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Taylor Swift was worried her songwriting would "dry up" if she were "ever truly happy in a relationship"

In a new interview, Taylor Swift has said she was worried her songwriting would "dry up" if she were "ever truly happy in a relationship.”

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06.10.2025

Lionel Richie says Michael Jackson was nicknamed 'Smelly' for poor hygiene and would "wear pants until they were unwearable"

Lionel Richie has opened up about Michael Jackson in his new memoir, claiming that Jackson may have had some hygiene issues.

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'Call Of Duty' making huge changes to ‘Black Ops 7’ after backlash

'Call Of Duty' developers have made some major changes to 'Black Ops 7' ahead of its official launch next month following backlash

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Nintendo vows to “necessary action” over AI-created Mario spoofs

Nintendo has promised to take “necessary action” over AI copyright infringement after a wave of Mario Sora spoofs were shared on social media

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Marilyn Manson once punched Andy Dick in the throat, says Seth Green

Seth Green has claimed that Marilyn Manson once punched comedian Andy Dick in the throat during a night out.

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Two Door Cinema Club to celebrate 'Tourist History' 15th anniversary at huge outdoor London show

Two Door Cinema Club have announced a huge London show to mark the 15th anniversary of their debut album 'Tourist History'. Buy tickets here.

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Nick Cave reveals huge run of 2026 European headline and festival tour dates

Nick Cave reveals huge run of 2026 European headline and festival tour dates. Click here to see how to get tickets.

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05.10.2025

Taylor Swift’s 'The Life Of A Showgirl' sells 2.7million copies in first 24 hours and breaks Spotify record

Taylor Swift’s ‘The Life Of A Showgirl’ has broken Spotify records and sold 2.7million copies in its first 24 hours of release.

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05.10.2025

Watch Shania Twain join Sabrina Carpenter for 'That Don't Impress Me Much' at Austin City Limits

Sabrina Carpenter was joined by Shania Twain during Austin City Limits for a version of ‘That Don’t Impress Me Much’ – watch below.

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05.10.2025

Shailene Woodley opens up about feeling "vulnerable" singing in upcoming Janis Joplin biopic

Shailene Woodley has opened up about feeling "vulnerable" doing vocals for the upcoming biopic Janis Joplin: Get It While You Can.

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05.10.2025

Scarlett White shares TikTok with parents Jack White and Karen Elson after walking first fashion runway in Paris

Scarlett White has shared a TikTok with her parents Jack White and Karen Elson to celebrate walking her first fashion runway in Paris.

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05.10.2025

Bad Bunny hits out at conservative backlash over Super Bowl Halftime Show gig: "You have four months to learn"

Bad Bunny has responded to the conservative backlash concerning his Super Bowl Halftime Show slot while hosting Saturday Night Live.

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05.10.2025

Watch Doja Cat make 'SNL' debut with performances of ‘Gorgeous' and ‘Aaahh Men!’

Doja Cat made her debut on Saturday Night Live and performed two tracks from her latest album 'Vie' - check out footage here.

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05.10.2025

Taylor Swift releases limited edition CDs with new 'The Life Of A Showgirl' acoustic versions

Taylor Swift has released four limited edition CDs, each with extra acoustic versions of songs from ‘The Life Of A Showgirl’.

NME

04.10.2025

Sean 'Diddy' Combs handed jail sentence after begging for mercy as judge tells victims: "We heard you"

Sean 'Diddy' Combs has been sentenced to four years and two months in prison following his conviction on federal prostitution-related charges.

NME

04.10.2025

Flyte "heartbroken" to have American visas denied at last minute before tour, losing $20,000

Flyte "heartbroken" to have American visas denied at last minute before tour, losing $20,000. Dates will be rescheduled.

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Olivia Dean adds two extra London shows at The O2 to 2026 tour

Following the release of ‘The Art of Loving’, Olivia Dean has added two extra London shows at The O2 to her 2026 tour

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Lorde, IDLES, MUNA lead 1000+ artists joining 'No Music For Genocide' Israel streaming block

Lorde, IDLES, MUNA, Paloma Faith and more lead 1000+ artists joining 'No Music For Genocide' Israel streaming block

NME

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Megadeth share 'Tipping Point' as first single from farewell album: "We’re all being pushed to the edge right now"

NME

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50 Cent responds to Taylor Swift giving him a shoutout on ‘The Life of a Showgirl’

50 Cent responds to Taylor Swift giving him a shoutout on ‘The Life of a Showgirl’: "This is for big timers only"

NME

04.10.2025

Sarah Jessica Parker hints at Carrie return after ‘And Just Like That’ ending

Sarah Jessica Parker has hinted about Carrie's return following the ending of And Just Like That… in August.

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Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross’ star-studded inaugural Future Ruins Festival cancelled

Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross’ star-studded inaugural Future Ruins Festival cancelled due to "logistical challenges and complications

NME

03.10.2025

Watch The Who perform their final song together on farewell tour: "It's goodbye"

The Who have played the final show of their North American farewell tour. Watch the video footage and see the full setlist here.

NME

03.10.2025

Finn Wolfhard adapting a biopic about The Replacements with his father

Stranger Things' Finn Wolfhard is reportedly adapting a biopic about The Replacements with his father for the big screen.

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03.10.2025

Ozzy Osbourne reflected on “emotional” yet “terribly frustrating” final show for new BBC doc

Ozzy Osbourne reflected on the “emotional” yet “terribly frustrating” final Black Sabbath show in a new BBC documentary.

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03.10.2025

Matthew McConaughey talks a potential ‘True Detective’ revival

The actor tells NME about returning to film for the first time in six years with 'The Lost Bus' and the rumoured 'True Detective' comeback

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03.10.2025

Daniel Day Lewis’ son Ronan addresses “nepo baby” label: “I definitely had some ambivalence”

Ronan Day-Lewis has addressed the "nepo-baby" label that has been applied to him in the wake of making Anemone with his father, Daniel.

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