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Daily Mirror
23-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Ozzy Osbourne gave brutal four-word advice to Oasis stars Noel and Liam Gallagher
Since the sad news of Ozzy Osbourne's death was announced, tributes have poured in from all corners of the world, and one memorable story shows just how big of a sense of humour the singer had The music industry is in mourning following the announcement of Black Sabbath legend Ozzy Osbourne's death at 76. His family released a heartfelt statement saying: "It is with more sadness than mere words can convey that we have to report that our beloved Ozzy Osbourne has passed away this morning. He was with his family and surrounded by love. We ask everyone to respect our family privacy at this time." Tributes have been flooding in for the heavy metal pioneer, with one memorable tale resurfacing from a chat Noel Gallagher had with Absolute Radio in 2023. While discussing his album Council Skies, Noel shared an amusing memory of Ozzy, who was his neighbour in Buckinghamshire for years. Noel reminisced about an amusing piece of advice Ozzy once gave him, imitating his Brummie twang: "He said to me once, 'Bit of advice for you and your brother, try and smile a bit more!' And we were like, 'Oh, thanks for that, thank you,' you know." Fans have been reacting to the story since Ozzy's passing, with one remarking: "Imagine being told by the prince of darkness to smile more." Another quipped: "He wasn't wrong, was he!" And a third fan mourned: "One legend less, RIP Ozzy." Ozzy, who had been battling a mild form of Parkinson's disease since 2003, gave his final performance seated on a grand black throne just weeks before he passed away. The iconic event unfolded at Villa Park, a stone's throw from where the legendary Black Sabbath first united in 1968. Tributes have poured in for Ozzy, with Elton John taking to Instagram to honour him as a "dear friend and a huge trailblazer who secured his place in the pantheon of rock gods - a true legend". Elton, echoing Noel's previous sentiments about Ozzy's wit, added: "He was also one of the funniest people I've ever met. I will miss him dearly. To Sharon and the family, I send my condolences and love." Rock titans Aerosmith expressed their sorrow with a heartfelt statement: "We're heartbroken to hear about the passing of our brother in rock, Ozzy Osbourne. A voice that changed music forever. "From Black Sabbath to his solo work, Ozzy redefined what it meant to be heavy. He did it all with heart, grit, and that wild spirit only he could bring. "Our love goes out to Sharon, his family, his band, and the millions around the world who felt his fire. Rock on, Ozzy. You will be missed, but never forgotten!"
Daily Record
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Jason Manford to play Paisley Town Hall as part of tour
The comedian, actor, singer and presenter is the latest big name to announce a date at the iconic venue. Stand-up star Jason Manford is bringing his latest tour to Paisley Town Hall. The comedian, actor, singer and TV presenter will perform his new show - A Manford All Seasons - in March next year. He is the latest big name to announce a gig for next year at the town hall, which is firmly establishing itself as one of Scotland's premier show venues. Announcing the show, promoters said: 'Jason's been busy since his last smash-hit stand-up show but fans of his Absolute Radio show will know this nationally acclaimed comedian hasn't changed a bit.' Manford is one of the most recognisable names in British light entertainment, starring in television shows such as Starstruck, The Masked Singer and Sunday Night at the Palladium. Councillor Lisa-Marie Hughes, chair of OneRen, said: 'We're absolutely delighted to have Jason Manford join the list of big names to take to the stage at Paisley Town Hall. We're sure he'll be a big attraction. 'This is yet another sign of the reputation that the Town Hall is building among performers and promoters, who see that Paisley is a great place to bring tours to and where audiences enjoy coming.' It was announced last week that iconic Scottish band Wet Wet Wet will also be playing Paisley Town Hall in May next year. Tickets for A Manford All Seasons are on sale now and available at
Evening Standard
06-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Evening Standard
The Charlatans at Castlefield Bowl: 'that other Manchester band should take notes'
Since their last album, 2017's Different Days, polymath singer Tim Burgess has become more than an iconic indie frontman, solo artist, author, actor, label boss, festival coffee shop proprietor, breakfast cereal imagineer and yellow-haired human lighthouse. He's now a bona fide national treasure. His Tim's Twitter Listening Parties – during which he and celebrity musical guests would tweet along to classic albums as everyone played them along at home – were a communal sonic lifeline through the lockdowns of 2020 and 2021 and the last good thing ever to happen on Twitter/X. As the Listening Parties wended their way towards Absolute Radio, Burgess kept himself occupied with wildly imaginative and experimental solo albums – 2022's Typical Music was anything but – and his original baggy-turned-Britpop-turned-funk-soul band seemed a fading concern.
Glasgow Times
05-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Stand-up comedian Jason Manford to perform in Paisley
Jason Manford will take to the stage at Paisley Town Hall on March 6, 2026, as part of his latest tour, A Manford All Seasons. Described as "one of the most recognisable names in British light entertainment", Jason has entertained audiences through a variety of television shows, including Starstruck, The Masked Singer, and Sunday Night at the Palladium. Read more: More: Send us photos of your June newborn to appear in Glasgow Times Now, following the success of his latest tour, the celebrated comedian, actor, singer, and presenter is marking his return to live comedy. Announcing the new show, promoters said: 'Jason's been busy since his last smash-hit stand-up show, but fans of his Absolute Radio show will know this nationally acclaimed comedian hasn't changed a bit.' Jason's show adds to a growing line-up of high-profile acts at the newly refurbished Paisley Town Hall. The announcement follows the news that iconic Scottish band Wet Wet Wet will also be playing at the venue next year. Read more: More: 'Woooooweeeee': Popular country star to perform in Glasgow as part of upcoming tour Lisa-Marie Hughes, chair of OneRen, said: "We're absolutely delighted to have Jason Manford join the list of big names to take to the stage at Paisley Town Hall. "We're sure he'll be a big attraction. "This is yet another sign of the reputation that the Town Hall is building among performers and promoters, who see that Paisley is a great place to bring tours to and where audiences enjoy coming." Tickets for A Manford All Seasons are on sale now and are available through the Renfrewshire Box Office website.
Daily Mirror
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Frank Skinner's wife rejected four proposals before low-key wedding
Frank Skinner, 66, secretly married girlfriend Cath Mason in a 'small do' as she's said she doesn't want a big wedding, but before then he faced a round of rejections from her Comedian Frank Skinner revealed he and his long-term partner Cath Mason have tied the knot in a secret ceremony. But before the secret wedding, the comedian said Cath had rejected his proposals four times. The former Absolute Radio host and girlfriend Cath have been together for 24 years and share a son, Buzz, together – whom they welcomed in 2012. Frank, 68, and Cath, 56, tied the knot in a secret ceremony earlier this week, which was attended by one guest; their son Buzz. In a candid revelation from last year, the comedian divulged that he had popped the question to Mason, a talent agent, multiple times. He recounted how Mason, turning down the conventional path, didn't fancy a grand celebration or the traditional white gown but chose a "flowery dress" for their special day. Previously, Skinner has spoken about his repeated proposals, all of which Cath had declined, prompting introspective musings from the funny man. "Maybe it's some terrible personal reason that I don't know about," he mused. "That she doesn't actually like me as much as I think she does. Her parents got divorced, so she got a bit cynical about it and thinks if we get married it would be like a slight curse on the thing," he told The Sun. He revealed meeting Cath, 55, through his management company and joked that, at their ages, calling her 'my partner' felt less romantic and more like a professional liaison. Frank gushed over his secret wedding ceremony on the latest episode of his podcast, Frank Off The Radio. The news event surprised his co-hosts Pierre Novellie and Emily Dean, who cried with joy over the news. The TV and radio star announced: "Can you brace yourselves? You'll never guess what I did on Monday: I got married. I got f***ing married! "Don't be offended, we didn't invite anyone. Buzz was a witness. We got married not in a room but on the stairs at Camden Town Hall. "I said to Cath, 'Will you marry me?', and she said 'I'm not having a f***ing party! I don't want a load of guests. I'm not going in a church. I don't want a ring. I'm not wearing a stupid f****ing white dress'. So it went on. 'I'm not doing this!' I said 'Oh, forget it.' And then about two weeks later I said, 'Okay we'll do it your way'. I felt bad for the friends. I would have invited everyone." Frank then revealed how they decided to wed in the secret, low-key ceremony. He revealed: "The thing that no one ever says about getting married is it's quite embarrassing. How can I put it? It's a bit basic getting married. We've been together 20-odd years. Cath's not gonna wear a big white fluffy dress. "We hadn't told anyone except our child – I think you have to have them now, it's a modern marriage! Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue… and your children! "Anyway, we walk up the stairs me and Cath, and they said to Buzz 'Just plug your phone in there and you can play the music. So we entered to Lie Dream Of A Casino Soul by The Fall. That sounds gimmicky, like getting married by Elvis in Vegas, but in fact The Fall meant so much to me and Cath when we were in our early days, so it was actually quite an emotional thing." Giving more insight into the special day, Frank revealed Cath wore "a flowery dress" but "moaned about that". He added: "I said 'you can't have leggings!' When she was stripping away all the things we couldn't have at the wedding, I said, 'Can you at least wear…?'." Frank, who's real name is Christopher Graham Collins, revealed Cath isn't changing her name and won't be wearing a ring. He explained: "She said 'If I wear a ring, I'll feel trapped.' I said, 'you'll be married, you're supposed to feel f***ing trapped! That what it symbolises. It's like a shackle!'"
