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Alex Ritman How does an actor authentically and respectfully embody a legendary real-life singer on screen without it being seen as tribute act? And how do they do it when so much of that person’s life as a performer — a life that tragically ended not long ago — was played out in front of the cameras, across the media, in interviews and captured on phones? This was the task given to Sara Green, the choreographer and movement coach who worked closely with “Back to Black” star Marisa Abela to help transform her into Amy Winehouse for Sam Taylor-Johnson’s biopic, which releases in the U.K. today with StudioCanal (and in the U.S. on May 17 with Focus Features).

Mark Ronson has shared an update from hospital after sustaining a painful injury during his recent concert.The DJ and producer ended up in a hospital bed after he 'popped two bicep tendons' amidst his set, trying to amp up the energy for his fans.Taking to Instagram, Mark, who has worked with the likes of Miley Cyrus, Bruno Mars and the late Amy Winehouse, shared a snap of himself sporting a thumbs up from the ward. He explained: "That time the house PA was so bad that I tried to one-hand turn the stage monitor towards the crowd mid-mix to give them some extra juice.Turns out they weigh more than I thought...Two popped bicep tendons and one finished gig later, here we are, baby! #tornthisway".

here. A pre-sale will take place at the same time on Wednesday (April 2).A post shared by MJ Cole (@mjcole)Cole played a sold-out show in London’s Jazz Cafe this week and took to Instagram the following day to announce the tour.

She's the no-nonsense, tell-it-like-it-is reality star who became a household name after appearing on Big Brother in 2006. Finishing in third place, Aisleyne Horgan-Wallace won over the nation with her fiery attitude, heart-on-her-sleeve emotions and yes, some pretty iconic one-liners. Since then, she's remained a reality TV staple, popping up on Ultimate Big Brother, Celebrity Coach Trip, Judge Rinder and First Dates.

Oscar-winning director Barry Jenkins will direct Zendaya in the biopic Be My Baby, about the life of music legend Ronnie Spector.The lead singer of The Ronettes passed away January 12 2022, following a battle with cancer. The singer’s legacy was felt for generations, with everyone from The Ramones to Amy Winehouse citing her as an influence.Zendaya has been in talks with A24 for years planning the biopic, but today (March 26) Deadline revealed that Jenkins, best known for his Best Picture winner Moonlight and the recent Mufasa: The Lion King, now on board as director.The article reads: “According to sources, the star and Jenkins, who’d been looking to work together for some time, agreed on a version of Spector’s story that could immerse audiences in what the singer’s life with the troubled producer Phil Spector felt like rather than a traditional cradle to the grave biopic”.David Kajganich, the writer of films Suspiria and Bones And All, will write an original screenplay drawing from Spector’s memoir, also titled Be My Baby.

David Bowie, Oasis, Arctic Monkeys are set to be included in London’s brand new ‘Live Odyssey’ immersive experience.Set to kick off in May 2025 in Camden, ‘Live Odyssey’ has been previously described as “a celebration of the rich tapestry of British music, offering a unique experience for music lovers of all ages” through “a groundbreaking tribute to the sounds that shaped Britain”.The immersive and interactive experience will serve as a groundbreaking tribute to the sounds that shaped Britain.The attraction – which combines a show, an exhibition museum and live experience together – will take attendees through six decades of music via a two-and-a-half-hour adventure that captures the evolution of British music, from the early anthems of the ’60s and ’70s to the Britpop explosion of the ’90s and today’s cutting-edge hits.Fans will move through six different rooms, each immersing guests in a different musical era and recreating the sights, sounds, and cultural moments that define each decade. There is freedom of movement between the live rooms and adjoining bars in most so people can party all the way through the experience.Included in the list of acts set to appear as holograms are the previously revealed Libertines, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, The Who, Led Zeppelin, Queen, Sex Pistols, Kate Bush, The Smiths, Duran Duran, Eurythmics, Blur, Radiohead, Spice Girls, Coldplay, Amy Winehouse, Adele, Harry Styles, Ed Sheeran, Dua Lipa and Stormzy.‘Live Odyssey’ also features previously unseen live footage and authentic photography from the UK’s vibrant music scene.

Sam Fender has reflected on the death of ex-One Direction singer Liam Payne last year – see what he had to say below.Speaking to The Sunday Times about his latest album ‘People Watching’, Sam Fender broke down the themes of several tracks on the record. One of those tracks is ‘TV Dinner’, which has been lauded since its release as a takedown of the music industry.On the track, Fender mentions the late Amy Winehouse and the industry’s treatment of her leading up to her untimely death in 2011: “Like Winehouse, she was just a bairn / They love her now but bled her then“.

Cara Delevingne has hit out at her former friend Kanye West with a clip of Amy Winehouse at Glastonbury.The rapper has made headlines in recent weeks as he rescinded his apology to the Jewish community for his past anti-Semitic remarks, and went on to declare himself as “a Nazi”. He also took to X to write “I love Hitler”, and praised billionaire and X owner Elon Musk as “the most lit person that [has] ever been on Twitter”, following the latter’s accusations of Nazism at Donald Trump’s presidential inauguration.His actions have been criticised by many across the entertainment world, with Ye’s ‘Vultures’ collaborator Ty Dolla $ign condemning hate speech, Charlie Puth begging West to stop promoting “incredibly dangerous” messages, and Friends star David Schwimmer calling for action to be taken against the rapper for his hate-filled “Nazi” posts, arguing that “silence is complicity”.Now, Delevigne, who was friends with West during his marriage to Kim Kardashian, has joined those speaking out against his comments.

In partnership with Warner Bros. UKNME Screens will show Mickey 17, the highly anticipated new film from Bong Joon-ho – director of Oscar-winning film Parasite – at a special preview event in London on March 4.

Staz Nair, known for his role in the new BBC drama Virdee, is also recognised by X Factor fans for his musical talents. In the new crime drama, the 33 year old portrays DCI Harry Virdee, leading an investigation into a serial killer in the local community. However, when the murderer abducts a police chief's child, Harry's ethics are tested as he seeks assistance from his brother-in-law Riaz, a drug kingpin.

Ellise Shafer The BRIT School, a free performing and creative arts school in South London that has spawned the likes of Adele, Amy Winehouse, Tom Holland, Jessie J and Raye, has earned an outstanding rating from the government agency Ofsted. This comes at a time when the school is in urgent need of funding to continue to provide world class training to the U.K.’s young creatives. After a November inspection, the BRIT School was determined to be “outstanding” in all five categories, including quality of education, behavior and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management and sixth-form provision.

Mark Sutherland Over the last quarter of a century, Relentless Records has been one of the most reliable sources for breaking artists out of the United Kingdom. And now it’s heading across the Atlantic, as the label plans to celebrate its silver jubilee by setting up its first American office. Relentless founder/president Shabir “Shabs” Jobanputra was not expecting the label to enjoy such longevity when he set it up, initially as a joint venture with Ministry of Sound, in order to release hip-hop, R&B and dance records on vinyl.

Better Man, the new semi-biographical film depicted on the life of Robbie Williams is all set to release on Boxing Day (December 26).

Shaun Ryder biopic Twisting My Melon – in which he was due to star as the Happy Mondays frontman – has been halted due to creative disputes.Speaking to NME, the SAS Rogue Heroes actor revealed that he had laid down vocals for the Mondays’ Madchester anthems in preparation. “We even started recording some of the tunes like ‘Step On’ in the studio, so the train had left the station.

Shoppers have been poking fun at the absence of Harry and Meghan from Selfridges' Royal family Christmas bauble range, with some suggesting that the Sussexes' decorations might end up "in the bargain bin".

Thania Garcia The Grammy Museum will offer free general admission for anyone 17 and under starting Jan. 25. The Los Angeles museum is hoping the move will encourage more young people to explore its three floors of interactive music-based exhibits and collections.

The Zutons have shared their cover of seminal Amy Winehouse track ‘Black To Black’.Their dedication to the late singer is a full circle moment, given she famously covered their 2006 song ‘Valerie’ and popularised it so much the band later joked that everyone thought she wrote it.“We’ve always been proud of how Amy made ‘Valerie’ her own, and to have the opportunity to honour her in this way feels really special,” the band said of the new song. “This version of ‘Back To Black’ has taken on a life of its own, and we’re excited to share it with everyone.”The newly released cover originated from a Live Lounge performance that saw them perform their own version of ‘Valerie’ alongside another Winehouse classic.

Kate Nash has hit back at Lottery Winners after they claimed she didn’t represent “the working class musician” because she went to the BRIT School.Their exchange followed Nash making headlines after launching her Butts for Tour Buses campaign, which saw her join OnlyFans to protest the ongoing financial pressures facing the music industry and help raise money for her ongoing UK and European tour.She also took her “bum on the back of a fire truck” protest to the London offices of Live Nation and Spotify as well as the Houses of Parliament to highlight the challenges facing artists and those working in the touring industry.In a statement to NME, Nash maintained that the value of recorded music is “extremely low” and the “cost of presenting live music has gone up by 30.3 per cent over the past two years” with 125 venues closing last year in the UK — echoing concerns raised by the Music Venue Trust last month.The ‘Foundations’ singer went on to say: “The industry is in crisis, the music industry has failed artists, and is completely unsustainable, and my arse is shining a light on that. And none would be listening if my bum wasn’t involved.“This is a conversation about agency.

Boy George has said he regrets his “not very nice” comments made about Liam Payne shortly before his death.The Culture Club singer spoke about the incident to the High Performance podcast, where he had speculated the singer might be “off his nut”.“In the case of Liam Payne, I’d watched him a few days before it happened,” he told the podcast. “I remember watching online and I’d actually put a message under a post saying ‘He’s off his nut’, which wasn’t very nice, but I felt it.

The Zutons have announced a headline UK tour for 2025. Check out the dates and ticket information below.Announced today (November 18), the shows follow their return this year with the release of ‘The Big Decider’ – their first album in over 16 years.They’ll kick off the string of shows on April 3 at University Stylus in Leeds, before heading to Glasgow, Manchester and Nottingham.

Happy Mondays have spoken to NME about the scrapped Shaun Ryder biopic and plans to get “back at it” with music in 2025. Watch our interview below.Before their “hysterical” appearance with Rita Ora during the ceremony went viral, Ryder and Bez from the indie icons caught up with NME on the red carpet of the MTV EMAs on Sunday (November 10) – held at the Co-Op Live arena in the band’s native Manchester.Asked about how 2024 had been for the Mondays, Ryder replied: “Quiet, because we kind of knocked it on the head in 2024.

Rachel Hylton, a former X Factor finalist, is reportedly on the police's wanted list after allegedly failing to appear in court to face drug charges.The 42 year old singer, who appeared on the talent show in 2008, is said to have failed to appear at Crawley Magistrates' Court this week.The 42 year old singer was a standout contestant during the fifth season of the now-defunct ITV talent show, impressing judges Louis Walsh, Cheryl, Dannii Minogue and Simon Cowell with her rendition of Amy Winehouse's You Know I'm No Good in her first audition in 2008. Rachel, who was 26 at the time, made it to the final stages of the series as one of the acts from the over 25s category, mentored by Aussie icon Dannii.