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'Does it still pack on the pounds?' asks Jake Shears with a smile when I ask him if he drinks Guinness.
The 46-year-old Scissor Sisters singer is 'keeping off the booze right now, trying to get into stage shape' ahead of his band's first gig in Belfast in 13 years.
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Daily Record
14 hours ago
- Daily Record
Derry Girls fans only just discovering who Saoirse-Monica Jackson's famous mother-in-law is
Saoirse-Monica Jackson and Scots DJ Denis Sulta tied the knot recently in a super stylish three-day extravaganza. It was a joining of two modern day Celtic legends when Scots DJ Denis Sulta married Derry Girls star Saoirse-Monica Jackson recently. The loved up pair said 'I Do' at an achingly hip three-day Irish extravaganza just outside Kenmare in Co Kerry last week. The ceremony was hailed as 'iconic' by fans of the super stylish couple and included more than a few nods to Scotland. It featured a host of Irish music, an Irish storyteller, Guinness on tap, as well as tributes to Denis' own heritage, including his on point, traditional kilt with a Hebridean MacKenzie tartan, made by Glasgow firm MacGregor and MacDuff. His outfit featured a custom-made Montrose doublet jacket, topped off with his dad's own sporran and a family brooch. The groom - real name Hector Barbour - took to Instagram today to say he feels like the 'luckiest man on the planet' as he gets to grip with married life following his epic soiree. The Glasgow-born DJ, 32, said: 'I married the woman of my dreams and it was the most glorious weekend of my are hard to find for just how magical the whole thing was and just how beautiful @saoirsemonicajackson looked. "Seeing Saoirse walking down that aisle with all the people we love right there with us was without a doubt the happiest moment of my life so far. Nothing even comes close. "I couldn't be more proud of our darling family and friends and [I] am just so unbelievably buzzing from all the love and laughter over the weekend. "Thank you so much for all the gorgeous well wishes and all of the people that made such an incredible effort to be there and make it so special for us. I truly am the luckiest man on the planet.' Saoirse, 31, sported a reversible tartan dress as she headed down the aisle with her dad. She made the walk accompanied by the sounds of Dreams by The Cranberries, in a sweet tribute to Derry Girls, as well as with co-star Jamie-Lee O'Donnell as one of her bridesmaids. Followers were left bowled over by the fashionable celebration as the actress and her new husband shared a raft of stunning pics that captured their day across their own accounts, and Vogue magazine, which has profiled the event in the latest issue, thanks to Story of Eve. Sulta is already well known to fans of dance music, having graced the covers of coveted industry titles Mixmag and DJ Mag, as well as being crowned DJ Mag's Best DJ in their 'Best of British' awards series. He's also featured on BBC Radio 1's Residency show and booked spots at legendary clubs worldwide including Manchester's Warehouse Project, Space Miami, and Panorama Bar in Berlin. Derry Girls fans too have welcomed the Glasgow-born producer into their fold after his 2022 appearance in the final episode of the much-loved show. He had a cameo as a bouncer who chucked Erin, Saoirse's character, and the gang out of a Halloween party. But some diehards of the Channel 4 sitcom are only just discovering why the Scot is so familiar to them, even if they've never picked up a Mixmag, as he bears a striking resemblance to his mum, who is none other than Scots showbiz icon Muriel Gray. A former presenter of Channel 4's The Tube, the first female rector of the University of Edinburgh, and former host of legendary 1980s TV series The Munro Show, she's a very well-kent face to most Scots. Grey, 66, married television producer Hamish Barbour in 1991 and the couple have three children, including Sulta, who they welcomed in 1993. Fans took to the comments of This Is Our City star Saoirse's social media updates about the big day to express their delight at finding out who her very famous mother-in-law is. One said: "Wait, wait, wait, wait, wait…..Muriel Gray is your mother in law? ICONIC." Another said: "That's why he looks so familiar to me!" A third chimed in: "I had no idea your mum in law is Muriel Gray - a Scottish legend. While a fourth said: "Wow. Just when I thought my admiration for Saoirse could not get any higher. I see her beautiful mother and that her mother in law is the beautiful and talented Muriel. The genes. The genes." After posting her own celebratory snaps after the event, some of Muriel's fans were shocked to discover who her son and famous new daughter-in-law were. Giving a shout out to the Scottish designer behind her incredible Scottish inspired outfit, she said: "Our gorgeous big grown up married boy. We're from Scotland. Did you guess? Thanks to @joyceyoungcollections for being such a mensch as well as a brilliant Scottish designer." One fan replied: "That explains everything! What a fabulous wedding that looked. Everyone appeared so incredibly happy and all the wedding outfits were." Another said: "Oh wow, royalty! Please no more surprises, I can't cope!" One said: "Aw I thought he looked familiar but couldn't place him!! What a fantastic wedding." Another added: "OMG Had no idea that boy was your boy!!! So obvious now! Looked like the best day." Another said: "Muriel Gray is his Mammy? I grew up with Muriel explaining fashion on a Sunday to us." While a sixth said: "Wow. Just when I thought my admiration for Saoirse could not get any higher. I see her beautiful mother and that her mother in law is the beautiful and talented Muriel . The genes. The genes." Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. 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Scottish Sun
a day ago
- Scottish Sun
Derry Girls star poses with famous Scots mother-in-law at lavish wedding to DJ hubby
Fans flocked to the comments to gush over the great genes 'TOP DNA' Derry Girls star poses with famous Scots mother-in-law at lavish wedding to DJ hubby Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) DERRY Girls star Saoirse-Monica Jackson was spotted posing with her famous mother-in-law as she tied the knot with her DJ hubby. The Irish actress, 31, married Denis Sulta at Dromquinna Manor, just outside Kenmare in Co Kerry last week. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 4 Saoirse-Monica Jackson was spotted posing with her famous mother-in-law Credit: Instagram/muriel_gray 4 Broadcaster Muriel Gray is the mum of Scottish DJ Denis Sulta Credit: Instagram/denissulta 4 Saoirse honoured her husband's roots with a reversible tartan wedding dress Credit: Story of Eve 4 The pair danced into the early hours of the morning during the three-day bash Credit: Story of Eve Saoirse, who played Erin in the Channel 4 smash hit, honoured her new husband's roots by donning a reversible tartan wedding dress. In one snap, she is spotted beaming beside her own mum and Hector Barbour's mother, Scottish broadcaster Muriel Gray. Muriel told her 5,000 followers on Instagram: "My gorgeous daughter in law and her ridiculously beautiful mum. Some top DNA in there." Fans flocked to the comments to gush over the stunning photo. One wrote: "Wow. Just when I thought my admiration for Saoirse could not get any higher. I see her beautiful mother and that her mother in law is the beautiful and talented Muriel. The genes." A second put: "You're all so lovely and so very happy on this great occasion, enjoy." A third added: "One of the most beautiful weddings I've ever seen, joy and happiness to the happy couple." A fourth gushed: "Beautiful ladies, huge congratulations." A fifth added: "Bevy of wee beauts." The three-day ceremony featured Irish music, an Irish storyteller, Guinness on tap and photography by Story of Eve. Derry Girls star transforms Saoirse-Monica walked down the aisle linking with her dad to a sweet cover of Dreams by The Cranberries - in a touching tribute to her stint on Derry Girls. Looking every inch the glowing bride, Saoirse was joined by her co-star and bridesmaid Jamie-Lee O'Donnell, who beamed with pride as her pal said her vows. Sulta, real name Hector Barbour, also took inspiration from his Scottish roots for his wedding day look. The producer wore a traditional kilt with a Hebridean MacKenzie tartan, which was made by MacGregor and MacDuff. It also had a custom-made Montrose doublet jacket, and was adorned with his father's sporran and a family brooch.
Scotsman
2 days ago
- Scotsman
House of Guinness: when is Netflix show out
House of Guinness is coming to Netflix this autumn 🍻 Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Peaky Blinders creator is heading to Netflix for a new show. Steven Knight's latest series is about the Guinness family. But when can you expect the episodes to drop? Netflix has teamed up with the man behind Peaky Blinders for a huge new show. House of Guinness will tell the story of the family behind the iconic stout. Since the end of Tommy Shelby's story, at least for now, creator Steven Knight has not rested on his laurels. Already this year he launched A Thousand Blows on Disney Plus with Stephen Graham. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad It was recently announced that he is set to write the new James Bond film, which will be directed by Dune's Denis Villeneuve. His follow-up to Peaky Blinders is expected to release next year and is currently titled 'The Immortal Man;. He is returning to the well for another historical epic this autumn. Here's all you need to know: What is House of Guinness about? Louis Partridge as Edward Guinness in House of Guinness | Ben Blackall/Netflix Netflix has offered a first look at its next big historical epic to start this week. Created by Steven Knight, House of Guinness is about the Guinness family. The brief synopsis from the streamer reads: 'Set in 19th-century Dublin and New York, the story begins immediately after the death of Sir Benjamin Guinness, the man responsible for the extraordinary success of the Guinness brewery, and the far-reaching impact of his will on the fate of his four adult children, Arthur, Edward, Anne, and Ben, as well as on a group of Dublin characters who work and interact with the phenomenon that is Guinness.' Who is in the cast of House of Guinness? Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Jack Gleeson as Byron Hughes in House of Guinness | Ben Blackall/Netflix The show is set to feature plenty of recognisable faces when it lands on streaming later this year. Former Game of Thrones star Jack Gleeson has returned to acting and is part of the cast. One-time favourite to be the next James Bond, James Norton is also set to appear in the show. Viewers will remember him from Happy Valley as well as ITV's Playing Nice from earlier in the year. Netflix has confirmed the main cast for the show. It includes: Anthony Boyle (Masters of the Air, Manhunt) will play Arthur Guinness Louis Partridge (Disclaimer, Enola Holmes) will play Edward Guinness Emily Fairn (The Responder, Saturday Night) will play Anne Plunket (née Guinness) Fionn O'Shea (Normal People, Dance First) will play Benjamin Guinness James Norton (Happy Valley, Bob Marley: One Love) will play Sean Rafferty Dervla Kirwan (True Detective: Night Country, Smother) will play Aunt Agnes Guinness Jack Gleeson (Game of Thrones, In The Land of Saints and Sinners) will play Byron Hedges Niamh McCormack (Everything Now, The Magic Flute) will play Ellen Cochrane Danielle Galligan (Shadow and Bone S1 & S2, Obituary) will play Lady Olivia Hedges Ann Skelly (The Nevers, The Sandman S2) will play Adelaide Guinness Seamus O'Hara (Blue Lights, An Irish Goodbye) will play Patrick Cochrane Michael McElhatton (Game of Thrones, The Long Shadow) will play John Potter David Wilmot (Station Eleven, Bodkin) will play Bonnie Champion Michael Colgan (Say Nothing, The Regime) will play Rev Henry Gratton Jessica Reynolds (Kneecap, The Wolf, The Fox And The Leopard) will play Lady Christine O'Madden Hilda Fay (The Woman In The Wall, Spilt Milk (forthcoming)) will play Sultan Elizabeth Daulau (Andor, Wicked) will play Lady Henrietta St Lawrence When is House of Guinness out on Netflix? The historical epic is set to be exclusive to the iconic streaming service. Steven Knight has also partnered with the streamer for his Peaky Blinders follow-up 'The Immortal Man'. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad House of Guinness is due to be released on Netflix on Thursday, September 25. Fortunately that is just over a month away, so the wait won't be too long. The episodes will be released all at once on that date and will be available from 8am British time. For viewers across the pond that is 3am ET/ 12am PT. If you love TV, check out our Screen Babble podcast to get the latest in TV and film.
