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NFL Announces Usher As Headliner For Apple Music Super Bowl LVIII Halftime Show

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The Press Release:
Today, Apple Music, the NFL and Roc Nation announced one of the most influential artists of a generation, Usher, will perform during the Apple Music Super Bowl LVIII Halftime Show at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024, airing on CBS.

“It’s an honor of a lifetime to finally check a Super Bowl performance off my bucket list. I can’t wait to bring the world a show unlike anything else they’ve seen from me before,” said Usher. “Thank you to the fans and everyone who made this opportunity happen. I’ll see you real soon.”

“Usher is an icon whose music has left an indelible mark on the cultural landscape throughout his career, we couldn’t be more excited to have him headline this year’s Apple Music Super Bowl Halftime Show,” said Seth Dudowsky, NFL head of music. “We look forward to working with Usher, Roc Nation and Apple Music to bring fans another Halftime Show for the history books.”
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Exhibitor Chats @ Curve New York, Summer 2023: Part 2

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Last month, “The Chronicles of Piercing Ken” was on point for the Curve New York Summer Showcase at the Javits Center. We’ve attended for this outlet a few times and its the trade show that focuses on the latest and greatest lingerie designers along with some swimwear and assorted accessories. Thought it runs in tandem with the NY NOW Gifting Show they are not connected at all but I think buyers at Curve New York are welcome to explore NY NOW which makes a whole lot of business sense. They hold this trade show up in the River Pavilion portion of the Javits Center and they take over the whole space. Since the general public is not permitted at such an event I try to bring as many people with me into the happening via our social media feeds and of course the website. For this seasons show I was able to do some Exhibitor Interviews for our Official Piercing Ken YouTube Channel and while the content is primarily resident there I have compiled them into website posts to expand their reach on Google. This season’s adventuring at Curve New York continues along with “Undergoodies”.

Talking To “Undergoodies” at Curve New York’s 2023 Summer Showcase


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Exhibitor Chats @ Curve New York, Summer 2023: Part 1

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Last month, “The Chronicles of Piercing Ken” was on point for the Curve New York Summer Showcase at the Javits Center. We’ve attended for this outlet a few times and its the trade show that focuses on the latest and greatest lingerie designers along with some swimwear and assorted accessories. While it runs in tandem with the NY NOW Gifting Show they are not connected at all but I think buyers at Curve New York are welcome to explore NY NOW which makes a whole lot of sense. They hold this trade show up in the River Pavilion portion of the Javits Center and they take over the whole space. Since the general public is not permitted at such an event I try to bring as many people with me into the happening via our social media feeds and of course the website. For this seasons show I was able to do some Exhibitor Interviews for our Official Piercing Ken YouTube Channel and while the content is primarily resident there I have compiled them into website posts to expand their reach. This season’s adventuring at Curve New York starts with “Honey Cloudz”.

Talking To “Honey Cloudz” at Curve New York’s 2023 Summer Showcase


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The Toy Insider Experts Reveal the Hottest Toys of 2023

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The Press Release:
The Toy Insider, the toy industry’s most influential organization and a trusted go-to resource for parents and gift-givers, unveiled its expert picks today for the best toys, games and gifts of 2023 in its 18th annual Holiday Gift Guide. This year’s hottest toys appear on one of three featured lists: the Hot 20, toys topping every kid’s wish list; the STEM 10, toys boosting STEM skills; and the 12 Under $20, fun-filled and affordable toys.

The media company also launched its interactive Perfect Present Wizard on thetoyinsider.com, helping consumers find the best toys for every child on their holiday shopping lists. The quiz asks five simple questions to determine the child’s age and interests, the desired play value and skill development, and then recommends toys based on the shopper’s budget.

“Unwrapping the perfect toy is pure magic, and every child and gift giver deserves to experience that magical holiday moment,” said Laurie Schacht, Chief Toy Officer, The Toy Insider. “Whether you use our Perfect Present Wizard or browse our Holiday Gift Guide, with a wave of our magic wand, we’ll help you easily find toys that WOW kids across every age and interest—while sticking to your shopping budget!”
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Special Features From BroadwayCon 2023

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The Chronicles of Piercing Ken was once again a part of the Pop Culture Media that was covering the annual BroadwayCon convention that was held at the New York Marriott Marquis hotel in Times Square. Having attended this convention since 2018, it’s an event that I look forward to because in some sense its like a Broadway themed comic convention. There are panels, performances and many attendees arrive in theatrical performance themed cosplay. There’s an amazing marketplace to shop all sorts of Broadway adjacent products and in addition to our interviews in this section I snagged some videos of the talent that was in attendance. Please enjoy these two awesome performances.

Enjoying Performances by Joshua Turchin & Katherine Lynn-Rose at BroadwayCon 2023


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