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SEVENTEEN – POWER OF LOVE

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Documentary Is a Love Letter in Movie Form to Fans

Screening in ScreenX, 4DX and 4DX Screen Where Available

SEVENTEEN, K-pop’s Stage-Breakers rewriting K-pop history, are proud to present their first-ever movie, “SEVENTEEN POWER OF LOVE: THE MOVIE,” in cinemas worldwide on Wednesday, April 20 and Saturday, April 23. Adored across the planet, SEVENTEEN’s devoted fans (known as “CARAT”) and music lovers will view powerful performances, in-depth interviews with the group’s members, and experience commentary regarding the group’s past and present, as well as the future they will create with CARAT new and old.

Tickets for “SEVENTEEN POWER OF LOVE : THE MOVIE” go on sale on Thursday, March 17 at 9 a.m. EDT / 6 a.m. PDT available HERE. Where available, audiences around the world will be able to enjoy the film on various formats including “ScreenX,” an expanded three-screen system utilizing the front screen as well as the side walls of a theater; “4DX,” the world’s first commercial multi-sensory theater providing an experience as though in an actual live concert; and “4DX Screen,” a combination of both “ScreenX” and “4DX.” Fans are encouraged to sign-up at the official website for updates regarding tickets, participating theaters, and more.

SEVENTEEN is composed of 13 diverse creatives, including S.COUPS, JEONGHAN, JOSHUA, JUN, HOSHI, WONWOO, WOOZI, DK, MINGYU, THE 8, SEUNGKWAN, VERNON, and DINO. The K-pop superstars are a five-time million-seller in Korea, have charted No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Album Sales chart and No. 13 on the Billboard 200, and are dominating music charts across the globe, including hitting number one on the Japanese Oricon chart.

Marc Allenby, CEO Trafalgar Releasing said, “We’re excited to be collaborating once again with our partners at CJ 4DPLEX to bring K-pop sensations SEVENTEEN to the big screen. The group’s escalating success across the globe has been fascinating to see, and we look forward to bringing their first feature film to audiences worldwide, including screenings using CJ’s special formats ScreenX, 4DX and 4DX Screen.”

Website & Ticketing are HERE.

ABOUT CJ 4DPLEX:

CJ 4DPlex is a leading, next-generation cinema technology company, headquartered in Seoul with international offices in Los Angeles and Beijing. The company has created immersive film technologies for theaters worldwide that include ‘4DX’, ‘ScreenX’ and ‘4DX Screen’ for consumers to experience films in ways that were never before possible.

ABOUT 4DX:

4DX provides moviegoers with an exciting, multi-sensory experience, allowing the audience to connect with movies through motion, vibration, water, wind, snow, lightning, scents, and other special effects that enhance the visuals on-screen. Each 4DX auditorium incorporates motion-based seating synchronized with 21 different effects and optimized by a team of skilled 4DX producers, maximizing the excitement of the movie, beyond the limits of audio and video. To date, there are over 783 4DX auditoriums around the world, spanning over 67 countries.

ABOUT SCREENX:

ScreenX is the world’s first multi-projection system used within a theater setting. It was created in 2012 by CJ CGV, part of South Korean conglomerate CJ Group, as one of the “next cinema formats” along with 4DX, the multisensory cinema technology with motion and environmental effects. ScreenX allows moviegoers to go beyond the frame of the movie screen by expanding the center image of feature films and pre-show advertising to create an immersive, panoramic, 270-degree format that projects onto three theater walls. To date, there are over 383 ScreenX auditoriums including 4DX Screen around the world in 38 countries. ScreenX was recognized as the “Innovator of the Year” at ShowEast 2018.

ABOUT TRAFALGAR RELEASING:    

Trafalgar Releasing is the global leader in event cinema distribution. A subsidiary of Trafalgar Entertainment, Trafalgar Releasing’s global operations include production, acquisition, marketing and distribution of specialised content to over 8,000 cinemas in more than 120 countries worldwide.

A full spectrum of releases includes world-class opera and ballet (The Metropolitan Opera, Bolshoi Ballet, Royal Opera House), award-winning theater (including The King and I: from the London Palladium, Kenneth Branagh Theater Company’s The Winter’s Tale, and 42nd Street), iconic moments (Monty Python’s Life of Brian 40th Anniversary, David Bowie is happening now, They Shall Not Grow Old), heritage music acts (Metallica & San Francisco Symphony: S&M2, Depeche Mode: SPIRITS in the Forest, Oasis Knebworth 1996) and contemporary music sensations (BLACKPINK THE MOVIE, Coldplay: A Head Full of Dreams), including four global events with K-pop sensations BTS (Burn The Stage: The Movie, Bring The Soul: The Movie, Break The Silence: The Movie, and the upcoming live concert broadcast Permission To Dance On Stage – Seoul: Live Viewing).

ABOUT SEVENTEEN:

Racking up 2 billion streams and selling 10 million albums, SEVENTEEN—comprised of S.COUPS, JEONGHAN, JOSHUA, JUN, HOSHI, WONWOO, WOOZI, THE 8, MINGYU, DK, SEUNGKWAN, VERNON and DINO—has rocketed to the forefront of the music scene fueled by a fiercely independent spirit and a nonpareil in-house creative ecosystem. The group’s innovative structure hinges on the interplay of three units: hip-hop, vocal, and performance. Living up to the title of “K-pop Stage-Breakers,” SEVENTEEN has unassumingly made history and become one of the biggest groups ever due to their world-class synchronization, jaw-dropping choreography, and tight teamwork. Moving at an unparalleled pace, the K-pop Stage-Breakers made their U.S. television debut on The Late Late Show with James Corden in January 2021 and followed it with unforgettable performances on The Kelly Clarkson Show, The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Jimmy Kimmel Live! and MTV’s Fresh Out Live. SEVENTEEN’s latest EP Attacca debuted at No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Album Sales chart and No. 13 on the Billboard 200. It sold over 1.3 million copies in the first week of release, earning the K-pop superstars the “quintuple million seller” title as it joins their last four consecutive releases—An Ode, Heng:garæ and ; [Semicolon], Your Choice—in selling over 1 million copies each.

ABOUT HYBE:

HYBE, formerly known as Big Hit Entertainment, is an entertainment lifestyle platform company that innovates the music industry under the mission “We believe in music”. The company was listed on the KOSPI Market of Korea Exchange (KRX) in October 2020. HYBE has established its business ventures in entertainment lifestyle upon three pillars. The label division brings creatives centered around music and artists such as BTS, TOMORROW X TOGETHER, SEVENTEEN, ENHYPEN and ZICO. Solution operates specialized business units for video content, IP, learning and games. The platform division connects and expands all of HYBE’s contents and services. Based on organic operations and synergies created in each field, HYBE aims to create top-notch content, expand fan experience, and make a difference for anyone who enjoys a music-based entertainment lifestyle.

Is all entertainment online in modern times?

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The way in which we all receive, view, and enjoy entertainment has completely changed over the last couple of decades as technological advancements have seemingly made traditional methods appear to become outdated, old-fashioned, and even obsolete in some cases.

Indeed, when you think of the traditional forms of entertainment, some may begin to think about methods such as books, radio, and even traditional TV as many no longer watch it in the same way that they used to.

Let’s look at how technology has had an impact on entertainment in modern times and how it has changed it for the future.

The rise of online streaming

Perhaps one of the biggest changes to have been experienced in recent years is regarding the way that people watch TV, as many will now use streaming platforms to enjoy their favourite TV shows, series, and movies.

Streaming platforms such as Netflix and Prime Video are just a couple of those to exist, whilst platforms such as Apple TV+ has also started to emerge due to the continued evolution and changes in consumer attitudes and behaviours regarding the way in which TV is watched.

More and more people typically tend to have less time than before to watch live TV, therefore streaming platforms have become the main choice for many since they allow viewers to be able to watch what they want on-demand and on their own convenience.

Online gaming has improved

Gamers will have noticed that video games have been able to evolve just as much as the other traditional forms of entertainment in the modern era, as they are able to experience some of the ultimate gaming experiences that were not available to them just a few years ago.

Players can interact with each other via the use of headsets and microphones which will have had an immediate positive impact on the gaming experience, as there was once a time when this was simply impossible to do.

Interactive streams are now available

Many forms of traditional entertainment have become more interactive in the modern era, too, which is perhaps why older forms have started to decline and become rather disregarded by many.

Indeed, there are social platforms such as Twitch and YouTube that have allowed streamers to be able to interact with their audiences whilst games have started to become rather interactive too. As highlighted, many have improved in regard to communication aspects, but some have even become more interactive. For instance, blackjack and roulette games with a live dealer are amongst those to have benefited as players can communicate with another person and see everything that they are doing.

What is the reason for the decline of traditional entertainment forms?

There are a couple of different factors that could perhaps be suggested or be seen as drivers in the reason why traditional entertainment forms have gone on the decline.

As mentioned, technology is a huge factor, whilst there will be some that would perhaps suggest that the lack of convenience, they provide can also be an element. For instance, some would argue that books are outdated as people can now read them online or listen to them as an audiobook, whilst the radio has suffered because people are able to listen to the tracks, they want via music streaming platforms that also provide them with the opportunity to listen to several podcasts.

With audiences able to benefit from on-demand services and the technology to have been created over the last couple of decades, it is hardly a surprise that all forms of entertainment in modern times have gone online.

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Will Online Casinos Dominate the iGaming Scene in 2022?

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Casino gaming is one of the biggest iGaming markets in the world and is set to enjoy a fantastic 2022. There are many reasons why online casinos are going to dominate the iGaming scene in 2021 and we will look at some those reasons in detail below.

We continue to see the introduction of new online casino regulations across the planet and that is great news for the online casino industry. Taking the United States as an example, new states are beginning to introduce legal online casino gaming for the first time in 2022. This brings the option of legal online casinos to millions of people and even if only a small minority of those people choose to use online casinos on a regular basis, it still means thousands of new people accessing online casino games. Germany and Netherlands are two European countries who have made online casinos legal recently and again, this is only going to add to the numbers of people playing online casino games. As countries begin to realise how many people are accessing offshore online casinos, they are choosing to act and introduce legal casino gaming. Nations can make money from online casinos by charging fees and tax, making it an attractive option for the government. We expect to see more states in the US passing legislation for online casinos to operate and this will only add to the number of people playing online casino games in 2022.

Betting on sports and eSports online is big business and an excellent product but neither can compete with online casinos in terms of fresh content. This is another reason online casinos will dominate the iGaming scene in 2022 and casinos introduce new games regularly. It is difficult for sportsbooks to create new ways to bet on sport and while new online games are developed for eSports, they do not come with the same regularity as online casino games. Online casino game developers are working hard around the clock to bring new and exciting games to players. Online slots are a good example of a casino gaming category that receives plenty of attention and new slot games are released every month. At Dunder online casino, you are sure to see new additions to the slots section of the website regularly and this is what keeps people coming back for more. 

One element of online casinos that continues to grow and improve is live casino gaming. There is a social element to eSports but only really for the players, who are communicating with each other during the game. For the person betting on the outcome of the game, it is a case of sitting back and watching the action unfold, like in-play sports betting. However, live casino games allow for interaction between the players and the dealer. Live casino games replicate the feeling of playing in a brick-and-mortar casino and they became extremely popular throughout 2020 and 2021. There is no reason, with continued innovation, why live casino gaming is not going to continue thriving in 2022 and beyond.

We are expecting to see the introduction of improved virtual reality casinos in 2022, which is extremely exciting. Virtual and augmented reality casinos allow you to ‘walk’ into a casino, look around, and choose the game you want to play. Although virtual reality casinos have yet to really take off, we expecting to see major improvements in the coming years. 2022 could see a breakthrough in virtual reality casino gaming and that is only going to add to the dominance of online casinos in the 2022 iGaming scene.

Beauty And Style On Pinterest: Ideas For Every Generation

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The idea that someone should or should not wear something or do something at a certain age is offensive. Authenticity and individuality are the hallmarks of fashion and beauty today. Pinterest is used by women of all ages to find inspiration, identify what works for them, and transform that inspiration into their real lives (and their wardrobes).

When we looked at the style and beauty searches that women of different generations made on Pinterest, we found out Pinterest account of the brand Sézane that we have more things in common than we think. Whether you’re young, old, or have a particular beauty preference, it’s clear that style and beauty trends are on the rise. We want to tell you in no uncertain terms: authenticity has no age. Don’t miss our “style board for all ages” (and everything else that we are going to tell you) to see it with your own eyes.

Style Begins With:

What do all ages have in common in terms of style? Fashion on the streets! The street wear trend will always be in style no matter what age you are (+245%), if you’ve passed the forty-year mark (+308%), or if you’re over fifty (+265%). Even though it isn’t the most searched for among women over 60, they still do the odd search for “fashionable sneakers,” at up to 316%.

Inspiration From Around The World:

Pinterest attracts people who are looking for trends and styles from around the world that fit with their lifestyles. “Modern style with a hijab” searches rise by 1745% among users in their twenties and thirties, “casual style with a hijab” searches increase by 244% among users in their forties, “Korean fashion trends” searches rise by 1075 percent and 934 percent, respectively, for the twenty and sixty year old generations and “Parisian chic” searches rise by 1745% among users in their forties. No matter how old you are or where you live, Pinterest is the best place to find inspiration, because billions of ideas come from all over the world.

If you see a product within a Pin, zoom in on it (or use the visual search crop icon) to see where it can be purchased or what similar products are available. Keep scrolling to see more inspired looks to complete your look.

Adorable And Sassy:

The number of searches for “artistic makeup” is up 106% and 142% in the respective age groups for women in their twenties and thirties. Pinterest is mainly used by women to get to know one another and express their personalities. A good way to do this is to use their face as a canvas. Meanwhile, women over sixty are seeking a natural makeup (+77%). On the other hand, women in their twenties are more likely to opt for a 1960s style, with (+59%) bold makeup. The older the woman, the more bold the makeup.

Makeup:

Women in their late thirties and forties search for “makeup videos” (up 131% and 150% respectively) and older women, who look up “eye makeup tutorials” (74% and 140% respectively). The results of these studies confirm that women of all ages look to Pinterest for makeup advice and to improve their looks… It’ll also boost their self-esteem!

Pro Tip From Pinterest:

We announced a new feature this week that will let you try on products using Pinterest Lens (augmented reality technology) using the Pinterest camera (Lens). By using this feature, you will be able to discover and try products before making a purchasing decision. You can purchase each lipstick by clicking on the pin and going straight to the retailer’s website. There is a version of Try it available in the United States and an international release is set for later this year.

Women aged ten to twenty prefer “braided ponytails” (+593%), women aged forty to fifty prefer “handkerchief hairstyles” (+204%), and men aged fifty to sixty prefer “shaved haircuts” (+237%).

SAFARI RETREAT IN AFRICA

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NEW WELLNESS SAFARI RETREAT COMPANY MAKES SPLASH IN AFRICA

For years wellness influencers have taken their show on the road to beautiful settings in the Caribbean and United States, but now The Safari Retreat company is giving wellness travelers the chance to combine the serenity of Africa with the exhilaration of a safari for one of the most unique travel offerings available.

The Safari Retreat company is the premiere wellness retreat company in Africa. Founder Becky Robertson came up with the idea to bring retreats to Africa to take advantage of the almost mystical quality of the land. Robertson’s family has offered traditional safaris for more than 35 years.

“I grew up in the safari business and saw first-hand how Africa awed, inspired and changed our guests,” she said. “I thought there was no better setting to offer transformative wellness retreats. Our programs allow people to disconnect through nature and the wild to reconnect with themselves physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually.”

The Safari Retreats couldn’t be more timely as the Global Wellness Summit named adventure wellness travel as a Top 10 Trend for 2022.

The Safari Retreats are held at personally vetted mid-range and luxury safari lodges in the private and off the beaten track region of Laikipia. Lodges such as Lewa Wilderness, one of Kenya’s oldest and most private safari experiences, Borana Lodge and El Karama offer incrediable wildlife settings and experiences, with the chance to see the Big 5 at many locations. The Safari Retreat works with some of the top wellness influencers in the world to bring yoga, Pilates and mind/body retreats to Africa. The retreats blend the wellness programming with daily safari activities including; game drives, safari walks, horseback safari expeditions and camel rides. Each retreat includes all accommodations, meals, and transfers and travel within Africa.

For 2022 The Safari Retreat is pleased to offer the following retreats:

All Safari Retreats are designed to take people out of their comfort zones to allow them to have a-ha moments that truly change the way they think about themselves and their internal stories. Through adventure, slowing down and attuning to nature people are primed to have a transformational experience that goes far beyond simply traveling to Africa to view “The Big 5.”

About Safari Retreats

The Safari Retreat Company is Africa’s premiere choice for wellness safari travel. Working with personally vetted safari lodges in Kenya and East Africa, Safari Retreat Company combines the adventure of a traditional safari with wellness programming offered by the world’s top wellness influencers. Combining the serenity and beauty of Africa with transformative program, guests leave with a different mindset and an adventure of a lifetime in their memory.

Brooks Lake Lodge & Spa

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Wyoming Guest Ranch Brooks Lake Lodge & Spa Celebrates 100 Years of Adventurous Getaways

Brooks Lake Lodge & Spa is celebrating a milestone 100 years in July 2022, creating memorable vacations for guests at its stunning lakeside location deep in the Wyoming backcountry of the Shoshone National Forest since its construction in 1922 as a stopover for travelers to Yellowstone National Park. While the lodge has evolved over the past century, for decades it has provided an exclusive, all-inclusive resort experience, offering a rustic yet luxurious escape near Yellowstone, Grand Teton National Park and Jackson Hole that combines Western pioneer-era charm with modern amenities.

The year was 1922: President Warren G. Harding spoke at the dedication of the newly commissioned Lincoln Memorial. Construction began on the original Yankee Stadium. The Girl Scouts started making their very first sugar cookies to sell door to door, and Prohibition trudged on. Meanwhile, the year also saw the creation of a much-needed stopover for travelers heading to Yellowstone National Park, a comfortable haven for outdoor adventure in a perfect mountain destination. The resulting Brooks Lake Lodge & Spa celebrates its centennial anniversary this July. Initially called the Two-Gwo-Tee Inn, the Shoshone word for “spear,” the 100-year-old lodge is nestled in the Rocky Mountain wilds of Wyoming adjacent to 300-acre alpine Brooks Lake. That ideal location quickly helped the original remote inn transform into a dude ranch and then into the luxury guest ranch and all-inclusive resort it is today.

“From the beginning, the mission of Brooks Lake Lodge has been to offer guests an out-of-this-world escape where they can engage with the outdoors in ways that allow them to relax and recharge,” says Brooks Lake Lodge General Manager Matthew Tousignant. “The fact that we are now delighted and grateful to celebrate 100 years of hospitality is testament to the continuing need for true immersion in the natural world, which is becoming increasingly difficult but more critical than ever before.”

Hidden away in Shoshone National Forest but within easy driving distance to Yellowstone, Grand Teton National Park, and Jackson Hole, the 25-acre crowd-free property seamlessly blends its pioneer-era foundation with modern amenities. For instance, the main lodge, constructed in a record four months in a Western Craftsman architectural style in keeping with Yellowstone’s “Parkitecture,” has been carefully preserved. Décor details evoke the grandness of the time – magnificent stone hearths, antler, and wagon-wheel chandeliers, plush leather furniture, stained-glass windows – while simultaneously offering current-day comforts such as sink-into feather beds, state-of-the-art spa treatments, freshly prepared and locally sourced gourmet meals and free Wi-Fi.

The views from the property’s perch at 9,200 feet above sea level just one mile from the North American Continental Divide – and including the Pinnacle Buttes, Austin Peak and Brooks Mountain – could not be more jaw-dropping, inviting visitors into the surrounding natural playground for the range of outdoor adventure that is the hallmark of this all-inclusive getaway. The breathtaking setting with its majestic mountains and endless evergreens even compelled Bryant B. Brooks, the seventh governor of Wyoming and Brooks Lake’s namesake, to write in 1889 upon his discovery of the valley, “Among the fir and pine there glistened a lake … what a sight! I stood closer that day to nature’s heart than ever before.”

Summer and winter activities on the property and in the more than 2 million neighboring acres of pristine national forest and mountain-ringed farmland focus on connecting guests of all ages with the area’s natural abundance and include such authentic and immersive experiences as:

  • Horseback riding along trails and in the arena with experienced wranglers, as well as on glamping-style overnight pack trips complete with backcountry golf, hiking, and fishing; Hiking for all skill levels, from short nature trails to summitting an 11,000-foot peak;Year-round fishing for trout in Brooks Lake, complete with the chance for guests to have their catches brought back to the lodge to be cooked up for dinner; Canoeing around the stunning Brooks Lake; Archery lessons and target practice with expert instructors; Skiing and snowshoeing on miles of groomed trails or into the backcountry; Expert-guided wildlife excursions; Stargazing tours of the pristine Wyoming heavens; and Snowmobiling into the nearby forests, including 2 million acres of scenic terrain.

At day’s end, guests – who are treated to the highest level of service that can only come with a 1-to-1 staff-to-guest ratio – can enjoy a restorative treatment in the relaxing Rocky Mountain Spa, designed to replicate the National Historic Register of Places-designated main lodge and featuring a tranquility room, dry sauna, fitness center and 11-by-14-foot hot tub with incredible mountain views (spa treatments priced separately). They also can peruse the ever-expanding collection of Western fine art and sculpture before retreating to the handful of lodge rooms – individually decorated with handcrafted lodgepole pine furnishings and goose-down comforters – or private cabins sporting wood-burning stoves and inviting sitting areas, each ensuring a quiet and restful stay.

In addition, all guest meals are included: The chef serves hearty Western breakfasts every morning, filling lunches at noon and gourmet dinner nightly in the homey Great Hall, as well as Governor’s Tea with hors d’oeuvres for a pick-me-up in the cozy, fireplace-centered Tea Room. Meanwhile, the Cowboy Bar within the lodge serves up an extensive selection of spirits along with fun and casual nighttime entertainment, echoing the charming and wholesome atmosphere of a bygone era.

Brooks Lake Lodge & Spa will celebrate its centennial with a grand open-to-the-public party that will take place at the lodge on Saturday July 2, 2022 (check the Brooks Lake Lodge website for details; no overnight reservations are available for July 2).

About Brooks Lake Lodge & Spa
Brooks Lake Lodge & Spa, a 100-year-old historic guest ranch is located in Wyoming’s Shoshone National Forest near Jackson Hole, Grand Teton National Park, and Yellowstone National Park. Surrounded by evergreen forests next to alpine Brooks Lake, the exclusive, all-inclusive Rocky Mountain resort offers five-star service, luxury accommodations and gourmet dining. The lodge enjoys frequent media acclaim, including as a “Top All-Inclusive Family Resort in the U.S. by Reader’s Digest, and one of the “20 Best All-Inclusive Resorts in the U.S” by U.S. News & World Report in 2021, the best place to “Lean into Winter” by Travel + Leisure in 2020 and a 2018 “Best Lake Resort” by National Geographic Traveler. Brooks Lake Lodge is in partnership with Shoshone and Bridger-Teton National Forest and is an equal opportunity employer and provider. For additional information and reservations visit their site or call 866.213.4022. Follow Brooks Lake Lodge on Facebook and Instagram.

Big Sean × Drai’s Nightclub

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Last night, NFL superstar Patrick Mahomes highlighted his whirlwind bachelor party in Las Vegas at Drai’s Nightclub, located on the 11th story rooftop of Cromwell in the center of the Las Vegas Strip. Joined by a hard-partying group of about a dozen friends, Mahomes took in an explosive performance by multi-platinum artist Big Sean, who surprised the soon-to-be wed Kansas City Chiefs Quarterback by bringing him on stage along with his teammates, Travis Kelce and Orlando Brown Jr., at the end of his show.

It was hard to tell who was more excited, Mahomes or Sean, as both seemed equally thrilled to meet the other. Mahomes was seen dancing to songs like “Bounce Back” and ”Clique” from the “Kings Table,” Drai’s premiere VIP booth with luxe accommodations and unbeatable views of Drai’s LIVE’s full-length concerts.

Mahomes and his friends toasted his upcoming nuptials to fiancée, Brittany Matthews, over rounds of Clase Azul Tequila and stayed late into the night.

Drai’s also welcomed rap star Fabolous for an epic, full-length live concert on Friday. The Grammy and BET-nominated rapper jumpstarted the weekend with a sensational performance featuring top-charting hits like “Into You” and “You Be Killin Em.”

Drai’s is the only nightclub in Las Vegas that offers full-length concerts by today’s hottest artists. Every weekend, the Drai’s LIVE concert series brings big names like Gucci Mane, Rick Ross and 2 Chainz to the rooftop of The Cromwell, with unforgettable performances set to the stunning backdrop of the lights of the Las Vegas Strip. The upcoming Drai’s LIVE concert lineup can be found HERE.

Drai’s Nightclub is open Friday and Saturday from 10 p.m. to 3 a.m. Tickets and VIP table reservations are available on the website at  www.draisgroup.com. Other special requests are available by emailing info@draislv.com.

About Drai’s Beachclub • Nightclub

Drai’s Beachclub • Nightclub takes entertainment and nightlife to new heights in an unmatched setting – 11 stories high on the rooftop of The Cromwell with dazzling views of the Las Vegas Strip. Drai’s Beachclub is a 30,000-square-foot oasis with multiple pools shaded by 10 towering palm trees, a variety of cabanas and bungalows, and two full-service bars. Inside, Drai’s Nightclub is a 25,000-square-foot palatial, multi-level club with an expansive dance floor, massive LED lighting systems, and modern technology featuring more than 7,000 square feet of the most state-of-the-art high-definition LEDs in production, including a towering 80-sided LED disco ball – the only one of its kind. Drai’s Nightclub is home to Drai’s LIVE, an unprecedented concert series that provides fans with the opportunity to see full-length performances by top performers like Wiz Khalifa, Future and 2 Chainz in an up-close setting unlike anything else in the world. Drai’s is located at the corner of Las Vegas Boulevard and Flamingo Boulevard. More information, including reservations, tickets and hours, is available at DraisGroup.com. Follow Drai’s on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram – @draislv, @draisbeachclub.

About The Cromwell

The Cromwell – named a Top 10 “Best U.S. Casino” by USA TODAY 10BEST Readers’ Choice, recipient of the Forbes Travel Guide Recommended Awardand the first standalone boutique hotel on the famed Strip – brings an exclusive, luxury lifestyle hotel experience to the Las Vegas Strip, focusing on hospitality, amenities and personalized service. The Cromwell is the first hotel in Las Vegas to offer mobile key technology for digital, keyless entry to rooms via the guests’ iOS devices. Located on the bustling corner of Las Vegas Boulevard and Flamingo Road – directly across from Caesars Palace – The Cromwell keeps it intimate with 188 rooms including 19 suites, a personalized virtual concierge service named Ivy, a 40,000-square-foot casino, Bound – the elevated hotel lobby bar, Interlude – a casino lounge featuring live entertainment, award-winning GIADA – the first-ever restaurant by celebrity chef and television personality Giada De Laurentiis, Drai’s Beachclub • Nightclub – a 65,000 square-foot rooftop pool and nightclub with day and nightlife experiences boasting open-air, panoramic views from 11 stories above the iconic Las Vegas skyline, and Drai’s After Hours – located at its original home beneath the boutique hotel. The Cromwell is operated by a subsidiary of Caesars Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: CZR). For more information, please visit thecromwell.com  or the Caesars Entertainment Las Vegas media room. Find The Cromwell on Facebook and follow on Twitter and Instagram. Must be 21 or older to gamble. Know When To Stop Before You Start.® If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-522-4700 ©2021, Caesars License Company, LLC.

Photo Credit: Radis Denphutaraphrechar

Bitcoin or Oil: Where to trade this year? 

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Following the World Health Organization’s (WHO) war against the pandemic, many governments launched substantial fiscal and monetary stimulus measures to prevent financial repercussions. The US government stepped in at significant levels that covered a wide range of preventive measures, leading to around $2.3 trillion package designed to support specific financial markets, local and state government, and households and employers. Now we see the U.S. government lobbying in excess of $3 trillion. It has helped protect many more American-based people from pandemics and their impacts. According to Wall Street, we have a lot more generous packages that can help haunt the market and end up doing more harm instead of doing it well. Experts like Larry McDonald have been warned about the cobra effect that can help save the economy as well as cause the economic collapse. You can explore websites like the official trading website and find out more about them.

Bitcoin and Crude Oil 

Several high-end stubbornness inflation and the market may find some cobra effect in the past year. Most asset classes now end with the comfort level. Bitcoin, together with crude oil-based investors, now enjoy returns that can help with previous metal-based investors that are seen coming with the year to forget. Bitcoin, with investors based on crude oil, benefits from better yields. In the meantime, too many investors based on precious metals are seen coming up with the same.

One of the critical things is that too much comes with the predictions of experts who can help get the markets perceived to be related to the same thing. If you look at the S&P 500 factors, they are 2.3 per cent. Bitcoin is now down 11 percent at an excessively rapid rate. On the other hand, you can find oil and metals to stay as one healthy commodity. Also, we’ve seen investors attracted to gold and silver in a major way. It was mostly the traditional investors who invested their money in those metals. However, some people then came forward to invest in crude oil, and now more people have a tendency to digital currencies, especially Bitcoin.

Bitcoin 

The coin has remained the most neglected by most people on Wall Street and even by the top financial institutions. However, Bitcoin and digital coins eventually earned a good buzz around the market. With close to three years of a bad market, we’ve seen Bitcoin and other digital coins earn a good buzz around it. Bitcoin even touched around $70,000 last year, and so people who invested in the coin would get a good return on it. We have seen a good surge of these coins on exchanges like Coinbase. Also, Wall Street has gained an enormous push regarding Bitcoin and other digital coins. Listing seems to go very far in the market, and we’ve seen high returns from listing. We saw great players like Tesla, Square, Visa, JP Morgan and PayPal investing big into the play. However, bitcoin has crashed in recent history, with its value decreasing by 50%. However, this is a vicious cycle, and we can see that it will return with high costs.

Crude Oil 

We’ve seen a good return on oil go up to about 56.4% of the market. In addition, many oil companies benefit from high returns in 2021, and good times will continue this year for crude oil. You can also trace the origin from above with gas and oil as you see the trace. For many years, we have seen Wall Street capitalize on oil and gas companies that have added liquidity to financial targets to achieve a good outcome. We can see that investment has now fallen to 60 per cent by 2014.

Conclusion

So when we hear the question bitcoin or oil? The answer might be both or one of those. Bitcoin is on the rise and has even beaten petroleum in many ways. But at the same time, its volatility brought it back to normal, and then oil is increasing.

Black Directory in Fashion

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Leading Racial Justice and Fashion Leaders Launch First-Of-Its-Kind Directory of Black Professionals in the Fashion Industry

Color Of Change’s #ChangeFashion Initiative and Black In Fashion Council Will Provide Brands An Easy Way To Hire Black Talent 

Color Of Change and IMG’s #ChangeFashion and Black In Fashion Council announced the launch of the BIFC x #ChangeFashion Directory, the first directory focusing on increasing opportunities for Black professionals in the fashion industry. This project is the first resource to be released from #ChangeFashion to help organizations execute the goals laid out in the #ChangeFashion Roadmap. The Roadmap seeks to empower fashion industry allies to embark on the journey of systematically addressing inequity and the exclusion of Black talent.

The directory currently houses the profiles and resumes of over 300 Black professionals, featuring Black-identifying photographers, makeup artists, set designers, and more with a geographic reach that expands across the world. Brands want to make a commitment to racial justice, equity, and inclusion and our Roadmap provides a guide to do so. The directory allows brands to move beyond statements of solidarity to create an industry that fully embraces diversity and inclusion. Currently, the directory will only be available to brands that sign on to the #ChangeFashion Roadmap and have committed to working with Color Of Change to achieve racial equity within the fashion industry. 

“Performative activism for racial equity needs to go out of style,” said Amity Paye, Senior Director of Communications at Color Of Change. “Black people and people of color continue to push the fashion industry forward both in the spotlight and behind-the-scenes —  yet the legacy of the industry is one of racial exclusion. This directory is an invitation for the industry to easily hire Black talent and professionals after taking a pledge to commit to racial justice. Black people are not a trend to flaunt whenever it’s socially impressive. With this directory, we are calling on the industry to #ChangeFashion by moving from rhetoric to action, and by investing in Black talent and careers.”  

“Too often, we hear from brands that they can’t find Black talent or that their rolodex of talent needs to be more inclusive, but they don’t know where to begin,” said Lindsay Peoples Wagner and Sandrine Charles, Co-founders at Black In Fashion Council. “We are incredibly passionate about eradicating this problem and being a resource for companies to use a more diverse roster of talent and know that resources like this will make a significant impact in the industry.”

“We cannot create meaningful change without analyzing and overhauling the systems that brought us here in the first place,” said Romola Ratnam, SVP of Social Impact at Endeavor. “With this directory, we are further democratizing industry access by providing brands a comprehensive resource to change their hiring practices and ensure there is diversity both in front of and behind the camera.”

Along with being a resource for any brand committed to addressing historical racism and systemic inequality, it also aims to help fashion organizations and companies truly change the status quo, break patterns and set new norms that empower, finance, and reward Black people in the industry. There are no excuses as to why there is not an increased presence of Black artists and talent in the fashion industry. This directory will help the industry include more Black people, putting them at the center of the work. 

Learn more about the directory HERE. 

Color Of Change is the nation’s largest online racial justice organization. We help people respond effectively to injustice in the world around us. As a national online force driven by over 7 million members, we move decision-makers in corporations and governments to create a more human and less hostile world for Black people in America.

#ChangeFashion is a vertical within the Color Of Change #ChangeIndustries initiative dedicated to eradicating racism in the fashion industry. In partnership with the Black In Fashion Council, IMG, and Joan Smalls, its goal is to rally companies and talent across the fashion industry to restore equity and advance racial justice by moving from rhetoric to action.

Black In Fashion Council is a group of editors, models, stylists, media executives, assistants, freelance creatives, and industry stakeholders aiming to build a new foundation for inclusivity in the fashion industry.

Endeavor is a global sports and entertainment company, home to the world’s most dynamic and engaging storytellers, brands, live events, and experiences. The company is composed of industry leaders including entertainment agency WME; sports, fashion, events, and media company IMG; and premier mixed martial arts organization UFC. The Endeavor network specializes in talent representation, sports operations & advisory, event & experiences management, media production & distribution, experiential marketing, and brand licensing. 

IMG is a global leader in sports, fashion, events, and media. The company manages some of the world’s greatest athletes and fashion icons, owns and operates hundreds of live events annually, and is a leading independent producer and distributor of sports and entertainment media. IMG also specializes in licensing, sports training, and league development. IMG is a subsidiary of Endeavor, a global entertainment, sports, and content company.

Twelve Tips for Making New Friends

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Meeting new people is more challenging for some people. You may get nervous about starting a conversation or wonder where to find friends outside of your daily routine. If you’re looking to cultivate personal relationships, check out these tips for making new friends that anyone can use to create a social circle.

1. Open Your Heart

Connecting with someone requires opening your heart and becoming vulnerable. You won’t make those essential connections with people if you’re holding back your true self. It can be scary to think about, but it’s a risk worth taking.

Keep your mind open to this vulnerability, and you’ll find yourself getting along with people even if they’re different than your other friends. You can always head home to spend time by yourself and recharge your social batteries after opening your heart to a new companion.

2. Join a Club

You might picture grade school or college organizations for young people when you think of a club. They also exist for adults who aren’t in school, so think about your hobbies. There are always local groups for people who love to do things like reading, knitting, gardening, drawing and other commonly shared activities. A quick internet search will reveal different ones based on your interests.

3. Add Volunteering to Your Schedule

Finding people who care about the same issues as you is one of the best ways to make new friends. You’ll share core values that stand the test of time, so meet people at volunteer events. Consider how you want to put your skills to use and if your community has any pressing needs. You’ll find people ready to help who will likely form friendships over your shared experience and passions.

4. Find an Accountability Partner

Friendships also form when people bond over goals. Anyone recovering from addiction can find an accountability partner to share and strengthen their recovery journey. This type of friendship will provide solace, motivation and encouragement when you’re experiencing something other friends may not understand. You’ll make this type of connection through support groups, either in person or online.

5. Take Your Dog Out

Pet parents have a unique opportunity to meet friends at the dog park. Grab a Frisbee or tennis ball and head to a local park this weekend. You’ll find other dog owners and have an instant ice breaker subject to talk about. It’s a stress-free way to create bonds without struggling to find something to discuss or a shared interest.

6. Remember to Stay in Touch

Once you meet someone new and want them to stay in your life, remember to stay in touch. Communication works both ways. If they give you their number or connect with you on social media, they shouldn’t be the only person in the relationship to reach out with a quick text or direct message. Anyone who struggles with maintaining friendships can set up reminder notifications once a day to stay in touch and avoid accidental lapses in communication.

7. Get Involved With School Groups

College students and parents with grade school kids can get involved with school groups to meet friends. Parent-teacher associations and clubs will expand your social circle right away. You’ll also gain long-term connections because the school that’s the center of your daily routine is also a significant part of your friends’ lives.

8. Practice Your Listening Skills

Relationships fall apart when people don’t listen to each other and hear what the other person is saying. Practice your listening skills with family members or loved ones while you’re making new friends. Empathizing and never interrupting are significant steps you can take to strengthen any new friendships and make them last a lifetime.

9. Say Yes to Hanging Out

Social anxiety might make it challenging for you to agree to activities with friends. Unless there’s a legitimate reason to stay home by yourself, push yourself out of your comfort zone by saying yes to invitations more often. Even if you only agree to a quick phone call or video chat, you’ll become more comfortable in social situations by practicing saying yes to your friends.

10. Make a New Profile

Sometimes people feel uncomfortable making new friends because they lack self-confidence. You can meet friends even if you don’t want to put yourself out there by creating a new profile on a social media site. A blog or other account that doesn’t have your full name or photo may give you the confidence to chat with others based on your shared interests. You can choose to open up at your own pace as you get to know them.

11. Take the Initiative

No one forms friendships if they wait for people to approach them first. You’ll have to take the initiative to start conversations or create opportunities to get to know others. Ask a co-worker to join you for lunch sometime or make a spontaneous phone call to someone you miss. If they value your relationship or want to develop your friendship, they’ll respond positively because you show how much you care.

12. Avoid Creating a Timeline

Healthy friendships take time. Friends that start with love bombing and intense connections usually burn out because it’s not a manageable emotional state for either person involved. Avoid pressuring yourself to reach certain relationship milestones on a deadline as you meet potential friends.

You won’t have a best friend after hanging out a few times. People need time and shared experiences to foster lifelong relationships. As long as you enjoy chatting with someone and feel valued without overextending yourself, your bond will last the test of time.

Making New Friends Is Easy

Now that you’ve read these tips for making new friends, start meeting people this week. Whether you eat lunch with a new co-worker or strike up a conversation with a stranger at a volunteer event, you’ll connect with others who have shared interests or life experiences. It’s all you need to spark fantastic friendships that can last a lifetime.