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MODESTO - E&J Brandy, the world's most popular American brandy, now has a new look on shelves. The launch marks the first holistic packaging change in the brand's 45 year history, with each of its expressions sporting the new, remastered look.
To be remastered usually refers to enriching sound or video quality, but for E&J Brandy, it's a belief that there's always a new level to reach. Through its elevated new design, E&J Brandy is paving the way to a fresh future.
FRESNO - De Young Properties and the City of Clovis jointly announced today that the Extreme Makeover: Home Edition reboot, which will air on HGTV will be in Clovis this summer to film its debut episode. Back in 2009, De Young Properties served as the builder for Extreme Makeover: Home Edition; the first time the show was in Fresno County.
“We are excited to join the Extreme Makeover: Home Edition team once again for this life-changing experience,” said Ryan De Young, President of De Young Properties. “While a typical home building process would normally take months for completion, this home will be built in just seven days with the extreme effort and focus of our team and trade partners! There is a great deal of excitement for this project, as is a great need for volunteers. We are asking the community to join our effort and help change a family’s life!”
LOS ANGELES - Three-time Grammy Award-winning and multi-platinum-selling artist Pentatonix have announced a 45-date tour produced by Live Nation to kick off their World Tour. Emmy Award-winning, multi-platinum-selling recording artist Rachel Platten will join as special guest on all dates. The North American dates will begin at Oracle Arena in Oakland, CA on May 11th and include stops at Fresno's Save Mart Center, The Forum in Los Angeles and Madison Square Garden in New York City. Additional cities, countries and continents will be announced soon.
Pentatonix has sold nearly 10 million albums in worldwide consumption and performed for hundreds of thousands of fans at their sold out shows across the globe. Their YouTube channel boasts more than 15.5 million subscribers, yielding over 3.4 billion video views. Their 2015 self-titled album is certified gold after debuting #1 on Billboard's 200.
ANAHEIM - The Walt Disney Company celebrated the momentous dedication of Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge tonight in an epic ceremony at Disneyland Park. Disney chairman and CEO Bob Iger unveiled the largest and most technologically advanced single-themed land expansion ever in a Disney park, which is set to open to the general public at Disneyland Park on May 31, and also at Disney's Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida on Aug. 29.
"Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge is absolutely amazing and we are thrilled to finally share it with the world," said Bob Iger, chairman and CEO of The Walt Disney Company. "Now, for the first time, fans will be able to immerse themselves in the iconic stories that have captured audiences' imaginations for decades and live their own Star Wars adventures in the most creative, innovative and ambitious land we've ever built."
EDITORIAL - The End of the Road tour is coming through Fresno tomorrow night, a few years too late in my opinion. The seventies New York based rock band Kiss is bringing their flash-pots, light show and high energy theatrics to the Save Mart Center supposedly for the last time ever. This show comes just nineteen years after Kiss played at Selland Arena for their “Farewell Tour”.
In 2000, the band that played in Fresno was the real Kiss made up of all four original members. The band playing Friday is now made up of two founding members, Paul Stanley (67) and Gene Simmons (70 in August), along with the band’s fifth guitarist Tommy Thayer (58) and their fourth drummer Eric Singer (60). Both Singer and Thayer, who many fans refer to as SCABS, will be dressed up as the original members Peter Criss and Ace Frehley.
BURBANK - In anticipation of high guest interest, Disney Parks, Experiences and Products announced today it will open Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge ahead of schedule at Disneyland Park in California on May 31 and at Disney's Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida on Aug. 29.On opening day for phase one, guests will be transported to the remote planet of Batuu, full of unique sights, sounds, smells and tastes. Guests can become part of the story as they sample galactic food and beverages, explore an intriguing collection of merchant shops and take the controls of the most famous ship in the galaxy aboard Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run.
FRIANT - Table Mountain Casino welcomes the Ambassador of the Great American Songbook, Michael Feinstein, for one exceptional evening concert on Tuesday, February 19, 2019. Feinstein, renowned for his dazzling thirty-year musical career, has earned the reputation for greatness as he has shared the music of the Great American Songbook with the world.
A Principal Pops Conductor for the Pasadena Symphony, best-selling author, and five-time GRAMMY award nominee, he has performed at The White House, Buckingham Palace, the Hollywood Bowl, Carnegie Hall, and on February 19th, at Table Mountain Casino. Feinstein's performance promises to captivate enthusiastic fans with a masterful mix of original and classical musical.
