Solange Knowles Is The First Black Woman to Compose Original Score for NYC Ballet

Giggs has shared a new song called ‘Da Maximum’ – you can listen to it below.The south London rapper’s first solo track of the year follows on from his 2021 double single ‘Differences’ (featuring Rowdy Rebel) and ‘Innocent’.Arriving today (September 2), the swaggering, sub-three-minute latest offering from Giggs – real name Nathaniel Thompson – was produced by Cage, LNK and Nuki.The official ‘Da Maximum’  video – directed by Hundo and filmed in both Brooklyn, New York and Giggs’ hometown, Peckham – is set to premiere tonight at 7pm BST. Giggs has previewed the visuals on social media.Per a press release, the rapper’s recent time in America has been inspiring new material and collaborations.

Joe Otterson TV Reporter WME has promoted both Andrea Blatt and Florence Dodd to agent within the books department, Variety has learned exclusively. In 2021 alone, WME books debuted on the New York Times bestseller list 85 times, with 18 hitting the number one spot. The department is led by Jay Mandel.Blatt is based in WME’s New York office.

Serena Williams just beat Danka Kovinic 6-3 in her first set of what’s anticipated to be her last U.S. Open.

going up for auction next month. The “Legends & Treasures” auction, held by Guernsey’s auction house in New York City, will be held online starting Sept. 21, according to the auction website. “It’s an auction of iconic objects, things that may have no relation to one another,” Arlan Ettinger, Guernsey’s founder and president, told Reuters.“What they do have in common is that in one way or another, they are pretty remarkable – whether they relate to a famous incident or a famous person.”One of the top items to be auctioned off is the first acoustic guitar owned by B.B.

Lil Tjay has released his first statement following a near fatal shooting earlier this year.On June 22, Tjay – real name Tione Jayden Merritt – was shot multiple times along with a friend, 22-year-old Antoine Boyd, at a local shopping plaza during an attempted armed robbery. Tjay underwent emergency surgery as a result of the incident.The rapper posted a video to his Instagram account earlier today (August 24), where he spoke for the first time about the incident.The rapper said he survived “seven shots” and went on to thank fans who supported him during his recovery.“I just want to say thanks for the love,” Tjay said in the clip.

Solange has confirmed details of a new book commemorating her 2019 performance at the 58th International Art Exhibition of La Biennale de Venezia. The book, 188-page In Past Pupils and Smiles, retails at $55 and can be purchased here.

Wilson Chapman editorWeeks before its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival, military drama film “The Inspection” has received a first trailer from A24. The distributor has also set a Nov. 18 theatrical release date.“The Inspection” is the narrative debut for writer-director Elegance Bratton, who previously helmed the feature documentary “Pier Kids,” which followed homeless queer youth in New York, and the Vice docuseries “My House,” which followed competitive ballroom dancing.Bratton pulled from his own experiences as a gay man in Marine Corps basic training during the Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell era for “The Inspection.” The drama stars Jeremy Pope as Ellis French, a troubled man who enlists after being rejected by his mother (Gabrielle Union).

Solange Knowles is stretching her creative muscles. The singer-songwriter is headed to the Big Apple's ballet scene.Solange — the younger sister of Beyonce — has been tapped by the New York City Ballet to compose an original score for a forthcoming ballet production, led by choreographer Gianna Reisen.The production will premiere for an audience at the New York City Ballet's annual Fashion Gala, held on Sept.

Rage Against The Machine performed their 1992 track ‘Fistful Of Steel’ live for the first time since 1997 in New York City over the weekend – you can watch fan-shot footage of the performance below.The four-piece played the final show of their five-night residency at New York’s Madison Square Garden last night (August 14), bringing a premature end to their 2022 tour plans after they cancelled their UK and European tour last week due to frontman Zack de la Rocha’s foot injury.During Friday’s MSG show (August 12), RATM added ‘Fistful Of Steel’, which featured on the band’s 1992 self-titled debut album, to their setlist. The performance marked the first time since 1997 that the band had performed the track live (via Setlist.fm).You can watch fan-shot footage of RATM playing ‘Fistful Of Steel’ in New York below.Earlier on in their North American tour, RATM performed ‘Born Of A Broken Man’ live for the first time in 14 years and ‘No Shelter’ for the first time in 15 years.The band also invited their support act Run The Jewels to join them on stage a number of times during the tour to perform ‘Close Your Eyes (And Count to Fuck)’.Announcing the cancellation of their forthcoming UK and European tour dates last week, RATM said in a statement: “It is with great disappointment that we announce this cancellation.

The recently extended Broadway production of Into The Woods has announced its new cast for the additional weeks, with Stephanie J. Block taking over from Sara Bareilles as the Baker’s Wife and Block’s real-life husband Sebastian Arcelus signing on as the Baker (from Brian d’Arcy James) beginning Sept. 6.