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Elle
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Elle
Kelsea Ballerini Delivers an Acoustic Set to Celebrate ELLE's Women in Music Issue
To celebrate ELLE's Women in Music issue, some of music's brightest stars came together for an intimate dinner at Chez Margaux in New York City. The evening was co-hosted by ELLE editor-in-chief Nina Garcia and Fendi Chief Communication Officer Cristiana Monfardini, and attendees included Ryan Destiny, Dora Jar, Charlotte Lawrence, Muni Long, Grace VanderWaal, Maria Zardoya of The Marías, Blu DeTiger, Frawley, and more. '[Our Women in Music issue] is one of my favorites to put together,' Garcia said in her toast at the beginning of the night. 'It's really about identifying and celebrating the women whose music and voices are changing the industry and influencing our culture.' Guests were then invited to enjoy a family-style meal featuring a delicious assortment of dishes from chef Jean-Georges, including fresh salads, gourmet pizzas, prime tenderloin, crispy French fries, and classic rigatoni pomodoro. For the perfect nightcap, ELLE's digital cover star Kelsea Ballerini performed a cover of 'Dreams' by Fleetwood Mac. Garcia praised the country singer, who just finished a tour and wrapped up a season of The Voice. 'She's not only talented and beautiful, but also an incredibly gifted musician and writer,' she said. 'We are so happy to have you here.' A known advocate for women's and LGBTQ+ rights, Ballerini was natural fit for ELLE's Women in Music issue. On her album Patterns, she worked with an all-female songwriting team, and even brought drag queens onstage for her performance at the CMT Music Awards. In her cover story, the country star said, 'I never really was loud about anything for a really long time, because I just had to get my footing. And then I was like, 'At the end of the day, I want the people who listen to my music to know what I stand for and hopefully align with it.'' Dessert brought the evening to a sweet close, featuring rich chocolate cake, fresh fruit, and coffee. Click through the gallery below for exclusive photos from inside the event. Samuel is the Content Strategy Manager at Hearst. Prior to this role, he was an Associate Editor and the Assistant to ELLE's Editor-in-Chief, Nina Garcia. Raised in Des Moines, Iowa, Samuel attended Northwestern University and currently resides in New York City. He is probably humming a tune at his desk right now.
Business Wire
23-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
win Federal Courts Injunctions to Combat Counterfeits
PROVIDENCE, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dreams USA, Inc. has secured two preliminary injunctions against alleged infringers of its trademarked and copyrighted Sonny Angel ®, HIPPERS ® ® mini-figures. The surging popularity of Dreams' products has spawned a stream of counterfeit products entering the U.S. market. Dreams continues to police and pursue legal action against infringers, including kiosk operators, C-store owners, franchisees, brick-and-mortar stores, web-based platforms, and social media sellers to prevent the sale of unauthorized and inferior products to unsuspecting consumers, and to protect our authorized distributors from financial harm. Dreams USA is the only lawful source for Sonny Angel ®, HIPPERS ® and Smiski ® products in the Americas. Authentic Sonny Angel ®, HIPPERS ® and Smiski ® products and a list of authorized U.S. distributors can be found at Retailers that have purchased counterfeit products are urged to remove immediately these items from their shelves and online stores and to maintain all records of purchases and sales. For further information and to report counterfeits, please contact: Dreams USA, Inc. 2 Charles Street Unit 3B, Providence, RI 02904 Report_Counterfeits@ About Dreams USA Founded in 2009, Dreams USA, Inc. is the exclusive North and South American distributor of limited-edition art toys, giftware, and lifestyle accessories created by affiliate Dreams Inc. (Japan). Its products are sold online at and at select, authorized retailers throughout the Americas. Among Dreams' most popular items are a line of collectible mini-figures that are offered for sale and sold in connection with the trademarks Sonny Angel ®, Smiski ® and HIPPERS ®. Sonny Angel ® mini-figures have existed for over twenty years and have seen an explosion in popularity in the United States in recent years. SMISKI ® mini-figures have been extensively marketed and sold for ten years and continue to grow in popularity in the United States. HIPPERS ® are decorative mini-figures that present a new way to display Sonny Angel ®, Smiski ® and other characters. HIPPERS ® can be attached decoratively to a computer monitor, smartphone, photo frame or other flat surfaces.
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Sonny Angel®, HIPPERS® and Smiski® win Federal Courts Injunctions to Combat Counterfeits
PROVIDENCE, R.I., May 23, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dreams USA, Inc. has secured two preliminary injunctions against alleged infringers of its trademarked and copyrighted Sonny Angel®, HIPPERS® and Smiski® mini-figures. The surging popularity of Dreams' products has spawned a stream of counterfeit products entering the U.S. market. Dreams continues to police and pursue legal action against infringers, including kiosk operators, C-store owners, franchisees, brick-and-mortar stores, web-based platforms, and social media sellers to prevent the sale of unauthorized and inferior products to unsuspecting consumers, and to protect our authorized distributors from financial harm. Dreams USA is the only lawful source for Sonny Angel®, HIPPERS® and Smiski® products in the Americas. Authentic Sonny Angel®, HIPPERS® and Smiski® products and a list of authorized U.S. distributors can be found at Retailers that have purchased counterfeit products are urged to remove immediately these items from their shelves and online stores and to maintain all records of purchases and sales. For further information and to report counterfeits, please contact:Dreams USA, Inc.2 Charles Street Unit 3B, Providence, RI 02904Report_Counterfeits@ About Dreams USA Founded in 2009, Dreams USA, Inc. is the exclusive North and South American distributor of limited-edition art toys, giftware, and lifestyle accessories created by affiliate Dreams Inc. (Japan). Its products are sold online at and at select, authorized retailers throughout the Americas. Among Dreams' most popular items are a line of collectible mini-figures that are offered for sale and sold in connection with the trademarks Sonny Angel®, Smiski® and HIPPERS®. Sonny Angel® mini-figures have existed for over twenty years and have seen an explosion in popularity in the United States in recent years. SMISKI® mini-figures have been extensively marketed and sold for ten years and continue to grow in popularity in the United States. HIPPERS® are decorative mini-figures that present a new way to display Sonny Angel®, Smiski® and other characters. HIPPERS® can be attached decoratively to a computer monitor, smartphone, photo frame or other flat surfaces. View source version on Contacts For media inquiries contact: dreamsusa@
Forbes
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Fleetwood Mac's Hit Reaches A New Peak — Again — Decades After Its Heyday
Fleetwood Mac maintains a constant presence on charts in most Western markets every week. The group sometimes sees multiple albums and singles appear on busy rankings, and some frames are busier than others. At the present, in the United Kingdom – where some of the band's members first broke into the music industry – a handful of full-lengths from the beloved pop-rock outfit are growing, and one compilation even manages to return. But fans aren't just focusing on albums. Listeners are buying and, especially, streaming three tunes in particular — and one of them is enjoying its biggest week ever on a very competitve ranking. 'The Chain' climbs this frame on the Official Streaming chart, the U.K.'s roster that focuses on the most-played tracks across streaming platforms in the nation. This time around, the cut jumps from No. 89 to No. 82. That might not seem like a particularly lofty position, but it is for a decades-old song. In fact, it's the highest position it has ever reached in the 12 weeks – a surprisingly small length of time – on the list. This frame is actually the third in a row in which 'The Chain' has established a new best showing on the Official Streaming chart. Several periods ago, it rose from No. 99 to No. 90. Then, just a few days later, it improved to No. 89 — just one spot, but a notable move. Now, it's surged again by seven positions, hitting a new all-time peak once more. While it may be on the rise, 'The Chain' remains Fleetwood Mac's lowest-peaking single on the Official Streaming chart. It's one of only four tracks by the band to reach the roster, which is also rather surprising, given how many smashes the group has produced – ones which continue to power various albums and compilations to this day. 'Dreams' leads the way, as it has previously risen to No. 27. It's followed by 'Everywhere' with a peak of No. 41 and 'Go Your Own Way,' which topped out at No. 76. At the moment, 'The Chain' can only be found on the Official Streaming chart, but both 'Dreams' and 'Everywhere' are growing on multiple lists. Those two tracks not only lift on the Official Streaming tally, but also on the Official Singles chart, the 100-spot ranking of the most consumed songs throughout the country. That list measures popularity by blending both streaming activity and sales. In addition to the trio of tunes, three full-lengths by Fleetwood Mac appear on the charts in the U.K. as well, and each of them lands on multiple tallies. Rumours is the band's only traditional studio LP to appear, and it lives on five rankings this time around. Greatest Hits returns to two lists after not showing up on any last week, while 50 Years – Don't Stop is present inside the top five on two different lists. It even reaches a new all-time peak on the Official Albums chart, the most important and competitive albums ranking in the nation.
Forbes
18-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Fleetwood Mac's Classic Single Reaches A New All-Time Peak
Fleetwood Mac's 'The Chain' hits a new streaming peak in the U.K., while Rumours and other albums ... More continue to dominate multiple charts decades after release. UNITED STATES - OCTOBER 01: NEW HAVEN Photo of FLEETWOOD MAC, L-R: John McVie, Lindsey Buckingham, Christone McVie, Stevie Nicks, Mick Fleetwood - posed, group shot, by car - MusicBrainz: bd13909f-1c29-4c27-a874-d4aaf27c5b1a (Photo by Fin Costello/Redferns) Fleetwood Mac's staying power in the United Kingdom is nothing short of extraordinary. The band first found chart success more than half a century ago, and while most acts from that era are long gone from mainstream consciousness, this group keeps showing up — and not just with album sales. The rock outfit continues to rack up hit singles in a field so often dominated by viral smashes and brand new releases. This time around, one of the act's most iconic tracks, 'The Chain,' climbs to a brand new peak. Fleetwood Mac is in the middle of another huge frame on the U.K. charts. The group appears with three albums and just as many singles, but only one of those cuts is growing in any major way. 'The Chain' lifts from No. 99 to No. 90 on the Official Streaming Chart, which ranks the 100 most-played songs in the country across services like Spotify and Apple Music. That's still a fairly low placement overall, but it does mark a new all-time best showing for the classic tune. 'The Chain' remains the lowest-charting of Fleetwood Mac's streaming hits in the U.K., even at this new high. This week, it earns its tenth appearance somewhere on the Official Streaming chart. Only four songs by the band have ever reached this particular tally. The others — 'Dreams,' 'Everywhere,' and 'Go Your Own Way' — have all climbed higher, and of the bunch, 'Dreams' is the most successful. It has previously broken into the top 40, peaking at No. 27. It's also the longest-running Fleetwood Mac song when it comes to this list, with 176 turns on the ranking. Fleetwood Mac doesn't only appear on the streaming tally this week. Both 'Dreams' and 'Everywhere' are present on a pair of U.K. charts. 'Dreams' improves on both the Official Singles and the Official Streaming charts, while 'Everywhere' slips on both tallies. While the focus might be on the singles, Fleetwood Mac's albums are also responsible for notable showings across a variety of U.K. charts. Both 50 Years – Don't Stop and the group's Greatest Hits appear on two rankings apiece. The former finds a home on both the all-consumption list and the streaming-only tally, while the latter holds on the general sales chart and the downloads-only ranking. Each project is not just a win, it shows that interest in consuming the band's work differs from title to title. Then there's Rumours, the band's magnum opus. This frame, it can be found on six different charts in the U.K. alone. It performs well across the board, showing up on rankings that account for sales of all kinds, streaming activity, and overall consumption.
