Imelda Mounfield, wife of The Stone Roses’ Mani, has died

A post shared by Benjamin Zephaniah (@officialbenjaminzephaniah)Zephaniah rose to fame throughout the ‘80s – most famous for his poetry works which often touched upon topics such as race and the British legal system. By the ‘90s, he was considered one of the most influential voices in the UK.Famously, he turned down an OBE in 2003, writing: “Benjamin Zephaniah OBE – no way Mr Blair, no way Mrs Queen.

House Of The Dragon, according to George R.R Martin.The author – who wrote the Song of Ice and Fire novels that Game Of Thrones and House Of The Dragon are based off – shared the news yesterday (December 6) via a new update on his blog.Detailing his recent trip to London, Martin shared that he “spent two days locked in a room” with showrunner Ryan Condal and his writing staff, “talking about the third and fourth seasons of House of the Dragon.” Martin added that the sessions were “lively, fun discussions, and we got some good work done… though two days was not nearly enough. There is so much ground to cover that I am not sure 20 days would have been enough.”HBO has yet to renew House Of The Dragon past a second season, though George R.R Martin had previously said in a blogpost that “it is going to take four full seasons of 10 episodes each to do justice to the Dance of the Dragons, from start to finish.”Elsewhere in his latest blog update, George R.R.

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Excitement is building across the city as all eyes in the fashion world will be on Manchester this Thursday for a huge Chanel fashion show. The luxury clothing brand is holding its annual Métiers d’Art event in the Northern Quarter.

New York Post.His cause of death and the exact date of his passing has not yet been revealed.Lionel was a chemist analyst, and infamously always stuck by his son Jeffrey after his crimes – the murder of 17 men and boys between 1978 and 1991 – became revealed to the world.Jeffrey was named the Milwaukee Cannibal, with chilling details of his crimes ranging from dismemberment to cannibalism.“We’ve gotten very close since his … arrest,” Lionel told Oprah Winfrey in 1994 (per Today). “I still love my son.

The Moody Blues and Wings, has died aged 79.His wife Elizabeth Hines posted the announcement on social media, stating that Laine had passed away due to Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD). “My darling husband passed away peacefully early this morning,” she began.“He and I both believed he would overcome his health setbacks and return to the rehabilitation center and eventually home,” she continued. “Unfortunately, his lung disease, Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD), is unpredictable and aggressive; each infection weakened and damaged his lungs.

Queens Of The Stone Age, The Smile, The National and more have been added to the Øya Festival 2024 line-up.The bands join Norwegian pop singer Gabrielle, Idles, Loyle Carner, Big Thief, The Kills, Nia Archives, Overmono, Yussef Dayes, Alvvays, Blondshell, Yard Act and more.The new wave of acts follow the announcement of Pulp and PJ Harvey as the first headliners at the Oslo festival.The 25th-anniversary edition of the event takes place at Tøyenparken in Oslo, Norway between August 7 and 10. Week-long tickets are on sale now – you can buy yours here.A post shared by Øyafestivalen (@oyafestivalen)This year’s edition of Øya – which is billed as “the world’s greenest festival” – hosted the likes of Blur, Boygenius, Lorde, Caroline Polachek, Sigrid and Devo.In a four-star review of the 2023 instalment, NME wrote: “[Øya is] a beautiful, intimate, forward-thinking and friendly setting for good times, world firsts, and a taste of tomorrow from one of the music capitals of the world.

EXCLUSIVE: After being seen starring alongside Leonardo DiCaprio, Robert De Niro, Lily Gladstone and more in Martin Scorsese’s historical epic Killers of the Flower Moon, based on the work of non-fiction by David Grann, actress Cara Jade Myers has signed with Stride Management for representation in all areas.

on Friday morning, her death was due to “complications related to advanced dementia, probably Alzheimer’s, and a respiratory illness." was appointed to the court by President Ronald Reagan in 1981 and held the role until her retirement in 2006. Her nomination inspired generations of women to pursue law, including five female justices who'd eventually follow in her footsteps (four of whom are currently serving).She will be remembered, in particular, for the defining role she played in court decisions on hotly contested issues such as abortion, affirmative action, voting rights, religion, and discrimination on the basis of sex.

Horsegirl and Lifeguard have teamed up to perform a version of The Stone Roses’ ‘I Wanna Be Adored’ – watch the video below.Horsegirl guitarist and vocalist Penelope Lowenstein is the sister of Lifeguard drummer Isaac Lowenstein, and the two bands combined for the cover version for the online music show Unacceptable Color.‘I Wanna Be Adored’ was first released as the opening track of the Manchester band’s iconic 1989 self-titled debut album.Horsegirl released their debut album ‘Versions of Modern Performance’ last year.In a four-star review of the LP, NME wrote: “Compelling from its first note to its very last, the record presents a band who, yes, are still in their infancy, but clearly know who they are and what that sounds like.“It doesn’t reinvent the wheel by any means, but its rushes of no wave-tinged indie-rock are fit to burst with infectious energy and intriguing experimentation that there’s no danger of it feeling old and staid.”The album went on to be named one of NME’s 25 best debut albums of 2022.Teenage trio Lifeguard put out the double EP ‘Crowd Can Talk / Dressed In Trenches’ in July this year.It received a three-star review from NME, which stated: “There is a sense that Lifeguard will only kick on from here, finding greater balance between the competing elements in their music while also growing in confidence when it comes to taking creative leaps.”Last month, Imelda Mounfield, the wife of The Stone Roses’ bassist Mani, died after being diagnosed with bowel cancer in 2020.Just two weeks earlier, the Manchester band’s original bassist, Pete Garner, also died at the age of 59.

The Millstone is rammed. The queue at the bar is three-deep, it's standing room only, and there's a huddle of smokers outside, including one gent with a cigar.

Shane MacGowan, best known as the frontman of The Pogues, has died at the age of 65.The news was confirmed by his wife, Victoria Mary Clarke, who said: “Shane will always be the light that I hold before me and the measure of my dreams and the love of my life”.The Irish band were best known for the festive hit ‘Fairytale Of New York’ featuring Kirsty MacColl.MacGowan had been ill for some time and had been discharged from hospital last week, where he had been staying since June after being admitted to intensive care for an unspecified health issue. He was hospitalised in early December 2022 with encephalitis.This is a breaking news story, check back for more information.

Killing Joke guitarist Kevin “Geordie” Walker has died, aged 64.The news was posted on Killing Joke’s Martin Adkins’ Facebook page this evening (November 26). He shared a video of The Damage Manuel’s ‘Laugh Track’ – a supergroup of which they were also a part of – with the caption “gutted”.

Queens Of The Stone Age frontman Josh Homme has paid tribute to Shane MacGowan during the band’s recent show in Dublin.The moment took place last night (November 22), when the American rock band were playing in Dublin as part of their ongoing ‘The End Is Nero’ world tour. Taking to the stage at the 3Arena in the Irish city, Josh Homme dedicated one of his most famous tracks to the iconic Pogues frontman.“He’s an absolute fucking poet.

Deadline Hollywood, telling the publication: “With his distinctive voice and commanding presence, Ackland brought a unique intensity and gravitas to his role. He will be remembered as one of Britain’s most talented and beloved actors.”While a cause of death was not shared, the actor’s rep Paul Pearson told Variety that Joss Ackland – born Sidney Edmond Jocelyn Ackland in North Kensington, London, in 1928 – died “peacefully”.

More tributes have been shared after it was announced that Imelda Mounfield, the wife of Stone Roses’ bassist Mani, died at the age of 52 - including a heartfelt performance from one of the band's tribute acts.

Josh Homme has shared the dig Elton John gave him before Queens Of The Stone Age clashed with the legendary musician at Glastonbury 2023.Back in June, Homme and co. headlined the Other Stage on the final night of the festival while John topped the Pyramid Stage with what was billed as his final-ever UK performance.The ‘Rocket Man’ icon drew one of the biggest Glasto crowds of all time, with the show also becoming the most-viewed set on TV in the event’s history after 7.3million people tuned in across the BBC.During a new interview with ITV News, Homme joked that the idea of going up against John’s must-see, career-spanning slot was “lunacy” in retrospect.“I saw him right before the show, and he very lovingly looked into my eyes and said, [adopts English accent] ‘Josh – enjoy playing to all three of those people’.” You can watch the full conversation below.While onstage at this summer’s Glastonbury, Homme introduced himself to the crowd by saying: “Hello Glastonbury, my name is Elton John.” The musician was reportedly met by cheers of “We love you Elton” from the audience.John collaborated with QOTSA in 2013, contributing piano and vocals on the song ‘Fairweather Friends’ from the band’s sixth studio album ‘…Like Clockwork’.

The Gilmore Girls star Lauren Graham was a close friend of Matthew Perry, and said he was really happy and satisfied before his untimely death.

If you’re a fan of The Rolling Stones, you’re probably familiar with the life of Brian Jones, one of the founding members who would go on to depart the band before they really reached their pinnacle. Jones’ story is, sadly, very similar to many rock geniuses of that era, a life consumed by fame, drugs, and all the other temptations, ending in the only way it could.

Holding a pistol in his right hand, Marvin Berkeley stares impassively at the camera. He's barely in his 20s, but he's already carved out a formidable reputation on the violent and bloody streets of Manchester's gangland.