The words British Literature might initially scare you - you might be reminded of your high school days, where you were forced to recite Shakespeare and analyse Jane Austen for days on end - but we’re here to remind you of another side of British literature... modern love stories!

Jojo Moyes’ book 'Me Before You’ novel is a great example of this - and as we wait for the film-adaptation to be released into cinemas (June 16th for NZ!), we’ve compiled some great Brit-Lit reads that you should read in the meantime.

In the lead-up to the release of ‘Me Before You’ - the film adaptation of Jojo Moyes’ book, which comes out in NZ cinemas on June 16th - we've been thinking about our other favourite books that have become films, so decided to compile a list for you to peruse.

Before we get into our favourites, here’s some official info on the upcoming release:

You know when you’re watching a film and there’s an actor or actress that you’ve seen in something else and you just can't quite remember where you've seen them before previously? Well, we are here to help.

To celebrate the release of ‘Me Before You’ - which is out in New Zealand cinemas now, FYI - we decided to create a run-down of its talented cast-members, as many of them you’ll recognise from other films or television shows.

But first, here’s some official info on the new film:

It’s that time of year again!

The NZIFF (New Zealand International Film Festival) kicks off in mid-July in Auckland, so to celebrate we’ve created a handy list of our must-see films from the festival.

Check out our picks for the festival below…

‘Paterson’

Following her brilliant debut performance in New Zealand opening for Adam Lambert earlier this year, Melanie Martinez is now set to play her very first NZ headline show at The Powerstation in Auckland on Friday, August 12th.

A Coup De Main pre-sale will be available from 10am this coming Thursday! Click here to RSVP via Facebook for updates about the show and to be the first to get a link to our pre-sale.

The 1975’s Matty Healy made a heartfelt speech at Glastonbury 2016 during their set today, introducing their song 'Loving Someone' as a song about, "Compassion, and loving people, and I feel like as a young person I’ve got a responsibility to say something."

The Last Shadow Puppets warmed up the crowd for Adele today at Glastonbury 2016, playing the legendary Pyramid Stage, during which they delighted fans with a cover of David Bowie’s 'Moonage Daydream' - with a little help from Tame Impala’s Cam Avery.

Keep an eye out, Miles also plays a spot of saxophone!

Watch the full set below, as well as a bonus video of TLSP dancing to Tame Impala side-of-stage during their set...

Amy Schumer has revealed that she’ll be coming to New Zealand for the very first time, announcing a show at Auckland’s Vector Arena for Saturday, December 17th.

Schumer will also visit Australia as part of her 2016 world tour, hitting Perth, Melbourne, Brisbane, and Sydney before she ends in Auckland.

Tour Dates:

Saturday, 10-Dec-16
PERTH - Perth Arena

Monday, 12-Dec-16
MELBOURNE - Rod Laver

Wednesday, 14-Dec-16
BRISBANE - Entertainment Centre

With not long to go now until their new album, 'California', is out on July 1st, Blink-182 have dropped a music video for new single, 'Bored To Death'.

Watch the 'Bored To Death' music video below...

P.S. Keep an eye out for our NZ exclusive interview with Mark Hoppus up on CDM next week!

With The 1975 swerving New Zealand on their upcoming visit to Australia for Splendour In The Grass, we shall just have to satisfy ourselves instead with live-streams from European Summer festival season.

So without further ado, here’s Tinderbox 2016.

Setlist:
UGH!
Heart Out
So Far (It's Alright)
A Change Of Heart
She's American
Somebody Else
Loving Someone
You
Paris
Girls
If I Believe You
Chocolate