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Christina Haack Is 'Down' to Help Ex Ant Anstead With a Renovation

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Christina Haack is on such friendly terms with ex-husband Ant Anstead that she’s willing to assist on his next renovation project. Haack, 41, took to Instagram on Monday, March 31, to comment on a video of Anstead, 46, discussing an extravagant farmhouse renovation he plans to take on “for my parents to move into.” When a fan referenced Haack, star of The Flip Off and other HGTV renovation shows, in the video’s comments, suggesting that she take on the farmhouse project, Anstead responded, “Well … after the Flip Off … she owes me one!!!! X” to which Haack replied, “I’m down .” (Anstead appeared as a guest judge in season one of The Flip Off , which also stars Haack’s other ex-husband Tarek El Moussa and his wife, Heather El Moussa .) Haack and Anstead, who were married from December 2018 to June 2021, have evidently overcome a rocky divorce to coparent their five-year-old son, Hudson. In addition to Anstead’s appearance on The Flip Off , he recently shared a photo of himself...

New Order, The Charlatans, Inspiral Carpets and more to host stalls at Manchester Merch Market 

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A new wave of artists have been confirmed for the Manchester Merch Market 2025, with New Order , The Charlatans , Inspiral Carpets and more set to appear at their own stalls. READ MORE: Soundtrack Of My Life: Tim Burgess News of the market was first shared last month , when it was confirmed that Charlatans frontman Tim Burgess had organised an event where bands could sell their merchandise for free and keep 100 per cent of the income. Taking place on May 25 from 11am, entry to the market is free and will see a number of artists run their own stalls and sell their own merchandise to fans. For Burgess, his stall will contain a number of rarities that he’s collected over the years, five Charlatans ‘Sproston Green’ sports bags and more, and he will also deliver a live show at the event. Participating venues holding stalls, live performances and on-stage interviews include O2 Ritz Manchester, Gorilla, Dog Bowl and more. Now, NME can exclusively reveal that a huge number of artist...

Morgan Wallen Selling 'God's Country' Merch After 'SNL' Walk-Off

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After controversially exiting Saturday Night Live early to return to “God’s country,” Morgan Wallen extended his viral quote to a new range of merchandise. The country music singer, 31, revealed via Instagram on Tuesday, April 2, that he is now selling hats and t-shirts inscribed with “Get Me to God’s country,” via his official website. Sharing an Instagram post from “Club Wallen,” an “official fan destination for all things Morgan Wallen,” that read, “Get me to God’s country shop.morganwallen.com,” Wallen seemingly referenced the Instagram Story post he shared following his Saturday, March 29, musical guest appearance on SNL . The “Smile” singer raised eyebrows when he seemingly exited the stage abruptly, walking and past cameras before the show’s end credits fully rolled. (Hosts and musical guests usually remain on stage during the credits to chat with the cast.) Why Ole Miss Is ‘Monitoring’ Morgan Wallen’s Legal Situation Ahead of Show The Story, which also featured a phot...

Former Kraftwerk member Wolfgang Flür tricked into working with imposter pretending to be Daft Punk’s Thomas Bangalter

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Former Kraftwerk member Wolfgang Flür was reportedly tricked into working with an imposter pretending to be Daft Punk ‘s Thomas Bangalter. READ MORE:  The enduring influence of Daft Punk: “They gave off this attitude of not giving a fuck” On Friday (March 28), Flür released his latest album ‘Times’, which supposedly featured some collaborations with Bangalter. Flür, who was Kraftwerk’s drummer from 1973 to 1987, has been involved in music since his departure, releasing his first solo record in 2015. However, Flür had teased a Bangalter collaboration for the last two years. Upon its release last Friday, it has been revealed that Flür unknowingly worked with an impersonator instead. According to The Daft Punk Historian   (via  Stereogum ), word of the album first appeared in a February 2023 interview with  Blitzed Magazine . There, Flür and musical partner Peter Duggal claimed a Facebook account with Bangalter’s name complimented their latest release, 2022’s ‘M...

Costa Rica Hotel Responds After Carbon Monoxide Found in Gardner Family Room

The Costa Rican hotel where New York Yankee star Brett Gardner ’s 14-year-old son, Miller Gardner , died has issued a statement after authorities reported that carbon monoxide was found in his family’s hotel room.  “We deeply regret the recent death of a minor at our facilities due to unconfirmed causes,” the Arenas Del Mar Beachfront & Rainforest Resort said in a Monday, March 31, statement to Us Weekly . “We express our sincere condolences to the child’s family and loved ones in this time of immense grief.” The statement continued, “We are respectfully and diligently collaborating with the Costa Rican judicial authorities, who have assumed the corresponding investigation. We trust that the forensic process will objectively, clearly, and conclusively clarify the real causes of this unfortunate incident. For the time being, the investigation will continue with the analysis of the various theories put forward by the judicial authorities.” The hotel concluded: “Out of respect ...

Kurt Cobain’s MTV Unplugged guitar to feature at upcoming London exhibition

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The guitar Kurt Cobain used in Nirvana ‘s iconic ‘MTV Unplugged’ performance is set to feature in an upcoming London exhibition. Check out all the details below. READ MORE:  MTV Unplugged – the 20 best performances Deemed one of Nirvana’s most famous performances, the acoustic set was recorded in November 1993, five months before Cobain’s death. It was released as an album in late 1994, winning Nirvana their only  Grammy , and is considered one of the greatest live albums of all time. Now, the Martin D-18E that the late musician played in the legendary performance will be available to view as part of a landmark exhibition titled ‘Kurt Cobain Unplugged’ that delves into the legacy of the gig. The exhibition, curated by rock journalist Alan di Perna and curator Gabriele Rossi Rognoni, will run at the Royal College of Music Museum in London between June 3 to November 18 2025, and marks the first time the iconic instrument has been displayed in the UK. Cobain’s gui...

Ratbag gives us ‘sweet and sour stomach swirls’ in exclusive playlist to accompany The Cover

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NME ’s latest star of The Cover , Ratbag , has compiled an exclusive playlist to accompany the story’s launch – check it out below. READ MORE: Ratbag is crafting her own thrilling alt-pop universe The New Zealand alt-pop artist is on this week’s (March 31) edition of The Cover , a weekly manifestation of NME ’s commitment to supporting emerging talent across the globe on a weekly basis. Every week, a rising artist will feature on The Cover – you can read the profile of Ratbag here , written by Laura Molloy and featuring photography by Jared Tinetti. Ratbag – real name Sophie Brown – has curated an exclusive playlist to accompany The Cover, titled ‘Sweet And Sour Stomach Swirls’. Her selections include tracks from Slow Pulp , Yeah Yeah Yeahs , and Sky Ferreira , among others. Listen to the full playlist on Spotify below and on Apple Music . In The Cover , Ratbag shares some of the details behind her upcoming new EP, due for release later this year, and the experiences that have...