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• Every song on the soundtrack of ‘The History Of Sound’

  25-01-2026 12:22 via nme.com
  The History Of Sound explores the traditional folk music of the United States, but what songs exactly feature in the film? Find out below.READ MORE: ‘The History Of Sound’ review: Paul Mescal gets back to breaking heartsIt stars Paul Mescal and Josh O’Connor as Lionel and David, who meet in 1917 while attending the New England Conservatory of Music and form a bond over their shared passion for folk music and song. After Wor
  
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• Charli XCX says she’s “really wanting ‘Brat’ to stop” ahead of ‘The Moment’ premiere

  25-01-2026 10:58 via nme.com
  Charli XCX has said she wants ‘Brat‘ to “stop” at the premiere of her forthcoming film The Moment.READ MORE: Charli XCX – ‘Brat’ review: pop pioneer fully embraces the dancefloorReleased on February 20 in the UK, the upcoming mockumentary follows a fictional version of the singer as she prepares to embark on the record-breaking ‘Brat’ tour. Directed by Aidan Zamiri, the film is made using a combination of real footage from the tour, inte
  
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• Margot Robbie says she became “co-dependent” on ‘Wuthering Heights’ co-star Jacob Elordi throughout filming

  25-01-2026 10:48 via nme.com
  Margot Robbie has opened up about her relationship with Jacob Elordi ahead of the release of Wuthering Heights.READ MORE: Emerald Fennell is well aware of her own privilege: “Class is such a fixation in this country”Saltburn filmmaker Emerald Fennell’s reimagining of Emily Brontë’s classic novel comes out next month, with Robbie and Elordi as doomed lovers Catherine and Heathcliff. The first trailer for the film arrived back in September and has been s
  
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• Natasha Lyonne urges fans “not to quit before the miracle” following relapse after decade of sobriety

  25-01-2026 10:00 via nme.com
  Natasha Lyonne has urged fans to find strength and “stay honest” after taking to social media to share that she had relapsed after a decade of sobriety.READ MORE: 11 songs about sobriety, from hardcore to hip-hopOn Friday (January 23), the Russian Doll  actor, who struggled with addiction to drugs and alcohol throughout the 2000s, wrote simply: “Took my relapse public, more to come.”
  In a follow-up post shared hours later, she shared a hopeful message reflecting
  
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• Robert Pattinson talks his unreleased ambient music made while dressed as ‘Batman’

  24-01-2026 18:30 via nme.com
  Robert Pattinson has spoken about the ambient music that he created while filming The Batman, and which remains unreleased.READ MORE: ‘The Batman’ review: down in the dumps with Robert Pattinson’s dark knightThe Twilight star played the DC superhero in Matt Reeves’ 2022 blockbuster, and as he revealed at the time of the film’s release, he spent some of his time during the film’s production working on a batch of his own music.
  Now, he h
  
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• Jameela Jamil defends calling Blake Lively a “villain”, says she’s still a feminist

  23-01-2026 14:36 via nme.com
  Jameela Jamil has reiterated her feminist stance following criticisms for text messages she reportedly sent about Blake Lively in 2024.
  Lively is suing her It Ends With Us director and co-star Justin Baldoni for sexual harassment and retaliation, with the trial set for May. She filed the suit in December 2024, and Baldoni denied the claims, countersuing Lively, husband Ryan Reynolds, and publicist Leslie Sloane for $400million (£295million), with claims that Lively tried to extort him. How
  
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• Rebecca Ferguson called Tom Cruise to ask for a helicopter because she had a stomach bug on holiday

  23-01-2026 13:39 via nme.com
  After acting alongside him in the Mission: Impossible films, Rebecca Ferguson asked Tom Cruise for a helicopter when she was struck down with a stomach bug in the Maldives.READ MORE: ‘Silo’ season two review: conspiracy theories abound in this worthy successor to ‘Lost’Ferguson, who stars in the new thriller Mercy, out today (January 23), told The Independent in a new interview that she called him on her husband’s suggestion after coming down with an illness she tho
  
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• Paul Mescal misses out on Oscar nomination for ‘Hamnet’: “What is happening?!”

  22-01-2026 20:50 via nme.com
  Paul Mescal has failed to pick up an Oscar nomination for his role in Hamnet, and fans of the actor are not happy about it.READ MORE: Oscars 2026 nominations – see the full listThe nominations for this year’s Academy Awards were announced in Los Angeles earlier today (January 22), with Sinners picking up a record-breaking 16 nods, ahead of One Battle After Another on 13 and Frankenstein, Marty Supreme and 
  
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• ‘Wicked: For Good’ and Ariana Grande snubbed at Oscars: “RIGGED”

  22-01-2026 17:40 via nme.com
  Fans have reacted to the Oscars snubbing Wicked: For Good and Ariana Grande in their 2026 nominations.READ MORE: ‘Wicked: For Good’ review: an emotional but awkward return to OzThe musician and actress earned her first Oscar nomination last year for her role as Glinda, going up for Best Supporting Actress for the first instalment of the musical movie. She would eventually lose to Zoe Saldaña for her role in Emilia Pérez.
  Today, it was revealed the sequel faile
  
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• Oscars 2026 nominations – see the full list

  22-01-2026 14:04 via nme.com
  This year’s Oscars nominations have been announced – check out the full list below:
  The Oscars are the pinnacle of the 2026 awards season, celebrating the best of the year in cinema. Hollywood’s biggest night will be hosted by comedian Conan O’Brien and broadcast live on March 15. UK viewers will be able to watch on ITV1 and ITVX rom 11pm GMT, while US movie fans can watch the ceremony on ABC i from 7:00pm ET/4:00pm PT. Recently, it was announced that The Oscars woul
  
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• Oscars 2026 nominations – rolling list

  22-01-2026 14:04 via nme.com
  The nominations for this year’s Academy Awards, aka The Oscars, are being announced today (January 22).
  The contenders for the 2026 ceremony are due to be confirmed at 1.30pm GMT (8.30am ET/5.30am PT). The nominations can be streamed live below.
  Hollywood’s biggest night will be broadcast live on March 15, on ITV1 and ITVX in the UK from 11pm GMT, and ABC in the US from 7:00pm ET/4:00pm PT. Recently, it was announced that The Oscars would have a new home from 2029, streaming worldwid
  
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• Video game CGI is ruining films, says ‘Pirates Of The Caribbean’ director Gore Verbinski

  22-01-2026 13:57 via nme.com
  Pirates Of The Caribbean director Gore Verbinski has said poor special effects in modern films can be blamed on studios using video game design tools.
  Unreal Engine is a 3D development tool created by Epic Games, and used on numerous legendary releases including Fortnite, Gears Of War, and the Batman Arkham series. However Verbinski claims that the program being used for movie effects is resulting in noticeably bad CGI.
  Asked why he thinks modern special effects are getting worse, he told But Wh
  
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• Alexander Skarsgård praises his “brave” ‘The Moment’ co-star Charli XCX

  22-01-2026 12:13 via nme.com
  Alexander Skarsgård has lavished praise on Charli XCX, following the pair working together on the forthcoming movie The Moment.READ MORE: Charli XCX – ‘Brat’ review: pop pioneer fully embraces the dancefloorReleased on February 20 in the UK, the mockumentary follows a fictional version of the singer as she prepares to embark on the record-breaking ‘Brat’ tour. Directed by Aidan Zamiri, the film is made using a combination of real footage from the tour, interwo
  
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• ‘Silent Hill 2’ movie adaptation is being panned by critics

  22-01-2026 12:02 via nme.com
  Long-awaited Silent Hill 2 movie adaptation, Return To Silent Hill, is being panned by critics ahead of its launch this Friday (January 23).READ MORE: ‘Silent Hill 2’ review: masterful horror remake dials up the dreadDirector Christophe Gans’ “faithful” adaptation of Silent Hill 2 was announced back in 2022 and saw Gans return to the Silent Hill franchise after leading the cult 2006 adaptation of the original game. Shooting for Return To Silent Hill took place in 20
  
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• ‘Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone’ returning to cinemas for 25th anniversary

  21-01-2026 21:10 via nme.com
  Harry Potter & the Philosopher’s Stone is being re-released in cinemas later this year for its 25th anniversary.
  The cinematic re-release will take place between August 27 and September 3 as part of a bigger programme of events to celebrate 25 years of the film franchise. It will be accompanied by ten minutes of ten minutes of behind-the-scenes extras which the wider public have never seen before.
  Warner Bros Discovery has promised that “Wizards, Witches and Muggles worldwid
  
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• Jenny Lewis hits out at Sean Penn in poem: “Why wouldn’t Hollywood men date their daughter’s friends”

  21-01-2026 15:41 via nme.com
  Rilo Kiley‘s Jenny Lewis has roasted actor Sean Penn in a new poem.READ MORE: Jenny Lewis on touring with Harry Styles, a new album and Rilo Kiley reunion rumours: “I’ve got a lot on my plate!”The singer-songwriter took a dig at the One Battle After Another star for dating Emily In Paris actress Valeria Nicov, who is 35 years younger than Penn. The couple have been dating for two years.
  In the post on X, Lewis wrote: “i respect sean penn / why wouldn&rsquo
  
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• Kenan and Kel reuniting for new horror comedy film

  21-01-2026 14:09 via nme.com
  Comedy duo Kenan and Kel are reuniting for a horror comedy where they meet Frankenstein’s monster.
  Kenan Thompson and Kel Mitchell shot to fame with their Nickelodeon sitcom Kenan & Kel, which ran from 1996-2001. They also starred in the 1997 comedy movie Good Burger, which went on to become a cult hit. The pair made a sequel, Good Burger 2, in 2023.
  Thompson is also the longest serving cast member of Saturday Night Live, having been with the show since 2003. However, he will be teamin
  
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• There’s an ‘IT’ extended cut in the works featuring unseen footage

  21-01-2026 13:04 via nme.com
  A single movie supercut of the IT films is in the works, according to a new interview with director Andy Muschietti.READ MORE: ‘It: Welcome To Derry’ review: Pennywise The Clown returns for chilling horror prequelThe horror story, based on the book by Stephen King, was released in two parts in 2017 and 2019 respectively. Bill Skarsgård starred as Pennywise The Clown, a malevolent being who terrorises a group of children. The success of the films led to a TV spin-off, Welcome To
  
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• Taylor Swift allegedly called Justin Baldoni a “bitch” with a “tiny violin” in text to Blake Lively, court docs reveal

  21-01-2026 13:02 via nme.com
  Taylor Swift allegedly called Justin Baldoni a “bitch”, according to court documents filed as part of the latter’s legal battle with Blake Lively.
  People reported that lawyers representing Lively filed a letter to Judge Lewis J. Liman on January 20, which was their response to Baldoni’s legal team’s motion for summary judgment as the case moves toward trial in May.
  As part of the filing, sections of alleged text messages between Swift and Lively are quoted, appearin
  
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• Films need to be shorter for modern audiences, says UK cinema boss

  20-01-2026 11:14 via nme.com
  The boss of one of the UK’s leading cinema chains has called on movies to be shorter, so that they can be more attractive to audiences.
  Clare Binns is the creative director of Picturehouse Cinemas, and made the comments to The Guardian after being named the recipient of this year’s BAFTA award for outstanding British contribution to cinema.
  One of the most anticipated blockbusters of last year, Avatar: Fire And Ash, had a running time of three hours and 15 minutes. Other long-running
  
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• Netflix tells directors to repeat plot for people using phones while watching, says Matt Damon

  19-01-2026 13:03 via nme.com
  Matt Damon has claimed that Netflix pushes directors to reiterate the plot for viewers who are watching while on their phones.
  The actor has just released new action film The Rip on the streaming platform, which sees him reunite with frequent collaborator Ben Affleck.
  During an appearance on the Joe Rogan Experience podcast alongside his co-star, Damon spoke about collaborating with Netflix, saying they want bigger action earlier in such films, and push for the plot to be repeated to accommodate
  
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• Stellan Skarsgård criticises “criminal” Trump over Greenland threats: “It’s a little man who got megalomania”

  19-01-2026 11:05 via nme.com
  Stellan Skarsgård has criticised Donald Trump after he threatened to annex Greenland.
  The US president has recently been ramping up rhetoric around potentially taking the autonomous island territory, which is self-governed, though matters of foreign policy and defence are run by Denmark. Trump has claimed a takeover is for security purposes.
  Over the weekend, the US president called for the “complete and total purchase” of Greenland on his social media platform Truth Social, an
  
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• ‘The Lion King’ co-director Roger Allers, dies, aged 76

  19-01-2026 09:57 via nme.com
  Roger Allers, the Disney filmmaker who co-directed The Lion King and worked on beloved films including Aladdin, Beauty and the Beast and The Little Mermaid, has died, aged 76.
  Allers’ colleague at the Walt Disney Company, visual effects supervisor Dave Bossert, shared news of his passing on social media on Sunday (January 18), remembering him as “an extraordinarily gifted artist and film-maker” and a “true pillar of the Disney Animation renaissance”.
  “I had th
  
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• Stellan Skarsgård says Meryl Streep’s character could be “brought back from the dead” for ‘Mamma Mia 3’

  18-01-2026 12:26 via nme.com
  Stellan Skarsgård has said people are working behind the scenes to find ways of bringing Meryl Streep’s Mamma Mia character “back from the dead”.READ MORE: Pop is Not A Dirty Word: Is Mamma Mia’s success preparing us for a pop chart apocalypse?Speculation over Mamma Mia 3 has been rife in recent years, with producer Judy Craymer saying back in 2020 that “there was meant to be a trilogy”. The original adaptation of the ABBA jukebox musical came out i
  
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• Snoop Dogg to star in new Eli Roth horror, ‘Don’t Go in That House, B*tch!’

  18-01-2026 11:18 via nme.com
  Snoop Dogg is set to star in a new film from horror director Eli Roth.READ MORE: Director Eli Roth Talks The Last ExorcismPer Variety, the rapper was initially announced as a producer on the project and would also be contributing to its soundtrack. On Friday (January 16), Roth (Hostel, Cabin Fever) revealed that Snoop would also appear onscreen.
  “He’s been wanting to do Death Row Films for a long time,” Roth told the publication. “I said we need to make the ultimate haunt
  
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• Matt Damon says some actors would find going to prison preferable to being cancelled

  18-01-2026 10:37 via nme.com
  Matt Damon has suggested that some people who’ve been cancelled would have preferred prison to the public shunning.READ MORE: ‘The Odyssey’ could be Christoper Nolan’s biggest blockbuster yetThe Oscar-winner was asked about “cancel culture” during a recent appearance on Joe Rogan’s podcast to promote his new Netflix film The Rip alongside co-star Ben Affleck.
  Host Rogan, who routinely speaks out against “cancel culture”, asked D amon for
  
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• Listen to Charli XCX’s haunting single ‘Wall Of Sound’

  17-01-2026 12:33 via nme.com
  Charli XCX has released a haunting new single, ‘Wall Of Sound’. Listen below.READ MORE: Charli XCX – ‘Brat’ review: pop pioneer fully embraces the dancefloorThe track is the latest to be shared from Charli’s new album, which she has written for the upcoming adaptation of Wuthering Heights from Emerald Fennell. The album will arrive on Friday February 13, and is available to pre-order here.
  So far, the record has been previewed by&
  
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• ’28 Years Later: The Bone Temple’: what happened to Cillian Murphy’s Jim after ’28 Days Later’? 

  17-01-2026 12:26 via nme.com
  28 Years Later: The Bone Temple is in cinemas now, but how does Cillian Murphy’s character Jim feature? Find out below.READ MORE: ‘28 Years Later: The Bone Temple’ review: sensational horror sequel will shake you to the coreThe film is a sequel to last year’s 28 Years Later, which itself served as a return to the universe that was set up by Danny Boyle’s original 28 Days Later in 2002.
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• David Lynch friends and collaborators mark one year since film icon’s death

  17-01-2026 11:51 via nme.com
  David Lynch‘s closest collaborators have marked a year since his death with a series of moving social media tributes.READ MORE: David Lynch – 1946-2025: a true visionary who reinvented cinemaThe beloved late director’s death was announced by his family on social media exactly a year ago yesterday (January 16). Lynch, who is celebrated for seminal films like Mulholland Drive, Blue Velvet and the iconic TV series Twin Peaks, revealed his emphysema di
  
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• Lucasfilm boss Kathleen Kennedy admits she has “a bit of regret” over Star Wars’ Han Solo spin-off

  16-01-2026 21:11 via nme.com
  Lucasfilm’s outgoing boss Kathleen Kennedy has admitted that she somewhat regrets the studio making the Star Wars spin-off Solo: A Star Wars Story. 
  The spin-off is part of the Star Wars Anthology film series and follows a young Han Solo (Alden Ehrenreich) meeting future copilot Chewbacca, with whom he joins a heist within the criminal underworld, where he encounters the notorious gambler Lando Calrissian. Donald Glover, Emilia Clarke and Woody Harrelson were also a par
  
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• ‘Marty Supreme’ almost ended with Timothée Chalamet turning into a vampire, reveals Josh Safdie

  16-01-2026 13:59 via nme.com
  Marty Supreme could have had a very different ending, according to director Josh Safdie.READ MORE: ‘Marty Supreme’ review: Timothée Chalamet’s audacious masterpiece about ping-pongThe Golden Globe-winning movie stars Timothée Chalamet as table tennis professional and shoe salesman Marty Mauser. The comedy drama is set in 1952, and ends with Mauser flying back to the US from Japan, where he was playing a match, and meeting his newborn son.
  However, Safdie told Sean
  
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• Every song on the ‘People We Meet On Vacation’ soundtrack

  16-01-2026 13:16 via nme.com
  People We Meet On Vacation is Netflix’s latest chart-topping romcom, but what songs are included on the soundtrack? Find out below.
  The film premiered on the streamer on January 9, and it stars Emily Bader (My Lady Jane) as Poppy and Tom Blyth (The Hunger Games: The Ballad Of Songbirds & Snakes) as Alex, two friends that are polar opposites by personality, but who grow closer after sharing a car to their Ohio hometown from Boston.
  For a
  
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• Sam Raimi praises “original and frightening” ‘Weapons’ and reveals favourite horror movies

  16-01-2026 13:13 via nme.com
  Sam Raimi shared some of his favourite movies in a Reddit thread yesterday (January 16), with last year’s Weapons among them.READ MORE: ‘Weapons’ director Zach Cregger is ripping up the horror rulebookThe Evil Dead director took part in an AMA (Ask Me Anything) session on the r/movies subreddit when he was asked if he had any favourite recent horror movies.
  “I thought Weapons was great, original and frightening,” he said, before adding: “I also loved Get Out a
  
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• Every song on the ’28 Years Later: The Bone Temple’ soundtrack

  16-01-2026 11:36 via nme.com
  Horror fans are excited for 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, but what songs are included on the soundtrack? Find out below.READ MORE: ‘28 Years Later: The Bone Temple’ review: sensational horror sequel will shake you to the coreThe film is a sequel to last year’s 28 Years Later, which itself served as a return to the universe that was set up by Danny Boyle’s 28 Days Later in 2002.
  The Bone Temple was filmed back-
  
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• AURORA announces concert film ‘What Happened To The Earth?’ live from Mexico City coming to cinemas

  15-01-2026 17:04 via nme.com
  AURORA has announced a new concert film called What Happened To The Earth?, which captures her biggest headline show to date in Mexico City.READ MORE: AURORA on art, ‘Adolescence’ and activism: “Politics have a place in music, movies and art”Released in collaboration with Trafalgar, Mercury Studios, and Fontana, the movie shows the Norwegian alt-pop star performing a sold-out show for 18,000 fans at the Palacio de los Deportes.
  Filmed on Día de los Muertos (Day of
  
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• Twenty One Pilots share epic trailer for new concert film ‘More Than We Ever Imagined’

  15-01-2026 15:00 via nme.com
  Twenty One Pilots have shared the epic trailer for their forthcoming concert film More Than We Ever Imagined.READ MORE: Twenty One Pilots: “I hope our fans will hang on for the ride”The Grammy Award-winning duo, formed of Tyler Joseph and Josh Dun, announced last week that they were going to be sharing the new movie in cinemas next month.
  Released in collaboration with Trafalgar Releasing, the project will contain footage of their career-defining show in Mexico City during ‘The
  
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• ‘Dunesday’ is coming: Robert Downey Jr and Timothée Chalamet coin ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ and ‘Dune: Part 3’ face-off

  15-01-2026 14:15 via nme.com
  Robert Downey Jr and Timothée Chalamet have revealed they have a Barbenheimer-style nickname for the release date clash between Avengers: Doomsday and Dune: Part Three.READ MORE: ‘Marty Supreme’ review: Timothée Chalamet’s audacious masterpiece about ping-pongBoth blockbusters are set to be released in cinemas on December 18, creating a clash between the two highly-anticipated films. Downey, who will be playing Doctor Doom in the Marvel title, was on stage wi
  
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• Matthew McConaughey trademarks “alright, alright, alright” so AI can’t use it

  15-01-2026 13:14 via nme.com
  Matthew McConaughey has taken a novel approach to copyrighting his likeness, as well as his famous catchphrase “Alright, alright, alright.”
  The Wall Street Journal has reported that the Oscar-winner, famous for films such as Interstellar and Dallas Buyer’s Club, had eight eight trademark applications approved by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. The article says the trademarked works included “seven-second clip of the Oscar-winner standing on a porch, a three-second c
  
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• Nominees announced for 2026 MOBO Awards in Manchester

  15-01-2026 12:34 via nme.com
  The artists nominated for awards at the 2026 MOBO Awards in Manchester have been revealed. Check out a full list below.READ MORE: Little Simz – ‘Lotus’ review: a raw reckoning from rap’s quiet warriorThe awards ceremony marks the biggest and most influential celebration of Black music and culture in Europe, and will be heading to Manchester later this spring to mark the 30th anniversary.
  It’ll take place on Thursday March 26 at the Co-op Live arena, and today (Thurs
  
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• Gracie Abrams confirms acting debut in ‘Babygirl’ director’s next film

  15-01-2026 11:19 via nme.com
  Gracie Abrams is set to make her acting debut, having been confirmed to star in the upcoming film from Babygirl director Halina Reijn.READ MORE: Gracie Abrams – ‘The Secret of Us’ review: a new type of intimacyVariety reports that the film will be titled Please, with plot details currently under wraps. Independent studio A24 will be distributing the film, as they have done with Babygirl and Bodies Bodies Bodies, Reijn’s two previous films. This will be Abrams’ first
  
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• Paul McCartney shares trailer and release date for new post-Beatles and Wings doc ‘Man On The Run’

  14-01-2026 19:47 via nme.com
  Paul McCartney has shared the trailer and release date for his forthcoming documentary Man On The Run.READ MORE: NME Big Read – Paul McCartney: “The Beatles were brothers arguing, that’s what families do”The documentary will focus on McCartney’s life post-Beatles, where he formed the band Wings alongside wife Linda. The film is set to be released on February 27 on Prime Video via Amazon MGM Studios.
  In the trailer, McCartney details his feelings following his split
  
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• Kiefer Sutherland arrested for allegedly assaulting ride share driver

  14-01-2026 13:17 via nme.com
  Kiefer Sutherland has been arrested after allegedly assaulting a ride-share driver in Hollywood, according to a police statement.
  The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) said Sutherland “entered a ride-share vehicle, physically assaulted the driver (the victim), and made criminal threats” in the early hours of Monday morning (January 12). The statement added the victim was not injured following the incident.
  BBC News has reported that the 24 star was released after paying a bond of
  
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• Nikki Glaser reveals cut Sydney Sweeney joke from Golden Globes 2026 gig

  14-01-2026 12:14 via nme.com
  Nikki Glaser has revealed the joke about Sydney Sweeney that was cut from her Golden Globes monologue.READ MORE: Golden Globes 2026: ‘One Battle After Another’, ‘Hamnet’ and ‘Adolescence’ win bigThe comedian hosted the ceremony for the second successive year this past weekend, and took aim at the assembled actors up for awards. Among the highlights was a joke about Leonardo DiCaprio’s dating life, but Glaser revealed to The Howard Stern Show (via People)
  
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• Charli XCX mockumentary ‘The Moment’ announces UK release date

  14-01-2026 11:55 via nme.com
  The UK release date for Charli XCX’s mockumentary The Moment has finally been revealed.READ MORE: It’s Charli XCX’s world and we’re just living in it: a timeline of ‘Brat’ summer so farThe movie arrives via A24 and is centred around the mammoth response to her 2024 ‘Brat’ album and subsequent tour. It will be available in UK and Ireland cinemas from Friday February 20.
  Directed by Aidan Zamiri, the film is made using a combination of real footage f
  
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• There’s a new highest grossing actress of all time, dethroning Scarlett Johansson

  13-01-2026 14:10 via nme.com
  Scarlett Johansson has been dethroned as the highest grossing movie star of all time, by Avatar actress Zoe Saldaña.
  The recent third instalment of the James Cameron sci-fi saga, Avatar: Fire And Ash, has propelled the Oscar winner to the top of the list, according to website The Numbers.
  Her involvement in the franchise, along with her roles in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and Star Trek, has moved her to the number one spot with $15.46billion (£11.48billion), just overtaking Johan
  
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• Lee Cronin resurrects ‘The Mummy’ franchise in gritty new mystery trailer

  13-01-2026 13:21 via nme.com
  The first trailer for Lee Cronin’s The Mummy, a new version of the classic horror from studio Blumhouse, has arrived online.
  Irish director Cronin found box office success in 2023 with horror sequel Evil Dead Rise, and will now turn his attention to the classic movie monster. The official synopsis reads: “The young daughter of a journalist disappears without a trace in the desert. The shattered family is stunned when the girl suddenly reappears eight years later. But what should have
  
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• Nikki Glaser roasts Leo DiCaprio at Golden Globes for only dating younger women

  13-01-2026 11:11 via nme.com
  Golden Globes host Nikki Glaser took aim at Leonardo DiCaprio during her opening monologue, poking fun at his reputation for dating younger women.READ MORE: Golden Globes 2026: ‘One Battle After Another’, ‘Hamnet’ and ‘Adolescence’ win bigThe comedian was hosting the awards for the second year after a successful stint in 2025, and didn’t hold back on the assembled audience, the highlight of which was a jab at the One Battle After Another actor’s da
  
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• Paul Mescal says fans “will benefit from knowing as little as possible” ahead of new Beatles biopics

  13-01-2026 08:27 via nme.com
  Paul Mescal has said fans “will benefit from knowing as little as possible” about the upcoming Beatles biopics before watching them.
  The actor will portray Paul McCartney in Sam Mendes’ four-film series about the Fab Four, which is currently scheduled for a simultaneous release in April 2028. He has said he will be doing his own singing for the role and has spent time with McCartney to prepare.Read More: ‘The History Of Sound’ review: Paul Mescal gets
  
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• Adam Sandler promises to make at least 50 more movies before he retires

  12-01-2026 16:37 via nme.com
  Adam Sandler has promised to make at least 50 more movies before retiring from the film industry.READ MORE: ‘Jay Kelly’ review: George Clooney’s meta midlife crisis comedyIn a characteristically light-hearted speech at AARP’s Movies for Grownups Awards, which aims to combat ageism in the entertainment world by celebrating the work of creatives over 50, the Jay Kelly actor said that several people in his life told him receiving the award meant he was officially consid
  
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