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Vernell “Pop Snoop” Varnado, icon Grayson “The Professor” Boucher, & Mario “Scar the Cholo” Ponce join TCAA to expand cross-generational influence.

NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, February 14, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Talent Concierge^® Artists Agency (TCAA), a premier boutique agency representing influential celebrities, entertainers, professional athletes, cultural visionaries, corporate leaders, and more, proudly announces the signing of three dynamic personalities: Vernell “Pop Snoop” Varnado, Grayson Scott “The Professor” Boucher, and Mario “Scar the Cholo” Ponce. These additions reflect TCAA’s continued commitment to representing talent that shapes culture, inspires audiences, and bridges communities through authenticity, diversity, and impact.

Vernell “Pop Snoop” Varnado: Service, Soul, and Cultural Legacy

Vernell Varnado, widely known as Pop Snoop, is recognized as the father of global hip-hop icon Snoop Dogg (Calvin Broadus Jr.), yet his own story stands as one of courage, resilience, and musical heritage. Born in Magnolia, Mississippi, Varnado is a Vietnam War veteran who earned three Purple Hearts for his bravery in combat. A testament to extraordinary sacrifice and patriotism. Following his military service, he lived a life rooted in humility and hard work, later working as a mail carrier in Detroit. A singer and musician with deep ties to gospel and soul music, Pop Snoop helped foster a musical foundation that influenced his son’s early exposure to church music and performance. Over time, he and Snoop Dogg built a positive and respectful relationship grounded in understanding and family pride.

At TCAA, Pop Snoop will expand into legacy storytelling, speaking engagements, brand collaborations, and appearances that celebrate service, faith, perseverance, and cultural heritage.

Grayson “The Professor” Boucher: Streetball Legend and Global Media Powerhouse

Grayson Scott “The Professor” Boucher has become one of the most recognized streetball players in the world. Turning professional at 18, he rose to prominence on the AND1 Mixtape Tour, starring in multiple seasons of ESPN’s AND1 Streetball and helping define an era of basketball entertainment.
Since then, Boucher has performed in over 40 countries, building a digital audience exceeding 20 million followers and generating more than 1 billion YouTube views. His viral content, including the wildly successful Spiderman Basketball series, has redefined sports entertainment in the digital age.
Boucher’s on-screen presence extends to Hollywood and streaming platforms, including appearances in Netflix’s hit film Hustle (2022) and the documentary Untold: The Rise and Fall of AND1. Known for his creativity, discipline, and underdog mindset, The Professor continues to inspire young athletes and entrepreneurs worldwide.

Through TCAA, he will further expand opportunities in branded content, live events, keynote appearances, youth engagement initiatives, and media production.

Mario “Scar the Cholo” Ponce: Culture, Comedy, and Connection

Mario “Scar the Cholo” Ponce is a breakout social media influencer and actor best known for his role in the widely popular digital series Cholos Try. With more than 40 million views across platforms, Scar has built a loyal audience through humor, authenticity, and cultural storytelling.
Scar’s distinct on-screen presence, blending a classic cholo aesthetic with warmth and wit, has helped reshape perceptions and challenge stereotypes associated with cholo identity. His work highlights cultural pride while making audiences laugh, think, and connect. As digital media continues to redefine entertainment, Scar stands at the forefront of culture-forward storytelling.

At TCAA, he will broaden his reach through brand partnerships, scripted and unscripted media opportunities, appearances, and expanded digital ventures.

“We are excited to welcome Pop Snoop, Grayson, and Scar to the TCAA family,” said Connie Pheiff, Founder and Board Chair of Talent Concierge^® Artists Agency. “Each of these individuals represents cultural influence in a powerful and unique way, from legacy and service, to global sports entertainment, to authentic digital storytelling. They are building bridges across generations and communities, and that aligns perfectly with our mission to elevate bold voices and create meaningful impact.”

At Talent Concierge^® Artists Agency, these three talents will expand their platforms across speaking engagements, live events, media collaborations, and brand partnerships, amplifying their stories while creating new opportunities for engagement worldwide.

About Vernell “Pop Snoop” Varnado

Vernell Varnado is a Vietnam War veteran, musician, and cultural figure known for his legacy of service and musical influence. As the father of Snoop Dogg, he played a foundational role in shaping one of hip-hop’s most iconic artists while maintaining a life grounded in resilience, humility, and faith.

About Grayson “The Professor” Boucher

Grayson “The Professor” Boucher is a world-renowned streetball legend, actor, and digital creator. Rising to fame through the AND1 Mixtape Tour, he has since built a global following with over one billion video views and appearances in major film and streaming projects. He continues to inspire audiences through sport, entrepreneurship, and creativity.

About Mario “Scar the Cholo” Ponce

Mario “Scar the Cholo” Ponce is a social media influencer and actor recognized for his role in Cholos Try. With tens of millions of views across digital platforms, Scar blends humor and cultural authenticity to challenge stereotypes and celebrate community through engaging content.

About Talent Concierge^® Artists Agency (TCAA)

Talent Concierge^® Artists Agency (TCAA) is a brand, marketing, and PR agency for influential celebrities, entertainers, professional athletes, and industry visionaries, connecting bold voices with world-class brands. Learn more at https://www.tcaa.co.

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LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, February 14, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Larry Coleman 2020 and KOAT Records proudly announce the “No Kings” West Coast Tour with Kottonmouth Kings, a powerful collaboration that unites bold independence, raw energy, and an unfiltered message of creative freedom. The highly anticipated tour will stretch from Oregon to Colorado, bringing fans a series of high-energy performances, unforgettable experiences, and an authentic celebration of music and unity.

“The ‘No Kings’ Tour represents what we stand for — freedom, expression, and no limits,” said Larry Coleman. “Bringing Kottonmouth Kings into this wave takes it to another level. Together, we’re creating something real for the fans — movement, message, and music that hits home.”

KOAT Records’ Executive Director, Tre Williams, added, “This tour captures the spirit of independence and collaboration. Larry and the Kottonmouth Kings share an unmatched passion for connecting with their audiences, and their combined energy is going to set the West ablaze from Oregon to Colorado.”

The Larry Coleman 2020 x KOAT Records “No Kings” West Coast Tour with Kottonmouth Kings will feature live sets, surprise appearances, exclusive merchandise, and immersive fan experiences throughout the tour. Limited VIP packages and behind-the-scenes access will also be available for dedicated supporters.

Fans can find tour dates, tickets, and exclusive updates at www.larrycoleman2020.com and www.koatrecords.store.

About Larry Coleman 2020
Larry Coleman is a trailblazing artist and cultural visionary known for his innovation and authenticity. His movement transcends music — it’s a voice for individuality, freedom, and the power of staying true to your story.

About KOAT Records
KOAT Records is an independent label built on creativity and empowerment. The label champions visionary artists who challenge convention, elevate their communities, and push music forward on their own terms.

About Kottonmouth Kings
Kottonmouth Kings are icons of the independent music scene, fusing hip-hop, rock, and counterculture into a signature sound that has influenced fans for decades. Their commitment to self-expression and boundary-breaking artistry continues to inspire new generations.

For press inquiries, please contact Free Agent Music or KOAT Records at press@koatrecords.store.

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Arsenic Kitchen Spotted At NAMM 2026

ANAHEIM, CA, UNITED STATES, February 13, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Fresh off the heels of their theatrical EP release Handbook for the Recently Deceased, Phoenix-based post-hardcore outfit Arsenic Kitchen made waves at this year’s NAMM Show in Anaheim, California. The band’s attendance marks a pivotal moment in a breakout year that has seen them transition from local heavy hitters to a touring force.

During the convention, the band connected with key industry figures, including renowned music marketing strategist Matt Bacon (known online as bacon.bitts). Bacon, the founder of Dropout Media, is a staple of the heavy music community, known for his no-nonsense advice for independent artists. The band also met with Brandon Toews (@brandon.toews), an influential drummer, author, and Content Director for Drumeo. These connections highlight Arsenic Kitchen’s commitment to expanding their professional network as they navigate the modern music landscape.

“Meeting minds like Matt and Brandon was a highlight of the weekend,” said a band representative. “It’s validating to discuss the future of rock with people who truly understand the industry.”

This appearance follows a massive 2025 for Arsenic Kitchen. In late 2025, they released Handbook for the Recently Deceased, a concept-heavy EP featuring the single “Devil’s Advocate.” The release was celebrated with a main-stage performance at the Desert Grey Festival and preceded by their multi-city “Distilled Alliances Tour.” Known for blending the theatrical horror of Ice Nine Kills with the progressive melodies of Coheed & Cambria, Arsenic Kitchen has quickly built a reputation for high-octane, visually stunning live performances.

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The National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Show is the global music industry’s largest trade event. Held annually in Anaheim, it serves as the premier stage for music products, pro audio, and event technology, drawing over 100,000 attendees to network and showcase the latest innovations in gear.

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Australian worship leader Darlene Zschech releases a new version, “Shout To The Lord (All The Earth),” with Ana Paula Valadão & Ingrid Rosario.

NASHVILLE, TN, UNITED STATES, February 13, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Australian worship leader and songwriter Darlene Zschech releases a powerful new recording, “Shout To The Lord (All The Earth),” featuring Ana Paula Valadão and Ingrid Rosario with Integrity Music. The release unites voices that helped carry one of the most influential worship songs of all time across nations and languages, with this version featuring all three languages of English, Spanish, and Portuguese. “Shout To The Lord (All The Earth)” is available now on all streaming platforms, here.

Zschech is perhaps best known for writing the worship anthem “Shout to the Lord,” which has been sung by millions worldwide and translated into more than 20 languages. Originally written in 1993 during a season of personal financial struggle and discouragement, the song was inspired by Psalms 96 and 100 and composed in just 20 minutes on an out-of-tune piano. The song was recorded in 1994 and became a global worship standard. Over the past three decades, “Shout to the Lord” has received multiple Dove Award nominations and has become a defining expression of congregational worship.

Ana Paula Valadão and Ingrid Rosario were among the earliest international voices to carry the song beyond English-speaking audiences—Valadão introducing it to Portuguese-speaking churches in 1998, and Rosario to Spanish-speaking congregations in 1999. Their collaboration on “Shout To The Lord (All The Earth)” reflects both their historic connection to the song and its enduring impact.

This new release celebrates more than 30 years since the song was written, offering a fresh expression that highlights the shared language of worship. “Shout To The Lord (All The Earth)” portrays unified praise across cultures, echoing the biblical vision of every tongue lifting one voice in worship.

More than a re-recording, the release stands as a testament to God’s work around the world and a rallying call for the global church to praise together.

ABOUT DARLENE ZSCHECH: Darlene Zschech is an acclaimed Australian composer, worship leader, pastor, author, and speaker who helped pioneer the modern worship movement in the Church from the 1990s onwards. Her song “Shout to the Lord” is just one example of the breadth of her artistry, reaching Christ followers worldwide and in many languages. She has been recognized with multiple awards and the achievement of 16 Gold and one Platinum ARIA album. Darlene’s passion for serving God and people led her to pastor Hope Unlimited Church (HopeUC) alongside her husband, Mark, and to initiate HOPE: Global, a nonprofit organization bringing hope to people through education in many countries across Africa and Asia. She is also the author of six books, seeking to mentor and serve other artists and leaders. Through it all, family remains the highest priority, as she explains: “First and foremost, I am a woman who simply and wholeheartedly loves Christ, and serves Him through loving my family, serving the church, and speaking up for those who cannot speak for themselves.”

ABOUT INTEGRITY MUSIC: Integrity Music is part of the Cook Media Global family, a nonprofit global resource provider serving the Church with life-transforming materials. With offices in both the US and the UK, Integrity Music, based in Franklin, Tenn., and Brighton, East Sussex, is committed to bringing songs that magnify the name of Jesus to the Church and its leaders worldwide. https://www.integritymusic.com/

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Time4Sharing.org recognizes Dr. Mathew Knowles for his advocacy and leadership in support of children and early cancer awareness.

ORLANDO, FL, UNITED STATES, February 13, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Time 4 Sharing Mission I’M Possible Corp. (time4sharing.org), a global children’s charity, announced that Ambassador Dr. Mathew Knowles, cancer survivor, outspoken advocate for early cancer testing, and father of recording artist Beyoncé Knowles-Carter, has received the organization’s Humanitarian Leadership Lighthouse Award for exemplary, selfless leadership.

The Leadership Lighthouse Award recognizes leaders who inspire others through service and courage, especially those facing extreme adversity. Time 4 Sharing Mission I’M Possible Corp. salutes Dr. Knowles for using his platform to encourage early testing and screenings, a message the organization says is helping save lives.

“We applaud his leadership and exemplary servant heart,” said Coach M J Tolan, co-founder of Time 4 Sharing Mission I’M Possible Events.

For more than 25 years, Mission I’M Possible events through time4sharing.org have advocated for over 17,500 children impacted by adversity, hunger, poverty, physical and mental challenges, and cancer. With Ambassadors across Asia, Africa, the Middle East, Europe, and the USA, the organization creates uplifting “Fun Days” for underserved children, bringing joy, encouragement, and support to children and families who need it most.

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New social justice hymn calls communities to renewed civic action

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, February 13, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — As voting rights and civic participation return to the forefront of America’s national debate, faith leaders, musicians, and civic partners have launched the nationwide Just Like Selma Civic Engagement Campaign. The initiative aims to mobilize congregations and community institutions in all 50 states and more than 100 cities, drawing on the historic role of houses of worship as centers of education, advocacy, and moral leadership.

The February launch also coincides with the centennial observance of Negro History Week, now recognized as Black History Month. Organizers say the campaign honors that legacy by linking remembrance with action, building social justice awareness and expanding voter engagement efforts rooted in the faith-based organizing model that shaped the Civil Rights Movement.

At the heart of the campaign is Just Like Selma, a new anthem by award-winning composer and faith leader, Nolan Williams Jr. The social justice hymn connects the legacy of the 1965 Selma voting rights movement to today’s civic landscape, echoing the historic role of songs such as We Shall Overcome. His NEWorks Productions conceived of this new campaign.

“Just Like Selma reminds us that the work of Selma is not finished, music has always galvanized communities in moments of moral clarity,” said Williams, “That is why we are inviting congregations and civic organizations nationwide to join us in this special hymn-sing project.”

To date, participants representing 19 denominations in 87 cities and 39 states plus the District of Columbia are participating in the campaign. All participating churches and organizations receive resources, including hymn sheet music and presentation toolkits. The resources provide guidance for incorporating the hymn’s message and historical context into ongoing social justice activities. To ensure accessibility, all resources are available as downloadable digital files, supporting campaign engagement.

“This campaign reflects the historic role of Black churches as trusted community institutions where civic participation has long been taught as both a right and a responsibility,” said Rev. Dr. David Peoples, President, Progressive National Baptist Convention. “As new generations face renewed battles over democracy, access, and equality, the hymn Just Like Selma reminds us that the courage and strategy of Dr. Martin Luther King and those who marched across the Edmund Pettus Bridge remain urgently relevant as we move beyond just voter participation to full civic engagement.”

Faith leaders emphasize that the initiative intentionally links remembrance with action, honoring the past while preparing communities for civic participation today.

“As co-founder and long-time chief executive of The Faith & Politics Institute, I’ve walked with the late Congressman John Lewis and his colleagues across Selma’s Edmund Pettus Bridge, reflecting on the sacrifice and courage that shaped our democracy,” said Rev Doug Tanner. “Just Like Selma draws a clear and compelling line from that history to the moral choices before us today, urging us to honor that legacy through action.”

Bishop Vashti McKenzie, president and general secretary of the National Council of Churches of Christ said, “The erosion of the Voting Rights Act shows how fragile our democracy has become and reminds us that justice must be actively defended. The faith community stands at the intersection of justice and hope. Protecting democratic access is sacred work, and our collective voice still carries power.”

The campaign will provide support to all faiths, as well as to any churches, educational institutions and civic organizations that want to incorporate the hymn into worship services and social justice activities. Organizations interested in participating can find more information and register for materials on the Just Like Selma web portal.

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Original cast recordings available February 15 on all major streaming platforms

FORT MILL, SC, UNITED STATES, February 13, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — For the first time in its history, NarroWay is making its original music publicly available for download and streaming.

Beginning February 15, the full soundtrack to “Ain’t Got No Men!” will be available on Spotify, Apple Music, iTunes, Amazon and all major digital music platforms.

This milestone marks the first time NarroWay audiences—and music lovers everywhere—can take the theatre’s original songs beyond the stage and into their homes, cars and playlists.

Four Cast Recordings – One Powerful Story

Because Ain’t Got No Men! features four different casts, NarroWay is releasing four distinct soundtracks, each showcasing different soloists while preserving the heart and energy of the show. The album includes nine original songs, spanning a wide range of musical styles:

“Just One Girl” – a country sound reminiscent of the deep harmonies of The Judds

“Hormones” – edgy, humorous and crowd-pleasing

“Three Cheers for Jesus” – an electrifying number that feels like a rowdy basketball game

“Not Without a Fight” and “If God Says I Can” – uplifting declarations of determination

“I Am He,” “Give Faith a Fighting Chance,” and “All I’ll Ever Need” – heartfelt songs of conviction and compassion

And the toe-tapping, laugh-out-loud title track, “Ain’t Got No Men!”

All music was written by NarroWay founders, writers and directors K. Rebecca Martin and Yvonne H. Clark, with Clark serving as composer.

“For decades, audiences have asked us how they could get NarroWay’s music,” said Clark. “We’re thrilled to finally say—it’s here.”

A Long-Awaited Release

The tracks were recorded at the NarroWay Theatre as the cast prepared to open the show in May. As in all NarroWay shows, everyone on stage sings in “Ain’t Got No Men!” So when the soundtrack was recorded, it was important to Martin and Clark that the full cast be on the recording. More than 100 women participated. “It’s hard to find a place to record that many people,” notes Clark. “So we did it on site at the theatre.” Following the full ensemble recording, soloists, duets and trios had to be added – all the while bringing up a full scale Broadway-style show.

While the soundtracks drop on February 15, pre-save links for Spotify are available on NarroWay’s website now. When guests sign up on the pre-save link, music will appear in their playlists as soon as the albums go live. Additional quick links will be available on the site once the soundtracks drop.

Patrons have requested access to NarroWay’s original music for years. This release answers that call—and signals more to come. While “Ain’t Got No Men!” is the first NarroWay soundtrack to debut on streaming and download platforms, it will not be the last.

Currently on stage through February 28, “Ain’t Got No Men!” is NarroWay’s newest Broadway-style musical. The heartfelt comedy delivers laughter, hope and a powerful message of second chances.

Known as “The Broadway of Christian Entertainment,” NarroWay will celebrate 30 years of world-class theatre in 2027. Located in Fort Mill, South Carolina, the theatre continues its mission of producing professional, faith-based productions that inspire audiences of all ages.

For tickets to “Ain’t Got No Men!” or more information about the soundtrack release, visit NarroWay’s website or follow NarroWay on social media.

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