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DaBaby – Shake Sumn

Following a scorching, hot run with the three-pack EP CALL DA FIREMAN, DaBaby (South Coast Music Group/Interscope Records) has returned to keep fans moving with “SHAKE SUMN (Remix)” featuring Sexyy Red. Dababy and Sexyy Red take center stage for the remix as they trade raunchy bars over the Charlie Heat-produced record.

The fun continues in the official music video directed by DaBaby, where guest star Gianni Paola from STARZ’s Power Book II: Ghost is held hostage by Sexyy Red and her rump-shaking cohorts. The satin durag-clad actor seems scared for his life while in the clutches of Red but ends up turning up with her crew while DaBaby plays a fireman attempting to cool off the hot scene.

WATCH HERE.

The visuals for the remix come after the releases of the music videos for “SELLIN CRACK” featuring Offset and the original “SHAKE SUMN.” For “SELLIN CRACK,” Dababy and Offset recreated scenes from the classic film New Jack City while “SHAKE SUMN” had the Grammy Award-winner taking up shop in an abandoned warehouse for an all-out dance party.

Dababy’s “SHAKE SUMN” is the lead single off his latest EP, CALL DA FIREMAN, which was released in May. With a total of 64 million U.S. streams, the single has been a force to be reckoned with on the Billboard charts. It peaked at No. 13, No. 21, and No. 69 on Billboard’s Hot Rap Songs, Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, and Hot 100 charts, respectively. The record has also hit new peaks in several charts, including Urban Airplay at No.16, R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay at No. 19, and Rhythmic Airplay at No. 24. The original version of “SHAKE SUMN” has also landed in the Top 15 of the Urban Mainstream radio chart by taking sole possession of the No. 14 spot.

DaBaby has also been busy on the promotional circuit for “SHAKE SUMN” as he hit the red carpet at the 2023 BET Awards in June and is currently on a club promo run, making his way to various nightlife spots across the country to promote the hit record.

DaBaby & Sexyy Red – “SHAKE SUMN (REMIX)” eSingle

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“SHAKE SUMN (REMIX)” Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_gUONTrmJ08

The Scarlet Tour

GRAMMY award-winning global superstar Doja Cat announces that she will embark on her first North American Arena tour this fall, “The Scarlet Tour.” The 24-date tour, produced by Live Nation, kicks off on October 31st in San Francisco, CA, hitting major markets in the U.S. and Canada before wrapping on December 13th in Chicago, IL. After show stopping performances on multiple massive stages such as Coachella, The Grammy Awards, MTV’s VMA’s, The American Music Awards, The Billboard Awards and more, Doja Cat is thrilled to bring her incredible live show to her fans across North America. Special guests Ice Spice and Doechii will join “The Scarlet Tour” across select dates.

Tickets for The Scarlet Tour will be using advance registration to ensure more tickets get into the hands of fans directly by helping to filter out bots and scalpers from the ticket purchase process. Fans can register now through Sunday, June 25th at 10 PM PT HERE. Once registration closes, fans will be randomly selected to receive a code that grants them access to the presales starting Wednesday, June 28. A limited number of tickets will be available during a general on sale startingFriday, June 30th at 10 AM local time at Ticketmaster.com while supplies last.

The tour will also offer a variety of different VIP packages and experiences for fans to take their concert experience to the next level. Packages vary but may include premium tickets, a photo op with your party in front of the stage, pre-show VIP Lounge access, specially designed VIP gift items and more. For more information, visit vipnation.com.

Last week, Doja released her new track, “Attention”via Kemosabe Records/RCA Records to mass critical acclaim with Rolling Stone calling it “scorching.” The music video was directed and shot in Los Angeles last month by award-winning director, Tanu Muino (Harry Styles / Cardi B).

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Coi Leray – Bops

Coi Leray, has released the music video for her single “Bops.” Watch the video for “Bops” HERE.

Released on April 27, “Bops” helped Coi set the stage for her highly anticipated Sophomore album, COI. Now with an accompanying visual, Coi is oozing confidence as she proudly proves her success as a chart-topping artist who can crank up a smash hit after hit. The video was produced and directed by Coi’s multi-media production company Trendsetter Studios with Coi credited as Creative Director.

The video sees Coi letting loose and celebrating her success with friends, complete with a cake and impressive dance moves in front of the framed records that got her here. We see Coi dancing in front of the physical manifestation of her artistry – the multi-platinum record “No More Parties”, the gold-certified “Big Purr (Prrrd)” [feat. Pooh Shiesty], and the frame triumphantly naming her a Billboard chart-topping artist. Coi and her dancers show off not only her bops, but her dance moves as well, wearing shorts with the word “PLAYERS” across – a proud display of Coi’s highest-charting single to date.

2023 is in full force for Coi due to her chart-topping success of her smash hit “Players”, bountiful new music releases, and major festival performances such as Rolling Loud California, Austin City Limits, Summer Jam and more. This year has also seen Coi become the voice of the WNBA’s “More Than Game” campaign ahead of their 2023 season and continue to build her resume in the fashion space with her collaboration with FENDI by Marc Jacobs in their highly anticipated Summer Capsule collection. You can also hear Coi on the big screen, with her collaboration with Metro Boomin on their song “Self Love”, as part of the Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse soundtrack, in theaters now.

ABOUT COI LERAY:

Coi Leray consistently asserts herself as an elite rapper, dynamite vocalist, massive personality, and boundary-breaking superstar without comparison or rival. Born in Boston, raised in New Jersey and based in Los Angeles, the multiplatinum force of nature has captivated without compromise. Projecting her attitude just as loudly as her voice, she has served up a string of anthems from her debut album TRENDSETTER, including the double-platinum “No More Parties,” gold-certified “Big Purr (Prrrd)” [feat. Pooh Shiesty], the Billboard Hot 100 Top 40 hit “Blick Blick” [with Nicki Minaj], and the viral “TWINNEM.” Coi has also earned her first Billboard Hot 100 Top 10 with her highest charting single to date “Players” landing at #9. It’s taking over social media with popular remixes such as ”Players (David Guetta Remix),” “Players (DJ Smallz 732 Jersey Club Remix),” “Players (DJ Saige Remix),” and “Players (DJ Saige Remix)” feat. Busta Rhymes. Together they set TikTok on fire with a staggering 10 billion views and nearly 3 million video creates as the success simultaneously translated to streaming platforms. It’s also dominating the radio with three consecutive weeks at #1 on Rhythmic Radio, #1 on Urban Radio, #1 on the Billboard Hot Rap Songs Chart, and #6 on Billboard’s Radio Chart. Between generating billions of streams and views, she has infiltrated every corner of culture, appearing on XXL’s coveted Freshman Classcover, performing on NBC’s The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, as well as ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live!, starring as the face of the SKIMS “Cozy Collection” by Kim Kardashian West, and guesting on Slime Language 2, which bowed at #1 on the Billboard 200. Coi Leray’sreach continues to expand thanks to collaborations with everyone from Calvin Harris to K Pop’s TOMORROW X TOGETHER. Beyond a slew of magazine covers and nominations at the American Music Awards, BET Awards, and iHeartRadioMusic Awards, to name a few, she has incited critical acclaim from New York Times and Billboard to E! Online and more. As a powerhouse performer in her own right, she has shined at Rolling Loud, Lollapalooza Festival, Governors Ball and more. Still, she keeps pushing forward. The crown belongs to Coi as she unveils her anxiously awaited 2023 full-length album and much more to come.

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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.

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Raja Kumari + Manish Malhotra

Yesterday, the glamorous city of Cannes witnessed a fashion extravaganza as the talented international musician and fashion icon Raja Kumari graced the red carpet in collaboration with renowned designer Manish Malhotra.

Donning a stunning red custom ensemble serves as a testament to the exceptional craftsmanship of the designer, who tailored it with Raja Kumari’s unique style and personality in mind. The stunning red hue exudes confidence and power, with a cape and long trail at the back. The Indian American multi-faceted artist walked the red carpet for indē wild, a conscious award winning beauty ecosystem, founded by Diipa Khosla. This is the first ever South Asian brand that brought people from different nations to walk the prestigious red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival.

Speaking of her debut, the Indian American multifaceted artist said, “I am so honored to have been asked to attend Cannes Film Festival and support my friend Diipa Khosla and Indē Wild. I always choose Indian Couture for my most important moments and I felt like a goddess wearing Manish Malhotra’s sari with an elongated cape. I truly am humbled and grateful for this opportunity to be a part of the first South Asian brand representing at one of the most prestigious events in the world.”

Raja Kumari, known for her striking and bold looks on red carpets around the globe, makes her Cannes debut no exception. Her captivating head-to-toe look created by Manish Malhotra is a true celebration of fashion and artistry. The collaboration between these two creative powerhouses undoubtedly provides an unforgettable moment on the prominent red carpet.

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D4VD – PETALS TO THORNS

Today, genre-defying artist d4vd releases his highly anticipated debut EP Petals To Thorns via Darkroom/Interscope. Listen HERE.

Petals To Thorns is an introduction and journey into d4vd’s identity as an artist that’s unable to be boxed into a specific genre. Just one year after beginning to make music in his sister’s closet in Houston, d4vd has delivered masterful nine-track project with familiar hits including RIAA platinum “Romantic Homicide,” a grungy, guitar-driven breakup anthem, and RIAA gold “Here With Me,” a slow-building beachy ballad, and new tracks showcasing his inimitable sound. The EP establishes d4vd as one of the best new emerging acts, corroborated by his recent Billboard 21 Under 21 honor.

Today, d4vd debuts a video for “The Bridge,” a modern melody that draws from early 2000s pop punk, with heavy guitar riffs and palpable percussion. Its accompanying red-tinged, music video perfectly visually encapsulates d4vd’s angst-filled, heartbroken lyrics. Watch “The Bridge” HERE.

The EP also hears d4vd partner with Icelandic pop-artist Laufey on “This Is How It Feels” an entrancing ballad, heavily rooted in storytelling with d4vd and Laufey communicating through song against twinkling piano keys. The result is something straight out of a fairytale, not dissimilar from the soundtracks of your favorite nostalgic childhood films, but with modern lyrics evocative of the love stories of today. See the full Petals To Thorns EP tracklist below.

TRACKLIST:

Sleep Well
Here With Me
This Is How It Feels (feat. Laufey)
Don’t Forget About Me
WORTHLESS
Backstreet Girl
You and I
Romantic Homicide
The Bridge

d4vd, credit: Aiden Cullen

Armed & Female II

Never an Easy Target

Millions of American women are buying guns for self-protection. If you are one of them, or plan to be, Paxton Quiqley urges you to arm yourself with information and train with experts so that you can safely defend yourself and your loved ones against any potential violence. Reading this book is the perfect place to start.

“Highly recommended reading, especially beginners, for those considering firearms training. Paxton addresses the essential factors related to choosing firearms as an option for protecting yourself and those you love.” -Mark Vinci, Director, Model Mugging Self Defense for Women

“Paxton Quigley-an expert on women, on home intrusion, and rape.” –Oprah Winfrey

“Paxton Quigley, a modern-day Annie Oakley who teaches women how to shoot in the name of empowerment.” -Caitlin Kelly, Blown Away, American Women and Guns

“If you’re a woman in the market for a gun to protect yourself, reading this book is a vital first step.” -David Patrick Columbia, newyorksocialdiary.com

“In the women’s gun movement, Paxton Quigley is the great persuader.” –60 Minutes

“15 million women are gun owners, and they’re finding a guru named Paxton Quigley. Her message is being heard.” –NBC Nightly News

My Armed & Female book series has been called “the bible of gun self-defense for women,” and although the first book has been available for many years, I realized that with all of the changes in laws and the new attitudes about guns, it was time to update the book. Numerous people asked me to revise it without losing its spirit and intent since it has helped many women make the decision to arm themselves safely and confidently.

Owning a firearm for self-defense is your right as an American, but with that right comes extreme responsibility and accountability. Gun ownership is not a Red State vs. Blue State issue. In a country with 120 guns for every 100 people, plenty of liberals are pro-gun, and many conservatives support some type of gun regulations. Even in a state like California, which has some of the strictest gun laws in the country, as well as a strong anti-gun political climate, many residents are buying and learning how to use firearms. All over America, women of all ages, religions, nationalities, and races have come to the realization that to protect themselves and their families against escalating violence – many feel that they cannot trust their local law enforcement – they need to own a firearm.

Many of these women report that they’ve left or are trying to leave violent relationships. Others just want to have some control over their own personal safety in a rapidly changing world. Many purchased handguns without knowing how to use them. It is for all the women who want to learn about the pros and cons of gun ownership, and about how to protect themselves safely and effectively with a firearm that I decided to write my newest book, Armed & Female II: Never An Easy Target.

Olga Tañón – Simetría Tour

The famous artist, performer, and multi-award-winning Olga Tañón returns home to Puerto Rico with her Simetría Tour. As she herself has described it, “It won’t just be a show, it will be an event” that will take place at the world-renowned “Choli” (Coliseo de Puerto Rico José Miguel Agrelot). For the first time in her career, the Puerto Rican star will perform her show at this iconic venue on September 2nd. This will be a historic and emotional “event” for attendees. Pre-sale begins tomorrow, Thursday, April 20th, at 10:00 AM and will be available at www.ticketera.com.

Olga Tañón has taken the Star of our flag around the world, has been applauded and loved in so many places, and has proven to be a source of pride for Puerto Rico with all her international achievements and recognitions. The Tañón, considered one of the greatest “showwomen” in the industry of all time, has released over 300 songs that have motivated and thrilled millions of followers. Olga returns home with a commitment; “that each of the attendees experiences an unforgettable event.”

“Singing and performing in Puerto Rico has a very different emotion because it is my home, it is my people, it is my country; that is why my commitment is for each attendee to experience an unforgettable night,” said Tañón.

The event will be produced by Encore & Opción 1 Entertainment, with the collaboration of the Carlos Beltrán Foundation, and with the support of the SBS radio conglomerate. Jessica Beltrán, founder of the Carlos Beltrán Family Foundation, is honored to be the promoter of Olga Tañón’s return to the stages of Puerto Rico and ensures that this show will be unique in its class. In addition, she highlights that the funds raised will be used to provide quality education to young athletes and future leaders of the country.

The “event” of Olga Tañón at the “Choli” is part of her Symmetry Tour concert series, with which she will be visiting multiple countries in Latin America, Europe, and prominent locations in the United States such as California, Orlando, and Miami. Her performance in Puerto Rico will be a reunion with the audience that saw her rise in the music industry. It will be an emotional and memorable event that will go down in the history of Puerto Rican and Latin American culture.

Gucci’s Link to Love

Unveiling of the new campaign dedicated to Gucci’s Link to Love fine jewelry collection, an exploration of modern romance characterizing new symbols of love. The House embraces the spirit of individualism and self-expression by stacking rings and bracelets of different widths, precious stones, and hues of white, yellow, and rose gold.

This timeless collection showcases necklaces, bracelets, earrings, and rings, many of which feature the collection’s signature octagonal shape. The jewelry plays with different finishes from plain to studded to finely striped and exquisitely embellished with precious stones such as diamonds or green tourmalines. Bracelets and necklaces reveal a newly introduced chain link design characterized by the distinctive studded pattern.

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Hetrick-Martin Institute (HMI)

Hetrick-Martin Institute is the oldest and largest organization of its kind in the US, reaching more than 2,000 LGBTQIA+ youth each year. They provide life-changing programs in a safe and welcoming environment. Community is the heart of their mission, and the HMI community is diverse and ever-expanding. It includes youth members and their families, staff, volunteers, donors, board members, community leaders, corporate partners, and policy makers. Together, we are making the world a safer and more inclusive place for LGBTQIA+ youth!

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Created in 2013, HMI’s Center for LGBTQIA+ Youth Advocacy and Capacity Building, advocates on behalf of queer youth by influencing policy on local, national and international levels, while helping to build the capacity of decision-makers, individuals and institutions that serve this marginalized population. MORE

HMI is the host agency for the groundbreaking Harvey Milk High School, devoted to serving at-risk youth and founded in 1985 in collaboration with the New York City Department of Education, which administers the school and is responsible for admissions. MORE

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Mental Health

HMI believes the following:

• youth service providers should utilize the studies of trauma-informed care, emotional wellness, and positive youth development in serving their communities.

• all systems, policies, and organizations should be curated to make sure LGBTQIA+ youth feel safe and included.

• that reparative therapy is harmful, and laws should be in place to protect minors from the negative impacts of these practices.

• LGBTQIA+ youth should have access to emotional wellness services that are affirming of LGBTQIA+ communities.

Education

HMI believes in the following:

• LGBTQIA+ youth should have the opportunity to learn in an inclusive and affirming environment.

• LGBTQIA+ youth should have access to quality education.

• all school personnel should be actively encouraged and enabled to practice cultural fluency in creating inclusive and affirming school environments for LGBTQIA+ students.

• All schools should have anti-discrimination policies that support youth in celebrating their most authentic selves and protecting LGBTQIA+ youth in schools from bullying, harassment and violence.

• The sexual harassment law is very clear on how people should not put up with any type of harassment no matter their gender.

Healthcare

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HMI believes part of healthy adolescent development is access to inclusive comprehensive sexual health education. HMI believes that with proper sex education they can better understand their bodies and their limits and explore themselves safely.

Homelessness

HMI believes the following:

• Homelessness is a byproduct of systemic discrimination, rejection, and isolation.

• all youth should have access to safe spaces to sleep.

• all homeless shelters should have cultural fluency in serving LGBTQIA+ youth.

• that when safe to do so, families should be supported and encouraged to have their child(ren) remain in the house.

Economic Empowerment

HMI believes the following:

• all youth should have access to opportunities for academic and career success.

• encourages and supports all policies and laws that support and protect LGBTQIA+ youth employment.

• that LGBTQIA+ youth and adults deserve federal protections.

Transgender and Gender-liberated Youth

HMI believes the following:

• that emotional and physical safety is essential for the growth of young people.

• the development of policies, practices, and programs that increase economic and educational opportunities for Trans and gender-liberated youth.

• that all young people should be encouraged to live as their true authentic selves, free of stigma, bias, and fear.

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