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).
It was an historic night at the Global Citizen Festival in New York City on Saturday, as acclaimed hip hop group The Fugees took the stage together. The trio of Ms. Lauryn Hill, Wyclef Jean, and Pras Michel delivered an electric, high-energy set featuring hits like “Ready or Not,” “Fu-Gee-La,” and “Killing Me Softly.”
The Fugees used the platform to send an important message encouraging sovereign countries to take control of their natural resources.
Wyclef Jean rallied the crowd to support relief efforts in Haiti as the country faces political unrest and instability. He emphasized the need for Haitians to shape their own destiny amid foreign interests in the region. Onstage, the three members showed great chemistry and enthusiasm, indicating they are ready to tour together again.
This iconic group coming together to entertain and inspire made for an unforgettable night.
It’s a story of joy of life, of passion, of humanity, of people, of real life, of irreverent glamour, of provocation, of confidence, of simplicity, of immediate feelings and emotions, of a specific type of art, of words – words in artworks, words in pictures, words in spaces, just words. A story of richness and lust/desire, of red but also blue and green, of flash, of spontaneity, of light, of a party at the first light of day, it’s an unhidden story, one that’s proud, it is manifest and not taboo although it might look like it should be, it is completely free and filled with euphoria. It is a story of fabulous, diverse people; it’s Getty images of cool people of all ages, and it’s inclusive as in everyone is welcomed. It’s a story of movies, of my beloved Italy, of intellectuals and travels around the world but still feeling at home wherever you are. A story of objects – shiny, tactile, and cold to the touch but warm to the heart and soul, these are desirable to collect, not for a museum but to enrich everyday life. It’s a story of music and nights out of sweat, dancing, and singing. It’s a story of family, of kissing, lots and lots of kisses. It’s a story of everything, again, but this time expressed through joy. – Sabato
Could this be a return to geocentrism? With the new GMT Balancier Convexe, Greubel Forsey places the Earth back at the centre of its universe. This new GMT calibre replaces all previous GMT models and features, for the first time, its signature inclined balance wheel, as if in orbit around the Earth. A construction whose aesthetic architecture is matched only by its technical mastery and which confirms Greubel Forsey’s resolutely contemporary approach to Fine Watchmaking.
The Earth may no longer be the centre of the universe, as thought by Aristotle through Copernicus, but it is at the centre of Greubel Forsey’s new GMT Balancier Convexe. The perfect titanium sphere with its continents, seas and oceans, is one of the Atelier’s most emblematic creations. It was the centrepiece of the GMT, GMT Earth, GMT Quadruple Tourbillon and GMT Sport, some of Greubel Forsey’s greatest successes to date. Today, Greubel Forsey is dedicating a brand new calibre to the Terrestrial globe, decisively replacing its predecessors. It is the purest and most contemporary interpretation of the GMT complication ever imagined, deeply rooted in the universe of the brand as well as in Haute Horlogerie.
AN EARTHLY AMPHITHEATRE
The Earth is showcased majestically, positioned at the very heart of an amphitheatre-like construction. Flush with the sapphire crystal, almost close enough to the surface to touch, it moves in a constant 24-hour rotation, just as the Earth rotates in real life. This amphitheatre is bordered by three rings which indicate two complementary times: hours and minutes local time, as well as universal time. The 24 time zones displaying universal time are set against a black background if the time indicated is at night, and on a white background during the day time.
Local time is indicated on the two outer rings: one for the hours on a grey satin-finished ring, and minutes on a thin black outer ring. Each time indication has its own hand with a red triangular tip filled with luminescent material. These hands move on two further rings, engraved with key words dear to the Atelier, to display GMT. Finally, an off-centre display at 10 o’clock indicates a second time zone with a blue gold hand. For the caseback of the timepiece, Greubel Forsey opted to keep the disc with 24 time zones indicating the UTC time of the 24 reference cities, but with a rather appropriate modification: the UTC of Paris has been replaced by the city where Greubel Forsey has been established since its early days: La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland.
HAND FINISHING PAR EXCELLENCE
The beating heart of the timepiece, appreciated by collectors for its remarkable chronometric performance, is a spectacular sight. Once again, Greubel Forsey stuns with its level fine craftmanship. The 30° inclined balance wheel, seemingly suspended in mid-air, is held by a beautiful flat black polished and barrel polished steel balance wheel bridge on polished steel pillars. To its right, the small seconds, displayed with a blue gold hand completes the ensemble.
The titanium bridges, which serve as the æsthetic backdrop for this horological spectacle, are hand-finished with a steel brush and take on a frosted texture never before applied by Greubel Forsey. The delicate frosted surfaces catch the light and accentuate the globe, which remains the protagonist of the arena.
Finally, the inside of the case is polished so that it mirrors the escapement platform, the Terrestrial globe, and nearly every element visible on the dial side, thus adding incredible depth to this new construction.
SIGNATURE CONVEX CASE
This theatrical composition takes place within the signature convex case designed by Greubel Forsey. Made of titanium and with a diameter of 46.5mm around the bezel and 43.5mm around the caseband, it hugs the curve of the wrist perfectly. It also represents the major technical feat of achieving a movement that follows an imperceptible slope of just a few degrees. The sapphire crystal and satin-finished bezel follow the same curved geometry, which extends onto either a titanium bracelet or a textured rubber strap.
Greubel Forsey will only make 66 GMT Balancier Convexe timepieces: 22 per year between 2022 and 2024.
GMT BALANCIER CONVEXE: Gruebel Forsey timepiece launched via 360 MAGAZINE.
Inspired by their shared fascination with light and its role in creating a unique ambiance, founders Eddie Kurayev and Albert Akbashev have crafted a truly remarkable sculpture. “Bright Idea” takes the shape of a vintage light bulb and showcases the intricate beauty of disassembled watch movements from timepieces between 50 and 100 years old.
This limited-edition vintage-inspired piece pays homage to a bygone era when incandescent bulbs were commonplace, now replaced by LED technology. By repurposing these historical components, Berd Vay’e breathes new life into them, allowing them to be appreciated once more. The transformation marked by the government’s ban on vintage light bulbs adds an element of historical relevance to this stunning creation.
We are thrilled to announce that “Bright Idea” has been selected as the first piece to be sold at the prestigious Sotheby’s auction on June 9th—a testament to its exceptional craftsmanship and unique character. The sculpture will surely pique the interest of collectors who appreciate vintage artifacts and one-of-a-kind works of art.
The Meyers Manx Sage Vaughn is part of a five-car series commissioned by Phillip Sarofim, founder and CEO of Los Angeles-based venture capital firm Trousdale Ventures and Chairman of Meyers Manx. While all of the body shells for the series have been completed, the remaining cars in the set will be assembled and displayed to the public. The sold vehicle is the only car in the series that has been completed. Vaughn is a Los Angeles-based artist known for his graphic, collage-like paintings.
Explaining the rationale for his donation, Sarofim stated, “Arts education is a cornerstone for fostering creativity and diversity of thought. I am so proud to see the sale of this Meyers Manx, an emblem of California’s artistic legacy, contribute to the educational programming provided by Crystal Bridges. This car encapsulates 60 years of California creativity: from its original designer, Bruce Meyers, to Sage Vaughn whose works I hold in high regard. I am so excited to unveil the remainder of this series to the public and am thrilled that this Manx is staying in Bentonville.”
This Meyers Manx Buggy is constructed utilizing the recycled chassis of a 1960s-era Volkswagen Beetle. It is representative of the historically significant buggy that Bruce Meyers designed in 1964 and that became a part of the zeitgeist of the 1960s. Meyers created the first compact, fiberglass dune buggies as well as helped popularize the sport of off-road racing after setting a highly publicized record for the fastest vehicle down the Baja Peninsula. Manx buggies, known for their superior quality and traditionally built by hand, are frequently used as a creative canvas by their builders, who are still able to purchase self-assembly kits from the company. This vehicle, the first of a series featuring artwork by Sage Vaughn, exemplifies the individualized nature of these highly personable vehicles.
The Party at Crystal Bridges brought together a variety of guests, including art industry professionals, cultural icons, and more, for an evening that raised more than $2 million in funds for the museum’s art education programs. The theme of the event, A Dance with the Light, was inspired by legendary photographer Annie Leibovitz on the occasion of the Annie Leibovitz at Work exhibition at Crystal Bridges.
Trousdale Ventures purchased Meyers Manx from the founder and original designer, Bruce Meyers, in 2020 with an eye towards rebooting the legacy brand as an electric vehicle manufacturer. Meyers Manx has exhibited the first two cars in its new electric lineup and is currently accepting deposits for each online. Trousdale Ventures invests in mission-driven companies across many sectors, such as space and mobility. For more information on Meyers Manx or to purchase a vehicle, visit meyersmanx.com.
After coming together with multiple Academy Award and Grammy-winning composer Hans Zimmer to release a special reworking of their era-defining international hit single, Pompeii Bastille announce today the release of the official “Pompeii” MMXXIII music video – Watch the official music video HERE
The glistening rendition, entitled Pompeii MMXXIII came about as frontman Dan Smith and Zimmer were working together on other projects. A captivating live recording of the track was filmed in Cardiff with the BBC National Orchestra of Wales, watch a clip of the video here.
Hans Zimmer says, “It’s been proven time and time again that a beautiful, crafted song by a great band can have many lives and Pompeii is a shining example of this. Working hand in hand with Bastille and my team at Bleeding Fingers has been an exhilarating experience and an honour to be part of this remarkable journey. I’m so excited to share this rendition with you all!” Dan Smith says, “Having the opportunity to work with the living legend that is Hans Zimmer, and his brilliant team, has been an absolute dream. Working with them on this new version of “Pompeii” has been incredible and has put the biggest smiles on our faces throughout the whole wonderfully surreal experience.”
Pompeii is the lead single from the band’s multi-million selling debut album Bad Blood and was originally released in 2013 charting at No.2 in the UK charts. The single remains in the Top 50 most streamed songs of all time in the UK with over 3.5 billion streams.
2023 has been a year of celebration for the Grammy and Brit winning four-piece as they mark the 10-year anniversary of the release of their breakthrough debut album, Bad Blood which catapulted the band from alt-pop newcomers to global chart-conquering festival headliners.
Over the summer Bastille released, ‘Bad Blood X’ an extended edition of Bad Blood which included 3 never-before-heard demos, 2 additional covers and a suite of Bad Blood live tracks. The band have also played a special series of sold-out Bad Blood X shows and festivals across the UK, Europe and the US giving fans the opportunity to hear the album in full alongside other fan favourites.
Released on the 4th of March 2013, ‘Bad Blood’ charted at #1 on the UK Albums chart, spending 3 weeks at the top and earning the title of the biggest-selling digital album of 2013. Bastille were crowned the British Breakthrough Act at the 2014 BRITS, along with receiving two Grammy nominations. ‘Bad Blood’ has since gone on to achieve triple platinum status, with over 1 million copies sold in the UK alone. The band have amassed more than 11.9 billion streams across all partners since breaking through over a decade ago.
Maeta releases remixes of select tracks from her EP When I Hear Your Name. Soaked with the fleeting sounds of summer happy hours and packed dance floors, these remixes elevate Maeta’s angelic voice to new heights. Stream the remixes HERE.
One of the remixed songs is “Through the Night” which is currently sitting at #19 at R&B Radio and has over 1.15 million impressions. The remix serves as a perfect companion for the original song.
Juan Diego Medina: A Standout Mention Among the Latin Power Players of 2023
Juan Diego Medina, the visionary force behind La Industria INC, has been acknowledged among this year’s Latin Power Players, a testament to his unmatched prowess in building musical empires and elevating talents to international acclaim. Spotlighted by Billboard, Medina’s influence is not just confined to the Spanish-speaking world; he’s pivotal in amplifying Latin music in markets unfamiliar with the Spanish tongue.
Medina takes pride in nurturing talents, with Manuel Turizo standing tall as a testament. Chartbusters like “La Bachata” became a huge success in territories far beyond Spanish-speaking boundaries. Turizo’s collaborations with heavyweights like Marshmello and Shakira exemplify Medina’s expansive influence, and the April debut of “2000” at number 11 on the Top Latin Albums underscores his industry clout.
Yet, Medina’s imprint is not limited to the likes of Turizo and Nicky Jam. He’s also a beacon for rising stars like Goyo and Sky Rompiendo and a driving force behind the next generation of Latin musical prodigies.
Emerging from humble beginnings, Medina’s story is one of passion, tenacity, and foresight. A chance encounter with Nicky Jam on the streets of Medellín didn’t just alter the trajectory of the iconic artist but forged a symbiotic partnership, propelling urban music to unparalleled heights.
This nod in the Latin Power Players 2023 solidifies Juan Diego Medina’s commitment and dominance in the global projection of Latin music. His journey epitomizes the transformative power of music and relentless innovation in the entertainment landscape.
ericdoa Returns With Addictive New Single and Video for kickstand.
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Lit Killah + Tiago PZK
Today, the accomplished Argentine singers Lit Killah and TiagoPZK are dropping their latest single, “LuXxX,” today, their second collaboration, following the success of “Entre Nosotros”, which has accumulated over 1.4 billion streams across all platforms, propelling them to receive awards and perform live at various music award shows.
“LuXxX” seamlessly merges Lit Killah and Tiago PZK’s distinctive styles, creating a song that captures the allure and intrigue of moments in the dark. With their unparalleled musical chemistry, this track promises to elevate the energy to new heights.
The friends have truly become musical sensations in Latin America in their own right, dominating the charts and amassing millions of streams, thanks to their fresh and versatile sound. Lit Killah, originally from Buenos Aires, became famous with his trap hits like “Flexin” and “La Trampa es Ley,” which showcase his flow and charisma. Meanwhile, Tiago PZK, also hailing from Buenos Aires, blends trap and R&B with everyday lyrics and has recently topped the charts in Mexico and Puerto Rico with his hits “Que Se Parezca a Ti” and “Traductor.” Now, after two years since their last joint release, “LuXxX” arrives to further solidify their position as leaders in the current music scene.
The single is already available on all major digital music platforms and has already started a trend among their fans with creations on the TikTok platform.
GRAMMY award-winning global superstar Doja Cat releases her new fourth studio album,“Scarlet” today via Kemosabe Records / RCA Records. In addition, Doja Cat dropped the music video for her new track off the album, “Agora Hills”. The music video was shot inPomona, CA, and Koreatown in Los Angeles, CA and directed by Hannah Lux Davis (Ariana Grande / Nicki Minaj) and Doja Cat. Throughout the week, a replica of “Scarlet” popped up at different locations across the U.S. just before the album dropped today – check out images of the Scarlet’s replicaHERE. At each location, there was a QR code for fans to use and get an exclusive first listen to Doja Cat’s new record.
Last month, Doja Cat released her official single and music video, “Paint The Town Red”, which hit #1 on theBillboard Hot 100 Chartand the Global 200 Chartlast week. Currently, “Paint The Town Red” still remains #1 on the Global 200 Chart. This marks the first rap song to hit #1 on the Hot 100 this year. The song also made history by reaching No. 1 on Spotify’s Top 50 – USA chart; this is the first time in Spotify history that a rap song from a solo female artist has earned the top spot on the charts.
Last month, Doja Cat released her official single and music video, “Paint The Town Red”, which hit #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 Chart and the Global 200 Chart last week. Currently, “Paint The Town Red” still remains #1 on the Global 200 Chart. This marks the first rap song to hit #1 on the Hot 100 this year. The song also made history by reaching No. 1 on Spotify’s Top 50 – USA chart; this is the first time in Spotify history that a rap song from a solo female artist has earned the top spot on the charts.
Last week, Doja Cat performed at the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards and won a VMA for Best Art Direction for her track, “Attention.” Earlier this month, Doja Cat dropped the song and music video for “Demons”. The music video was filmed in Los Angeles, CA, and directed by Christian Breslauer (SZA/Chris Brown) and Doja Cat. Additionally, Doja Cat graced the cover of Harper’s Bazaar for the September 2023 issue “Icons issue.”
At the start of the summer, Doja announced her first North American headline tour, “The Scarlet Tour” beginning this fall with special guests Ice Spice and Doechii. Cat performed at the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards and won a VMA for Best Art Direction for her track, “Attention.” Earlier this month, Doja Cat dropped the song and music video for “Demons”. The music video was filmed in Los Angeles, CA, and directed by Christian Breslauer (SZA/Chris Brown) and Doja Cat. Additionally, Doja Cat graced the cover of Harper’s Bazaar for the September 2023 issue “Icons issue.”
At the start of the summer, Doja announced her first North American headline tour, “The Scarlet Tour” beginning this fall with special guests Ice Spice and Doechii.
About ELLE The ELLE network today, including France and the international editions, reaches more than 33 million readers worldwide: 45 editions of ELLE in 43 countries, 25 editions of ELLE Decoration, 5 editions of ELLE à Table, 2 editions of ELLE Men and 1 edition of ELLE Girl. It also represents 45 ELLE local websites, gathering nearly 100 million unique visitors per month. Lagardère Group, owner of ELLE & ELLE Decoration brands, partners with prestigious publishing houses worldwide, through licence contracts: With Hearst Magazines, publishing 15 editions of ELLE and 12 editions of ELLE Decoration, in 14 countries. With Burda, Aller, Ringier, and 21 other partners in 29 countries, publishing 30 editions of ELLE and 13 editions of ELLE Decoration. The Lagardère Group is a global leader in content publishing, production, broadcasting and distribution,
About the Group KO The Group KO is made up of Productions KOTV, Productions KO Scène, KO 24, KO Média and KO Éditions. Run by the screenwriter-humourist-comedian-producer Louis Morissette, the group is motivated by the desire to tell stories that captivate the public and to do so by mastering each creative aspect that goes into doing that. Whether it’s television shows, performances, films, or magazines, the mission of the group is very simple: conquer the world and then entertain them. In an industry full of possibilities, the KO Group sees opportunities and takes them.
Reebok officially announced Reebok LTD – Learn. Test. Design. – a new premium line led by New Guards Group offering elevated products and unique experiences that amplify the space between sports and culture.
LTD’s first release – the Reebok Club C LTD – is available now from Reebok.eu and globally on Farfetch, landing in two colorways – white leather and cracked white – that pay homage to the iconic Club C, while blending premium materials and overbuilt design elements to reflect the trends of today.
