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).

Stray Kids + 5-STAR

Stray Kids unveil their anxiously awaited third full-length album and one of the most anticipated releases of 2023, 5-STAR, out now via JYP Entertainment / Imperial / Republic Records. It notably marks the collective’s first full-length offering in two years (during this span, they notably notched consecutive #1 debuts on the Billboard 200).

Listen to 5-STAR HERE.

Brought to life in the imagery of 5-STAR, the entire package suggests unparalleled and unmatched quality in terms of production, songwriting, and spirit. This vision is backed up by one anthem after another, such as “S-Class,” “Hall of Fame,” “ITEM,” “Super Bowl,” “TOPLINE” [feat. Tiger JK], and more. Stray Kids’ own producing team 3RACHA—Bang Chan, Changbin, and HAN—notably powered the entire project, giving it sonic cohesion throughout.

In 2022, the Stray Kids made history with two aforementioned mini-albums, ODDINARY & MAXIDENT, both capturing the #1 spot on the Billboard 200 Chart consecutively. Recently, the song “CASE 143” hit 100 million views and counting on YouTube. Stray Kids’ last full-length album, NOEASY, was released in August 2021.

Stray Kids recently completed their 2nd World Tour “MANIAC” which included 42 shows in 18 regions. The world tour was met with rave reviews, outlets like Alternative Press enthusiastically proclaimed, “Truthfully, not even a stadium can contain the energy Stray Kids bring to the stage. It’s the secret to their potency.” and Consequence agreed, “The energy between the members and the audience could probably power the entire Fulton County power grid; the energy and genuine, visible camaraderie between the members puts everything over the edge.”

Since launching in 2017, Stray Kids have impressively amassed over 4 billion global Spotify streams, becoming one of only four K-Pop boy groups in Spotify history to reach this milestone. In 2021 alone, they generated the third-most streams of any K-Pop group on Spotify. They also hold the distinction of being JYP Entertainment’s first triple million-selling artist, moving 1.1 million units of NOEASY in under two weeks and with MAXIDENT selling over 3 million units. Their total sales in 2021 exceeded over 2.7 million. NOEASY notably also reached #1 in 40 territories on the iTunes Overall Albums Chart, while “Thunderous” soared to #1 in 52 territories on the iTunes Overall Top Songs Chart. The “Thunderous” video also trended at #1 worldwide on YouTube for four days. In 2022, Stray Kids made history as their mini albums ODDINARY and MAXIDENT debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 Chart and Top Album Sales Chart – solidifying the group’s explosive transformation from underdogs to global dominators.

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Daniel Caesar – Toronto 2014

Multi-Platinum, GRAMMY® Award-winning singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer Daniel Caesar drops the official music video for his fan-favorite song “Toronto 2014,” taken from his critically acclaimed album NEVER ENOUGH. The video, directed by Trent Munson and featuring collaborator Mustafa, features home videos shot in Sudan and Toronto. The video highlights the beauty of both artists’ home countries, and Daniel will be donating a portion of funds generated from the video’s revenue to Sudan Relief Fund, which helps local Sudanese people with immediate needs, such as food, water, shelter, and medication.

Mustafa says, “This video explores home, the idea that we’re neither global citizens nor nomads; that we live in the air between, questioning our dispensability in any place we’ve lived in. We travelled to Sudan last year to witness a homecoming, the beauty of Sudan can’t be replicated. We were met with such warmth that you could feel in fragments in this video. Now, as generals senselessly battle & leave our country in ruin, one can’t help but to think of all the kind people and family who assisted us in our journey—the buildings that have collapsed, the trees that went in fire—donate what you can to local efforts.”

WATCH “TORONTO 2014” VIDEO HERE
Released last month, NEVER ENOUGH is Caesar’s highest charting album to date—debuting at #2 on Billboard Top R&B Albums Chart and Top 15 on Billboard 200 Chart upon release. The album marked the biggest sales debut for a male R&B artist this year. Viral song “Always” climbed to #1 on Genius’ Trending Lyrics Chart and peaked at #13 on Billboard Hot R&B Songs Chart and Top 25 on Billboard Adult R&B Airplay Chart. Following the album release and social support from BTS’ V, “Vince Van Gogh” shot up to #1 on Billboard Hot Trending Songs Chart.

NEVER ENOUGH was produced by Caesar alongside Dylan Wiggins, with additional collaborations from Ty Dolla $ign, Omar Apollo, and serpentwithfeet. It features previously released singles “Do You Like Me?,” “Let Me Go,” and “Valentina.”

Daniel recently announced tour dates across Asia this July as part of his “Superpowers World Tour”—see dates below and stay tuned for an exciting announcement regarding North American tour dates soon!

In 2022, Caesar dropped “Please Do Not Lean” feat. Badbadnotgood—which received a 2023 Juno Awards nomination for “Traditional R&B/Soul Recording”—after a career-defining headline performance at Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, which drew massive crowds and featured a surprise appearance by Justin Bieber to sing their smash hit “Peaches.” In addition, Caesar took to the 2022 GRAMMY® Awards stage alongside Bieber and Giveon to perform the song, after it received four GRAMMY® nominations, two Billboard Music Award nominations, amassed billions of streams, and also landed Caesar his first #1 on the Billboard 100 Chart.

Critical Acclaim for Daniel Caesar & NEVER ENOUGH:
Featured in Esquire’s “20 Best Albums of 2023 (So Far)”
“One of the great songwriters of our time” – NPR
“The four-year break between albums was well worth the wait.” – Variety
“Daniel Caesar has solidified his place as one of R&B’s key players.” – Grammy.com
“He’s coming back stronger than ever.” – Hot New Hip Hop
“Tender and Thoughtful…Brutally Honest R&B Album” – HYPEBEAST
“Caesar’s introspective take on music feels like a deep sigh of relief, each sonic exhalation breathing new life into the R&B space.” – Billboard
“The album shows off Caesar comfortable in his sound and confident in his music-making.” – V Magazine
“A return to form…the Toronto singer excels on his first project in three years.” – UPROXX
“‘NEVER ENOUGH’ feels like the quintessential Daniel Caesar album.” – Clash Magazine
NEVER ENOUGH (BONUS VERSION) TRACKLISTING:

“Ocho Rios”
“Valentina”
“Toronto 2014”
“Let Me Go”
“Do You Like Me?”
“Always”
“Cool”
“Disillusioned”
“Buyer’s Remorse”
“Shot My Baby”
“Pain Is Inevitable”
“Homiesexual”
“Vince Van Gogh”
“Superpowers”
“Unstoppable”
“Please Do Not Lean” (Bonus)
“Always” feat. Summer Walker (Bonus)
“Valentina” feat. Rick Ross (Bonus)

“SUPERPOWERS WORLD TOUR” – LEG 1: ASIA
July 15^th                      Seoul, South Korea                Have A Nice Trip Festival
July 17^th                      Singapore, Singapore             The Star Theatre
July 19^th                      Manila, Philippines                 World Trade Center Metro Manila
July 21^st                       Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia         Good Vibes Festival
July 22^nd                      Jakarta, Indonesia                  We The Fest
July 25^th                      Hong Kong, China                  KITEC Star Hall
July 28^th                      Niigata, Japan                         Fuji Rock Festival

ABOUT DANIEL CAESAR:

Multi-platinum GRAMMY Award-winning singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer Daniel Caesar is on a journey of self-actualization. He’s built his name across the gamut of contemporary R&B—contemplative soul and evocative rock to intergalactic alternative and understated pop—with artistry at his core. One of the most critically and commercially successful artists today—he’s one of the Top 10 most-streamed Canadian artists of all time on Spotify with over 20 million monthly listeners on the platform and 1.6 million subscribers on YouTube—he’s ready to elevate his artistry in 2023 and beyond. His 2017 debut, Freudian, was released independently and was a R&B breakthrough, bolstered by the 5x-platinum “Best Part” [feat. H.E.R.] and 3x-platinum “Get You” [feat. Kali Uchis]. Daniel received a GRAMMY® Award for “Best R&B Performance” for the former, and the b-side “Blessed” was featured on President Barack Obama’s annual favorites playlist. 2019’s follow up, CASE STUDY 01 [featuring John Mayer, Brandy, and Pharrell Williams], debuted at number 17 on the Billboard Top 200. His first number one hit on the Billboard Hot 100 came two years later with Justin Bieber’s megahit “Peaches” [featuring Giveon], amassing billions of streams. 2022’s “Please Do Not Lean” has garnered nearly 70 million global streams to date and received critical acclaim from across the globe, including a “Traditional R&B/Soul Recording of the Year” Juno Awards nomination. In 2023, he returned with a slew of singles, “Do You Like Me?,” “Let Me Go,” and “Valentina,” which set the tone for his new album NEVER ENOUGH, out now.

THE WEEKND – POPULAR

HBO® ORIGINAL SERIES THE IDOL PREMIERES THIS SUNDAY, JUNE 4

WATCH THE WEEKND DISCUSS ‘POPULAR’ & THE SERIES WITH APPLE MUSIC’S ZANE LOWE: HERE

LISTEN TO SINGLE HERE
PRE ORDER ALBUM HERE
PHOTOS AVAILABLE HERE
WATCH THE VISUALIZER HERE

The Weeknd has dropped his newest single “Popular” featuring Madonna and Playboi Carti off the much-anticipated soundtrack album THE IDOL VOL. 1. The new single is the second song released following his previous track “Double Fantasy,” featuring Future. The full album comes out on June 30th.

The HBO® Original series THE IDOL debuts SUNDAY, JUNE 4 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT on HBO and will be available to stream on Max.

“Popular” first caught the attention of fans after a snippet of the song played at this year’s Cannes Film Festival and circulated on social media. The series premiered at the 76th annual Cannes Film Festival on May 22. Earlier this week, The Weeknd also shared a screenshot of himself on Facetime with track collaborator Playboi Carti.

Starring Abel “The Weeknd” Tesfaye and Lily-Rose Depp, the series is co-created by Sam Levinson (HBO’s “Euphoria”), Abel “The Weeknd” Tesfaye, and Reza Fahim. It is executive produced by Levinson, Tesfaye, Fahim, Kevin Turen, Ashley Levinson, Joe Epstein, Aaron L. Gilbert for BRON, and Sara E. White, and produced in partnership with A24. For updates on the show, follow @theidol on Instagram.

Cardi B + Latto

Today, ATL-based Grammy nominated rapper Latto links up with Grammy winning rapperCardi B to “Put It On Da Floor Again” – click here to listen. Out now via RCA Records, the single drops alongside an official video where Latto and Cardi put it all on da floor in ATL with surprise cameos from Offset, BabyDrill and LSU Women’s Basketball star Angel Reese

– click here to watch.

Debuted at Coachella Weekend 1 this year, the original version of this “Put It On Da Floor” remix, produced by Go Grizzly (Future), Squat & Pooh Beatz (Jack Harlow), has garneredover 15 million streams worldwide across all platforms in addition to landing on multiple playlists including RapCaviar, Rap Life, New Music Daily and more – click here to listen. With over 250k TikTok video creations and counting, the track debuted #1 on Billboard’s Hot Trending Songs chart, is currently #15 on TikTok’s Hot 50 US Chart and has received co-signs from artists like Lil Nas X, Yung Miami, Lizzo, Coco Jones, Meek Mill and more.

Watch “Put It On Da Floor Again” featuring Cardi B: https://latto.lnk.to/piodfa/youtube

Latto ended last year hitting the lotto – she garnered two 2023 Grammy nominations for “Best New Artist” and “Melodic Rap Performance” for “Big Energy (Live)” in addition to winningawards for “Best New Artist” at the 2022 People’s Choice Awards and BET Awards. The three-time 2022 AMA nominee and four-time 2022 VMA nominee presented at both respective award shows and was announced with the honor of the “Breakthrough Artist” Award for the 2022 Variety Hitmakers. Recently,Latto was honored with the “Powerhouse Award” at Billboard’s 2023 Women in Music Awards and is now back on tour with Lizzo for the second leg of her Special Tour.

Withover 1 billion streams worldwide across all platforms and accolades continuing to rack up from her success, it’s clear that Latto has set the stage to become a global superstar. The release of her hit RIAA-certified 3x Platinum single “Big Energy”in September 2021 has made Latto inescapable. She went on to make history with the single as the first female rapper to ever have a #1 record at Pop, Rhythm and Urban Radio with the same single. Overall, she’s also the first female artist in 12 years to accomplish this feat, joining the company of Rihanna (“Rude Boy”), Alicia Keys (“No One”), Beyoncé (“Irreplaceable”), Mary J. Blige (“Be Without You”) and Mariah Carey (“We Belong Together”), the last five to previously achieve this. Last year she was also nominated for “Top Rap Female Artist” for the 2022 Billboard Music Awards and gave a fresh, elevated performance of “Big Energy” – click here to watch. Latto delivered another show-stopping performance at the end of June with a medley of “It’s Givin” and “Big Energy (Remix)” – for the latter she brought out Mariah Carey and Young Dirty Bastard – after winning her first-ever award for “Best New Artist” at the 2022 BET Awards – watch the performanceHERE / watch her acceptance speech HERE.

Most recently, Latto performed at Spotify’s “Best New Artist” event, the legendary Clive Davis Pre-Grammy Gala, Billboard’s 2023 Women in Music Awards (click here to watch) and the2023 iHeart Music Awards(click here to watch). In February, Lattoreleased her single and video “Lottery” featuring LU KALA (click here to listen / click here to watch) and is currently working on her next project. She’s gearing up for a summer festival run in Europe that includes Wireless Festival(London), Roskilde Festival (Denmark), Rolling Loud Germany, and more. With the release of her latest singles, the next chapter of Latto’s career begins with more new music, more vibrant visuals and more big energy from The Biggest.

Buy/Stream/Watch “Put It On Da Floor Again” featuring Cardi B:

Multi: https://latto.lnk.to/piodfa

YouTube: https://latto.lnk.to/piodfa/youtube

Buy/Stream/Watch “Put It On Da Floor”:

Multi: https://latto.lnk.to/PutItOnDaFloor

Buy/Stream/Watch “Lottery”:

Multi: https://Latto.lnk.to/lottery

YouTube: https://Latto.lnk.to/lottery/youtube

Kid Cudi – Porsche Topless

GRAMMY® Award-winning multiplatinum sonic visionary, artist, producer, actor, and director Kid Cudi returns with a brand-new single entitled “Porsche Topless” via Republic Records. It notably marks his first release since last year and heralds the arrival of his anxiously awaited ninth solo full-length studio album—coming soon.

Listen to “Porsche Topless” HERE. Watch the lyric video HERE.

The last time we heard from Cudi was on 2022’s ENTERGALACTIC—which landed in tandem with the companion NETFLIX project of the same name. Beyond piling up hundreds of millions of streams, Pitchfork hailed it as “some of his most purely enjoyable music in a decade.” Upon arrival, it bowed in the Top 15 of the Billboard 200 and emerged as his seventh Top 20 debut on the respective chart. Plus, it earned a nomination in the category of “Outstanding Soundtrack/Compilation Album” at the NAACP Image Awards.

GRAMMY® Award-winning multiplatinum sonic visionary, artist, producer, actor and director Kid Cudi returns with a brand-new single entitled “Porsche Topless” via Republic Records. It notably marks his first release since last year and heralds the arrival of his anxiously awaited ninth solo full-length studio album—coming soon.

Listen to “Porsche Topless” HERE. Watch the lyric video HERE.

Next up, Cudi is set to make headlining appearances at Lyrical Lemonade Summer Smash in Chicago on June 23 and at Hard Festival in Los Angeles on August 6.

About Republic Records

A division of Universal Music Group, the world’s leading music company, Republic Records has been recognized by Billboard as the industry’s #1 label over the last 10 years. It is home to an all-star roster of multi-platinum, award-winning legends and superstar artists such as Ariana Grande, Billy Porter, Bo Burnham, Clairo, Coi Leray, Conan Gray, Daddy Yankee, Drake, Eddie Vedder, G Herbo, Glass Animals, Florence + the Machine, Greta Van Fleet, Hailee Steinfeld, Jack Johnson, James Blake, James Bay, Jessie J, Jimmy Fallon, John Legend, John Mellencamp, Jonas Brothers, Julia Michaels, Kid Cudi, Kim Petras, Lil Wayne, Lorde, Metro Boomin, NAV, Nicki Minaj, Of Monsters and Men, Pearl Jam, Post Malone, Seth MacFarlane, Stevie Wonder, Swedish House Mafia, Taylor Swift, The Weeknd, Twice, TXT, and more. Founded by brothers and chief executives Monte and Avery Lipman, it is also comprised of innovative business ventures, including American Recordings, Boominati Worldwide, Brushfire, Casablanca Records, Cash Money, Federal Films, HYBE, Imperial, JYP, Lava Records, Mercury Records, Republic Records: Kids & Family, Republic Nashville, Universal Arabic Music, Uptown Records, Victor Victor, Wicked Money Family, XO, Young Money, among others.

ext up, Cudi is set to make headlining appearances at Lyrical Lemonade Summer Smash in Chicago on June 23 and at Hard Festival in Los Angeles on August 6.

About Republic Records

TOOSII – NAUJOUR

TOOSII’S DEBUT ALBUM, NAUJOUR, IS OUT TODAY

Includes Platinum-Certified “Favorite Song,” Which Is No. 1 At Rhythm Radio And In Top 5 Of Billboard Hot 100

Toosii Performed “Favorite Song” On Live Season 23 Finale Of “The Voice” – Watch HERE

Today, Toosii released NAUJOUR, his debut album, via South Coast Music Group/Capitol Records. The 19-track album includes the Platinum-certified “Favorite Song,” which is No. 1 at Rhythm radio and is currently top 5 of the Billboard Hot 100 chart, subsequent versions of “Favorite Song” with Khalid and Future. Download / stream NAUJOUR HERE. Hailed by Complex as one of “music’s brightest stars,” Toosii will support the album with an extensive summer headline tour. Tickets are available at Ticketmaster.com. See below for itinerary.

Born NauJour Lazier Grainger in Syracuse, NY, Toosii began focusing on music after he moved to Raleigh, NC, as a teen. He says, “I had always told myself that when I dropped my debut album, it would be a self-titled album. I feel like there is a difference between NauJour and Toosii and with this album, I am actually giving people the real in my life.”

On NAUJOUR, the 23-year-old artist oscillates between disarming tenderness (“Favorite Song”) and jagged cool. He trades bars with 21 Savage on “Pull Up” for an effortless blend of menace and machismo. On “Rich Ridin,” he coasts over insistent percussion as he lets loose emphatic flexes and implicit warnings for his enemies. The slow burning “FWLM” blends raw lyrics with elegant instrumentation as Toosii swings from brash and confident (“Backseat, Double R, let me set the bar”) to vulnerable (“Brought her to the studio / Just for her to break my heart and play me like a Yu-Gi-Oh!”). Toosii shot the immersive, atmospheric official video for “FWLM” in downtown Los Angeles with frequent collaborators Joan Pabon and Logan Fields (Rod Wave, Syd). Tune in later today for the video premiere HERE.

Named by Billboard as an early contender for “Song of the Summer 2023,” “Favorite Song” has amassed over 260 million combined global streams while the audio has been featured in over five million global TikTok creations, earning more than three billion combined views. XXL Magazine put “Favorite Song” (feat. Future) [Toxic Version] on its list of the best new hip-hop songs and Brooklyn Vegan observed, “It’s a syrupy slow jam that Future is perfect for.” Praising the remix with Khalid, HYPEBEAST said, “An R&B song reflecting on the woes of heartbreak, the resulting collaboration is a series of layered, drawn-out vocals, subtly punctuated with the tapping of drums.”

Toosii recently performed “Favorite Song” during the two-hour live season finale of Season 23 of NBC’s four-time Emmy Award-winning competition series “The Voice” and on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.”

After releasing a stream of projects between 2017 and 2019, Toosii solidified his emerging star with his South Coast Music Group debut, Platinum Heart, which included fan favorites “Love Cycle” and “Red Lights.” Poetic Pain followed, which injected Toosii into the national consciousness and earned him a spot in the 2021 XXL Freshman class. From there, he kept up his momentum with efforts like Thank You for Believing and Pretty Girls Love Toosii, which combined his sensual vocals with understated soundscapes. Released after the birth of his son, 2022’s Boys Don’t Cry saw Toosii reach even deeper into his emotions. “It’s alright as a man to tap into that emotional side,” he said at the time.

NAUJOUR is further proof of Toosii’s willingness – and his power – to succumb to the emotional compulsions the world says Black men shouldn’t acknowledge. With this comfort, he writes more earnestly while singing more passionately, signifying his total artistic control. “I want NAUJOUR to be a classic, timeless project,” Toosii says. “I want people to understand who I truly am and recognize that I am an artist that’s going to be around forever and not for the moment.”

Toosii NAUJOUR Track Listing

1 Rule Number 1

2 This Is Love

3 Another Love Song

4 FWLM

5 Rich Ridin

6 Villains & Heroes

7 Favorite Song (with Khalid) [Remix]

8 Sinking

9 Interlude (feat. Wallo)

10 Only Me

11 Take Care

12 Go Go Go

13 Pull Up (feat 21 Savage)

14 Woo Lady

15 Love is…

16 Favorite Song

17 Will be King

18 God Loves Me

19 Favorite Song (feat Future) [Toxic Version]

Toosii: NAUJOUR TOUR

7/26 San Francisco, CA The Midway

7/27 Los Angeles, CA The Wiltern

7/30 Las Vegas, NV House of Blues

7/31 Phoenix, AZ The Van Buren – SOLD OUT

8/3 Dallas, TX South Side Ballroom

8/5 Houston, TX House of Blues – SOLD OUT

8/6 New Orleans, LA The Fillmore

8/8 Nashville, TN Marathon Music Works – SOLD OUT

8/10 Raleigh, NC The Ritz – SOLD OUT

8/11 Charlotte, NC The Fillmore – SOLD OUT

8/15 Atlanta, GA Tabernacle – SOLD OUT

8/17 St. Petersburg, FL Jannus Live

8/19 Orlando, FL The Beacham

8/21 Silver Spring, MD The Fillmore

8/22 Philadelphia, PA The Fillmore

8/24 Toronto, ON HISTORY – SOLD OUT

8/25 Boston, MA Citizens House of Blues – SOLD OUT

8/27 New York, NY Palladium Times Square

8/29 Detroit, MI The Fillmore – SOLD OUT

8/30 Chicago, IL House of Blues

8/31 Chicago, IL House of Blues – SOLD OUT

9/2 St. Louis, MO The Pageant – SOLD OUT

9/3 Indianapolis, IN Egyptian Room at Old National Centre – SOLD OUT

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Toosii Photo Credit: Gunner Stahl

Cruise 2024 Show

Louis Vuitton Cruise 2024 Women’s Show presented by Nicholas Ghesquire which took place on May 24th in Italy at Lake Maggiore on Isola Bella.

The Cruise 2024 collection gives rise to contemporary tales, populated by drifting creatures that abandon aquatic dwellings for the discovery of terrestrial wonder. This collection is a narrative of transformation – sartorial characters that renew themselves each in contact with the other.

WOMEN’S CRUISE 2024 SHOW

A country: Italy
A place: Lake Maggiore
A location: Isola Bella

An island… Isola Bella, framed by Lake Maggiore, has harboured the legends of the Borromeo family for several centuries. The Louis Vuitton 2024 Cruise Collection docks at this palace on the water, where mysterious gardens bloom in infinite foliage. A botanical Cruise… The paradox is a joyful one, rousing dreamy stylistic interpretations.

A Cruise that gives rise to contemporary tales, populated by drifting creatures that abandon aquatic dwellings for the discovery of terrestrial wonders. The Cruise 2024 collection is a narrative of transformation. Sartorial characters that renew themselves, each in contact with the other. A to and fro between the familiar and the singular, the ordinary towards the extraordinary.

Louis Vuitton Cruise women's looks via 360 MAGAZINE. — Louis Vuitton Cruise women’s looks via 360 MAGAZINE.

TOYOTA GRAND HIGHLANDER

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Recently, during AAPI Heritage Month, we were invited to Hawaii to celebrate Toyota and experience the new Grand Highlander. It was a whimsical experience. This is why the brand’s DNA goes through my legacy as our family has been proud owners of many of their products: Corolla, Tacoma, and Highlander. So we know firsthand how reliable their vehicles are. And just like the family, it was on this tour that we realized how attentive Toyota has become. They were attentive to their customers’ needs: more power, more cabin space, more cargo space, and an eye-catching silhouette.

With three new powertrains (a turbocharged 2.4-liter four-cylinder gas engine, a 2.5-liter four-cylinder gas-electric hybrid, and a gas-electric performance Hybrid Max) as well as a longer wheelbase (+6 inches), the Toyota Grand Highlander has been super-sized for all team toting parents. With advanced driver technology like Hybrid Max, producing 362 hp and 400 lb-ft of torque, this is one of the most powerful 2.4 Liter four-cylinder gas-electric engines in its class. The available voice activated “Hey Toyota,” Android Auto, and Apple CarPlay built into the 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system. It is also one of the smartest vehicles in its category.

Vaughn Lowery of 360 MAGAZINE attends Toyota Tacoma and Grand Highlander unveiling at Mauna Lani Resort in Hawaii.

We prefer the Platinum version with Hybrid Max in Storm Cloud. That is one of the most costly packages. This ultimate family hauler is well-equipped at $59,400. It has a jack cover; 110V and 1500 WATT AC outlet; JBL subwoofer; tons of cup holders and USB ports; a removable center console in 2nd row (for easier access to 3rd row); and 20-inch wheels. Moreover, the 2nd row has climate control access, vented seats, and every trim comes with a spare tire. Further, the 3rd row has enough headroom and legroom to transport two average-sized adults. Acoustic glass keeps the cabin quiet, and the Hybrid Max delivers smooth driving and sufficient torque for defensive drivers.

Clearly, the Toyota Grand Highlander will dominate the North American market with its bold design and interior/exterior colorways.

Mauna Lani, Auberge Resorts Collection

There’s a reason the media queen, Oprah, is buying a plethora of land in Hawaii. History is enough on its own for a billionaire, but heritage and customs are unparalleled in the Sandwich Islands. As such, the Mauna Lani Resort (Celestial Mountain) is within walking distance of some of the most breathtaking peaks. In 2018, the property was bought and reimagined with a $200 million price tag by Croesus, Dan Friedkin, owner of the world’s largest independent Toyota distributor. With 333 rooms and 50 bungalows, many units boast terraces overlooking the beach.

Tenacious Shark Boy 2GO 8-inch figurine joins 360 MAGAZINE's Vaughn Lowery at Mauna Lani Resort for Toyota Grand Highlander unveiling. — Tenacious Shark Boy 2GO 8-inch figurine joins 360 MAGAZINE’s Vaughn Lowery at Mauna Lani Resort for Toyota Grand Highlander unveiling.

Vaughn Lowery of 360 MAGAZINE attends Toyota Tacoma and Grand Highlander unveiling at Mauna Lani Resort in Hawaii. Vaughn wears Reebok Instapump Fury Zone Bait Astro Boy while on his trip. — Vaughn Lowery of 360 MAGAZINE attends Toyota Tacoma and Grand Highlander unveiling at Mauna Lani Resort in Hawaii. He rocks Reebok Instapump Fury Zone Bait Astro Boy.

Campus amenities are the primary reason why it is the top resort on the island. The 5000 square-foot fitness center has pretty much the same equipment as our Equinox. The former chef of Nobu runs CanoeHouse restaurant.

Something fantastic is going on from above. You start to enjoy the traditions and embrace spirituality. After digging, you are mesmerized by the beautiful beaches and lava rocks that surround this institution. After a long journey, their world-class spa offers a plethora of services, including body massages. Or enjoy a cocktail as you watch a local artist paint. Oh, the golf course is wonderful, snorkeling is surreal, and the kids’ summer camp teaches them the importance of community.

Staying on the sixth floor in a luxury seaside apartment felt like we were by the pool. Of course, helicopter tours, sea turtles, and manta swimming are major attractions. Yet, the peaceful atmosphere with residences nearby reminds us of our childhood.

‘At one time, I literally burst into tears during the summer rain. It instantly brought back the warm embrace of my father or the wet kisses of my mother on my cheek.‘

– Vaughn Lowery, 360 President

Lastly, the staff at Mauna Lani Resort was extremely accessible and professional. Even though we were here for business, this was a necessary time for self-preservation.

“I love you like XO (in Beyoncé‘s voice).”

PROs: Free book exchange, free bike rental, great walking trails, great shops, free washer/dryer behind reception, and convenience store on campus.

On a layover, Vaughn Lowery of 360 MAGAZINE receives Hawaii's Hibiscus State Flower, designed by Ian Witten of Victorian Tattoo Honolulu, documenting his Toyota Grand Highlander press trip to the Sandwich Islands. — On a layover, Vaughn Lowery of 360 MAGAZINE receives Hawaii’s Hibiscus State Flower, designed by Ian Witten of Victorian Tattoo Honolulu, documenting his Toyota Grand Highlander press trip to the Sandwich Islands.

Toyota gifts Vaughn a traditional Hawaiian shirt at the Toyota Tacoma and Grand Highlander at Mauna Lani Resort with 360 pocket lapel, 360 visor, AOHSOA customized blazer, NY perfect jeans, Reebok Instapump Fury Zone Bait Astro Boy, allsaints pinky ring, and Tom Ford eyewear. — Toyota gifts Vaughn Lowery a traditional Hawaiian shirt at the Toyota Tacoma and Grand Highlander unveiling at Mauna Lani Resort, wearing 360 pocket lapel, 360 visor, AOHSOA customized blazer, The Perfect Jean, Reebok Instapump Fury Zone Bait Astro Boy, AllSaints pinky ring, and Tom Ford eyewear.

For additional information, visit Toyota.com

ASTON MARTIN DB12

ASTON MARTIN UNVEILS DB12 AT STAR-STUDDED EVENT DURING THE CANNES INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL.

Catherine Zeta-Jones, Michael Douglas, and Leonardo Di Caprio were some of the esteemed guests at the glitzy premiere

B-Roll shot list is as follows:

GVs Aston Martin DB12 Reveal Event in Antibes, France
GVs Red Carpet Arrivals
GVs Aston Martin DB12 Reveal
IV Red Carpet Interviews Including Queen Latifa, Ed Westwick, Amy Jackson, Joe Sugg, Winnie Harlow
IV Lance Stroll, Aston Martin Aramco Cognizant F1 Team Driver
IV Fernando Alonso, Aston Martin Aramco Cognizant F1 Team Driver
IV Marek Reichman, Executive Vice President and Chief Creative Officer, Aston Martin Lagonda
IV Marco Mattiacci, Chief Brand and Commercial Officer, Aston Martin Lagonda

Thursday 25 May 2023, Cap d’Antibes, France: Aston Martin last night toasted the start of its next generation of sportscars, as the iconic British brand presented the new DB12 at a glittering premiere near Cannes.

Proudly unveiled in the serene surroundings of the French Riviera, the grand Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc provided a fitting backdrop for Aston Martin’s sparkling newcomer to steal the spotlight during the Cannes International Film Festival.

Celebrating Aston Martin’s 110th anniversary, 110 esteemed guests from across the fields of entertainment, sport, the arts, and business gathered to witness the arrival of a new icon and enjoy live performances from multi-award-winning British chart-topping singer and actress Rina Sawayama and international DJ Peggy Gou.

Stars of cinema in attendance included Academy Award winners Catherine Zeta-Jones, Michael Douglas and Leonardo Di Caprio, whose critically acclaimed performance in Flower Moon has wowed critics in Cannes this week. Other actors in attendance included Kate Beckinsale, Tobey Maguire, James Marsden and James Bond actor Jeffrey Wright.

They were joined by other celebrated personalities from the worlds of entertainment including Grammy Award winning rapper, singer and actress Queen Latifah and American singer songwriter Adam Lambert. The world of fashion was also represented by leading models Winnie Harlow, Lais Ribeiro, Alessandra Ambrosio and Poppy Delevingne.

With an exhilarating top speed of 202mph and best-in-class power output of 680PS/800Nm from its 4.0 V8 Twin-Turbo engine, DB12 combines exceptional performance and handling with an ultra-luxurious interior design focusing on a driver centric cockpit, integrating latest technologies with luxury craftmanship and materials.

In the week of Formula One’s jewel in the crown race in Monaco, Aston Martin Aramco Cognizant Formula One® Team drivers Lance Stroll and Fernando Alonso were present to catch first glimpse of the new performance model that proudly joins Aston Martin’s 75-year-old DB bloodline of exceptional British sportscars. The two drivers will hope to continue Aston Martin’s stunning start to the 2023 F1® World Championship, with the team currently second in the Constructor’s Championship.

Lawrence Stroll, Executive Chairman of Aston Martin said:

“The launch of DB12 marks not just the start of our next generation of sportscars, but also a key step forward in our vision to establish Aston Martin as the world’s most desirable British ultra-luxury performance brand.

“Given the focus on celebrating our unique combination of ultra-luxury and high-performance, there could be no better place to unveil DB12 than here in Cannes on the eve of the amfAR Gala and during the Monaco Grand Prix week.”

Aston Martin is proud to be a Presenting Sponsor of the prestigious amfAR Gala Cannes, with the privileged opportunity to own the very first DB12 customer car to be auctioned tomorrow evening in support of the foundation for AIDS research that was co-founded by the late Elizabeth Taylor.

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About Aston Martin Lagonda:

Aston Martin’s vision is to be the world’s most desirable, ultra-luxury British brand, creating the most exquisitely addictive performance cars.

Founded in 1913 by Lionel Martin and Robert Bamford, Aston Martin is acknowledged as an iconic global brand synonymous with style, luxury, performance, and exclusivity. Aston Martin fuses the latest technology, time honoured craftsmanship and beautiful styling to produce a range of critically acclaimed luxury models including the Vantage, DB12, DBS, DBX and its first hypercar, the Aston Martin Valkyrie.

Based in Gaydon, England, Aston Martin Lagonda designs, creates and exports cars which are sold in 56 countries around the world. Its sports cars are manufactured in Gaydon with its luxury DBX SUV range proudly manufactured in St Athan, Wales.

Lagonda was founded in 1899 and Aston Martin in 1913. The two brands came together in 1947 when both were purchased by the late Sir David Brown, and the company is now listed on the London Stock Exchange as Aston Martin Lagonda Global Holdings plc.

2020 saw Lawrence Stroll become the company’s Executive Chairman, alongside significant new investment, a move that led to Aston Martin’s return to the pinnacle of motorsport with the Aston Martin Aramco Cognizant Formula One™ Team and commenced new era for the iconic British marque.

Aston Martin Unveils DB12 during Cannes Film Festival via 360 MAGAZINE.

ASTON MARTIN UNVEILS DB12 AT STAR-STUDDED EVENT DURING THE CANNES INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL.

KUNGS – CARLITA

Today, French DJ and producer, Kungs, teams up with Turkish artist and multi-instrumentalist, Carlita, for their new collaboration, “Shadows.”

Showcasing both artists unparalleled talent for crafting infectious melodies and captivating beats, the pure club track delivers house rhythms and top tier experimental production. “Shadows” marks a significant milestone for Kungs, as he continues to push the boundaries in electronic music, experimenting and blending various sounds, but staying true to his signature style. “Shadows” is available now via Island/Def Jam France / Geffen Records.

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About Kungs:

Best known for his dancefloor hits, This Girl, Never Going Home, Clap Your Hands, Kungs is one of the biggest names in French electronic music with over 14 Billion global streams and 12M monthly Spotify listeners. His most recent release with Purple Disco Machine, Substitution has reached over 20 million streams worldwide, landing #19 on the global Shazam Chart, #10 on the Italy, #26 Netherlands, #8 Germany, #23 France, #3 Belgium on the European airplay charts. This summer, Kungs will be making various club and festival appearances all over France, Spain, and Croatia. His latest album, Club Azur has been certified Platinum internationally and is continuing to grow more globally. His hugely impressive live show has lead him to perform sets at some of the world’s largest music events such as Coachella, Tomorrowland, and ULTRA Miami, proving that Kung’s universal appeal continues to grow expontentially.

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