Box Office: ‘Mufasa’ Leaps to $671 Million Globally, ‘Paddington in Peru’ Crosses $100 Million Milestone Overseas

pulmonary fibrosis — an incurable condition that scars lungs and causes shortness of breath.The palace has since said the condition is now affecting her royal duties.“The Crown Princess has daily symptoms and ailments that affect her ability to perform her duties,” the official statement read.

Eurovision 2025, set to perform their ballad ‘What the Hell Just Happened’.The BBC confirmed the news this morning (March 7), with Scott Mills announcing it on his Radio 2 show. He was joined by Remember Monday, who describe themselves as “pop girlies with a lil bit of yeehaw”, and played their track on the radio for the first time.Remember Monday’s track is propelled by strong vocals and beautifully blended harmonies and narrates the aftermath of a fun night out with friends.

Mickey 17 and Parasite director Bong Joon-ho has said he would be open to making an Alien musical.Speaking in a new interview with the Los Angeles Times, when asked about working on a blockbuster franchise like Star Wars or James Bond, he said: “I’m not drawn to franchise films, but I did think at one point that I would like to do an Alien film.”He then added: “An Alien musical.”The most recent movie in the long running franchise was Alien: Romulus, which was released last year and directed by Fede Álvarez. The film, which is set between the first two Alien films, featured highly in NME’s 20 Best Films of 2024.NME’s five-star review described it as being “as thrilling and scary as the original”, and “a movie that comes close to the brilliance of Ridley Scott and James Cameron”.A forthcoming TV series – Alien: Earth, which is set two years before the events of the original 1979 film Alien is also set to drop later this year on Hulu in the US and Disney+ in the UK.Meanwhile, Bong’s latest movie Mickey 17, which stars Robert Pattinson, is released in cinemas today (March 7).The film, which is an adaptation of Edward Ashton’s 2022 novel Mickey7, sees Pattinson play Mickey Barnes, a man who signs up to be an “expendable”, a human that can regenerate after death, but finds multiple versions of himself confronting each other after a space expedition goes wrong.

Alissic has spoken to NME about her hypnotic new single ‘Concrete’, and shared news of a forthcoming EP. Check out the song below, along with our full interview with the Brazilian-born avant-pop artist.Released today (March 7), ‘Concrete’ marks the first new music from Alissic (real name Alissa Salls) since 2022, ushering in a bold new chapter after parting ways with her former label Ministry Of Sound.The news comes with the announcement of her next EP, which is due for release at some point this spring via CLASSII Records.

Pet Shop Boys have shared a new remix of the Primal Scream track ‘Innocent Money’, featuring Neil Tennant on vocals.The release comes as part of the ongoing ‘Come Ahead’ remix project – which sees Primal Scream share re-imagined versions of each song from their latest album.The latest addition tackles the ‘Innocent Money’ track, and sees iconic band Pet Shop Boys put their own distinctive mark on the song, complete with Neil Tennant’s signature vocals. Check it out below to hear the Chicago-influenced acid house charm it puts on the original.“When we were discussing possible remixers for the ‘Come Ahead’ album with our producer David Holmes I had a gut feeling that asking the Pet Shop Boys to remix ‘Innocent Money’ might be a good idea,” said Bobby Gillespie.“I felt that the song’s marriage of a socially conscious lyric sung over an ecstatic, discofied string-laden stomping rhythm track might appeal to Neil and Chris’s sense of pop aesthetics.

Jung Hyun-joo, the former CEO of Korean film company Acemaker, is joining Parasite studio CJ ENM.

Captain Tom Moore's daughter Hannah Ingram-Moore was asked if she had no shame by Rob Rinder in her first TV interview since the Charity Commission said she had mismanaged her father's foundation. Hosts Rob and Kate Garraway interviewed Hannah on Good Morning Britain on Friday (March 7) in what was her first live TV interview since the Charity Commission's report, where they quizzed her on what her father would have thought of all that had happened since his death. Captain Tom came to the nation's attention when he raised money for the NHS by walking laps in his garden.

As the promise of spring teases us with sunnier days and a slight rise in temperature, it's time to gear up for the nation's annual deep clean. And what better way to tackle the spring cleaning than with a handy gadget that makes chores a breeze compared to the old mop and bucket? Lakeland is currently slashing £30 off their TurboClean Floor Cleaner, making it an affordable addition to your cleaning arsenal just in time for the Great British Spring Clean.

Following the successful launch of her debut Kylie Cosmetics perfume, Cosmic, Kylie Jenner has now unveiled the latest addition to her fragrance line, aptly named Cosmic 2.0.The new scent was launched today, March 7, and if you're hoping to get your hands on it, you'll need to act fast - the original Cosmic fragrance sold out almost instantly. Unlike its predecessor, which boasted softer floral and vanilla notes, Cosmic 2.0 is a punchier, fruitier fragrance that's perfect for welcoming in the spring season.

Naman Ramachandran Entertainment powerhouse CJ ENM has recruited seasoned executive Jung Hyun-joo as its head of film business. Jung, who previously served as CEO of Korean film company Acemaker, steps into the role effective immediately.

Alex Ritman Emerald Fennell has cast her young Heathcliff and Cathy — and young Jacob Elordi and Margot Robbie — in her upcoming all-star star adaptation of Emily Brönte’s “Wuthering Heights.” Variety understands that Owen Cooper, the British actor who is already making waves for his debut performance in Netflix’s limited series “Adolescence” even before its launch, is to play the teenage Heathcliff, the tortured antihero and one of the literary world’s most famous characters. Meanwhile, Charlotte Mellington, who recently starred as Lavender in the hit West End production of “Matilda the Musical,” will play the teenage Catherine Earnshaw, whose passionate and dysfunctional relationship with Heathcliff ends in tragedy.

Annika Pham At a time when NATO faces an unprecedented crisis threatening its very existence, “Facing War,” due to open Copenhagen’s leading documentary festival CPH:DOX March 19, takes a behind-the-scenes glimpse of the military alliance’s war room. The trailer debuts below. Norwegian docu director Tommy Gulliksen, working alone, was allowed exceptional access to the organization’s inner sanctum through the current Norwegian finance minister and former NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg, viewed as “one of the great diplomatic beacons,” as stated by CPH:DOX.

Naman Ramachandran Veteran Japanese actor Yakusho Koji will be feted with the prestigious lifetime achievement honor at the 18th Asian Film Awards in Hong Kong. Yakusho, who won best actor at Cannes in 2023 for Wim Wenders‘ “Perfect Days,” becomes the third Japanese recipient of the AFA’s highest accolade, following director Yamada Yoji (2008) and actress Kiki Kirin (2016).

an Instagram reel of him listening to Funk’s music in the car.“He was one of the pioneers of the sound we call ghetto house music in Chicago,” he told People. “We love and miss you my brother, and I won’t let our sound die.”In the fundraising listing, his loved ones asked for donations to help cover funeral costs as Funk was nearing the end of his cancer battle.“DJ Funk, a talented artist who has brought so much joy and inspiration to so many through his music, is now facing the heartbreaking reality of planning for his final farewell,” the post read.

XG have dropped a piano version of their viral song ‘Is This Love’.The Japanese septet, who appeared on a January 2025 issue of NME‘s The Cover, released the new version of ‘Is This Love’ on March 7. It dropped as a digital single, alongside a re-release of the original song and instrumental copies of both versions.

BTS rapper J-hope and American singer Miguel have joined forces for a new single, ‘Sweet Dreams’.BTS’ J-Hope first previewed ‘Sweet Dreams’ during the Seoul concerts of his ongoing 2025 ‘Hope on the Stage’ world tour. The song has been described by his label, Big Hit Music, as an R&B pop track that acts as “a heartfelt serenade that expresses the genuine desire to boldly love and be loved”.Meanwhile, the accompanying music video for ‘Sweet Dreams’ follows the K-pop star as wakes up in a strange world with floating houses, flying cars and dancing dogs.

Formula 1: Drive To Survive has been an annual staple on Netflix since 2019.The documentary series has gone behind-the-scenes on the Formula One World Championship over the past six years, detailing the drama both on and off the track over each season.The seventh season, released on March 7, 2025, charts the 2024 Formula One World Championship across ten episodes.A synopsis for the seventh season reads: “Familiar faces make a comeback, team stalwarts defect to arch rivals, and new champions emerge in one of Formula One’s most tumultuous seasons yet.”Dutch-Belgian racing driver Max Verstappen won the 2024 Formula One World Championship, after a fifth-place finish at the Las Vegas Grand Prix in November.Verstappen has now won four Championship titles in a row with Red Bull, making him the sixth driver in history with at least four world titles, alongside Michael Schumacher (seven), Lewis Hamilton (seven), Juan-Manuel Fangio (five), Alain Prost (four) and Sebastian Vettel (four).In the 2025 season, Verstappen is hoping to match Michael Schumacher’s record of five consecutive Formula One World Championship titles.You can check out the full standings for the 2024 Formula One World Championship below.1. Max Verstappen (Red Bull) – 437 points2. Lando Norris (McLaren) – 374 points3. Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) – 356 points4. Oscar Piastri (McLaren) – 292 points5. Carlos Sainz Jr. (Ferrari) – 290 points6. George Russell (Mercedes) – 245 points7. Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes) – 223 points8. Sergio Pérez (Red Bull) – 152 points9. Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin) – 70 points10. Pierre Gasly (Alpine Renault) – 42 points11. Nico Hülkenberg (Haas Ferrari) – 41 points12. Yuki Tsunoda (RB Honda) – 30 points13. Lance Stroll (Aston Martin) – 24

NU’EST singer Baekho has left longtime label Pledis Entertainment after 13 years with the company.On March 6, Pledis Entertainment announced on Weverse that Baekho’s contract with the company is due to expire on March 14, and would not be renewed. “After thorough and honest discussions about the future direction of his career, both Baekho and Pledis Entertainment have mutually agreed to end the contract,” it wrote.“Since his debut as a member of NU’EST in 2012, Baekho has built a distinguished career as a singer-songwriter while expanding his presence into musicals, variety shows, and various other fields,” Pledis Entertainment added.

Lady Gaga has explained why she spoke up for the trans community during her Grammy Award acceptance speech last month.Gaga and Bruno Mars picked up the Best Pop Duo/Group Performance award for their collaboration ‘Die With A Smile’, which saw Gaga send a message of support to the trans community while accepting the Grammy.She said at the time: “I just want to say tonight that trans people are not invisible. Trans people deserve love.

video posted to Instagram Friday. “It sucks. It’s sad.“Uncanceled twice, two years in a row.

It’s Friday, and one star sign in a kind mood, while another has a clever financial idea.There are 12 zodiac signs - Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, and Pisces - and the horoscopes for each can give you the lowdown on what your future holds, be it in work, your love life, your friends and family or more.These daily forecasts have been compiled by astrologer Russell Grant, who has been reading star signs for over 50 years. From Aries through to Pisces, here's what today could bring for your horoscope - and what you can do to be prepared. Aries (Mar 21 - Apr 20) A local initiative is starting to need more of your time.