Police are appealing to members of the public to help them trace a wanted man with links across Greater Manchester.
08.12.2023 - 15:47 / nme.com
Johnny Marr has performed a collection of solo and Smiths classics with a 30 piece orchestra during a Manchester homecoming show last night (December 7) – check it out below.Marr is marking his first 10 years as a solo artist with a two-night residency at the Factory International’s new venue Aviva Studios this week and will play a second show tonight (December 8).
You can get any remaining tickets for the show here.In a four star review of the show, NME said: “Songs from Marr’s four solo albums over the last decade dominate the set, but inevitably it is the choice cuts from the past that rouse the crowd most effectively.”Check out footage from the show and the set list here:Anyone that was there tonight helped make music history & anyone there tomorrow seeing Johnny Marr & his band & 30 plus piece orchestra is in for a religious experience!
What a night! @Johnny_Marr @iwangronow @NileMarr @factoryintl #Manchester❤️
Police are appealing to members of the public to help them trace a wanted man with links across Greater Manchester.
Johnny Marr has issued a warning over fake AI-generated voice messages that may appear to be him.The musician and former member of The Smiths took to his official X/Twitter account to share a tweet advising fans to be wary of fake messages that may be going around which appear to be from him but were created with the use of artificial intelligence.“Just a warning to people to watch out for fake messages from me generated by AI, including voice messages. If anyone receives one please send them my details as I’d quite like to have a dialogue with AI Johnny, who I really hope isn’t actually smarter than me…than I,” read his tweet.Just a warning to people to watch out for fake messages from me generated by AI, including voice messages.
Legendary footballer Rio Ferdinand has shown off his impressive hair and beard transplant. The former Manchester United star, who married his girlfriend Kate Wright back in September 2019 in Turkey, travelled back to the country for the treatment at Dr Emrah Cinik's clinic, reports Daily Star. A viral TikTok video shows the ace sporting legend getting the treatment done.
Zara McDermott has worried fans after sharing a snap from a hospital bed. The documentary maker was only seen back live on our TV screens on Saturday night (December 16) during the Strictly Come Dancing final.
The Darkness has performed their version of ‘Don’t Let The Bells End’ with a 12-piece choir – watch the footage below.‘Don’t Let The Bells End’ was The Darkness’ bid at the 2003 Christmas Number One (sadly Gary Jules beat them to the top spot with ‘Mad World’).Originally recorded at Abbey Road studios as an epic rock ballad complete with jingle bells and a children’s choir, The Darkness have honoured the track for its 20th birthday with a particularly festive performance.Playing the track on the Jo Whiley BBC Radio 2 show at BBC’s Maida Vale Studios, frontman Justin Hawkins appeared with an appropriately glittery red guitar and a 12-piece choir to perform the song.“Thank you so much to the wonderful Jo Whiley and her fantastic BBC Radio 2 team for having us and of course to Mark Delisser’s angelic sounding 12 piece choir,” wrote the band on social media. “Beautiful.” Take a look below:Recently, Justin Hawkins has opened up about his regret over The Darkness’ split.
“Poor Things” in which she plays a sex crazed science experiment. The 35-year-old Oscar winner was onstage on Dec.
A newly resurfaced interview with Alex Batty's grandmother revealed how his mum led a 'chaotic' lifestyle and 'got involved with a cult' before the boy went missing.
A gutter cleaner who held a university student captive in his flat and suffocated her with bedclothes until she passed out has been jailed for over a year.
Amanda Holden was flooded with support from fans as she made a joint announcement with husband Chris Hughes.
Johnny Marr and The Charlatans have announced a handful of huge UK 2024 co-headlining outdoor shows.Both Marr and The Charlatans are set to perform as part of the Forest Live concert series that will take place at Cannock Chase Forest in Rugelegy on June 28, 2024. They are also both set to play the Scarborough Open Air Theatre on June 29, 2024.A ticket pre-sale will be available for fans who sign up for The Charlatans’ official mailing list from Tuesday, December 12 at 9am local time.
Sam Thompson has been tipped as the favourite to win this year's I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! with his energetic and down-to-earth character.The former Made in Chelsea star is no stranger to the spotlight and has secured himself an impressive net worth.The reality TV star, 31, first appeared on our screens when he joined the cast of Made in Chelsea in 2013 as Jamie Laing's intern at his sweet company Candy Kittens.
Coronation Street fans were been left begging after one of the soap's much-loved stars shared a 'finished' message before heading out with his co-stars. Peter Ash was among the ITV soap's stars who hit the town on Friday night (December 8) for Corrie's Christmas bash.
Manchester United are now only three points off the top four following their midweek win over Chelsea and have a great chance to close the gap this weekend.
Apple TV+ has shared a clip from the new documentary John Lennon: Murder Without A Trial – you can watch it above.Released on the streaming on Wednesday (December 6), Murder Without A Trial offers a deeply researched examination of John Lennon’s 1980 murder.The three-part three-part documentary series is narrated by Emmy Award winner Kiefer Sutherland and features exclusive eyewitness interviews and previously unseen crime scene photos. It also examines the investigation and conviction of Mark David Chapman, Lennon’s confessed killer.Other exclusive interviews in the series include Richard Peterson, a taxi driver who was witness to the shooting; Jay Hastings, a doorman at The Dakota who heard Lennon’s last words; David Suggs, Mark David Chapman’s defense lawyer; Elliot Mintz, a confidant to Lennon and Yoko Ono; and Dr Naomi Goldstein, the psychiatrist who first assessed Chapman.In the newly released clip, shared exclusively with NME, family friend Mintz reveals that Lennon’s wife Ono asked him to look into the numerous conspiracy theories surrounding her husband’s death.Elsewhere in the series, Richard Peterson, who witnessed the shooting, revealed Chapman’s unusual apology after killing The Beatles guitarist“‘He actually apologised to us,” said Peterson.
American indie singer Noah Kahan has announced a huge gig in Manchester next year, which will take place at the city’s newest venue Co-Op Live.
Clayton Davis Senior Awards Editor The “Barbenheimer” craze continues with Greta Gerwig’s “Barbie” and Christopher Nolan’s “Oppenheimer” being named among AFI Awards 2023 top 10 best films of the year. Netflix led studios with two movies making the list — Bradley Cooper’s Leonard Bernstein biopic “Maestro” and Todd Haynes’ black comedy “May December.” With an eclectic mix of critically acclaimed and consumer friendly titles, the list of top movies also includes films by newcomers (Cord Jefferson’s “American Fiction” and Celine Song’s “Past Lives”), veterans (Martin Scorsese’s “Killers of the Flower Moon” and Alexander Payne’s “The Holdovers”) and stylish visionaries (Yorgos Lanthimos’ “Poor Things” and Joaquim Dos Santos, Kemp Powers and Justin K.
Fashion giant Chanel booked out one of Salford's most iconic landmarks to host a star-studded party in Manchester ahead of its eagerly anticipated fashion show.
Tomorrow Manchester will host the Chanel Métiers d'art show - one of the most significant events in the fashion calendar. Having graced culturally relevant locations such as Dakar, Tokyo and New York, Manchester has been chosen as the venue for the 2023 show, with the fashion house citing it as "one of the most effervescent cities of pop culture and an avant-garde one, whose bands, spanning all genres, have changed the history of music."
Manchester United have come off the back of three tough away games battered and bruised with just one win to show for their efforts.
Fashion house Chanel has shared the first details about it's ultra-exclusive catwalk show being held in Manchester city centre this week. And it includes clues to the iconic Manchester bands, moments and a certain club that may have inspired it.