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Hi,Jared-I am writing this to let you and JK know where I am. I was taken to NYU Langone in Mineola on Wed. night, Dec.18. I had fainted at home and woke up on the floor. Anyway I have been here taking IV antibiotics for my leg infection etc. Hoping to do some physical therapy at a local rehab near Mineola soon. And get back home.

     Tell JK I miss him very much. I have had no way to communicate- iPhone is of order.  Please try my usual iPhone no.,at the hospital, or my hospital number there.(363-202-0096)

there. No texting. Regards, Linda Guggino RSVP. PS Hope to get my iPhone fixed soon, or a new one. 216.165.127.65 (talk) 02:04, 22 December 2024 (UTC)[reply]

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Jared Paul

Jared Paul is an American entrepreneur, artist manager, and event producer. He is the founder and CEO of Faculty Inc., a company specializing in artist management and live event production. Paul is known for managing pop music acts such as New Kids on the Block, Big Time Rush, and Lea Michele, and for producing a wide range of concert tours and live experiences. <ref name="Billboard1">[https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/7693245/la-faculty-productions-new-kids-on-the-block Jared Paul and Faculty Productions]. Billboard. Retrieved 2017-11-09.</ref>

Career

Early Work

Paul began his career as Director of Entertainment for Washington Sports and Entertainment, overseeing events at what was then the MCI Center (now Capital One Arena) in Washington, D.C., from 1999 to 2004. He later worked as a personal manager at Azoff Music from 2004 to 2012.

Faculty Inc.

In 2006, Paul founded Faculty Inc., which manages artists and produces touring and one-off live events. Faculty has worked on high-profile tours, fan events, and immersive experiences both in North America and internationally. <ref name="THR">[https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/jared-paul-boy-bands-boston-strong-394460 From Boy Bands to Boston Strong: How Jared Paul Puts on a Show]. The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2017-11-09.</ref>

Artist Management

In 2007, Paul began managing New Kids on the Block, helping to organize their reunion after a 13-year hiatus. Under his management, the group has released new music and toured extensively, including arena tours in the U.S., South America, and Europe, and a co-headlining tour with the Backstreet Boys. Faculty has also produced New Kids on the Block’s fan convention and concerts at Fenway Park and a Las Vegas residency scheduled for 2025–2026. <ref>[https://cheddar.com/media/new-kids-on-the-block-finds-a-second-life-with-millennials "New Kids on the Block Finds a Second Life With Millennials"]. Cheddar. Retrieved 2017-11-09.</ref><ref>[https://chicago.suntimes.com/2023/5/23/new-kids-on-the-block-convention-a-first-for-fans Chicago Sun-Times]. May 23, 2023.</ref><ref>[https://people.com/nkotb-reviving-magic-summer-tour People Magazine]. May 27, 2024.</ref>

Since 2009, Faculty has also managed Big Time Rush, producing their early tours and facilitating their reunion in 2021. The group has since headlined multiple U.S. and international tours. <ref>[https://www.eonline.com/news/1312849/inside-big-time-rushs-reunion-8-years-in-the-making E! Online]. December 17, 2021.</ref><ref>[https://www.celebsecrets.com/big-time-rush-can't-get-enough-review Celeb Secrets]. July 5, 2023.</ref><ref>[https://themusicuniverse.com/big-time-rush-on-ice-spectacle Big Time Rush Ice Show – The Music Universe]. December 18, 2024.</ref>

Paul began working with Lea Michele in 2010 and has produced several of her live concerts, including her Carnegie Hall debut in 2023 and a planned tour for 2025. <ref>[https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Review-Lea-Michele-Makes-a-Landmark-Debut-at-Carnegie-Hall BroadwayWorld]. November 1, 2023.</ref>

In addition to these artists, Paul has managed or co-managed talent such as Sabrina Carpenter, Hilary Duff, Nicole Scherzinger, Leona Lewis, and The Smashing Pumpkins.

Live Event Production

Faculty is the long-time producer of the Dancing with the Stars: Live! tour in association with BBC Studios, having produced the tour annually since 2007. <ref>[https://www.forbes.com/sites/sethcohen/2024/01/29/dancing-with-the-stars-tour Forbes]. January 29, 2024.</ref><ref>[https://www.broadwayworld.com/cincinnati/article/REVIEW-Dancing-with-the-Stars-Live-2025-Tour Broadway World]. February 21, 2025.</ref>

Other production credits include national tours for:

America’s Got Talent Live!
American Idol Live!
So You Think You Can Dance
Glee Live!
The Sing-Off Tour
MOVE Live Tour (with Derek and Julianne Hough)
Max & Val Tour

Faculty has also produced one-off events such as:

Boston Strong, a 2013 benefit concert at TD Garden for victims of the Boston Marathon bombings, which raised over $1 million.
Mixtape Festival, a pop music festival held at Hersheypark Stadium from 2012–2016 featuring acts such as New Kids on the Block, TLC, Jonas Brothers, and others. <ref>[https://www.nme.com/news/music/tlc-7-1252500 NME]. July 29, 2013.</ref>

Immersive and Family Experiences

In 2017, Paul and Faculty launched HAPPY PLACE, an immersive pop-up art exhibit designed for social media engagement. The exhibit has toured cities across North America, Australia, and New Zealand. <ref>[https://www.urbandaddy.com/articles/40995/your-guide-to-happy-place-the-most-instagrammable-pop-up-in-america UrbanDaddy]. 2018.</ref><ref>[https://time.com/5034823/happy-place-los-angeles/ Time Magazine]. November 2017.</ref><ref>[https://www.architecturaldigest.com/story/happy-place-museum-is-about-to-brighten-up-your-instagram Architectural Digest]. 2017.</ref>

In 2023, Faculty began producing Cocomelon Party Time, a family entertainment event based on the popular children’s YouTube channel Cocomelon. The show has toured across the U.S. and Canada.

LBRose1 (talk) 16:58, 29 April 2025 (UTC)[reply]