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Yahoo
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
90s 'Madchester' legend back on stage in Bolton as headline star of ball
One of Manchester's most iconic stars will be back on stage in Bolton to ensure everyone has a ball. Bez, of Happy Mondays fame, and a 90s 'Madchester' legend will be taking visitors back to the decade for the 'Bucket Hats and Ballgowns' ball at the annual Backup North West charity ball. The event will be held in the 1887 suite at the Toughsheet Community Stadium and it's sponsored by PCG, Product Care Group. It will take place on Friday, June 20, and tickets include a drinks reception, two course meal and entertainment from the man himself. They can be picked up now – with a standard ticket costing £100 and a VIP ticket costing £125. Bez will be headlining the Backup charity ball (Image: Backup North West) The charity ball is being organised by Backup North West – an organisation which helps young people who are experiencing homelessness. Tickets can be bought from their website here ( Maura Jackson, CEO of the Backup North West said: "Bucket hats and Ballgowns is the Backup charity ball not to be missed headlined by Bez of Happy Mondays and more, fame or infamy? "The event will be an evening of fabulous food, entertainment and music to take you back to that amazing era of iconic Manchester music of the early 90s and beyond. Tickets are on sale now." The night will raise much needed funds to prevent homeless and rough sleeping among young people across Bolton. Every year the charity organisers a glittering ball. Have a story? Get in touch at Backup, formerly Bolton Young Persons Housing Scheme, was set up in 1992 in partnership with Bolton Council and Irwell Valley Housing with one house in Daubhill. The charity operates a number of houses where young people aged 16-25 can stay if they are homeless or at risk of homelessness. Their supported accommodation includes emergency housing, temporary accommodation, short and medium stay supported housing. READ MORE: Bolton woman holding 24 hour Danceathon for 5th and final time READ MORE: Bolton Wanderers charity football day for Bolton Hospice READ MORE: Bolton Pride celebrates tenth anniversary this weekend They also have non-accommodation based support jobs" target="_blank">work focusing on mental health, employment support and more. Young people can live in more than one of their services to make progress and develop more independence before moving on completely. They have different services to meet different levels and ranges of needs.
Newsweek
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Millennial Has Theory on Why Gen Z Will Be the Last Generation With Tattoos
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. In a viral TikTok video, a millennial woman has made a bold prediction: "Gen Z is going to be the last generation that has lots of tattoos." Ashley Bez, 41, from Brooklyn, New York City, made the claim in a recent clip where she reflected on the evolution of tattoos across generations. "Gen Alpha and everyone younger than them, they're going to look up and be like, 'Oh, old people have tattoos,'" she said in the clip. "Tattoos are very in the zeitgeist right now … You can show up in an interview with a neck tattoo." But Bez said that tattoos are about to drop in popularity. Her prediction stems partly from observing her 5-year-old niece. "She showed up to kindergarten picture day looking like a sailor," Bez said in the video. "She has had so many fake tattoos all over her body … I feel like by the time she gets older … she's already going to have outgrown it." Bez told Newsweek: "First and foremost: I have no idea what the hell I'm talking about. I made a prediction on TikTok and I'm glad it started a conversation and resonated with people, but nobody is paying me for my predictions." Pictures from the viral video where Bez shared the theory about Gen Z and tattoos. Pictures from the viral video where Bez shared the theory about Gen Z and tattoos. @dailybez/TikTok Bez said: "I believe the biggest reason younger generations won't get tattoos is because they can be expensive, and late-stage capitalism is trying to push as many people as possible into poverty." Still, Bez isn't anti-tattoo. Far from it. "I love body art as a form of self-expression," she said, adding that she hopes the tradition continues "in some way." Bez also touched on the generational contrast that sparked her musings. "As a kid, I learned from adults (baby boomers) that tattoos were a one-way ticket to a life of strife and joblessness," she said. "But, in my lifetime, they've become more and more accepted, which I love." The Pew Research Center found that, as of 2023, 32 percent of Americans have at least one tattoo, with 22 percent having more than one. Tattoo prevalence is especially high among millennials, with 46 percent of those aged 30 to 49 saying they have at least one tattoo. But, in recent years, there have been reports of a downturn in tattoo popularity, particularly as more people turn to tattoo removal and artists report a so-called "tattoo recession" in some places after an initial post-pandemic boom. In the comments, people shared their reactions to the theory on TikTok. "Tattoos have become a fad. People 30+ with no tattoos are more impressive now," wrote one user. Another posted: "Gen Z and younger are getting more conservative, that'd probably be the main reason." Others criticized the cost and conformity of modern ink. One comment read: "I think tattoos will fade in popularity because they are so expensive now." As the video gained more attention, Bez said she hopes that the buzz will help her fund her next piece of ink. "Most importantly: I hope my video gets enough views to help me pay for my next tattoo," she added. "It'll be my 8th one, and it's gonna be epic."
Yahoo
23-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Bez leads tributes to late Happy Mondays guitarist Paul Wagstaff
Happy Mondays and Black Grape star Paul Wagstaff has died. Tributes have poured in for the '90s music star, whose cause and date of death is still unknown. Ex-bandmate Bez, real name Mark Berry, led the tributes. Posting on Instagram the Happy Mondays and Black Grape star wrote: "Mr Paul Wagstaff (Wags), remembering the good times. RIP my friend." Scott Carey, bassist for Manchester act Paris Angels, also paid tribute, recalling the happy times he spent with Wags. Carey said: "His talent was innate as was his ability to sniff out a good time at 50 paces. He had a wonderment about his soul. A one off x." Wagstaff played guitar with Paris Angels as well as Shaun Ryder's post-Happy Mondays' project, Black Grape. Black Grape was formed in 1993 by Bez and Ryder, and quickly became a force to be reckoned with on the music scene. In 1995, the band hit the big time after signing with Radioactive Records. Their debut album It's Great When You're Straight... Yeah shot to the top of the UK Albums Chart. The record was a massive hit, producing three top 20 singles and earning platinum status in the UK. Wagstaff is survived by his long-term partner Tamara Smith.
BBC News
12-03-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Bargain Hunt: Show celebrates 25 years of antiques and auctions
From an £800 trinket box to a rusty ice cream fridge receiving zero bids, Bargain Hunt has seen thousands of items go under the hammer. The cornerstone of BBC One's daytime schedule and the nation's favourite antiques game show is celebrating 25 years on our are given one hour to spend up to £300 on three items at an antiques fair. The team that makes the biggest profit or smallest loss at auction wins - but it has been about the joy of taking part for many. "We literally went on it just to have a bit of fun to be honest, we weren't, should I say, serious contestants," said Jane Cooke, from Cardiff."Sadly, I was pretty poorly back in about 2017 so I didn't go out much."So I watched it every day then."And then, when I was better, my daughter said, 'oh, mum, we should, we should apply for Bargain Hunt'. And I stupidly agreed."Jane and daughter Megan took part in 2019, but she admitted they did "dreadfully", adding: "We lost £155."The show is made by BBC Studios in Cardiff, and remains hugely popular, pulling in an average two million viewers every format has also been sold to 186 countries around the world. Every year the programme receives around 35,000 applications from people who want to don the famous red and blue fleeces, to see if they can spot a bargain and make a profit. In total, 10,000 people have appeared on the show over the last quarter of a century. So what about the bargains that have been snapped up? The biggest profit ever made by a team on a single item was in 2002. Blue team Ally and Diane, alongside expert Michael Hogben, were shopping at Ardingly antiques fair in West Sussex. They paid £140 for a George Johnson 1908 Royal Worcester flamingo trinket box. It sold at auction for £800, making a profit of £660 and earning them a place in the Bargain Hunt history books. The biggest loss accolade goes to expert Tim Weeks and his blue team who paid £60 for a vintage, rusty ice cream fridge. Despite the auctioneer lowering the starting bid to just 50p, nobody bid and the item was programme has earned some surprising celebrity fans over the years too, from Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe and One Direction's Louis Tomlinson to author and presenter Richard Osman and Radio 2 DJ Tony Blackburn. Cheating scandal In 2018, for a BBC Music Day special, Bez from the Happy Mondays caused a cheating scandal that made the headlines when the band took on Pulp. When it came to the auction, it was discovered that Bez's girlfriend had been bidding on items. After the cheating was uncovered the ending was re-filmed, Bez handed back his winnings, and Pulp were victorious. The programme launched on 13 March 2000 and was hosted by the then-unknown presenter David Dickinson. There are now seven presenters and a pool of more than 20 antiques experts. Every programme now ends with the famous Bargain Hunt kick. Contestants, experts and the presenter all link arms in a line and kick one leg in the air. It started with presenter Tim Wonnacott and is now a staple of the show. But for expert-turned-presenter Danny Sebastian, one particular kick led to an embarrassing wardrobe over-enthusiastic leg raise in tight trousers caused his front zip to rip, all caught on camera. Danny said he now kept a spare pair of trousers and a sewing kit to hand. From Star Wars to tea towels So what is the secret to Bargain Hunt's enduring appeal? It's a game show, but there's no big money prize. In fact, contestants can be absolutely delighted with a profit of just a few pounds, especially if they secure the coveted Golden Gavel - a simple lapel pin, awarded if they make a profit on every producer Paul Tucker said: "It's simple and easy to follow and culminating with an auction always provides a platform for drama, excitement and fun. "As producers we can't be complacent and we are constantly refreshing the format but very careful not to 'break' it. "We have introduced new presenters providing diversity and variety to our line-up representing our broad audience. "We never 'churn' episodes out. "Each one is tailored and carefully scripted with considered inserts that we know our audience will connect with, whether we're featuring the largest Star Wars collection in a suburban house to the largest collection of historic hankies and tea towels." You can watch 25 Years of Bargain Hunt on BBC iPlayer and BBC One on Thursday 13 March at 12:15 GMT
Yahoo
17-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Happy Mondays are working on a new album
Happy Mondays dancer Bez has revealed that the Madchester legends are working on their first new album for 18 years.
