A new creator summit is coming to Atlanta.
United Talent Agency (which opened an office in Atlanta earlier this year) and marketing agency Crown + Conquer are teaming up to host UNLOQ404, a one-day event they say is “designed to empower established and up-and-coming content creators.”
UNLOQ404 will take place Oct. 14 at Overtime Elite Arena and is expected to draw more than 1,000 creator attendees, UTA said in a press release. It’s also got some big sponsors on board: Chase, Instagram, and Pinterest, with Lyft as an official rideshare partner.
Programming will include keynote speakers like YouTuber Samir Chaudry (of Colin & Samir), CEO of Klutch Sports Group Rich Paul, music executive DJ Drama, and restauranteur Pinky Cole. There will also be workshops, creator showcases, and other events across various top content verticals like sports, fashion, beauty, financial literacy, art, and entrepreneurship.
“Unloq404 will serve as a rallying point for the next generation of creators,...
United Talent Agency (which opened an office in Atlanta earlier this year) and marketing agency Crown + Conquer are teaming up to host UNLOQ404, a one-day event they say is “designed to empower established and up-and-coming content creators.”
UNLOQ404 will take place Oct. 14 at Overtime Elite Arena and is expected to draw more than 1,000 creator attendees, UTA said in a press release. It’s also got some big sponsors on board: Chase, Instagram, and Pinterest, with Lyft as an official rideshare partner.
Programming will include keynote speakers like YouTuber Samir Chaudry (of Colin & Samir), CEO of Klutch Sports Group Rich Paul, music executive DJ Drama, and restauranteur Pinky Cole. There will also be workshops, creator showcases, and other events across various top content verticals like sports, fashion, beauty, financial literacy, art, and entrepreneurship.
“Unloq404 will serve as a rallying point for the next generation of creators,...
- 9/25/2023
- by James Hale
- Tubefilter.com
UNLOQ404 is coming to Atlanta.
The inaugural creator summit, presented by UTA and produced by L.A.-based brand, marketing and events agency Crown + Conquer, will debut at Overtime Elite Arena on Oct. 14. The program, which is still being finalized, features confirmed speakers like the CEO of Klutch Sports Group Rich Paul; music executive DJ Drama; restaurateur Pinky Cole of Slutty Vegan; music producer Tay Keith; stylist Jason Rembert and creators Mark Phillips, Golloria, Cait the Great and Baylen Levine; and YouTube star and podcaster Samir Chaudry of Colin and Samir. Fly Guy DC is set to host. Additional participants as well as musical acts are expected to be announced in the coming weeks.
Once finalized, the full day of programming is expected to include keynote speakers, workshops, creator showcases and other events across verticals like fine arts, sports, entrepreneurship, music, fashion, financial literacy, beauty and content creation.
“The mission...
The inaugural creator summit, presented by UTA and produced by L.A.-based brand, marketing and events agency Crown + Conquer, will debut at Overtime Elite Arena on Oct. 14. The program, which is still being finalized, features confirmed speakers like the CEO of Klutch Sports Group Rich Paul; music executive DJ Drama; restaurateur Pinky Cole of Slutty Vegan; music producer Tay Keith; stylist Jason Rembert and creators Mark Phillips, Golloria, Cait the Great and Baylen Levine; and YouTube star and podcaster Samir Chaudry of Colin and Samir. Fly Guy DC is set to host. Additional participants as well as musical acts are expected to be announced in the coming weeks.
Once finalized, the full day of programming is expected to include keynote speakers, workshops, creator showcases and other events across verticals like fine arts, sports, entrepreneurship, music, fashion, financial literacy, beauty and content creation.
“The mission...
- 9/19/2023
- by Chris Gardner
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Artist, Activist and Global Citizen Ambassador John Legend have joined the growing list of leaders gathering in New York City this week for Global Citizen Now, the summit setting a global agenda for action on the most urgent issues facing humanity and the planet.
Hosted by the world’s leading international advocacy organization, Global Citizen, Global Citizen Now will convene government leaders, private sector executives, grassroots activists, cultural innovators, philanthropic experts, and leading journalists across two dynamic days to make progress on the systemic challenges our world is facing.
“Building a future that is fair, equal, and peaceful, with clean air and clean water for everyone, is at the heart of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and reflects the vision of the Global Citizen Now summit. In New York City, I look forward to advancing our shared progress and advocating for strong global...
Hosted by the world’s leading international advocacy organization, Global Citizen, Global Citizen Now will convene government leaders, private sector executives, grassroots activists, cultural innovators, philanthropic experts, and leading journalists across two dynamic days to make progress on the systemic challenges our world is facing.
“Building a future that is fair, equal, and peaceful, with clean air and clean water for everyone, is at the heart of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and reflects the vision of the Global Citizen Now summit. In New York City, I look forward to advancing our shared progress and advocating for strong global...
- 4/26/2023
- Look to the Stars
Jennifer Hudson, Trevor Noah and Viola Davis are among the winners from the second night of the NAACP Image Awards‘ non-televised ceremonies.
Hudson won for hosting her eponymous daytime talk show, while the Noah-hosted Daily Show won best variety or game show series or special and Davis, just a little over two weeks after achieving Egot status with her Grammy win, took home the award for best literary work, non-fiction for Finding Me.
Other high-profile winners Tuesday night, which featured literary, variety show, reality program and news information categories, include Michael K. Williams and Jon Sternfeld’s Scenes from My Life and Stacey Abrams for outstanding literary work – children for Stacey’s Remarkable Books, written with Kitt Thomas.
Additionally, Lizzo’s reality TV series Watch Out for the Big Grrrls added to its trophy collection, winning best reality program, competition or game show series. And Robin Roberts’ conversation with Michelle Obama...
Hudson won for hosting her eponymous daytime talk show, while the Noah-hosted Daily Show won best variety or game show series or special and Davis, just a little over two weeks after achieving Egot status with her Grammy win, took home the award for best literary work, non-fiction for Finding Me.
Other high-profile winners Tuesday night, which featured literary, variety show, reality program and news information categories, include Michael K. Williams and Jon Sternfeld’s Scenes from My Life and Stacey Abrams for outstanding literary work – children for Stacey’s Remarkable Books, written with Kitt Thomas.
Additionally, Lizzo’s reality TV series Watch Out for the Big Grrrls added to its trophy collection, winning best reality program, competition or game show series. And Robin Roberts’ conversation with Michelle Obama...
- 2/22/2023
- by Hilary Lewis
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The MacRo Lodge is back at Sundance for its 6th annual edition of programming and events centered on celebrating diversity and inclusion.
Over the course of four days, the invite-only showcase will host screenings, panels and parties at its location on Park City’s Main Street.
MacRo, which also sponsors the festival, is presented by the company’s founder and CEO Charles D. King and his wife, Chief Brand Officer Stacey Walker King. Confirmed guests include Algee Smith, Daniel Dae Kim, Julia Louis Dreyfus, Lena Waithe, Logan Browning, Meagan Good, Misty Copeland, Pinky Cole, Sanaa Lathan, Sierra Capri, Teyana Taylor and William Catlett. Directors A.V. Rockwell, Boots Riley, Nneka Onuorah, Peter Nicks, Ryan Coogler and Thembi Banks will make appearances, as well as producer Erick Peyton and writer/producer Tracy Oliver, among others.
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Sundance’s 20 Buzziest Movies for Sale in 2023, From ‘Cat Person’ to ‘Shortcomings’ (Photos)
Programming kicks...
Over the course of four days, the invite-only showcase will host screenings, panels and parties at its location on Park City’s Main Street.
MacRo, which also sponsors the festival, is presented by the company’s founder and CEO Charles D. King and his wife, Chief Brand Officer Stacey Walker King. Confirmed guests include Algee Smith, Daniel Dae Kim, Julia Louis Dreyfus, Lena Waithe, Logan Browning, Meagan Good, Misty Copeland, Pinky Cole, Sanaa Lathan, Sierra Capri, Teyana Taylor and William Catlett. Directors A.V. Rockwell, Boots Riley, Nneka Onuorah, Peter Nicks, Ryan Coogler and Thembi Banks will make appearances, as well as producer Erick Peyton and writer/producer Tracy Oliver, among others.
Also Read:
Sundance’s 20 Buzziest Movies for Sale in 2023, From ‘Cat Person’ to ‘Shortcomings’ (Photos)
Programming kicks...
- 1/20/2023
- by Harper Lambert
- The Wrap
The MacRo Lodge is back in time for the weekend.
The sixth annual MacRo Lodge opens today in conjunction with the Sundance Film Festival in Park City with a slate of (invitation-only) programming of inclusive screenings, panels and parties, many of which serve to champion inclusion and people of color at its prime location on Main Street over four days.
Presented by Chase Sapphire and hosted by MacRo founder and CEO Charles D. King and his chief brand officer wife Stacey Walker King, the MacRo Lodge will host appearances by Algee Smith, Daniel Dae Kim, Grace Byers, Julia Louis Dreyfus, Lena Waithe, Logan Browning, Meagan Good, Misty Copeland, Pinky Cole, Sanaa Lathan, Sierra Capri, Teyana Taylor, William Catlett, directors A.V. Rockwell, Boots Riley, Nneka Onuorah, Peter Nicks, Ryan Coogler, Thembi Banks, producer Erick Peyton, writer-producer Tracy Oliver and more.
Midnight MacRo, MacRo’s annual late night bash and signature party event,...
The sixth annual MacRo Lodge opens today in conjunction with the Sundance Film Festival in Park City with a slate of (invitation-only) programming of inclusive screenings, panels and parties, many of which serve to champion inclusion and people of color at its prime location on Main Street over four days.
Presented by Chase Sapphire and hosted by MacRo founder and CEO Charles D. King and his chief brand officer wife Stacey Walker King, the MacRo Lodge will host appearances by Algee Smith, Daniel Dae Kim, Grace Byers, Julia Louis Dreyfus, Lena Waithe, Logan Browning, Meagan Good, Misty Copeland, Pinky Cole, Sanaa Lathan, Sierra Capri, Teyana Taylor, William Catlett, directors A.V. Rockwell, Boots Riley, Nneka Onuorah, Peter Nicks, Ryan Coogler, Thembi Banks, producer Erick Peyton, writer-producer Tracy Oliver and more.
Midnight MacRo, MacRo’s annual late night bash and signature party event,...
- 1/20/2023
- by Chris Gardner
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Ain’t No Mo’, playwright Jordan E. Cooper’s acclaimed but struggling Broadway comedy, has extended its run for another week and will now play through Friday, December 23, at the Belasco Theatre.
Cooper announced the extension at the curtain call following tonight’s performance. The reprieve comes just days after the production, presented by Lee Daniels, announced a Dec. 18 closing date after just 22 previews and 21 regular performances.
See Cooper relay the news in the video above.
Cooper, the youngest Black American playwright to have a show open on Broadway, launched a #SaveAintNoMo social media campaign following the closing announcement, as he and Daniels have worked to rally support for the show. Ain’t No Mo’, which received strong reviews from critics, addresses, through outrageous comedy, poignant drama and biting satire, issues of racial injustice, with various scenes and vignettes built around the premise that the United States government has decided...
Cooper announced the extension at the curtain call following tonight’s performance. The reprieve comes just days after the production, presented by Lee Daniels, announced a Dec. 18 closing date after just 22 previews and 21 regular performances.
See Cooper relay the news in the video above.
Cooper, the youngest Black American playwright to have a show open on Broadway, launched a #SaveAintNoMo social media campaign following the closing announcement, as he and Daniels have worked to rally support for the show. Ain’t No Mo’, which received strong reviews from critics, addresses, through outrageous comedy, poignant drama and biting satire, issues of racial injustice, with various scenes and vignettes built around the premise that the United States government has decided...
- 12/16/2022
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
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“I just didn’t know what it meant to have money. I was eating the 3 knishes on the street,” says Issa Rae in Direct Deposit: What Happens When Black People Get Rich, a new podcast from Audible premiering Oct. 13.
Tech entrepreneur-turned-author Chad Sanders (Black Magic: What Black Leaders Learned From Trauma and Triumph) hosts the eight-episode series, which was inspired by his own experiences as both struggling writer and up-and-coming Hollywood scribe, mentored by Spike Lee and writing for HBO Max’s Rap Sh!t. To help him navigate the changes that come with rising fortunes – particularly as they pertain to the unique dynamics of Black wealth – he speaks to a number of high-profile guests from the worlds of entertainment, business and sports, including Rae (creator of Rap Sh!t), Charles D. King, Gabrielle Union, Soledad O’Brien, beauty influencer Jackie Aina, Slutty Vegan...
“I just didn’t know what it meant to have money. I was eating the 3 knishes on the street,” says Issa Rae in Direct Deposit: What Happens When Black People Get Rich, a new podcast from Audible premiering Oct. 13.
Tech entrepreneur-turned-author Chad Sanders (Black Magic: What Black Leaders Learned From Trauma and Triumph) hosts the eight-episode series, which was inspired by his own experiences as both struggling writer and up-and-coming Hollywood scribe, mentored by Spike Lee and writing for HBO Max’s Rap Sh!t. To help him navigate the changes that come with rising fortunes – particularly as they pertain to the unique dynamics of Black wealth – he speaks to a number of high-profile guests from the worlds of entertainment, business and sports, including Rae (creator of Rap Sh!t), Charles D. King, Gabrielle Union, Soledad O’Brien, beauty influencer Jackie Aina, Slutty Vegan...
- 8/30/2022
- by Rebecca Sun
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Exclusive: Alicia Silverstone is getting into the audio game. The Clueless star is to host The Real Heal in association with iHeartRadio.
The series says it aims to cut through the noise and teach us how to truly heal and will see Silverstone sitting down with a guest each week to talk candidly about health and healing through the lens of topics like self-love, nurturing children, ocean conservation and more.
Guests will include the likes of Kevin Smith, parenting expert Dr. Laura Markham, restaurateur Pinky Cole.
The Real Heal will be produced by Frqncy Media, the company behind series such as Jane Goodall’s Hopecast and In Charge with Diane von Furstenberg.
The series launches on March 10 and is distributed by the iHeartPodcast Network.
“I am super excited for the next step in my kind journey, hosting The Real Heal, a podcast dedicated to healing ourselves, our communities, and our planet,...
The series says it aims to cut through the noise and teach us how to truly heal and will see Silverstone sitting down with a guest each week to talk candidly about health and healing through the lens of topics like self-love, nurturing children, ocean conservation and more.
Guests will include the likes of Kevin Smith, parenting expert Dr. Laura Markham, restaurateur Pinky Cole.
The Real Heal will be produced by Frqncy Media, the company behind series such as Jane Goodall’s Hopecast and In Charge with Diane von Furstenberg.
The series launches on March 10 and is distributed by the iHeartPodcast Network.
“I am super excited for the next step in my kind journey, hosting The Real Heal, a podcast dedicated to healing ourselves, our communities, and our planet,...
- 3/3/2022
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
On June 10 actors and activists Joaquin Phoenix and Rooney Mara will present the Hope Award to Dr. Jane Goodall, Dbe, founder of the Jane Goodall Institute and U.N. messenger of peace, at the Mercy For Animals Hope Gala hosted by NAACP Image Award winner, actress, and vegan foodie Tabitha Brown (Showtime’s The Chi).
Mercy For Animals is the world’s leading nonprofit organization dedicated to preventing cruelty to farmed animals and promoting compassionate food choices.
During the program, Mercy For Animals will also give awards to Miyoko Schinner, founder and owner of dairy-free cheese brand Miyoko’s Creamery; Pinky Cole, vegan restaurateur and owner of Slutty Vegan; and Erik Hastings, former undercover investigator and current Mercy For Animals senior investigations specialist.
Award presenters also include Grammy-winning singer Mýa; Grammy nominee Durrell “Tank” Babbs (Hit the Floor); actors Madelaine Petsch (Riverdale), Javicia Leslie (Batwoman), Alexandra Paul (Baywatch), María Gabriela De Faría...
Mercy For Animals is the world’s leading nonprofit organization dedicated to preventing cruelty to farmed animals and promoting compassionate food choices.
During the program, Mercy For Animals will also give awards to Miyoko Schinner, founder and owner of dairy-free cheese brand Miyoko’s Creamery; Pinky Cole, vegan restaurateur and owner of Slutty Vegan; and Erik Hastings, former undercover investigator and current Mercy For Animals senior investigations specialist.
Award presenters also include Grammy-winning singer Mýa; Grammy nominee Durrell “Tank” Babbs (Hit the Floor); actors Madelaine Petsch (Riverdale), Javicia Leslie (Batwoman), Alexandra Paul (Baywatch), María Gabriela De Faría...
- 6/8/2021
- Look to the Stars
In today’s TV news roundup, Showtime announced the release date for “Couples Therapy: The Covid Special,” and Starz cast German actor Alicia von Rittberg as young Queen Elizabeth in “Becoming Elizabeth.”
Casting
Starz cast Alicia von Rittberg as the lead in the network’s upcoming project, “Becoming Elizabeth.” The eight-episode series tells the story of Queen Elizabeth before she ascends to the throne, unraveling the drama and strategies involved in selecting a successor to King Henry VIII. Von Rittberg, a German actor, has previously acted in such projects as “Fury,” which screened at the London Film Festival; “Our Kind Traitor,” and the Netflix series “Charite.” She is represented by United Agents and Die Agenten in Germany.
First Looks
FX unveiled a new trailer for its three-episode limited series “Black Narcissus,” which premieres Nov. 23 and will be available on FX on Hulu the following day. Based on Rumer Godden‘s novel,...
Casting
Starz cast Alicia von Rittberg as the lead in the network’s upcoming project, “Becoming Elizabeth.” The eight-episode series tells the story of Queen Elizabeth before she ascends to the throne, unraveling the drama and strategies involved in selecting a successor to King Henry VIII. Von Rittberg, a German actor, has previously acted in such projects as “Fury,” which screened at the London Film Festival; “Our Kind Traitor,” and the Netflix series “Charite.” She is represented by United Agents and Die Agenten in Germany.
First Looks
FX unveiled a new trailer for its three-episode limited series “Black Narcissus,” which premieres Nov. 23 and will be available on FX on Hulu the following day. Based on Rumer Godden‘s novel,...
- 10/27/2020
- by Eli Countryman
- Variety Film + TV
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