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Kings of Leon have released a new single titled 'Cold Blue Dawn' from their upcoming album 'O My Beloved', accompanied by an innovative music video created in partnership with the Weather Channel. The collaboration represents a distinctive fusion of music and meteorological science, demonstrating how traditional media brands…
Ivanna Lisette Ortiz, the woman accused of firing a semiautomatic rifle at Rihanna's Los Angeles mansion on 8 March, has been ruled mentally competent to stand trial by Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Maria Cavalluzzi. The competency evaluation, which took more than four months to complete, clears the…
New studio images and Paul McCartney’s comments offer a fresh update on the long-running film adaptation of his children’s book, *High In The Clouds*: he says Celine Dion’s recorded parts have left him “blown away”. McCartney praised her talent and said he was excited to have her on…
The Flaming Lips are releasing a six-disc 20th anniversary reissue of their 2006 album 'At War With The Mystics', marking two decades since the original release. The reissue celebrates the album's significance as the band continued to push their music in new directions, blending psychedelia, electronica and orchestral…
Fatboy Slim says he has never been paid to perform at Glastonbury, despite playing there more than 100 times. His comments highlight his long relationship with the festival, where he has appeared both on major stages and in smaller venues, sometimes without being officially booked. Cook said festival…
Roskilde Festival has announced the first wave of acts for its 2027 edition, with Tame Impala, Caroline Polachek and the Patti Smith Quartet headlining the initial line-up. The announcement highlights the festival's diverse musical offering, spanning pop, hyperpop, rock, metal, punk, hip-hop and jazz, with Tame Impala among…
Slipknot guitarist Jim Root has stated that the band's forthcoming album will be a significant departure from their previous work, promising it will "hurt some feelings" and asserting the band will not "repeat ourselves". He described the new recording process as experimental, involving live tracking with drummer Eloy…
NME’s September/October 2026 print issue goes on sale on Thursday 1 October, after previous editions reportedly sold out within minutes. The bi-monthly magazine, relaunched in 2023 after the weekly print edition ended in 2018, is aimed at showcasing new artists and covering music and other entertainment. The issue…
After, a US duo featuring Justine Dorsey and Graham Epstein, has been featured on NME's The Cover, a weekly platform for emerging musical talent. To accompany their profile, the band has curated an exclusive playlist titled "Music For Falling Asleep In The Sun" featuring artists such as Jon…
Kylie Minogue headlined the pre-match entertainment at the AFL Grand Final in Melbourne on 26 September, delivering a specially created homecoming show before Brisbane played Fremantle. The performance celebrated her Melbourne roots and career, combining pop hits, Australian football nostalgia and large-scale staging. The 20-minute set drew a…
Mark Hoppus of Blink-182 has revealed that he recorded vocals for an unreleased Linkin Park song whilst visiting the band during studio sessions for their comeback album 'From Zero'. The disclosure came during a Q&A following the Los Angeles premiere of Linkin Park's documentary 'Unshatter' on 24 September,…
Kneecap and Tom Morello have released “Unconquered”, a collaboration on Morello’s new solo album, *Everyone Gets Everything They Want*. The track combines his distorted guitar sound with electronic percussion and fast verses in Irish and English, drawing on the hip-hop and hard-rock mix associated with Rage Against the…
Jane Asher says she will not watch Sam Mendes’ forthcoming four-film Beatles series, explaining that she does not want to be asked to comment on her portrayal. The filmmakers contacted her, but she declined to discuss her former relationship with Paul McCartney, a subject she says she has…
Rachel Chinouriri performed ‘One Song Away From Crying’ and ‘Never Need Me’ as the musical guest on the third episode of the second series of ‘Saturday Night Live UK’, hosted by Amelia Dimoldenberg. The appearance highlighted both her forthcoming second album and her acclaimed debut, reinforcing her growing…
Jack Rooke is developing a “fun comedy drama” about the Spice Girls, with a script already written, though the project has not yet been confirmed for production. The Big Boys creator hopes the group will approve it and wants to make a broad comedy that moves beyond the…
Sabrina Carpenter has been cast as Ginger Rogers opposite Tom Holland's Fred Astaire in a forthcoming Sony Pictures biopic directed by Paul King. Margaret Qualley joins the cast as Adele Astaire, Fred's older sister and original dance partner. The film marks a significant return to acting for Carpenter,…
Chuck Varga, a founding member of GWAR and the performer behind its Sexecutioner character, has died aged 68 after battling cancer. Longtime bassist Casey Orr announced that Varga died peacefully with his wife, Bambi, holding his hand, and paid tribute to him as an exceptional artist, performer and…
Veteran musician and producer Todd Rundgren has criticised Taylor Swift, saying there is “an argument” that she has “ruined music” and calling her the “apotheosis of mediocrity”. He made the remarks in a Vulture interview while discussing which contemporary artist he might parody, highlighting his longstanding reputation for…
Matty Healy of The 1975 has announced that the band's long-awaited new album is "almost done" in a video message played at a charity event on 25 September. This represents one of the clearest recent updates on the album, which is the band's first full-length release since 2022's…
Niall Horan welcomed Blossoms frontman Tom Ogden as a surprise guest during his Manchester concert on 25 September, performing the beloved track 'Charlemagne' together. The collaboration marks a notable moment for the song, which has retained its significance over a decade after its original release. 'Charlemagne' originated in…