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The Irish Sun
21 hours ago
- The Irish Sun
Oasis fans gobsmacked as Hollywood heartthrob shuns VIP tickets for the crowds at Wembley gig – would you spot him?
OASIS fans were left gobsmacked as a Hollywood heart-throb mixed with throngs of gig-goers at Wembley. The Brit actor shunned swanky VIP seats across the London venue for a very ordinary spot in the crowd, where he was seen up off his seat and dancing to the array of Britpop hits. 7 A Hollywood heartthrob was seen mingling in the crowds at Oasis' Wembley gig Credit: tiktok/@milsward/ 7 He was clad in sunglasses and a baseball cap Credit: tiktok/@milsward/ 7 Fans praised Robert Pattinson, 39, for shunning VIP tickets Credit: Getty 7 Oasis delighted crowds at Wembley over the weekend Credit: X/oasis One fan was quick to capture Twilight star Robert Pattinson enjoying the band's setlist, clad in a baseball cap and sunglasses. The Batman movie star, 39, blended into the crowds in a dark blue T-Shirt, with model fiance Suki Waterhouse also present. He was captured in a video posted to TikTok, with the caption: "Went to see oasis and ended up seeing the LOML." In the comments, fans were quick to praise Robert for shunning celeb-only areas. One wrote: "Whaaaaat this is amazing." Another posted: "That's so great that they had normal tickets and weren't in VIP." A third noted: "OMG," as another put: "I'm sorry what." The screen star recently spoke out about his "sipping" diet which he employed to get into shape for his Batman role. BAND SHOCK Oasis' Wembley dates have been marred by the tragic death of one fan during the weekend. Oasis fan plunges to his death 'from upper tier' of Wembley stadium during reunion gig as witness reveals horror Liam and Noel both spoke of their "shock" following the tragic fall, which occurred during the Gallagher brothers' sell-out performance at Wembley on Saturday night. The man - aged in his 40s - was understood to be sitting in the upper tier of the stadium. The highest stands in the 90,000-seat venue are some 170ft above the ground. Police and paramedics attended to the man but he was pronounced dead at the scene. The brothers said they were "shocked and saddened" to hear about the fan's death. In a statement released on Sunday, they said: 'We are shocked and saddened to hear of the tragic death of a fan at the show last night. "Oasis would like to extend our sincere condolences to the family and friends of the person involved.' LONDON CALLING Saturday's gig was the fourth of seven London shows on Oasis' blockbuster reunion tour. The band crashed ticket sites when they announced they were making a comeback last year - as more than 14 million fans tried to secure a seat at the highly-anticipated gigs. Last month Liam and Noel reunited on stage in Cardiff for the first time since a backstage bust-up broke up the band 16 years ago. The Britpop icons then returned to their hometown of Manchester for five dates in July. They performed a 23-song setlist of classic hits, including Wonderwall, Don't Look Back in Anger and Live Forever to a roaring crowd of 80,000 people at Heaton Park. They will head to America later this month before returning to London for two more gigs in September. 7 Robert is best known for his role in the Twilight movies Credit: Andrew Cooper,SMPSP/Summit Entertainment 7 The Manchester band is currently on a run of gigs in London Credit: X/oasis
Irish Examiner
a day ago
- Irish Examiner
Julie Jay: It's hard to think of anything more harmful to the planet than being a parent
Since having children, I have become acutely aware that we have to mind the planet for the next generation, but I draw the line at cloth nappies and parting with my beloved wet wipes. I realise this kind of hypocrisy is up there with self-proclaimed climate activist Leonardo Di Caprio attending the wedding of Jeff Bezos, the king of consumerism, but on these points I cannot capitulate. We all know that wet wipes are environmental kryptonite, but they are my only weapon in ensuring the children are somewhat presentable and that bums are clean. Of course, I could use an old-school cloth, and I have done. But, then, if experts are to be believed, that cloth has to be laundered with detergent that goes straight into a dolphin's mouth. And so the never-ending cycle of self-loathing and eco-guilt continues until we slip off this mortal coil. When it comes to clothes — one of the biggest pollutants of all — I am all about buying ethically, but, realistically, it is impossible with small children. My eldest has shot up in the last few years, so much so that I have had to turn to fast fashion more than ever just to keep everyone ticking over. Circular fashion, we all know, is an absolute godsend to those of us trying to cut down on consumption, and we have always been about the hand-me-downs from day one, and have been returning the favour by donating to charity the second a t-shirt starts digging into the oxters, or if their dad purchases them a Meath jersey. But when it comes to basics, like socks, underwear, nightwear and other essentials, my moral compass goes out the window as I sniff out what's cheapest on the high street the way a pig might sniff out truffles. 'How do they make them so cheap?' a family member enquired when I recounted how little my latest haul for the ever-sprouting Number One cost me. I mumbled something about not wanting to know the origin story of the outrageously cheap Batman pyjamas, because, much like finding out how the sausage is made, sometimes ignorance is bliss. The impact of fast fashion is such that I honestly couldn't tell you when last — other than undergarments — I purchased a new item for myself. All my clothes are pre-loved and second-hand, and my metric for purchasing a top is now, 'Has somebody previously cried in this?' If the answer is no, then that item is not for me. I want a cardigan with mascara stains that are not my own. However, I absolutely do buy new bits for the children, especially now that hand-me-downs from friends and extended family have dwindled these last few years. Still, when shopping for my two I am often struck by the thought that there's something unavoidable, but nonetheless slightly repellent, in purchasing clothes for our children in stores that could potentially be guilty of using child labour in their manufacture. The dark irony isn't lost on parents, but the reality is that with the price of daily essentials skyrocketing, we have to be savvy, even if the slogan 'Made by children, for children' could probably apply. Nappies are also a huge cause of shame for me, because the nappy mountain is monstrous. Of course, it is inevitable, as a parent of a small child — though I have friends who have been truly admirable and gone down the reusable nappy route. None of them stuck with it for more than a few weeks, with one friend saying she ended up scrubbing so much she felt like a Victorian washerwoman, 'but without the corset'. GIVEN all these crimes against our habitat, it's hard to conceive of how being a parent is anything other than harmful to the planet. Still, we try our best to preserve nature, because safeguarding the planet is one of the most important things we can do for our children — along with teaching them to always thank bus drivers upon exit. One small thing we do for our local environment is pick up three pieces of litter and bring them home after the playground. This has become such a solid habit that, on our last visit, Number One came running after me with a crisp bag, scolding me for 'forgetting my rubbish'. It was only when I sensed the judgemental side-eyes coming from fellow parents that I realised the optics of my good intentions. Clearly, I now looked like a parent who happily comes to the playground just to litter it up, taking a perverse enjoyment in destroying a community amenity in much the same way people keep defacing the Luke Kelly mural in Dublin. 'This isn't actually ours,' I said to one fellow parent, in the same way you might unconvincingly insist to the next person in the queue that the messy public toilet was like that when you got there. Leonardo di Caprio may frame himself as an eco warrior, but I doubt he ever picked up a stranger's coffee cup minus gloves, like I did just this morning. Who needs eco warriors, when you can be a playground hero like me!?
Extra.ie
18-07-2025
- Extra.ie
Could an Irishman be newest Bond villain?
Bookies have tipped several Irish actors to portray the main antagonist in the upcoming James Bond film. The film series will return in the future, with the working title Bond 26 already in early development; despite no real details surrounding who will play 007. With the country already enjoying an Irish Bond in Pierce Brosnan, many are thinking that it's time for a Bond villain to come from Ireland — with bookies Betway saying that a supercomputer has put three Irish A-listers that could be up for the role. Bookies have tipped several Irish actors to portray the main antagonist in the upcoming James Bond film. Pic: Nicole Dove/Shutterstock Colin Farrell leads the pack for all potential Bond villains, with Betway saying that he has a 15.8% chance of being the next one to face James Bond. Of course, Colin has experience playing villains; with his most recent role as The Penguin in the latest Batman film and series of the same name seeing him receive critical acclaim. Former Star Wars and Dune star Oscar Isaac is second most likely to face Bond with a 13.8% chance of taking on the role, while Cillian Murphy — whose previously played villains throughout his career — coming in third with a 9.8% chance of taking on the agent. Cillian was previously tipped to play Bond himself, but quashed those rumours; telling Deadline that 'I think I'm a bit old for that.' Colin Farrell has been placed by Betway as the most likely villain for the next Bond film. Pic: Taylor Hill/FilmMagic Also an outsider to potentially be the next Bond villain is Barry Keoghan, who has an 8.5% chance of being Bond's next foe, while Aaron Taylor Johnson, who was previously tipped to play the man himself, rounded out the top five of potential Bond villains. Amazon confirmed that Bond 26 is in early development last month, with Dune director Denis Villenueve tagged on to direct. However, no word of a cast for the film has been confirmed; with Aaron Taylor Johnson and Henry Cavill both being previously tipped to take on the role. Cillian Murphy is third favourite to face Bond, while Barry Keoghan is also likely to be the primary antagonist. Pic: Lodovico Colli di Felizzano/WWD via Getty Images There hasn't been a James Bond film since the critically acclaimed No Time to Die in 2021, which saw Daniel Craig make his finale as Bond as he took on Rami Malek's character Lyutsifer Safin.
