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'We all need a bit of love and affection that we didn't get anywhere else, but we get by making music,' said Sinead O'Connor

After years of being labelled part of a “freak folk” movement by fans, Devendra Banhart says he has finally embraced being one of its leaders.

An actor with dwarfism has hit out at the new film Wonka for casting Hugh Grant as an Oompa Loompa. George Coppen, 26, said the part should have been offered to an actor with the condition because there is already a shortage of appropriate roles for people with dwarfism. The upcoming movie will focus on the life of Willy Wonka, the mysterious character at the centre of the Roald Dahl novel Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, played by Timothee Chalamet. It features Grant as an Oompa Loompa trapped inside a jar. Sign up to our free Indy100 weekly newsletter In previous versions of the story based on Roald Dahl's novel Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, the characters were played by actors with dwarfism. Coppen, whose father played an Ewok in Star Wars: Episode VI Return of the Jedi, said: “A lot of actors [with dwarfism] feel like we are being pushed out of the industry we love. “A lot of people, myself included, argue that dwarfs should be offered everyday roles in dramas and soaps, but we aren’t getting offered those roles.” In the trailer, Grant’s character is seen saying: “I will have you know that I am a perfectly respectable size for an Oompa Loompa."Wonka replies: “An Oompa what now?” The Oompa Loopma says: “Allow me to refresh your memory.” “Oh, I don't think I want to hear that,” Wonka says. “Too late,” the Oompa Loompa answers. “I’ve started dancing now. Once we’ve started we can’t stop.” People commented on Grant’s role on Twitter. One person wrote: “Hugh Grant is definitely in his IDGAF [I don’t give a f***] era, every decision this man makes is insane and I love it.” Another wrote: “Thought another Wonka movie was unnecessary but now I'm sold, give me more Oompa Loompa Hugh Grant”. Wonka’s release date is 15 December 2023. Have your say in our news democracy. Click the upvote icon at the top of the page to help raise this article through the indy100 rankings.

Liam Fender opens up about his debut EP 'Love Will...', his new songs and indie rock star brother Sam Fender.

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Dermot O'Leary has been remembering the Sinead O'Connor moment that 'broke' him following her death, and is urging fans to watch it back in her memory. The presenter paid tribute on This Morning, noting his Irish heritage made her a 'proper icon'. "She was on the RTÉ Late, Late Show, which is this iconic chat show back in Ireland and she performed Nothing Compares 2 U, it’s beautiful", he remembered. "She was all dressed in red and it’s just with an orchestra, and you can just hear a pin drop." Sign up to our new free Indy100 weekly newsletter

After entering a not-guilty plea, Bam Margera was released on a $50,000 bond on Thursday, July 27

Lizzo has been taking her trip to Hobbiton, New Zealand very seriously. So seriously, she dressed up as Legolas while playing the Lord Of The Rings theme tune on her recorder and posted it online. The singer stood outside of a hobbit home as she effortlessly jammed to 'Concerning Hobbits', even attracting the attention of Katy Perry, who tagged her husband Orlando Bloom and joked Lizzo was 'coming for his job'. Sign up to our new free Indy100 weekly newsletter

Joe Rogan said, 'The crowd was incredible, if you have a chance to see them near you I can’t recommend it enough'

After Andy Taylor last year revealed he is battling the disease, Duran Duran want their benefit concert for the guitarist to help in the global fight against cancer.

After spending years having underwear chucked at him on stage, Justin Hawkins has said he wishes he got more flowers from fans – especially after one lobbed a piece of chewing gum into his mouth during a gig.

Neighbors recall seeing Sinead spending extended periods on her large balcony, seemingly lost in contemplation