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A biopic about Sinéad O'Connor's early life and career is in development, produced by See-Saw Films, Nine Daughters, and ie: entertainment, with a script by Stacey Gregg and directed by Josephine Decker, aiming to explore her rise to fame and activism.
Mourners including Johnny Depp, Bono, and Nick Cave attended the funeral of Shane MacGowan, the frontman of The Pogues and Irish punk rock icon, in his hometown of Negagh, Ireland. The funeral featured performances by Nick Cave, Glen Hansard, and Lisa O'Neill, with dancing in the aisles and singing along to Pogues songs. MacGowan's widow gave a eulogy, describing him as a genius and urging compassion and respect for those struggling with addiction. Former members of The Pogues played a traditional tune as one of the final songs of the service.
Shane MacGowan, the lead singer of the Irish band The Pogues, has passed away at the age of 65. His family announced his death on social media, stating that he died with his wife and family by his side. MacGowan had been dealing with various health issues in recent years, including encephalitis and an unknown condition that required hospitalization. Known for his storytelling abilities and iconic songs like "Fairytale of New York," MacGowan leaves behind a legacy in the music industry.