Shane MacGowan

Shane MacGowan’s widow reacts to Wham! beating The Pogues to Christmas Number One

She had endorsed the campaign to get 'Fairytale of New York' to the top spot

Harry Hill shares Shane MacGowan’s festive cameo on ‘TV Burp’

MacGowan sang 'Fairytale Of New York' with a runner dressed as a beluga whale on the show in 2010

Nick Cave remembers Shane MacGowan in new obituary: “I was a fan, pure and simple, and I will always be that”

The post-punk luminary penned his second, heartfelt tribute to the Pogues frontman

The Libertines cover The Pogues’ ‘Fairy Tale Of New York’ in tribute to Shane MacGowan

"RIP Shane, this one’s for you matey x"

Listen to David Byrne’s Christmas playlist featuring The Pogues, Phoebe Bridgers, Prince and more

The 19-track playlist spans different genres with songs to get anyone fully in the holiday spirit

Here’s the latest in the race for Christmas Number One with Wham! facing off The Pogues and Sam Ryder

Other contenders include Mariah Carey and Elton John

Remembering the musical greats we lost in 2023

In 2023, we lost iconic performers and characters who filled the world with their music. NME remembers them

Shane MacGowan’s widow Victoria shares plans to release book of his “unpublished” songs

The journalist and author opened up about her grief following the Pogues musician's death, sharing that she feels "like he’s still here"

The Pogues ‘Fairytale Of New York’ to be released on 7-inch vinyl for charity

Profits from the sale will be donated to Dublin Simon Community
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