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Daily Mirror
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Driving force behind Oasis reunion uncovered and it's not Liam or Noel
Oasis left fans gobsmacked when it was announced that Liam and Noel Gallagher would be reuniting, but one woman is said to have been the driving force behind the decision Oasis are set to hit the road in a matter of weeks but the driving force behind the reunion has been revealed. For years, brothers Liam and Noel Gallagher had been at war ever since the latter sensationally quit the band i n 2009. But years before that, an internal war had been started. Liam, 52, is said to have questioned the paternity of Noel's eldest daughter, Anaïs, 25, in May 2000. Noel, 58, shares his daughter with his former wife, Meg Matthews. Over the years, the Manchester rock legends had become embroiled in various feuds, often hitting out at one another on social media and in interviews. Many had hoped that the warring brothers would eventually get back on stage together, with their mother Peggy, also hoping that they would one day put their drama behind them. In 2023, both brothers had said they were open to getting back together. But last year, almost 15 years to the day the band went their separate ways, it was announced that they would be getting back on stage together. "The guns have fallen silent," the brothers said. Now, it's been claimed that Anaïs, who has remained close to Liam, was the driving force behind the reunion. Sources claim the model and photographer had been supporting Noel following his split from Sara MacDonald. "Anaïs could tell her dad really wanted both his brothers, Liam and Paul, by his side after the split so was determined to get them back in touch," a source said. They went on to note that Anaïs' close relationship with Liam's sons, Gene and Lennon, helped her after she asked whether their dad would be open to listening to her. Speaking to The Sun, the source went on to add: "It was all very slow-going behind the scenes to get the brothers talking again. Anaïs spending so much time with her dad allowed her to realise how much he missed his brother, despite the jibes they both made. "It enabled her to plant the idea of a reconciliation on both sides. Thanks to her close relationship with Liam, she was able to call him." They added that she ensured both brothers didn't look back in anger. "Once Liam called Noel, the rest was up to them," they added. Despite Anaïs previously clashing with both Gene and Lennon, the cousins put on a united front in December 2023 when they all attended a Chanel fashion show in Manchester. The cousins smiled as they came together alongside Rúben Dias. The upcoming tour, which is due to kick off on July 4 at Cardiff's Principality Stadium, will boost the economy. Fans are projected to spend an average of £682.80 each on everything from tickets and travel to food, drink, shopping, and accommodation, generating an estimated total spend of £940.3 million across the entire tour. This figure closely rivals the £997 million spent by fans during Taylor Swift 's 2024 UK Eras Tour. However, the net economic impact of Oasis's tour - estimated at £274.4 million across the four host cities - is expected to significantly exceed the £122 million reported for Swift's 15 UK shows, thanks to a higher proportion of spending staying within local economies.
San Francisco Chronicle
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- San Francisco Chronicle
In ‘Shameless Hussy,' Anaïs Nin makes incest and bigamy look conflict-free
Spend some time with Anaïs Nin, and you might start to feel like a monk, wondering why your life isn't all bread, cheese and olives followed immediately by sex on a chaise and capped off by some zesty journaling about it all. But in 'Shameless Hussy,' there are good reasons why the endlessly quotable diarist, essayist and erotica author is better at following her bliss than the rest of us are — chief among them a wealthy, obliging and selectively unseeing husband. In Lynne Kaufman's biographical play about the prolific writer and lover, he's so undemanding that, unlike all the other major male characters, he never shows up to speak for himself. At its best, the show, which opened Sunday, April 27, at the Marsh, makes you look past the privilege Anaïs (Arwen Anderson) enjoyed to wonder what truly holds back the rest of the world from slurping up life like a luxurious beverage. As Anaïs glides from her banker husband to her actor husband (married to both at the same time), from author Henry Miller to psychoanalyst Otto Rank to her own father, in a blood-curdling incestuous episode (all the men are played by Johnny Moreno), she has something more than wealth. Whatever switch it is in the brain that perceives sexual mores and responds to shaming, hers is permanently flipped off. While hopefully the rest of us can all agree on the norm against incest, Anaïs' effortless flouting of other conventions is provocation and inspiration alike. 'Shameless Hussy,' directed by Warren David Keith, gets a huge boost in this project from Anderson, an actor with eyes so expressive you think you see in them the ocean that a childhood Anaïs describes from a sailing ship. They glint with mischief; then, when Anderson embodies Anaïs' mother, they ice out the whole world. But it's not just the eyes, of course. When Anaïs describes an abortion — 'The child is lying at the door of my womb, strangling me like a demon' — Anderson makes the tension in her body so palpable that you, vicariously, might feel faint. Her chewy French accent, however, amplifies a serious shortcoming in the script, which is that our heroine keeps teaching us life lessons in a ponderous, self-reverential tone — ironic for someone so disdainful of morals. It's a bit as if 'Bartlett's Familiar Quotations' had become a stage show. Toward the end, 'Shameless Hussy' even starts to sound like its own book-jacket summary had made it into the script: 'I wrote for 60 years. I wrote a woman's life from girlhood to the end. And left out nothing.' If that's true of the play as well, then Nin might not ultimately be the most intriguing dramatic subject. In Kaufman's rendering, Anaïs comes off as self-possessed to the point of simplicity: It's no big deal to bust out of conservative feminine norms, because it doesn't trouble her. The loop is closed. Conflict is nil. Let the men who cycle in and out deal with their own feelings of jealousy and recrimination. Anaïs floats above it all, a mystery that might not have that much behind it.
Yahoo
22-03-2025
- Lifestyle
- Yahoo
Young workers driving controversial retirement trend: 'Never felt better'
Young workers have started to take "mini-retirement" breaks from their careers in a massive shakeup from their older predecessors. The new work trend driven by Gen Z and Millennials involves several breaks sprinkled across your professional life to capitalise on your youth and avoid burnout. A Gallup survey recently found the youngest workers are significantly more burnt out than those aged 55 and older (50 per cent vs 34 per cent). Liz Leatrice is on a mini-retirement and said it's the best way for her to navigate the next few decades. "I'm not the only person terrified of going to an office every single day, [with] two weeks [of] vacation year, and then retiring at 65 and having to fit decades worth of living into your life," she said. "My entire goal with this is to enjoy my life to the absolute fullest when I'm healthy and young, while also being pragmatic, saving for the future and making sure I'm as healthy and wealthy as possible when I'm older." RELATED Young Aussies risk 'blacklist' as more commit unprofessional work act Centrelink $1,000 cash boost announced for Aussies impacted by critical event 'Red flag' NAB banker noticed before blocking $440,000 payment: 'Didn't add up' It's called a mini-retirement in some circles, micro-retirement in others, and even micro-dosing retirement elsewhere. Instead of taking a few weeks off every year with annual leave, the majority of workers embarking on a mini-retirement are quitting and taking months or even years off. This is where it splits from the more well-known career break term of a sabbatical. Under that model, you'll down tools for a few months and come back to the same those doing a mini-retirement will likely have to find new employment when they're back and won't be paid during their time off. Also, you usually only take a sabbatical once in your career, however, you could have multiple mini-retirements spread out over decades. There are a bunch of reasons why workers might want to do this, but many do it to protect their mental well-being. The thinking is that if you have an extended break, you'll come back more refreshed and ready to work, plus you'll get to do travelling or something exciting while you're young and mobile. Waiting until you're older means you might miss out on things you really want to see due to health or affordability issues. Tech worker Anaïs took six months off last year and said it was the best professional decision she's ever made. She admitted she had saved up a lot of money, paid off $70,000 from her student debt, and didn't have any children before she took the break. "I have never felt better. I've never felt healthier. I've never felt more rested. It's been amazing. I highly recommend it," she said. She claimed that when she started interviewing at some of the big tech companies, no one cared that she had taken the lengthy time off. Leatrice said you can't go into a mini-retirement willy-nilly though. The 31-year-old explained that she aggressively cut down on her personal spending after noticing she forked out $10,000 in one year on her appearance. She's since invested part of that money to ensure she had money up her sleeve when she would actually retire. She also said she's been able to achieve her micro-retirement goals by prioritising work-life balance, which can mean rejecting promotions at work. "If you're working 40 hours a week and making $150,000 a year, and you get a promotion, and you go to $200,000 but you're working 70 or 890 hours a week, your enjoyment of life and your hourly rate has actually gone down," she said. But entrepreneur Ben Askins revealed another rationale driving the mini-retirement trend. "Apparently it's because people are recognising that a lot of Boomers and Gen Xers, who perhaps thought they would be retiring, can't afford to and so [their] careers are getting extended," he said. "A lot of Gen Zs and Millennials are looking to say, 'Well, look, the old way was just simply work really hard to 60 or 65 and then retire and enjoy your glory years... I'm not sure I'm ever going to be able to do that', so I'd rather take smaller breaks, avoid burnout, and treat my career more of a marathon rather than a sprint." While it has its perks, there can be some downsides to the concept that might not be obvious at the start. HR recruiter Tammie Christofis Ballis told Yahoo Finance that having a few months or even years off can backfire down the line. "If you keep taking career breaks, it's not going to look good, because it looks like you're just going to pack up and go. Employers want longevity," she said. Ballis said if you take a decent amount of time off, you could be walking back into a very different industry. "You're now in competition with people that have recent experience," she said. "So why would I retrain you when I've got someone that I can pay a little bit extra and they can do the job straight away?" She told Yahoo Finance that people taking mini-retirements could risk having their salaries drop each time because they're not as employable as someone who's been consistently working. The recruiter said workers will need to evaluate whether they really need a mini-retirement or if they're just getting sucked in by social media videos of everyone travelling and having fun. Taking a year off would not only eat into your finances but also 12 months of no money being contributed to your superannuation, which could end up being tens of thousands of dollars by retirement age. Last year, KPMG analysis found the average age of retirement in Australia is now 66.2 years for men and 64.8 years for women. The last time the workforce saw Aussies working up to these ages was 1972 and 1971, respectively. The average ages for men and women to stop work 20 years ago was 61.6 and 63.3, respectively. There are a range of factors driving this trend, with some older Aussies being hit by the cost-of-living crisis and can't afford to hang up their work boots. Census data provided by the ABC showed that the number of Aussies aged 55 to 64 who owned their homes outright had halved over the last 20 years. The Super Members Council of Australia believes that 40 per cent of singles and 33 per cent of couples will end up using their entire superannuation fund to pay off their debt as they hit retirement. That's what's happening now and young workers fear they might never enjoy their twilight years and be forced to work into their 70s and 80s. A Macquarie University study predicted the age to access the pension will also slowly increase from 67 to 68 by 2030, then again to 69 by 2036 and then 70 years old by 2050. Matt Loop, vice president of HR company Rippling, told Yahoo Finance that bosses shouldn't stick their heads in the sand and avoid this trend. "Mini-retirements point to a shift in how Gen Z approaches work and life," he said. "They've watched previous generations be loyal to companies only to face redundancies or burnout. "These trends highlight a workforce that's rethinking the traditional employer-employee dynamic. Rather than viewing them purely as a negative, I'd encourage employers to see the opportunity here. "By understanding and adapting to these changing expectations, businesses can foster a culture that attracts and retains top talent – no matter which generation they come from."
Express Tribune
28-01-2025
- Lifestyle
- Express Tribune
Gen Z Mocked for 'Micro-Retirement' Trend: Taking Time Off to Prioritize Mental Health
A new trend is sweeping through TikTok, as Gen Z and millennials pledge to take "micro-retirements" throughout their careers. This movement, which involves taking periodic breaks from work to focus on personal well-being, has been gaining momentum despite its critics, who argue that it is merely an extended holiday. The idea of "micro-retirement" is to take time off work while still young, rather than deferring all leisure to the later years of life. Gen Z believes that this allows them to "make the most of youth" and "optimise [their] mental health." TikTok/ @uri8tor One TikTok user explained: "It's basically where, throughout your career, you time off instead of waiting [or] deferring [till] you're older to take all of your retirement." These breaks can range from a few weeks to a year, with many using the time to travel or work on personal projects. In a video, British creator Adama Lorna explained: "It's this idea that instead of waiting until you we're 60 or 70 to travel the world and try and indulge in these hobbies, you do them when you have your youth, energy and health - you dot them around your life." Despite its popularity, the trend has raised some skepticism. One critic commented: "The American mind cannot comprehend long term leave so they invent micro retirement." Another pointed out: "Isn't this just going on holiday?" The term "micro-retirement" was originally coined by entrepreneur Tim Ferris in his 2007 book The 4-Hour Workweek , although the reality of working a four-hour week remains elusive for most. Anaïs Felt, a 31-year-old American creator, is one of the prominent figures embracing this trend. She took six months off from her corporate tech job, a decision that she describes as transformative. "I have never felt better. I've never felt healthier, I've never felt more rested, it's been amazing and I highly recommend it," she said in a video. Despite taking time off, she maintains that potential employers did not seem concerned about her career break. "I will say I am interviewing with some of the top companies in tech right now and none of them seem to care." @anaisfelt If you can swing it, totally worth it imo. I should note I paid off my 70k in student debt and saved a sizeable chunk of $$ before taking the leap. I also am childfree. I come from a low income background and am the first person in my family to go to college and do this….so it is possible with the rught strategy, grit and resilience. ♬ original sound - Anaïs Other young people have shared similar experiences. Morgan Sanner, 27, highlighted that Gen Z is more open to non-traditional work models, such as freelancing and contract work. "I think Gen Z is interested in less traditional models of employment, in general. For example, we're far more likely to freelance or do contract work than previous generations," she said. While the idea of taking time off work appeals to many, it isn't always feasible for everyone. Anaïs admitted that she had planned her break by saving a significant amount of money and paying off a large portion of her student loans. "I also am childfree. I come from a low-income background and am the first person in my family to go to college and do it is possible with the right strategy, grit and resilience," she shared. Other creators, such as Leona Marlene, spoke about their own "mini-retirement" experiences, noting how stepping away from the workforce has led to personal growth and better health. "This has been the best decision we ever could have made for ourselves," she enthused, reflecting on the time she spent away after being laid off from a job she disliked. However, not everyone is convinced by the trend. One commenter questioned how individuals could afford such extended breaks, while another remarked: "My parents won't be able to retire at 65. 70 is unlikely for most millennials. Most of us are just getting by - quitting and taking that much time off is so impractical especially for the majority of people." Despite these challenges, many are hopeful that the trend will continue to grow in popularity. A recent survey revealed that 76% of young people aspire to become their own bosses, with 45% believing they can make a living through social media or by running businesses from their phones. The rise of "micro-retirement" is part of a broader movement among younger generations who are prioritising mental health, personal fulfilment, and work-life balance over career longevity and progression. Guy Thornton, founder of Practice Aptitude Tests , observed: "As the younger generations have begun to normalise a heavier focus on well-being and a good work-life balance, comes a new career trend." While "micro-retirement" may not be realistic for everyone, it is evident that young people are reshaping how we think about work, leisure, and long-term career planning.
