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Watch Common perform the first ever White House tiny desk concert

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Common has taken part in the first ever White House tiny desk concert, teaming up with NPR to perform in the White House's library.

The long-running music series typically takes place behind the desk of NPR Musics own Bob Boilen. During the introduction for the White House performance, Boilen described Common as "pushing culture forward".

During his 20-minute set, Common included classic track 'I Used to Love H.E.R.' and also debuted three tracks from 'Black America Again' his upcoming 11th studio album.

His six-piece backing band boasted Grammy-winning jazz musicians Robert Glasper and Derrick Hodge, and on two of the four songs, Common was also joined by veteran R&B singer Bilal.

Boilen said that Common's performance was a convergence of art and soul, mixing politics with heart". He continued, "Commons choice of songs dealt with incarceration as the new slavery, imagined a time where women rule the world and honored the man he looked up to all his life, his father."

'Black America Again' is set to be released on November 4.

'Stranger Things' Upside-Down parallel universe could be real, says US government

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The parallel universe from Stranger Things could be real, the US Secretary of Energy Ernest Moniz has surmised.

Hit Netflix show Stranger Things features a nightmarish parallel world called the Upside-Down.

Appearing on US TV's Chelsea talk show, Moniz was asked by host Chelsea Handler if the US government operates similarly to the Department Of Energy seen in the show, which is the centre of Upside-Down research activities.

"I can tell you first of all that Ive never see [the show], but I am aware of it," Moniz replied.

"Secondly, I believe this fictional [Department Of Energy] laboratory was operating in the 1980s, you can draw any inference you wish from that. Third, I would note that we do work in parallel universes."

Moniz went on to explain the science behind how parallel universes could exist before added that he "would not get carried away in terms of some of the other things that happen" in the show.

Watch in the clip beneath.

Netflix recently confirmed that it has renewed Stranger Things for a second season, expected in 2017. Season two will feature nine episodes - one more than the first - with co-creators Matt and Ross Duffer returning alongside executive producer Dan Cohen.

The creators have also issued a casting call for women willing to cut their hair.

Kid Cudi checks into rehab for 'depression and suicidal urges'

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Kid Cudi has revealed that he has entered a rehabilitation centre after suffering from "depression and suicidal urges".

The Cleveland rapper recently made headlines after calling out Drake and former mentor Kanye West in a series of tweets. Initially West described himself as "hurt", telling Cudi that he "birthed" him. However, Kanye later offered an olive branch to Cudi, calling him his "brother" and the "most influential artist of the past 10 years".

Now in a statement posted to Facebook, Cudi describes feeling "ashamed" about his struggles with depression, before promising to "be back, stronger, better".

Cudi writes: "It's been difficult for me to find the words to what I'm about to share with you because I feel ashamed. Ashamed to be a leader and hero to so many while admitting I've been living a lie. It took me a while to get to this place of commitment, but it is something I have to do for myself, my family, my best friend/daughter and all of you, my fans."

He continues: "Yesterday I checked myself into rehab for depression and suicidal urges. I am not at peace. I haven't been since you've known me. If I didn't come here, I would've done something to myself. I simply am a damaged human swimming in a pool of emotions everyday of my life. Theres a raging violent storm inside of my heart at all times. [I don't know] what peace feels like. [I don't know] how to relax. My anxiety and depression have ruled my life for as long as I can remember and I never leave the house because of it. I cant make new friends because of it. I don't trust anyone because of it and I'm tired of being held back in my life. I deserve to have peace. I deserve to be happy and smiling."

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"Love and light to everyone who has love for me and I am sorry if I let anyone down. I really am sorry. I'll be back, stronger, better. Reborn. I feel like shit, I feel so ashamed. I'm sorry."

Cudi left West's GOOD Music label in 2013, later accusing West of using his vocals on his Yeezus album without permission. However the pair reunited to work on Kanye's The Life Of Pablo record, released in February of this year.

In a 10-tweet rant last month, Cudi accused West of not writing his own music while also alleging that he and Drake turned their back on his career.

Listen to Kid Cudi's new collaboration with Pharrell Williams, titled 'Surfin', off upcoming album 'Passion, Pain & Demon Slayin'.

Russians hit out at Robbie Williams over 'shit' 'Party Like A Russian' video

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Robbie Williams has courted controversy in Russia over his new single 'Party Like A Russian' and its accompanying music video.

The second song to be previewed from his forthcoming new album 'The Heavy Entertainment Show', 'Party Like A Russian' pays tribute to Russians' ability to party. The video sees Williams play a Russian oligarch at his mansion, surrounded by a troupe of female dancers.

Williams has said of the song: "Part of the British identity is that we all believe were the best at partying, most nations think that of themselves. But there aint no party like a Russian party (sorry S Club 7).

The Guardian notes that the video has become a talking point in Russia, with the country's state TV channel Vesti suggesting that the stunt was an attempt at boasting the singer's popularity, which "in recent years was becoming a memory rather than a reality".

Russian tabloid newspaper Life, meanwhile, held a round table discussion about the video, in which one individual described the video as "shit because it imparts the puny, vulgar Russian elite, which has nothing to do with aesthetics, beauty or romanticism".

It has also been suggested that Robbie Williams may not be invited to perform in Russia again. However, politician Maria Baronova has said that "todays elites are pleased with the depiction" of Russians in the video.

Williams recently denied reports that the song was influenced by Russian President Vladimir Putin.

I love you Dan but this song is definitely not about Mr Putin xhttps://t.co/ViIACar1Z4— Robbie Williams (@robbiewilliams) September 30, 2016

Out on November 4, 'The Heavy Entertainment Show' features co-writes with Brandon Flowers, John Grant, Ed Sheeran and Williams' longtime writing partner Guy Chambers.

Williams told Beats 1 of the album: "I was musing over the phrase light entertainment - all the huge TV shows from when I was a kid, 30 million people watching them, this huge shared experience of these moments called light entertainment.

Sometimes it can be levelled at people in a bad way, but for me thats heavy entertainment. Thats what Im hoping to do with this album - to have a shared experience with millions of people through the medium of light entertainment, but on steroids.

Demi Lovato 'not apologising' for Taylor Swift diss

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Demi Lovato has said that she is "still not apologising" for comments recently made about fellow pop singer Taylor Swift.

In an interview with Yahoo, Lovato accused Swift and her so-called "squad" of "tearing down Katy Perry" and promoting a "false body image".

Swift and Perry have a long alleged history of feuding, with it widely believed and disputed that Swift's song 'Bad Blood' was written about their ongoing row.

Lovato slammed the squad's behaviour and the impression they give to young women, saying: "This will probably get in trouble, but I don't see anybody in any sort of squad that has a normal body. It's kind of this false image of what people should look like."

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Alluding to the video for 'Bad Blood', she added: "I think that having a song and a video about tearing Katy Perry down, that's not women's empowerment."

Now, taking to Twitter, Lovato has explained: "I get asked questions. I answer them. Sue me." She went on to suggest that "words can be taken out of context when doing interviews" while also stating that she is "still not apologising".

Lovato later announced that she will take a break from music shortly, tweeting: "So excited for 2017. Taking a break from music and the spotlight.. I am not meant for this business and the media".

See Lovato's tweets in full below.

I get asked questions. I answer them. Sue me.— Demi Lovato (@ddlovato) October 4, 2016
Also don't forget that words can be taken out of context when doing interviews.. still not apologizing for saying what everyone want to say— Demi Lovato (@ddlovato) October 4, 2016
I don't understand why people care so much about what I say in interviews? Do y'all watch the news? Don't y'all got shit to worry about?— Demi Lovato (@ddlovato) October 4, 2016
So excited for 2017. Taking a break from music and the spotlight.. I am not meant for this business and the media — Demi Lovato (@ddlovato) October 4, 2016

Watch The Rolling Stones preview new music in album trailer video

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The Rolling Stones have shared another trailer video ahead of their widely-rumoured new album.

Earlier this week, the band's website was updated to include a short teaser video titled "The Rolling Stones - Coming October 6", showing footage apparently shot inside British Grove Studios, a recording complex in Chiswick, west London.

With the band's new album, thought to be a collection of covers of Chicago blues classics, expected this week, the group have previewed new music in another teaser clip posted to Twitter. Watch below.

COMING OCTOBER 6 pic.twitter.com/c7XSocAIDK— The Rolling Stones (@RollingStones) October 4, 2016

It was reported in June that Eric Clapton and the Stones recently ran into each other at a west London recording studio and recorded two songs together with producer Don Was.

Don Was has told French publication Le Figaro that the Stones' new album "consists of covers of blue songs" and was recorded by the band in just three days. "The record sounds very crude, very authentic. It captures the essence of what they are," he is quoted as saying.

Ronnie Wood broke news that the Rolling Stones would begin recording a new album in December last year (2015).

Wood later revealed that the band went on "a blues streak" in the recording studio, covering standards by the likes of Howlin Wolf and Little Walter.

"They really sound authentic," Wood said of the band's new tracks in April. "We went in to cut some new songs, which we did. But we got on a blues streak. We cut 11 blues in two days& When we heard them back after not hearing them for a couple of months, we were, 'Whos that?' Its you. It sounded so authentic."

The Rolling Stones also played a surprise set for 1,200 truckers in Las Vagas this week (October 3).

Daft Punk rumoured for 2017 world tour as mysterious website appears

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Rumours of a Daft Punk world tour have once again emerged, as a mysterious new website has appeared online.

Speculation first spread last month when Lollapalooza's website seemed to suggest that they'd be performing at the festival next year - leading others to argue that they're also likely to headline Glastonbury.

Now, a new website called 'Alive 2017' has appeared online. Daft Punk have two live albums called 'Alive 1997' and 'Alive 2007' named after their two tours, which seem to happen once a decade - adding to the theory that they'll continue the tradition and tour in 2017.

Not only that, but the website holds the hidden numbers '23' '05' '33' '22' - leading to many fan theories about what they might mean. As Genius reports, users on Reddit and tumblr have inspected the page's source code, to find numbers that appear to be coordinates for the locations of Paris, Los Angeles, London, New York, Tokyo, Sao Paulo, Ibiza and Indio.

It also contains the line WAKE DATE 2016-10-27, which is exactly one month after the site was created and suggests that there will either be an announcement or new music on 27 October.

The timing would fit with Daft Punk playing live every ten years, with their only previous tours having taken place in 1997 and 2007. There have been persistent rumours in the past two months that they will headline Glastonbury next year, 20 years after their only performance. It was earlier reported that the duo had been 'approached' to headline.

Daft Punk played the dance tent in 1997. On their visit to the UK and Ireland in 2007, the duo instead played shows at Wireless, Rockness and Oxegen festivals.

Other acts rumoured to be headlining Glastonbury include The Stone Roses, Radiohead, Ed Sheeran and Lady Gaga.

Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong explains why he wants 'pop-punk' to die

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Green Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong has explained why he "hates" the term 'pop-punk' after saying that he wants to "destroy" it.

Armstrong's band gear up to release their 12th album 'Revolution Radio' on Friday (October 7). The record has been preceded by its title track, lead single 'Bang Bang' and the newly unveiled 'Still Breathing'.

In December of last year, Armstrong tweeted that his "mission for 2016" was to "destroy the phrase 'pop-punk' forever". See that tweet beneath.

Asked about this, Armstrong has told Kerrang!: "I've always hated the phrase 'pop-punk'. I think it's a contradiction in terms. Either you're punk, or you're not. [The tweet] was not directed at any of the band [described this way], it's just that it's too singular a term for my tastes."

"I come from a scene where every band was different from the others; it was all so diverse," Armstrong continued. "No two bands sounded the same. No-one was jumping on one particular sound. We were all different. Every good band was into what other good band were doing, and it didn't matter that these bands were very different from one another. In fact, it was important that we were different from one another."

"And now we have pop-punk. And I hate that phrase. It lacks diversity."

my mission for 2016? to destroy the phrase "pop-punk" forever— Billie Joe Armstrong (@BJAofficial) December 31, 2015

Meanwhile, Green Day are set for a huge London gig in summer 2017, having been announced to headline Barclaycard's British Summer Time in Hyde Park.

London in the summer, us and tens of thousands of fans having the biggest party in one of the world's most legendary venues," said Armstrong. "We have the best year to look forward to and this has just made it extra special.

Green Day will headline British Summer Time Festival at Hyde Park in London on Saturday 1 July. A full line-up of support acts is yet to be announced. Tickets are on general sale from 9am on Friday 7 October.

Metallica's Lars Ulrich might move back to Denmark if Donald Trump becomes US President

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Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich has indicated that he would consider moving back to his native country of Denmark if Donald Trump is elected as US President.

Ulrich was born in Gentofte, Denmark in 1963 and moved to Los Angeles at the age of sixteen before joining the metal band.

Speaking with Denmark's Ekstra Bladet, Ulrich said: "I am a hundred percent Danish citizen, I pay taxes in the USA but I can't vote in America."

Asked if he'd consider leaving the US if Trump is elected in November, Ulrich replied: "Yes, certainly sometimes I think about moving home to Denmark."

"I'll stick to my Danish passport. If Trump becomes President and everything goes to shit, I might make my way to the airport and ask if I can get back in again."

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Meanwhile, The White Stripes have publicly condemned Republican presidential candidate Trump. The band's song 'Seven Nation Army' was used in a promotional video for Donald Trump, which led Jack and Meg White to issue a rare joint statement.

Speaking in a statement issued through Third Man Records, the band said: "Regarding the use of Seven Nation Army in a Donald Trump campaign video, The White Stripes would like to unequivocally state that they have nothing whatsoever to do with this video. They are disgusted by this association, and by the illegal use of their song."

Liam Gallagher: 'Oasis did in three years what took The Beatles eight'

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Liam Gallagher has again compared Oasis to The Beatles, saying that the band achieved the same level of success and impact but in a much quicker time.

The former Beady Eye frontman was interviewed in Little White Lies by Mat Whitecross, director of the new Oasis documentary Supersonic.

When Whitecross mentions how Oasis went from being signed to headlining Knebworth in just three years, Gallagher replied: "What we did in three took the Beatles eight. Good, yknow, fuckin rightly so. I thought we were the bollocks and I thought wed be doing that all over the world.

"I thought America would buy it, everyone would buy it& But that my friend is cocaine for you."

Read more: Supersonic - The NME review

When asked why Oasis didn't crack America with as much success as they did the rest of the world, Gallagher replied: "I dont know man, they like all the razzmatazz dont they and we werent given them any of that. They thought we were cunts and they didnt know how to handle us so it was move along boys yknow what I mean.

"But Im fuckin glad about it. We couldve gone over there and married an American actress and got a house in Malibu and started wearing biker jackets and pointy shoes and all that shit."

The film received its premiere on Sunday, accompanied by a live Q&A with Liam, former guitarist Bonehead and director Mat Whitecross.

Last week saw bookmakers slash the odds of Oasis reforming to tour in 2017 while Bonehead added that he'd "be there like a shot" if a reunion seemed likely.

Meanwhile, Liam is set to release his debut solo album soon, adding that it will 'put a few people in their place'.

Preview Lady Gaga's David Bowie-inspired new song 'Just Another Day'

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Lady Gaga has previewed a new song inspired by David Bowie.

The singer releases new album 'Joanne' on October 21. She recently released its lead single 'Perfect Illusion'.

Gaga offered a brief performance of new song 'Just Another Day' on Ryan Seacrest's radio show this week. The track will feature on the deluxe edition of 'Joanne'.

"It's probably the most New York-glam-pop song on the album," she explained. "Its the one that heirs from [David] Bowie and Marc Bolan [of T Rex] and then maybe from some obscure London metal stuff, the Beatles. It also kind of airs from the electroclash movement from New York and that's kind of when I started coming up, was right after that."

Listen to the song at the 11:30 mark below.

Lady Gaga has confirmed that she will preview new album tracks at a series of shows at low-key bar venues this month (October).

The singer's Dive Bar Tour is sponsored by Bud Light and comes ahead of her upcoming album 'Joanne'. Gaga says the tour will reflect the album's "raw Americana" feel.

The first gig will take place today (October 5) at an undisclosed location. She will play new song 'Million Reasons', as well as lead single 'Perfect Illusion' at the gig, which will stream on Bud Light's Facebook page.

Additional shows will follow on October 20 and 27, although the setlists for those gigs are not yet known.

"I get to go perform these songs and really look my fans in the eyes when I'm singing to them and really try to have a more natural human experience," Gaga says in a statement. Watch a trailer video for the tour below.

Lana Del Rey urges young fans to vote in US Presidential election

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Lana Del Rey has urged her fans to vote in the upcoming US Presidential election.

Hillary Clinton goes up against Donald Trump in the vote next month, with Del Rey addressing her younger fans in a video posted online.

"I am just checking to see that you guys are watching [the Presidential Debates]," she says in the clip. "I think it is so important to have all the information that you can have to make the best decisions for your future."

The singer went on to say that she knows "when you are young, it just doesnt seem like its as important, but when you get older you want to trust your leaders and you want to trust your own decisions, and the only way to do that is to have as much information as you can."

Watch below.

A video posted by Honeymoon (@honeymoon) on Sep 26, 2016 at 7:10pm PDT

In March, Lana Del Rey told Elle of the campaigns: "Theres a lot to talk about. I mean you know although I believe that personality shouldnt get in the way of peoples true politics and what they are actually standing for, I need more information from all of my potential candidates. From all of them. Democrats, Republicans, I have a lot of conflicting feelings about all of them, to be politically correct. I need more time to figure out if what theyre saying can pass through and is actually feasible. Not just with Donald Trump but with Democratic potential candidates."

Lana Del Rey is thought to be working on the follow-up to her 2015 album 'Honeymoon'. In March, she shared a picture of herself back in the recording studio.

London's night tube to extend to Jubilee Line from Friday

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London's night tube for the Underground is set to extend to the Jubilee line this weekend.

The night tube has run on the Victoria and Central lines on weekends since August, and will now run on the Jubilee line on Fridays and Saturdays from 7 October - running all night between Stanmore and Stratford.

This means it will call at the likes of The O2 and Wembley Stadium and Arena. The Jubilee line will run every 10 minutes.

"The launch on the Jubilee line will support thousands more workers like nurses, cleaners and people who work in our bars and restaurants many of whom currently take two night buses to get home," said London Mayor Sadiq Khan. "It will also serve some of our city's key venues, with the O2, Wembley Stadium and Stratford on the route."

Londoners are still awaiting news on when the service will extend to Northern and Piccadilly lines.

Read more: Why the night tube isn't going to save London's dying nightlife

Many believe that the night tube will help to save London's struggling night life as clubs and venues continue to close - the latest of them was controversially Fabric, which is set to appeal the council's decision in November.

Robbie Williams apologises for saying he had sex with 'four out of five' Spice Girls

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Robbie Williams has apologised for saying that he had slept with four members of The Spice Girls.

The former Take That member, who has made a controversial comeback with new single 'Party Like A Russian', was rumoured to have dated Geri Halliwell in 2001.

Speaking on Australian radio's Nova 96.9, Williams retracted previous claims that he had sex with "four out of five" members of the girl group.

"I told a joke a long time ago and it sort of got out of hand," he said. "On one particular [Take That] tour before ['Back For Good'] I introduced it by saying 'I am very fortunate to have been in Take That and 4 out of 5 of the Spice Girls.' That was my intro to the song and it was a joke and the joke went too far."

"I would like to apologise to all the Spice Girls involved and their husbands and boyfriends. I know a few husbands and boyfriends weren't too happy with the joke," he added.

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Robbie Williams' new album 'The Heavy Entertainment Show' is out on November 4. It features co-writes with Brandon Flowers, John Grant, Ed Sheeran and Williams' longtime writing partner Guy Chambers.

Williams told Beats 1 of the album: "I was musing over the phrase light entertainment - all the huge TV shows from when I was a kid, 30 million people watching them, this huge shared experience of these moments called light entertainment."

"Sometimes it can be levelled at people in a bad way, but for me thats heavy entertainment. Thats what Im hoping to do with this album - to have a shared experience with millions of people through the medium of light entertainment, but on steroids."

Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong talks about his kids' music

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Green Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong has spoken about his children making music.

Armstrong's teen son Jakob Armstrong goes by the name Jakob Danger, while Jakob's older brother Joey is also a musician and plays drums in the band Swmrs.

While Jakob previously told NME that he is more inspired by The Strokes than his father's band, Billie Joe has told Beats 1 of his kids' musical efforts: "Im a fan of their music. I think Jacob is a great songwriter. It blew me away when he wrote 'King of the World', I was like wow. I didnt know he had it in him. Hes not the most talkative guy in the world, which is like talk about virtue. Hes mixing it up and playing in these great punk venues."

"And then Swmrs, Joey is an unbelievable drummer, he really has honed in his craft. Just everyday hes getting better and better and he loves anyone from [The Who drummer] Keith Moon to Questlove [of The Roots], some of his favourites. But like [Swmrs frontman] Cole Becker as a songwriter, I mean hes an original. They just got weird. They came out totally rocking and sound like yeah its seamless. I wouldn't be talking about them right now. Im really proud of them, Im proud of both of them theyre great."

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Jakob Danger is signed to California label Burger Records (home of Fidlar, Thee Oh Sees and more).

Speaking to NME, Armstrong said: "My two favourite bands are The Strokes and Beach Fossils those are my two biggest influences. When it comes to the music and the guitar parts and bass, I like that style of music. I love the way The Strokes and Beach Fossils sound, so I wanted to see if I could write songs like that."

Despite following in the footsteps of his father, Armstrong insists that he sounds nothing like the pop-punk band. "My music is not at all related to my father," he claims. "Its my own personal thing. I dont really worry too much about that. I just think: this is my music, its different from my fathers, and if people want to listen to it, they can."

"If people say I sound like my dad, then its probably just because Im his son. Thats just how it works, I guess. Its my voice. Its how I sing. Ive never taken singing lessons before or anything its natural!"

Explaining his moniker, Armstrong also revealed that Danger is his actual middle name. "Thats why I chose to go by that I think it sounds pretty cool."

Read NME's interview with Jakob Danger in full here.

Listen to music from Jakob Danger below.

Watch Swmrs' video for 'Figuring It Out' beneath.

Gerard Way: 'Voting has never been so extremely vital'

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Gerard Way has spoken out with a lengthy plea to urge US citizens to take part in the upcoming election, saying that 'voting has been so extremely vital'.

The former My Chemical Romance turned solo star took to his 'Morning Pages' blog on his official website to open up about Donald Trump and Hilary Clinton's race to become President.

"I'm almost 40 and I can't remember a time in my life where voting felt so extremely vital," he said. "I, like many people, used to feel that voting didn't matter, but I've come around on it. I basically said to myself, 'Let's say that you are 99% right that voting doesn't matter, but there is the 1% chance you are wrong&'.

"I'm voting for the 1% chance that I was wrong back in the day. I'm voting because we must do what we can. In fact, sometimes, all you have is your vote. Sure, you can be involved in other ways, like writing your elected officials, protesting, petitions, and things of that nature - and they do work sometimes, as weve just seen with the DEA temporarily lifting a ban on a plant that helps people that are addicted to opioids wean themselves off."

He went on to slam politicians and government officials for allowing themselves to be corrupted by pharmaceutical companies.

"This is a step in the right direction, at least for now, and maybe one day the DEA will finally break the cycle of representing the best interests of Big Pharma, as a growing number of people are becoming hip to that which has been going on for many years," Way wrote. "Too many people are gripped in the powerful hold of prescription painkillers, and we need to seek every alternative option as the corporations continue to lobby for getting more pills in our hands. Our pain makes them rich, so they see no reason to stop. And my heart goes out to people who are caught in this situation."

Way went on to urge all US citizens to make the most of democracy in any form they could, adding: "In my opinion, I feel it comes down to the vote you are allowed. And we are allowed to vote in other ways other than politically. Disagree with some form of entertainment? You can vote by not throwing money at it. Want to see something succeed? You can do the opposite, and say it with the funds you are allowed. Vocal support can be helpful at times, but with the way the world works, the only thing the powers that be seem to understand is either cash or votes. That has been my understanding from taking note of how things do actually change over time. We need to put the right people in office. We need to support the teams and artists that speak to us.

"So voting is important, and I urge you to do it. If you think it doesn't matter, just do it for the 1% chance you might be wrong."

Fans recently reacted with disappointment after an announcement from My Chemical Romance turned out to be the reissue of 'The Black Parade' to celebrate the album's 10th anniversary - which falls later this month.

Meanwhile, Gerard Way is said to be working on his second solo album, the follow-up to 'Hesitant Alien'.

Bros reunite for 2017 comeback show

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Eighties boyband Bros have reunited to play a huge UK show.

The group's two most famous members - twins Matt and Luke Goss - will team up again to headline Londons 02 Arena on August 19, 2017. Tickets go on general sale at 11am on October 7.

Bros formed in 1987 and are mostly known for their huge hit 'When Will I Be Famous?'. Their last gig together was in 1989 when they played in front of 77,000 people at the old Wembley Stadium.

"The most memorable moments for me in Bros so far is Wembley Stadium and without question our final global tour," Matt Goss says.

"Both of these experiences were just with Luke and myself. As the lead singer of the band, my musical connection has always been with Luke. Bros is Matt and Luke."

"Bros has been part of my life for 30 years," Luke Goss said. "Im deeply proud of it. Our biggest show was at Wembley Stadium, Bros Into Summer, it was just Matt and I so I feel comfortable saying with great pride that Matt and I are Bros."

Founding bassist Craig Logan quit in 1989. Logan was popularly known as Ken at the time after Viz constantly spoofed him supposedly being the anonymous member of the band.

After Logan's departure, Bros released the album 'Changing Faces' in 1991 before splitting the following year.

Since the split, Matt Goss has gone on to become a successful swing-style singer in the US, where has a residency in Las Vegas. He has played in the UK more rarely, but played a one-off solo show at Wembley Arena on October 1.

Drummer Luke Goss has mainly focused on acting, appearing in films including Tekken and Interview With A Hitman. The brothers have enjoyed a friendly relationship for some time, with their professional reunion having been rumoured for several years.

Michael Jackson's 'Thriller' songwriter Rod Temperton dies

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Legendary songwriter and the mind behind hits like 'Thriller' and 'Boogie Nights' Rod Temperton has died.

Hailing from Cleethorpes in Lincolnshire, Temperton started his career in music as the co-founder of disco outfit Heatwave, before going on to work with the likes of Michael Jackson, Quincy Jones, Anita Baker, Aretha Franklin, The Brothers Johnson, George Benson, Herbie Hancock, James Ingram and Michael McDonald.

He's listed as the sole songwriter for 'Thriller', 'Off The Wall', 'Rock With You', 'Baby Be Mine' and 'Burn This Disco Out' by Michael Jackson, among others.

He died aged 66 after battling cancer.

A statement from Warner/Chappell reads: "Rod Temperton, British Composer and Musician, died last week at the age of 66 in London following a brief aggressive battle with cancer. His funeral was private. He was often referred to as The Invisible Man. He was the sole writer of multiple successful songs such as Thriller, Off The Wall, Rock With You, Give Me The Night, Sweet Freedom, Always & Forever and Boogie Nights to name just a few.

"His family is devastated and request total privacy at this, the saddest of sad times."

Watch awkward moment TV presenter asks Ellie Goulding if she's having Prince Harry's baby

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Ellie Goulding was asked if she is having Prince Harry's baby live on Australian TV.

The British singer appeared on Australian TV show The Project to talk about the new Bridget Jones film Bridget Jones's Baby after contributing her new song 'Still Falling For You' to the soundtrack.

Appearing via video link, Goulding was asked to confirm that she's "not having a baby". She responded: "I'm not having a baby any time soon".

The presenter then asked the star is planning on having Prince Harry's baby. In June, it was rumoured that Goulding and Prince Harry were dating. Goulding is said to have first met Harry after performing at Prince William and Kate's wedding in 2011.

Dodging the question, Goulding said: "Please don't make me go red. I'm bright red. Why did I have a feeling that was going to come up? You naughty people."

Watch in the clip beneath.

We ask @elliegoulding if shes a Bridget or Anastasia! #TheProjectTV | WATCH the full chat: https://t.co/K8VMd5x3ed https://t.co/OakpIIQyxy— #TheProjectTV (@theprojecttv) October 5, 2016

Ellie Goulding recently revealed that she was at risk of permanently losing her voice if she didn't cancel festival dates this summer on doctor's orders.

Betting suspended on Oasis 2017 reunion

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Betting has been suspended on a possible Oasis reunion taking place in 2017.

The Britpop band split in 2009, with rumours of the group reuniting circulating ever since. Last week saw bookmakers slash the odds of Oasis reforming while former guitarist Bonehead added that he'd "be there like a shot" if a reunion seemed likely.

Now bookmakers Betway have suspended all bets on a 2017 Oasis reunion. The company's Alan Alger has said of the decision: "Our traders were put on red alert after a significant number of maximum stake bets at 5/4 for Oasis to reunite in 2017 were placed. Its a niche market to bet on, so it was immediately flagged up and the decision to suspend any further betting on the band getting back together was taken."

"If the betting activity has come from sources in the know, then it would seem we could well be on for an Oasis reunion next year. Well now just have to wait and see, and Im sure there will be millions of fans with their fingers crossed!"

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Liam Gallagher recently "held the olive branch out" to brother Noel Gallagher, saying that he wants to repair the relationship with his elder sibling and former Oasis bandmate for the sake of their mother.

Liam said: "Obviously [our mum would] like us to be chatting, sit around the table at Christmas. But its a stupid standoff, and we should know better, as we have kids. It would be nice for me and [Noel] to get back together as brothers. But its good, the standoff. Im enjoying it. I aint backing down. He aint backing down."

Meanwhile, Liam has again compared Oasis to The Beatles, saying that the band achieved the same level of success and impact but in a much quicker time.

Interviewed in Little White Lies by Mat Whitecross, director of the new Oasis documentary Supersonic, Whitecross mentioned how Oasis went from being signed to headlining Knebworth in just three years, Gallagher replied: "What we did in three took the Beatles eight. Good, yknow, fuckin rightly so. I thought we were the bollocks and I thought wed be doing that all over the world."

"I thought America would buy it, everyone would buy it& But that my friend is cocaine for you," he said.

Ricky Gervais announces UK tour dates for David Brent and Foregone Conclusion

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Ricky Gervais has announced new tour dates for The Office's David Brent and his fictional band Foregone Conclusion.

Earlier this year, Gervais released David Brent: Life On The Road - a film about Brent's attempts to leave the sales rep business and fulfil dream of becoming a rockstar with Foregone Conclusion. It came with an accompanying album. The band features former Razorlight and We Are Scientists drummer, Andy Burrows.

Read more: David Brent's 21 most cringe-inducing quotes

Brents been sold a lie," Gervais told NME in our full and frank interview. "He was told that if youre not performing, you wont be popular. And if youre not popular, then youre nothing. People dont think they exist unless theyre in the paper or theyre trying to be a singer. For Brent, its a vanity project. But its really bad hes a man at his lowest ebb.

Now, David Brent and Foregone Conclusion have announced details of two UK gigs. Dates are below and tickets are on sale from 10am on Saturday 8 October.

Thu December 15 2016 - BOURNEMOUTH BIC
Fri December 16 2016 - BRIGHTON Centre

Radiohead unveil new Paul Thomas Anderson video for 'The Numbers'

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Radiohead have unveiled a new video for 'The Numbers' from 'A Moon Shaped Pool' - directed by Paul Thomas Anderson.

The director of 'There Will Be Blood', 'Boogie Night' and 'Punch Drunk Love' previously teamed up with the band to create the videos for 'Daydreaming' and 'Burn The Witch', before taking a more stripped-back approach for 'Present Tense'.

Now, they've similarly reduced 'The Numbers' to just Thom Yorke, Johnny Greenwood and a CR78 synthesizer - this time shooting a video in an idyllic park in California.

Last week, a new, unheard Radiohead song 'Ill Wind' appeared online from the special edition of 'A Moon Shaped Pool'.

Read more: 11 times Radiohead covered other artists' songs brilliantly

The band also surprised one fan when they bumped into him in a music shop in the US, before jamming with him on synthesizers in the store.

Boiler Room unveil Katy B session from Bread & Butter Festival

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Katy B and Bread And Butter have unveiled her huge Boiler Room set live from Berlin. Watch it on NME first below.

Fresh from the release of her acclaimed 2016 album 'Honey', Katy B has been enjoying a successful year - having collaborated with the likes of Craig David and Major Lazor.

Curated by Boiler Room, she appeared at Zalando's Bread & Butter festival in Berlin alongside the likes of Angel Haze, Benji B, Tensnake and many more.

Katy B Bread & Butter x Boiler Room Berlin Live... by brtvofficial

I studied at college so I can use Logic, but I was doing it to get a grade, she told NME, revealing she has ideas for her next 10 albums. Id love to do something with a unified sound. But I could never make an album of ballads. I need some flavour.

Sharks like listening to AC/DC and heavy metal music, says new book

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Sharks enjoy listening to heavy metal bands, according to a new book which looks at the science behind animals' relationship with music.

Great white sharks are particularly receptive to AC/DC anthems like 'You Shook Me All Night Long' and 'If You Want Blood (You Got It)', reports Team Rock after reading the book, which is titled The Mice Who Sing For Sex: And Other Weird Tales From The World Of Science.

Sharks don't actually have ears, but the book's co-authors, Radio X presenter Lliana Bird and neuroscientist Dr Jack Lewis, say they are drawn to the low frequency pulsing sounds prevalent in heavy metal songs.

Matt Waller, a chartered boat operator in Southern Australia, first noticed in 2011 that sharks behaved in a much calmer manner when played heavy metal music.

He told Australian news outlet ABC News at the time: "I was talking to a guy who had been diving in Guadeloupe and there were some divers there who just been playing music in the water. We got talking and they said there were some certain songs that saw an actual change in the behaviour of the sharks."

He continued: "I started going through my albums and AC/DC was something that really hit the mark. Their behaviour was more investigative, more inquisitive and a lot less aggressive. They actually came past on a couple of occasions when we had the speaker in the water and rubbed their face along the speaker which was really bizarre."

Check out the first picture of Stephen Merchant as host of 'The Crystal Maze'

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Channel 4 has shared the first picture from its upcoming Crystal Maze charity special hosted by Stephen Merchant.

Merchant, sporting a shaved head in a nod to the show's original host Richard O'Brien, will be joined in the one-off revival episode by celebrity contestants Sara Cox, Josh Widdicombe, Rio Ferdinand, Michelle Keegan and Sara Cox.

Channel 4 shared the picture of the full cast on Twitter earlier today (October 5).

EXCLUSIVE! @StephenMerchant hosts #CrystalMaze @SU2C special, with @rioferdy5 @michkeegan @JonniePeacock @sarajcox & @joshwiddicombe.SOON! pic.twitter.com/QIYrv6JnMf— Channel 4 (@Channel4) October 4, 2016

The Crystal Maze special will air on Sunday, October 16 at 9pm as part of Channel 4's annual Stand Up To Cancer campaign. The creative team behind the episode have said that if it proves popular, a full series could follow.

"As a huge fan of the original series, I'm honoured to support Stand Up To Cancer by hosting this one-off edition of The Crystal Maze," Merchant said recently. "Richard O'Brien and Ed Tudor-Pole leave big shoes to fill, but I have size 14 feet, so I'll do my best."

The Channel 4 show originally ran for 83 episodes between 1990 and 1995, with the first four series hosted by Richard O'Brien, creator of The Rocky Horror Show, and the final two steered by Tenpole Tudor frontman Edward Tudor-Pole.

A live immersive version of the game show opened in London earlier this year. See how the NME team did here.

AC/DC's Brian Johnson could resume performing in six months, claim hearing technology experts

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AC/DC frontman Brian Johnson could perform live with the band again "within six months", according to hearing experts Asius.

Johnson has been unable to fulfil live commitments with the long-running rock band after he was ordered by doctors in March to stop touring or face permanent hearing loss. He was replaced by Guns 'n Roses frontman Axl Rose for the band's recent 'Rock Or Bust' world tour.

However, as Team Rock reports, there is now new hope that Johnson could perform live with AC/DC again, possibly within six months.

Hearing aid developers Asius have been in contact with the 68-year-old about how they could assist the singer in returning to the stage, and the Colorado-based company are now set to meet with Johnson again to let him test a prototype that could help protect his hearing in the live arena.

Speaking about the prototype, Asius' Chief Scientist Stephen Ambrose was hopeful that his company's new development could be the answer.

"I wouldn't be surprised if we have something that Brian, and other people, can use to return to the stage without any threat of damage to his hearing within the next six to 12 months," Ambrose said. "I will endeavour to kick up the development of the technology another 10 notches, at which point I expect to get the green light from Brian's doctors to test the prototype with him.

"We need to know he can test it without further damaging his hearing. And I expect those tests will go very successfully."

Ambrose has also praised Johnson's willingness to test his company's products, stating that it would help attract the valuable funding required for Asius to continue developing their line of technology.

"Having Brian Johnson involved has helped us get the support of a lot of major companies support that wouldn't have been there without him. Brian was excited by the technology and he said it worked. He said he just couldn't wait to test a 'miniaturised' version of the prototype and now we're almost ready to test that with him.

"Brian is not just doing this for himself but for everyone else who needs help. We aim to make our technology available at a price point that people can afford."

If Johnson does return to touring with AC/DC, it won't be with long-serving bassist Cliff Williams - he retired earlier this month at the conclusion of their aforementioned world tour.

Kano: 'It's important for me to be an inspiration to youth in my area'

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Kano has spoken out about the importance of staying true to his roots and 'inspiring the youth' of his area, even after his huge success.

Appearing in this week's NME, the Mercury-nominated grime icon opens up about how important East Ham was in the making of 'Made In The Manor' and how important the people from his old stomping ground are to him.

Its really important to me to still spend time in the ends Im there all the time," Kano tells us. "I do my videos there, I still talk about it. Its important for me to be an inspiration to the youth of the area and not just leave now Ive blown up.

He added: "I have to admit, I did think: Oh fuck, this isnt really grime. What if no one gives a f**k? But I like making life difficult for myself.

Read Kano's full interview in NME from Friday 7 October.

Meanwhile, Kano's upcoming tour dates are below:

Wed October 05 2016 - EXETER Phoenix
Thu October 06 2016 - SOUTHAMPTON Engine Rooms
Fri October 07 2016 - LONDON O2 Academy Brixton
Sat October 08 2016 - COVENTRY Kasbah
Sun October 09 2016 - CARDIFF Tramshed
Tue October 11 2016 - PERRANPORTH Watering Hole
Wed October 12 2016 - EDINBURGH Liquid Rooms
Thu October 13 2016 - MANCHESTER O2 Ritz
Fri October 14 2016 - BIRMINGHAM O2 Institute
Sat October 15 2016 - NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE Riverside
Sun October 16 2016 - GLASGOW Garage

Watch Danny DeVito compare "clown act" Boris Johnson to Donald Trump

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Veteran American actor Danny DeVito has compared the UK's Foreign Secretary, Boris Johnson, to controversial Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump.

While discussing politics with Chris Moyles on his Radio X show, DeVito said that the staunchly pro-Brexit Tory MP was "cut from the same cloth" as Hillary Clinton's rival for the US Presidency.

"Look, we're all kind of messed up with the whole thing," DeVito told Moyles. "You guys are in turmoil: you're in deep, deep trouble. We don't have a single person to rely on. Basically, if you look at it, you look at the clown act on one side Donald. It's just that he's very self-centered and into his own thing - he does what he does very well, which is to alienate. I don't know about his personal life, his friends; I know his family seem to be standing by him."

DeVito continued: "It's like Boris - you've got the guy, your 'Head&' what is he? He represents you in the world?"

When Moyles confirmed that Johnson is the UK's Foreign Secretary, DeVito replied: "Yes, that's right. They're cut from the same cloth." Watch a clip of DeVito discussing Trump and Johnson with Moyles below.

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The Chris Moyles Show airs on Radio X every weekday from 6.30am 10am, and on Saturdays from 8am-11am.

Listen to an unreleased Weezer song, 'Fake Smiles and Nervous Laughter'

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Weezer have shared a previously-unreleased song, 'Fake Smiles and Nervous Laughter'.

The new track will form half of a special split 73 single with the San Diego band Wavves, while it will also feature on a special edition reissue of Weezer's latest album, 'The White Album', as a bonus track.

'Fake Smiles and Nervous Laughter' was premiered earlier today (October 5) on Zane Lowe's Beats 1 radio show. Listen to the new song below.

Back in August, Weezer frontman Rivers Cuomo was joined on stage by both his father and his daughter during the band's recent North American tour.

Explaining the live collaboration, the band's Instagram account revealed that Rivers' dad is a keen musician.

"For only the second time, Rivers is joined by his dad Frank Cuomo on stage, at #irvinemeadows on 8/6/16. Frank was a jazz percussionist in NYC in the late 60's, and brought a fine flavor to Beverly Hills, layering up sweetly over Pats massive backbeats."

Listen to Slaves' punky cover of The Weeknd's 'The Hills'

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Slaves covered The Weeknd's 'The Hills' during their appearance in the Radio 1 Live Lounge earlier today (October 5).

As well as delivering a punky take on Abel Lesfaye's 2015 chart-topper, the Kent duo also performed 'Spit It Out' from their new album 'Take Control', which was released last Friday (September 30).

'Take Control' follows last year's debut 'Are You Satisfied?', which peaked at Number Eight in the charts and earned the duo a Mercury Prize nomination. The new album features collaborations with former Beastie Boys rapper Mike D and Baxter Dury. It was recorded at Jackson Browne's studio in Santa Monica, California, with Mike D producing. Speaking to NME recently, the band described the album as heavy, dirty and fun.

READ: 'Take Control' - the NME review

Slaves will support the album on an extensive UK headline tour this November. Check out the full list of dates below.

Bexhill De La Warr Pavilion (November 10)
Truro Hall For Cornwall (11)
Cardiff University (13)
Cambridge Corn Exchange (14)
Leeds O2 Academy (15)
Newcastle O2 Academy (17)
Glasgow Barrowland (18)
Birmingham O2 Academy (19)
Bristol O2 Academy (21)
Leicester O2 Academy (22)
Nottingham Rock City (23)
Sheffield O2 Academy (25)
Manchester Albert Hall (26)
London O2 Shepherds Bush Empire (29-30)

Watch the first video tour of Prince's Paisley Park residence

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Prince's Paisley Park has opened its doors for the first time to give a glimpse of its new status as a music museum.

The late artist, who died back in April, always intended for the compound - where he lived and recorded after its construction in 1988 - to be transformed into a museum once he passed away, leaving behind guidelines on such aspects as how he wanted visitors to walk through Paisley Park during the tour.

And while the opening of the new museum to the public was delayed yesterday (October 4), members of Prince's family exclusively invited NBC News' Today programme for a first look around Paisley Park a day before its new opening date.

Presenter Al Roker was permitted access to Prince's recording studios, where handwritten notes by the musician have been left untouched since his passing, the 'Purple Rain Room' (containing memorabilia from the film and album of the same name) and the 'NPG Music Club', where Prince entertained friends and guests.

Watch the Paisley Park piece, via NBC News' Today programme, below.

Roker also spoke to two of Prince's sisters, with Sharon Nelson commenting that the museum was "truly Prince. He thought all this through. He had a vision and he finished it."

Read more: 50 Lesser-Known Facts About Prince

Hugh Jackman reveals the official title of his new 'Wolverine' movie

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Hugh Jackman has revealed that the upcoming Wolverine movie has been named Logan.

The actor tweeted a picture earlier today (October 5) of a poster for the 2017 sequel on display in downtown New York City.

LOGAN pic.twitter.com/IeIvcvFyTE— Hugh Jackman (@RealHughJackman) October 5, 2016

Meanwhile, the film's director James Mangold has shared another poster for the film and a photo of page two of its script.

3-3-17 pic.twitter.com/43M6utakTQ— Mangold (@mang0ld) October 5, 2016

Page two of our screenplay. pic.twitter.com/5X93NtWuVS— Mangold (@mang0ld) October 5, 2016

Logan, Jackman's third solo outing as Wolverine and the second directed by Mangold, is set for release on March 3, 2017. The script was co-written by Michael Green, who also worked on the screenplay for the upcoming sequel to Blade Runner.

Jackman is joined in the sequel by Patrick Stewart as Professor X, Narcos actor Boyd Holbrook in an unknown role and Richard E Grant, who is believed to be playing a "villainous mad scientist"/

Stephen Merchant also has a key role in the sequel and announced he had been cast earlier this year by sharing a video of himself shaving his head for the role on Instagram.

Jackman first played Wolverine in 2000's X-Men and has now notched up eight appearances as the popular comic book character: five in X-Men films and three as the star of standalone Wolverine movies.

Nike are releasing self-lacing 'Back To The Future'-themed shoes

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Nike are set to release a very limited edition set of self-lacing shoes based on the Back To The Future film franchise.

The new shoes have been made in partnership with the Michael J Fox Foundation (MJFF), as they're designed on the trainers the actor wore while playing the lead character Marty McFly in the film. The Foundation is aiming to find a cure for Parkinson's Disease.

As Digital Spy reports, the Nike Mags are completed with "individually responsive 'power laces'" that sense the foot and lace automatically - a concept first imagined in the film three decades ago.

However, the Nike Mags will be an extremely limited release - there will be fewer than 100 pairs available, which will all be the subject of a public raffle. Tickets for the raffle can be bought for $10, with all proceeds going to the MJFF to help find a cure for Parkinson's. Find out more about both the shoe and the raffle here.

Watch the launch video for the new shoes below, presented by Nike CEO Mark Parker.

Read more: 24 Facts About Back To The Future That Might Surprise You

Sum 41's Deryck Whibley on battling alcoholism: "I thought I was turning schizophrenic"

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Sum 41's Deryck Whibley has spoken candidly about his battle to beat alcohol addiction.

The frontman was diagnosed with liver failure following years of alcohol abuse in 2014, when he thanked the band's fans for their support after sharing several disturbing pictures of himself looking worryingly thin and then recovering in hospital.

Sober ever since, Whibley and Sum 41 are preparing to release their new album '13 Voices' this Friday (October 7). Discussing his experience of overcoming addiction with Canoe, the singer replied: "It was just sort of a very uncertain time. A lot of insecurities. I actually thought I was going crazy at one point. I thought I was turning schizophrenic or something."

"I had so much chaos and so much noise in my head," he continued. "Everything was a question, which is where the term '13 Voices' came from."

Whibley also said that he actually gets more enjoyment from playing live with Sum 41 now that he longer drinks. "I feel it more. You notice it more. And what I also notice more is the audience reaction. You see it," he explained.

"But when you're drunk you don't really think about it. When you're sober you can see the emotion, someone singing back lyrics, not because they know them but because it meant something to them at a certain point in your life."

Watch the four new 'Art Angels' videos Grimes has shared all in one go

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Grimes has shared four new videos today (October 5), all for tracks from her 2015 album 'Art Angels'.

The videos form a seven-piece set with three videos from singer-songwriter HANA, who has been supporting Grimes on tour this summer. Grimes wrote on Twitter that she was initially only planning to make one video, but she, HANA and Mac carried on shooting between shows and ended up making six more.

"This summer I brought my brother Mac and my best friend Hana on tour and we shot a bunch of music videos," Grimes wrote on Twitter. "These 7 videos were shot over a 2 week period throughout Europe during The AC!D REIGN tour. They are guerrilla style vids, a la realiti. so there was no crew, makeup, cameras, lights. Just us and a phone, so maybe don't expect anything too fancy."

"That said, we're really proud of what we made," she added.

The Grimes videos are for the tracks 'World Princess Part II', 'Belly Of The Beat', 'Butterfly' and 'Scream' featuring Aristophanes. Watch them all below.

They follow four other videos Grimes has made during the 'Art Angels' era: 'California', 'Realiti', 'Kill V. Maim' and 'Flesh Without Blood/Life In The Vivid Dream'.

Benedict Cumberbatch says a section of his fanbase are "obsessive, deluded and really scary"

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Benedict Cumberbatch has discussed his fervent fanbase in a new interview, likening a section of his online following to stalkers who display "obsessive, deluded [and] really scary behaviour."

The actor will star as the Sorcerer Supreme in the new Marvel film Doctor Strange, which is released next month. Cumberbatch shot to worldwide fame off the back of his leading role in the BBC series Sherlock, which began in 2010 and will return with a fourth season on January 1, 2017.

In a new and candid interview with Vanity Fair, Cumberbatch spoke about the darker side of his mass following online, including those who publish conspiracy theories about his personal life.

There are people who believe that my wife is a P.R. stunt and my child is a P.R. stunt, Cumberbatch said. I think really its to do with the idea that the Internets boyfriend cant actually belong to anyone else but the Internet. Its impossible he belongs to anyone but me. And thats what stalking is. Thats what obsessive, deluded, really scary behaviour is.

As well as the lengthy interview, Cumberbatch also recorded a piece for the magazine performing a magic trick. Watch the video below.

In a recent interview with GQ, Cumberbatch hinted that the upcoming new season of Sherlock could be his last.

"It might be the end of an era," he said. "It feels like the end of an era, to be honest. It goes to a place where it will be pretty hard to follow on immediately."

'Suicide Squad' extended cut could feature much more of Jared Leto's Joker

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The extended cut of Suicide Squad released on digital HD next month will feature an additional 13 minutes of footage, Warner Bros. has confirmed.

Fans disappointed by the poorly-received blockbuster are already speculating that the extended cut, which will drop on digital HD on November 28 before getting a Blu-ray release on December 5, could feature more of Jared Leto's Joker.

Leto's character is a peripheral feature for much of the movie that played in cinemas over the summer, but the actor has revealed that he shot lots of footage which director David Ayer and the film's producers ultimately decided not to use.

"I understand [this Suicide Squad film] is a bit of an introduction to The Joker. It's more of a supporting part than it could have been, had they used everything but there's a method to [the filmmakers] madness," he told NME in August.

One moviegoer was so frustrated by the lack of Leto in the Suicide Squad theatrical release that he even threatened to sue Warner Bros. for false advertising.

Warner Bros.' teaser for the extended cut seems to hint at a possible fuller role for Leto's Joker, as well as more of Margot Robbie's standout character Harley Quinn - watch below.

#SuicideSquad Extended Cut. Spread the word. pic.twitter.com/lNPjUqieVt— Suicide Squad (@SuicideSquadWB) October 5, 2016

Drake postpones tour dates "under doctor's orders"

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Drake has postponed a trio of upcoming shows on his Summer Sixteen Tour, which has been running since July.

Gigs in Philadelphia, Newark and his hometown of Toronto will be rescheduled to give the musician's injured ankle a chance to recover, he told fans regretfully.

"We are over 50 shows in and I have done everything to power through my recent ankle injury and leave it all out there on the stage every night," Drake wrote on his October's Very Own blog.

"I hate to be told I can't do something, but [I am] under doctor's orders to allow me time to recuperate. I am being forced to postpone the intense three shows in a row in cities which have only ever shown me unconditional support."

Reassuring fans that the gigs will definitely take place at a later date, he added: "I promise - I will make it up to you. I can't wait to see you all again with new music and a stronger ankle."

Drake's Summer Sixteen Tour, which he is co-headlining with Future, was originally due to wrap with its 60th show on October 16 in Newark. The singer-rapper has yet to announce live dates outside of North America in support of his chart-topping 'Views' album.

Watch Olivia Newton-John share her true thoughts on 'Grease 2'

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Olivia Newton-John has given a blunt but damning verdict on Grease 2.

The original 1978 Grease film starring Newton-John and John Travolta became a huge pop culture phenomenon whose soundtrack was the year's second best-selling album.

It remains massively popular today, with a fan theory suggesting that the film's lead characters were dead for the most of the movie gaining traction on Reddit just last month (September).

Both actors declined to return for the poorly-received 1982 sequel, which instead starred Maxwell Caulfield and a young Michelle Pfeiffer, and flopped spectacularly at the box office. Grease 2 has since been embraced as something of a kitsch cult classic, perhaps partly because of its poor reception at the time, but few movie fans would deny it's a vastly inferior film to the original.

Asked what she thinks of the follow-up during an appearance on Andy Cohen's US chat show, Newton-John replied simply: "Not a lot."

"They did ask us," Newton-John continued, confirming she had been offered a chance to return as Sandy Olsson. "I think they approached John and I to do it, and it didn't happen, and I didn't think it was gonna happen, and then they made it with other people. So that's my memory of it." Watch her discussing the ill-fated sequel below.

The Flaming Lips to debut new music at yoga classes in their hometown

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The Flaming Lips are to debut new music at yoga classes in their hometown of Oklahoma City this month.

Wayne Coyne wrote on Instagram that the city's Yoga Box exercise studio will be playing "brand new, never heard before" Flaming Lips tracks during Friday classes throughout October.

"Hear old classics and rare hard to find secret tracks!!! Hear cool remixes !!" he added. "Yesss!! while you get your body and mind fucked with and made better and healthier and happier by the coolest yoga gals in OKC!!!!"

Yessss!! Yoga and The Flaming Lips are great together!!! Ha!! It's Flaming Lips Fridays at @theyogaboxokc each Friday in October will feature a special Flaming Lips Playlist with each and every class!!! Hear brand new, never heard before, flaming lips tracks !! Hear old classics and rare hard to find secret tracks!!! Hear cool remixes !! Yesss!!while you get your body and mind fucked with and made better and healthier and happier by the coolest yoga gals in OKC!!!! A photo posted by Wayne Coyne (@waynecoyne5) on Oct 5, 2016 at 7:06am PDT

In August, it was reported that the band's new album could be nearing completion when the band's regular collaborator George Salisbury (who works with them on their music videos, artwork and live projections) posted an Instagram story captioned "Gettin' close!!!!".

The Story showed artwork on a computer screen followed by a series of files labelled "The Flaming Lips Oczy Mlody", suggesting the band's new album could be titled 'Oczy Mlody'. Check out the Instagram story below courtesy of The Future Heart.

The Flaming Lips released their last album of original material, 'The Terror', in 2013. The following year they returned with an album of Beatles covers called 'With A Little Help from My Fwends'. They also collaborated with Miley Cyrus extensively on her surprise 2015 album 'Miley Cyrus & Her Dead Petz'.

Earlier this year they released a cover of David Bowie's 'Space Oddity' in the late musician's honour. They also performed their cover of 'Space Oddity' on Stephen Colbert's US chat show, joined by Star Wars favourite Chewbacca.