Hard Rock Hotels and Casinos Partner With Black Eyed Peas Front Man, will.i.am, to Design Exclusive New Uniform Collection
Hard Rock Hotels and Casinos has tapped Black Eyed Peas front-man and fashion designer, will.i.am, to create a new uniform collection exclusively for Hard Rock Hotel properties. His new designs will debut at Hard Rock's two newest properties: Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Biloxi, opening July 7, and Hard Rock Hotel San Diego, opening Fall 2007. Hard Rock will roll out the uniforms to eight other Hard Rock Hotel and Casino properties in operation or development in 2008.
will.i.am was on hand to celebrate these innovative designs last night at Get Ready to Rock!, a star-studded event hosted by Hard Rock Hotels & Casinos in New York.
Recognized as a fashion-forward, hip-hop performer, will.i.am has earned his reputation as a talented fashion designer. He studied design at the Los Angeles Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising and then joined forces with Lor-e Phillips, a noted LA-based fashion designer and head stylist for Black Eyed Peas, in 2001 to create the i.am clothing line, which is a tribute to the funk and flavor of his music. Using the i.am line as an inspiration, the two have now collaborated on the new collection for Hard Rock Hotels and Casinos, which comprises 27 uniforms for both men and women. The uniforms reflect will.i.am's eclectic vision and capture the core essence of the Hard Rock brand: providing guests with the ultimate rock star experience.
VIBE Magazine Chooses KickApps' Social Media Platform to Power Its Search for the Next Great Rapper
KickApps Corporation, the leader in hosted social media platforms, today announced that it was selected by VIBE Magazine the preeminent brand in urban music and culture, to provide the social media and viral video functionality for the VIBE Verses Rap Battle contest (www.vibeverses.com). Sponsored by the new AT&T, the contest challenges aspiring rap artists to submit videos performing their original lyrics over pre-selected music tracks. The ultimate winner, to be selected by votes from other VIBE Verses community members, will get a $10,000 cash prize, a full page profile in VIBE Magazine and a recording contract from Actual Eyes Media (http://www.actualeyesmedia.com/).
VIBE is the latest in a series of major media and entertainment companies to deploy KickApps, including BET, Universal Music/Interscope, Scripps Networks, and the Arena Football League.
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Learn the Ins and Outs of Music Industry Management: "The Art of Becoming a Music Manager"
Cool Runnings Management commemorates the 2nd year anniversary of the book, "The Art of Becoming a Music Manager", the definitive source for everything you need to know to work in the music business.
The book has been endorsed by Michael "Blue" Williams, manager of Outkast, at the 2006 Southern Hip Hop Conference and the Canadian Urban Music Conference.
In this book aspiring music managers will learn:
* The roles and responsibilities of managers
* An in depth understanding of the music business
* How artists can protect themselves
* The in and outs of contracts.
About the Author: Everett "Aquarius" Hardy established C.R.M. in 1998 in which his artists have opened up for KRS1 and the BootCamp Click.
Currently Aquarius manages Shorty Lokey aka"Queen of the South" out of Knoxville,TN.
Things To Do
June 23, 2007: Baltimore, MD - Melo's H.O.O.D Movement 3 on 3 Challenge. This Saturday, join NBA star Carmelo Anthony as he hosts his 3rd annual 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament for boys and girls aged 10-18. In addition to the tournament there will be a "Family Day" with carnival games, food, and more. BET's Rosci and Big Tigger will host. For more information log on to: Melo's Hood Movement Myspace.
