North America, Europe, and the United Kingdom.
Produced by Live Nation, the tour kicked off overseas with the European and U.K. leg, which included multiple-night sellouts in major markets such as four nights in Manchester and two in London. The momentum continued across North America, where Brown played to packed stadiums coast to coast, further cementing his place among the world’s premier live performers.
Spanning 39 cities and 48 shows, the BREEZY BOWL XX WORLD TOUR marked Chris Brown’s first-ever stadium tour and the largest production of his career. Fans were treated to a high-energy, career-spanning performance that blended aerial stunts, intricate choreography, and a catalog of chart-topping hits with moments of raw intimacy. The three-hour spectacle featured 56 songs divided into four acts – The Rise, The Fall, Fantasy, and Legacy – each representing a distinct chapter in Brown’s artistic evolution.
Brown’s stage production featured massive LED screens, high-powered lighting rigs, pyro, lasers, and a cross-shaped catwalk that allowed him to move through the venue and connect with fans from every angle. Taking his signature harness and flying-rig stunts to new heights, first introduced on his 2024 11:11 Tour, Brown soared above sections of the crowd, creating a breathtaking visual spectacle that amplified the show’s larger-than-life energy.
The trek featured 7x Grammy nominated artist Jhené Aiko and Grammy-nominated hitmaker Summer Walker on select dates, with Bryson Tiller joining as a special guest across the entire run. Brown also had surprise performances from Usher, 50 Cent, GloRilla, Tyga, Bow Wow, Sexyy Red, and Davido.
Throughout the tour, Chris Brown also notched several radio achievements, with “It Depends” hitting No. 1 at both Urban and Rhythmic Radio and “Holy Blindfold” also claiming the No.1 spot at Rhythmic – marking a remarkable stretch of momentum from the trek.
NA Tour Highlights & Records:
Highest-attended set of back-to-back concerts in Globe Life Field history (Arlington, TX).
Most tickets sold by any artist in a single tour at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C.
According to Billboard Boxscore, Brown achieved his highest career touring month in August 2025, earning the No. 1 spot on the monthly chart with $96.8 million in gross and 590,000 tickets sold from just 14 shows that month alone.
EU/UK Tour Highlights & Records:
Set a new record for highest grossing tour by a male R&B artist at London’s Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, selling more than 90,000 tickets across two nights.
Multiple-night sell-outs in major markets including four nights in Manchester and two nights in London.
Brown headlined some of the region’s most iconic venues – from Tottenham Hotspur Stadium to its last stop at Paris La Défense Arena.
CHRIS BROWN’S SOLD-OUT BREEZY BOWL XX WORLD TOUR GROSSED $3OOM, PLAYING TO 2M FANS (photo by TRAVIS COLBERT) via 360 MAGAZINE.
OUTLOUD PRESENTS: SLAY RIDE, A 2025 HOLIGAY SPECTACULAR, STARRING ALYSSA EDWARDS, FRANKIE GRANDE, AND KORI KING
The Nine City Coast-to-Coast Tour, Benefiting the Human Rights Campaign, Kicks Off in West Hollywood on December 4, 2025
Tickets Go On Sale Friday, November 7, at 10:00 a.m. Local Time
OUTLOUD, the leading LGBTQ+ music brand, announces OUTLOUD Presents: Slay Ride — A 2025 HoliGay Spectacular, a dazzling live holiday tour starring drag icon and winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race Global All Stars Alyssa Edwards, music artist Frankie Grande, and drag queen sensation Kori King. The nine-city tour kicks off December 4, 2025, in West Hollywood, CA, and will bring festive cheer, fierce performances, and unapologetic queer joy to cities across the country, just in time for the holidays.
“From California to Kentucky and Tennessee, Slay Ride will remind audiences that queer joy belongs everywhere — even in states where our visibility is being challenged,” said Jeff Consoletti, Founder and Executive Producer of OUTLOUD. “As we continue to grow the OUTLOUD brand, expanding into new markets allows us to uplift voices and celebrate pride in communities nationwide during one of the most special times of year.”
“My return to the OUTLOUD stage is set to be bigger and jollier than ever as we turn venues across the country into safe, fabulous spaces where everyone can feel seen and celebrated,” said drag icon and OUTLOUD Music Festival alum Alyssa Edwards. “Slay Ride is our chance to love, laugh, and spread unapologetic queer joy this holiday season because nothing shines brighter than a community that comes together.”
OUTLOUD will donate $1 from every ticket sold to the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), the nation’s largest LGBTQ+ civil rights organization, as part of the brand’s continued commitment to advocate for HRC’s mission of equality for all LGBTQ+ people.
Slay Ride is a one-of-a-kind, high-energy holiday variety show that blends live music, drag, dance, and comedy for a stocking-full of entertainment. With fan-favorite performers and beloved queer icons, the production will deliver an immersive, over-the-top spectacle that reimagines the holiday season with signature OUTLOUD flair.
OUTLOUD Presents: Slay Ride — A 2025 HoliGay Spectacular Tour Dates
Thursday, December 4 – Beaches Tropicana in West Hollywood, CA
Friday, December 5 – X Bar in Denver, CO
Saturday, December 6 – Milk+ in Salt Lake City, UT
Sunday, December 7 – Highland Lounge in Austin, TX
Wednesday, December 10 – Station 4 in Dallas, TX
Thursday, December 11 – Play Dance Bar in Louisville, KY
Friday, December 12 – Play Dance Bar in Nashville, TN
Saturday, December 13 – Underground Arts in Philadelphia, PA
Sunday, December 14 – Blend in Dorchester, MA
To purchase OUTLOUD Presents: Slay Ride — A 2025 HoliGay Spectacular tickets, visit outloudmusicfestival.com. Tickets officially go on sale Friday, November 7, at 10:00 am local time.
The curated collection includes seasonal apparel, accessories and made-to-order items designed to offer thoughtful gift options for car enthusiasts
RUF Automobile introduces its 2025 Holiday Collection, a carefully curated selection of clothing, accessories and made-to-order items created by Aloisa Ruf. Available now at shop.ruf-automobile.de, this seasonal collection highlights 13 new pieces that bring a gentle, winter-inspired interpretation of RUF’s design language into everyday life. The collection reflects Aloisa’s interest in combining the heritage of the brand with contemporary, understated style, taking inspiration from the daily atmosphere of the RUF workshop and the RUF workshop uniform.
The items included in this year’s holiday offering are:
All items, aside from the RUF Skis, are available for purchase through the official RUF website and will ship within 1-2 weeks of ordering. To inquire about RUF Skis, please contact info@ak-ski.ch.
The RUF Holiday Collection continues the creative involvement of Aloisa Ruf, daughter of Alois and Estonia Ruf, who has been gradually contributing to the brand’s growing lifestyle projects. With a genuine enthusiasm for design and photography, Aloisa created and photographed this collection with the intention of offering approachable, well-crafted pieces that bring a touch of RUF into the holiday season.
“The RUF Holiday Collection is a reflection of my love for fashion, design and photography, brought together in pieces meant to be enjoyed in everyday life,” said Aloisa Ruf. “Each of our cars is built with care and individuality, and I hoped to carry a bit of that spirit into this collection – something simple, thoughtful and special for the holidays.”
Building on a Family Legacy For more than eight decades, RUF has remained committed to craftsmanship, engineering precision and a deep appreciation for the joy of driving. As the last family-owned OE manufacturer in its field, the brand’s history is closely tied to the people who build the cars and those who appreciate them. Every RUF vehicle is developed and assembled in Pfaffenhausen with close attention to detail, a philosophy that also informs the collectible pieces in the 2025 RUF Holiday Collection.
For more information about RUF Automobile and to explore the 2025 RUF Holiday Collection, visit shop.ruf-automobile.de or follow @rufsince1939 on social media.
