Damian Jones
Damian Jones is a long term freelance writer for the NME. His byline has appeared in Classic Rock, Record Collector, on BBC Entertainment, Radio 1 and 6 Music’s website, Capital, Clash and Melody Maker.
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‘Game Of Thrones’ spin-off film ‘Aegon’s Conquest’ confirmed
It is set to be part of the Warner Bros. “2027 and beyond” slate

Timothée Chalamet’s comments boosted ticket sales, says Royal Opera And Ballet boss: “Cheers, Timmy!”
It comes after the 'Marty Supreme' star said that he didn’t want cinemas to end up like “ballet or opera” where “no one cares” anymore

Nicolas Cage is back for second ‘Longlegs’ film with director Osgood Perkins
Paramount Pictures have picked up the rights after the first movie grossed $128million

Jamie Dornan to play Aragorn in new ‘Lord Of The Rings’ film ‘The Hunt For Gollum’
Kate Winslet, Ian McKellen and Elijah Wood are also on board for the big-screen saga prequel

Rostam shares cover of former band Vampire Weekend’s ‘Young Lion’
The track originally featured at the end of the band's 2013 album 'Modern Vampires Of The City'

Wireless Festival cancelled after UK government block Kanye West from entering country
The booking had prompted widespread criticism, including from Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer

Harry Styles shares indie-packed line-up for his curated Meltdown 2026
Warpaint, Orlando Weeks, LCD Soundsystem's James Murphy and more are on the bill

Jonah Hill looks back on “bizarre” time Kanye West said ’21 Jump Street’ made him “like Jewish people again”, saying “the hate stuff sucks” but “he’s the greatest artist to ever live”
His comments come following a backlash over West's booking for London’s Wireless Festival

Watch The Strokes play new song ‘Going Shopping’ live for first time after mailing it to fans on cassette
It came just hours after the band officially announced their new album ‘Reality Awaits'

Kanye West shares updated apology “to those I’ve hurt” after Wireless controversy: “I know words aren’t enough – I’ll have to show change through my actions”
It comes after Wireless' organiser defended the rapper's controversial booking

Offset hospitalised after being shot outside Florida casino
Police have confirmed two people have been detained and officials are investigating the incident

Taylor Swift pays tribute to an icon with cinematic video for ‘Elizabeth Taylor’
The song is set to feature on a seven-inch vinyl for Record Store Day next month