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• Missy Elliott joins fan campaign to get ‘Shark Tale’ collab released on streaming

  27-11-2025 21:36 via nme.com
  Missy Elliott has joined a fan campaign to help get her Shark Tale song collaboration with Christina Aguilera released on streaming services.
  In a post on X, Elliott tagged both Universal Music Group and Geffen Records and asked them to put ‘Car Wash’, the closing song from the 2004 animated film Shark Tale, up on streaming services.
  Elliott was responding to a fan who was disappointed the song was not available to listen to online.
  “@UMG @GeffenRecords the fans tagged me
  
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• Cat Power pays emotional tribute to James ‘PJ’ Ransone: “The young man who taught me how to say I love you”

  23-12-2025 10:46 via nme.com
  Cat Power has paid tribute to James ‘PJ’ Ransone, who died last week aged 46.
  Ransone, who starred in The Wire, Generation Kill, and It Chapter Two, died Friday (December 19) by suicide, according to the Los Angeles Medical Examiner’s Office. He was found by police at his home.
  Power took to Instagram yesterday (December 23) to share a tribute to the late actor, known as PJ to friends, referring to him as “The young man who taught me how to say, I love you.&rdqu
  
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• Kate Winslet was told to “settle for the fat girl parts” as a child actor

  22-12-2025 12:43 via nme.com
  Kate Winslet has revealed that she was told to “settle for the fat girl parts” when she was a child actor.
  The Hollywood star is out promoting her directorial debut Goodbye June, which lands on Netflix on Christmas Eve, and her press tour has included an appearance on the legendary BBC Radio 4 show Desert Island Discs.
  In it, she told host Lauren Laverne a story about an encounter with a drama teacher in the earliest stages of her car
  
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• James Ransone, star of ‘The Wire’ and ‘It Chapter Two’, dies aged 46

  22-12-2025 09:00 via nme.com
  James Ransone, who starred in The Wire, Generation Kill, and It Chapter Two, has died at age 46.
  The actor died Friday (December 19) by suicide, according to the Los Angeles Medical Examiner’s Office. He was found by police at his home.
  Ransone’s breakout role was as dock worker Ziggy Sobotka in season two of HBO’s hit show The Wire in 2003. Five years later, he appeared alongside Alexander Skarsgård in the miniseries Generation Kill as real-life Marine Cpl. Josh Ray
  
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• Jack Black pays tribute to Rob Reiner: “There is no Tenacious D without Spinal Tap”

  21-12-2025 21:32 via nme.com
  Jack Black has paid personal tribute to Rob Reiner, crediting the late director for inspiring some of his most beloved work.READ MORE: ‘Spinal Tap 2: The End Continues’ review: mock and roll granddads get the spoof on once moreThe 78-year-old filmmaker and his wife, the photographer Michele Singer-Reiner, were found murdered in their home in the Brentwood area of Los Angeles last weekend (December 14).
  A day later, the couple’s 32-year-old son Nick Reiner wa
  
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• Peter Gabriel thanks Josh Safdie for inclusion on ‘Marty Supreme’ soundtrack: “I have always loved table tennis”

  21-12-2025 21:02 via nme.com
  Peter Gabriel has personally thanked director Josh Safdie for including his song ‘I Have The Touch’ in the new film Marty Supreme.READ MORE: ‘Marty Supreme’ review: Timothée Chalamet’s audacious masterpiece about ping-pongSafdie’s movie is released into UK cinemas on Boxing Day and stars Timothée Chalamet as the American table tennis prodigy Marty Mauser, a character loosely inspired by the real-life ping pong champi
  
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• Michael Jackson, Mick Jagger feature in new batch of Jeffrey Epstein files photos – while lawmakers criticise redactions

  20-12-2025 13:40 via nme.com
  The US Justice Department has released an initial tranche of documents related to dead paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein.
  Epstein was arrested in July 2019 for sex trafficking and was found dead in his jail cell in August of that year, with authorities later determining that he hanged himself. Since his death, there has been a campaign for the full publication of all documents and photos and to reveal high profile names he associated with.
  The material released includes photos, videos an
  
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• Timothée Chalamet quashes alter-ego rumours by joining forces with EsDeeKid on new ‘4 Raws’ remix

  20-12-2025 09:52 via nme.com
  After fans became convinced that the rising UK rapper EsDeeKid was actually Timothée Chalamet, the two have put rumours to bed with a new collab.READ MORE: ‘Marty Supreme’ review: Timothée Chalamet’s audacious masterpiece about ping-pongLittle is known about Liverpool rapper EsDeeKid, given he remains anonymous and has  only ever been seen sporting a balaclava. Since dropping his album ‘Rebel’ this summer, fans have been clamouring to work out the
  
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• Chris Evans is back as Steve Rogers in ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ and Marvel fans are furious

  19-12-2025 20:32 via nme.com
  Some fans of the Marvel Cinematic Universe are not impressed at the news that Chris Evans is returning for Avengers: Doomsday.READ MORE: All the actors confirmed for ‘Avengers: Doomsday’In a newly released teaser clip that is showing in cinemas before screenings of Avatar: Fire And Ash, Evans is seen returning to the Steve Rogers character for the upcoming MCU epic.
  Doomsday arrives on December 18, 2026, and in the new tease
  
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• Every song on ‘The Housemaid’ soundtrack

  19-12-2025 20:08 via nme.com
  Sydney Sweeney and Amanda Seyfried lead psychological thriller film The Housemaid.
  Directed by Paul Feig (Bridesmaids, The Heat), the film follows Millie Calloway who becomes a live-in housemaid for a wealthy couple. When she discovers the household’s dark secrets however, their seemingly perfect life starts to unravel.READ MORE: The 20 best films of 2025Other cast members in the film include Brandon Sklenar, Michele Morrone, Elizabeth Perkins, Indiana Elle, Mark Grossman, Hannah Cruz, Meg
  
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• Macaulay Culkin doesn’t think ‘Die Hard’ is a Christmas film: “Don’t fight me!”

  19-12-2025 17:17 via nme.com
  Macaulay Culkin has said he doesn’t believe that Die Hard is a Christmas film.READ MORE: People are debating whether ‘Die Hard’ is a Christmas film – so what are the rules?The actor, who starred in the festive classics Home Alone and Home Alone 2: Lost In New York, weighed in on the age-old debateduring a new interview on Mythical Kitchen.
  At one point in the conversation, host Josh Scherer asked Culkin whether the Bruce Willis-starring 1988 action blockbuster was a Chris
  
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• Queer actors still have to “conform” to be successful, says Ben Whishaw

  19-12-2025 14:00 via nme.com
  Ben Whishaw has discussed how the lack of openly LGBTQ+ actors in Hollywood is due to outdated societal attitudes.READ MORE: Here’s every song on the ‘Black Doves’ soundtrackThe British actor, known for appearing in the Paddington and James Bond franchises, came out as gay in 2014 and has spoken to The Guardian about the need to keep his personal life out of the spotlight.
  “It’s complicated and probably different for every individual,” he explained. “But
  
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• Donald Trump’s new Patriot Games are being compared to ‘The Hunger Games’

  19-12-2025 13:12 via nme.com
  Donald Trump’s plan for a four-day athletic event titles Patriot Games has been compared to the movie The Hunger Games by politicians and social media users.
  On Thursday (December 18), the President Of The United States announced the event at the White House, to coincide with the US’ 250th anniversary celebrations in 2026.
  “In the fall, we will host the first ever Patriot Games, an unprecedented four-day athletic event featuring the greatest high school athletes” he said.
  
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• Matt Damon was never offered ‘Avatar’ role despite claim, says James Cameron

  19-12-2025 11:46 via nme.com
  James Cameron has denied Matt Damon’s claim that he was offered the lead role in 2009’s Avatar.READ MORE: ‘Avatar: Fire And Ash’ review: James Cameron’s sci-fi epic is running out of steamIn 2019, the Jason Bourne star revealed in an interview with GQ that he was offered the part of Jake Sully, the lead character of the original film, by Cameron, as well as 10 per cent of the box office. Sully was eventually played by Sam Worthington.
  “Jim Cameron offered me A
  
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• Does ‘Avatar: Fire And Ash’ have a post-credits scene?

  19-12-2025 00:59 via nme.com
  Jake Sully and Neytiri are wrestling with grief in the sequel to 2022’s Avatar: The Way Of Water.
  Directed by James Cameron, the third film in the series, Avatar: Fire And Ash, follows the married couple’s struggles after the death of their son, as a new Na’Vi tribe, the Mangkwan clan, threatens to escalate the conflict in Pandora.READ MORE: ‘Avatar: Fire And Ash’ review: James Cameron’s sci-fi epic is running out of steamSam Worthington and Zoe Saldaña
  
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• Oscars to leave TV and stream live on YouTube from 2029

  18-12-2025 17:48 via nme.com
  The Oscars are set to begin streaming exclusively on YouTube in 2029, and will not be broadcast on terrestrial TV.
  The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced yesterday (Wednesday December 17) that the Academy Awards would be leaving ABC after more than half a century on the network.
  It has signed a multi-year deal that will give YouTube the exclusive global rights to the Oscars until 2033. Fans will be able to tune into the ceremony live and free of charge via the platform.
  Academ
  
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• James Cameron hits back at claims he’s “wasted” his life on ‘Avatar’: “It’s none of your business”

  18-12-2025 16:57 via nme.com
  James Cameron has hit back at claims that he has “wasted” his life on the long-running Avatar series.READ MORE: Avatar: Fire And Ash review: James Cameron’s sci-fi epic is running out of steamThe third film in the Canadian director’s sci-fi franchise arrives in cinemas tomorrow (Friday December 19), following on from 2009’s Avatar and 2022’s Avatar: The Way Of Water. A further two instalments are scheduled for 2029 and 2031, respectively.
  During a new intervie
  
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• Every song on the ‘Avatar: Fire And Ash’ soundtrack

  18-12-2025 16:29 via nme.com
  James Cameron continues his blue sci-fi saga with Avatar: Fire And Ash.
  Picking up after events in Avatar: The Way Of Water, the third film follows Jake Sully and Neytiri’s grief-stricken family, who encounter an aggressive new Na’Vi tribe, the Mangkwan clan, that threatens the future of Pandora.READ MORE: ‘Avatar: Fire And Ash’ review: James Cameron’s sci-fi epic is running out of steamSam Worthington and Zoe Saldaña once again lead the film’s cast, al
  
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• New lawsuit claims John Travolta fathered Elvis’s great-grandson with Riley Keough

  18-12-2025 15:36 via nme.com
  A lawsuit has claimed that John Travolta fathered Elvis‘ great-grandson with Riley Keough.
  Keough, the daughter of Danny Keough and Lisa Marie Presley, allegedly donated her eggs to Travolta and his late wife, Kelly Preston, who later used them to welcome their son, Benjamin, in 2010, according to court documents (via People).
  If true, the allegation would place the teenager within the Presley bloodline.
  Lisa Marie’s former husband, musician Michael Lockwood, father of her twin daugh
  
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• Susan Boyle “incredibly touched” by Timothée Chalamet’s praise

  18-12-2025 14:08 via nme.com
  Susan Boyle has responded to some unexpected praise from Timothée Chalamet, saying it was “so incredibly touching”.The actor recently spoke to BBC News about his new A24 film Marty Supreme, which is released on December 26 in the UK, and on Christmas Day in the US.
  At one point in the chat, Chalamet was asked which British figures would be worthy of a Marty Supreme jacket.
  The star has partnered with clothing brand Nahmias to design merch inspired by the film, including a bran
  
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• Gen Z are going to the cinema more than ever, report reveals

  18-12-2025 14:01 via nme.com
  Gen Z cinema attendance continues to rise, according to a report from Cinema United.Read More: ‘A Minecraft Movie’ review: blockhead video game adaptation needs shaping upThe trade organisation released the annual update to its Strength of Theatrical Exhibition report yesterday (December 17), and revealed that there’s been a 25 per cent increase in cinemagoing among Gen Z audiences this year.
  Overall, 77 per cent of Americans aged between 12 and 74 saw at least one movie i
  
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• Corey Feldman claims Corey Haim “molested” him while making ‘The Lost Boys’

  18-12-2025 13:03 via nme.com
  Corey Feldman has alleged that co-star Corey Haim “molested” him while working on the 1987 movie The Lost Boys.
  Feldman and Haim, often known as The Two Coreys, were both child actors in the 1980s and frequently worked together after meeting as teenagers on the set of the movie. They went on to work together on the likes of License To Drive and Dream A Little Dream. Haim died from pneumonia in 2010 aged 38, after years of struggles with substance misuse.
  Feldman made the abuse claims
  
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• Nick Cave, Nine Inch Nails, Ed Sheeran, Kpop Demon Hunters, Jonny Greenwood among Oscars 2026 Best Original Song shortlist

  18-12-2025 12:49 via nme.com
  Nick Cave, Nine Inch Nails, Ed Sheeran and KPop Demon Hunters have been shortlisted for the 2026 Oscars Best Original Song.READ MORE: Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds’ Jim Sclavunos on new ‘Live God’ concert album: “A spirit of hope is an essential thing”Up to 65 songs were eligible for nomination, which have now been shortened to a selection of 15.
  They include Cave’s track ‘Train Dreams’ from the film of the same name, Sheeran’s &lsq
  
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• Meg Ryan pays tribute to Rob and Michele Reiner after “impossible tragedy”: “Thank you for your faith in the best in people”

  18-12-2025 11:42 via nme.com
  Meg Ryan has paid tribute to Rob and Michele Reiner in a touching Instagram post.
  The couple were found dead on Sunday (December 14), reportedly by their daughter Romy. Their son, Nick, was charged on suspicion of murder, and appeared in court on Wednesday (17).
  Ryan played Sally Albright in Rob’s 1989 romantic comedy When Harry Met Sally, which proved to be her breakout role, and shared a photo of the two of them dancing on set.
  “Oh how we will miss this man,” she began. &ldqu
  
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• Nick Reiner appears in court charged with murder of Rob and Michele Reiner as siblings break silence

  18-12-2025 10:47 via nme.com
  Nick Reiner, who has been charged with the murder of his parents Rob and Michele Reiner, has made his first appearance in court.
  The 32-year-old, who is being held without bail, did not enter a plea, and his arraignment has been delayed until January 7, 2026, when he will once again have the opportunity to enter a plea. He will remain in custody at the Twin Towers Correctional Facility in Los Angeles.
  As he appeared in court yesterday (December 17), Mr Reiner said only “yes, your honour&rd
  
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• Barack and Michelle Obama were supposed to see Rob Reiner on the night of his death: “We’ve known them for many, many years”

  17-12-2025 13:49 via nme.com
  Michelle Obama has said that she and her husband Barack were due to see Rob and Michele Reiner on the night of their death.
  Director Rob and his wife, photographer and producer Michele, were found dead at their Los Angeles home on Sunday (December 14). Their son, Nick, has been charged with their murders.
  Former first lady Michelle appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live the following night and said that they were supposed to have dinner together on the day they died. The Reiners were friends of the Obama
  
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• Jane Fonda recalls “happy and healthy” Rob Reiner the night before his murder

  17-12-2025 11:56 via nme.com
  Rob Reiner was looking “healthy and happy” the night before Rob Reiner was found murdered at home, Jane Fonda has said.
  Director Rob and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner, were found dead at home on Sunday (December 14), reportedly by their daughter, Romy. Their son, Nick, has been charged with their murder.
  “Rob and Michele Reiner were wonderful, caring, smart, funny, generous people, always coming up with ideas for how to make the world better, kinder,“ wrote in an Instag
  
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• Stephen King pays tribute to “wonderful friend” Rob Reiner: “You always stood by me”

  17-12-2025 11:42 via nme.com
  Stephen King has paid tribute to Rob Reiner after the director was found dead alongside his wife Michele Singer Reiner.
  It was reported yesterday (December 14) that the bodies of a 78-year-old man and a 68-year-old woman were found in a home owned by Reiner in the Brentwood area of Los Angeles. The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) later confirmed that the deaths were being investigated as an “apparent homicide”, with reports emerging that the two suffered wounds consistent with a
  
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• Nick Reiner charged with murder of parents Rob and Michele Reiner

  17-12-2025 11:05 via nme.com
  Nick Reiner has been charged with the murders of his parents, Rob and Michele Reiner.
  Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman said at a press conference yesterday (December 16) that the 32-year-old would be charged with two counts of first-degree murder with a special allegation that he used a knife (via People).
  Rob and Michele were found dead at home in Los Angeles on Sunday (December 14), with sources claiming that they had been stabbed to death and were found by their daughter, R
  
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• Yo La Tengo pay tribute to Rob Reiner with Spinal Tap cover

  17-12-2025 10:36 via nme.com
  Yo La Tengo have paid tribute to the late director Rob Reiner with a Spinal Tap cover. Watch it below.READ MORE: ‘Spinal Tap 2: The End Continues’ review: mock and roll granddads gets their spoof on once moreThe This Is Spinal Tap filmmaker (78) and his wife Michele (68) were found dead in their Los Angeles home on Sunday December 14. The LAPD later said that it was investigating the case as an “apparent homicide”, and outlets including TMZ a
  
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