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• Leo Woodall praises Oasis over The Beatles: “Liam Gallagher is the coolest frontman who’s ever lived”

  17-08-2026 21:33 via nme.com
  
  Leo Woodall has praised Oasis over The Beatles, declaring Liam Gallagher to be the “coolest” frontman of all time.READ MORE: ‘Tony’ review: a mostly delicious taste of pre-fame Anthony BourdainThe actor, known for his roles in The White Lotus, One Day, Tuner and Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy, made the comments in an interview with the New York Times, in which he discusses some of the things he c
  
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• Bruce Willis makes rare appearance at daughter Tallulah’s wedding

  17-08-2026 16:13 via nme.com
  
  Bruce Willis has made a rare appearance at his daughter Tallulah’s wedding.
  The Die Hard star was pictured in a series of photos from his daughter’s wedding to Justin Acee, shared by Vogue.
  Willis featured in a black-and-white photo smiling with one arm around Tallulah, while Acee holds his other hand.
  He retired from acting in 2022 due to aphasia (a condition that affects the ability to communicate), and two years on from his dementia diagnosis. In 2023, it was announced the co
  
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• Every song on the ‘Sunny Dancer’ soundtrack

  17-08-2026 15:42 via nme.com
  
  Bella Ramsey heads off to “chemo camp” in coming-of-age comedy Sunny Dancer.
  Directed by George Jaques, the film follows 17-year-old Ivy who, after overcoming cancer, is sent to a summer camp dedicated to those affected by the disease, where she encounters other like-minded misfits.READ MORE: Este Haim on scoring Bella Ramsey film ‘Sunny Dancer’ and Haim’s New York-inspired fifth albumAlong with Ramsey, the film’s cast includes Daniel Quinn-Toye, Earl Cave, Ru
  
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• ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ is getting a special director-approved Criterion 4K UHD and Blu-Ray release

  17-08-2026 13:01 via nme.com
  
  The Criterion Edition is releasing KPop Demon Hunters on special edition Blu-Ray and 4K Ultra HD physical discs, with pre-orders now open.
  The Netflix animated film follows the adventures of girl group HUNTR/X as they balance K-Pop stardom by day with demon hunting at night. The film remains the streaming service’s most watched movie ever, with a sequel and live concert tour in the works.
  Now, the movie has been added to the prestigious Criterion Collection, which remasters cherished films
  
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• Watch Ariana Grande team up with Cynthia Erivo for ‘Wicked: For Good’ anthem in London

  17-08-2026 12:22 via nme.com
  
  Ariana Grande was joined onstage by her Wicked co-star Cynthia Erivo in London last night (August 16).READ MORE: Ariana Grande live in London: brilliant business-as-usual before the singer takes a break from the spotlightThe pair performed ‘For Good’ the titular anthem from Wicked: For Good at The O2 along with ‘Get Happy’ and ‘Happy Days Are Here Again’ on the second night of Grande’s 10 date residency at the venue on her ‘Eternal Sunshine’
  
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• Matthew McConaughey says he stopped smoking weed because of a Janet Jackson song

  17-08-2026 12:00 via nme.com
  
  Matthew McConaughey has revealed a famous song by Janet Jackson is the reason he stopped smoking weed.
  The Oscar winner spoke to Rolling Stone for their feature My Life In 10 Songs, with the 1993 single being included in the list. “What a cool, groovy little tune. It’s also the reason I quit smoking weed,” the actor said, followed by a high-pitched laugh. He explained that he heard the song “right around the time weed started turning hydroponic,” providing a more ha
  
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• Johnny Depp reportedly in talks for ‘Pirates Of The Caribbean’ return

  17-08-2026 11:20 via nme.com
  
  Johnny Depp is reportedly in talks to reprise his role as Captain Jack Sparrow in a sixth Pirates Of The Caribbean movie.
  Based on the beloved Disneyland ride, Pirates Of The Caribbean: The Curse Of The Black Pearl was released in 2003 and starred Depp as Jack Sparrow, a shambling, rum-loving pirate who became an ally to hero Will Turner (Orlando Bloom) as he attempted to rescue the kidnapped Elizabeth Swann (Keira Knightley).
  Jack Sparrow became a worldwide sensation and relaunched Depp’s
  
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• Watch actors in upcoming Beatles biopics recreate iconic ‘Abbey Road’ album cover

  17-08-2026 10:04 via nme.com
  
  The stars of Sam Mendes’ upcoming Beatles biopics have been spotted recreating the iconic ‘Abbey Road’ album cover.READ MORE: The Beatles: every song ranked in order of greatnessThe 1969 cover shows John Lennon, Ringo Starr, Paul McCartney and George Harrison walking across a pedestrian crossing in single file outside the studio where the album was famously recorded.
  Yesterday (August 16) footage shot by fans was posted on social media showing actors Harris Dickinson, Barr
  
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• Hayden Panettiere, ‘Heroes’ and ‘Scream’ star, has died aged 36

  17-08-2026 08:43 via nme.com
  
  Hayden Panettiere, best known for her roles in Heroes and Nashville, as well as two instalments of the Scream film franchise, has died, aged 36.
  News of her passing was shared by her father Skip Panettiere, who described her as an “incredible light and a force of nature.”
  He added in a statement via The Hollywood Reporter: “It is with profound sadness that we share the tragic passing of our beloved Hayden. She was an incredible light and a force of nature who bro
  
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