Tommy Hilfiger announces actor, Damson Idris as newest brand ambassador, Wizkid to headline 2023 Soundstorm Music Festival in Saudi Arabia, Jesse Lingard continues search for next club following unsuccessful Saudi Pro League trial. Stay in the know with our Rave News Digest, which summarizes five of the hottest global news stories you need to catch up on, saving you time and energy. Consider it your daily news fix.
1. Tommy Hilfiger announces actor, Damson Idris as newest brand ambassador
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Ahead of his Formula 1 movie “Apex,” Hollywood actor Damson Idris has been announced as Tommy Hilfiger’s newest menswear brand ambassador. The announcement was made at the Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix with Idris sporting the latest styles from the brand. In addition, fellow actors, Kola Bokinni and Tosin Cole, as well as musician A-Star, were all seen wearing pieces from Tommy Hilfiger’s latest collections at the Ultimate Gents’ weekend, hosted by Hilfiger himself.
What better place than the Formula 1 race to bring this partnership to light, with the new brand ambassador showcasing the allure of Tommy Hilfiger’s sporty, classic American style? The pieces seen on Idris and his friends are of a casual, timeless aesthetic and tailored to perfection, all while drawing inspiration from glamorous 1960s Vegas entertainers. Idris will be starring alongside Brad Pitt in the upcoming “Apex” Formula 1 movie.
2. Wizkid to headline 2023 Soundstorm Music Festival in Saudi Arabia
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Afrobeats superstar, Wizkid will headline one of Saudi Arabia’s biggest music festivals, SoundStorm Festival, from December 14 to 16. The 2023 edition will take place in Riyadh, run for three days, and will feature workshops, panel discussions, networking opportunities, and multiple nightlife activations. Wizkid will be headlining the festival alongside Chris Brown, Pharrell Williams, Swedish House Mafia, H.E.R, and J Balvin. Soundstorm brings together a 700,000-person crowd.
3. South Africa: Tyla to release new music in December
Pre-save live December 1rst 🐾 pic.twitter.com/VxNP4B5riy
— Tyla (@Tyllaaaaaaa) November 21, 2023
South African singer, Tyla has announced that she will be releasing new music in December. Following the success of her hot single “Water,” Tyla is set to drop another potential hit on December 1. She made this announcement via her social media where she posted a video of herself with the caption, “Pre-save live December 1st.”
4. A$AP Rocky ordered to stand trial over assault charges
JUST IN: ASAP Rocky will go to trial for allegedly shooting ASAP Relli.
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— XXL Magazine (@XXL) November 20, 2023
On Monday, November 20, a Los Angeles judge ruled there’s enough evidence for A$AP Rocky to stand trial over allegations he discharged a firearm at former friend A$AP Relli in 2021. According to reports, Superior Court Judge M.L. Villar revealed her finding during a preliminary hearing, which followed around a day and a half of testimony. The Harlem rapper previously pleaded not guilty to two felony counts of assault with a semiautomatic firearm. His defense attempted to cast doubt while questioning witnesses, including Relli, who alleged that his former friend and collaborator shot him during a dispute.
The charges stem from a November 2021 incident where Rocky allegedly pointed a semi-automatic handgun at A$AP Relli, the plaintiff in the case, and fired multiple times following a “heated discussion.” Legal documents reveal that Relli filed a civil lawsuit for assault, battery, and emotional distress against the 35-year-old on August 10, 2022. He has denied all claims of wrongdoing.
5. Former Man Utd star Jesse Lingard continues search for next club following unsuccessful Saudi Pro League trial
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Jesse Lingard vowed that “even the hardest days will eventually pass” amid his search for a new club after an unsuccessful Saudi Pro League trial. The former Manchester United forward is keeping no stone unturned to remain in shape, as he remains adamant about securing a new opportunity to revive his fading career. Lingard has been without a club since his contract was not renewed by Nottingham Forest at the end of last season, but he is putting in the hard yards at the training ground to make the most of any opportunity that might pop up.
Lingard offered himself to West Ham and underwent training with his former club, where he hoped to impress David Moyes. However, things did not fall into place, and the London club refrained from extending a contract offer to the ex-England international. Subsequently, he was in talks for a potential move to Saudi Arabia, having trained with Steven Gerrard’s Al-Ettifaq, but negotiations reportedly collapsed due to disagreements over wage terms.
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