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Daily Mail
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Zoe Ball shares rare snap with children Woody, 24, and Nellie, 14, as they enjoy family day out with her famous dad Johnny Ball, 86
Zoe Ball enjoyed a wholesome day with her family on Sunday as she took to Instagram to share a sweet snap of her children and dad Johnny Ball. The radio presenter, 54, was joined by her son Woody, 24, and daughter Nellie, 14, as well as her famous dad Johnny, 86, and stepmother Dianne, 74. Enjoying a day out at the Big Beach Café in Hove, the foursome beamed in the snap as Zoe penned: 'Sunday in the park with...' alongside a sun and love heart emoji. Zoe, who returned to BBC Radio 2 earlier this month, shares both children with her ex husband Norman Cook, better known as DJ Fatboy Slim. Yet Woody, who is also pursuing a career in music, has insisted he has 'sweated his way through the industry' rather than relying on his parents too much. He told new! magazine: 'I definitely felt that way [pressure] at the beginning, but my parents have been really good at putting me out on my own and letting me do it myself. 'I've sweated my way through the industry, I think people started to see that.' Although the ' nepo baby ' name tag has been thrown around, Woody argued it doesn't bother him, and credited his parents' support for his success rather than their jobs. He explained: 'I don't mind. I can't tell you who I'd be without my parents. They gave me the best education ever from them. 'They are the most generous, loving, kind, hard-working people on earth, and that's what they've given me. I feel like I owe it all to that.' Woody previously pointed out it's 'not his job to care' what people think about him or his family ties. He told Bang Showbiz: 'Throughout school I was bullied and stuff, sometimes at parties people would say 'Shut up Fatboy's son'. 'It's opened up more doors, people always remember me. 'I'm quite eclectic, I'm quite weird. I share DNA with my parents. I'm always gonna be a bit like them in the end. Woody, who is also pursuing a career in music, has insisted he has 'sweated his way through the industry' rather than relying on his parents too much 'Genetically I'm mildly similar but it's not my job to care. 'I cater to the people who love my music, they f****** love it. My music speaks for itself and I do not have to prove it to anyone.' Meanwhile Zoe returned to BBC Radio 2 earlier this month after stepping down from her breakfast show in December to 'focus on her family', bidding farewell to her £950,000 salary. Her departure came after an extended break earlier in the year when her mother Julia died from cancer, and she decided to enjoy some time off with her family before returning in May with a new project. In February, Radio 2 officially announced programme changes, including a new weekly show with Zoe (1-3pm). Helen Thomas, Head of Radio 2, said: 'Zoe is one of the UK's most loved presenters, so I'm thrilled to announce that she has a new home on Radio 2 on Saturday lunchtimes, plus she'll be hosting various specials for us throughout the year.' And welcoming listeners to her new show she announced: 'Hello it's me, oh it's lovely to be back on a Saturday. 'This is where it all began for me back when I used to sweep up and make the teas.' Happy to see the star's return, a viewer wrote: 'Great to have you back, Saturday afternoon is much better than having to wake up early' After proceeding to read out some other well wishes she then added: 'It is lovely to be here thanks for all your messages'.
Daily Mail
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Fatboy Slim and Zoe Ball's DJ son Woody Cook, 24, insists he's 'sweated his way through the industry' as he opens up on 'nepo baby' discourse
Fatboy Slim and Zoe Ball 's son has insisted he has 'sweated his way through the industry'. Woody Cook, 24, has said that while he has followed in his famous parents' footsteps and become a DJ, he still put in the work rather than relying on his parents too much. He told new! magazine: 'I definitely felt that way [pressure] at the beginning, but my parents have been really good at putting me out on my own and letting me do it myself. 'I've sweated my way through the industry, I think people started to see that.' Although the ' nepo baby ' name tag has been thrown around, Woody argued it doesn't bother him, and credited his parents' support for his success rather than their jobs. He explained: 'I don't mind. I can't tell you who I'd be without my parents. They gave me the best education ever from them. 'They are the most generous, loving, kind, hard-working people on earth, and that's what they've given me. I feel like I owe it all to that.' Woody previously pointed out it's 'not his job to care' what people think about him or his family ties. He told Bang Showbiz: 'Throughout school I was bullied and stuff, sometimes at parties people would say 'Shut up Fatboy's son'. 'It's opened up more doors, people always remember me. 'I'm quite eclectic, I'm quite weird. I share DNA with my parents. I'm always gonna be a bit like them in the end. 'Genetically I'm mildly similar but it's not my job to care. 'I cater to the people who love my music, they f****** love it. My music speaks for itself and I do not have to prove it to anyone.' His comments come after Zoe returned to 'where it all began' on BBC Radio 2 as her listeners gushed over her new debut on Saturday. The radio presenter, 54, has returned to the station with her new Saturday afternoon show which saw the star play some of her favourite music and reconnecting with listeners. Starting off her new segment she announced: 'Hello it's me, oh it's lovely to be back on a Saturday. 'This is where it all began for me back when I used to sweep up and make the teas.' Happy to see the star's return, a viewer wrote: 'Great to have you back, Saturday afternoon is much better than having to wake up early' After proceeding to read out some other well wishes she then added: 'It is lovely to be here thanks for all your messages'. Zoe stepped down from her BBC Radio 2 breakfast show in December to 'focus on her family', bidding farewell to her £950,000 salary. Her departure came after an extended break earlier in the year when her mother Julia died from cancer, and she is now enjoying some time off with her family before returning in May with a new project. In February, Radio 2 officially announced programme changes, including a new weekly show with Zoe (1-3pm). She will also be hosting two specials, including a BBC TV show celebrating Elaine Paige's 60-year career in showbusiness. Earlier this year Woody told how his parents have been 'gardening', 'doing puzzles' and working in a local café since she quit her six-figure radio job. Speaking exclusively to MailOnline, he gave an insight into how she has been spending her time since quitting her job, focusing on 'gardening' and 'doing puzzles'. He admitted it has been 'funny' watching his 'crazy party' parents Zoe and Norman Cook, also known as Fatboy Slim, ditching wild nights out for more calm hobbies. 'In the last five years, it's been funny watching my parents take up gardening both of them,' Woody - who was promoting his Specsavers partnership - shared. 'These crazy party people I grew up with are now gardening, making puzzles and working in the local café. 'It's very funny to see that transitional period, just as I'm kind of leaving the nest and now at the start of something big for me in music.' Fatboy Slim has owned the Big Beach Cafe in Hove, East Sussex since 2013. Zoe and Norman were known for their hard-partying ways back in the 2000s and have both since spoken about their battles with alcohol. They tied the knot in 1999 and welcomed their son Woody and a daughter Nelly, 15, together before they split up in 2016, though they remain very close friends.
Yahoo
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
The Independent announces inaugural content partnership with Latitude 2025
The Independent is pleased to announce its inaugural content partnership with Latitude for 2025, bringing exclusive discussions to festival fans in the build-up to the event and live on stage in Suffolk. Through June and July, weekly interviews will be broadcast on Instagram Live, with some of The Independent's top journalists in conversation with some of the brilliant musicians, authors and comedians on this year's Latitude lineup. Each talk will focus on one of the main pillars that Latitude is celebrated for, weaving in insight and expertise from The Independent's journalists. Beginning on 9 July with a Music discussion, the Instagram Live interview series will then cover Comedy (16 June), Debate (23 June), Wellness (30 June) and Literature and Theatre (7 July). ADVERTISEMENT The evening Instagram Lives will be available to watch on both The Independent and Latitude channels, allowing festival fans an early preview of what to expect at the main event. Guests for the Instagram Live talks will be announced in the coming weeks. At the festival itself, which takes place between 24 to 27 July, a writer from The Independent will host a talk with a much-loved and soon-to-be-announced act on the Listening Post stage. Fatboy Slim is one of the headliners at this year's Latitude Festival (Samir Hussein/Getty) Among the artists on this year's eclectic lineup are Sting, Fatboy Slim, Snow Patrol, Sigrid, Basement Jaxx and Elbow, as well as a top comedy roster featuring Reggie Watts, Greg Davies and Bridget Christie. Latitude will also host a number of science debates at the newly announced The Cosmic Shambles Forest of Science and Culture, starring renowned speakers including Dr Helen Czerski, Dame Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock and Dr Erica McAlister. ADVERTISEMENT Chloe Hubbard, UK Editor for The Independent, said: 'Latitude really is a special festival – it's a truly unique event and a personal favourite of mine. We're delighted to be a part of it this year, kicking off the Latitude magic with brilliant preview conversations in the run up to the festival and joining the action at the beautiful Henham Park.' Melvin Benn, Founder and Managing Director of Latitude Festival, commented: 'We are thrilled to partner with The Independent on this exciting content collaboration. Latitude has always been a space for discovery, dialogue, and diverse voices. 'With The Independent's shared dedication to championing creativity that provokes thought, inspires, and fosters connection, this partnership will extend that vision beyond the festival grounds. Together, we will bring compelling conversations across music, arts, and ideas to an even wider audience both ahead of this year's festival and on-site." Day tickets start from £110 plus booking fees for adults, and £18 plus booking fees for children. Weekend tickets start from £308 for adults plus booking fees, £190 plus booking fees for teenagers, and £28 plus booking fees for children.
The Guardian
19-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
No Glastonbury 2025 ticket? Here's how to still find the party
Those who missed out in the Glastonbury tickets scrum last November have two more chances to strike it lucky next week when the official resales take place. On Thursday 24 April, at 6pm, tickets with coach travel will go on sale, while from 9am on Sunday 27 April general admission tickets are up for grabs. These are tickets bought by people who can no longer attend or who were unable to pay what they owed, though with only a 'very limited' number available, most Glastonbury fans are going to be disappointed. But if you come away empty-handed (again), don't be downcast. There are stacks of other festivals to suit all tastes and budgets, ranging from a one-dayer in London where tickets cost up to £380 each (almost £45 an hour), to a number of free and low-cost events that are promising some decent acts. In 2019, before the pandemic caused chaos, Glastonbury's general admission tickets cost £248 each. This year they are £373.50. That is a 50.6% rise in six years – roughly double the headline, 25%-ish, increase in the cost of goods and services in the UK. But Glastonbury could probably charge a lot more than it does and still sell out. And those attending this year will get more for their money than a few years ago. For Latitude festival in Suffolk, where headliners this year include Sting, Fatboy Slim and Snow Patrol, the increase in ticket price is even greater: 52%. An adult weekend ticket was £202.50 in 2019 – this year it's £308. Meanwhile, the cost of an adult weekend ticket for the Isle of Wight festival has soared by almost 66% over the same period – from £175 in 2019 to £289.95 for non-islanders this year. These are all face-value costs; there may be fees and charges on top. For example, with Glastonbury there is a £5 booking fee for each ticket, plus postage and packing at £10.25 an order. There are plenty of events still up for grabs across the rest of Europe – sometimes with better lineups and at a fraction of the price. A three-day ticket to NOS Alive in Lisbon, Portugal, on 10-12 July will set you back €199 (£171) – with Kings of Leon, Sam Fender, Olivia Rodrigo, Noah Kahan and Nine Inch Nails among the lineup. Primavera Sound Barcelona in Spain takes place on 4-8 June, but is sold out. However, tickets to its sister festival, Primavera Sound Porto in Portugal on 12-15 June, are still available, and acts playing include Charli xcx, Central Cee, Jamie XX, Haim and Fontaines DC. Standard four-day tickets cost €180, though Revolut customers can get 10% off, taking the price to €162. Meanwhile, you can catch Raye, Gracie Abrams, Massive Attack and Linkin Park at Open'er festival in Gdynia on the north coast of Poland on 2-5 July. A four-day ticket costs 1,359 Polish złoty (£272) with camping and 1,089 złoty without. Of course, you have to factor in travel costs and maybe also accommodation, depending on the event, but some people will be able to condense the cost of a festival and a holiday into one. We looked at flights from London to Gdansk, Poland, near to Gdynia, leaving on 1 July and returning on 6 July. Return flights from Luton with Wizz Air started at just under £99 a person. Overseas festivals aren't always cheaper than UK ones: a three-day general admission pass for last weekend's Coachella festival in California, where Lady Gaga played an acclaimed set, cost $649 (£490) this year, while passes for this weekend start at $599. Organisers often rely on a small army of volunteers and workers performing various tasks – from being a parking steward or working the bar to giving people their wristbands or litter-picking – in exchange for a free ticket. A good starting point is to register with recruitment agencies that provide staff for festivals and other events, as well as charities such as WaterAid, CND and Oxfam, which may need helpers. Festaff offers volunteering jobs at lots of weekend and one-day events, from Glastonbury to Boomtown, a five-day music festival in the South Downs national park. At the time of writing, Festaff was no longer accepting applications for some of this year's festivals but was still looking for people for a range of events including Kendal Calling in the Lake District (31 July to 3 August), Neil Young at BST Hyde Park in London on 11 July, and Belladrum Tartan Heart festival, near Inverness (31 July to 2 August). You may be expected to pay an administration fee or, in a few cases, a refundable deposit. For example, with Festaff there is typically a £10 or £15 admin fee, and those volunteering at Glastonbury via the company had to put down a £375 deposit, to be returned minus a £15 admin fee if work is completed to a 'good standard'. You will usually have plenty of free time to enjoy the event. DC Site Services also specialises in providing a range of festival and event staff. While money is tight for many people, there are clearly plenty of music fans out there with cash to splash. This year's Soho House festival, which takes place in Gunnersbury Park, west London, on 3 July, is for members and their guests and costs up to £380 a person for one afternoon and evening's entertainment. That is up almost 17% from £325 two years ago. The acts playing have not been announced yet. The price includes unlimited food and drinks. If you are heading to Glastonbury, the Pop-Up Hotel offers a range of packages including the Tipi Tenthouse Suite, which costs £28,999 for six guests. Here are a few of the bigger events: Festival Too: a free, unticketed event held in King's Lynn, Norfolk, over three weekends: 28-29 June; 4-5 July; and 11-12 July. More details to be confirmed. Ocean Colour Scene and Sigala played last year. Godiva festival in War Memorial Park, Coventry, on 4-6 July. Adult day tickets from £10. Acts billed include Marc Almond, Clean Bandit, Ocean Colour Scene and Heather Small. Leigh folk festival in Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, on 28-29 June. Here, typically almost all events are free, with the exception of some ticketed concerts.
Yahoo
30-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Big party featuring DJ legends coming to clean up Southend's beaches
A BIG beach party featuring DJ legends will be bringing the noise as residents come together to keep a beloved seafront clean. Sun of a Beach Clean will be coming to Southend seafront on June 14 at 12pm, and will see people descend onto the beach to teach children about the environment and keep the city's beautiful beaches tidy. Following this family-friendly clean-up, a party hosting big names in the house music scene such as Alex P will be held at the Grosvenor Casino on Church Road in Southend, lasting from 7pm to 2am. The event is hosted by PureSea, a non-profit organisation which looks to protect marine life and prevent plastic pollution from entering the ocean. Marcus Bennett, one of the organisers and DJs at the event, is looking forward to the day and is really hoping to raise as much as possible for the organisation's essential work. Right here, right now - Pure Sea organiser Lisa Good, alongside Fatboy Slim at a beach clean event in Brighton last year. (Image: Marcus Bennett) He said: 'The clean-up is really good for the environment, it gets people to think about what they are doing with their rubbish. 'In the afternoon, a party will be organised which is where the money comes in and will go to educating schools about the importance of keeping our waters clean, and reducing our amount of waste. 'It's going to be a rave, house music all night long. With some local and international legends playing. 'I'm a Southend resident, I see what happens to our beaches in the summer months, I think we're all pretty horrified when we see the pictures after everyone departs in the summer and leaves their rubbish. 'I love our seafront, I want to do my bit and make people think a little bit when they visit the beach as well.' Sun of a Beach was founded by Marcus Bennett, Junior Scott, Chris Powell back in 2011. Performers at the after party will include Marcus Bennett, Phil Foggs, Mark Apps, and Junior Scott. Other performers include Paul Goodfellow, MNLY, Macca Markosa, Chris Powell, Urban Allstars, Fluff, Matt Hellicar, Scott Miller, and many more. A five-hour vinyl set will also be taking place in the basement performed by Andrew Wright and Jack Grosvenor. PureSea has held several beach cleaning events across the UK, with music legend Fatboy Slim helping out at a clean last year on Brighton beach.
