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With the spooky season officially behind us and the end of the year fast approaching, it’s time to start finding even more new songs from your favorite queer artists before 2023 wraps. Billboard Pride is proud to present the latest edition of Queer Jams of the Week, our roundup of some of the best new music releases from LGBTQ artists.
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From Kevin Abstract’s complex new album to Cat Burns’ introspective new single, check out just a few of our favorite releases from this week below:
Kevin Abstract, Blanket
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Starting something new can often bring up old wounds, a fact that Kevin Abstract is embracing fully on his new album Blanket. Throughout the lush, 13-track project, the former Brockhampton member disengages from his present and clings onto the past, seeking out comfort when being offered none in the moment. Imbuing the ew LP with a shoegaze, indie-rock sensibility to further amp up that sense of deep nostalgia, Abstract encapsulates the feeling of searching for meaning when you are in need of it most.
Cat Burns, “Know That You’re Not Alone”
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Cat Burns knows what it feels like to be stuck in place — and she wants to make sure that others in the same boat get a chance to look up for a change. The driving ethos behind “Know That You’re Not Alone” sits comfortably in the song’s title, as Burns bluntly and easily explains her journey with self-worth, anxiety and therapy. With a boisterous, uplifting chorus, the rising UK star doesn’t offer any easy solutions for anyone experiencing the same kind of situation — she just wants them to know that there are many others who’ve been there, herself included.
Tokischa, “Candy”
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Dominican superstar Tokischa is back, and she’s ready to party. With “Candy,” Tokischa embraces the dembow stylings to deliver a fast-paced, slickly produced ode to getting high and keeping the vibes correct. With rapid-fire Spanish bars and a beat that simply won’t quit, “Candy” aims to get you partying right alongside Tokischa — and by all measures, it’s an unmitigated success.
Matt Rogers, Have You Heard of Christmas?
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After the self-proclaimed Queen of Christmas announced that the season had finally arrived, comedian and singer Matt Rogers wasted absolutely no time. On Have You Heard of Christmas?, Rogers gives you everything that you hope to hear on a Christmas album — huge vocals, excellent production, well-executed guest verses (yes, MUNA, VINCINT, Leland and Bowen Yang all make appearances throughout), and oodles of holiday cheer. Once you mix in Rogers’ razor sharp commentary and wit into the mix, you have an all-time great Christmas project on your hands, and one you’ll be playing for many holiday seasons to come.
King Isis, “Make It Up”
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Still finding yourself clinging to the Halloween season? King Isis is here to give you all the eerie vibes you could want on “Make It Up.” The droning rock track sees the up-and-coming artist embrace some nihilism as they look back on a failed relationship with a mix of apathy and trepidation. As Isis asks their ex “What will it take for you to hold me down or help me up,” the relentless melody joins them, offering a foreboding sense of danger to this enigmatic (and excellent) new song.
Teddy Geiger, Teresa
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After a lifetime of coming to terms with the concept of transformation, Teddy Geiger is fully embracing the concept with her latest LP Teresa. Taking on the less-than-literal persona promised by the title, Geiger dabbles in a new dream-pop soundscape throughout the cohesive album, conjuring up an ethereal plane of pleasure and pain with every successive song. “It’s been really nice to focus on what it feels like, what it sounds like and what it looks like for me as an artist at this point,” she told Billboard back in August, upon announcing Teresa. “It took some time, but I’m now feeling really focused on myself and my artistry.”
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Before her death in January at age 54, Lisa Marie Presley, the only child of Elvis Presley and wife Priscilla, reportedly lashed out at the way her dad was depicted in the script for Sofia Coppola’s new biopic about her mom, Priscilla. Variety reported on Thursday (Nov. 2) that it had obtained two emails Lisa Marie sent to Coppola in which she asked the director to reconsider her take on the couple’s love story to spare her family from public embarrassment.
“My father only comes across as a predator and manipulative. As his daughter, I don’t read this and see any of my father in this character. I don’t read this and see my mother’s perspective of my father,” Lisa Marie reportedly wrote in two messages she sent to Coppola about four hours apart last September. “I read this and see your shockingly vengeful and contemptuous perspective and I don’t understand why?”
In the messages, Lisa Marie was said to have asked the Oscar-winning director to not further strain her already brittle relationship with mother Priscilla or shine a spotlight on Elvis’ living grandchildren while they were grieving the loss of Lisa Marie’s son, Benjamin Keough, who died in 2020.
Coppola’s biopic is based on Priscilla’s 1985 memoir, Elvis and Me, which depicts the couple’s controversial relationship that began in Germany in 1959 when the singer was 24 and Priscilla was 14. At the point that Lisa Marie sent the emails Coppola had not begun shooting the movie, but Lisa Marie reportedly made it clear that she would condemn the project and the participation of her estranged mother, who is an executive producer on the project and who has been part of A24’s publicity campaign for it; Priscilla had a limited Oct. 27 opening and expands to more screen today (Nov. 3).
“I will be forced to be in a position where I will have to openly say how I feel about the film and go against you, my mother and this film publicly,” Presley reportedly wrote to Coppola. The director commented to Variety through a rep, who shared how Coppola reportedly responded to Lisa Marie after receiving the emails.
“I hope that when you see the final film you will feel differently, and understand I’m taking great care in honoring your mother, while also presenting your father with sensitivity and complexity,” Coppola wrote.
In her emails, Lisa Marie worried that Priscilla did not understand how the shocking age gap between Elvis (played by Euphoria‘s Jacob Elordi) and Priscilla (Cailee Spaeny) would translate for modern audiences. “I am worried that my mother isn’t seeing the nuance here or realizing the way in which Elvis will be perceived when this movie comes out,” Lisa Marie wrote. “I feel protective over my mother who has spent her whole life elevating my father’s legacy. I am worried she doesn’t understand the intentions behind this film or the outcome it will have.”
Speaking to Rolling Stone this month, Coppola — also the scion of a world-renowned father, director Francis Ford Coppola — said she strives not to be “judgmental” about any of the characters in her films and tries to be as sympathetic as possible. “And I’m really focused on her perspective, but even with the parents, you’re like, ‘How can anybody let their kid go live with Elvis that young?’” she told the magazine. During interviews at the Venice Film Festival in August, Priscilla once again clarified that she and Elvis were not sexually intimate when she was 14.
In her emails, however, Lisa Marie said she couldn’t understand Coppola’s need to “take my father down on the heels of such an incredible film [Baz Luhrmann’s 2022 musical biopic Elvis] using the excuse that you are trying to tell my mother’s story, but from your very dark and jaded reality.”
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The wait is over, Invincible season 2 is now streaming on Prime Video. The animated series, about a teenage superhero was expected to drop on Friday (Nov. 3) but it arrived slightly ahead of schedule late Thursday.
Invincible is based on the comic book by Robert Kirkman, Cory Walker and Ryan Ottley. The series, which centers around an 18-year-old superhero named Mark Grayson, premiered in 2021.
The second season finds Mark “reeling from Nolan’s betrayal” and struggling to rebuild his life “as he faces a host of new threats, all while battling his greatest fear – that he might become his father without even knowing it,” according to Amazon Studios. Radiohead’s “Karma Police” soundtracks the season premiere.
The Invincible cast includes Steven Yeun, Sandra Oh, Zazie Beetz, Grey DeLisle, Chris Diamantopoulos, Walton Goggins, Gillian Jacobs, Jason Mantzoukas, Ross Marquand, Khary Payton, Zachary Quinto, Andrew Rannells, Kevin Michael Richardson, Seth Rogen, and J.K. Simmons.
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Seth Rogen, Robert Kirkman, David Alpert, Catherine Winder, Simon Racioppa, Margaret M. Dean, Evan Goldberg, Helen Leigh and Cory Walker are executive producers. Robert Kirkman directed the series.
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How to Watch Invincible on Prime Video
If you’re a Prime member, you can stream Invincible right now on Prime Video. New episodes from the first half of Season 2 will air weekly. The second half will premiere in 2024, per Variety.
Not subscribed to Prime Video? Click below to launch your 30-day free trial to stream Invincible and other Prime Originals for free.
Prime Video has a huge library of shows and movies including Prime Originals like Citadel, Daisy Jones & The Six, The Burial, Swarm, The Power, Harlem, The Boys, Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan, Fleabag, The Summer I Turned Pretty, The Wheel of Time, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, and The Legend of Vox Machina.
You can also rent and buy movies and TV shows on Prime Video and add Prime Channels such as Paramount+, Max+ MGM+ and Showtime.
Amazon Prime is $14.99 a month (or $139 a year) after the free trial but Amazon also offers 50% discounts to students and eligible Medicaid/SNAP recipients. The subscription gets you access to Prime Video access, Prime Music, Prime Gaming and Prime Reading in addition to free same-day, one-day or two-day delivery on millions of items, exclusive deals, groceries and other perks.
Amazon’s Invincible merch shop has books, apparel, accessories and collectible figurines inspired by the show. Shop Invincible action figures below.
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It’s a Beatles celebration! In honor of “Now and Then,” the band’s final song released on Thursday (Nov. 2), we’ve rounded up a collection of some of the coolest Beatles merchandise that you can find at Amazon and other retailers.
The holidays are coming up soon, and if you’re unsure of what to get The Beatles fan in your life, we’re here to help. Celebrate John Lennon, George Harrison, Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr with our list of gift ideas that are perfect for the holidays, birthdays and other gifting occasions.
Keep reading for a list of 20 of the best Beatles-inspired gear including books, movies, record players, advent calendars, apparel and other fun collectibles and awesome gift ideas for dedicated fans of all ages. And be sure to check out the official Beatles store for “Now and Then merch” and more.
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If you missed a chance to grab Pro-Ject’s Beatles Project Turntable, here’s a more affordable option. This Crossley record player is a good choice for beginners and younger music fans because it’s durable and not very expensive. The three-speed suitcase turntable opens up to reveal a photo of the Fab Five.
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Speaking of music, store Beatles records and more in this Yellow Submarine crate. The crate holds up to 75 vinyl records.
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A fun way to hear The Beatles music, lullaby-style. This luminescent music box plays the band’s 1970 classic, “Let It Be,” plus it’s small enough to fit in the palm of your hand (it measures 3.3 x 3.3. inches).
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Paul McCartney released 1964: Eyes of the Storm features in June. The book is comprised of 275 rare photos of The Beatles which McCartney snapped on a 35mm camera early in the band’s career.
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The Beatles Get Back DVD and Blu-ray makes a great holiday gift for Beatles fans and anyone who likes music documentaries. There’s also a hardcover book featuring The Beatles’ official account of the creation of their final album, Let It Be. The book is illustrated with hundreds of previously unpublished photos, including images by famed photographer Ethan A. Russell, who shot the band’s album covers and Paul’s late wife, Linda McCartney.
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The Beatles Sgt. Pepper Drum Advent Calendar features 24-days of gifts such as a keyring, metal bookmark, dish towel, cookie cutters, socks, limited-edition pin badges and a replica of the Beatles’ Christmas card to fans.
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Create a cool art piece with LEGO Art The Beatles Set. This 2,933-piece set for adults measures over 15.5-inches and features four build options, nine canvas wall decor plates, The Beatles’ signature tile, a brick-built LEGO frame, unique new hanging element and piece separator.
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Incorporate the Beatles aesthetic into your next card game. These premium playing cards are available in four different color editions dressed in the style of the 1967 album Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band.
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Lennon’s legendary style gets immortalized in the form of a Funko Pop! The figure is part of the Funko Pop! Rocks collection and stands almost 4 inches tall.
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All aboard! The Eurostar Beatles Submarine Train Set is perfect for collectors. The train set is a mini-recreation of the Eurostar 737 train wrapped in Beatles scenes from the 1968 musical-comedy, Yellow Submarine.
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For the Beatles fanatic who wants to keep their drinks cool! The Fab Four take center stage on this Igloo Playmate cooler, which is available in 7 qt. and 14 qt. The cooler can hold nine to 26 cans, depending on the size.
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Happy Socks teamed up with the rock icons for this cozy, sock selection made of premium cotton material. This ultimate sock set comes with 24 colorful pairs of socks.
The Beatles Large Recycled Tote is no longer in stock but you this tin tote might just be the perfect alternative. You might also like this collectible tin featuring artwork from The Beatles’ catalog of hit singles and measures 9.96 x 8.31 x 3.9 inches.
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Casley’s limited-edition Yellow Submarine Tin Box includes a Yellow Submarine | Beatles Case (Bold + MagSafe), and a Yellow Submarine | Beatles Power Pod all packed in a collectible tin.
Shopping for a Beatles purse? Sgt. Lonely Peppers bag from Loungefly has an adjustable strap and gold-metal hardware. The faux leather bag measures 10 x 10 x 3 inches.
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This collectible tin set holds 15 medium gauge guitar picks, each of which celebrates some of the legendary Beatles images including Abbey Road, Sgt. Peppers and Revolver. Find additional Beatles-inspired guitar picks here.
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We couldn’t make the list without a Beatles T-shirt! This British flag Beatles logo tee is available in black, gray and navy blue in sizes S-5X.
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Also in the fashion department: a Beatles varsity jacket. This particular jacket is inspired by the band’s 1964 tour. You can also fid Beatles varsity jackets at Walmart, and Rockabilia.
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Collect the artwork from every Beatles album cover blended together to make one epic animation. This handheld flipbook makes a great stocking stuffer or White Elephant/Secret Santa gift. It only measures 6 x 4-inches and has 125 pages.
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Another unique (and tiny) Beatles merch item! The Beatles drum salt and pepper shakers are no longer available but these Abby Road Silhouette Salt & Pepper Set is in stock at Amazon.
After a right-wing preacher targeted her online, Flamy Grant watched as their follower numbers skyrocketed, their album Bible Belt Baby soared to the top of the iTunes Christian charts, and their song “Good Day” earned their first entry on a Billboard chart.
But now, the drag artist, whose very name appears to be a wink at the name of longtime genre mainstay Amy Grant, is setting their sights on the Grammys. In a statement sent to Billboard, Grant says that they had submitted their album for consideration in the annual awards ceremony’s best contemporary Christian music album category, only to find out the project had been removed from the category and placed in the best pop vocal album category.
“I know next-to-nothing about the Grammy nomination process, so when we saw you couldn’t vote for it in best contemporary Christian [music] album, I just assumed that was the end of the road. It was a total shock when an Academy member sent me a message several days later to say she was excited to vote for me in best pop vocal album,” Blake says in the statement. “Pop music is included in the contemporary Christian category. The only logical conclusion I can come to is that someone in the Academy decided my album qualifies as pop, but not as Christian.”
Here is the category description of best contemporary Christian music album, drawn from the 66th annual Grammy Awards rulebook: “For albums — vocal only. Screening criteria: This category recognizes excellence in a solo duo, group, or collaborative performance of contemporary Christian music, including pop, rap/hip-hop, Latin and rock…”
In an official statement shared with Billboard, the Recording Academy confirmed that Grant’s album had been moved into the best pop vocal album category based on “explicit language/content” used in one of the album’s songs. “The Academy is an open and inclusive organization that embraces artists from all backgrounds and genres,” the statement reads.
The song in question is Grant’s “Esther, Ruth and Rahab,” in which Grant celebrates the women of the Bible whose stories are often left unsung. “So I guess the lesson there was God would only hear a prayer/ If it came from a person with a c–k,” she sings in one passage of the song.
When it comes to the gospel and contemporary Christian screening committees, the Academy reiterated that group is made up of “artists, genre experts, songwriters, and producers within the Gospel & CCM genres.” The rules and guidelines for the 2023 ceremony states that “if a genre Screening Committee determines that a recording should be moved to another genre, the recording is forwarded and screened by that genre committee.”
While there is no overt rule against explicit lyrics being included in Christian categories, the Academy reiterated that the re-categorization of works with explicit content is “a standard practice for the Gospel & CCM genre committee, given that the Gospel & CCM Field consists of lyrics-based categories that reflect a Christian worldview.”
A total of 83 albums are vying for nominations for best contemporary Christian music album. Best pop vocal album is a more competitive category, with 128 albums entered this year.
In her statement, Grant asserts that she was not made aware of the screening committee’s practice regarding explicit lyrics. “My faith journey has been long and difficult, but I’m still here, still taking up space in Christianity, still advocating for the inclusion of queer kids like me who grow up in these churches that ignore and oppress them,” she said. “I’m very used to gatekeepers in the worlds of church and Christian music — that’s a big part of why I’ve dedicated myself to this work. But I never expected to encounter religious gatekeeping at the Grammys.”
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The 2023 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame ceremony will stream live on Disney+ on Friday (Nov. 3). The event will be held at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y.
Missy Elliott, Kate Bush, Sheryl Crow, George Michael, Willie Nelson, Rage Against the Machine and The Spinners are among this year’s inductees.
Additional inductees include Soul Train creator Don Cornelius, along with DJ Kool Herc and Link Wray, who will be honored in the category of musical influence. Chaka Khan, Al Kooper, Bernie Taupin will receive awards for musical excellence.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame ceremony will feature a star-studded list of presenters and performers including Olivia Rodrigo, Stevie Nicks, Adam Levine, Carrie Underwood, Common, Ice-T, LL Cool J, Miguel, Queen Latifah, Sia, Elton John, Chris Stapleton, Brandi Carlile, Dave Matthews, H.E.R., St. Vincent and New Edition.
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Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: When to Stream
For the first time ever, fans will be able to watch the 2023 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame ceremony live on Disney+, or stream it on-demand after the premiere. The ceremony will begin streaming at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT.
Audio from the 2023 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame ceremony will stream live on Apple Music 1 on Friday. Class of ’23 Rock Hall of Fame, a four-part audio series, is also available to stream on Apple Music and Apple Podcasts.
Additionally, ABC will air a primetime special 2023 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, featuring performance highlights and standout moments from the ceremony, on Jan. 1, 2024. The two-hour primetime special will air at 8 p.m. ET on ABC and will be available the next day on Hulu and Disney+.
If you’re not subscribed to Disney+, streaming packages start at $8/month for the basic package with ads and $14/month for the ad-free package. Disney+ also offers bundle deals and annual plans.
Disney+ subscribers can stream movies and TV shows including Loki, Ahsoka, Goosebumps, Haunted Mansion, Elemental, The Nightmare Before Christmas, Frozen, The Simpsons, Dancing With the Stars and upcoming releases such as Percy Jackson And the Olympians dropping on Dec. 20.
Music lovers will also find documentaries and concert specials on Disney+ such as The Beatles: Get Back, J-Hope in the Box, Bono & The Edge: A Sort Of Homecoming with Dave Letterman, Ed Sheeran: The Sum of It All and Elton John Live: Farewell from Dodger Stadium.
Zayn Malik will pull triple-duty in the upcoming animated feature 10 Lives, for which he will write new music and perform a duet with Bridgerton star Simone Ashley. Variety reported that Malik and Ashley will both star in the film, in which the singer will play play “tough-guy twins Cameron and Kirk,” with Ashley voicing […]
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After the release of DreamWorks Trolls Remix Rescue last week, the studio is back with another game set in the Dreamworks Animation universe — in the lead up to the theatrical release of Trolls Band Together on Nov. 17.
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Retailing for $39.99 at Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart and Target, DreamWorks All-Star Kart Racing is a high-speed kart racing game with local and online multi-player akin to Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Team Sonic Racing, Disney Speedstorm and others. In fact, its developer and publisher (Bamtang Games and GameMill Entertainment, respectively) also put out Nickelodeon Kart Racers, a similar game, but with Nickelodeon characters.
It drops for Nintendo Switch, PS5, PS4 and Xbox Series X on Friday, Nov. 3.
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The game features 20 iconic characters from all of DreamWorks Animation, such as Shrek, Po, Boss Baby, Puss in Boots, Hiccup, Megamind and more. It has 20 kart racers that matches with each character. But, you can swap out kart parts for faster builds with hundreds of combinations of chassis, engines, wheels, spoilers and more.
Meanwhile, DreamWorks All-Star Kart Racing also features 20 different tracks that are themed for various DreamWorks Animation movies, such as The Kingdom of Far Far Away from Shrek, Isle of Berk from How To Train Your Dragon, Bergen Town from Trolls, New York City Zoo from Madagascar, Baby Corporation from The Boss Baby and many others.
Dropping on Nov. 3, DreamWorks All-Star Kart Racing comes out for Nintendo Switch, PS5, PS4 and Xbox Series X — it’s all available for $39.99 each.
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As a vocal advocate and ally to the LGBTQ+ community, Dolly Parton has made a point to call for inclusivity and acceptance throughout her career. Now, she’s speaking out once again to defend transgender people being targeted by state-level laws. In a new interview with The Hollywood Reporter published on Thursday (Nov. 2), Parton was […]
Calvin Harris has been tapped as the featured entertainer for the 2024 Pegasus World Cup. One of the premier equestrian events in the world, Pegasus brings together thoroughbred racing with music and entertainment for a day-long, festival-style experience.
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This year’s event takes place Saturday, January 27 at Gulfstream Park in Hallandale Beach, Florida and Harris will hit the stage shorty after the day’s races are complete, performing at Gulfstream’s track-side Carousel Club. Other performers include DJ Tyson O’Brien, and TikTok star and DJ Xandra Pohl, with more to be announced later.
Though he was a headliner at Coachella back in April, Harris has spent most of the year performing in Europe, so Pegasus will mark the DJ’s first major North American appearance in almost nine months (Harris does have a Vegas date at XS Nightclub later this month). Tickets for the 2024 Pegasus World Cup Presented by Baccarat are now on sale at Ticketmaster.com. Prices start at $175 and go up to $1,619. VIP tickets, that get you entry into the Carousel Club to see Harris start at $400.
Pegasus owners The Stronach Group and 1/ST partnered with Palm Tree Crew to curate the entertainment for this year’s event. The music and events collective, founded by Kygo and his manager Myles Shear, also helped to curate the lineup for last year’s edition, bringing out One Republic, Chantal Jeffries and Kygo himself (with a Joe Jonas cameo) for the post-race concert.
In addition to the performances, the 2024 Pegasus World Cup will feature an exclusive viewing area of the horse race for guests of title sponsor Baccarat. Dubbed the “Baccarat Garden at Carousel Club,” the space will include a private bar with drinks served in Baccarat glassware. Baccarat is also the Official Trophy Purveyor for Pegasus, and their crystal “Pegase Horse in Black,” valued at $47,000, will be presented to the Pegasus World Cup Invitational winner.
The exclusive “Flamingo Room,” meantime is a — literally — elevated experience, with Groot Hospitality hotspots Gekkō, Komodo, Papi Steak, Swan, and Casadonna providing food for the day while guests take in the races from a bird’s eye view. Performers in the Flamingo Room will include Harlem-based bandleader and jazz singer Dandy Wellington. Groot Hospitality founder Dave Grutman owns a number of restaurants that are fixtures on the Miami scene, but says he chose “venues [that will] complement the high-energy and lively atmosphere of the race.”
“The Pegasus World Cup continues to redefine the experience of Thoroughbred horse racing by collaborating with partners who exemplify innovation and excellence,” says Belinda Stronach, Chairwoman, Chief Executive Officer and President, 1/ST. “Baccarat, Palm Tree Crew and Groot Hospitality, each leaders in luxury, lifestyle, entertainment, and hospitality, bring unique elements that fuse with 1/ST’s world-class Thoroughbred racing and wagering to create an electric event that is truly Miami!”
“Palm Tree Crew is thrilled to partner with Belinda Stronach and the 1/ST team for the second straight year for the Pegasus World Cup,” said Myles Shear, Co-Founder of Palm Tree Crew. “We are excited to bring our brand, people, vibe, and energy to make the Pegasus the premier luxury sporting and lifestyle event in South Florida.”
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Of course at its core, Pegasus is a horse race, but not just any horse race. The 2024 Pegasus World Cup is one of the most prestigious and lucrative events in thoroughbred racing, with this year’s edition featuring the $3 million Pegasus World Cup Championship Invitational (GI); the $1 million Pegasus World Cup Championship Turf Invitational (GI); and the Pegasus World Cup Filly & Mare Turf Invitational (GIII) with a purse of $500,000.