Posts tagged New York City
CIROC LIFE: Diddy Offers Safe Rides for New Year’s Eve
Dec 30th
For the second year now, Ciroc is providing thousands of people in the heart of New Yorker City with a chance for a safe ride home on New Years Eve. Also, there Ciroc is expanding the program to Las Vegas to ‘further drive the brand’s message of social responsibility this holiday season.’
THE DETAILS:
“As the ‘Official Vodka of New Year’s Eve,’ we made a huge impact last year helping New York get home safely, so I’m proud to announce that we’re bringing Safe Rides back in an even bigger way,” said Combs, who entered into a strategic marketing alliance with the owner of the spirit brand more than two years ago. “New York stands as the world’s icon for a New Year’s Eve celebration and Las Vegas is the biggest party destination in the country. By bringing this program to both of these great cities we will continue to show the rest of the country that a sophisticated holiday celebration doesn’t end when the ball drops, but when everyone gets home safely.”
2009 will mark the second consecutive year the vodka brand has partnered with E! Entertainment and the New York City Taxi & Limousine Commission (TLC) to distribute pre-paid taxi cards (valued up to $15 and redeemable in the city’s 13,000-plus taxicabs) to encourage responsible decision-making this holiday season. With the expansion of the program to Las Vegas, 2009 will also mark the national debut of the brand’s Safe Rides program.
“It is both refreshing and gratifying to see brands like CIROC continuing to highlight the importance of safety and responsibility,” added Matthew W. Daus, Taxi and Limousine Commission Chairman. “Social responsibility and the taxicab industry have always been natural partners, and so we appreciate CIROC’s thoughtfulness in once again partnering with the industry to ring in 2010 by helping people to celebrate in a fun and smart way.”
CIROC teams will distribute thousands of debit and MTA cards to adult consumers (while supplies last) in New York City between 8:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. on New Year’s Eve. Each debit card will provide up to $15.00 in cab fare – the approximate cost of a single taxicab fare within New York City. All MTA cards are redeemable for a one-way subway or bus fare valued at $2.25.
Sphere: Related ContentRihanna, Lady Gaga, Mariah Carey, Oh My! Vevo Launch Party (Photos)
Dec 9th
Last night (Dec. 
the stars aligned at the Skylight Studio in New York City to celebrate the launch of VEVO, the new premium music video website started by Universal Music Group and Sony Music Entertainment. There was a performance by Lady Gaga and appearances by Mary J. Blige, 50 Cent, Rihanna, Mariah Carey & Ciara among others. Check out some of the pictures below:
Live From NYC: Rihanna Myspace Concert (Photos)
Dec 4th
Myspace sponsored a concert last night (Dec. 3) at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York concert featuring Rihanna. The concert was free to the public and aired live on myspace. For ‘The Release’ Rihanna performed some of her past hits like ‘Umbrella’ and ‘Don’t Stop The Music’ as well as some songs from her newest album, Rated R including ‘Wait Your Turn,’ ’Hard,’ and ‘Russian Roulette’.
Rihanna Accepts Glamour’s Woman of The Year Award
Nov 10th
Rihanna takes a bow, as she accepted Glamour’s Woman of the Year award yesterday at New York City’s iconic Carnegie Hall. Glamour honored the pop star with The Back On Top Superstar” award. Rihanna shined in an ivory colored Stephane Rolland gown. Check out the footage of her acceptance speech:
Sphere: Related ContentJay-Z Performs “Empire State of Mind” at Yankee Parade
Nov 6th
On the steps of city hall, New York born and bred, Jay-Z performed “Empire State of Mind” with the help of Bridget Kelly at the Yankees World Series victory parade in NYC on Friday. Mayor Bloomberg introduced them check out the video:
Sphere: Related ContentWho Says Money Can’t Buy Votes: Mike Bloomberg Wins Third Term as NYC Mayor
Nov 3rd
Here’s the short story:
Mike Bloomberg served two terms and then persuaded the NY City Council to bend the rules that previously restricted mayoral term limits to two terms in office.
Once he received what he deemed a go ahead he used his financial POWER to ridiculously outspend his opponent, Comptroller William C. Thompson Jr.. Bloomberg spent over $90 million of his own money on his campaign efforts to Thompson’s $6 million.
The New York Times, called the race in favor of Bloomberg, “With 17 percent of precincts reporting, Mr. Bloomberg was leading Mr. Thompson, 49.2 percent to 47.7 percent.”
Need I say more?
I can’t.
I cannot.
I refuse.
(Pic via NYTimes)
Sphere: Related ContentRihanna’s Such a F**king Lady, “Wait Your Turn” Official Video
Nov 3rd
Aha! I was wondering where the inspiration for this bag came from looks like it was a preview for the song the “Wait Your Turn.” *lights flicker on in head*
I give Rhanna two points for the subtle message she sent back when this picture was take during Fashion’s Night Out (Sept. 10)at Intermix (with Giuseppe Zanotti ). The bag reads: Such a F**king lady, Wait Your Turn! Get it? Got it!
Check out the first video from her forthcoming album, Rated R :
Sidebar: This video seems like a extended version of the promo video…
The ICB verdict: the video is trite. Is the WAIT OVA? I feel like I’m waiting for a real video Rih.
Moving on. I’ll wait for Russian Roulette to release on Nov. 13 until then…
I can’t
I cannot
I refuse.
Sphere: Related Content“Empire State of Mind” Official Video
Oct 30th
Ladies and Gents, allow me to present to you… The “Empire State of Mind” Video directed by Hype Williams
Like it? Love it?
Jay-Z & Alicia Keys “Empire State of Mind” World Series Performance VIDEO
Oct 29th
All I can say is YESSSSSS! The world has been waiting, okay maybe not the world but New York has been waiting for Jay-Z and Alicia Keys to have an uninterrupted performance (minus Lil Mama) of “Empire State of Mind.” The New Yorker natives were originally scheduled to perform last night but were pushed back today due to the stormy weather. Today, at Yankee Stadium and in the HOME of Hip Hop–Bronx,NY Jay & A.Keys did had their time to do what they do best (minus the microphone feedback echo).
In case you missed it:
Let’s Hear it for NEW YORK!
Alicia Keys “Doesn’t Mean Anything” Video–FINALLY!
Oct 19th
A few days late from its original premiere, but finally I present to you Alicia Keys‘ first video “Doesn’t Mean Anything” from her upcoming album, “The Element of Freedom.”
The video opens up with Alicia overlooking NYC streets, the background you hear her uttering softly, “This beautiful city feels empty. All the people in the world and you can still feel lonely. What’s the point of having it all without the person you love.
Sometimes you just need to start again in order to fly.”
The beat drops, the video begins…
Was it WORTH the wait?
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