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Exclusive interview with Darryl McDaniel’s Run DMC and Hip Hop Pioneer-2024

Hip hop artist Darryl “DMC” McDaniel’s was born on May 31, 1964 in Harlem, New York. He graduated from Rice High School in Manhattan in 1982, and enrolled at St. John’s University in Queens, New York, but did not graduate.

In 1982, McDaniel’s formed Run DMC with group mates Joseph “Rev Run” Simmons and Jason “Jam Master Jay” Mizell. In 1984, Run DMC signed to Profile Records under the management of Russell Simmons, and released their first album, Run DMC. That same year, the group’s music video “Rock Box” became first rap music video played on MTV.

In 1985, Run DMC released the King of Rock album. They became only the second rap group to appear on American Bandstand, performing the hit “Jam Master Jammin.” In 1986, Run DMC released the critically acclaimed Raising Hell album, which was their top selling album, reaching certified triple platinum status. Raising Hell featured the popular song “Walk This Way,” a cover of the 1975 Aerosmith single of the same name.

In the same year, Run DMC became the first rap group to appear on the cover of Rolling Stone magazine, and the first rap group to perform on Saturday Night Live. The group followed their success with albums Tougher Than Leather in 1988 and Back from Hell in 1990.

In 1993, Run DMC released Down with the King, and after an eight-year hiatus, Run DMC released their comeback album, Crown Royal in 2001. McDaniels released his first solo album, Check Thugs and Rock N Roll, in 2006.

McDaniel’s co-founded The Felix Organization, a nonprofit focused on children who grow up in the foster care system. In 2009, he and Run DMC were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. McDaniel’s authored an autobiography entitled King of Rock: Respect, Responsibility, and My Life with Run DMC, and a memoir entitled Ten Ways to Not Commit Suicide.

In 2014, McDaniel’s created the comic book publishing imprint, Darryl Makes Comics. Run DMC became the first rap group to be awarded the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2016.

McDaniel’s and his wife, Zuri McDaniel’s, have one son, Darryl “D’Son” McDaniel’s, Jr.

We like to thank Greg Buzek, Founder and president of Retail Orphan Initiative (ROI), who gave us the opportunity to interview the Darryl McDaniel’s Run DMC and Hip Hop Pioneer. See More about Retail Orphan Initiative (ROI) in our World Liberty TV, Business Channels by clicking here.

Errol “The Truth” Spence Jr. VS Terence “Bud” Crawford Mega Fight-2023

Undefeated boxing superstars and pound-for-pound greats Errol “The Truth” Spence Jr. and Terence “Bud” Crawford verbally sparred and provoked the other with sharp and sometimes comical one-liners during a lively press conference Wednesday in New York to preview their clash for the undisputed welterweight championship on Saturday, July 29 in a SHOWTIME PPV (8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT) from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas headlining a Premier Boxing Champions event.

“I’m the biggest (fish). He’s not catching me with no damn fishing pole,” Spence said, continuing the war of metaphors with Crawford, who promised to “gut” Spence in the ring. “He better come with a submarine. I’m the biggest shark. You ain’t catching Moby Dick with a fishing pole.”

“Fish fillet,” Crawford responded. “I like to go fishing,” he said at another point. “Everyone knows that’s my hobby.”

The unified WBC, WBA and IBF Champion Spence and WBO champion Crawford completed back-to-back, coast-to-coast press conferences in Times Square as they near their long anticipated clash to crown the first undisputed welterweight world champion in the four-belt era.

The press conferences in Beverly Hills and New York City can be watched on Wednesday streamed live on two giant outdoor LED video displays on billboards overlooking Times Square, the first time that SHOWTIME® has ever live-streamed a boxing press event atop a billboard in Midtown Manhattan.

Spence vs. Crawford will be highlighted by three episodes of the Emmy® Award-winning series ALLACCESS from SHOWTIME Sports with ALLACCESS: SPENCE VS. CRAWFORD Episode One premiering on Saturday, July 8 at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT and Episode Two debuting on Saturday, July 15 at 9:30 p.m. ET/6:30 p.m. PT with an Epilogue days after the fight.

Tickets for the live event, which is promoted by Man Down Promotions, TBC Promotions and TGB Promotions, are available through AXS.com.

Here is what the press conference participants had to say Wednesday from the Palladium Times Square:

ERROL SPENCE JR.This is the biggest fight in boxing. When you look at your styles, and know our mentalities, you know neither of us are gonna want to break. I feel like someone is gonna break on fight night.

“I’m ready to show people that I’m one of the best welterweights of all time. Don’t miss this fight. Because I’m gonna show everyone why I’m breaking people.

“I’ve done everything that I said I was gonna do. The last thing left to do is beat Terence Crawford. He’s a great fighter, but I’m gonna break him and show everyone why I’m the best fighter in boxing, period.

“All the titles I took; I took them from the champions. You line ‘em up, I’m gonna knock ‘em down. It doesn’t matter what happens, I get the job done.

“He can show what he wants to show. He might go on and do his thing after I beat him and prove he’s an all-time great. But he can stop that nonsense because I’m winning on July 29.

“We have to show these other fighters that there are rewards in taking risks. The best have to fight the best.”

TERENCE CRAWFORD: “This is a fight that’s been marinating. This is greatness that you’re going to see on July 29. I’ve been preparing my whole life for this moment. Moments like these don’t come often, and this is my time.

“July 29 I can assure you, you’re gonna walk away and say, ‘Terence Crawford is special.’ You’re gonna mark me down as one of the greatest of all time.

“I rise to the occasion when I have the odds stacked against me. I’m a fan of Errol, but this is business. I see myself beating him. I’ve visualized it numerous times before.

“I like to go fishing. Everyone knows that’s my hobby. They’ve all been caught before. Every last one of them. I got a big enough hook for Errol. We actually already caught him, and we’re reeling him in right now.

Being undisputed is gonna mean everything to me. July 29 you’re gonna see a Terence Crawford that you’ve never seen before. Errol may bring the best out of me.”

DERRICK JAMES, Spence’s Trainer: “I can’t wait. Everyone has been hoping to see this. I know that Crawford is coming with his ‘A game’ and Errol will be on his ‘A game.’ You’re gonna see a phenomenal competition. Now, it’s work time. We’re gonna be who we are. Put the pressure on, break him down and win the fight.”

BRIAN “BO MAC” MCINTYRE, Crawford’s Trainer:  “This is how the fight is gonna go. It’s gonna be tough. Real tough. I tip my hat to what Errol has accomplished. The first couple of rounds will be tough, but then we’re gonna start walking away with the fight, like we always do. We’ve stopped the last 10 opponents, and Errol might be number 11.”

TOM BROWN, President of TGB Promotions: This fight is really as big as it gets. We have the best two fighters in the world, unbeaten and in their prime. We haven’t seen fighters with skills like this since Sugar Ray Leonard and Tommy Hearns.”

STEPHEN ESPINOZA, President of SHOWTIME Sports:“I’ve described this as the perfect fight, and that’s no exaggeration. It has every element that boxing fans would want. Everything is at stake on July 29.”

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US Book Show at NYU in New York City at the NYU Kimmel Center-2023

By:Betty Coker, Editor in Chief  For World Liberty TV Now in its third year, the U.S. Book Show is back as a hybrid event—in-person and livestreaming to a virtual audience, hosted the NYU School of Professional Studies Center for Publishing and Applied Liberal Arts. Building on two successful years of presenting incredible books and authors,...
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Bronx Week 2022, Bronx Ball in the Bronx- NY

By:Betty Coker, Editor in Chief  For World Liberty TV Bronx Ball was back into full swing Saturday night after the COVID-19 pandemic put it on hold for two years. The exciting evening got underway as Borough President Vanessa Gibson and the Bronx Tourism Council hosted the annual event in Hunts Point. The event also coincided...
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New York Live Fashion Week shows-2018

Xpozure Modeling, Xpozure Media & Model World Magazine, in association with Fashion Avenue News, Runway News, BB Magazine, Westhaven International, Uneeq Entertainment Inc, Parisian Beauty Academy / Paul Mitchell Partner School, iCu The Network, Bare Bonez Entertainment, & YOTEL New York, present … “NYC Live! @ Fashion Week” Fall/Winter 2018 Fashion Showcase — Wednesday, February 14th, 2018 (Valentine’s Day) — 4W43 — in New York City.

Official Live-Streaming TV Broadcast via RunwayNews, and on select Social Media platforms such as YouTube TV, Facebook Live, Twitter Live, Instagram, Linkedin, Model World Magazine, Fashion Avenue News, and more!

Featured Activities will included ..

* Fashion Designer Showcase

* Fashion Designer Showroom / Pop-Up Shop with Live Mannequins

* National/International Press, Red Carpet Interviews

* Showcase After Party

* Buyers/Retailers

* Celebrity/VIP Guests

* Gift Bags, aka “Swag Bags”

* Valentine’s Day Celebration

The Following Designers showcased their designs:

DaJon Johnson (Women)  DaJon J, (King George, VA, USA),  Jelena Pirkmajer (Women), Cliché by Jelena ,Pirkmajer  (Ljubljana, Slovenia), Carlos Benguigui (Men & Women)  Carlos Benguigui (Caracas, Venezuela), Princella Price (Women) Ella Price & Company ,(Columbus, OH, USA), Keith Garner (Men)BME by Sebastian Cruz Couture (Dallas, TX, USA), Victor Hou (Women) Victor Hou Designs (Washington, DC, USA), Raymond Brown (Men) Ray Vincente (Trenton, NJ, USA), Fadila Kihel (Women) Mirage Haute Couture (Algiers, Algeria), Seneeca Wilson (Women & Men) Eclas Design Group (Boston, MA, USA), Thunyatorn Cheng NG (Women) Thunyatorn Thai Dress NYC (Thailand / New York, NY, USA), Dwight Eubanks (Men) The Eubanks Collection (Atlanta, GA, USA), Luxurty (Women & Men) Luxurty … ‘If You Got It, Flaunt It’ (New York, NY, USA), Pia Bolte (Women) Pia Bolte Fashion (Munich, Germany), Sofia Davis (Women & Men) Bling Darling  (New York, NY, USA) and Galit Levi (Women) Galit Levi (Tel Aviv, Israel).

It was a great show, showcasing designer’s from all over the world ,with close to 300 people in attendance, keeping people on the edge of their seats. We look forward to attending again in Sept 2018.

A little about Michael Reid ,Organizer and founder of NY LIVE Fashion Week:

Xpozure Entertainment, Inc. – Wm. Michael Reid, President

Founded in July of 1993 — in Burbank, California — X.E.I. is a sports and entertainment

business dedicated to the world of music, comedy, sports, modeling, and fashion. In

addition, X.E.I. will encompass other areas such as talent and sports management, media

and public relations, and publishing.

 

X.E.I. has produced and cross-promoted high-profile events catering to major sports and

entertainment attractions such as XM Fashion Week, Athens 2004 Summer Games,

Any Given Monday – Monday Night Football at Justin’s Restaurant NYC, Super Bowl,

Pro Bowl Week in Hawaii, NBA All-Star Weekend, Budweiser SuperFest, Coca-Cola

Concert Series, Coors Light MusicFest, Playboy Jazz Festival, Grammy Awards, BET’s

Comic View, Harlem Week.

Over time, X.E.I. has developed solid relationships with many influential personnel all

across the nation – entertainment industry, sports leagues, travel/hospitality, corporate

sponsors, modeling, fashion, and the media — radio, television, film, print and

interactive. In years to come, it’s X.E.I.’s goal to leave its mark as one of the most highly-

successful entertainment companies ever to be assembled. One thing’s for certain, X.E.I.

will provide a creative and informative platform for new business clients, as well as

family and friends.

See more about New York Fashion Week-2018 ,in our World Liberty TV Fashion Channels by clicking here.

 

 

Universal Studios Theme park Orlando Florida -2017

By:Dr.Adal M.Hussain,Phd (AKA) Dr.Abbey,Editor@Large for World Liberty TV Rides – Wizarding World of Harry Potter Hogsmeade is a place you enter a world where magic is real and Harry Potter comes to life. Skull Island Reign of Kong is a savage ride for survival. The Amazing Adventures of Spider Man is a 3-D Ride featuring...
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The 67th Annual Christopher Awards NYC-2016

BY: Liliana Rocio Suarez, Senior Editor For World Liberty TV 67TH ANNUAL CHRISTOPHER AWARD WINNERS HIGHLIGHT FAMILY, FAITH, COMMUNITY, AND SOCIAL ISSUES Creators of films, TV programs and books were  honored at the Christopher Awards on May 19th Country music icon Dolly Parton, silver screen legend Sylvester Stallone, and popular comedian Jim Gaffigan are just a...
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Pepcom’s Holiday Digital Showcase- Sept 2014 NYC

The Following Vendors are showcased in our World Liberty TV, Technology Channel; see there new Products and what the industry professionals had to say:

About Apira Science, Inc:
Apira Science, Inc. has pioneered low-level light therapy (LLLT) for over a decade. Its iGrow Hair Growth Platform draws on its expertise and innovations in the application of LLLT to deliver a simple, safe, and effective hair growth treatment.iGrow is a registered trademark of Apira Science, Inc.

The Next Generation of Jabra’s Sports Line:
Sport Pulse Wireless earbuds continue Jabra’s tradition of global ‘firsts,’ building on a solid heritage of superior sound engineering. The earbuds represent the next generation in Jabra’s family of wireless audio solutions for people who are serious about exercising, complementing the award-winning Jabra Sport Rox Wireless and Sport Wireless+ earbuds.

HyperX Cloud Headset:

F E AT U R E S / B E N E F I T S
Comfortable — memory foam ear cushions with leatherette-padded
headband
Customizable — switch between leatherette and velour ear cushions
for varying sound profiles and feel
Compatible — with PCs, notebooks, tablets, mobile phones, airplane
adapters and PS4 consoles
Distinctive — HyperX branded design in red and black or white
and black
Guaranteed — two-year warranty, free technical support.

OtterBox to Showcased Cases for iPhone 6 at Pepcom Holiday Spectacular! East.

With the highly sought-after Apple® iPhone® 6 on shelves, OtterBox® is delivering trusted protection with a full lineup of cases. OtterBox, the No. 1-most trusted case brand for smartphones in the U.S.
The latest iPhone boasts innovative features including a Retina® HD display, M8 motion coprocessor and advanced iSight® camera. OtterBox cases complement each feature, creating a flawless, confident experience. OtterBox Defender Series®, Commuter Series®, Commuter Series Wallet and Symmetry Series® cases for iPhone 6 are available now.

Performance Designed Products: Inspired by Gaming, Comics, Sci-Fi and more:

Afterglow Next Generation Headsets:

FEATURES:

Closed back, dynamic wireless headphones
50mm drivers with Neodymium rare-earth magnets
20 degree angled acoustic baffle for accurate, linear sound reproduction
Audio frequency response: 20Hz – 20Khz at 115dB
Digital signal processor with customized audio algorithms
2.4gHz wireless communication via Avnera® technology
900mAh rechargeable Lithium Polymer battery for over 10 hours of battery life

 

Polar FT4 Fitness Heart Rate Monitor :
– Shows when you’re improving fitness based on your heart rate
– Displays calories burned
– Comes with comfortable fabric transmitter and coded heart rate transmission to avoid cross-talk
– Suitable for swimming

 

Polar FT7 Fitness Heart Rate Monitor (Color: Black/Silver)
• The EnergyPointer tells you if the main effect of your training is fitness improvement or fat burning
• Displays calories burned
• Come with comfortable fabric transmitter and coded heart rate transmission to avoid cross-talk
• Suitable for swimming

TRANSFORMERS BIGGEST YEAR EVER AS HASBRO CELEBRATES THE BRAND’S 30TH ANNIVERSARY 2014

New “Generations” Toys Based On the Iconic Brand’s 30-Year History and the New Film TRANSFORMERS AGE OF EXTINCTION Make 2014 a Memorable Year for Fans

announced details of the 30th Anniversary celebration of its iconic TRANSFORMERS brand today at The American International Toy Fair in New York. 2014 will be “More Than Meets The Eye” for the beloved franchise, as OPTIMUS PRIME and the AUTOBOTS return to theaters in the new movie TRANSFORMERS: AGE OF EXTINCTION this June from Paramount Pictures and director Michael Bay. Hasbro will also celebrate the 30th Anniversary with a variety of new brand experiences including digital gaming, KRE-O construction sets and more.

”TRANSFORMERS is one of the biggest brands in the world, and we’re thrilled to be celebrating its 30th Anniversary with a year of tremendous innovation and excitement from our entertainment, our toys and our partners,” said Eric Nyman, Senior Vice President of Global Marketing, Hasbro, Inc. “With the most exciting big-screen installment yet, great programs from our publishing and digital partners and fantastic toys for TRANSFORMERS fans of every generation, we’re looking forward to the next 30 years of our favorite AUTOBOTS and DECEPTICONS.”

TRANSFORMERS: AGE OF EXTINCTION, hitting theaters in the U.S. on June 27th of this year, marks the fourth big-screen TRANSFORMERS film from director Michael Bay and Paramount Pictures. The new film introduces a new cast of human characters, including Mark Wahlberg as Cade Yeager, and unites a cast of new and returning TRANSFORMERS robot characters, including classic characters OPTIMUS PRIME and BUMBLEBEE and eagerly awaited new additions like GRIMLOCK and the DINOBOTS!

In honor of the year-long celebration, Hasbro is releasing a record 73 fan-targeted TRANSFORMERS GENERATIONS figures, featuring classic conversions and the most detailed and accurate action figures of characters from TRANSFORMERS: AGE OF EXTINCTION and throughout the brand’s history. Additionally, in celebration of The 30th Anniversary, a non-movie TRANSFORMERS GENERATIONS line features the launch of a new scale, GENERATIONS LEADER CLASS, with the release of an incredible new JETFIRE figure. And the TRANSFORMERS GENERATIONS DELUXE scale line will include the “Fan Built Bot” WINDBLADE, a new character who was designed with the help of TRANSFORMERS fans around the world! WINDBLADE will be the 30th figure in the “THRILLING 30” program, which features 30 limited-edition TRANSFORMERS figures in celebration of the 30th Anniversary.

Hasbro and its partners will also be celebrating the TRANSFORMERS brand’s 30th Anniversary with a “THRILLING 30” program across Hasbro’s toys and programs in publishing and digital gaming from Hasbro’s partners, including the “DARK CYBERTRON” transmedia event! Based on the epic crossover storyline occurring in IDW Publishing’s flagship TRANSFORMERS titles, “DARK CYBERTRON” comics issues are also available packed in with Hasbro’s TRANSFORMERS GENERATIONS Deluxe toy line, and the characters are featured in a special event in the “TRANSFORMERS LEGENDS” mobile game from DeNA Co., Ltd. The next chapter in Activision’s blockbuster TRANSFORMERS console game series will also be released in 2014—TRANSFORMERS:  RISE OF THE DARK SPARK, which unites characters from the TRANSFORMERS film universe and the universe from Activision’s popular TRANSFORMERS: FALL OF CYBERTRON game for the first time!