In Pictures: Oasis fans in Cardiff sunshiiine for first reunion tour gig
The PA news agency is in the Welsh capital along with tens of thousands of the Britpop band's fans soaking up the atmosphere.
Some fans gathered at and took pictures of the Wonder Wall – a mural by Welsh artist Nathan Wyburn made out of 3,000 black and white bucket hats depicting Liam and Noel Gallagher.
Tonight's gig has been 16 years in the making. Many fans feared it would never come because of Liam and Noel's stormy relationship.
And the wait has been so long that some of the band's younger fans are seeing them for the first time on this tour.
With a penchant for parkas and bucket hats, many fans have been eager to join in with the band's distinct sense of fashion and style.
Some even took it a step further by imitating Liam's look completely.
Fans have come from far and wide to see their idols in Cardiff.
Huge sums of money have already been made from ticket sales alone. And this will be bolstered further when sales of merchandise are factored in.
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The Herald Scotland
40 minutes ago
- The Herald Scotland
How Edinburgh Book Festival found itself in the culture wars
At about the time Noel and Liam were getting ready to kiss and make up last year the EIBF found itself embroiled in controversy over sponsorship, a row which more than a year on has expanded to include funding and platforming. But how did we get here? And, perhaps more importantly, where does the festival go in the future? Read More: The controversy goes back to a longstanding sponsorship arrangement between the festival and Baillie Gifford, an investment management firm based in Scotland's capital. The company came under scrutiny due to its ties to the fossil fuel industry, as well as to companies operating in the occupied Palestinian territories. In 2023, climate activist Greta Thunberg cancelled a scheduled appearance at the book festival as she accused Baillie Gifford of 'greenwashing' in their sponsorship of the festival, which she said allowed them and other companies "the social licence to continue operating". She concluded: "I cannot and do not want to be associated with events that accept this kind of sponsorship." Last year the group Fossil Free Books called for literary festivals to end their relationships with the company unless it divested from such activities, after The Ferret found it had up to £5bn invested in companies which make money from the oil, coal or gas sectors at the end of 2022. Fossil Free Books also accused the firm of having "nearly £10bn invested in companies with direct or indirect links to Israel's defence, tech and cybersecurity industries, including Nvidia, Amazon and Alphabet". A 2023 report named Baillie Gifford as one of the top investors in companies involved with illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank. Baillie Gifford says both of these claims are misleading. Baillie Gifford and the festival agreed to end their sponsorship The company says it is a "small investor" in three companies "that have been identified as having activities in the Occupied Palestinian Territories", and that only 2% of its funds are invested in companies related to fossil fuels. Fossil Free Books has said the 2% figure equates to between £2.5bn and £5bn, while Arts Workers for Palestine Scotland said Ballie Gifford holds investments in which advertises accommodation in the occupied West Bank; Cemex, which previously operated factories in the occupied territory through a subsidiary and has been accused of supplying materials for barricades and border walls; and Cisco Systems which provides services for the [[Israel]]i military. In May last year, the Edinburgh International Book Festival announced it would be ending its partnership with Baillie Gifford but made clear they had only done so due to "intolerable" pressure and the risk of the festival being disrupted. Allan Little, chair, said: 'Our team cannot be expected to deliver a safe and sustainable festival this August under the constant threat of disruption from activists. This was a pragmatic response to that reality. 'Funding for the arts is now in a perilous position and we should all be clear that without the support of our partners and donors, the future of festivals like ours – and all of the benefits these events bring to authors and readers alike – is in jeopardy." The activists had therefore succeeded in their goal but at the potential cost, according to the EIBF, of the festival itself. In June though, The Herald revealed that [[Edinburgh]]-based author Sir Ian Rankin had agreed to become a major financial backer of the event alongside fellow author Jenny Colgan, additional funding from the Scottish Government, and money from the People's Postcode Lottery. So, controversial sponsor gone but the book festival remains – everybody's happy, right? Well, not quite. The one-off funding from the Scottish Government, amounting to £300,000 to help the festival pay for its long-running schools programme for the next three years, proved controversial. The announcement of the funding came just weeks after Liz Lloyd, Nicola Sturgeon's former chief of staff, was appointed as director of the festival. Read More: There is a key distinction here in that while the announcement was made after the appointment, the decision on funding was made long beforehand, ministers taking the decision on March 28 and Ms Lloyd not being appointed until May. Nonetheless Lothian Conservative MSP Sue Webber told the Daily Record: "SNP ministers should come clean on how this funding was awarded and if there was any lobbying from former colleagues who were once at the heart of the nationalist government.' While there is no suggestion of any wrongdoing, the injection of further public money brought further controversy to the festival. After all, many asked, why should the taxpayer foot the bill for a sponsorship lost because of targeting by activists? The counter-argument, of course, would be to ask why a cultural institution liked the Edinburgh International Book Festival needs a controversial corporate sponsor in the first place. There was criticism, too, from the anti-woke brigade who felt that the festival was insufficiently open to debate on various culture war issues. One given example was a lack of invite for Susan Dalgety and Lucy Hunter Blackburn, who edited the gender critical tome The Women Who Wouldn't Wheesht, released in May 2024. The narrative was that a bestseller about and by Scots was not being given a platform, which could only be for ideological reasons. The Women Who Wouldn't Wheesht could accurately be described as such given it debuted at number three on the Sunday Times Bestsellers List, though it dropped off of there pretty quickly and by the imperfect science of Amazon rankings is probably now selling 250-300 copies per month in its various formats a little over a year after its release, a respectable if not earth-shattering number. It might be tempting to suggest that both the climate campaigners and the gender critics are a small but passionate bunch capable of creating noise beyond their numbers, but then they'd both get very angry, which is probably why no-one has suggested that. The closest anyone has come is Edinburgh East and Musselburgh MP Chris Murray who told The Herald: "It's getting pelters because people think it's either too woke or not woke enough, or that it's taking money from a big business or the public sector. 'And actually, I think we need to take a step back and remember what the book festival is for; the book festival is supposed to be a festival of, fundamentally, ideas.' Thankfully organisers can expect things to calm down a bit this year, with the headline event of the festival the launch of [[Nicola Sturgeon]]'s memoirs, dealing with Brexit, Covid, Boris Johnson, Alex Salmond and the independence campaign. No-one and nothing likely to get people worked up in there, surely? When it comes to the matter of sponsorship and invites there is, clearly, a line to be drawn somewhere. The author Val McDermid accused those protesting Baillie Gifford on the grounds of climate and Israel of 'virtue signalling', saying: "No-one is saying that Baillie Gifford is white than white. But there is no such thing as a clean sponsor." That may well be true, but where does one draw the line? 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In all matters of contention a line has to be drawn somewhere, and those on the wrong side of it will be unhappy. The challenge for the Edinburgh International Book Festival, and others like it, would appear to be how to keep as many as possible on the right side.
Wales Online
an hour ago
- Wales Online
Superdrug's £13 alternative to Catherine Zeta-Jones' favourite Tom Ford perfume
Superdrug's £13 alternative to Catherine Zeta-Jones' favourite Tom Ford perfume 'My favourite perfume. The scent lasts forever and reminds me of hot summer nights' Welsh actress Catherine Zeta-Jones has revealed her favourite fragrance and shoppers can buy it from high-end retailers (Image: Getty Images) Sometimes, when we stumble upon a perfume, we know it's a special one if it takes us back to a specific time or place. Welsh actress Catherine Zeta-Jones, who is known for her elegance and beauty, has revealed her favourite fragrance that does exactly that - and it can be bought from high-end retailers. The actress and singer, known for starring in Chicago and The Legend of Zorro, revealed in an interview with Glamour back in 2021 that one of her favourite scents was Tom Ford Jasmin Rouge. As it suggests in the name, the perfume contains Jasmine, which, according to the actress, "evokes such wonderful memories for [her]". During the interview, Catherine said: "We have a lot of jasmine around the property in Mallorca, and I always take my last swim as the sun is going down. That's when the jasmine really starts to flourish and you can smell it." READ MORE: The eyeshadow mistake most women over 50 make and the best products to use instead LATEST: Liz Earle skincare set hailed 'amazing for older skin' now half price in sale A 50ml bottle of Tom Ford Jasmin Rouge could cost you in the range of £188.70 to £222 from retailers such as John Lewis, Selfridges and from the Tom Ford website. The Tom Ford scent is described as 'voluptuous', 'sensuous' and 'audacious', combining the 'unexpected blend' of Jasmine with sage and spices. Tom Ford Jasmin Rogue comes in a deep red bottle with a gold front, which evokes glamour. It's easy to see why a Hollywood star like Catherine Zeta-Jones loves a scent like this. For the latest TV and showbiz gossip sign up to our newsletter . While the scent may be popular with Catherine Zeta-Jones, its hefty price tag may be enough to put some people off from buying it. If you are looking for a similar scent but from an alternative retailer - and more importantly, for a more affordable price, there are other options out there. A 50ml bottle of Tom Ford Jasmin Rouge could cost you in the range of £188.70 to £222 from retailers such as John Lewis, Selfridges and from the Tom Ford website (Image: Selfridges) The NOU Jasmin Perfume for Women EDP 50ml, for example, was £27.10 but is now £11.20 at Superdrug, providing a £15.90 saving for beauty enthusiasts. The NOU Jasmin Perfume combines 'captivating' jasmine notes for a 'floral and alluring scent that lasts' according to the retailer. While there are no reviews of the perfume on Superdrug's website, there are on Amazon's site, which is currently selling the perfume for a marginally higher price of £12.99. So far, NOU Jasmin Perfume on Amazon has received a rating of 3.6 out of five stars based on 64 global reviews. "Love the fragrance," one happy reviewer said. "Exactly Jasmin smell. If you compare this to south India wedding, this smell you will get commonly as Jasmine flower we use in wedding for decorations/ for hair etc". But not everyone was pleased with the perfume and gave it a three-star rating. They reviewed: "Smells nice and a bit like jasmine but the perfume doesn't last long". However, another customer said it had a "very gentle scent", while another said it was "perfect". Elsewhere, those looking for a jasmine scent for a decent price could also purchase the Yardley English Jasmine Eau de Toilette 125ml from Boots, originally priced at £18 but now £6 cheaper at £12. The Boots fragrance has a floral scent, with notes of lemon and mandarin, mixed with 'delicate' notes of calamondin and frangipani, which complements the rich floral jasmine scent. The fragrance has received a rating of 3.9 out of five stars and 29 reviews. One customer was seemingly happy with their purchase and reviewed: "The scent is sooooooo good the citrusy floral scent just captures you. "The scent last long for about 3 hours and I love the packaging as it gives a rich look. It is also very cheap and worth the money and also love the fact that it is vegan friendly so I can recommend to my vegan friends". Like Catherine Zeta-Jones, this perfume evoked memories for one shopper. In their review, they penned: "Yardleys is a brand that reminds me of my Grandma, yet it's a brand I have grown to love over the years. "This scent is beautiful, not too strong that it overpowers the room but fresh enough. I have been wearing this perfume for the last month and have had several compliments. "This is a brand I have bought before and will definitely continue to buy. This product is value for money and I've even heard this particular scent be compared to Gucci. The packaging is good quality as well as a well made bottle." But the perfume didn't suit everyone. One shopper claimed: "The perfume isn't as strong as others nor does it last as long as I would have liked it to, the scent doesn't resemble jasmine, it's more like a wood smell, however the size of the bottle is good value for money, + it's vegan so it works well for a wider range of people". However, other customers were of a different view. This reviewer said: "I absolutely love Yardley London English Jasmine Eau de Toilette! The scent is fresh, floral, and beautifully delicate, making me feel elegant and confident every time I wear it. "It has the perfect balance—light enough for everyday use but still long-lasting. The jasmine notes are so natural and refreshing, not too overpowering, just the right amount of sophistication. "The packaging is also lovely, simple yet classy. Plus, I appreciate that it's made with 94% natural ingredients and is vegan & cruelty-free. It's truly one of my favourite fragrances!" Catherine Zeta-Jones isn't the only one to love Tom Ford Jasmin Rogue. While there are no reviews on the Selfridges and Tom Ford website, on John Lewis's website, the perfume has received a rating of five out of five stars based on eight reviews. One customer said: "My favourite perfume. The scent lasts forever and reminds me of hot summer nights." Another described it as "truly amazing and unique". And while one praised it as "refreshing and lasting", they had an issue with one thing. They added: "Absolutely love it. It's expensive but well worth it. However, not sure about the bottle's design, could do better; the bottle is masculine looking whereas the scent is delicate." Article continues below While another happy shopper remarked: "My partner is really happy with this product. One more added to her perfume collection. Great price too!"
Daily Mirror
an hour ago
- Daily Mirror
Noel Gallagher hits out at Oasis fans after being booed at London gig
Noel Gallagher told off fans at the band's London gig after he dedicated a song 'to all Mancunians' and faced boos from members of the audience Noel Gallagher struggled to hold back his temper after fans at one of Oasis' London gigs started to boo him when he asked the crowd if there was anyone from Manchester. With his acoustic guitar around his shoulders, Noel stood before a sprawling crowd but only had eyes for a few particular people who had upset him. Wearing a black t-shirt and a pair of denim jeans, Noel asked the crowd: "Any Mancunians we got in the house?" And in response, a roar of cheers erupted from the audience - apart from a few people towards the front of the stage. Hearing the boos, Noel hit back at the culprits in the packed audience. This comes after Jeremy Vine reveals what will happen if Joey Barton fails to pay staggering legal bill. Staring directly at the fans, the singer, 58, said: "What you f****g booing for? You're only here because of Mancunians. You're only here because of Manchester aren't you? You want to be us? What you booing for?" Seconds later, he strummed his guitar and turned his back to the audience after dedicating his next song to "all Mancunians". It has been over a decade since the band performed together on stage. And while the brothers, Noel and Liam Gallagher have seemingly been getting along, during last week's performance it showed that the brothers have put their troubled past firmly behind them. Sixteen years ago, following a huge argument while in Paris, the band announced their split and both Liam and Noel went their separate ways and pursued solo careers. During last Wednesday's Wembley gig amid their Oasis 25 tour, Liam dedicated a song to his older brother, leaving many fans overwhelmed with emotion. Just moments before he started to sing he addressed the crowd saying: "Now I've gotta dedicate this next tune to our kid - Stand By Me." The special moment was caught on video by a fan who posted it to X. And it only took minutes before the world of social media rushed to the comment section. One person said: "Stop I'll cry'; 'Oh my heart." Another wrote: "I love this! Wish I could be at one of these biblical gigs!!!I love Oasis. xxxx."
