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You Me At Six bow out with career-spanning Wembley Arena show: “Just like that, we’re dead”

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You Me At Six called time on their 20-year career last night (April 4), playing their final show – dubbed ‘The Final Night Of Six’ – at London’s OVO Arena Wembley. Check out the setlist, footage and more from what went down below. READ MORE:  You Me At Six tell us about their split: “This is a serious underdog story” Since officially announcing their split in January 2024, the Surrey rock quintet have been on the road for farewell shows across Europe, Australia, North America and Japan. This February, they returned home to embark on a mammoth 37-date UK tour, which reached its conclusion with two nights at Wembley Arena. Having released eight albums, scored two Number Ones, topped the bill at Slam Dunk Festival on three occasions and headlined iconic London venues like the O2 Arena and Brixton Academy, frontman Josh Franceschi told NME last February that “reaching the 20-year mark” was the final piece of the You Me At Six puzzle. Got into you me at six when I was 15. To...

Carolina Panthers’ Dean Wells Dead at 54 After Cancer Battle

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Carolina Panthers’ former linebacker Dean Wells has died after a two-year battle with cancer. He was 54. Wells, who played in the NFL for nearly a decade, died on Wednesday, April 3, reported the Carolina Panthers . As well as the Panthers, the professional athlete also played for the Seattle Seahawks, which he was drafted into in 1993. Prior to his NFL career, he played for the University of Kentucky during his college football career. Wells retired from professional football in 2001. Wells was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) in early 2023 and began chemotherapy. According to the Mayo Clinic, ALL is a type of cancer in the blood and bone marrow and is “a disease that progresses rapidly and creates immature blood cells, rather than mature ones.” Summer House’s Jesse Solomon Opens Up About Testicular Cancer Journey Following months of chemo treatment, Wells’ cancer initially went into remission before he later received the news in the fall that it had returned. ...

Which TV Shows Are Canceled in 2025-2026?

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2025 has been brutal when it comes to our f avorite TV shows getting canceled. Netflix cut ties with Girls5eva after saving it from cancellation . The musical comedy initially premiered on Peacock in 2021 and followed four women who were part of a girl group. After becoming a one-hit-wonder, the former friends reunited later in life to try to find musical success again. Girls5eva was renewed for a second season but Peacock didn’t pick up more seasons. The show moved to Netflix for season 3, which was ultimately its final season. Sara Bareilles, Busy Philipps, Paula Pell and Renée Elise Goldsberry made up the show’s main cast. After its second cancellation , Philipps released an emotional statement. “I am forever grateful for this incredible show and these girls that became my sisters5eva, for Netflix giving us a chance to sing together a little bit longer and for everyone at Universal and Peacock who rooted so hard for our show,” the actress wrote via Instagram. “And of course...

2ManyDJs soundtrack Netflix’s new Vincent Cassel film ‘Banger’ – check out the theme song 

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2ManyDJs have provided the soundtrack for Netflix ‘s new film starring Vincent Cassel, Banger . Check out the theme song below. READ MORE: 2ManyDJs: “David Bowie used to post on our web forum” The film marks the debut from So Me (Bertrand de Langeron) and was given a global release on the streaming platform on Wednesday (April 2). Centred around an iconic DJ who starts to realise that his career is in decline, the lead role is taken on by Vincent Cassel. It has been confirmed that 2ManyDJs composed all of the original music for the film, including the theme song, and tracks called ‘Dans Le Lab’ and ‘Dans Le Club’. The Belgian duo – consisting of brothers Stephen and David Dewaele – were asked to provide the music by So Me, and the music they provided acts as the hits made by the fictional DJ ‘Scorpex’, and “walk the tightrope between satire and sincerity — mirroring the film’s absurdist deep-dive into DJ culture, fame, and the desperate pursuit of one last hit.” Check out the ...

Lily Allen and Miquita Oliver defend Rachel Zegler in ‘Snow White’, saying Jonah Platt can “go fuck himself”

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Lily Allen and Miquita Oliver have defended Rachel Zegler for her leading role in Snow White , criticising Jonah Platt for blaming the actor for the film’s poor performance. The two spoke about the latest Disney live-action remake in a new episode of the Miss Me? podcast, and explored how the leading actor has been getting a huge negative response – in part due to voicing her support for Palestine. The film has had a disastrous opening in cinemas, making just $42.2million in the US, well below expectations considering the film’s estimated $240–270million budget. It would also achieve one of the lowest scores ever on IMDb (Internet Movie Database) , currently sitting at 1.6 out of 10 from user-submitted ratings. As well as some criticising Zegler for her political views, some backlash has come due to her being a Latina actor cast in the role, which in past iterations has been a character described as having “skin as white as snow”. Among the critics was Jonah Platt, the son of ...

Elton John hated idea of releasing another solo album: “I would have killed myself”

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Elton John has explained that he hated the idea of releasing another solo album, saying he “would have killed himself”. READ MORE:  The  NME  Big Read – Elton John: “I’m not interested in the past – not even Elton John’s past”  The legendary musician released a new collaborative record with Brandi Carlile today (April 4), titled ‘Who Believes In Angels?’ . It contains the recent single ‘Swing For The Fences’ and the previously shared titled track . During a new interview with The Sun , John opened up about why he decided to team up with Carlile on the project, and explained that he couldn’t have done it alone. “I knew that I didn’t want to make the same album again… I wanted the album to move forward because I’m always trying to look forward,” he told the newspaper (via Music-News ). “If I had just made another Elton John record, I would’ve killed myself.” Speaking about what Carlile had brought to the table, John continued: “I needed her, I needed her ta...

Michelle Williams Is ‘in Contact’ With James Van Der Beek Amid Cancer Battle

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Michelle Williams said she’s in touch with former Dawson’s Creek costar, James Van Der Beek , as he continues his battle against cancer. Asked about Van Der Beek, who revealed his stage 3 colorectal cancer diagnosis last year, Williams, 44, told ET on Wednesday April 2 she was “absolutely” in touch with the actor following the news.  “We’re in contact, and he’s in our hearts and our minds, and he knows that. And we’re here for him in every and all ways,” she told the outlet, although she did not clarify who the collective “we” referred to. Alongside Katie Holmes and Joshua Jackson, Williams and Van Der Beek worked together on the hit teen drama which aired from 1998 to 2003. James Van Der Beek Reveals His Dad Moved In to Help During Cancer Treatment Although the show attracted millions of fans, it appears Williams’ daughter, Matilda , 19, may not be among them. (Williams shares Matilda with the late Heath Ledger, who died in 2008.) Williams appeared on the Thursday, A...

Little Simz announces biggest UK live shows to date with London and Manchester arena gigs 

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Little Simz has shared details of two new shows, which will mark her biggest headline UK dates yet. Find the details below. READ MORE: The  NME  Big Read – Little Simz: “It’s nice to see my peers win. When they win, I win” It comes as the artist is gearing up to share a new album called ‘Lotus’ later this year. The record will mark the highly anticipated follow-up to 2022’s ‘ NO THANK YOU ’, and was originally due to be released on May 9 via AWAL – although this has now been pushed back to June 6. Two new shows have been planned to mark the release, both taking place in the autumn and seeing Simz play her biggest UK headline shows to date. They kick off with an opening night in Manchester, where the ‘Introvert’ singer will take to the stage at the Co-Op Live Arena on October 16. The latter date will take place the following night, where she will perform a huge set at The O2 in London on October 17. Tickets go on sale Friday April 11 at 10am, although pre-sale options...

Christina Fulton Tells Nicolas Cage to 'Take Care' of Their Son Amid Assault Case 

Nicolas Cage ’s ex, Christina Fulton , is asking for his help amid their son Weston ’s mental health crisis. When stopped by TMZ on Wednesday, April 2, Fulton, 57, relayed a message for the actor. “Take care of my son. Our son,” she said. Fulton spoke with the outlet after leaving court in downtown Los Angeles, where Weston, 34, was ordered to complete a mental health diversion program, which allows an individual charged with a crime to receive treatment and support services rather than go through the traditional criminal justice system.  Nicolas Cage Hits ‘The Surfer’ Premiere After Ex Drops Assault Lawsuit Us Weekly confirmed in July 2024 that Weston was arrested for felony assault following an alleged incident the previous April. He was subsequently released on bond and pleaded not guilty to assault. At the time, Fulton was reported to have suffered injuries in the incident when she tried to get Weston help amid “a mental health crisis.” Earlier this year, Fulton filed...

The Best Dressed Celebs This Month: From Sydney Sweeney to Katie Holmes

Spring’s arrival marks a transition from awards season to a vibrant display of celebrity style. The red carpet’s peak may be in the rearview mirror, save for The Olivier Awards, which is set for Sunday, April 6, where there will be no shortage of fashionable It Brits on the crimson rug celebrating the most talented acts in London theatre. Meanwhile, stateside, premieres and press tours this week have already seen stars display a continued commitment to glamour. The month ahead offers a plethora of opportunities to witness emerging trends. From elegant gowns with an edge to casual yet curated off-duty street style, the A-list is already delivering. As the period presents a dynamic shift, blending formal and informal fashion, April promises to offer plenty of sartorial inspiration. Find it in our round-up of the best-dressed celebrities so far. from Us Weekly https://ift.tt/tYGRouC via IFTTT

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...