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Noel Gallagher, Johnny Marr, Kneecap, Paul Weller and more sign open letter in support of Garvaghy Road residents
“After nearly three decades of hard-earned calm, it is entirely unacceptable that this community should face a return to that anxiety,” the letter read, also calling for an impartial mediator to be appointed The post Noel Gallagher, Johnny Marr, Kneecap, Paul Weller and more sign open letter in support of Garvag
Stockholm’s new venue Gasometer to open with performances Jacob Mühlrad & Alexander Wessely
Gasometer, the new venue arriving in Sweden next year, has announced the first names on its line-up, with Jacob Mühlrad & Alexander Wessely set to open the space.
Cosy-punk puzzler ‘Wax Heads’ soundtrack is coming to vinyl
Featuring 25 original songs from the indie record store game
‘Cameron Winter At Carnegie Hall’ review: a generational talent
The Geese frontman teams up with Paul Thomas Anderson for this live film
Record Store Day Black Friday 2026: check out the full list of releases
The full list of releases for Record Store Day UK’s Black Friday 2026 has been revealed – check it out in full below.
Willem Dafoe on new film ‘Tenzing’ and still feeling like an outsider
“There’s an oppressiveness in following the rules”
‘The Social Reckoning’ review: solid social media horror story sequel
Jeremy Strong plays Facebook boss Mark Zuckerberg
‘The Conjuring’ is being turned into a Netflix game
The free-to-play horror is set in a haunted English pub
Lorde calls out Robert Kraft with “Free Palestine” jacket following Ed Sheeran-Macklemore controversy
Lorde has called out Robert Kraft by wearing a “Free Palestine” jacket in response to the controversy over Ed Sheeran’s tour with Macklemore.
Richard E. Grant was warned to “keep his brain working” for ‘Celebrity Traitors’
“I didn’t quite know what I was letting myself in for”
Remi Wolf on “gritty, emotional” ‘Mud’: “This album is a sonic sidestep – there’s always fear in trying something new”
Remi Wolf has spoken to NME about her “gritty, emotional” third album ‘Mud’, as well the chances of a collaboration with Hayley Williams.
Turnstile’s Brendan Yates ejects security guard from show for allegedly “swinging” at fan: “We won’t play if he’s still here”
Turnstile’s frontman Brendan Yates briefly paused a recent gig to insist that a security guard be removed from the venue, after they allegedly took a “swing” at a fan in the audience.
’24 Hour Party People’ cast reunite for anniversary screening
Steve Coogan praised event organiser Oli Wilson as “one of the authentic voices” of the city The post ’24 Hour Party People’ cast reunite for pre
‘Gavin & Stacey’ creators reunite for new comedy ‘The Choir’
Ruth Jones and James Corden play estranged siblings
The Strokes live in London: playful proof they’ve still got the goods
The Strokes are back on top form in London at their first UK gig in three years, injecting fun into old favourites and fresh material
Listen to Enter Shikari’s hopeful surprise new single ‘Higher Ground’
Enter Shikari have dropped the optimistic new single ‘Higher Ground’ in a new surprise release – just days after announcing an imminent hiatus
‘Oasis: Don’t Look Back In Anger’ filmmakers explain why doc doesn’t show how Noel and Liam Gallagher made up
Writer/creator Steven Knight and directors Dylan Southern and Will Lovelace spoke about the film at a special preview event at Abbey Road Studios last night (October 5)
Michael Winterbottom talks “chaos” of ’24 Hour Party People’: “It was a celebration of the music and Manchester”
’24 Hour Party People’ director Michael Winterbottom has spoken to NME about capturing the “attitude and spirit” of Factory Records with film.
Yaelokre’s Keath Ósk deviates from fantastical folk-pop and escapes into themself
The guitalele-playing ‘Harpy Hare’ songwriter and NME 100 alum explores brooding, jazzy alt-pop sounds on their debut studio record ‘Foreword’
‘League Of Legends’ have revived virtual band True Damage for Worlds anthem
They’re back with the New York drill-inspired ‘Know My Name’
‘GTA 6’ writer compares new hero Lucia to ’RDR 2’s Arthur Morgan
The “badass” was inspired by real people
Rare Led Zeppelin record that band wanted destroyed unearthed on ‘Antiques Roadshow’
A rare record from Led Zeppelin, which the band ordered to be recalled and destroyed, has been found on ‘Antiques Roadshow’.
Hideo Kojima teases upcoming “big live-action” film cameo
It comes after he voiced a mole in ‘Zootopia 2’
Susie Cave is custom designing Phoebe Bridgers’ wardrobe for ‘The Lost Tour’
“It has been a real privilege to create these dresses for her and to see them come to life on stage”
National Album Day 2026: Robbie Williams announced as ‘Album Icon’ with special ‘Sing When You’re Winning’ vinyl reissue
National Album Day has announced Robbie Williams as the recipient of the ‘Album Icon’ title, and confirmed a special vinyl reissue of ‘Sing When You’re Winning’
Ron Perlman “spat in Sean Connery’s face 16 times” during classic scene
Ron Perlman has revealed that while filming 1986 classic The Name Of The Roses, he had to spit in “hero” Sean Connery’s face 16 times.
‘Taskmaster Live On Stage’ to take popular TV show around the world
“Two giant venues, one giant Taskmaster and one little Alex Horne”
Watch Jack Black, Foo Fighters, Bruce Springsteen and more come together for Tom Morello’s inaugural Power To The People festival
Tom Morello has held his Power To The People festival, and it saw some huge collaborations with Jack Black, Foo Fighters, Bruce Springsteen and more.
OpenAI film ‘Artificial’ is “most urgently relevant film of our time”, critics say
Luca Guadagnino’s film premiered last night
Jamie T – ‘Ghosts (100 Days Of Morning)’ review: making peace with the past
On ‘Ghosts (100 Days Of Morning)’, Jamie T turns ideas from old voice memos into the beginning of a powerful new chapter in his storied career
Brooklyn experimenters Grumpy are tearing down expectations of gender and genre
The six-piece band, led by Zach Bryan collaborator Heaven Schmitt, move between electronica, alt-rock and folk with ease on their new album ‘Unfindable Ring’
FLO announce 2027 UK, European and North American tour
FLO have announced their upcoming UK, European and North American headline tour for 2027. Find all the details here:
Today’s Wordle answer and hints for #1926 on October 07
Don’t lose your streak - here’s the answer for ‘Wordle’ today
‘Connections’ answers and hints for today, October 07
We’ve put together ‘Connections’ #1213 hints, groups and answers for anyone looking to solve today’s game on October 06.
Globle answer today - here’s the answer and hints for October 07
Globle tasks players with guessing a mystery country each day. Here’s todays hints and answer, as well as some tips for playing.
Framed answer today - here’s the solution for October 07
The last couple of years have seen a huge rise in browser-based puzzle games, tasking players with working out a certain kind of answer using limited guesses. Framed is one of the newest, following in the footsteps of Wordle, but offering a slightly different twist. You’ll still need to work out the answer using limited information and only six tries, but it’ll be movies that you’ll be guessing.
The ending of East Of Eden explained: what happens to Cathy?
Florence Pugh takes on the role of Cathy Ames in Netflix’s adaptation of East Of Eden, based on the novel by John Steinbeck.
Keo announce 2027 UK, European and North American tour
Keo have announced a UK, European and North American headline tour for 2027. See the full list of dates and buy tickets here.
US government hits back at Hayley Williams after “Fuck ICE” comments on stage
The Department of Homeland Security has hit back at Hayley Williams after she shouted “Fuck ICE” while on stage.
Watch Blink-182 play intimate private show at Coachella Valley
Blink-182 have played an intimate private show at Coachella Valley in California, where they broke out some of their biggest tracks.
Check out exclusive images of Ashley Walters’ directorial debut ‘Animol’
The brutal film takes place in a young offenders institution
‘Bowie80’ to celebrate late icon’s milestone birthday in 2027 – with special events, releases, collaborations and more
‘Bowie80’, a series of special events, releases, collaborations and more, are arriving worldwide to celebrate what would have been the late music icon’s 80th birthday.
The ending of Lanterns explained: who killed Hal Jordan?
Lanterns delivered alien revelations and grounded truths in the season one finale, starring Kyle Chandler and Aaron Pierre.
Watch Dua Lipa join Shakira on stage in Madrid for ‘Antología’
Shakira has brought out Dua Lipa as a special guest at her residency in Madrid and duetted on ‘Antología’. Check it out here.
‘No Man’s Sky’ anniversary ‘Cosmos’ EP is now available to stream
No Man’s Sky celebrated its 10-year anniversary with the massive ‘Cosmos’ update and a 5-track EP of new music, which is now available to stream.
First Aid Kit announce 2027 ‘Visions Of The Past’ UK and Ireland tour
First Aid Kit are set to bring their ‘Visions Of The Past’ tour to the UK and Ireland in 2027. Find the dates and buy tickets here.
‘GTA 6’ battles Zelda in “Barbenheimer” of gaming on ‘SNL’
Jason and Link went head-to-head over the huge gaming clash
‘House Of The Dragon’ star Ewan Mitchell being eyed for Bond villain
Optimistic fans are expecting casting news for ‘James Bond Day’
Primavera Sound 2027: Doechii, Phoebe Bridgers and Fontaines D.C. lead first names on stacked line-up
Primavera Sound has announced the first wave of artists leading the bill for its 2027 edition, and huge names include Doechii, Phoebe Bridgers and Fontaines D.C.
Paul Rudd doesn’t bring phone to set anymore: “They’re horrible things”
Paul Rudd has said he no longer brings his mobile phone to work because they’re “horrible” and are “facilitating our own destruction”
Watch The Libertines’ Pete Doherty break out karaoke cover of Lily Allen’s ‘Smile’ in South Korea
Pete Doherty has been spotted performing Lily Allen’s classic track ‘Smile’ at a karaoke night in South Korea. Check it out here.
Victoria Monét – ‘Frequency Of Love’ review: a well-negotiated declaration of love
On ‘Frequency Of Love’, Victoria Monét deepens her aptitude for R&B as well as realms outside of the genre’s delicate parameters.
Johnny Marr blind-ranks five of his songs – see where The Smiths classics land
Johnny Marr blind-ranked five hit songs from his discography for NME, with his solo work edging out The Smiths – watch the video here.
Erol Alkan on the magic of ’00s electroclash: “‘Sleaze’ isn’t a word I’m particularly a fan of”
Erol Alkan on his memories of legendary clubnights Bugged Out and Trash, and how the rush of the ’00s electroclash scene is still having an impact today.
Tom Cruise’s ‘Digger’ is on course to become one of the biggest flops ever
The black comedy took just $8million across its opening weekend
Taylor Swift meets Turnstile after crashing Dakota Johnson’s ‘SNL’ monologue and joking about famous exes
Taylor Swift made a surprise cameo on ‘Saturday Night Live’ this weekend – crashing Dakota Johnson’s monologue and meeting Turnstile
Eli digs deep on ‘The Goddess Of Grieving’, a playlist for The Cover
Rising pop star Eli has chosen tracks by Charli XCX, Ariana Grande, Phoebe Bridgers and more for the playlist to accompany her NME Cover story
Eli’s pop star fantasy gets real
Singer-songwriter Eli is turning her childhood dreams into reality with her theatrical, Y2K-coded pop songs – read the NME Cover story
Is Dressmaker coming to PS5, Xbox, Switch 2, or Switch?
Dressmaker has become a surprise hit out of nowhere. The game has blown up on Steam and become insanely popular in just the last few weeks due to its simplicity and how it captures dressmaking and makes it easy for anyone to do.
‘Just Dance Decades of Hits’ track list and song
Get an overview of this year’s entry in Ubisoft’s dancing series with the Just Dance Decades of Hits track list and song list.
5/10/26: Eli
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Watch Turnstile make ‘Saturday Night Live’ debut with ‘Birds’ and ‘I Care/Dull’ medley
Turnstile made their debut on Saturday Night Live last night (October 3), performing ‘Birds’ and a medley of ‘I Care’ and ‘Dull’.
Watch Dave Grohl join AC/DC for ‘Highway To Hell’ at final ‘Power Up’ tour show
Dave Grohl joined AC/DC on stage for ‘Highway To Hell’ at the final date of their ‘Power Up’ tour. Check out footage below.
Fans react as Glastonbury 2027 general tickets sell out in 42 minutes
Tickets for Glastonbury Festival 2027 sold out in just 42 minutes, as fans share their joy and frustration at securing a spot at Worthy Farm.
Kings Of Leon announce huge London O2 show for 2027
Kings Of Leon have announced a huge show at London’s The O2 for next summer. Find ticket details below.
Every song on the Kill Jackie soundtrack
Catherine Zeta-Jones leads the cast of Amazon’s revenge thriller Kill Jackie, alongside Daniel Ings and Darci Shaw.
Greta Van Fleet announce 2027 ‘Into The Beginning’ UK, European and North American tour
Greta Van Fleet have announced details of their 2027 ‘Into The Beginning’ tour across North America, the UK and Europe.
Watch Bernie Sanders and AOC introduce The Strokes at huge NYC homecoming show
Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez introduced The Strokes at their huge hometown show in New York City last night (October 2).
Roxy Music share previously unreleased ‘Pyjamarama’ demo from expanded ‘For Your Pleasure’ reissue
Roxy Music have shared a previously unreleased early demo of ‘Pyjamarama’, taken from their expanded reissue of ‘For Your Pleasure’.
Zach Bryan wears ‘Free Palestine’ shirt at Gillette Stadium following Robert Kraft-Macklemore row
Zach Bryan wore a Free Palestine shirt at Gillette Stadium, weeks after Macklemore was dropped from Ed Sheeran’s tour for pro-Palestine comments.
Every song on the East Of Eden soundtrack
Florence Pugh plays Cathy Ames in Netflix’s TV adaptation of East Of Eden, based on the novel by John Steinbeck.
Every song on the Verity soundtrack
Following It Ends With Us, Regretting You and Reminders Of Him, another Colleen Hoover film adaptation arrives on the big screen with Verity.
Every song on the Digger soundtrack
Tom Cruise takes on a satirical black comedy about climate change in Digger, alongside Riz Ahmed and John Goodman.
Watch Placebo debut ‘Helen Keller’ and dust off rarities and deep cuts on 30th anniversary tour
Placebo have kicked off their 30th anniversary tour by dusting off some tracks for the first time in over 20 years, and also playing new single ‘Helen Keller’ live for the first time.
Olympia London cancels all December shows due to “unforeseen planning issues”
Olympia London has cancelled numerous live shows that had been scheduled at the venue for December, including performances from Bloc Party, Interpol and Royal Blood.
‘Carrie’ review: muted modern reboot of a savage horror classic
Mike Flanagan’s take on the Stephen King creation just isn’t scary
Stray Kids join BTS in boycotting 2027 Grammys following introduction of Asian Pop category
Stray Kids have announced that they have not submitted any of their music for consideration at the 2027 Grammy Awards.
The heavy-metal life of a Diablo 4 monster designer
Descend to the depths with the team behind Satan’s hellscape Sanctuary in ‘Diablo 4’ – and learn why its one of gaming’s scariest jobs
‘Marvel’s Wolverine’ review: claws up for this violent action romance
It’s not ‘Marvel’s Spider-Man 2’ but there’s still plenty to love
Slash feat. Myles Kennedy & The Conspirators announce new album ‘Flying Blind’ and 2027 world tour
Slash featuring Myles Kennedy & The Conspirators have announced a new album, ‘Flying Blind’, along with world tour dates for 2027.
Phil Collins reignites Paul McCartney feud after ‘Tomorrow Never Knows’ cover “taken out” of Beatles doc: “Maybe he didn’t like it”
Phil Collins has seemingly reignited his long-running feud with Paul McCartney – suggesting that the Beatles legend was behind him being taken out of a documentary.
Radio Free Alice team up with Water From Your Eyes’ Rachel Brown on contemplative new single ‘Big Ideas’
Radio Free Alice have shared a new single featuring Water From Your Eyes’ Rachel Brown – listen to ‘Big Ideas’ here.
PS Plus games for October 2026 have been confirmed
Essential, Extra and Premium users can claim a trio of titles
‘Fast & Furious’ TV series coming to Peacock streaming service
A Fast & Furious TV series has been greenlit at streaming service Peacock ahead of the final movie, Fast Forever.
Watch Metallica revive ‘…And Justice For All’ as they kick off mind-bending Las Vegas Sphere residency
Metallica have launched their Sphere residency, and kicked off the shows with the first performance of ‘...And Justice For All’ in over 10 years.
Halle Berry accused of physically abusing her son by ex-husband
Halle Berry has been accused of physically abusing her 12-year-old son Maceo by ex-husband Olivier Martinez. People has reported that yesterday (Thursday October 1), a Los Angeles County judge granted Martinez’s request for a temporary restraining order that covered both himself and Maceo. The filing claims that Berry caused Martinez “emotional and mental distress due to physical abuse” of Maceo during an incident where Berry allegedly “grabbed Maceo by the neck” while shouting “Who is dominant”. Martinez also claimed that Berry had previou
Muse announce ‘The Wow! Signal’ 2027 European arena tour
Muse will return to Europe in 2027 for another arena tour, it has been announced. Find the full list of dates and buy tickets here.
Bash Croft is carving out his own lane – in music and The Traitors
It’s been a huge week for the 24-year-old
‘Final Fantasy’ confirms 40th anniversary orchestral tour
The new ‘Distant Worlds’ concert series kicks off in March 2027
CMAT shares “hot take” on “unfair” Ed Sheeran backlash: “Maybe his problem was that he started identifying as Irish recently”
CMAT has shared her thoughts on the backlash being faced by Ed Sheeran, saying that while she thinks he could have handled it differently, a lot of the criticism he is facing is still “unfair”.
Fans react as Glastonbury 2027 coach and ticket packages sell out under 30 minutes
The coach tickets for Glastonbury 2027 went on sale last night and sold out in under 30 minutes – check out what fans had to say .
Ceebo – ‘Bloccstar’ review: wading through the moral pitfalls of fame
On ‘Bloccstar’, Ceebo explores the tension between ambition and staying true to yourself when the price of fame threatens to become too costly.
‘Celebrity Traitors’ “legend” Richard E. Grant is already a hit with fans
“TV moment of the year”
The Ivors Academy Honours 2026: Stormzy, James Blake and Glastonbury’s Emily Eavis among recipients
The Ivors Academy has honoured Stormzy, James Blake and Glastonbury’s Emily Eavis and more for their contributions to music.
Ronnie Wood talks new Jimi Hendrix exhibition and hopes of Rolling Stones tour: “When my compadres say, ‘Let’s go’, I’ll be ready”
Ronnie Wood has unveiled a new Jimi Hendrix exhibition, and also spoken to NME about what the future holds for The Rolling Stones and Faces.
GANS announce self-titled second album with propulsive new single ‘My God Is A Stranger’: “A cauldron of casual sex and witchcraft”
GANS have announced their self-titled second album – listen to new single ‘My God Is A Stranger’ here, and find UK tour dates.
Enter Shikari to go on indefinite hiatus at end of 2027
Enter Shikari have confirmed plans to go on an indefinite hiatus at the end of 2027, while sharing details on what’s to come before then.
LCD Soundsystem announce 12-night New York City residency
LCD Soundsystem have announced a 12-night residency in New York City for the end of this year. See the dates and buy tickets here.
‘Resident Evil’ film soundtrack coming to bloody red vinyl
The 1LP release features music from Hays and Ryan Holladay
The BRIT Awards 2026 deliver £5million boost to Manchester
This year’s event was the first outside of London
Danny Boyle backs Jack O’Connell as next James Bond
The director has also spoken about his scrapped 007 film
Talking Heads reunite to launch new radio station
They also sat down for an interview with Este Haim
Here’s an exclusive taste of the haunted ‘Control: Resonant’ soundtrack
Check out Petri Alanko’s ‘The One I Once Knew (ft. Amelia Jones)’ on NME
Macklemore “blown away” as ‘Free Palestine’ tour sells out, promises “line-ups coming soon”
Macklemore has said he is “blown away” by the response to his ‘Free Palestine’ tour, while promising that the full line-ups are “coming soon”.
Gaza doc is beating ‘Avengers Endgame: Encore’ at the box office
NAZA, a documentary about the Israeli attacks on Gaza, is currently beating Avengers Endgame: Encore at the Italian box office ahead of a global launch.
Ed Sheeran didn’t want to “get into politics” on U2 collab ‘Yours Eternally’, claims Bono
Bono has shared that Ed Sheeran didn’t want to “get into politics” when he collaborated with U2 on the 2026 single ‘Yours Eternally’.
U2 team up with Jack White’s Third Man Records for limited-edition vinyl
Created specifically for independent music retailers
‘Kpop Demon Hunters’ sequel is coming to cinemas and streaming
The streaming giant wants to “serve” movie lovers
East Of Eden review: brutal American epic with Florence Pugh
An unflinchingly bold take on the classic Steinbeck novel
Former ‘American Idol’ singer Caleb Flynn found guilty of murdering his wife
Former American Idol contestant Caleb Flynn has been found guilty of murdering his wife Ashley Flynn at their Ohio home earlier this year.
Check out Peaches’ “darker, more twisted” new rework of ‘Fuck The Pain Away’ for ‘Clive Barker’s Hellraiser: Revival’
Peaches has shared a new reworking of ‘Fuck The Pain Away’ for upcoming video game Clive Barker’s Hellraiser: Revival – check it out below.
Florence + The Machine, RAYE, JADE and more to perform at 2026 Mercury Prize
Florence + The Machine, RAYE, JADE and more have been announced to perform at the 2026 Mercury Prize ceremony in Newcastle next month.
R.E.M. announce ‘Reveal’ 25th anniversary reissue – featuring previously unreleased live session
R.E.M. have announced a 25th anniversary reissue of ‘Reveal’, featuring a previously unreleased 17-song live session from 2001.
Kings Of Leon share serene new single ‘Cold Blue Dawn’ with groundbreaking Weather Channel video
Kings Of Leon have dropped the serene new single, and a powerful new music video made in collaboration with the Weather Channel.
Muse reveal support act for ‘The Wow! Signal’ 2026 UK and European tour
Muse have revealed the support act for their 2026 UK and European arena tour. Find all the details and see the dates here.
Mogwai team up with Iggy Pop on pulverising new song ‘Underground’ from career-spanning compilation ‘Happy Tears’
Mogwai have announced career-spanning compilation ‘Happy Tears’, which includes a brand new song featuring Iggy Pop. Check it out here.
‘Digger’ review: Tom Cruise’s search for an Oscar continues
Acclaimed director Iñárritu’s latest is more messy than masterpiece
Sienna Miller met George Harrison at son Dhani’s 18th birthday
There was no live music, surprisingly
Megan Thee Stallion returns with frenetic single ‘Tina Tuesday Freestyle’
It marks the start of her ‘Act III’ era
Watch Robbie Williams surprise fans with impromptu street performance in Buenos Aires
Robbie Williams surprised fans with an impromptu street performance in Buenos Aires yesterday (Tuesday September 29). Watch here.
First Aid Kit and Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra honour Dolly Parton with cover of ‘I Will Always Love You’
First Aid Kit honoured late country icon Dolly Parton with a cover of her classic hit ‘I Will Always Love You’ last night (September 29).
Slam Dunk Festival 2027: Bowling For Soup, Simple Plan and Killswitch Engage lead stacked first line-up
The first wave of names for Slam Dunk Festival 2207 have been announced, with Bowling For Soup, Simple Plan and Killswitch Engage leading the way.
‘South Park’ exterminates tech billionaires with pest control in latest episode
Tonight’s episode of ‘South Park’ (now known as ‘South America’) will feature tech billionaires exterminated by pest control
Woman accused of shooting at Rihanna’s house deemed mentally fit to stand trial
The woman charged with shooting at Rihanna’s home has been deemed mentally fit to stand trial. Florida-based Ivanna Lisette Ortiz is accused of firing a semiautomatic rifle at the singer’s Los Angeles mansion at 13:15 local time on March 8, when she and her partner A$AP Rocky were at home. Nobody was injured. She recently pleaded not guilty to charges of attempted murder and
Paul McCartney “blown away” by Celine Dion’s work in ‘High In The Clouds’ adaptation: “What a talent”
Paul McCartney has shared an update on the film adaptation of his children’s book High in the Clouds, sharing that the work that Celine Dion has done on the project has left him feeling “blown away”.
‘Hades’ orchestral ‘Ballads Of The Underworld’ gig is available to stream
The “once-in-a-lifetime” concert took place in London earlier this year
Guillermo del Toro was in talks to make a ‘BioShock’ movie
“The dynamics of a video game are very different to a movie”
Jack Lowden “too old” for Bond, says ‘Slow Horses’ co-star: “We’ve talked about it loads”
Jack Lowden may be just outside the age range to play the new James Bond, according to his Slow Horses co-star Nick Mohammed. Lowden, who plays River Cartwright in the Apple TV spy show, is one of several contenders for the coveted role of 007, alongside actors such as Jacob Elordi and Callum Turner. However, at 36 years old, he may be outside the range of what franchise owners Amazon are looking for, according to his fellow castmember. Mohammed told The Telegraph: “Like I would know, but also I just suspect not… We’ve been
Oasis reportedly sue auction house over sale of unheard and rare recordings
Oasis are reportedly suing an auction house over a planned sale of unheard and rare recordings, which was due to go ahead later this week.
Rock For People 2027: Blink-182, Faith No More and Architects lead first names
The first names on the Rock For People 2027 line-up have been announced, with Blink-182, Faith No More and Architects leading the way.
‘GTA 6’ map is twice as large as ‘GTA 5’, confirms Rockstar
“We obsessed about every part”
‘The Inbetweeners’ duo Joe Thomas and James Buckley are making a travel series for Channel 4
‘The Inbetweeners’ stars Joe Thomas and James Buckley are coming together to make a travel show for Channel 4.
The Flaming Lips announce ‘At War With The Mystics’ 20th anniversary reissue with unreleased songs
The Flaming Lips have announced a new 20th anniversary reissue of ‘At War With The Mystics’, featuring unreleased songs and more.
Fatboy Slim reveals he’s “never been paid” to play Glastonbury – and has performed there over 100 times
Fatboy Slim has revealed that he’s “never been paid” to play Glastonbury despite having played at the festival over 100 times.
‘Daredevil’ star defends Deborah Ann Woll from ‘God Of War’ hate
“I for one cannot wait to play the new game with my son”
Tom Cruise’s ‘Digger’ is getting crushed by critics: “a massive swing-and-a-miss”
Tom Cruise’s latest film Digger is proving to be one of the most divisive movies of the year, with many critics giving it scathing reviews.
Jae Stephens – ‘Audacity’ review: cheeky confidence that goes far
On ‘Audacity’, seasoned-songwriter-turned-future-popstar Jae Stephens impresses with personality, wit and star power.
Enter Shikari announce intimate warm up shows for October
Enter Shikari have announced two intimate warm up shows for their UK tour, taking place next month. Find tickets here.
The Slow Country’s wholesome alt-folk is a good time, guaranteed
Split between Manchester and London, the seven-piece are carving out a reputation as a formidable live band whose infectious energy makes it impossible to leave their gigs without a smile on your face
Roskilde Festival 2027: Tame Impala, Caroline Polachek and Patti Smith Quartet lead first wave of acts
Tame Impala, Caroline Polachek and the Patti Smith Quartet lead the first wave of acts for Roskilde Festival’s 2027 edition .
Jim Root says Slipknot will not “repeat ourselves” and their new album is “gonna hurt some feelings”
Jim Root has told Slipknot fans that their new album is “gonna hurt some feelings” and the band are about to “get real busy”.
Is Avengers: Endgame Encore coming to streaming?
Marvel has re-released Avengers: Endgame in cinemas with extra footage, but it soon won’t be exclusive to the big screen.
Overpass team up with Nieve Ella for “fresh perspective” on fan-favourite ‘Fall In Love’
Overpass have teamed up with Nieve Ella for a new version of fan-favourite ‘Fall In Love’ – check it out below.
Who is taking part in The Celebrity Traitors season 2?
Another batch of famous faces will face off at the roundtable in the second season of The Celebrity Traitors, hosted by Claudia Winkleman.
‘Legacy - A Pink Floyd Show’: Roger Waters and son Harry’s new live production to tour North America in 2027
Roger Waters and son Harry have announced details of ‘Legacy - A Pink Floyd Show’, a new tour celebrating the “golden era” of Pink Floyd.
‘Friends’ fans react to “heartbreaking” Matthew Perry documentary trailer: “This is going to destroy me”
Matthew Perry fans have shared their emotional reactions to the trailer for the Netflix documentary series about the late Friends star.
Foo Fighters to open for AC/DC again at rescheduled New Jersey show – less than a month after “one night only” support slot
Foo Fighters are set to open for AC/DC for a second time at a New Jersey show – less than a month after doing so for “one night only”.
Death From Above 1979 announce first album in six years with new “ripping rock song” ‘Private Lives’ and North American tour
Death From Above 1979 have announced ‘Private Lives’, their first new album in six years. Check out new tour dates and the title track.
‘Later… With Jools Holland’ to return next month with Johnny Marr, Jamie T, Violet Grohl, Bloc Party and more
Skye Newman and Mary In The Junkyard will also make their debuts The post ‘Later… With Jools Holland’ to return next month with Johnny Marr, Jamie T, Violet Grohl, Bloc Party and more appeared first on NME.
Blossoms, The Streets and Danny Dyer lined-up for ‘Saturday Night Live UK’
Huge names including Blossoms, The Streets and Danny Dyer have been confirmed for the upcoming episodes of ‘Saturday Night Live UK’.
Listen to Father John Misty’s new single ‘The X-panded Universe’
Father John Misty has shared a new single, ‘The X-panded Universe’, and announced some US tour dates for this winter. Listen and buy tickets.
Wendy’s shares new emo EP featuring members of Silverstein, Memphis May Fire and more
Wendy’s has shared their love of emo by dropping a new EP featuring members of Silverstein, Memphis May Fire and more.
Johnny Marr on Fontaines D.C. and fighting “dodgy views”: “The current young generation are really switched on”
Johnny Marr onnew solo album ‘The Age Of Everything’, his love of The Cure and Fontaines D.C., and why Andy Burnham isn’t forbidden from listening to The Smiths
‘Legend Of Zelda’ 40th anniversary tour adds more dates
The orchestral run of shows kicks off in January 2027
‘Futurama’ creator Matt Groening says the show isn’t over – despite finale airing this week
Futurama creator Matt Groening has insisted he believes the upcoming final episode of the animation won’t be the last, given the amount of times the show has come back from the dead.
La Roux announces 2027 ‘Old Flames’ tour in UK, Europe and North America
La Roux has announced headline tour dates in the UK, Europe and North America for 2027. Find all the dates and buy tickets here.
Watch The Strokes’ Nick Valensi join Jack White as “special guest” guitarist at Hollywood Palladium
The Strokes guitarist Nick Valensi joined Jack White on stage as a “special guest” at the Hollywood Palladium last night (September 28).
Check out Lime Garden’s heartfelt new single ‘Moving Target’
Lime Garden have dropped the yearning new single ‘Moving Target’, ahead of their headline tour kicking off later this week.
‘Fortnite’ teams up with ‘Five Nights At Freddy’s’ for ‘Fortnitemares’
Freddy Krueger is also involved in the annual frightfest
Louis Theroux smoked “nightly spliff” through late teens and twenties to help him sleep
Louis Theroux has admitted to smoking “a nightly spliff” for years, prompting shock in a new podcast interview.
How to buy the NME Magazine September/October 2026 issue
The September/October 2026 issue of NME Magazine is out this week – here’s how you can buy your copy, which will be bundled with Guitar.com Magazine.
Watch Elton John open new Apple Music Hall in London as show live-streams onto Battersea Power Station
Elton John opened the Apple Music Hall at Battersea Power Station last night – with the show also projected onto the venue for fans to watch.
Victoria Beckham “back in the studio” as she records vocals with son Cruz
Victoria Beckham has been photographed “back in the studio”, seemingly recording vocals for a song by her son, Cruz.
‘GTA 6’ team are reportedly working on a ‘L.A. Noire’ sequel next
Sorry ‘Red Dead Redemption’ fans
‘Saved By The Bell’ actor Dennis Haskins dies, aged 75
Dennis Haskins, the actor best known for his performance as Mr. Belding in beloved ’90s show ‘Saved By The Bell’, has died aged 75.
U2 in rehearsals for new stadium tour, with Larry Mullen Jr. back after undergoing surgery
U2 are already rehearsing for a new stadium tour, and drummer Larry Mullen Jr. will be making his full return to the stage after undergoing surgery.
Slipknot fans hit back over Marilyn Manson as choice of support on 2027 stadium tour
Slipknot fans have hit out at the decision to recruit Marilyn Manson as support for dates on their 2027 ‘(sic)est Stadium Tour’.
Two new ‘The Last Of Us’ games are in the works
“We wouldn’t return to it unless we had something meaningful to say”
Florence Pugh urges men to speak up following Cornell rape allegations in censored Instagram post
Florence Pugh has spoken out about the alleged sexual assault of an unnamed woman by seven fraternity members at Cornell University, calling on men to speak up in a post that was censored by Instagram.
Watch Pixies perform ‘Wave Of Mutilation’ with Pearl Jam’s Eddie Vedder
Pixies have brought out Pearl Jam’s Eddie Vedder to perform ‘Wave Of Mutilation’ in California. Check out the footage here.
Liam Gallagher suggests Oasis will discuss new album after ‘Live ’27’ tour: “Can’t see us touring again unless we have new music”
Liam Gallagher has said Oasis will discuss new music after their ‘Live ’27’ tour, as he “can’t see” them touring again without new material.
Wishy – ‘Nature’s Pill’ review: heartfelt, hopelessly romantic indie-rock gold
Wishy’s second album ‘Nature’s Pill’ is all big feelings and bigger hooks as they level up from their already promising debut.
Fat Dog’s chaotic carnival is changing course, but still marching forward: “I wanted to make something I actually feel”
Having cemented their status as arguably Britain’s rowdiest live act, the south London band are expanding their scope on their introspective second LP, ‘Cancel Me (I’m Tired)’
Frank Turner announces break from touring after final Lost Evenings: “I genuinely don’t know when I’ll play shows again”
Frank Turner will step away from touring after Lost Evenings in 2027, and “genuinely” does not know when he will play live again.
Check out Sombr, RAYE, Adam Lambert and Teddy Swims’ tribute performance to George Michael at VMAs
Sombr, RAYE, Adam Lambert and Teddy Swims played a star-studded tribute to George Michael at last night’s MTV VMAs – check out footage below.
Check out the brooding new single ‘Helen Keller’ from Placebo
Placebo have shared a brooding new single called ‘Helen Keller’ as they kick off their 30th anniversary tour today (September 28).
U2’s new album features track about “extraordinary artist” Rosalía, reveals Bono
U2’s upcoming album ‘Carnaval De Luz’ features a song written about the “extraordinary” Rosalía, Bono has revealed.
Watch Keanu Reeves rock out to ‘Love Will Tear Us Apart’ after introducing Peter Hook & The Light in San Francisco
Keanu Reeves has been spotted rocking out to ‘Love Will Tear Us Apart’ at a recent Peter Hook & The Light gig, after introducing the band to the stage.
‘Oasis: Don’t Look Back In Anger’ streaming release date confirmed, featuring “exclusive unseen footage”
The release date for Oasis’ ‘Don’t Look Back In Anger’ has been confirmed, which features “exclusive unseen footage” that wasn’t included in the cinematic release.
David Harewood is still changing the game
The iconic actor takes on his first lead role in new crime drama ‘Pierre’
Linkin Park talk capturing their comeback with epic new film ‘Unshatter’: “When the energy is there, we start to feel unstoppable”
Linkin Park’s Joe Hahn has spoken to NME about new feature-length documentary Unshatter, and how the band are embracing their epic new chapter by embracing a new generation of fans, pushing beyond any naysayers, and intentionally trying to subvert expectations.
Watch The Libertines’ Carl Barât perform ‘What A Waster’ with The Molotovs in London
Carl Barât joined The Molotovs on stage in London to perform The Libertines’ ‘What A Waster’ over the weekend. Watch the video here.
More ‘Lord Of The Rings’ classic games are being re-released
‘Middle-earth: The Shadow Bundle’ is coming to the Nintendo Switch 2
‘The Witcher 3’ shares first taste of ‘Songs Of The Past’ soundtrack
Featuring new music from original composer Marcin Przybyłowicz
Slipknot announce 2027 ‘(sic)est Stadium Tour’ with Marilyn Manson, Bring Me The Horizon and more – kicking off with massive Wembley show
Slipknot have announced their ‘(sic)est Stadium Tour’, which kicks off in 2027 and features support from Marilyn Manson, Bring Me The Horizon and more. Find out all the details below.
Matt Lucas debunks ‘Little Britain’ reboot rumours
Matt Lucas has debunked rumours of a Little Britain reboot on social media. The comedian fronted the BBC Three sketch show between 2003 and 2006 alongside David Walliams, having originated it as a BBC Radio 4 series. A report from the Daily Mail surfaced last week claiming that the show could be poised for a comeback, with a likelihood it could be picked up by a streamer rather than return to the BBC.
Council “exploring all options” for Banksy’s flag statue in London
Westminster Council is “exploring all options” for the future of a Banksy statue, which was installed in Waterloo Place earlier this year.
David Guetta to play his biggest London show yet for The O2’s 20th anniversary celebrations
David Guetta has announced his biggest London show to date – which comes in celebration of The O2’s 20th anniversary celebrations.
‘To Catch A Predator’ host criticises “bizarre” ‘Primetime’: “I’m not sure what the point of it was”
‘To Catch A Predator’ host Chris Hansen has given his verdict on new film ‘Primetime’, which depicts him and the production of his series.
Taylor Swift dedicates VMA Video Of The Year award to “ultimate showgirl” Dolly Parton
Taylor Swift dedicated her Video Of The Year victory at last night’s MTV VMAs to Dolly Parton, describing her as the “ultimate showgirl”.
‘Pokémon Pokopia’ shares hour-long megamix of relaxing music
“Find yourself a cosy spot and enjoy”
Jason Newsted remembers Cliff Burton 40 years after Metallica bassist’s death: “Maybe if I try really hard, I could be a tenth of as good”
Metallica’s Jason Newsted has looked back at his memories of Cliff Burton, 40 years after his death.
Melissa Barrera would return to ‘Scream’ under one condition
Melissa Barrera has revealed that she would be willing to return to the ‘Scream’ franchise under one condition.
Watch Nirvana accept Video Vanguard Award at MTV VMAs: “The ideas for those videos all grew out of the vision of one of the greatest artists of all time – Kurt Cobain”
The surviving members of Nirvana have taken to the stage at the 2026 MTV VMAs – accepting the Video Vanguard Award.
‘The Last Of Us’ season three adds original game actors to cast
OG Abby Laura Bailey will now play Seraphites leader Elizabeth
Watch Taylor Swift’s star-studded new ‘Patient Zero’ video with Dakota Johnson and Colin Farrell
Taylor Swift has premiered the new video for ‘Patient Zero’, featuring Dakota Johnson and Colin Farrell, at the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards.
Amelia Dimoldenberg calls Ed Sheeran a “red-headed puppet” during ‘SNL UK’ opening monologue
Amelia Dimoldenberg has called Ed Sheeran a “red-headed puppet” on ‘Saturday Night Live UK’, with the show once again taking aim at the star.
Rod Stewart announces 2027 ‘The Final Encore’ UK and European tour
Rod Stewart has announced a UK and European farewell tour, ‘The Final Encore’, for 2027. See the dates and buy tickets here.
Oasis’ ‘Live ’27’ tour completely sells out after staggered weekend ticket sales
All dates for the Oasis Live ’27 tour have completely sold out, following tickets going on sale across the weekend.
Watch Madonna team up with Charli XCX and Sabrina Carpenter for her first MTV VMAs performance in 23 years
Madonna returned to the MTV VMAs for her first performance in 23 years last night, teaming up with Sabrina Carpenter and Charli XCX.
After share tracks for a sunkissed nap in playlist for The Cover
After’s exclusive playlist to accompany their NME Cover story features songs by Jon Hopkins, Julianna Barwick, Ryuichi Sakamoto and more
BIGBANG live in London: 20 years in, the K-pop kings still have plenty to offer
BIGBANG return to the UK for the first time in 14 years with a setlist celebrating their mould-breaking career.
After’s nostalgic trip-pop is bringing the “promise of Y2K” into the present
After’s sound is indebted to the early 2000s, leaning into the sense of possibility that characterised the turn of the millennium
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Watch Kylie Minogue’s epic performance from AFL Grand Final
Kylie Minogue delivered a huge homecoming performance at the 2026 AFL Grand Final in Melbourne yesterday (September 26).
Blink-182’s Mark Hoppus reveals how he sang on unreleased Linkin Park song
Blink-182’s Mark Hoppus has revealed he recorded vocals for an unreleased Linkin Park song – but did not make the final cut.
Check out Kneecap and Tom Morello’s huge RATM-coded collab ‘Unconquered’
Kneecap and Tom Morello have shared their huge, Rage Against The Machine-coded collaboration ‘Unconquered’ – listen below.
Paul McCartney’s ex-fiancée Jane Asher gives verdict on Beatles biopics: “I won’t watch”
Jane Asher has said she will not watch Sam Mendes’ forthcoming quartet of Beatles biopics, in which she will be portrayed by Lucy Boynton.
Massive Attack’s Robert Del Naja arrested again at pro-Palestine protest: “I don’t recognise the offence”
Massive Attack’s Robert Del Naja has been arrested again over his support for Palestine Action, telling police: “I don’t recognise the offence.”
Watch KATSEYE perform ‘Animal’ and ‘Hootie Frutti’ on ‘SNL’
KATSEYE performed ‘Animal’ and ‘Hootie Frutti’ during their debut appearance on Saturday Night Live last night (September 26).
Watch Rachel Chinouriri perform ‘Never Need Me’ on ‘SNL UK’
Rachel Chinouriri performed ‘One Song Away From Crying’ and ‘Never Need Me’ on Saturday Night Live UK last night (September 26).
Watch ‘SNL UK’ turn Oasis into Russian spies in Andy Burnham sketch
Saturday Night Live UK has spoofed Oasis as a pair of Russian spies attempting to steal Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s personal details.
‘Big Boys’ creator Jack Rooke reveals he’s developing “fun” Spice Girls biopic: “We need a big comedy romp”
Big Boys creator Jack Rooke has said he is developing a “fun comedy drama” about the Spice Girls, with a script already having been written.
Sabrina Carpenter to play Ginger Rogers opposite Tom Holland in Fred Astaire biopic
Sabrina Carpenter is set to return to the big screen as Ginger Rogers in an upcoming Fred Astaire biopic starring Tom Holland.
GWAR founding member and Sexecutioner performer Chuck Varga dies aged 68
Chuck Varga, a founding member of GWAR and the artist behind the band’s Sexecutioner character, has died aged 68.
What songs are on the new ‘Sense & Sensibility’ soundtrack?
The new Sense & Sensibility has arrived in UK cinemas, with Daisy Edgar-Jones and Esmé Creed-Miles taking on Jane Austen’s Dashwood sisters – but what songs are included? Find out below.
What’s new in ‘Avengers: Endgame Encore’? All the added scenes explained
Avengers: Endgame has returned to cinemas in a new ‘Encore’ edition, but what exactly has been added? Find out below.
Every song on the ‘American Horror Story’ season 13 soundtrack
American Horror Story is back for its 13th season, bringing together characters and storylines from throughout the horror anthology’s history – but what songs are included? Find out below.
Todd Rundgren claims that Taylor Swift “ruined music” and calls her the “apotheosis of mediocrity”
Todd Rundgren has taken aim at Taylor Swift, saying she has “ruined music” and describing her as the “apotheosis of mediocrity”.
Matty Healy says The 1975’s new album is ‘almost done’: “I’m never going to finish it”
The 1975’s Matty Healy has given fans an exciting update on the band’s long-awaited new album, revealing that it is “almost done”.
Watch Blossoms’ Tom Ogden join Niall Horan on stage in Manchester for ‘Charlemagne’
Blossoms frontman Tom Ogden joined Niall Horan on stage in Manchester last night for a surprise performance of ‘Charlemagne’.
Here’s what Olivia Rodrigo played as she kicked off the ‘Unraveled’ tour
Olivia Rodrigo has kicked off her huge ‘Unraveled’ world tour in Connecticut – check out the full setlist below.
Longtime Paul McCartney drummer Abe Laboriel Jr. joins Pearl Jam at Ohana Festival
Longtime Paul McCartney drummer Abe Laboriel Jr. has joined Pearl Jam behind the kit during a surprise performance at Ohana Festival.
Ed Sheeran’s shows at Robert Kraft’s Gillette Stadium and other huge events have been cancelled after all – thanks to “severe weather warnings”
Ed Sheeran’s two shows at Robert Kraft’s Gillette Stadium have been cancelled due to “severe weather warnings”
Noel and Liam Gallagher react after Manchester City reportedly found guilty of 114 of 115 charges
Noel and Liam Gallagher have reacted after Manchester City were reportedly found guilty of 114 of the 115 charges brought against them by the Premier League.
Tom Morello: “The Prodigy are one of the few live bands that gave Rage Against The Machine a run for our money”
In Does Rock ‘N’ Roll Kill Braincells?!, we quiz an artist on their own career to see how much they can remember. This week: Tom Morello
U2 celebrate 50th anniversary with concerts in Dublin and former high school, and pay tribute to “king busker” Glen Hansard
U2 returned to their former high school and played a surprise gig from Dublin’s Grafton Street to mark their 50th anniversary – see photos, footage and more
Portrait of The 1975’s Matty Healy shortlisted at British Photography Awards
A “timeless” portrait of The 1975 frontman Matty Healy has been shortlisted for the 2026 British Photography Awards.
Beck recalls meeting “warm, kind and open” Dolly Parton as a child: “I was taken aback”
Beck has recalled meeting Dolly Parton during his childhood, saying that he was “taken aback” by her kindness.
Elton John to open new Apple Music Hall in London – with Charli XCX and Chase & Status also among confirmed acts
Elton John will open the Apple Music Hall in London next week, with Charli XCX and Chase & Status also confirmed for its first run of shows.
Nothing But Thieves tell us about “subverting expectations” on introspective ‘Stray Dogs’: “We’re a band that takes left turns”
Nothing But Thieves have dropped introspective new album ‘Stray Dogs’ and latest single ‘#5’, and told NME about going back to basics, feeling like they’re “still making it up” 10 years on, using their platform to support grassroots venues and more.
‘How To Get To Heaven From Belfast’ cancelled at Netflix
The comedy-thriller How To Get To Heaven From Belfast has been cancelled by Netflix, who confirmed the show would not be getting a second season.
Listen to Taylor Swift’s bittersweet new single ‘Patient Zero’ – along with three more ‘Encore’ tracks
Taylor Swift has shared her bittersweet new single ‘Patient Zero’, alongside three more songs on ‘The Life Of A Showgirl: The Encore’.
’Borderlands 4’s raucous punk soundtrack gets vinyl release
Borderlands 4’s eclectic soundtrack is getting a vinyl release to celebrate the one-year anniversary of the looter shooter
‘Black Mirror’ creator is working on “absurd comedy” crime thriller ‘Blackmere’
The creator of Black Mirror, Charlie Brooker, has unveiled the title and cast of his new series, Blackmere. Unveiled at an event for Netflix on Thursday (September 24), the show stars Paddy Considine, Lena Headey, and Rory Kinnear. Variety reports that the show’s synopsis describes it as an “absurd comedy disguised as an incredibly serious crime thriller,” before revealing the details of the plot: “Tormented Detective John Blackmere (Considine) leaves the rain-soaked Northern city of Bleakford for London to avenge his partner’s death and
‘Castlevania’ team confirms 40th anniversary orchestral concerts
Gigs are planned for Tokyo, LA and London
Susan Sarandon arrested during protest against Israel’s prime minister
Actors Susan Sarandon and Hannah Einbinder have been arrested during a protest against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
Xbox boss denies everyone wants to play ‘GTA 6’ on PlayStation
“We are very happy”
Jarvis Cocker tells us about Pulp’s new film and future: “It was like a new beginning”
Jarvis Cocker talks Pulp’s new film ‘What Do You Do For An Encore?’ and what the future holds for the Sheffield indie icons.
Madness to headline first Rock N Roll Circus London: “Calling all Madheads and madhatters”
Madness have been announced as the first headliners for Rock N Roll Circus’ inaugural London edition, as part of a packed line-up.
Blink-182 release throwback Pac-Man game
A limited-edition merch line is also available
‘Avengers’ fans in the UK will be able to watch ‘Doomsday’ early
Disney has confirmed that ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ will debut in UK cinemas two days earlier than their American counterparts
Listen to Madonna and Charli XCX team up on nostalgic ‘Danceteria Afterhours’
Madonna and Charli XCX have shared their nostalgic new collaboration ‘Danceteria Afterhours’ – listen to it below.
Blondshell – ‘Violins’ review: beautifully tender and profoundly honest album of alt-rock poetry
On her third album, ‘Violins’, Blondshell fights to strike a balance between savage beauty and jagged home truths.
This megastar YouTuber’s new album is Brat meets Animal Crossing
CG5 reaches millions of people with his video game-inspired nerdcore and new album ‘Gamer’ is all about his favourite gaming soundtracks
Jay-Z sexual assault accuser fully recants allegations: “There is no truth to any of my claims”
The woman who accused Jay-Z of sexually assaulting her has fully recanted her allegations, saying she has never met the rapper.
Tinashe – ‘Popstar’ review: multi-faceted and effortlessly assured proclamation of self-worth
On ‘Popstar’, Tinashe is no longer chasing approval. Instead, she’s bold, unpigeonholeable and certain of who she is as a person and artist.
Danger Mouse won’t join CeeLo Green on Gnarls Barkley ‘reunion’ tour: “We want no misunderstandings”
Danger Mouse will not join CeeLo Green on Gnarls Barkley’s North American tour, despite it being announced as their first tour in 18 years.
Soundtrack Of My Life: Jay Sean
Singer, songwriter, Billboard Hot 100 chart-topper
Phoebe Bridgers shares new song ‘On Video’ from Robert Pattinson film ‘Primetime’
Phoebe Bridgers has shared a new song, ‘On Video’, from the soundtrack to Primetime, the new A24 thriller starring Robert Pattinson.
Bullet For My Valentine return with ferocious single ‘Social Apocalypse’ from first album in over five years
Bullet For My Valentine have returned with the ferocious single ‘Social Apocalypse’ and announced details of their first album in five years.
Dolly Parton to posthumously feature on new U2 song ‘Torn’ – marking her final recorded performance
The late Dolly Parton is set to posthumously feature on U2’s new song ‘Torn’, the final recorded vocal performance of her career.
Here’s the emotional trailer for ‘Ozzy & Black Sabbath: Back To The Beginning’
The emotional first trailer for Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath’s forthcoming Back To The Beginning concert film has been released.
After being dropped from Ed Sheeran’s shows, Macklemore announces ‘Free Palestine Tour’ in UK and Europe: “What happened to me is bigger than one artist or one stage”
Macklemore has announced a ‘Free Palestine Tour’, following his removal from Ed Sheeran’s US ‘Loop’ tour over his pro-Palestine comments.
The Prodigy announce ‘Breathe’ 30th anniversary 12″ vinyl
The Prodigy have announced a 12″ vinyl edition of ‘Breathe’ to mark the classic track’s 30th anniversary. Find all the details here.
U2 announce long-awaited new album ‘Carnaval De Luz’ and share charismatic single ‘Silencio’
U2 have announced new album ‘Carnaval De Luz’, which features the last recorded vocal performance from Dolly Parton. Check out the details below, along with new single ‘Silencio’.
Taylor Swift’s new ‘Patient Zero’ video, starring Dakota Johnson and Colin Farrell, to premiere at MTV VMAs
Taylor Swift is set to premiere the music video for her upcoming single ‘Patient Zero’ at the MTV VMAs 2026 this weekend. Watch the preview.
‘Grand Theft Auto 6’ is getting a £350 collector’s edition
‘The Goodtime State – Vice City Collection’ is available to pre-order now
Jonny Greenwood admits he “felt like a clumsy guitar player and was always lazy” in Radiohead’s early days
Jonny Greenwood has admitted that he “felt like a clumsy guitar player and was always lazy” in the early days of Radiohead.
Apocalyptica share epic metal ‘Control: Resonant’ anthem
Apocalyptica have shared their cinematic metal anthem ‘Upperhand’, written for action-adventure sci-fi game Control: Resonant.
Dove Ellis announces ‘Live At Alexandra Palace Theatre’ album
Dove Ellis has announced a new concert album, ‘Live At Alexandra Palace Theatre’, in aid of War Child. Find all the details here.
Michael Kiwanuka shares full details of self-produced new album ‘FUDGE’: “It captures a sense of optimism, playfulness and freedom”
Michael Kiwanuka has shared full details of a new, self-produced album ‘FUDGE’, which he made prior to his health issues and “captures a sense of optimism, playfulness and freedom”.
Boys Noize announces new album ‘7LLVSION’ with throbbing single ‘1+1+1’
Boys Noize has announced a new album ‘7LLVSION’ with the throbbing new single ‘1+1+1’ featuring ZEP.
Dolly Parton’s sister denies family “feud” after country star’s nephew fired and hit with restraining order
Dolly Parton’s sister has shared a statement denying that there is any family “feud”, following news that the singer’s nephew was fired and hit with a restraining order.
Robert Pattinson details cut Joker scene from ‘The Batman’ with Barry Keoghan: “He’s the man”
Robert Pattinson has spoken about working with Barry Keoghan as The Joker in a deleted scene from 2022’s The Batman.
Liam Gallagher says Oasis’ Live ’27 “isn’t a farewell tour but it still could be our last”
Liam Gallagher has said that while the upcoming Oasis Live ’27 shows are not meant to be a “farewell tour”, they could still “be our last” time hitting the road.
Disney+ is raising prices again – but only in the US
Disney+ has brought in another price rise, this time for US subscribers only. The popular app will rise alongside its sister service, Hulu, in what Variety reports is the fourth such rise in as many years. Disney+ Premium and Hulu Premium ad-free plans are both increasing, going from $18.99 (£14.36) to $21.49 (£16.25) per month, a 13 per cent rise. A “bundle” package of the two is comparatively cheaper, rising from $19.99 (£15.11) to $21.99 (£16.29) per month.
Nathan Fielder’s ‘You Can See Everything’ trailer scares fans: “Like a horror film”
The new trailer for ‘You Can See Everything’ has left fans on social media unnerved by how Elizabeth Holmes is portrayed.
The Beach Boys cancel ‘Pet Sounds 60’ tour dates at last minute
The Beach Boys have abruptly cancelled their ‘Pet Sounds 60’ tour dates.
‘Final Fantasy 15’ soundtrack is coming to vinyl
‘Piano Collections – Moonlit Melodies’ features just ten tracks from the game
Rex Orange County announces new album ‘Dream Fatigue’, featuring Turnstile’s Brendan Yates, Dev Hynes and more
Rex Orange County has announced the new album ‘Dream Fatigue’, which will see him join forces with Turnstile’s Brendan Yates, Dev Hynes and more.
Taylor Swift’s lawyers call ‘Life Of A Showgirl’ suit “meritless” at trial
Taylor Swift’s lawyers have called Maren Wade’s trademark infringement lawsuit against the singer’s ‘The Life Of A Showgirl’ album “nonsensical”.
Ali G is “a tool to expose racists”, claims ‘Who Iz I?’ writer
One of the writers of the new Ali G movie has defended the movie from accusations that it perpetuates racial stereotypes.
Madison Beer is coming to ‘Fortnite’
“This is definitely up there with being nominated for a Grammy”
Sugababes announce self-titled new album – the first from original trio in 26 years: “It feels unmistakably us”
Sugababes have announced a new, self-titled album, which will be the first from the original trio in 26 years.
Riff Wood talk “Green Day-inspired roots” and working with ‘Dookie’ producer on posi-punk new album: “We want to give hope to our generation”
Riff Woof have spoken to NME about the their second album ‘Butterfly In Black And White’, and being inspired by Green Day and The Beatles.
New Found Glory announce EPCOT shows to honour late frontman and “massive Disney fan” Chad Gilbert
"Every note we play and every word you sing at Epcot is for Chad" The post New Found Glory announce EPCOT shows to honour late frontman and “massive Disney fan” Chad Gilbert appeared first on NME.
Cameron Winter plays surprise secret set of new solo material in New Orleans
Cameron Winter has played a surprise secret set of new solo material in New Orlean – watch fan-filmed footage below.
‘GTA 6’ soundtrack - every confirmed song so far
GTA is known for its incredible soundtrack and song choices, and GTA 6 is looking to follow in the series’ footsteps with another incredible tracklist across the main game and its radio stations. The recent Extended Look at the game gave us our best deep dive yet into what we can expect and confirmed several big songs.
Every song on the ‘Brothers’ soundtrack
Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson have reunited for Brothers, a new comedy series on Apple TV – but what songs feature on the soundtrack? Find out below.
Hayley Williams pays tribute to late ex-husband, New Found Glory guitarist Chad Gilbert: “His influence and attitude guided the genre forward”
Hayley Williams has paid tribute to her ex-husband, New Found Glory guitarist Chad Gilbert, after he passed away aged 45.
Oasis issue urgent warning over Live ’27 ticket scams ahead of unique code emails
Oasis have issued a warning to fans over ticket scams ahead of unique access codes being sent out for their huge ‘Live ’27’ world tour.
Harvey Weinstein sentenced to 15 years in prison for sexual assault of production assistant in 2006
Harvey Weinstein has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for sexually assaulting former production assistant Miriam Haley in 2006.
The ending of Lioness season 3 explained: who was behind Joe’s kidnapping?
The Lioness season three finale brought back a character from the past to answer the season’s biggest mystery.
Michael Kiwanuka announces new album ‘FUDGE’ after suffering stroke: “I’ve been battling some health problems which would heavily hinder me making music”
Michael Kiwanuka has announced a new album ‘FUDGE’ while revealing he suffered a stroke this year and is currently undergoing rehabilitation.
Slipknot fans spot cryptic posters around the globe – is a tour announcement incoming?
Cryptic Slipknot posters have been popping up around the world – possibly hinting at a new tour announcement from the Iowa metal icons.
‘Wonka’s The Golden Ticket’ review: a world of pure humiliation
Roald Dahl’s whimsical world has been corrupted with an AI Gene Wilder
Taylor Swift announces ‘The Life Of A Showgirl: The Encore’ – featuring four new songs
Taylor Swift has announced an extended ‘Encore’ edition of her latest album ‘The Life Of A Showgirl’, featuring four new songs.
Sombr hits back at “incredibly insane” nepo baby claims
Sombr has hit back at claims that he is a “nepo baby”, saying the idea his father’s career helped with his rapid rise is “incredibly insane”.
Queens Of The Stone Age remember teenage love on nostalgic new single ‘Where The Goth Girls At?’
Queens Of The Stone Age have shared another new single, ‘Where The Goth Girls At?‘, from their upcoming album ‘Perfecth’. Listen here.
’GTA 6’s launch will distract pro athletes, says NBA star
“Performance is going to go down, league wide”
Watch Brandon Flowers perform ‘An American Dream’ and tease next Killers album on ‘Fallon’
Brandon Flowers performed ‘An American Dream’ on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and offered an update on the next Killers record.
Woman from Black Sabbath’s album cover creates AI-themed rock opera
The woman who was confirmed to be the mysterious woman on on the cover of Black Sabbath’s 1970 self-titled debut has announced that she has created a new rock opera, inspired by AI and Alice in Wonderland.
Mahershala Ali “trained so hard” for ‘Blade’ reboot that he injured himself – and then Marvel cancelled the film
Mahershala Ali has opened up about his cancelled Blade project, describing his routine while waiting a year through Marvel’s delays.
Oasis ‘Live ’27’: New UK, Italy and Germany dates announced due to “phenomenal demand”
Oasis have added more dates to the huge ‘Live ’27’ tour due to “phenomenal demand”. See the list of shows and ticket details here.
OutKast sue rapper/producer Ovrkast for trademark infringement and “malicious intent”
OutKast have filed a lawsuit against rapper and producer Ovrkast – accusing him of trademark infringement and “malicious intent”.
James Bond author says Jack Lowden is “not a convincing choice” for new 007
The author behind the latest James Bond novel has dismissed Jack Lowden as a potential candidate for 007, saying that he is not convincing
Kurt Vile talks Fontaines D.C. collab, his shoutout from Sam Fender, and paying tribute to Philadelphia: “It’s like rap – I’m calling out my fucking zone!”
The guitar legend spoke to NME about “gathering up the old ghosts” of his home city on 10th album ‘Philadelphia’s Been Good To Me’, being “hungry as hell” in the early days of The War On Drugs, and how he plans to "give back" as he hints at future plans
Amy Winehouse Band announce “one-night-only” ‘Back To Black 20’ London show with Mark Ronson, FLO, Jorja Smith and loads more
Amy Winehouse Band will play a London show celebrating 20 years of ‘Back To Black’, with Mark Ronson, FLO, Jorja Smith and more taking part.
Here’s your first taste of ’Control: Resonant’s eclectic soundtrack
‘Zoe’s Mixtape’ contains Vilma Jää’s viral hit ‘Manalan Mailla’
Taylor Swift announces new single ‘Patient Zero’ as fans speculate over next era
Taylor Swift has announced the new single ‘Patient Zero’, which drops later this week – and fans have started speculating whether it marks the start of a new era.
‘The Inbetweeners’ creators confirm not every character returns for Netflix sequel
The creators of The Inbetweeners have confirmed that not everyone from the series will be returning for the recently announced third film.
Placebo announce 2027 South American tour to celebrate first two albums
Placebo have announced a 2027 tour of Latin America celebrating their first two albums, with shows in Brazil, Argentina, Mexico and others.
‘Silent Hill’ reboot movie in the works from ‘Resident Evil’ producer
Roy Lee, the producer behind Zach Cregger’s ‘Resident Evil’ movie and other breakout horror hits, is working on a ‘Silent Hill’ revival
Ozzfest to return to US in 2027 for first time in a decade
Ozzfest has confirmed that it will return to the US in 2027, alongside its previously announced comeback at Birmingham’s Villa Park.
Tom Cruise’s “baffling” ‘Digger’ performance is dividing critics
Tom Cruise’s new film ‘Digger’ has divided critics after the first screenings, with reactions ranging from “baffling” to “movie of the year”
The Chemical Brothers’ Tom Rowlands and Aurora announce new Tomora EP ‘Celebration’ with euphoric title track
Tomora have announced new, five-track EP ‘Celebration’, with the euphoric new single ‘Celebration’ – check it out here.
‘NieR’ orchestral concert confirms 2027 UK dates
The ‘12026 [YoRHa]’ show will be heading to London for two gigs
Woman paralysed after man falls on her from tree at Knocked Loose’s Louder Than Life set
A woman has been left paralysed from the waist down after a man fell from a tree and landed on her during Knocked Loose’s set at Louder Than Life.
Follow Adult DVD down the rabbit hole into their rave-rock wonderland of characters
Armed with one of Europe’s slickest live shows, NME meets a playful, witty band operating with no rulebook and a glass-half-full attitude as the Leeds crew reveal their debut album
Javier Bardem shares petition to remove Pink as UNICEF ambassador over Macklemore Palestine row
Javier Bardem has called for Pink to be removed as a UNICEF ambassador over her response to Macklemore’s pro-Palestine comments.
Watch Slayyyter play her version of Turnstile’s ‘Birds’ live for the first time in Atlanta
Slayyyter has performed her version of Turnstile’s ‘Birds’ live for the first time during a show in Atlanta – check out footage below.
Every song on the ‘JAŸ-Z IN 8’ soundtrack
JAŸ-Z has joined forces with Rick Rubin for new documentary series JAŸ-Z IN 8, but what songs are featured? Find out below.
Who’s returning for ‘American Horror Story’ season 13?
American Horror Story is returning for its 13th season, with a huge number of familiar faces set to appear – but who exactly is coming back?
Every song on the ‘Hope’ soundtrack
Na Hong-jin returns with Hope, his first feature film since 2016’s acclaimed horror The Wailing, but what songs are included on the soundtrack? Find out below.
Every song on the ‘Youth’ soundtrack
Sharon Horgan is back with Youth, a new comedy series on HBO Max, but what songs are included? Find out below.
Mark E Smith’s fiancée and last manager hits out at The Fall’s final album as “cash grab” and “ethically wrong”
Mark E Smith’s fiancée and manager has hit out at The Fall’s final album ‘Post Script’, describing it as a “cash grab” and “ethically wrong”.
Razorlight’s Andy Burrows announces new solo album ‘Map Of The World’ with exuberant new single ‘Nothing Matters Anyway’
Razorlight drummer Andy Burrows has announced his new solo album ‘Map Of The World’ and shared its first single, ‘Nothing Matters Anyway’.
Girl In The Year Above sign to Transgressive Records and share defiant new single ‘Wet Paint’
Girl In The Year Above have signed to Transgressive Records and shared their first single for the label, ‘Wet Paint’ – listen below.
Kit Harington wants to revisit cancelled ‘Game Of Thrones’ spinoff about Jon Snow
Kit Harington has said he is open to revisiting the Jon Snow ‘Game Of Thrones’ spinoff, as he feels “more comfortable” with the character.
Chvrches return with dark, politically-charged new single ‘Roses’ and intimate Glasgow and London shows
Chvrches have shared their comeback single ‘Roses’ and announced two intimate UK shows - find all the details here.
Hayden Panettiere’s cause of death revealed
Her younger brother, actor Jansen Panettiere, died in February 2023
Tim Westwood charged with sexual offences against two more women
Tim Westwood has been charged with sexual offences against two more women. The Metropolitan Police said the former BBC Radio 1 DJ has been charged with indecent assault against a teenage girl aged 16 to 17 in Hammersmith and Fulham in 1991 and the alleged sexual assault of an 18-year-old woman in Wandsworth in 2004. These charges are in addition to those brought against Westwood in October 2025 relating to seven women, which include four counts of rape. Westwood is now facing a total of 17 charges involving nine women between 1983 and 2016.
‘KPop Demon Hunters’ is coming to mobile game ‘Monopoly Go!’
Hit mobile game ‘Monopoly Go!’ has announced a new Halloween-themed collaboration with ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ and ‘Ghostbusters’
Patrick Wolf to celebrate 20 years of ‘The Magic Position’ at orchestral London show
Patrick Wolf is set to celebrate 20 years of ‘The Magic Position’ with a one-off orchestral show in London next year - find details here.
Watch Mike D reunite with Beastie Boys collaborators Money Mark and Mix Master Mike at LA gig
Mike D reunited with Beastie Boys collaborators Money Mark and Mix Master Mike at a gig in LA last night (September 21) - watch here.
Echo & The Bunnymen announce 2026 winter UK tour
Echo & The Bunnymen have announced a series of tour dates across the UK for this winter - check out all the details here.
Tom Morello talks teaming up with Kneecap and his new solo album: “It’s a record for everyone who’s had enough”
The Rage Against The Machine icon Tom Morello on new album ‘Everyone Gets Everything They Want’, his “kinship” with Kneecap, and Macklemore proving that “courage is contagious”
Charlotte Church hits out at Ed Sheeran: “He chose consumerism and capitalism over doing the right thing”
Charlotte Church has hit out at Ed Sheeran over the Macklemore, row saying he “chose consumerism and capitalism over doing the right thing”.
Pokémon announces London Science Museum pop-up
Special European Space Agency x Pokémon merchandise will be available
Tom Cruise says AI is inevitable but it won’t mean the end of cinema: “People want to see real things”
Tom Cruise has weighed in on the AI debate in Hollywood, saying that human creatives must “keep creating”.
Modern English acknowledge that The Strokes “completely ripped off” ‘I Melt With You’ for ‘Bad Decisions’
Modern English have said The Strokes “completely ripped off” their 1982 hit ‘I Melt With You’ on the latter’s hit single ‘Bad Decisions’.
Kyle MacLachlan memoir details Laura Dern relationship breakdown while dating ‘Twin Peaks’ co-star Lara Flynn Boyle
Kyle MacLachlan has recalled his relationship with Laura Dern, as well as having an affair with actor Lara Flynn Boyle, in his new memoir.
BLACKPINK’s Lisa has designed her own PlayStation 5 controller
Sony has unveiled a new collaboration with BLACKPINK’s Lisa that includes a custom-designed PS5 controller
‘Mitchell & Webb’ blackface sketch removed from BBC platforms
11 That Mitchell & Webb Look sketches have been removed from the BBC’s iPlayer streaming service, after it was decided that they no longer “work today”.
The Jesus and Mary Chain and The Psychedelic Furs announce 2027 UK co-headline tour
The Jesus & Mary Chain and The Psychedelic Furs have announced plans for a 2027 co-headline UK tour - check out all the details here.
Man/Woman/Chainsaw announce 2027 UK tour after upcoming dates sell out
Ahead of their sold out autumn 2026 tour, Man/Woman/Chainsaw have announced another UK trek for next May - check out the details here.
‘Destiny’ is being revived after player backlash: “Your voices matter”
‘Marathon’ “did not reach as many players as we had hoped”
Londoner jailed for selling £2.7million of fake vinyl on “industrial scale”
He pleaded guilty to two charges
LA cinemagoer pepper-sprays person using phone during film
A cinema patron in Los Angeles has been arrested for using pepper spray on a fellow moviegoer who was using their phone during the screening.
Pokémon reveals ‘Delta Reign’ illustration rare card
Check out the two variants of Pincurchin exclusively on NME
Watch Fontaines D.C. debut new track ‘Tongue’ at Brooklyn gig
Fontaines D.C. gave new track ‘Tongue’ its live debut last night (September 21) in Brooklyn - check out footage here
No Na – ‘Island Girl’ review: an album of two halves that points towards girl group greatness
On ‘Island Girl’, No Na draw from their Indonesian heritage and wider R&B influences. But when they blend the two together, the results are spectacular.
Greta Thunberg speaks out on Ed Sheeran’s “lack of spine” on Palestine
Greta Thunberg has called out Ed Sheeran’s “lack of spine” on Palestine, and urged people not to follow suit.
Kimj is architecting the Asian underground’s rebellious new sound
Kimj speaks to NME about the genesis of his brostep-inspired sound – and why a fresh wave of artists across the world is hungry for more
Miley – ‘Bass Persuades’ review: the chameleonic star is no longer explaining herself
Ever-evolving Miley Cyrus settles comfortably into her own skin on ‘Bass Persuades’, even if the best stuff is hidden away on the record.
Every song on the Bad Apples soundtrack
Saoirse Ronan plays a primary school teacher who makes a string of bad decisions over an unruly student in Bad Apples.
Every song on the Resident Evil soundtrack
Weapons and Barbarian director Zach Cregger delivers another reboot of Resident Evil with his third solo feature film.
Deerhunter’s Bradford Cox makes live return as Atlas Sound for first show in seven years, debuts new material
Deerhunter frontman Bradford Cox revived Atlas Sound for its first show in seven years, debuting eight new songs during the performance.
Holly Humberstone cancels European tour after member of touring party suffers “serious, life-threatening medical emergency”
Holly Humberstone has cancelled the rest of her European tour after a member of her group suffered a “life-threatening medical emergency”.
Brad Pitt returns as Cliff Booth in first full ‘The Further Mis-Adventures Of Cliff Booth’ trailer
Brad Pitt is back as Cliff Booth in the first full trailer for The Further Mis-Adventures Of Cliff Booth – watch it below.
Bob Geldof defends “good man” Ed Sheeran, says he “really admires Macklemore and the guys who walked” amid Palestine row
Bob Geldof has defended Ed Sheeran amid the ongoing Macklemore controversy, but said he “really admires” the rapper for taking a stand.
‘SNL UK’ takes aim at Ed Sheeran and “wealthy corpse-maxxer” Robert Kraft amid Palestine controversy
‘Saturday Night Live UK’ poked fun at the ongoing Ed Sheeran-Palestine controversy over the weekend. Watch the sketches here.
‘Silent Hill: Townfall’ review: like a folk-horror sequel to ‘Alien: Isolation’
The long-running franchise's inaugural first-person adventure The post ‘Silent Hill: Townfall’ review: like a folk-horror sequel to ‘Alien: Isolation’ appeared first on NME.
Irish teenagers to receive €100 voucher to spend on culture in budget
Teenagers in Ireland are set to receive a €100 voucher to spend on cultural events, the government has announced.
You need to hear this extreme metal album inspired by ‘Elden Ring’
“The challenge of that game taught me not to give up on myself”
Check out Deftones’ Chino Moreno’s emotive duet with Beabadoobee on new song ‘Satellite’
Deftones’ Chino Moreno has teamed up with Beabadoobee for a new joint song – you can listen to ‘Satellite’ here.
Muse explain handing over social media handles to Meta AI and conversations with Mark Zuckerberg
"He's alright, he's not too bad," frontman Matt Bellamy said of the Meta CEO The post Muse explain handing over social media handles to Meta AI and conversations with Mark Zuckerberg appeared first on NME.
‘Marvel’s Wolverine’ soundtrack is coming to vinyl
David Fleming’s score is available via a translucent yellow LP
Steven Wilson announces new album ‘Requiem For A Village’ with eclectic title track
Steven Wilson announces new album ‘Requiem For A Village’ with eclectic title track. See the tracklist and pre-order here.
Universal and Warner labels ask court to dismiss musicians’ AI licensing lawsuit
The American Federation of Musicians is arguing that recordings performed by its members have been licensed to AI companies without the artists receiving compensation The post Universal and Warner labels ask court to dismiss musicians’ AI licensing lawsuit appeared first on NME.
CD revenue up by nearly 60 per cent in first half of 2026
CD revenue surged by nearly 60 per cent in the first half of 2026, according to a recent report. See the figures here.
Disney+ responds to claims the streamer will now show ads on all subscription tiers
Disney+ has clarified claims it will be adding adverts to all of its subscriber tiers after reports emerged over a new subscriber agreement.
‘Reacher’ storyline about white supremacist cancelled after Trump re-elected, claims Alan Ritchson
Reacher star Alan Ritchson has claimed that a white supremacist storyline for the show was scrapped after Donald Trump was re-elected. The Amazon Prime Video series is based on Lee Child’s Jack Reacher novels, and features Ritchson as the central character. In a recent social media interaction with a fan, Ritchson said that they had attempted to adapt Die Trying, the 1998 book in the series, “where he kills his way through a white supremacist militia camp”. Writing on
Video game cheaters are spending $8.5billion a year
“All for a temporary ego boost”
Mariah Carey announces ‘Christmastime’ 2026 UK arena tour
Mariah Carey has announced a festive UK arena tour for 2026. You can see the full list of dates and buy tickets here.
Jeremy Strong treated co-stars how Mark Zuckerberg treats people on ‘The Social Reckoning’ set, says Aaron Sorkin
’The Social Reckoning″s Aaron Sorkin has said Jeremy Strong treated people on the set of the film as his character Mark Zuckerberg would.
Ed Sheeran’s former support act Aaron Rowe says anger should be aimed at “the likes of Robert Kraft” and “Zionist lobbies”
Rowe was among the artists to withdraw from Sheeran's tour after Macklemore was dropped from the shows over a “Free Palestine” speech The post Ed Sheeran’s former support act Aaron Rowe says anger should be aimed at “the likes of Robert Kraft” and “Zionist lobbies” appeared first on NME.
Hideo Kojima hits back at ‘Physint’ cancellation rumours
“We encourage you to take them with a dose of scepticism”
Metallica and Limp Bizkit are hitting the road together in 2027
Metallica and Limp Bizkit are hitting the road together in 2027. You can see all the dates and buy tickets here.
Melissa Barrera airs support for Macklemore but questions why she didn’t get the same when fired from ‘Scream’
Melissa Barrera has supported Macklemore after the rapper was dropped from Ed Sheeran’s ‘Loop’ tour after making pro-Palestine comments.
Geezer Butler, Anthrax’s Scott Ian, Mike McCready among new names for Tom Morello’s stacked ‘Power To The People’ line-up
Geezer Butler, Anthrax’s Scott Ian, and Mike McCready are among the new names confirmed for Tom Morello’s ‘Power To The People’ event.
Gurriers’ exclusive playlist for The Cover is pure cinema
Gurriers’ playlist for their NME Cover story includes needle-drops from ‘Eraserhead’, ‘Batman Forever’, ‘Lost In Translation’ and more
Miley hints at plans for concert residency
Miley hints at plans for concert residency after releasing new album. “People will come to me. I don’t need to drive to you”
Dublin rockers Gurriers won’t back down | The Cover | NME.com
With their fiery live shows and songs of pain, longing and rage, Irish five-piece Gurriers want to be a band that matter – and nothing less
Parents can now reclaim their Spotify Wrapped and recommendations from their kids’ music choices
"Parents don’t always share the same taste as their young children" The post Parents can now reclaim their Spotify Wrapped and recommendations from their kids’ music choices appeared first on NME.
Maruja on their “life-affirming” year and punk’s anniversary: “Do what you think is right and share that with the world”
Maruja talk celebrating 50 years of punk at London’s 100 Club, the Macklemore and Ed Sheeran row over Palestine, and what it means to be punk today
21/9/26: Gurriers
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Ed Sheeran removes B-stage from live return “because I was afraid of what might happen if I stood in the middle”
Ed Sheeran said he removed the B-stage from his first live show since the Macklemore controversy, saying he was “afraid of what might happen” if he stood in the middle of the crowd.
The Weeknd debuts anime-sampling new song ‘Tokyo’ with Yoko Takahashi as he kicks off Asia tour
The Weeknd has debuted a new song ‘Tokyo’ with Yoko Takahashi as he kicked off the Asian leg of his ‘After Hours Til Dawn’ tour.
New Found Glory guitarist Chad Gilbert dies aged 45
New Found Glory guitarist and founding member Chad Gilbert has died aged 45, five years after sharing a cancer diagnosis.
Ed Sheeran admits “mistakes” over Macklemore row and admits he almost quit music as he speaks at live return: “I’m so, so sorry”
Ed Sheeran has admitted making “mistakes”, saying the Macklemore controversy left him questioning whether he wanted “to be an artist at all”.
Watch William Shatner, 95, make heavy metal live debut with Ozzy Osbourne, Metallica and Motörhead covers
William Shatner has made his heavy metal live debut, performing covers of Ozzy Osbourne, Metallica and Motörhead – watch below.
Billy Bragg “not impressed by Ed Sheeran’s attempt to deflect the current storm of criticism” and questions $2million donation
Billy Bragg has doubled down on criticism of Ed Sheeran following Macklemore being dropped from the ‘Loop’ tour for pro-Palestine comments.
Gnarls Barkley announce first tour in 18 years – including UK shows
Gnarls Barkley have announced their first tour in 18 years, following their long-awaited return with new music earlier this year.
Nicki Minaj addresses criticism over her support of Donald Trump: “I just love him”
Nicki Minaj addresses criticism over her support of Donald Trump: “I just love him and I’m not going to ever make excuses for that”
Ruby Rose remembers late “best friend” Hayden Panettiere: “We had everything in common”
Ruby Rose has opened up about the loss of her “best friend” Hayden Panettiere, saying the two had “everything” in common
AI “actor” Tilly Norwood glitches during Piers Morgan appearance, suddenly speaking Cantonese
Tilly Norwood, the AI “actor” marketed by her creators as a legitimate film star, seemed to short-circuit in an interview with Piers Morgan.
Sylvan Esso makes music available on Spotify again after year-long boycott
Sylvan Esso makes music available on Spotify again after year-long boycott: “I don’t fucking like it and I’m really frustrated’
Ed Sheeran returns to ‘Loop’ tour after support acts and backing band drop out: “Best show of my life”
“I really didn’t know whether this tour would carry on, I really didn’t know whether I’d get on stage again" The post Ed Sheeran returns to ‘Loop’ tour after support acts and backing band drop out: “Best show of my life” appeared first on NME.
Zara Larsson reportedly cancels Abu Dhabi Grand Prix concert over Sudan war
Zara Larsson has told fans she will not perform at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix after many urged her to reconsider the gig
Dropkick Murphys’ Ken Casey says Ed Sheeran’s treatment of Macklemore “doesn’t sit right”
Dropkick Murphys‘ frontman Ken Casey has weighed in after Macklemore was forced off Ed Sheeran‘s tour earlier this week
Watch AC/DC’s Angus Young sign fan’s baby
AC/DC‘s Angus Young signed a fan’s baby at a ‘PWR/UP’ pop-up event in Toronto earlier this week – check out the footage below.
Papa Roach cancel Louder Than Life slot following bassist’s health “emergency”
Papa Roach will no longer be playing their slot at Louder Than Life festival after bassist Tobin Esperance suffered a health “emergency”.
Dolly Parton posthumously accepts award in newly shared video recorded before her death
Dolly Parton posthumously accepted the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Americana Honors & Awards this week
Jamie T namechecks Lily Allen, Liam Howlett and more on introspective new single ‘Tallahassee’
Jamie T has shared another new single from his upcoming album ‘Ghosts (100 Days Of Morning)’ – listen to ‘Tallahassee’ here.
Former Labour deputy leader Tom Watson leaves UK Music to join Palantir
Former cabinet minister and Labour Party deputy leader Lord Tom Watson has become a senior vice president at American AI firm Palantir.
‘The Inbetweeners 3’: James Buckley accidentally leaks plot detail as first set photos emerge
‘The Inbetweeners’ star James Buckley has accidentally leaked a plot detail for the new movie, with the first on-set photos emerging online.
Tributes paid after Duncan Sheik dies, age 56: “This one hurts and does not seem real”
Duncan Sheik, the Tony Award-winning composer of the hit Broadway musical Spring Awakening, has died at 56.
David Walliams’ back catalogue dropped by book publisher HarperCollins after ‘inappropriate conduct’ claims
David Walliams’ book back catalogue has reportedly been dropped by publisher HarperCollins, following claims of “inappropriate conduct”.
Damon Albarn holds up Palestinian flag as Gorillaz kick off US tour: “Don’t forget this. Ever. Stand your position. Don’t ever be neutral”
Gorillaz kicked off their 2026 North American dates recently, using their set to urge the audience not to be “neutral” about the genocide.
Madonna previews new Charli XCX collab ‘Danceteria Afterhours’, out next week
Madonna has announced a new collaboration with Charli XCX – check out a snippet of ‘Danceteria Afterhours’ here.
Every song on the MobLand season 2 soundtrack
Tom Hardy, Pierce Brosnan and Helen Mirren are back as the Harrigan family in MobLand season two on Paramount.
‘MobLand’ stars Pierce Brosnan and Helen Mirren were “blindsided” by “false” Tom Hardy rumours
Pierce Brosnan and Helen Mirren have addressed the “false rumours” of Tom Hardy’s alleged behaviour on the set of ‘MobLand’.
Interpol and Queens Of The Stone Age announce huge Mexico City gig
Interpol and Queens Of The Stone Age have announced a huge joint show in Mexico City. Find all the details here.
Watch Pulp play ‘Something Changed’ as director Garth Jennings tells us about “celebratory” new film ‘What Do You Do For An Encore?’
Watch ‘Something Changed’ from Pulp’s ‘What Do You Do For An Encore’ as director Garth Jennings talks about the band’s past and future.
Michelle Zauner of Japanese Breakfast reveals new book title and cover
Michelle Zauner of Japanese Breakfast has shared details of her upcoming new book. Find all the info here.
‘GTA 6’ limited-edition vinyl is being resold for 3x the original price
The bumper box set originally sold out in under an hour
Talking Heads to reunite for SiriusXM channel launch event with Este Haim
Talking Heads will reunite at the end of this month to launch a new channel on SiriusXM, which will play their back catalogue and feature a special conversation between the members.
Emily Eavis responds to calls for Oasis at Glastonbury 2027
Emily Eavis has responded to calls for Oasis to headline the Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury Festival 2027, as part of their ‘Live ’27’ tour.
Emo group Daydream Plus’ video game-inspired album hits streaming
‘Extended Forecast’ was originally released as a NES cartridge
Billy Joel not dead, confirms publicist after Google hoax
Billy Joel’s publicist has confirmed that the singer is still alive, following a Google glitch that claimed the 77-year-old had passed away on Thursday.
Watch Hayley Williams bring out Rico Nasty for B.o.B cover ‘Airplanes’ at Forest Hills Stadium
Hayley Williams brought out Rico Nasty to perform B.o.B’s ‘Airplanes’ in New York last night (Thursday September 17). Watch the footage here.
Call Of Duty to end ‘Modern Warfare’ series after this year
‘Modern Warfare 4’ is the “epic conclusion” to the rebooted story
Charli XCX adds extra London date to 2027 ‘Music, Fashion, Film’ UK tour
Charli XCX has added an extra London date to her ‘Music, Fashion, Film’ tour in 2027.
‘Grand Theft Auto 6’ won’t be getting online multiplayer until 2027
The boss of Twitch “spent a lot of time” talking to Rockstar about their plans
UK’s “dismal” Eurovision song choices to be reviewed by MPs while Ireland will boycott again in 2027
The UK’s song and artist choices for Eurovision will be reviewed by MPs, with Ireland boycotting the event for a second year running in 2027.
Millie Bobby Brown has adopted a second child with husband Jake Bongiovi
Millie Bobby Brown has welcomed a second child through adoption with her partner, Jake Bongiovi, according to a new report
Every song on the Neagley soundtrack
Maria Stern reprises her role as Frances Neagley in a spin-off to Amazon’s Reacher, alongside Greyston Holt.
The ending of Neagley explained: who killed Tommy?
Amazon’s hit action series Reacher gets its first spin-off in Neagley, starring Maria Stern as Francis Neagley.
‘Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story’ review: more maniacal melodrama
The latest chapter in Netflix’s controversial true(ish) crime drama
‘Resident Evil’ review: there’s life in this zombie franchise yet
Zack Cregger’s love-letter to the video game series is bloody good
Hayley Williams shows solidarity by putting support acts who left Ed Sheeran tour on pre-show playlist
FINNEAS, Lukas Graham, Aaron Rowe and Beoga have all departed the tour in solidarity with Macklemore The post Hayley Williams shows solidarity by putting support acts who left Ed Sheeran tour on pre-show playlist appeared first on NME.
Fontaines D.C. share ‘Dopamine Chamber’ tracklist – featuring collab with Rosalía
Fontaines D.C. share the full tracklist for new album ‘Dopamine Chamber’, revealing that one song is a collaboration with Rosalía.
“The Weeknd isn’t going anywhere,” Abel Tesfaye doubles down
The Weeknd has doubled down and announced that he “isn’t going anywhere”.
Guitar Center opens badly-timed competition to win opportunity to open for Ed Sheeran
Guitar Center opens badly-timed competition to win opportunity to open for Ed Sheeran after Macklemore, Finneas and Lukas Graham dropped out
‘Iron Lung’ movie adaptation soundtrack coming to vinyl
The soundtrack to Iron Lung, Mark ‘Markiplier’ Fischbach’s film adaptation of the 2022 horror game, is getting a vinyl release.
‘Grand Theft Auto 6: The Album’ confirms first names, vinyl release
‘Grand Theft Auto 6’ is getting an official album featuring 34 original songs from Travis Scott, Fred Again.., PinkPantheress and more
Noisia reunite after seven years for new music and live show: “Combining our forces again feels incredibly exciting”
Noisia have announced their return to the stage, along with new music on the way. The Dutch D’n’B trio – consisting of Nik Roos, Martijn van Sonderen, and Thijs de Vlieger – formed in 2000, and disbanded just before the pandemic over “creative differences”. Now, Noisia have unveiled their first new show in four years, to take place at Melkweg Amsterdam on December 4 – sign up for pre-sale access here.
‘Slow Horses’ director reveals season eight “would make a great ending”
The director of Slow Horses has confirmed the filming of the next chapter in the spy series, and discussed whether the eighth season could be the last.
Oasis live at Knebworth 2027: Transport, camping, hospitality and accessibility plans revealed with late trains for every gig
Oasis have just announced four massive shows at Knebworth for their ‘LIVE 27’ tour next year. Click here to find all the details
La Roux opens up about how she “had a nervous breakdown and disappeared for 10 years”
La Roux opens up in a new TikTok post about how she “had a nervous breakdown and disappeared for 10 years”
‘Marvel’s Wolverine’ is a hit with gamers despite middling reviews
“Our goal was to create an authentic and compelling Wolverine experience”
Watch The Heartbreakers reunite alongside Chris Stapleton at Americana Awards 2026
The Heartbreakers have reunited alongside Chris Stapleton, for a rare live performance at the Americana Awards 2026. Check it out here.
Porridge Radio’s Dana Margolin shares haunting debut solo single ‘Big Beautiful Sound’
"At the deepest depths of the journey is a glowing ember, something luminous, a big and beautiful sound" The post Porridge Radio’s Dana Margolin shares haunting debut solo single ‘Big Beautiful Sound’ appeared first on NME.
‘Resident Evil’ is the highest-rated video game movie of all time
Sorry Sonic and Mario, Zach Cregger’s horror adaptation is a hit with critics
‘South Park’ debuts updated theme song with Donald Trump cameo in season premiere
South Park has introduced a new theme song and title sequence to mark its change of title to South America.
Billy Bragg says “if I was Ed Sheeran, I’d swallow my pride and cancel the tour” to avoid “tarnishing career” and “becoming a pariah”
Billy Bragg has shared his stance on the backlash facing Ed Sheeran following Macklemore being dropped from his tour due to pro-Palestine comments.
Charli XCX on why she thinks Jack Black is “sexy”
Charli XCX has opened up in a new interview with Kylie Jenner about why she thinks actor Jack Black is “sexy”.
Kate Nash announces new album ‘Cailín’ and defends reproductive rights on urgent single ‘Spilt Milk’: “It’s about not having control over your own body”
“The song questions why the female voice is so ignored and why we’d be expected to accept this”
Oli Sykes, Courtney LaPlante team up for EDM ‘Valorant’ anthem
Listen to the triumphant ‘If The Sun Burns Out Tonight’ now
Matthew Lillard “ashamed” he acted in ‘Scream 7’ after Melissa Barrera got fired for Palestine support
Matthew Lillard has admitted feeling “ashamed” of appearing in the most recent Scream movie, following Melissa Barrera’s firing.
Watch The Strokes debut ‘Tyrants Of The Yellow Moon’ live in Hollywood
The Strokes have broken out the first ever live performance of ‘Tyrants Of The Yellow Moon’ while on stage in Hollywood. Check it out here.
Ed Sheeran loses 200,000 Instagram followers amid Palestine backlash as Macklemore gains over 1.6million
Ed Sheeran loses 150,000 Instagram followers amid Palestine backlash as Macklemore gains over 750,000 after being dropped from tour
Jimmy Eat World cancel tour dates as frontman Jim Adkins recovers from emergency surgery
The singer suffered a detached retina, and was told that “attempting to do the show could have caused permanent damage” The post Jimmy Eat World cancel tour dates as frontman Jim Adkins recovers from emergency surgery appeared first on NME.
Listen to Royal Blood’s explosive new single ‘Swallow The Bomb’
Royal Blood have shared their explosive new single ‘Swallow The Bomb’, which they have previewed through the summer.
Madonna confirmed for first VMA performance in 23 years
She is the most-nominated artist at the award this year The post Madonna confirmed for first VMA performance in 23 years appeared first on NME.
Free ‘24 Hour Party People’ screenings to take place in UK cinemas
The iconic Madchester biopic is celebrating its 24th anniversary
Macklemore donates entire $1million earnings from Ed Sheeran tour to Palestine people – billionaire Robert Kraft matches with $2million
Macklemore has donated his entire $1million earnings from Ed Sheeran’s tour to Palestinians – with Robert Kraft matching with $2million to “aid in the region”.
Every song on the Slow Horses season 6 soundtrack
Slow Horses starring Gary Oldman and Jack Lowden continues to be the best spy thriller on television in season six.