1. LADY GAGA MAY HEADLINE SUPER BOWL HALFTIME SHOW: Lady Gaga is in talks to play the Super Bowl halftime show in 2017. The pop star, who released a new single last week, sang the National Anthem at this year's event. Billboard: "Sources tell Billboard that Gaga is in talks for the 51st annual football showdown, scheduled for Feb. 5, 2017 at NRG Stadium in Houston. One of the main reasons for why the NFL is said to be hot on the singer was her performance of the National Anthem at the 2016 Super Bowl. That year, Coldplay—with guests Beyonce and Bruno Mars—shared the halftime stage to mixed reviews. 'We have had conversations with several fantastic artists about the Pepsi Super Bowl Halftime Show. However, at this point we do not have a final decision,' an NFL rep told Billboard when asked about Gaga. 'We’re happy there is so much excitement about the show.'" http://bit.ly/2cTUUp
2. SNAPCHAT TO LAUNCH LIVE STORY FOR PARALYMPIC GAMES: Continuing its coverage of the Rio 2016 games, Snapchat has partnered with the International Paralympic Committee to launch a Live Story focused on the Paralympics starting Thursday. The Drum: "The action from the Paralympic Games will be shown from the point of view of fans, athletes and behind-the-scenes reports, with the format allowing Snapchat users in and around Paralympic venues to contribute their pictures or videos in order to help sew together a story. The final package will then be broadcast to Snapchat's 150-million strong subscriber base who can open the Live Story with just one click. The IPC will give exclusive access to sporting events on 15 September to the Snapchat team, including entry to events in athletics, canoe, road cycling and equestrian. … Commenting on the Paralympic deal, Snapchat’s director of partnerships Ben Schwerin, said the Live Stories would "bring hundreds of unique perspectives from the Paralympic Games" right to users' phones. 'Snapchat’s Live Stories will capture what it feels like to experience the Games - from the triumphant wins of athletes to the atmosphere in the crowd,' he added." http://bit.ly/2cH6bpB
3. VICTORIA’S SECRET FASHION SHOW REPORTEDLY HEADED TO PARIS: This year’s Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show is reportedly slated to take place in Paris. Women’s Wear Daily: “The Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show staged its annual show, which is broadcast on network television, in London in 2014 and returned Stateside last year. While often held at the 69th Regiment Armory in New York, the show has also been staged in cities including Miami, Los Angeles, and Cannes, France. The glitzy event has featured musical performances by the likes of Taylor Swift, Selena Gomez, The Weeknd and Ellie Goulding, along with a cast of famous models including Karlie Kloss, Adriana Lima, Alessandra Ambrosio, Behati Prinsloo, Candice Swanepoel, and Lily Aldridge. It is typically staged and filmed in November and broadcast in December. Victoria’s Secret did not return calls seeking comment.” http://bit.ly/2cqLgHy
* LOCAL NEWS *
COAST TO COAST: Hilton has named Stuart Foster vice president of global brand marketing for three of the hotel brands: Hilton Hotels & Resorts, DoubleTree by Hilton, and Curio—A Collection by Hilton.
Hersha Hospitality Trust is selling a five-hotel portfolio with 757 rooms for $185 million. The hotels are Courtyard in Alexandria, Virginia; Residence Inn in Greenbelt, Maryland; Hyatt House in Scottsdale, Arizona; Hyatt House in Pleasant Hill, California; and Hyatt House in Pleasanton, California.
ASHEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA: The Omni Grove Park Inn has appointed Christopher Levine as director of sales.
CHICAGO: Chicago Gourmet, presented by Bon Appétit, will take place September 23-25 at Millennium Park. Special events include the Hamburger Hop competition and the Tao of Tacos showcase at the Harris Theater Rooftop.
DALLAS/FORT WORTH: Gaylord Texan Resort has announced plans for a $120 million expansion, which will include 303 additional guest rooms and 86,000 square feet of additional meeting space.
LOS ANGELES: Mobile app Favored.by plans to mark Child Safety Month with its fifth annual Red CARpet Safety Event, slated for September 24 at the Commissary at Sony Pictures Studios.
TreePeople’s annual gala is slated for October 1 at Coldwater Canyon Park.
The Art of Elysium will honor Stevie Wonder with its Visionary award and actress Camilla Belle with its Spirit of Elysium award at the nonprofit's 2017 Heaven fund-raiser gala, set to take place January 7 at a location to be announced.
For information on upcoming events in Los Angeles, visit Masterplanner: http://www.masterplanneronline.com/losangeles
MIAMI/SOUTH FLORIDA: The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County is celebrating its 10th birthday with an all-day event held at various locations on October 8. CeeLo Green is headlining the lineup of concert performers, which will include several local artists. The event will also include a parade, a cake-cutting ceremony, and DJ entertainment.
The third annual Revolt Music Conference, which will take place October 13-16 at the Eden Roc, will include appearances by DJ Khaled, Nas, Philymack C.E.O Phil McIntyre, Atlantic Records chairman and C.O.O. Julie Greenwald, and 300 Entertainment founder Lyon Cohen.
NEW YORK: Union Square Cafe, Danny Meyers' first restaurant, is scheduled to reopen in October in the space formerly occupied by City Crab & Seafood Company. The new space—a 10,000-square-foot eatery that can seat 138 people in the main dining area—will have two bars and a private dining area.
Guac Tacos & Tequila, a Mexican restaurant and bar, opens Friday in the East Village space formerly occupied by Mercadito.
Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Yonkers-Westchester is now open. The 150-room hotel, managed by Alfred Weissmann Real Estate, has 660 square feet of meeting space that can accommodate as many as 40.
Hospitality Holdings has named Fabio Schiattarella group general manager.
For information on upcoming events in New York, visit Masterplanner: http://www.masterplanneronline.com/newyork
ORLANDO/CENTRAL FLORIDA: Bulla Gastrobar will open September 28 in Winter Park. The 5,500-square-foot Spanish restaurant will seat more than 200 people and have two private dining spaces.
Tavistock Development has plans for a three-story driving range, restaurant, and event space complex in Lake Nona. Orlando Sentinel: http://bit.ly/2cRCyVI
SAN FRANCISCO: The 10th annual Treasure Island Music Festival, which takes place October 15-16, has announced its daily lineup. Ice Cube and Young Thug will headline the event on October 15 and Sigur Rós and James Blake will headline on October 16. Festival sponsors include Heineken, Skyy Vodka, and FlipFlop Wines.
TAMPA: 30A Craft Beer & Spirits Festival, formerly known as the Destin Beer Festival, will take place September 30-October 1. The charity event has moved to South Walton at Gulf Place in Santa Rosa Beach.
TORONTO: The Canadian Art Gala will take place September 22 at Andrew Richard Designs.
WASHINGTON, D.C.: Taste of DC will be held October 8-9 on Pennsylvania Avenue between 3rd and 7th Streets NW. The culinary festival will include the sixth annual Ben’s Chili Bowl’s World Chili Eating Championship, and a new feature called the Tastemaker Tent, which will feature appearances from celebrity chefs José Andrés and Bryan Voltaggio.
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