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Hard Rock International Acquires Majority Stake of Globe Entertainment and Media Corp's Historic Pop Culture Archive of Rare Images and Iconic Collectibles

Hard Rock International acquired a majority stake in Globe Entertainment and Media Corp on May 23, 2025, in Hollywood, Florida.
The acquisition aligned with Hard Rock’s goal to enhance its memorabilia collection by incorporating GEM’s extensive archive, which holds millions of photographs alongside unique and valuable collectibles.
GEM's collection includes rare and exclusive items dating back to the early days of Hollywood in the 1930s, covering significant periods of U.S. history and extending into contemporary popular culture, with highlights such as signed sports memorabilia, celebrity portraits, and memorable concert tickets.
Jim Allen, Hard Rock's Chairman and CEO of Seminole Gaming, said the acquisition “opens new doors in the collectibles market” and adds an extraordinary visual archive to their legacy.
This acquisition allows Hard Rock to preserve cultural history while integrating GEM’s vast visual treasures into its already extensive collection of over 88,000 music memorabilia pieces.

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Hard Rock International Acquires Majority Stake of Globe Entertainment and Media Corp's Historic Pop Culture Archive of Rare Images and Iconic Collectibles

HOLLYWOOD, Fla., May 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Hard Rock International announces its majority acquisition of Globe Entertainment and Media Corp (GEM)—one of the world's largest private archives of music, celebrity and film photography assets from the past century with over…

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