HYBE founder on BTS fans’ NFT concerns: “As of now, we haven’t announced anything”

Nia DaCosta (Candyman) has been tapped to direct an adaptation of Ta-Nehisi Coates’ 2019 debut novel The Water Dancer for MGM, Plan B, Harpo Films and Maceo-Lyn.

“Candyman” director Nia DaCosta has found her next film and has been set to direct an adaptation of Ta-Nehisi Coates’ book “The Water Dancer” for MGM. Coates adapted the script based on his #1 New York Times Bestselling Novel of the same name. The film adaptation is being produced by Maceo-Lyn, Brad Pitt’s Plan B and Oprah Winfrey’s Harpo Films.

Michelle Keegan and Mark Wright are in the process of building their dream home and recently gave fans an exciting update on one of the lavish features inside the soon-to-be Essex mansion.RELATED: Mark Wright and wife Michelle's new living room will take your breath away – watchTaking to the couple's joint Instagram account which is documenting their building journey, Mark showcased the installation of a stunning marble bar on Friday after teasing the process last week on his Stories.WATCH: Michelle Keegan and Mark Wright's brand new home barCaptioning the post, the former TOWIE star penned: "Absolutely buzzing with the work from @sharpstone_granite_ltd fitting out our bar with marble slabs from @graniteslabsuk."MORE: Mark Wright and Michelle Keegan's master bedroom could be a hotel suite in new videoREAD: Michelle Keegan and Mark Wright's major hint for family plansThe video showed workmen ferrying two different marble slabs into the new room, one which was mainly black with gold detailing and the other which was a luxurious "honey onyx" shade.A post shared by Mark and Michelle (@wrightyhome)The pair shared the CGI mockup to their Instagram pageThe final masterpiece saw the black slab act as the top work surface for the bar and the gorgeous honey slab sat lit-up underneath the fixture as the glowing feature piece of the new addition.Fans of the celebrity couple were quick to weigh in on the exciting update.One fan penned: " So glad you posted this! I saw it on your story ages ago and was dying to show my husband! It’s stunning."Another replied: "Ooh wow, the light behind the marble is [shocked emoji] it’s like a proper posh pub!" Michelle and Mark have not yet revealed a move-in dateA third chimed in and said:

For Colored Girls, Ntozake Shange’s brilliant work isn’t even just a play, but rather a series of monologues that also incorporate music and dance.The show is a modern-seeming musical of sorts, and it’s impressive that it still feels fresh and timely, as it was originally performed in New York in 1976. The title features seven women who have all faced adversity due to sexism and racism, and while everyone should see it, the event is not running very long, just for 20 weeks.A post shared by for colored girls – Broadway (@forcoloredgirlsbroadway) LGBTQ audiences have a lot of reasons to go see Take Me Out.

Eric Boehlert, whose media criticism has appeared in “Salon,” “Daily Kos,” and “Media Matters for America,” has died. He was 57.Boehlert lost his life Monday night after he was struck by a train while riding his bicycle in Montclair, New Jersey, his wife confirmed to The Sun. Salon confirmed the news of Boehlert’s death Wednesday on Twitter.

Lux Æterna has landed.The film, which is set to open next month, centres on characters trying to make a movie about witches. In the trailer, disorienting flashing lights make for a disconcerting first-look at the movie that was delayed several times during the COVID pandemic.Per Collider, the film’s description provides a little more insight into the plot: “Béatrice Dalle and Charlotte Gainsbourg are on a film set telling stories about witches.

The stars and sun aligned on the Grammy red carpet this warm Sunday at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Prominent artists and entertainers arrived in iridescent one-pieces, print dresses and colorful suits in anticipation of a spectacular evening.

New Order have launched a new official t-shirt in aid of the British Red Cross’ Ukraine Crisis Appeal.Available through the band’s official merch store, the shirt’s design was inspired by the VHS label of their Taras Shevchenko concert film, which was designed by the Peter Saville Associates agency.The gig in question was filmed in late 1981 at the Ukrainian National Home in New York City. The film was named after Taras Shevchenko, the 19th century writer, poet and painter whose works championed the formation of an independent Ukraine.You can purchase the white t-shirt for £25, with a minimum of £10 from each sale being donated to the Red Cross.Last November, New Order marked the 40th anniversary of their debut album ‘Movement’ by sharing the aforementioned NYC show on YouTube in its entirety.

BTS‘ label HYBE, has addressed concerns from fans regarding the company’s planned NFT ventures.In a new interview with TIME Magazine, the HYBE head spoke about the music label’s impact on the music industry and its upcoming ventures. As part of the latter topic, Bang also touched on the potential launch of artist-related non-fungible tokens (NFTs), addressing the backlash faced by the company from fans, which included threats to boycott the company.“When we said we were going to pursue an NFT exchange, the market reacted with [an] enthusiastic welcome, but fans showed concern and at times aggressive feedback,” he noted.

Florence + The Machine have announced an expansive North American tour kicking off this September in Montreal – tickets will be available here.The tour, which includes arena stops at New York City’s Madison Square Garden and Los Angeles’ Hollywood Bowl, will be joined by Arlo Parks, Sam Fender, King Princess, Yves Tumor, Japanese Breakfast and Wet Leg on select dates. See the full tour schedule below.The run of massive gigs are in support of the Florence Welch-led band’s forthcoming album ‘Dance Fever’, which drops on May 13.

EXCLUSIVE: The UCB Theatre is coming back as Mosaic founder Jimmy Miller and former CEO/Owner of The Onion Mike McAvoy have acquired the legendary comedy brand with the financial support from Elysian Park Ventures.

Gene Maddaus Senior Media WriterThe Directors Guild of America has raised concerns about safety issues on a new film from the production company behind “Rust,” the project that was halted after a fatal shooting last fall.The guild determined that “Oak” — now shooting in Thomasville, Ga. — failed to meet its safety standards. The DGA issued a statement that did not specify the reasons behind its decision.

Citing safety concerns, the DGA has ordered its members to stop working on Oak, a low-budget film that’s been shooting in Georgia.

Kylie Jenner’s fans are convinced that they’ve worked out the name of her second child. The Keeping Up With The Kardashians star gave birth to a boy last month, her second child with boyfriend Travis Scott, 30. The tot, who arrived a day before big sister Stormi's fourth birthday, was initially named Wolf, but Kylie has since changed it.