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Blackpool, Ipswich, Milton Keynes among nine finalists for UK City of Culture 2029

The nine-strong longlist of places will receive a £60,000 boost of funding to develop a full bid plan.

Where to watch all the 2026 Oscar winners in the UK

Including 'Sinners' and 'Sentimental Value' The post Where to watch all the 2026 Oscar winners in the UK appeared first on NME.

Kid Rock reacts to Conan O’Brien’s Oscars joke

O'Brien made a reference to Kid Rock's alternative Super Bowl halftime show in his Oscars monologue The post Kid Rock reacts to Conan O’Brien’s Oscars joke appeared first on NME.

Watch: Sean Penn receives 'Oscar' in Ukraine after skipping US ceremony

The Academy Award winning US actor won his third Oscar on Sunday, but skipped the ceremony to visit Ukraine.

Blake Fielder-Civil claims he and Amy Winehouse were phone-hacking victims

"I got interviewed by the police years ago about having our phones tapped, which is crazy to me," he said The post Blake Fielder-Civil claims he and Amy Winehouse were phone-hacking victims appeared...

Trent Reznor speaks out on making new music and future of playing live at tour finale

"I never said we were intentionally stopping and I never meant that" The post Trent Reznor speaks out on making new music and future of playing live at tour finale appeared first on NME.

Lollapalooza 2026: Olivia Dean, Charli xcx, Tate McRae, Lorde, The xx lead stacked line-up

John Summit, Jennie, The Smashing Pumpkins, Geese, Wet Leg, Yungblud and Wolf Alice will also play the Chicago festival The post Lollapalooza 2026: Olivia Dean, Charli xcx, Tate McRae, Lorde, The xx...

Pond release intriguing new single ‘Terrestrials’ and announce new US live shows with Djo

“This song is about the weirdest of all the terrestrials, people” The post Pond release intriguing new single ‘Terrestrials’ and announce new US live shows with Djo appeared first on NME.

‘KPop Demon Hunters’ actor Kevin Woo on why Korean culture must “stay true to its roots”

The California-born former-Seoul resident wants to "see more representation" across mediums The post ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ actor Kevin Woo on why Korean culture must “stay true to its roots” appeared...

‘Undertale’ confirms 2026 orchestral world soundtrack tour

The run of shows will hit the UK in September The post ‘Undertale’ confirms 2026 orchestral world soundtrack tour appeared first on NME.

RZA on Wu-Tang Clan’s final tour and staying relevant for 100 years: “A lot of heroes go unsung, I refuse for that to happen”

The rap and screen icon talks to NME about the collective's 'The Final Chamber' tour, shaping the world of rap, Martin Shkreli, and finally releasing 'Once Upon A Time In Shaolin' in the year 2103 Th...

Kid Bookie teams up with Corey Taylor for intense new single ‘Blame’: “This song is almost a therapy session for me”

It follows on from the South-East London singer joining forces with Rose McGowan earlier this year The post Kid Bookie teams up with Corey Taylor for intense new single ‘Blame’: “This song is almost...

MUNA search for connection over validation on bold new single ‘So What’

It is the latest preview of the LA trio’s fourth studio album, ‘Dancing On The Wall’ The post MUNA search for connection over validation on bold new single ‘So What’ appeared first on NME.

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‘It’s brutal right now’: one-woman powerhouse Maimuna Memon on the surprise aftermath of winning an Olivier

The writer, actor and singer won an award for her role in Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812. Then everything went silent. As the rising star returns in her very own musical, she hits out at...

21 Savage, Central Cee and Rema lead new additions for Rock In Rio Lisbon 2026 line-up

The festival has revealed the acts for "the biggest rap-focused day in the history of the Lisbon edition" The post 21 Savage, Central Cee and Rema lead new additions for Rock In Rio Lisbon 2026 line-...

Prince William joins Greg James on Comic Relief bike ride

The Radio 1 Breakfast host was joined by a special guest on the latest leg of his charity challenge.

Primus’ Les Claypool on being rejected by Metallica

“I didn’t know how popular they were” The post Primus’ Les Claypool on being rejected by Metallica appeared first on NME.

'Babe, they're AI' - Zendaya says it wasn't just fans fooled by fake wedding photos

The star has spoken about the viral images that appeared to show her marrying partner Tom Holland.

St. Vincent announces ‘Live In London!’ Royal Albert Hall BBC Proms album

She has also expanded her North American orchestral tour for this year The post St. Vincent announces ‘Live In London!’ Royal Albert Hall BBC Proms album appeared first on NME.

‘Life Is Strange’ unveils full ‘Reunion’ soundtrack with Holly Humberstone, Foals and more

The conclusion of Max and Chloe’s story will feature new music and old favourites The post ‘Life Is Strange’ unveils full ‘Reunion’ soundtrack with Holly Humberstone, Foals and more appeared first o...