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Time Out
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out
Wimbledon's The Hill in New York brings free tennis watch parties and Rita Ora to NYC next month
The strawberries, scones and serve-and-volley drama of Wimbledon are crossing the pond again this July, and this time, they're bringing Rita Ora. Wimbledon's The Hill in New York is back for its fourth year, transforming Brooklyn Bridge Park into a free, weekend-long tennis garden party with a distinctly British flair—and some serious star wattage. The celebration kicks off Friday, July 11, with a sunset concert by UK pop powerhouse Rita Ora, presented by American Express. Just 5,000 lucky fans will score free tickets via online ballot, and doors open at 6 p.m. sharp. Ora, who's no stranger to Centre Court herself, will headline the waterfront stage with songs from her latest album You & I, including summer-ready banger "Ask & You Shall Receive" and her U.S. dance radio chart-topper "Praising You." 'Get ready for some heat,' Ora teased of the one-night-only show. But the real main event begins the next morning, as the park morphs into New York's own version of Wimbledon's iconic Henman Hill (a.k.a. 'The Hill')—complete with florals, white picket fences and plenty of fish and chips. Gates open at 7 a.m. on Saturday, July 12, and Sunday, July 13, with live broadcasts of the doubles and singles finals starting at 8 a.m. and 11 a.m., respectively. After the matches, stay for 'sunset screenings' of classic Wimbledon showdowns. Presented by the All England Lawn Tennis Club, the weekend experience offers New Yorkers a chance to get a taste of the Championships without the airfare to SW19. Expect quintessential British fare, oversized screens with skyline views and all the grass-court intensity you can handle. Admission is free, but you'll need to enter the official ballot by July 1 to snag tickets. Winners will be notified on July 8, and a limited number of walk-up spots will be available on the day.
Yahoo
16-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
'Music is what keeps me alive...' Capital's Summertime Ball performer Rita Ora says singing is something she has to do
Rita Ora says music keeps her "alive" and is one of the most important things in her life. Although Rita's career has gone in different directions, including appearing on TV talent shows like The Masked Singer, recording songs is in her "blood" and she needs music in her life every day. Speaking exclusively to BANG Showbiz at Capital's Summertime Ball with Barclaycard at Wembley Stadium in London on Sunday (15.06.25), she said: "Music is what keeps me alive, to be honest. I wake up listening to music; it runs in my blood. I think we all secretly need music in so many different ways." The Hot Right Now hitmaker's natural creativity is what motivates her in life. Rita - who performed some of her much-loved tracks, including Praising You and her new single Heat, at the Summertime Ball - said: "I love working and being creative, and it keeps my blood flowing. "If I get excited, I love it - fashion, movies, music. I just need to have that excitement." Rita and Will Smith - who both performed at Wembley Stadium on Sunday (15.06.25) - are "great friends", and she is thankful for his support over the years. The pop star - who recently told ITN she feels "inspired" by his "sense of filmmaking" - said: "Will and I have crossed paths many times over the years, and we are great friends. "He's a supporter of mine and has helped me in a lot of ways." Rita is married to award winning filmmaker-and-actor Taika Waititi and she admits she would love to work with him on a project in the future. The For You singer - who tied the knot with Taika in August 2022 - said: "It's about the project. Of course, he's my husband, and I want him to win at all costs, and it just needs to feel right, and it needs to be right. "We're going to be supporting each other regardless." And Rita says she and Taika, 49, are always inspiring each other and are always "full of ideas" as creatives. Speaking to E! in September 2024, Rita said: "We inspire each other. "With me coming from music and him being a writer, a director and a filmmaker, it's a house full of ideas. We're both fire signs, too. So it's just fire, fire, fire. "We help each other out, always."
Perth Now
16-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
'Music is what keeps me alive...' Capital's Summertime Ball performer Rita Ora says singing is something she has to do
Rita Ora says music keeps her "alive" and is one of the most important things in her life. Although Rita's career has gone in different directions, including appearing on TV talent shows like The Masked Singer, recording songs is in her "blood" and she needs music in her life every day. Speaking exclusively to BANG Showbiz at Capital's Summertime Ball with Barclaycard at Wembley Stadium in London on Sunday (15.06.25), she said: "Music is what keeps me alive, to be honest. I wake up listening to music; it runs in my blood. I think we all secretly need music in so many different ways." The Hot Right Now hitmaker's natural creativity is what motivates her in life. Rita - who performed some of her much-loved tracks, including Praising You and her new single Heat, at the Summertime Ball - said: "I love working and being creative, and it keeps my blood flowing. "If I get excited, I love it - fashion, movies, music. I just need to have that excitement." Rita and Will Smith - who both performed at Wembley Stadium on Sunday (15.06.25) - are "great friends", and she is thankful for his support over the years. The pop star - who recently told ITN she feels "inspired" by his "sense of filmmaking" - said: "Will and I have crossed paths many times over the years, and we are great friends. "He's a supporter of mine and has helped me in a lot of ways." Rita is married to award winning filmmaker-and-actor Taika Waititi and she admits she would love to work with him on a project in the future. The For You singer - who tied the knot with Taika in August 2022 - said: "It's about the project. Of course, he's my husband, and I want him to win at all costs, and it just needs to feel right, and it needs to be right. "We're going to be supporting each other regardless." And Rita says she and Taika, 49, are always inspiring each other and are always "full of ideas" as creatives. Speaking to E! in September 2024, Rita said: "We inspire each other. "With me coming from music and him being a writer, a director and a filmmaker, it's a house full of ideas. We're both fire signs, too. So it's just fire, fire, fire. "We help each other out, always."
