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New York Times
16-04-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Times
FIFA eyes Las Vegas for 2026 World Cup draw – as it did for 1994
FIFA is in advanced negotiations with venues in Las Vegas to host the draw for the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico — but soccer's world governing body has also discussed holding the event in Washington, D.C., if it made it easier for President Donald Trump to participate extensively. Advertisement When the U.S. last hosted a men's World Cup in 1994, the draw took place at the Las Vegas Convention Center, with Dick Clark presenting a gameshow-style event. James Brown was among a cast of star names — including Stevie Wonder (pictured above), Barry Manilow and Sir Rod Stewart — to perform. The late comedian Robin Williams assisted former FIFA president Sepp Blatter with the draw, and the 42nd U.S. President Bill Clinton appeared via video link. The event, which determines the groups for the tournament's first stage of matches, setting the path to the final at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, is set to take place in December 2025, and FIFA has identified a return to Las Vegas as its preferred destination. It is also the preference of several host city executives, who are hoping to entertain prospective commercial partners in Sin City before and after the draw. In January, Alejandro Hutt, the director of the host city committee for the Mexican location Monterrey, told ESPN that they and Canadian city Vancouver had shown interest in hosting the draw but were informed by FIFA they would not be granted the privilege. The U.S. will host 75 per cent of the games during the tournament across 11 of the 16 host cities. The Athletic has been told by sources, who wished to remain anonymous as they were not authorized to speak publicly on the matter, that FIFA has explored multiple venue options in Las Vegas, with the 17,000-seater MGM Grand Garden Arena among the sites it is considering. FIFA has also studied alternative options in Las Vegas, including The Sphere and the T-Mobile Arena, but these are considered less likely because residencies, holiday concerts and events are in high demand in December. T-Mobile Arena, home of hockey's Las Vegas Golden Knights, must also adapt to the needs of the NHL regular season, for which the schedule has not yet been released. Advertisement Soccer's world governing body would also be competing for hotel rooms in Las Vegas; not only with holiday visitors but also the National Finals Rodeo, which takes place between December 4-13 at the Thomas & Mack Center. In 2024, more than 170,000 attended this across 10 days. Amazon's AWS re:Invent conference in Las Vegas has also become an annual tradition in early December and has more than 60,000 attendees. FIFA has also enquired about the more intimate Dolby Live arena, which has a capacity of 6,400, but MGM, which operates it, provided initial feedback to say its preference was to keep the venue open for residencies or holiday concerts. Bruno Mars and Lenny Kravitz have multiple dates at Dolby Live booked for this summer, but arguably, the jewel in the Dolby's crown over the past 12 months has been Mariah Carey's residency. Her schedule for December is not yet announced, but last year, she went to 20 cities as part of her holiday season tour, and the Dolby is keen to maintain space in its calendar for further appearances by her, which limits FIFA's options. In a statement to The Athletic, MGM Resorts International said: 'As leaders in sports and entertainment, it would be a tremendous opportunity to host a FIFA event in Las Vegas. We are committed to delivering premier experiences that captivate fans worldwide and partnering with FIFA would offer another chance for the destination to showcase itself as the sports capital of the world.' Some of those at FIFA have also noted President Trump's repeated references to the World Cup since he returned to the White House, with him regularly praising his FIFA counterpart, Gianni Infantino, who visited the Oval Office earlier this year and attended one of Trump's pre-inauguration rallies. Internally, FIFA has discussed the possibility of bringing the event closer to Trump, even floating ideas to host the event in considerably slimmed-down fashion at the White House or other potential sites in D.C. Trump could still travel to Las Vegas for the event. He sent a video message for the FIFA Club World Cup draw held in Miami in December 2024, during an event that his daughter Ivanka, son-in-law Jared Kushner and grandson Theo attended. Ivanka and Theo made the ceremonial first picks of the draw. FIFA declined to comment on this story, with people at the organization indicating that negotiations are continuing and announcements may be made in due course. The White House did not respond to a request for comment.
Yahoo
24-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
American Music Awards to Return for the First Time Since 2022
The 2025 American Music Awards will air live from Las Vegas on CBS and stream on Paramount+ on May 26, the network and Dick Clark Productions announced on Monday. The AMAs, which last aired on ABC in 2022, will be broadcast globally across linear and digital platforms and will honor the most popular songs and artists of the year while paying tribute to the country's troops. Created by legendary producer and visionary Dick Clark and first awarded in 1974, the AMAs are known for delivering half a century of iconic performances, enduring moments that have defined and shaped pop culture and introducing audiences to breakthrough artists. It is the world's largest fan-voted awards show honoring today's most influential artists and their passionate fanbases. Additional details for the 2025 ceremony will be announced at a later date. The return of the AMAs follows the airing of the American Music Awards 50th anniversary special on CBS in October, which was one of the most-watched entertainment specials of the year, surpassing 13 million in reach and averaging over 6.1 million viewers — up 53% from the 2022 telecast on ABC. The evening boasts an all-star lineup that included Jennifer Lopez, Mariah Carey, Gloria Estefan, Jennifer Hudson, Carrie Underwood, Green Day, Brad Paisley, Chaka Khan, Sheila E., Gladys Knight, Kane Brown, Nelly, Nile Rodgers & Chic, Raye, Stray Kids, AJ McLean, Jimmy Kimmel, Kate Hudson, Lance Bass, Reba McEntire, Samuel L. Jackson and Smokey Robinson, to name a few. Paramount+ with Showtime subscribers will have access to the stream of the 2025 AMAs via the live feed of their local CBS affiliate on the service, as well as on demand. Paramount+ Essential subscribers will have access to on-demand the day after the special airs. The AMAs are produced by Dick Clark Productions. The post American Music Awards to Return for the First Time Since 2022 appeared first on TheWrap.
Yahoo
19-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Dick Clark Productions Taps Nick Terranova As SVP Brand Partnerships
Dick Clark Productions has brought on Nick Terranova as Senior Vice President, Brand Partnerships. Based in New York, Terranova, will be responsible for developing innovative and strategic brand alliances across all media platforms for top-rated programming including Golden Globes, Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest, American Music Awards, Billboard Music Awards, and Academy of Country Music Awards. More from Deadline Golden Globes TV Review: Nikki Glaser-Hosted Show Avoids Lively Vs. Baldoni, Trump & Controversy In Departure From Sharp-Elbowed Ceremonies Of The Past 'Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve' Stays Steady Year-Over-Year As Ball Drop Rings In 22M Viewers Dick Clark Productions Taps Diana Miller As EVP Talent Terranova brings over 15 years of experience in media, advertising, and partnerships to the role. Prior to joining DCP, Terranova held senior leadership roles at Fox and Warner Bros. where he was instrumental in shaping sales initiatives. As Senior Vice President, Ad Sales & Brand Partnerships at Fox, Terranova oversaw the national sales team and led the transition of TMZ's advertising business following its acquisition from WarnerMedia. Prior to Fox, Terranova held key sales leadership roles during his 12-year tenure at Warner Bros., managing numerous multimillion-dollar advertising portfolios for premium entertainment properties such as Rotten Tomatoes, Flixster, TMZ, Ellen DeGeneres, Extra, and DC Comics—brands that together formed Warner Bros. Digital Media. His work spanned direct and programmatic sales, branded content, and on-air product integrations. Terranova began his career in media at OMD as a National TV Buyer before moving to ad sales at Turner and CBS Interactive. Most recently, he served as Senior Vice President of Sales at Anoki, an AI-driven CTV startup. Dick Clark Productions is owned by Deadline parent Penske Media Corporation, in a subsidiary joint venture between Penske Media and Eldridge. Best of Deadline 2025 Awards Season Calendar: Dates For Oscars, Spirits, Tonys, Guilds & More How To Watch Sunday's 'SNL50: The Anniversary Special' Online & On TV Everything We Know About Christopher Nolan's Next Film – 'The Odyssey': Release Date, Cast And More Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
07-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
4 years after ‘public ridicule,' Christian singer Lauren Daigle is embracing the Super Bowl spotlight
A little over four years ago, Lauren Daigle went home to Lafayette, Louisiana, crawled into her parents' bed and pulled the covers over her head. As the Christian singer explained during a recent podcast appearance, that was her response to a letter from New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell that called for her to be removed from the 'Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve' lineup in 2020 because of her participation in a rally that protested COVID-19 restrictions placed on houses of worship. 'She cannot be allowed to represent New Orleans,' Cantrell wrote in the letter criticizing Daigle for singing at the controversial rally, according to Religion News Service. Now, in somewhat of a full-circle moment, Daigle is representing New Orleans on one of the largest stages: the Super Bowl. On Sunday, the 'You Say' singer will perform 'America the Beautiful' ahead of the game between the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles, which takes place at New Orleans' Superdome. 'To get this moment years later, I would say for anybody watching that has had their reputations smeared in any sort of way and they are just waiting for the moment of vindication, sometimes it only takes five years,' Daigle told the 'Arroyo Grande' podcast, per Fox News. Here's a look at how Daigle landed at the Super Bowl — and what's next in the two-time Grammy winner's career. As Daigle prepares to sing at the Super Bowl, she's been reflecting on the controversy that hit her career roughly nine months into the pandemic. She has previously said she was not formally a part of the 'Let Us Worship' rally held by her friend, Christian singer and worship leader Sean Feucht. She had been riding her bike nearby and was then invited to sing, the Christian Post reported at the time. About a month later, Daigle was reportedly in talks to perform at 'Dick Clark's Rockin' New Year's Eve' — though she has said she was never officially confirmed, as the Deseret News reported — when the letter from Cantrell criticized her involvement in the rally and called for her to be removed as a performer. 'There's no amount of public ridicule that is fun,' Daigle told the 'Arroyo Grande' podcast, per Fox News. Now, a few years after the controversy, Daigle and other Louisiana natives are bringing music with some New Orleans flair to the Super Bowl. The game comes a little over a month after a man intentionally drove a truck into a crowd in New Orleans on New Year's Day, killing at least 14 people and injuring more than 30, as the Deseret News reported. 'It's going to be a beautiful opportunity for us to showcase what New Orleans represents, and the culture, and the beauty of unity in music,' Daigle told 'New Orleans has seen some trying times recently. To be able to offer a sound of hope for people in this city, to sing out over the city and from the city into the rest of the world, is going to be one of my favorite things, maybe ever.' Daigle's invitation to the Super Bowl came through her friend and fellow musician, jazz powerhouse Trombone Shorty. When Trombone Shorty initially received an invitation to play and sing 'America the Beautiful' at the Super Bowl, his response was that he'd play it — but he had someone else in mind to sing it, Daigle told 'He had a vision, so he invited me. I was shocked,' the singer told 'I said, 'Do you understand the opportunity you gave me? Do you know what your generosity has given me?' That just goes to show the beauty of the music scene in New Orleans. What I love so much is that it's so communal. People are looking out for each other.' Daigle has long praised the collaborative music scene that is present throughout Louisiana. 'It's not this one-dimensional music scene,' Daigle told the Deseret News in a 2020 interview. 'I would see all these different ages and different ethnicities. Everybody was sharing the stage together, and it was this beautiful communal experience, a beautiful exchange of sounds and sentiments.' Trombone Shorty extending an invitation to her embodies the spirit of New Orleans, she said — and it's a moment she's not taking lightly. 'To sing those beautiful words about our country and to sing them for so many people who love this country and love the sport of football. ... It's going to be a blast,' Daigle told Trombone Shorty's arrangement of 'America the Beautiful' brings some Louisiana flair to the patriotic number, Daigle said on the 'Arroyo Grande' podcast. 'When we rehearsed 'America the Beautiful,' we worked on the song maybe 15 or 20 minutes, but we talked for over two hours, just hanging out in his studio,' Daigle told 'That's a good sign. That's what you want to pour into a performance like (the Super Bowl). You want the love and grit to be expressed on a stage of this caliber.' The singer, who is one of the rare contemporary Christian artists whose music has managed to achieve mainstream success, also said her faith will influence her performance. ''God shed His grace on me,' that line, it just really gripped me to the core in a way,' she told the 'Arroyo Grande' podcast, per Fox News. 'How will it cut through to this generation, the age that we are living in right now, the political climate that we're living in right now?' she continued. 'How can I use this song to cut through to people who might be jaded toward our country or might not love what we have in this country or what we've built in this country?' Seven-time Grammy winner Jon Batiste, who is also from Louisiana and was the subject of the recent documentary 'American Symphony,' will perform the national anthem at the Super Bowl, and R&B singer and New Orleans native Ledisi will perform 'Lift Every Voice and Sing.' Daigle released a self-titled album in 2023, and recently concluded a tour — which came to the Maverik Center in West Valley City, Utah, last year. She has a handful of concert dates lined up (so far) for 2025. 'I've started writing new songs,' she told 'I can definitely see having another record out in the next couple years.' While the singer said she has other passions she's interested in pursuing — including expanding her foundation, 'The Price Fund" — she has said that music will always be part of her life. 'I love so much getting to perform in front of people, getting to bring messages of hope to people, getting to see people genuinely impacted,' she previously told the Deseret News. 'That's something that I want to be a part of forever.'
