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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Taylor Swift sued by Las Vegas performer over ‘The Life Of A Showgirl’ trademark infringement
Maren Wade is seeking unspecified damages and a court order barring the singer from continuing to use the name of her chart-topping album

Lola Young shares health update with “drugs recovery” an “ongoing process”
The former NME Cover star previously opened up about her treatment for addiction and attending Alcoholics Anonymous meetings after collapsing onstage in New York

Melissa Auf der Maur shares what Olivia Rodrigo told her daughter: “Without your mother, none of this would have happened”
"Having that said to my daughter in front of me was one of the proudest moments of my life”

Watch Justin Bieber play surprise Coachella warm-up show
The private club gig saw the singer perform songs from last year's ‘Swag’ albums

Russell Brand’s rape trial delayed for six months
The comedian and actor has pleaded not guilty to the seven charges against him

Madonna, John Legend, Pedro Pascal and more call for closure of ICE detention centre in open letter
"Children held in immigration detention endure trauma, neglect and conditions that violate basic standards of health, safety, dignity and human rights"

Céline Dion announces comeback with 2026 Paris concert residency: ‘I’m so ready for this’
Tickets for her 10 shows in the French capital go on sale next week

Watch Harry Hill join CMAT onstage at London Alexandra Palace show dressed as a dartboard
"And before you know it you’re standing in front of 10,000 people dressed as a dartboard….God Save CMAT!"

Lil Nas X issues statement after court appearance, tips Radiohead busker $100
It follows his arrest while wandering the streets of Los Angeles last August

Donald Trump replaces Kennedy Center president Richard Grenell following artist boycotts
It comes after a host of artists cancelled scheduled performances at the venue after it was renamed the Trump-Kennedy Center

Dolly Parton shares health update in first public appearance in months: “I needed to build myself back up”
"I’ve had a few little health issues, and we’re taking good care of them"

Morrissey cancels show in Valencia “due to sleep deprivation”
“It will take me one year to recover. And that is an understatement"