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MUDD REVEALS THAT NASH GRIER WILL FRONT THE BRAND’S #DESTINATIONMUDD CAMPAIGN FOR SPRING ALONGSIDE FELLOW SOCIAL MEDIA POWERHOUSES LAUREN RIIHIMAKI AND JORDYN JONES

Mudd is available exclusively at Kohl’s

New York, New York—January 26, 2017 – Mudd, the coveted junior’s brand known for its premium assortment of denim and aspirational, yet affordable, style announced today that digital stars Nash Grier (@NashGrier), Lauren Riihimaki (@LaurDIY) and Jordyn Jones (@JordynJones) make up the 2017 Mudd crew. Nash, Lauren and Jordyn have a combined social reach of more than 38 million, and will treat fans to an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at their adventures as part of the #DestinationMudd partnership. The campaign kicks off with “Destination Country Music” in Nashville, TN to celebrate the launch of the group’s spring ’17 marketing campaign.

“I had a great time shooting with Jordyn and Lauren at iconic spots in Nashville to kick off our Mudd campaign,” said Nash Grier. “The best part of what I do is connecting with fans, many of whom are female, so I can’t wait to show them where I’m going and what I’m doing with Mudd,” Nash continued.

Nash has a unique place in the Mudd cast, with musicians and close friends Jack Johnson and Jack Galinsky (“Jack + Jack”) passing the torch as the last male cast members for the brand in 2015. To celebrate the new cast, Mudd is launching a Valentine’s Day sweepstakes to win a phone call with Nash. To enter, follow @MuddStyle on Instagram & post a selfie with caption: “@MuddStyle, I want a V-Day phone call with @NashGrier!!!#PeaceLoveMudd” from February 1-14.

“Nash, Lauren and Jordyn – all powerhouses in the digital space – are the perfect partners as Mudd strives to connect with our fans on the social platforms where they live. Through the new cast, we are able to offer fans continuous, engaging content and exclusive opportunities to connect with with Mudd in an authentic way,” said Jamie Cygielman, Chief Marketing Officer at Iconix Brand Group.

#DestinationMudd is a commitment from the brand, owned by Iconix Brand Group, to reach the consumer through a 360-degree marketing platform that connects her to authentic influencers and engaging style and lifestyle content she can digest and translate into her own life. The spring campaign creative showcases the young stars visiting Nashville hotspots rich in musical history and creating their own memories to share with followers along the way. As a lifelong music fan, Nash was particularly taken with their stop at Ernest Tubb Record Shop, while Lauren and Jordyn enjoyed dancing on stage at Robert’s Western World and exploring Honky Tonk music all around town. Destination Country Music kicks off a year of dynamic social, video and in-person brand experiences with #DestinationMudd.

“Standing on Broadway in my real cowboy boots with a cute pair of Mudd denim shorts while hearing country music and looking at the lights is an experience that I’ll never forget,” said Jordyn Jones. “You know I have a million pictures to share with my friends and fans,” she continued.

Nash, Lauren and Jordyn were handpicked to tap into the diverse audience and interest base that is the Mudd girl. The spunky and multitalented Jordyn Jones, with 3 million followers on Instagram and 1 million subscribers on YouTube, will showcase the brand in a new light with her flirty, yet edgy sense of style. Lauren Riihimaki, with 2.4 million followers on Instagram and a whopping 4.8 million subscribers on YouTube, will bring her fans fun, feminine ways to wear and play with Mudd.

“My subscribers know that I’m super creative when it comes to my personal style,” said Lauren Riihimaki. “So when we shot the Mudd spring campaign, I loved that we were able to have fun mixing and matching different prints, colors and textures – like their frayed denim or off-the-shoulder romper. I can’t wait to show subscribers some of my favorite spring pieces and to share what’s to come on this exciting fashion journey,” Lauren continued.

The Mudd spring ’17 collection includes denim with subtle embroidery and crochet detail, apparel including soft knits and wovens, footwear, handbags, accessories and jewelry and is available at Kohl’s stores nationwide as well as online at Kohls.com.
For exclusive content, please visit www.muddjeans.com. To stay up to date on the latest news from Mudd and our new squad, follow @MuddStyle on Instagram, YouTube, Twitter and Snapchat and www.facebook.com/mudd on Facebook, and engage with us using #DestinationMudd.

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Mudd Press Contact:
Caroline Hawkins, PR Manager chawkins@iconixbrand.com

Nash Grier Contacts:
Represented by UTA
Managed by Legacy Talent & Entertainment

NFL NETWORK’S A FOOTBALL LIFE PROFILES HALL OF FAME LB KEVIN GREENE
‘Kevin Greene: A Football Life’ Airs Friday, December 16 at 9:00 PM ET on NFL Network

“Kevin is just wired all the time. He’s an intense guy, I mean really intense. He vibrates.” – Ric “Nature Boy” Flair

The sixth season of NFL Network’s Emmy-nominated series A Football Life Presented by Gillette continues Friday, December 16 at 9:00 PM ET with a profile of Hall of Fame linebacker Kevin Greene. The one-hour show produced by NFL Films features sitdown interviews with Greene, his wife Tara, former coaches Dom Capers and Bill Cowher, former teammates Rod Woodson and Jackie Slater, former Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre, Green Bay Packers linebacker Clay Matthews, family members and more.

Each episode of A Football Life – as well as all NFL Network programming – is streamed live on the NFL Mobile from Verizon app (NFL.com/mobile) and via Watch NFL Network on tablet (NFL Mobile and Watch NFL Network apps), PC (NFL.com/watch), Xbox One and Xbox 360(NFL on Xbox app) and other connected TV devices (NFL app on Apple TV and Playstation 4).

During his 15-year career, Kevin Greene became one of the most dominant pass rushers in the history of the NFL. His 160 sacks are the most all-time by a linebacker, and he is one of just three players to record at least 10 sacks in at least 10 seasons. Kevin Greene: A Football Life examines Greene’s playing career, his intensity and discipline, and his induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Among the topics discussed in Kevin Greene: A Football Life are:

His father’s army values and how they influenced Kevin’s youth
His relationship with his wife Tara and his children, Gavin and Gabi
Becoming a starter in his senior season at Auburn after walking on
Continuing to lead the NFL in sacks deep in to his career after changing teams many times
Winning the Super Bowl as an outside linebackers coach with the Packers, and his relationship with Clay Matthews
Being inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame
Emmy-nominated actor Josh Charles narrates.

Kevin Greene: A Football Life includes interviews with the following people and more:
Kevin Greene
Tara Greene – Kevin’s wife
Colonel Therman Greene – Kevin’s father
Gavin and Gabi Greene – Kevin’s children
Brett Favre – Former Packer quarterback
Dom Capers – Former Panthers head coach
Pat Dye – former Auburn head coach
Bill Cowher – former Steelers head coach
Clay Matthews – Packers linebacker
Ric Flair – Wrestler

ABOUT NFL MEDIA

NFL Media is comprised of NFL Network, NFL Films, NFL.com, NFL Now, NFL Mobile from Verizon and NFL RedZone.

Seven days a week, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, fans turn to NFL Network to receive information and insight straight from the field, team headquarters, league offices and everywhere the NFL is making news. Launched in 2003, NFL Network gives fans unprecedented year-round inside access to all NFL events, including the Super Bowl, Playoffs, regular season, preseason, Pro Bowl, Pro Football Hall of Fame induction weekend, NFL Draft, NFL Scouting Combine, Senior Bowl, league meetings, minicamps and training camps.

August, 16, 2015  — This date marks the 10 YEAR anniversary of Legacy Talent and Entertainment. Not a small feat in a business where most celebrity management companies come and go. Thanks for being a part of this huge milestone — and cheers to the next decade of success!

June, 12, 2015  — Legacy Talent and Entertainment’s CEO, Melinda Morris Zanoni, named one of the Carolinas Most Stylish 2015 and is featured in the Carolina STLYE publication.

August, 15, 2014  — Legacy Talent and Entertainment’s CEO, Melinda Morris Zanoni, is featured on the cover of the August 2014 issue of “Women With Know How.”

Click here to see her entire 8-page spread.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE by Revolution Pro Wrestling, UK

February, 24, 2014  — Due to personal reasons, The Nature Boy® Ric Flair® has had to postpone his planned trip to the UK and as a result will no longer be appearing at High Stakes 2014.  Mr. Flair was very much looking forward to meeting all of his fans in the UK, however an unavoidable situation has meant it necessary for his trip to be postponed.

Whilst of course we are disappointed to postpone Mr. Flair, we are extremely excited with the opportunity that this situation has created as working alongside Mr. Flair’s agents Legacy Talent and Entertainment, we believe that we have been able to bring in a fantastic and exciting talent.
A former WCW World Heavyweight Champion, an Icon in the sport of professional wrestling and a man who quite simply needs no introduction: STING®!

Sting will be present on Friday March 14th for ‘An Evening With The Stinger,’ and then on Saturday March 15th for an exclusive photo session followed by an appearance at High Stakes 2014.
All tickets for the previously advertised Ric Flair events will be honoured for the Sting events.

We felt it important to get the information out in public domain as soon as possible however we will be contacting anyone who has purchased tickets for ‘The Evening With’ or a Ric Flair Photo ticket to explain the situation and offer refunds if interested.  In the mean time should anyone need to obtain a refund for either the Evening With Ric Flair or Ric Flair photo tickets they should contact andy@revolutionprowrestling.com

Revolution Pro Wrestling Promoter Andy Quildan said of the situation: “We trust you understand that whilst every precaution possible is taken when booking our talents, this situation was one that we could not control. However I’m thrilled to be able to bring to the UK for the first time in an intimate environment a truly global Superstar, one of my childhood heroes and a man whom personifies everything that is great about professional wrestling, Sting!”

London, you have been put on notice, the master of the Scorpion Deathlock is coming and we can’t wait!

Charlotte, NC, May 15, 2013 – Legacy Talent and Entertainment is happy to announce that Becky Kramer has joined our East Coast office.

Becky graduated from UNC Chapel Hill in 2008 with a degree in Media Production. Prior to joining Legacy Talent, Becky spent four years working in the entertainment industry in Los Angeles for talent management companies Mosaic Film Production and Benderspink Productions. She has also been a part of the production teams for The Bachelorette and Homeland. Becky will run client e-commerce stores, head up script coverage, prepare pitch presentations, serve as intern supervisor, assist with media, and handle publicity and marketing.

Ric Flair® Will Not Attend Playoff Game in Carolina

CHARLOTTE, NC – (January 9, 2014) He’s always been the “dirtiest player in the game” – and some things never change.

A long time Carolina Panthers fan, RicFlair created quite the stir when WWE sent him to Green Bay, WI January 5th to give the San Francisco 49ers an unexpected locker room pep talk.  WWE is hosting WrestleMania XXXI in SanFrancisco in 2015. Now many are asking: Will Flair attend the January 12th playoff game in Carolina as they host San Francisco? And if so, which team will he support?

“When the 49ers reached out and WWE asked Ric to jet up there, of course he said yes,” says Melinda Morris Zanoni, Flair’s agent at Legacy Talent and Entertainment, “and he’s friends with a bunch of the 49ers just like he is with the Panthers, Packers, and many other NFL players. But no, Ric does not intend on attending the Panthers vs. 49ers game this weekend.” “What can I say? I’ve always been a very good heel!” added Flair. The 49er pep talk, which instantly went viral, caused many Carolina fans to voice their feelings of anger and betrayal on social media – some even offering death threats to Flair. “We know fans are passionate about their teams, but some of the choice language we have been receiving is scaring off our interns,” says Melinda.

For more information on Ric Flair go to www.ricflair.com or follow him on Twitter, @RicFlairNatrBoy. For a list of upcoming public appearances find Ric on Facebook: Ric Flair, The Nature Boy.

News From Legacy Talent and Entertainment:

June 6, 2012

Our sister company, The Law Firm of Melinda Morris Zanoni, PLLC, served as entertainment counsel for casting and legal matters on Michael Jordan’s latest television commercial. The basketball legend is featured in a new advertising campaign promoting Presbyterian Hospital. See commercial here:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6X1J3O3i8o8.

Rusty Wallace A Big Hit at the  2012 Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival

May 7, 2012 — Rusty’s attendance, arranged by Legacy Talent and Entertainment, was announced only days before the Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival was set to start, but even so, NASCAR great Rusty Wallace was one of the most anticipated celebrities of the event.

The festival, held in Winchester, VA, included parades, fan interaction, and the ceremonial coronation of Queen Shenandoah LXXXV.

Rusty served as the Firefighters’ Marshal for the 85th Celebration of the Blooms. The parade carried the largest collection of firefighting and rescue equipment in the world, including a fire truck that responded to 9/11.

Other celebrities such as TV host Mario Lopez, and former NFL quarterback Doug Flutie joined the company of Rusty during the event.

Rusty Wallace is one of the most accomplished athletes in the history of American auto racing. With 55 victories under his belt, Rusty ranks 8th all time in NASCAR wins. His career includes 706 starts, 202 top-five finishes, and 349 top-ten finishes. Rusty was inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame as a member of the Class of 2013.