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Yahoo
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
A New Kind of Freedom: Jeff Pegues Joins ALIVE Podcast Network for History-Making Streaming Debut
Jeff Pegues headlines ALIVE Podcast Network's Juneteenth streaming debut on Roku, Apple TV, and Fire TV. WASHINGTON, June 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- In an era where trust in traditional media is eroding and the fight for authentic representation intensifies, award-winning journalist Jeff Pegues is stepping into bold new territory—unfiltered, unrestrained, and unapologetically real. On June 19, "Person of Interest with Jeff Pegues" will make its debut as a flagship original on the ALIVE Podcast Network®, now making history as the first Black woman-owned podcast network to simultaneously launch across Roku, Apple TV, and Fire TV. Renowned for his commanding presence on CBS News and in-depth reporting on justice and national security, Pegues is now shifting gears—challenging what some might consider the gatekeeping status quo of mainstream media. "This show isn't about sensationalism—it's about substance," says Pegues. "ALIVE gives me the freedom to follow the real story and examine the people and perspectives too often ignored by traditional media." As the U.S. commemorates Juneteenth, marking the delayed emancipation of enslaved people in America, ALIVE stands as a modern-day declaration—a platform where Black creatives are free to tell their stories, their way. "We chose Juneteenth on purpose," says ALIVE founder and CEO Angel N. Livas. "ALIVE isn't just a platform— it's a proclamation of creative freedom. It's a safe haven for storytellers to speak truth to power, to shape culture without code-switching or compromise." "Person of Interest" leads a powerful slate of original content launching with ALIVE's streaming expansion—featuring creators whose work reflects the depth, range, and brilliance of the Black experience. This next chapter solidifies ALIVE as more than a podcast network. It's a revolution that will be televised. A one-stop destination for curated, culture-rich content that informs, inspires, and ignites. "I'm thrilled to collaborate with Livas, who is a visionary who believes in and is committed to creating content options for all communities," says Pegues. Beginning June 19, viewers can stream "Person of Interest" and other newsworthy programming like Pivotal Moment, Minding My Damn Business, Healing Through Conversations among others on Roku, Apple TV, and Fire TV. Just search, download, and watch the ALIVE Podcast Network! For media inquiries please contact: Ashley Todd at info@ or to learn more about the ALIVE Podcast Network visit About ALIVE Podcast Network® The ALIVE Podcast Network® is a Black woman-owned media tech company on a mission to amplify Black voices and reclaim narrative control through podcasting, storytelling, and streaming innovation. Founded by award-winning producer and visionary entrepreneur Angel N. Livas, ALIVE provides a platform where culture meets content—unapologetically. Launched in 2022, ALIVE distributes over 100 original podcasts through its proprietary app and all major directories, offering creators tools for monetization, visibility, and ownership. In June 2025, ALIVE will launch the first Black woman-owned podcast network to stream across Roku, Apple TV, and Fire TV, marking a historic leap in access and visibility for Black storytellers. From mental health to business, politics to faith—ALIVE curates shows that reflect the depth, range, and brilliance of the Black experience. The network's ecosystem empowers creators to build sustainable brands, while providing global audiences with content that informs, innovates and inspires. Media Contact: Ashley Todd 202-666-5877 396048@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE ALIVE Podcast Network Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Hypebeast
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hypebeast
Best New Tracks: Playboi Carti, The Alchemist, Feid and More
As the week in music comes to a close, Hypebeast has rounded up the best projects for the latest installment of Best New Tracks. Albums come fromThe AlchemistandPlaqueBoyMax, with singles landing fromPlayboi Carti,Rich BrianxSki Mask The Slump God,Burna BoyxTravis Scott,Turnstile,YGxShoreline Mafia,Feid,Maxo,AKTHESAVIORx Leon Fanourakis xTaka PerryxYeekxDenzel Curry,Larry JunexCardo Got Wings, andJoey PurpxTheolonius Martin. While not on streaming services, The Alchemist unveiled his fully instrumentalMixed Fruit Series Vol. 1: Pineapple Ginger. Spanning 15 tracks, the offering is a fully solo LP from Alc. The streamer continues his come-up with his second EP of 2025:5$TAR SESSIONS: Music We got two new singles from Playboi Carti this week: 'ALIVE' and 'SOME MORE.' The former transpired after Ye dropped his version of the 'Crank'-sampling 'ALIVE,' which Carti fired back with his version, of the reportedly uncleared song. A few hours later, he returned to Instagram to drop off 'SOME MORE.' Despite delaying his latest album, Rich Brian continues to drop off solid singles lifted from the project. The latest is a cut with Ski Mask The Slump God dubbed 'Jumpy.'Spotify|Apple Music Burna Boy tapped Travis Scott for his latest single, 'TaTaTa.' The cut marks the first official collaboration from the Music Turnstile continued to roll outNEVER ENOUGHthis week with another new single. 'LOOK OUT FOR ME' lands as the fourth single from the imminent album, dropping on June 6 — as well as premiering at Tribeca Film Music YG revealed the second release from his forthcoming project,The Gentleman's track features production fromTy Dolla $ignand additional bars from Shoreline Music Feid has returned with a new song, 'ANDO XXIL,' which arrives alongside a Tony Hawk-starring music Music Spotify|Apple Music Denzel Curry took to Instagram earlier this week to announce news of 'Ichiban''s release – little did we know how stacked the features lineup would be. An AKTHESAVIOR cut, the single also features Leon Fanourakis, Taka Perry and Music The dynamic rapper/producer duo of Larry June x Cardo Got Wings has returned to the scene with 'Black Man.'Spotify|Apple Music Closing out the collaborative hot streak of the week comes a new offering from Joey Purp, with an assist from Theolonius Martin. Purp is beginning to roll out his new projectChampagne Seats, which drops on June Music
Hypebeast
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hypebeast
Playboi Carti Follows Up "ALIVE" With "SOME MORE"
Summary It's been a busy past 24 hours forPlayboi Carti. While we still haven't gottenBABY BOI, wedidget two new tracks. To rewind, on Wednesday, May 21, Ye took to Instagram to drop a new song, 'ALIVE' featuringNBA Youngboy– which also samples Carti's 'CRANK.' Carti quickly followed up with his version of 'ALIVE,' sharing the song on his @opium_00pium page, writing 'DIS MY SONG LIL BRA @ye.' About six hours later, Carti returned to Instagram to share 'SOME MORE,' captioning the new cut 'DIS SHIT EASY.' Neither song has landed on streaming quite yet, but stay tuned for all things Carti as they transpire.
Yahoo
23-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Elon Musk deadnames his 'killed' child — his trans daughter claps back
Transphobia is alive and well in America — and so is Vivian Wilson, the 20-year-old trans daughter of Elon Musk who clapped back at her billionaire father after he deadnamed her and declared she had been "killed." Sign up for the to keep up with what's new in LGBTQ+ culture and entertainment — delivered three times a week straight (well…) to your inbox! Musk — the CEO of Tesla, founder of SpaceX, and recent owner of X/Twitter — has expanded his horizons by joining President Donald Trump's 2025 administration as the head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). On Saturday, March 22, X user @spacesudoer wrote, "Don't people realize that we hate Hitler not for doing a quirky salute, but for killing millions of people? Has Elon killed even a single person? No. And just because his son says something, that doesn't necessarily make it true." Musk wrote the following in response: "Exactly. My son, Xavier, died. He was killed by the woke mind virus. Now, the woke mind virus will die." On Sunday, March 23, Vivian Wilson shared an Instagram video to clap back at her father deadnaming her and falsely claiming that she has died. The video begins with a screenshot of Musk's X post seen above, and then shows a video of Vivian Wilson — very much alive — clapping back at her father's false claims. "I look pretty good for a dead bitch," she says, referencing the iconic Morgan McMichaels werk room entrance line from RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars 3. Vivian's video can be watched below. If you're not familiar with the reference, Morgan McMichaels is a drag queen who first competed on RuPaul's Drag Race season 2 and subsequently came back for All Stars 3. Between Morgan's first and second run on Drag Race, the polarizing winner of Drag Race season 2 shared social media posts falsely alleging that Morgan had died — going as far as creating "artwork" about Morgan's death, pretending to be mourning, and including a link to promote their SoundCloud page. from RPDRDRAMA These false accusations prompted Morgan to do a live-stream to clarify that she was very much alive and drag the season 2 winner for flat-out. During this chaotic live-stream from 2017, Morgan explained that many of her loved ones actually believed that X post containing false information about her death — referencing people who were literally crying and freaking out over the idea that Morgan had actually passed away. On March 29, 2017 — literally one day after the death hoax started by the crowned winner of season 2 — Morgan delivered one of the most iconic and unforgettable live drag performances of all time: a number (dubbed "ALIVE") in which Morgan attended her own funeral. Instead of using a fake dead body and/or a coffin for the performance, Morgan turned the season 2 winner's social media post into the object of her mourning and sadness — all while lip syncing to a legendary medley (dubbed "ALIVE") of "Bring Me to Life" by Evanescence, "I'm Alive" by Céline Dion, and "Survivor" by Destiny's Child. - YouTube So, when Morgan returned for All Stars 3, she made one last reference to this saga with the werk room entrance line, "I look pretty good for a dead bitch." This story is still developing…
Associated Press
15-03-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Empowering Communities: ALIVE Active Shooter Survival Training Expands to Equip Individuals with Life-Saving Skills
ALIVE expands to train businesses and communities with life-saving active shooter survival tactics as incidents rise 60% since 2019. 'When seconds count, help is minutes away!' — Joshua Sullivan WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, March 15, 2025 / / -- In an era where active shooter incidents are an increasing concern, the ALIVE Active Shooter Survival Training Program is leading the charge in preparing individuals, businesses, and organizations with the critical knowledge they need to survive and respond effectively in crisis situations. The program, founded by renowned security expert Michael Julian, CPI, and led by Chief Operating Officer and Master Instructor, Joshua R. Sullivan, is expanding nationwide with new in-person, online, and virtual training opportunities, making this life-saving education more accessible than ever. With over 300 trained Instructors across the U.S. and internationally, ALIVE (Assess, Leave, Impede, Violence, Expose) provides a structured, easy-to-remember framework for individuals to react swiftly and increase their chances of survival in an active shooter event. Unlike traditional training programs, ALIVE is designed for real-world application, blending psychology, situational awareness, and actionable tactics to empower people of all backgrounds. 'As someone who currently serves in leadership within public safety and security and has served for over two decades, I've seen firsthand how critical training can mean the difference between life and death,' said Joshua R. Sullivan, Chief Operating Officer and Master Instructor for ALIVE. 'Our mission is to ensure that every individual—whether in the workplace, school, or public space—feels empowered, prepared, and capable of protecting themselves and others.' A Timely, National Need for Preparedness: According to the FBI's 2023 report, there were 48 active shooter incidents across 26 states, resulting in 105 fatalities and 139 injuries. This marks a 60% increase in such incidents since 2019. These alarming statistics underscore the urgent need for proactive training in workplaces, schools, and public spaces. The ALIVE program is answering this call by partnering with businesses, law enforcement agencies, schools, and community organizations to provide customized in-person workshops, online courses, and corporate training programs. FBI Upcoming Events & Media Opportunities: ALIVE is currently hosting classes directly and indirectly through our instructors and Online learning platform, providing an opportunity for local/national media to witness the training firsthand and hear directly from security experts and participants about the impact of this critical education. ALIVE also offers Instructor classes (T3 Training Course) that certifies students to be licensed instructors for the program which currently boasts instructors on 4 continents and multiple countries. Members of the media are invited to attend and experience an ALIVE training session to see how it transforms fear into action through dynamic instruction and real-world scenarios. Interviews with expert instructors and participants can be arranged upon request. About ALIVE Active Shooter Survival Training: Founded in 2013, by Michael Julian, CPI, ALIVE Active Shooter Survival Training is a nationally recognized program dedicated to equipping individuals with the mental and physical strategies to prevent and survive active shooter/threat incidents. The training has been adopted by corporations, schools, law enforcement, and private security firms nationwide, helping thousands feel prepared rather than paralyzed in crisis situations. For more information, interview requests, or to schedule a media visit, please contact Joshua Sullivan, Chief Operating Officer at [email protected] or visit Contact: Melissa Grey A.L.I.V.E. Training Coordinator A.L.I.V.E. Active Shooter Survival Training Program 951-677-3500 Ext 33 [email protected] Joshua R Sullivan, COO ALIVE Active Threat Survival Training Program 301-655-1009 Legal Disclaimer:
