LA-Based Starco Brands to Bring Well-Known Products to Life During Bowl Week and Game Day

Inglewood, Calif. (December 1, 2023) – The LA Bowl Hosted By Gronk named Starco Brands, Inc. (OTCQB: STCB), a Los Angeles-based consumer goods company, its naming rights partner. As part of the agreement, the collegiate football bowl game owned and operated by SoFi Stadium, will be named the Starco Brands LA Bowl Hosted By Gronk. The game kicks off on December 16 at SoFi Stadium and features the Mountain West’s No. 1 selection versus the Pac-12’s No. 5 selection, after the CFP selection. In addition to the matchup, Starco Brands LA Bowl Hosted By Gronk hosts a series of events for the teams, their families, fans and locals in the week leading up to the game.

“We are thrilled to be the naming rights partner for the Starco Brands LA Bowl Hosted By Gronk at the state-of-the-art SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. This partnership goes beyond the game; it offers us a perfect platform to showcase our consumer products with behavior-changing technologies that spark excitement in everyday life,” said Ross Sklar, CEO of Starco Brands.

“Our brands — Whipshots®, Art of Sport, Winona®, Skylar, and Soylent — have made a name for themselves in the market. Now, through this naming-rights partnership, the nation will get to know Starco Brands as the modern-day invention factory behind these disruptive brands. We are committed to pushing boundaries and redefining consumer product experiences for the 21st century. SoFi Stadium, with its equally innovative and state-of-the-art atmosphere, is the perfect venue for such a showcase,” added Sklar.

Through the agreement, Starco Brands’ sponsorship and naming rights will bring several of its well-known products to life during bowl week and on game day, including Whipshots, the world’s only vodka-infused whipped cream co-founded by global artist Cardi B; Art of Sport, the premium body care brand designed for athletes and co-founded by Kobe Bryant; Winona Popcorn Spray, the first indulgent theater-popcorn spray powered by air; Skylar, a pioneer in prestige fragrances that are both hypoallergenic and safe for sensitive skin; and Soylent, the complete non-dairy total nutrition brand.

“As a proud investor and strategic advisor to Starco Brands, seeing the company partner with the LA Bowl Hosted By Gronk is exciting and a huge moment for the brand,” said Earvin “Magic” Johnson, Chairman and CEO of Magic Johnson Enterprises and two-time NBA Hall of Famer. “I have always been passionate about giving back to my Los Angeles community and supporting initiatives that bring joy and excitement to the city I call home. The Starco Brands LA Bowl Hosted By Gronk represents the spirit of competition, unity, and celebration that resonates deeply with the people of Los Angeles.”

“The Starco Brands LA Bowl Hosted By Gronk is excited to bring on a global brand, based locally in Santa Monica,” said Adolfo Romero, Interim Executive Director, Starco Brands LA Bowl Hosted By Gronk. “Partnering with Starco Brands and its portfolio of products will enhance the bowl week experience for the players and coaches, as well as fans, who will have the opportunity to interact with their brands onsite.” 

As a naming rights partner of the game, Starco Brands will have an impact throughout bowl week, including at the annual Pep Rally and Fan Fest.

The evening before game day, American Airlines Plaza hosts the Pep Rally with each school’s cheer team, mascots and a battle of the bands. Fans and students can attend, show their school spirit, and participate in games and activities. The Pep Rally is free and open to the public.

The Fan Fest begins on gameday and is free for ticketed guests. American Airlines Plaza will be transformed into an exciting pregame tailgate atmosphere and will feature music, food trucks, photo opportunities, both teams’ cheerleaders and bands, plus much more to rally fans before kickoff.

Pep Rally and Fan Fest attendees will be able to sample Soylent, Whipshots, and Skylar. Both events will feature a “Whipshots Wonderland,” where fans can enjoy samples of hot cocoa topped with Whipshots.  In addition, there will be many engaging activities with chances to win free products.

The Starco Brands logo will also be present on the 25-yard lines during the game, on the 50-yard line as part of the game’s new logo, as well as featured on a jersey patch of each team participating in the game. The consumer goods company will also have the opportunity to participate in player gifting during bowl week.

For more information about the Starco Brands LA Bowl Hosted By Gronk and to purchase tickets and suites, visit www.LABowlGame.com and visit @LABowlGame on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. The LA Bowl Cares program offers businesses and individuals the opportunity to give back to their community. For LA Bowl Cares inquiries, contact labowlcares@hollywoodparkca.com.

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ABOUT STARCO BRANDS LA BOWL HOSTED BY GRONK

The Starco Brands LA Bowl Hosted By Gronk is an annual collegiate football bowl game held at SoFi Stadium, home of the Los Angeles Rams and Los Angeles Chargers, in Inglewood, Calif. SoFi Stadium is the centerpiece of Hollywood Park, a near 300-acre mixed-use development being built by Rams Owner/Chairman E. Stanley Kroenke. Owned and operated by SoFi Stadium, Starco Brands LA Bowl Hosted By Gronk features the Mountain West’s No. 1 selection versus the Pac-12’s No. 5 selection, after the CFP selection. In addition to the matchup, Starco Brands LA Bowl Hosted By Gronk hosts a series of events for the teams, their families, fans and locals in the week leading up to the game, as well as year-round activities that engage the local community. For more information about the Starco Brands LA Bowl Hosted By Gronk, including ticketing, go to www.LABowlGame.com and visit @LABowlGame on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.

ABOUT STARCO BRANDS

Starco Brands (OTCQB: STCB) invents and acquires consumer products with behavior-changing technologies that spark excitement in the everyday. Today, its disruptive brands include Whipshots®, the world’s only vodka-infused whipped cream co-founded by global artist Cardi B; Art of Sport, the body care brand designed for athletes and co-founded by Kobe Bryant; Winona®, the first indulgent theater-popcorn spray powered by air; Skylar, the only fragrance that is both hypoallergenic and safe for sensitive skin; and Soylent, the complete non-dairy nutrition brand. A modern-day invention factory to its core, Starco Brands identifies whitespaces across consumer product categories. It draws upon a portfolio of innovative formulas spanning eight product categories with limitless innovation potential. Starco Brands publicly trades on the OTCQB stock exchange so that retail investors can invest in STCB alongside accredited individuals and institutions. Visit starcobrands.com for more information.

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Hollywood Park invites the community to its newly opened retail space for the second annual holiday celebration, Winter Fest at Hollywood Park. Winter Fest will take place on Saturday, December 2nd, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. It is open to all ages, free to the public, and includes complimentary parking with validation. For more information, visit https://hollywoodparkca.com/winterfest/.

Hollywood Park worked with two-time NBA All-Star and entrepreneur Baron Davis’ Black Santa company to bring a special holiday activation to the community at Winter Fest. Kids and their families are encouraged to visit with Black Santa and take advantage of photo opportunities in his Winter Wonderland. Baron Davis will also host a celebrity basketball game on the basketball court, starting at 3 p.m. Participating celebrities to be announced at a later date.

Winter Fest will feature activities and activations from future Hollywood Park retail tenants and other local businesses, including Antojitos Martin, Social Pies, Body Butter Lady, Inglewood clothing, food trucks, and more. Guests can enjoy music from DJs, holiday arts and craft stations, live performances by Musicians at Play and Inglewood High School, and additional arts and crafts with Art Delectables and Fresh Finesse Flowers.

Hollywood Park’s monthly Farmers Market by FarmHabit will also take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Hollywood Park and FarmHabit collaborate each month to provide the community with the opportunity to purchase fresh produce, treats, and goods directly from local farmers and artisans.

Hollywood Park’s retail area officially opened on July 21, 2023, with the unveiling of Cinépolis Luxury Cinemas Inglewood IMAX at Hollywood Park. Cinepolis is the first movie theater to call Inglewood home in nearly 30 years. The second tenant to open its doors in Hollywood Park’s retail is Residency Art Gallery, one of only a few Black-owned commercial art galleries that serves historical South Central Los Angeles and communities of color. 

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The initiative will provide underrepresented youth in the greater Los Angeles area access
to cutting-edge and emerging technology

INGLEWOOD — Today, Google and Hollywood Park announced an extension of their partnership to bring a new Code Next Lab to Inglewood, CA. Google will be designing, building and opening the new facility, which is a free, immersive computer science education program to develop the next generation of Black, Latino/Hispanic, and Indigenous tech leaders. 

Code Next Inglewood will be located at Hollywood Park, a near 300-acre sports and entertainment destination being developed by Los Angeles Rams Owner/Chairman E. Stanley Kroenke. 

 “We will realize a thriving LA County when equitable access to quality jobs and career pathways are available for all our residents. I am committed to providing high-road career pathways in information technology and that requires initiatives like Code Next Lab,” said Los Angeles County Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell. “Having a Code Next Lab in the 2^nd District to serve and mentor students helps expand economic opportunity to the next generation of tech leaders.”

“I’m excited for how Google is showing up for our students,” said Inglewood Mayor James T. Butts. “Code Next will help level the playing field for kids in traditionally underserved areas by providing free programs to give them the tools and tech training necessary to help them gain a competitive advantage for future jobs and to thrive in their chosen careers.”

Although the numbers of Black, Latino/Hispanic, Indigenous and female students taking AP Computer Science (CS) exams have increased in recent years, still only 53% of US high schools offer CS courses and historically marginalized groups continue to be underrepresented in CS education, professions and leadership. Google is committed to working alongside the education community to help ensure every student receives the same opportunities to succeed in computer science.

The new lab will serve students in Inglewood and the greater LA community. This builds on Google, YouTube and Google Cloud’s multi-year partnership with Hollywood Park’s venues, SoFi Stadium and YouTube Theater, and across the mixed-use development by committing the partners to invest in new initiatives that increase access to technology and digital innovation in the community.

“At Hollywood Park, we focus on being stewards of our community,” said Travis Sampson, chief technology officer, SoFi Stadium and Hollywood Park. “Our multidimensional partnership with Google is bringing a new Code Next Lab to Hollywood Park, helping strengthen our community impact, educate Inglewood students in cutting-edge technologies, and further Stan Kroenke’s support of the local and surrounding areas.”

Through the Code Next program, students will have access to live coaches, state-of-the-art technical equipment and education curriculum ranging from Javascript programming to UX design. Nationally, 92% of 12th graders who graduate from the Code Next program attend college/higher education institutions, and approximately 88% have gone on to pursue science, technology, engineering, math (STEM) majors. This new space in Inglewood will allow Code Next to grow and expand its reach, welcoming 50 students as part of the first cohort.

“Educating the next generation of tech innovators is critical to America’s future,” said Angela Courtin, vice president of YouTube Marketing and co-site lead of Google’s Playa Vista office. “We’re excited to work with Hollywood Park to bring Google’s Code Next to Inglewood, providing local students access to the tools and training that can help them gain a competitive advantage for future jobs and to thrive in their chosen careers.” 

Code Next Inglewood is set to open at Hollywood Park in 2024. This will be Google’s first in Southern California and will join its other locations in New York, Oakland, and Detroit. Code Next is part of Grow with Google, an initiative to ensure that the opportunities created by technology are available to everyone.

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“Google’s Code Next Inglewood is an exciting and tangible investment that will help ensure California’s tech industry looks more like California,” said Senator Steven Bradford (D-Gardena). “These new opportunities for free computer science education will make a difference by focusing on reaching young people in our underserved communities. I applaud this partnership that will uncover and develop a rich and diverse workforce of the future and allow California to continue to grow its global tech leadership.”

“With California in the midst of a lean budget year, we need the continued advocacy of companies like Google that are finding innovative ways to support local communities. The announcement of a new Code Next Lab for Inglewood is going to help students in our community not just remain competitive, but surge to the top in whatever field they choose to pursue in the future.” – Assemblymember Tina McKinnor (D-Inglewood)

“We believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to harness the power of computing education to help shape their future, and Code Next embodies that commitment by equipping our youth with both the skills and the mentoring relationships needed to thrive in the digital age,” said Shanika Hope, director of Education for Social Impact, Google. “Inglewood is rich in history and tech talent, and we’re excited to collaborate with community leaders to foster innovation and empower Inglewood’s tech trailblazers.”

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About Code Next

Google’s Code Next program is a free, immersive computer science education program to develop the next generation of Black, Latinx, and Indigenous tech leaders. The program meets students in their own communities and provides them with the skills and social capital needed to pursue rewarding careers in technology fields. For more information, please visit g.co/codenext.

About Hollywood Park

Spanning nearly 300 acres, Hollywood Park is the largest urban mixed-use development under construction in the Western United States. Anchored by an 890,000-square-foot retail area and surrounded by creative office space, Hollywood Park offers new sophisticated residences, public parks, a lake, and premier entertainment venues. The mixed-use development is all linked by walkable paseos and plazas and centered around the 3.1 million square-foot SoFi Stadium, one of Los Angeles’ most striking architectural structures. Stylish residences and a modern open-office campus will complement the entertainment and retail district, creating a world-class destination for both local and international guests. Located just six miles off the coast, a short drive from LAX and the City of Inglewood’s future Crenshaw/LAX Line, Hollywood Park is an iconic global destination for millions to enjoy. For more information, please visit www.hollywoodparkca.com.

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Don Lee Farms to Donate 2,500 Turkeys for the City of Inglewood’s Annual Turkey Giveaway
brought to you by PepsiCo

INGLEWOOD, CALIF. (November 13, 2023) –The City of Inglewood will host its 9^th Annual Turkey Giveaway brought to you by PepsiCo, on Tuesday, November 21st, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Hollywood Park. The event will serve approximately 2,500 Inglewood residents, providing turkeys donated by Don Lee Farms, a box of sides and additional items from Pepsi, Frito-Lay, Melissa’s Produce, and Rockstar Energy Drink. The City will also work with the Los Angeles Rams, the Los Angeles Chargers and the Los Angeles Clippers for the giveaway.

The Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway is a drive-thru event and participants must be registered in advance to receive the items. The event registration has reached capacity in each of the last three years it’s been hosted at Hollywood Park. No walk-ups will be allowed. To register, visit this link.

In attendance at the giveaway will be Inglewood Mayor James T. Butts, members of the City Council, and Hollywood Park executives. “Food security is an important facet in all our lives,” said Mayor Butts. “It’s important no matter the season, but we hope this event will not only bring some relief for those residents experiencing hardships, but also bring everyone some much needed holiday cheer. We are appreciative of our sponsoring partner, Pepsi, and our host SoFi Stadium and Hollywood Park, as well as for the helping hand offered by Don Lee Farms and Snoop Dogg. Snoop has been a supporter of this event since its inception,” said Mayor Butts.

“PepsiCo is once again honored to be a presenting sponsor of Inglewood’s Turkey Giveaway,” said Johannes Evenblij, President, PepsiCo Beverages North America, West Division. “The city of Inglewood is an important part of our community where so many of our customers and employees call home. We are proudly committed to bringing positive impacts and holiday cheer to local families as they celebrate the season for the third year in a row.”

Other donated items include 2,000 boxes of produce with 5lbs russet potatoes, 2lbs carrots, and 3lbs Granny Smith apples in each box from Melissa’s, a specialty produce distributor. In addition, the event day will be supported by over 150 community and corporate volunteers.

“Over the last three years, the City of Inglewood Turkey Giveaway brought to you by Pepsi has become a highlight of the holiday season at Hollywood Park,” said Jason Witt, senior director community affairs and engagement, SoFi Stadium and Hollywood Park. “We are committed to our community and grateful this annual event rallies community partners and volunteers to help provide Thanksgiving meals for families in the Inglewood area.”

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The team will focus on leasing efforts for the retail component of the 300-acre destination

Los Angeles, CA. – November 13, 2023 – Kennedy Wilson Brokerage, a division of Kennedy-Wilson Properties, Ltd., has been named the exclusive leasing agent for the shops at Hollywood Park. Hollywood Park’s retail component will be a dynamic shopping and dining district within the largest urban mixed-use development under construction in the Western United States – Hollywood Park. Located in Inglewood, CA, Hollywood Park is a near 300-acre, world-class sports and entertainment destination being built by Los Angeles Rams Owner/Chairman E. Stanley Kroenke. The Beverly Hills-based brokerage team includes Ed Sachse, Jack Nathan and Diane Brandes.

“Hollywood Park’s retail component is without equal, and we are so excited to bring the full potential of the project to life,” says Jack Nathan of Kennedy Wilson Brokerage. “Our focus is to create an iconic retail destination that invites discovery and fosters connection to the best of L.A., from dining and fashion, to entertainment, wellness and more.”

Hollywood Park’s retail opened in July 2023 with Cinépolis Luxury Cinemas’ 12-screen, 1,236-seat, 55,137-square-foot movie theater, followed by Residency Art Gallery, a platform for artists of color, in August 2023 and will continue to expand in a phased approach as new tenants open their doors to the public. Other featured concepts include Cosm, a global leader in experiential media and immersive technology, Iconix Fitness and Three Weavers GRDN, the latest venture from Lynne Weaver, founder of Inglewood’s Three Weavers Brewing Company. These new retailers will be joined by Grilled Fraiche fusion cuisine by South Los Angeles’ Peace Love Reedburg, a second location for family-owned Inglewood-based juice bar Antojitos Martin, and Red Bay Coffee by Keba Konte, a renowned artist and successful food entrepreneur.

Hollywood Park’s first phase of retail development is comprised of 500,000 square feet of anchors and shop spaces at the corner of Prairie Avenue and Century Boulevard, and adjacent to 314 brand new residences at The Crosby and The Wesley.

“We’re pleased to welcome Kennedy Wilson Brokerage to the Hollywood Park team,” said Otto Maly, president of TKG Holdings. “Hollywood Park was designed to be a gathering space for the local Inglewood and larger Los Angeles communities. We are building a city within a city, and Jack, Ed and Diane understand our vision for it. We are confident they will help us achieve it.”

When complete, Hollywood Park will have up to 2,500 residences, a 300-room hotel, a retail district reaching up to 890,000 square feet, up to 5 million square feet of creative office space and more than 25-acres of public parks and open space. SoFi Stadium is the centerpiece of the development and, in addition to being the home of the NFL’s Los Angeles Rams and Los Angeles Chargers, it will host the Opening and Closing Ceremonies of the 2028 Olympics. Together with the adjacent YouTube Theater, the two venues hold over 250 annual events.

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INGLEWOOD, CALIF. (October 21, 2023) – SoFi Stadium and four-time Super Bowl Champion Rob Gronkowski entered into a multi-year agreement to rename LA Bowl, SoFi Stadium’s owned and operated college bowl game, LA Bowl Hosted By Gronk. The bowl game, which was previously named the Jimmy Kimmel LA Bowl, will see Gronkowski taking over hosting duties from late night host Jimmy Kimmel. LA Bowl Hosted By Gronk is an annual collegiate football bowl game held at SoFi Stadium, home of the Los Angeles Rams and Los Angeles Chargers, in Inglewood, Calif. The game features the Mountain West’s No. 1 selection versus the Pac-12’s No. 5 selection, after CFP selection.

Bringing his unique style and flair back to college football, Gronkowski will serve as the official host of the game. He’ll kick off game day with a specialized grand entrance, preside over the coin toss and close out the night with the trophy presentation. At the trophy presentation, Gronkowski will present the winning team with the bowl game’s one-of-a-kind LA Bowl Hosted By Gronk championship belt. Gronkowski is also developing a special performance for fans in attendance on December 16 and more details will be shared at a later date. The Gronkowski family business, Gronk Fitness, and Chris Gronkowski and his brother’s company, Ice Shaker, will also be partnering with LA Bowl Hosted By Gronk. Gronk Fitness and Ice Shaker will be featured throughout bowl week and during the game.

This partnership further cements Gronkowski’s presence and influence as a leader in sports marketing, and will focus on expanding his reach, as well as the family brands, into college sports. The agreement marks a return to the LA Bowl for Gronkowski. During his college career at the University of Arizona, Gronkowski played in the then Las Vegas Bowl; its conference match-up was relocated to Los Angeles and renamed LA Bowl in 2020.

“Football has brought me so many incredible opportunities, and I’m thrilled to return to college football as the host of my very own bowl game,” said Rob Gronkowski. “We are going to light up college football bowl season. This game is going to be epic, so I better see everyone at the LA Bowl Hosted by Gronk at SoFi Stadium on December 16!”

In addition, Gronkowski will design and debut a custom item of LA Bowl Hosted By Gronk merchandise for fans, as well as work with SoFi Stadium’s culinary team to create food and beverage specials for the game. Fans will also have the opportunity to compete against the five-time Pro Bowler. LA Bowl Hosted By Gronk will work hand-in-hand with Gronkowski to develop an in-game contest that pits the NFL legend against college football fans.

“Rob is larger than life and an outstanding representation of football at the highest level,” said Chris Sloan, head of global partnerships, SoFi Stadium, Hollywood Park and LA Bowl Hosted By Gronk. “The LA Bowl Hosted By Gronk continues to merge the world of competitive sports with top-notch entertainment, and we cannot wait for the fans to experience college bowl season with Rob Gronkowski.” 

This partnership returns Gronkowski to his college football days, paying homage to the timeless tradition of college bowl games. Gronkowski and his brother Chris Gronkowski played in the Las Vegas Bowl, its match-up is now at the LA Bowl, during their college careers. In 2008, the Mountain West sent Brigham Young University (BYU), their second-place team and the No. 16th nationally ranked team according to USA Today’s Football Coaches Poll that year, to face off against the University of Arizona’s Wildcats. Gronkowski and the Arizona Wildcats took down BYU, 31-21, with Chris Gronkowski catching a 24-yard touchdown pass in the third quarter to help cement Arizona’s lead. At the time, this win marked the school’s first bowl victory in a decade and first winning season in nine years.

As in years past, LA Bowl Hosted By Gronk will have a fun and interactive week of events onsite at Hollywood Park in the lead up to the game. This includes a Pep Rally, a Fan Fest, and more. The Pep Rally, which takes place the night before kickoff, is free and open to the public. Fans of all ages can gather to cheer on their teams ahead of the big game alongside the school’s cheerleaders, bands, and mascots. On game day, fans are encouraged to arrive early for the Fan Fest before the third annual LA Bowl Hosted By Gronk. American Airlines Plaza will be transformed into an exciting pregame tailgate atmosphere and will feature music, food trucks, photo opportunities, both teams’ cheerleaders and bands, plus much more to rally fans before kickoff.

LA Bowl Hosted By Gronk is committed to providing support for underserved youth through its pillars of education, health, wellness and physical activity year-round. The bowl game’s continuous work with nonprofit organizations such as One For All Kids, Boys & Girls Club of Metro Los Angeles and Boys & Girls Club of LA Harbor focuses on key initiatives, such as youth literacy, STEAM education, physical activity and career exploration. Additionally, Gronkowski will highlight his foundation, Gronk Nation Youth Foundation.

Additional LA Bowl Hosted By Gronk partners include: Four Roses Bourbon, TrophySmack, Universal Studios Hollywood, JR286, Roll Em Up and more.

For more information about the LA Bowl Hosted by Gronk and to purchase tickets and suites, visit www.LABowlGame.com and visit @LABowlGame on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.

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ABOUT LA BOWL HOSTED BY GRONK

The LA Bowl Hosted By Gronk is an annual collegiate football bowl game held at SoFi Stadium, home of the Los Angeles Rams and Los Angeles Chargers, in Inglewood, Calif. SoFi Stadium is the centerpiece of Hollywood Park, a near 300-acre mixed-use development being built by Rams Owner/Chairman E. Stanley Kroenke. Owned and operated by SoFi Stadium, LA Bowl Hosted By Gronk features the Mountain West’s No. 1 selection versus the Pac-12’s No. 5 selection, after the CFP selection. In addition to the matchup, LA Bowl Hosted By Gronk hosts a series of events for the teams, their families, fans and locals in the week leading up to the game, as well as year-round activities that engage the local community. For more information about the LA Bowl Hosted By Gronk, including ticketing, go to www.LABowlGame.com and visit @LABowlGame on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.

ABOUT ROB GRONKOWSKI

Regarded as one of the greatest tight ends of all time, Rob Gronkowski had two stints in the NFL, beginning with the New England Patriots (2010-2018). Gronkowski won three Super Bowls with the Patriots, and was named to five Pro Bowls, four First-team All-Pro’s, and won the NFL Comeback player of the Year in nine years with the team. After a brief retirement in 2019, Gronkowski returned to the NFL and spent two seasons in Tampa Bay (2020-2021) with his former quarterback, Tom Brady. Gronkowski won his fourth Super Bowl in 2021 with the Buccaneers. Before the end of his NFL tenure, he was named on the NFL 2010s All-Decade Team and the NFL 100^th Anniversary All-Time Team. He officially retired in 2022 after an 11-year career, ending with 92 touchdowns, 621 receptions, and over 9,200 yards. Off the field, Gronkowski works with the community through the Gronk Nation Youth Foundation. He focuses on inspiring youth to reach their maximum potential through sports, education, community, and fitness. Gronk and his brothers also operate Gronk Fitness, a business that sells Gronk-branded gym equipment.

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Inglewood, Calif. (October 3, 2023) – Equilon Enterprises LLC, dba Shell Oil Products US (“Shell”) has signed an agreement with SoFi Stadium, Hollywood Park, and the Los Angeles Rams in a multi-year sponsorship that names the multinational oil and gas company the exclusive fuel sponsor for all three entities. The agreement includes the Rams, the state-of-the-art SoFi Stadium, the 6,000-seat performance venue, YouTube Theater, and the near 300-acre mixed-use development, Hollywood Park, which is being built by Los Angeles Rams Owner/Chairman E. Stanley Kroenke.

“We’re delighted to make this commitment to the LA Rams and the Hollywood Park community,” said Barbara Stoyko, Senior Vice President Mobility Americas at Shell. “Shell has over 100 years of history in the Los Angeles area, and we’ve been fortunate to earn customers’ loyalty by providing them with the fuels or charging they need to power their journeys. With this new sponsorship, we’re able to further reward our Fuel Rewards members in the Los Angeles area with 25 cents off per gallon every time the Rams play.”

As part of the agreement, Shell will offer a promotion in which Fuel Rewards members in Los Angeles and greater surrounding areas will receive 25 cents per gallon off at the pump every Rams gameday whether they play at home or away. You must be a Fuel Rewards member and fuel up with Shell V-Power® Nitro+ Premium gasoline to receive the cents per gallon discount. The promotion will run through Rams regular season.

Furthering their commitment to the community, Shell will work with the Rams to support their Boys Flag Football efforts. Specifically, Shell will support Boys and Girls Club Flag Football teams across Los Angeles, providing equipment, jerseys and other tournament necessities.  In addition, Shell will sponsor the winning team from the November NFL Flag Rams Regional Tournament and send that team to the 2024 Pro Bowl Games presented by Verizon in Orlando in February 2024.

“Building on a relationship that began in 2018, we are thrilled to bring Shell to SoFi Stadium and Hollywood Park as well as work together across the greater Los Angeles community,” said Los Angeles Rams Chief Commercial Officer Jennifer Prince.  “As we look to celebrate football at all levels, we are grateful to have Shell come on board and support youth athletes and our efforts to increase access to flag football throughout Southern California.”

Additionally, Shell will work with SoFi Stadium and Hollywood Park to help bring to life one of its many community initiatives. Hollywood Park’s community initiatives focus on health and wellness, financial empowerment, STEAM education, and sustainability in Inglewood and the greater Los Angeles region. Shell will also engage guests at SoFi Stadium and YouTube Theater events, building out a number of activations each year that include VIP lounge seating, fan giveaways, seat upgrades, and more. Shell will look to host similar pop-ups in Hollywood Park’s retail space, which opened this summer.

“We’re thrilled to partner with an industry leader like Shell who matches our commitment to give back to the Inglewood and greater Los Angeles communities,” said Greg Kish, senior vice president, SoFi Stadium and Hollywood Park. “Shell has a long history in the Los Angeles area, and we look forward to working alongside them and the Los Angeles Rams throughout the season and beyond.” 

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About Hollywood Park

Spanning nearly 300 acres, Hollywood Park is the largest urban mixed-use development under construction in the Western United States. Anchored by an up to 890,000-square-foot retail area and surrounded by creative office space, Hollywood Park offers new sophisticated residences, public parks, a lake, and premier entertainment venues. The mixed-use development is all linked by walkable paseos and plazas and centered around the 3.1 million square-foot SoFi Stadium, one of Los Angeles’ most striking architectural structures. Stylish residences and a modern open-office campus will complement the entertainment and retail district, creating a world-class destination for both local and international guests. Located just six miles off the coast, a short drive from LAX and the City of Inglewood’s future Crenshaw/LAX Line, Hollywood Park is an iconic global destination for millions to enjoy. For more information, please visit www.hollywoodparkca.com.

About Los Angeles Rams

The Los Angeles Rams—Los Angeles’ original professional sports team and Super Bowl LVI Champions—stand as one of the oldest franchises in the National Football League. Since its founding in 1937, the team has garnered four World Championships and sent 30 of its members to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. As a professional sports team, the organization is committed to being a valuable civic partner and serving the greater Los Angeles area 365 days a year. The Rams play their home games at SoFi Stadium, which is located at Hollywood Park, a 298-acre sports and entertainment destination being developed by Los Angeles Rams Owner/Chairman E. Stanley Kroenke in Inglewood, California.

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Super-Middleweight star takes on Marcelo Coceres at YouTube Theater at Hollywood Park

Inglewood, Calif. (September 15, 2023) – Diego Pacheco, one of the hottest young fighters in the sport, will headline at home for the first time in his blossoming career when he takes on Marcelo Coceres for the WBO International and USWBC Super-Middleweight titles at YouTube Theater in Los Angeles on November 18, live worldwide on DAZN.

Tickets for Diego Pacheco vs Marcelo Coceres are on sale now at www.ticketmaster.com/ and matchroomboxing.com. For more information, visit YouTubeTheater.com.

Pacheco (19-0 16 KOs) was at his scintillating best in his last outing in July where he blitzed the dangerous Manuel Gallegos inside four rounds in Monterrey, Mexico – ending matters with a vicious attack after flooring Gallegos in the fourth with a trademark bodyshot and became the first man to stop the Mexican later in the round.

That was a second headline turn for the rangy South LA man having previously pummeled Jack Cullen into submission again in four rounds in Liverpool, England, in April, and now the 23-year-old earns a shorter trip to top the bill, doing so at YouTube Theater, a 6,000-seat venue situated under the same roof canopy as SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, where he grew up.

“I cannot wait to be headlining at home November 18 at YouTube Theater,” said Pacheco. “I am looking forward to making a statement and delivering another great performance for all my hometown fans.”

“YouTube Theater is thrilled to host Diego Pacheco’s first headlining fight for its second boxing event at the venue,” said Adolfo Romero, vice president, programming and booking, YouTube Theater at Hollywood Park. “Boxing is an important part of our programming story here at Hollywood Park, and we look forward to a great fight night.”

Standing in Pacheco’s way of another impressive showing at Super-Middleweight is former World title challenger Coceres (32-5-1 18 KOs). The Argentine returns to the city of his biggest night, where he met WBO ruler Billy Joe Saunders for the World title in November 2019, and the 32-year-old is set to provide Pacheco with the biggest test of his career to date.

“November 18, in his backyard, this is what warriors do,” said Coceres. “I have a lot of respect for Pacheco, he’s a good fighter, but he’s still young and he has time. This is my time now.

I’ve been here before. I’ve been to war. Let’s see how the young boy does when his back is against the wall.

“I’m bringing everything into this fight. I can’t afford another loss at this point in my career. This is make or break and I’m leaving everything I have in the ring come November 18.”

“Diego is a superstar in the making – and I am thrilled that he’s headlining at YouTube Theater in his LA home,” said promoter Eddie Hearn. “This young man continues to cut through the opposition with power and precision, and I believe that Los Angeles has a new future sporting icon on its hands – and this is going to be the perfect night for Diego to show just that.”

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About Matchroom Boxing
Matchroom Boxing is the world’s leading boxing promotional outfit putting on major stadium and arena shows across the globe. Headed up by boxing supremo Eddie Hearn, Matchroom has been among the world leaders in major boxing promotion and production for over a quarter of a century since its launch in 1987. With an unrivalled stable of world-class fighters, Matchroom’s unique expertise in promotion, staging and television productions cements its position as the No.1 promoter in the sport.

About DAZN

DAZN Group is one of the fastest growing sports media companies in the world. Headquartered in the UK and with employees in over 25 countries, our businesses touch every aspect of the way fans engage with sports; from production, through to content distribution and commercialisation. DAZN Group is home to DAZN, the leading global sport destination, as well as the popular sport portal, DAZN News. DAZN is leading the charge to give sports fans around the world access to sport anytime, anywhere. DAZN is available on most connected devices including smart TVs, set-top boxes, streaming sticks, smartphones, tablets, PCs and game consoles. DAZN is now live in more than 200 countries and territories after first launching in Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Japan in 2016. Visit DAZNgroup.com for more information.

About YouTube Theater

YouTube Theater is a 6,000-seat performance venue located at Hollywood Park, a near 300-acre sports and entertainment destination in Inglewood Calif., being developed by Los Angeles Rams Owner/Chairman E. Stanley Kroenke. The state-of-the-art theater is a 227,000 square foot, three-story indoor venue situated under the same roof canopy as SoFi Stadium and American Airlines Plaza. The venue can be configured to house three different crowd capacities, including intimate settings with minimum capacities of 3,400 and 4,400. Equipped with premium finishes throughout, the venue also offers guests both an interior and exterior balcony, luxury boxes, an industry room, and a private club with premium seats. Opened in August 2021, YouTube Theater is equipped to host a variety of events, including concerts, awards shows, esports competitions, community gatherings, conferences and more. For more information, visit YouTubeTheater.com.

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Inglewood, Calif. (September 13, 2023) – Hollywood Park and Gallagher, a global insurance brokerage, risk management and consulting services company, entered into a multi-year partnership that names Gallagher as the official insurance brokerage for the state-of-the-art SoFi Stadium, and the 6,000-seat performance venue, YouTube Theater. This partnership also includes the near 300-acre mixed-use development, Hollywood Park, which is being built by Los Angeles Rams Owner/Chairman E. Stanley Kroenke, and is inclusive of its retail, residential and office offerings.

“Gallagher has a longstanding presence in southern California, and this new partnership is an opportunity for us to continue connecting with the communities where we live and work,” said Christopher Mead, Chief Marketing Officer at Gallagher. “Hollywood Park serves as a gathering spot and we are excited to expand our relationships and impact in this energetic business and entertainment landscape.” 

As part of the agreement, the indoor-outdoor, garden-terraced premium club space formerly known as the Patio and Chairman’s Club at SoFi Stadium will be renamed The Gallagher Garden and The Gallagher Club. The comprehensive partnership focuses on community empowerment and drives additional brand awareness for Gallagher in the sports industry across southern California. Additionally, Gallagher will dedicate resources to community elements and invest in serving Inglewood and the greater Los Angeles region.

“We are proud to welcome Gallagher as the official insurance brokerage of Hollywood Park,” said Greg Kish, senior vice president, revenue, SoFi Stadium and Hollywood Park. “Gallagher’s presence throughout the Southern California region and its commitment to the local community made them a natural partner for the project.”

Hollywood Park and Gallagher will collaborate across Hollywood Park’s many community initiatives, including a presenting partnership of their small business workshop series, named The Playbook at Hollywood Park presented by Gallagher. This series hosts local Inglewood businesses annually for a series of workshops to provide marketing and business resources inclusive of business development, marketing principles, and business solutions sessions. Additionally, the sessions open a discourse about how best to support local businesses through opportunities onsite.

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About Hollywood Park

Spanning nearly 300 acres, Hollywood Park is the largest urban mixed-use development under construction in the Western United States. Anchored by an 890,000-square-foot retail area and surrounded by creative office space, Hollywood Park offers new sophisticated residences, public parks, a lake, and premier entertainment venues. The mixed-use development is all linked by walkable paseos and plazas and centered around the 3.1 million square-foot SoFi Stadium, one of Los Angeles’ most striking architectural structures. Stylish residences and a modern open-office campus will complement the entertainment and retail district, creating a world-class destination for both local and international guests. Located just six miles off the coast, a short drive from LAX and the City of Inglewood’s future Crenshaw/LAX Line, Hollywood Park is an iconic global destination for millions to enjoy. For more information, please visit www.hollywoodparkca.com.

About Gallagher

Gallagher is one of the world’s largest insurance brokerage, risk management and consulting firms. As a community insurance broker and trusted local consultant, we help people and businesses move forward with confidence. With more than 48,000 people working around the globe, we’re connected to the places where we do business and to every community we call home. Managing risk with customized solutions and a full spectrum of services, helping you foster a thriving workforce, and always holding ourselves to the highest standards of ethics to help you face every challenge—that’s The Gallagher Way. For more, visit www.ajg.com.

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The new location will open on September 23 with The New Contemporaries, Vol 3, the third edition of the gallery’s flagship exhibition series

Inglewood, Calif. (September 7, 2023) – Residency Art Gallery is pleased to present The New Contemporaries, Vol 3, the inaugural exhibition at the gallery’s new location at Hollywood Park in Inglewood, California. The New Contemporaries, Vol 3 will be on view from September 23rd through November 10th, 2023, with an opening reception taking place on Saturday, September 23rd from 4–9pm, co-hosted by The Los Angeles Times’ Image Magazine. Hollywood Park is a near 300-acre mixed-use development being built by Los Angeles Rams Owner/Chairman E. Stanley Kroenke.

The latest addition to South Central Los Angeles’ new cultural destination, Residency’s new home within the hub of Hollywood Park is poised to offer the neighboring community greater access to expanded arts and cultural programming. The gallery will continue to host exhibitions, artist talks, workshops, and other public programs, affirming their mission to uplift BIPOC artists and serve the historical South Central Los Angeles community. Residency’s Hollywood Park location will now serve as their main gallery, with their original location at 310 East Queen St. to be transformed into Residency’s Project Space, with programming to be announced.

“Since 2016, Residency has always intended to uplift artists of color and empower our South Central community with an art space that we can call our own,” says Rick Garzon, founder and executive director of Residency Art Gallery. “Our new space and the possibilities being created through the Hollywood Park development, will allow Residency to continue on this path, ushering in a new chapter for the gallery, our exhibiting artists and the community as a whole.”

Residency Art Gallery will be the second tenant to open within Hollywood Park’s newly opened retail area. The retail district opened in July 2023 with Cinepolis Luxury Cinemas and will continue to expand in a phased approach as new tenants open their doors to the public. Hollywood Park will feature up to 890,000 square feet of retail, with its Phase 1 offering reaching 500,000 square feet.  

“Residency Art Gallery is a mainstay in Inglewood and now an important part of our Hollywood Park community,” said Jason Witt, senior director, Community Affairs and Engagement, SoFi Stadium and Hollywood Park. “We’re excited to bring the incredible art and culture exhibitions featured at the Residency Art Gallery to Hollywood Park for community access year-round.”

The third installment of The New Contemporaries—Residency’s flagship exhibition series, showcasing new commissions from emerging artists based across the United States—features work by 18 rising talents: Edmund Arevalo, Jonni Cheatwood, Cash Cooper, Maya Fuji, Daniela Garcia Hamilton, Rugiyatou Jallow, Gbenga Komolafe, Spandita Malik, Will Maxen, Nikkolos Mohammed, Kariny Padilla, Ronnie Robinson, Jacob Rochester, LaRissa Rogers, Esperanza Rosas (Runsy), Kristofferson San Pablo, Ashley Teamer, Michael Tran.

The works on view spotlight the various modes through which Black, Latinx, Indigenous, and Asian artists define self-authorship in resistance to fetishization, commodification, and appropriation within the mainstream media landscape. Reflecting upon their lived experiences and positionality, the participating artists have been tasked to represent how their practices embody their expression and movement within our nation’s evolving political landscape, whether through self-care, protection, spirituality, or protest.

The exhibition’s opening celebration will include a private VIP reception co-hosted by Super, a multidisciplinary creative and learning community dedicated to Black and Latinx artists. For the public reception hosted in collaboration with LA Times Image Magazine, Residency will welcome a special performance by artist Autumn Breon titled “Still Here”, whose practice investigates the visual vocabulary of liberation through a queer Black feminist lens. Also taking place will be DJ sets by Rush Davis, Fredrique, Gbenga, and Terrell Brooks, with additional programming to be announced.

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ABOUT RESIDENCY ART GALLERY

Founded in 2016, Residency Art Gallery is one of very few Black-owned commercial art galleries created with the purpose of serving historical South Central Los Angeles and the city’s communities of color. Residency Art Gallery, celebrates contemporary artists that continue to make projects for their own communities. The artists exhibited at Residency tell multifaceted stories that speak directly to their community’s history, identity and resilience, yet these stories are often engulfed and misappropriated within the predominantly White, affluent and largely inaccessible art spaces in other regions of the city. Residency Art Gallery answers the simple question, “How can work made by artists of color be seen by the intended audience in their own neighborhoods?”

ABOUT HOLLYWOOD PARK

Spanning nearly 300 acres, Hollywood Park is the largest urban mixed-use development under construction in the Western United States.  Anchored by an up to 890,000-square-foot retail area and surrounded by creative office space, Hollywood Park offers new sophisticated residences, public parks, a lake, and premier entertainment venues. The mixed-use development is all linked by walkable paseos and plazas and centered around the newly completed 3.1 million square-foot SoFi Stadium, one of Los Angeles’ most striking architectural structures. Stylish residences and a modern open-office campus will complement the entertainment and retail district, creating a world-class destination for both local and international guests. Located just six miles off the coast, a short drive from LAX and the City of Inglewood’s future Crenshaw/LAX Line, Hollywood Park is poised to become an iconic global destination for millions to enjoy. For more information, please visit www.hollywoodparkca.com. 

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