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REVEALED: Pogues - The Real Truth

Shane MacGowan left will worth nearly £5 million to sole beneficiary

The Pogues frontman died of pneumonia in November 2023

The Independent UK

Pogues singer Shane MacGowan left almost £5m in will

He left his whole estate to his wife, Victoria Mary Clarke.

Evening Standard

7 new movies and TV shows to watch on Netflix, Prime Video, HBO Max, and more this weekend (August 21)

From Outer Banks' final season to Anne Hathaway's recent A24 film, here's what you'll want to be seated for this weekend.

TechRadar

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4 biggest new shows to stream this week —including 'Always Sunny' and 'Outer Banks'

This week’s new TV lineup is packed with drama, thrills and laughs that you can stream, including "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" season 18 and the final season of "Outer Banks."

Tom’s Guide

Lanterns to A Beautiful Obsession: the seven best shows to stream this week

Aaron Pierre and Kyle Chandler are squabbling space cops in a slick, funny superhero series. Plus, warm up for the Premier League with a fascinating Man City documentary

The Guardian - UK

TV Spy — Outer Banks, Lanterns, and all the US dramas you can watch on UK services: 15-21 August

There are loads of great US dramas you can watch in the UK this week.

WhatToWatch

"It's the pinnacle of guitar music." Britain's new Prime Minister Andy Burnham is a fan of The Smiths, The Strokes, The Pogues and The Wedding Present

"If there's anything I’ve always loved it's soaring guitar bands"

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U2 to honour Shane MacGowan on new tribute album

A tribute album titled 20th Century Paddy is set to be released on 13 November, honouring The Pogues frontman Shane MacGowan, who passed away in 2023. The record will feature around 40 artists covering MacGowan's songs, celebrating his musical legacy. U2 has been confirmed to contribute to the album, performing…

The Independent UK

U2 to feature on tribute album to Pogues’ Shane MacGowan

Bob Geldof, Hozier, Johnny Depp and Primal Scream are among the other acts set to contribute to the record.

Evening Standard

Julie Pritchard obituary

Other lives: Founder of the Nottingham Forest fanzine Brian

The Guardian - UK

Johnny Depp and Hozier featured on star-studded Shane MacGowan tribute album 20th Century Paddy

A starry tribute album honouring the musical legacy of Irish legend Shane MacGowan has been announced.

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Bruce Springsteen, Kate Moss and Johnny Depp to appear on all-star Shane MacGowan tribute album

Irish artists, British indie legends and US stars such as Tom Waits also contribute, with Springsteen writing essay about the ‘bottomless humanity’ of the late Pogues frontman

The Guardian - UK

“Thank you for everything, for your friendship, your wit and your generosity of spirit, and of course for the music, forever a true friend and brother”: Pogues drummer Andrew Ranken has died, aged 72

He played with them all the way up to 2014

MusicRadar

The Pogues drummer Andrew Ranken dead at 72

Andrew Ranken, a founding member of the legendary punk rock band The Pogues, has passed away following a period of ill health.

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Cinemablend

Outer Banks’ Chase Stokes Reveals Why The Cast Is Ready For The Show To End, And I Really Feel This

Couldn't have said it better.

MusicRadar

“In operas, if you have a double aria, it's what the woman does that really matters. The man lies, the woman tells the truth": The story of Fairytale Of New York

MusicRadar looks back on one of Shane MacGowan's most enduring and beloved achievements

Evening Standard

Kirsty MacColl: A look back at her life from her iconic Christmas song to her tragic death

The Standard looks back at the life and legacy of Kirsty MacColl, from her iconic Christmas duet with The Pogues to her tragic death

Evening Standard

BBC 'refuses to play live version of Fairytale of New York' as track starts fresh bid for Christmas number one

The hit track, released in 1987, has never hit Christmas number one

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The Independent UK

The Pogues producer Steve Lillywhite: ‘Fairytale of New York is like a fine wine, it grows on you!’

FIRST PERSON: As a recording of the first live performance of the immortal Christmas song is released, the legendary producer and ex-husband of Kirsty MacColl reflects on what makes it so special. As told to Roisin O’Connor

Louder

The Pogues announce expanded 40th anniversary edition of their classic 1985 album Rum Sodomy & The Lash

Rum Sodomy & The Lash is getting another lash

Cinemablend

Madelyn Cline Said The Final Season Of Outer Banks 'Feels Like Season 1,' And That Gives Me One Specific Hope For The Story

I can't wait for our final trip to the OBX.

The Independent UK

The Pogues at Brixton Academy is a strange and beautiful tribute to Shane MacGowan

4/5 Avoiding staid respectability, this event – part of a short UK tour to celebrate the 40th anniversary of album ‘Rum Sodomy & the Lash’ – sees the audience singing along in bittersweet unison with the remaining band, younger musicians and guest vocalists

The Guardian - UK

Kneecap row: police assessing ‘kill MP’ and ‘up Hamas, up Hezbollah’ footage

News comes as artists including Pulp, Paul Weller and Primal Scream defend Irish rap trio from criticism

BANG Premier

The Pogues say that Shane MacGowan 'wasn't always drunk' and remember him as a 'hard worker'

The Pogues have insisted that their late bandmate Shane MacGowan "wasn't always drunk".

TechRadar

Outer Banks season 5: everything we know so far about the Netflix teen drama's return

Here's everything you need to know about Outer Banks season 5.

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