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South Wales Argus
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- South Wales Argus
Gemma Collins beats Katie Price for ultimate night out girlie
The huns want The GC, 44, with the former Towie star proving popular with Gen Z, taking 27% of the vote, quickly followed by Katie Price (25%), and Alison Hammond (22%). Speaking about her own experiences with nights out and reflecting on the good times, Collins, said: 'Listen, the best part of the night is the build-up. It's the getting glam, the playlist, the group chat chaos, and those deep, hilarious, 'why did we even start talking about this?' moments on the journey to the venue. SlayStation is all about bringing the glam – a bit of hair, a bit of makeup, and a whole lot of fabulous. If you're stepping out, step out ready to slay.' The new research of 2,000 adults by leading train ticketing app Trainline reveals how vital glam is to a Big Night Out, adding to the fun and drama of the night as you get ready with friends, put the tunes on, and enjoy a drink or two, with three-quarters of 18-34 year olds (75%), saying the night out begins well before they get to their destination. Combining a get ready with me moment with 'out out' glam, Trainline is launching SlayStation at King's Cross in London on 7th June, so those heading to Beyonce's Cowboy Carter tour or those passing through the city can book in whether they want a last-minute touch-up, a photo-ready refresh, or a bit of glam, professional hair stylists and makeup artists will be there to get you selfie-ready for free - You may even see the GC herself. The new data also showed that one in five (20%) of 18–24-year-olds have revealed that they are prepared to travel a staggering 50 miles to get to their main event. The journey itself is no longer just a way to get from A to B – it's a vital part of the night, with 80% of Brits saying it's one of the most important elements, and over half (60%) using it for glam time on the go. With three-quarters saying getting ready is one of the most important parts of the night, one in five Brits now plan their outfit and 'look' up to one month in advance of their night out – perfecting it right until the last moment, with 70% of Brits using time on the train to perfect their look. Head to Trainline presents SlayStation to find out more and book your slot to glam up totally free of charge! Or simply turn up during the day as some walk ins will be available. Get your 'Big Night Out' off to a great start. Plan and book your train travel on the Trainline app . Sarah Helppi, UK Country Director at Trainline, said: 'At Trainline, we know that great nights out start long before you reach the venue – they start with the journey. "Whether it's touching up your look up on the train, sharing music playlists, or those conversations that only happen en route, travel has become an essential part of the night. That's why we launched SlayStation – to celebrate the journey and make it as iconic as the destination.' The research has also found Millennials are top spenders when it comes to getting ready for a night out, with 38% spending £60+ on their look, and over half (55%) being prepared to spend a further £100 on the rest of the night out. Closely followed by just under half (49%) of the Gen X generation willing to spend £100 on a night out, Gen Z then buck the trend with just two in five (40%) willing to spend £100 during the night out itself.
Daily Mirror
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Vic Reeves reveals he's quit TV for good as he shares major career change
Vic Reeves - real name Jim Moir - has revealed in an exclusive chat with The Mirror that he's given up TV for good and plans to spend his time dedicated to a different passion Vic Reeves was a comedy sensation when he burst on to our TV screens in the 1990s. Alongside his equally funny sidekick, Bob Mortimer, his surrealist humour had the nation howling. But after a career spanning nearly 30 years, he has quit showbiz to devote his life to countryside walks and painting. It may seem like a dramatic career move, but Vic, 66 – who now uses his real name, Jim Moir – says stage show Vic Reeves Big Night Out was intended to be a work of art. He says: 'I stopped doing comedy years ago now. Me and Bob don't have to go on TV to enjoy that chemistry together. When I started doing Big Night Out, I considered it an art project really, not a comedy. It ended up being that. 'All the work that goes around the production, being famous. I just never really liked being on TV that much. 'The last Vic and Bob was 2017, so that was the last time we did a comedy show.' But despite turning his back on celebrity, he is never idle. Jim, who lives in Kent with his wife Nancy, 50, says: 'I get up every morning very early, go into the studio, paint, and go out for a walk in the afternoon. I like that a lot better.' He credits his early childhood experiences in Hurworth, near Darlington, Co Durham, for inspiring his love of nature. And his fascination with the countryside bleeds into his artwork, which often features paintings of birds. Speaking ahead of his latest exhibition, called Knot Twister Prologue, he recalls: 'There were no laptops when I was a kid. I was outdoors, out in nature all the time.' 'When I was out walking with Nancy 20 years ago, I kept saying 'there is that bird', and I would describe it in detail, and so she wanted to learn about it. 'It gives you a reason to go out, but it is more random than train spotting because you do not know what you are going to see. It is a great excuse to be out there in nature. I never get sick of it. I love it. Knot Twister Prologue launches on May 16 at the Biscuit Factory as part of The Late Shows, Newcastle and Gateshead's celebration of after-hours culture, with special evening access from 6pm to 10.30pm. All works are for sale. It runs until July 16.
Times
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Times
Jim Moir: ‘I stopped wanting to play Vic Reeves'
Moir, 66, was born in Leeds and grew up in Darlington. After a mechanical engineering apprenticeship and an art foundation course, he joined the comedy circuit under the stage name Vic Reeves. With Bob Mortimer he created TV shows including Big Night Out, The Smell of Reeves and Mortimer and Shooting Stars. An accomplished artist, he has a son and daughter from his previous marriage and 18-year-old twin daughters with his wife, Nancy Sorrell. The couple live in Kent. I like to get four hours' painting in by 10am, so I'm in my studio at the bottom of our garden at 6. Halfway through I'll have breakfast: blueberries and yoghurt, occasionally a hard-boiled egg. I grew up on muesli — my mum reckoned
Yahoo
26-01-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Fun Lovin' Criminals legend reveals gig in our area!
THE former frontman of a rap rock group is set to make a return to live music in 2025 with a UK tour stopping in Bristol. Huey Morgan, the formerly of Fun Lovin' Criminals, along with his new band, Huey Morgan: The Fun Lovin' Criminal, perform a mixture of the band's classics and new music. The songs set to feature in the setlist include Scooby Snacks, The Fun Lovin' Criminals, King of New York, Big Night Out, Love Unlimited, Loco, and Couldn't Get It Right. Looking ahead to the tour, Morgan said: "After almost four years, I'm returning to what I've loved all my life; playing cool authentic music for cool authentic people." Introducing his new band, Morgan said: "The guys in the band consist of Mateo DiFontaine, who was one of the original members of Fun Lovin' Criminals. "He's on keys, turntables and lap steel guitar. "One of my oldest friends and the godfather to my children who is simply called 'King' is a singer in the Tangiers Blues Band, a group I founded in the late 1990s as a side gig with some friends in NYC. "He's on bass guitar and wisecracks." Morgan also praised the new members of his band. He said: "The new cats are tremendous additions to the vibe we bring to the live shows. "Leon James on the trap kit is bringing taste and flavour to my tunes and his energy on the set we've been putting together is gonna highlight what a dynamic and stylistic drummer he is." Morgan was the frontman of the eclectic American rap/rock outfit from 1993 to 2021. During that time they released six albums and sold over 10 million records across the planet, The band released six albums between 1996 and 2010 and sold more than 10 million records worldwide. Morgan has also enjoyed success as a radio and television broadcaster, author and DJ. He has been the host of The Huey Show on BBC Radio 6 Music since 2008. Morgan will take the O2 Academy Bristol stage on Friday, May 9.
