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The Journal
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Journal
Famous faces spotted again today at Wimbledon as the sunshine returns
CELEBRITIES WERE BACK in the Royal Box today as Wimbledon bounced back from a rainy midweek spell with sunshine and a packed schedule on day four. Blue skies and 24C temperatures returned to the All England Club after a soggy Wednesday, with fans quick to swap ponchos for sunhats and take advantage of ideal conditions on court. Among the guests in the Royal Box today were adventurer and TV host Bear Grylls and actor Rory Kinnear, who starred in the Netflix series The Diplomat. Former Dragons' Den star Deborah Meaden and comedian Clive Anderson were also spotted taking in the action on Centre Court. Musician-turned-environmentalist Feargal Sharkey was seated alongside Dutch tennis legend Betty Stove, who turned 80 in April and famously reached three Wimbledon finals in 1977. Former Dragon's Den host Deborah Meaden soaked up the sunshine on centre court PA PA They were joined by a host of sporting figures including former England rugby coach Clive Woodward and English Olympic sprinter Donna Fraser. Today, the stars were there to see Novak Djokovic face off against British Dan Evans on Centre Court, before Iga Swiatek takes on American qualifier Caty McNally. Top seed Jannik Sinner took on Aleksandar Vukic of Australia on No 1 Court, followed by Mirra Andreeva's match against Italy's Lucia Bronzetti. Advertisement Later in the day, Maria Sakkari is scheduled to play 2022 champion Elena Rybakina, and British hope Jack Draper will face former US Open winner Marin Cilic. English actors Eddie Redmayne and Jason Isaacs Alamy Stock Photo Alamy Stock Photo Since the tournament kicked off on Monday, Wimbledon has been visited by a host of famous faces. On the opening day, former England footballer David Beckham sat alongside former England manager Gareth Southgate. Gareth Southgate and Jason Isaacs Alamy Stock Photo Alamy Stock Photo Also in the stands were English actor Eddie Redmayne and Jason Isaacs. And yesterday, Foo Fighters' frontman Dave Grohl appeared to be having a great time as he watched the action. Foo Fighters' frontman Dave Grohl Alamy Stock Photo Alamy Stock Photo Oh and of course there have been plenty of sightings of members of the British royal family. Kate Middleton waves to the crowd at Wimbledon Alamy Stock Photo Alamy Stock Photo With reporting from David Mac Redmond
The Advertiser
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Advertiser
Foo Fighters mark 30th anniversary with new single
Foo Fighters have released a new single to mark the band's 30th anniversary. Frontman Dave Grohl has taken to the band's official website to share details of Today's Song, their new single, and to reflect on the Foo Fighters' evolution over the years. The 56-year-old star - who founded the rock band after previously starring in Nirvana - wrote: "This band began almost as an excuse. A reason to hang instruments around our necks and smoke cigarettes with the windows rolled up while listening to our favourite cassettes as we barrelled down the interstate towards the next dark, sticky stage. "We'd all been in the game for a while by then, mind you. We'd all played in other bands, with other people, some that ended much too soon. But we were far from finished. This was a mischievous and maybe necessary detour from maturity, reminding all four of us that our little brains were still wired like an overloaded extension cord, sparking from too many light strands on the Christmas tree. A childish refusal of adulthood, white knuckling the last grasps of adolescence ... "But, before long it became clear that we were on to something more than just escape. Not necessarily in the musical sense. More of a 'life' thing. This was a new beginning. A change. And it felt right. We had stumbled upon a shiny new toy that came without instructions and with much assembly required. So, we began to build it ever so carefully, piece by piece." Grohl also paid a glowing tribute to Taylor Hawkins, who joined the Foo Fighters in 1997, and remained the band's drummer until his death aged 50 in 2022. Dave - who recorded the band's eponymous debut album in 1995 - wrote: "Taylor. Your name is spoken every day, sometimes with tears, sometimes with a smile, but you are still in everything we do, everywhere we go, forever. The enormity of your beautiful soul is only rivalled by the infinite longing we feel in your absence. We all miss you beyond words. Foo Fighters will forever include Taylor Hawkins in every note that we play, until we do finally reach our destination." Foo Fighters have released a new single to mark the band's 30th anniversary. Frontman Dave Grohl has taken to the band's official website to share details of Today's Song, their new single, and to reflect on the Foo Fighters' evolution over the years. The 56-year-old star - who founded the rock band after previously starring in Nirvana - wrote: "This band began almost as an excuse. A reason to hang instruments around our necks and smoke cigarettes with the windows rolled up while listening to our favourite cassettes as we barrelled down the interstate towards the next dark, sticky stage. "We'd all been in the game for a while by then, mind you. We'd all played in other bands, with other people, some that ended much too soon. But we were far from finished. This was a mischievous and maybe necessary detour from maturity, reminding all four of us that our little brains were still wired like an overloaded extension cord, sparking from too many light strands on the Christmas tree. A childish refusal of adulthood, white knuckling the last grasps of adolescence ... "But, before long it became clear that we were on to something more than just escape. Not necessarily in the musical sense. More of a 'life' thing. This was a new beginning. A change. And it felt right. We had stumbled upon a shiny new toy that came without instructions and with much assembly required. So, we began to build it ever so carefully, piece by piece." Grohl also paid a glowing tribute to Taylor Hawkins, who joined the Foo Fighters in 1997, and remained the band's drummer until his death aged 50 in 2022. Dave - who recorded the band's eponymous debut album in 1995 - wrote: "Taylor. Your name is spoken every day, sometimes with tears, sometimes with a smile, but you are still in everything we do, everywhere we go, forever. The enormity of your beautiful soul is only rivalled by the infinite longing we feel in your absence. We all miss you beyond words. Foo Fighters will forever include Taylor Hawkins in every note that we play, until we do finally reach our destination." Foo Fighters have released a new single to mark the band's 30th anniversary. Frontman Dave Grohl has taken to the band's official website to share details of Today's Song, their new single, and to reflect on the Foo Fighters' evolution over the years. The 56-year-old star - who founded the rock band after previously starring in Nirvana - wrote: "This band began almost as an excuse. A reason to hang instruments around our necks and smoke cigarettes with the windows rolled up while listening to our favourite cassettes as we barrelled down the interstate towards the next dark, sticky stage. "We'd all been in the game for a while by then, mind you. We'd all played in other bands, with other people, some that ended much too soon. But we were far from finished. This was a mischievous and maybe necessary detour from maturity, reminding all four of us that our little brains were still wired like an overloaded extension cord, sparking from too many light strands on the Christmas tree. A childish refusal of adulthood, white knuckling the last grasps of adolescence ... "But, before long it became clear that we were on to something more than just escape. Not necessarily in the musical sense. More of a 'life' thing. This was a new beginning. A change. And it felt right. We had stumbled upon a shiny new toy that came without instructions and with much assembly required. So, we began to build it ever so carefully, piece by piece." Grohl also paid a glowing tribute to Taylor Hawkins, who joined the Foo Fighters in 1997, and remained the band's drummer until his death aged 50 in 2022. Dave - who recorded the band's eponymous debut album in 1995 - wrote: "Taylor. Your name is spoken every day, sometimes with tears, sometimes with a smile, but you are still in everything we do, everywhere we go, forever. The enormity of your beautiful soul is only rivalled by the infinite longing we feel in your absence. We all miss you beyond words. Foo Fighters will forever include Taylor Hawkins in every note that we play, until we do finally reach our destination." Foo Fighters have released a new single to mark the band's 30th anniversary. Frontman Dave Grohl has taken to the band's official website to share details of Today's Song, their new single, and to reflect on the Foo Fighters' evolution over the years. The 56-year-old star - who founded the rock band after previously starring in Nirvana - wrote: "This band began almost as an excuse. A reason to hang instruments around our necks and smoke cigarettes with the windows rolled up while listening to our favourite cassettes as we barrelled down the interstate towards the next dark, sticky stage. "We'd all been in the game for a while by then, mind you. We'd all played in other bands, with other people, some that ended much too soon. But we were far from finished. This was a mischievous and maybe necessary detour from maturity, reminding all four of us that our little brains were still wired like an overloaded extension cord, sparking from too many light strands on the Christmas tree. A childish refusal of adulthood, white knuckling the last grasps of adolescence ... "But, before long it became clear that we were on to something more than just escape. Not necessarily in the musical sense. More of a 'life' thing. This was a new beginning. A change. And it felt right. We had stumbled upon a shiny new toy that came without instructions and with much assembly required. So, we began to build it ever so carefully, piece by piece." Grohl also paid a glowing tribute to Taylor Hawkins, who joined the Foo Fighters in 1997, and remained the band's drummer until his death aged 50 in 2022. Dave - who recorded the band's eponymous debut album in 1995 - wrote: "Taylor. Your name is spoken every day, sometimes with tears, sometimes with a smile, but you are still in everything we do, everywhere we go, forever. The enormity of your beautiful soul is only rivalled by the infinite longing we feel in your absence. We all miss you beyond words. Foo Fighters will forever include Taylor Hawkins in every note that we play, until we do finally reach our destination."
Perth Now
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Foo Fighters release new single to mark 30th anniversary
Foo Fighters have released a new single to mark the band's 30th anniversary. Frontman Dave Grohl has taken to the band's official website to share details of Today's Song, their new single, and to reflect on the Foo Fighters' evolution over the years. The 56-year-old star - who founded the rock band after previously starring in Nirvana - wrote: "This band began almost as an excuse. A reason to hang instruments around our necks and smoke cigarettes with the windows rolled up while listening to our favorite cassettes as we barreled down the interstate towards the next dark, sticky stage. "We'd all been in the game for a while by then, mind you. We'd all played in other bands, with other people, some that ended much too soon. But we were far from finished. This was a mischievous and maybe necessary detour from maturity, reminding all four of us that our little brains were still wired like an overloaded extension cord, sparking from too many light strands on the Christmas tree. A childish refusal of adulthood, white knuckling the last grasps of adolescence. (Basically, we were just f****** around). "But, before long it became clear that we were on to something more than just escape. Not necessarily in the musical sense. More of a 'life' thing. This was a new beginning. A change. And it felt right. We had stumbled upon a shiny new toy that came without instructions and with much assembly required. So, we began to build it ever so carefully, piece by piece. (sic)" Dave also paid a glowing tribute to Taylor Hawkins, who joined the Foo Fighters in 1997, and remained the band's drummer until his death in March 2022, aged 50. Dave - who recorded the band's eponymous debut album in 1995 - wrote: "Taylor. Your name is spoken every day, sometimes with tears, sometimes with a smile, but you are still in everything we do, everywhere we go, forever. The enormity of your beautiful soul is only rivaled by the infinite longing we feel in your absence. We all miss you beyond words. Foo Fighters will forever include Taylor Hawkins in every note that we play, until we do finally reach our destination. (sic)"
Scotsman
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Foo Fighters at 30: Band drop new single, Today's Song, as Dave Grohl attends Wimbledon once again
Grohl shared an emotional message to fans citing the many former bandmates through the Foo Fighters' history Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Foo Fighters have released a brand new single, Today's Song, to celebrate the 30th anniversary of their first album. Dave Grohl also shared a message thanking former bandmates for their time working with him over the years. The new single comes as Grohl was spotted with his wife attending Wimbledon once again this year. Dave Grohl has had a busy Wednesday while many of us are slogging it out for the weekend – coupled with attending Wimbledon once again, Foo Fighters have dropped a new single. 'Today's Song' is the first new original work from the group since the release of 2023's But Here We Are, and comes as the band – or rather, Grohl himself – celebrates the 30th anniversary of their self-titled debut album. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Posting a note to fans on the Foo Fighters official website, Grohl wrote: 'Over the years, we've had moments of unbridled joy, and moments of devastating heartbreak. Moments of beautiful victory, and moments of painful defeat. We have mended broken bones and broken hearts. But we have followed this road together, with each other, for each other, no matter what. Because in life, you just can't go it alone.' As Dave Grohl attends Wimbledon once again, Foo Fighters have dropped a new single in celebration of the 30th anniversary of their debut album. |Grohl also paid tribute to former members of the band, including former drummers William Goldsmith, Josh Freese, and former guitarist Franz Stahl, stating that 'this story would be incomplete, so we extend our heartfelt gratitude for the time, music, and memories that we shared with each of them over the years. Thank you, gentlemen.' 'And... Taylor,' he would continue, 'Your name is spoken every day, sometimes with tears, sometimes with a smile, but you are still in everything we do, everywhere we go, forever. The enormity of your beautiful soul is only rivalled by the infinite longing we feel in your absence. We all miss you beyond words. FOO FIGHTERS will forever include Taylor Hawkins in every note that we play, until we do finally reach our destination.' Did Dave Grohl record the first Foo Fighters album by himself? Yes, Dave Grohl largely recorded the first Foo Fighters album by himself. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad After the death of Kurt Cobain and the end of Nirvana, Grohl went into Robert Lang Studios in Seattle in 1994. He spent about a week recording what would become the self-titled Foo Fighters debut album. On this album, he played all the instruments (drums, bass, guitar) and sang all the vocals himself. The only exception was a guest guitar part on the song 'X-Static' played by Greg Dulli of The Afghan Whigs, who happened to be in the studio at the time. Grohl initially recorded the album as a cathartic personal project, not intending it to be a major release. He even chose the name 'Foo Fighters' to hide his identity. However, when the demo tapes garnered significant record label interest, he then recruited a full band to perform the songs live, thus forming the Foo Fighters as we know them today. Who were the original members of Foo Fighters? The first full band line-up of Foo Fighters saw Dave Grohl rope in former Germs and Nirvana guitarist Pat Smear, alongside the rhythm section of Nate Mendel and William Goldsmith, formerly of Sunny Day Real Estate. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Goldsmith left the band under acrimonious circumstances stemming from the recording of the group's second album, The Colour and The Shape. Smear temporarily left the band, first replaced by former Scream bandmate Franz Stahl, before Chris Shiflett finally took on the lead guitar role to complement Smear upon his return. What do you think of the new Foo Fighters single, and were you a fan of the first album when it came out in 1995? Let us know your thoughts by leaving a comment down below.
Mint
25-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
Ed Sheeran drops new track ‘Drive' ahead of Brad Pitt's ‘F1: The Movie'
Singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran has released a brand-new single titled Drive, which will be part of the official soundtrack for the upcoming Hollywood film F1: The Movie, starring Brad Pitt. The track dropped on Thursday, just ahead of the film's global release on June 27. Produced by John Mayer and Blake Slatkin, the high-energy song also features Mayer on guitar, Foo Fighters' Dave Grohl on drums, bassist Pino Palladino, and keyboardist Rami Jaffee. The collaboration brings together a powerful lineup of musical heavyweights. Drive is part of F1: The Album, which features a star-studded artist list including Doja Cat, Burna Boy, Rosé, Chris Stapleton, Tate McRae, RAYE, Myke Towers and Roddy Ricch, according to a report by The Hollywood Reporter. Directed by Joseph Kosinski (Top Gun: Maverick) and produced by Jerry Bruckheimer, F1: The Movie follows the story of Sonny Hayes (played by Brad Pitt), a former Formula One driver who returns to the track to mentor a young racer, Joshua Pearce (played by Damson Idris). The cast also includes Kerry Condon, Javier Bardem, and Tobias Menzies. Adding to the film's authenticity, F1 champion Lewis Hamilton is also on board as a producer. As anticipation builds for the film and its soundtrack, Sheeran's Drive adds an emotional and energetic layer to a movie that merges high-speed racing with cinematic spectacle. Meanwhile, Sheeran is also set to make a return appearance on The Great Indian Kapil Show. Netflix released a teaser over the weekend, giving fans a glimpse of the 34-year-old singer crooning in Hindi. The teaser shows Sheeran joining Kapil Sharma on stage for a fun-filled episode set to stream on Saturday, June 28 at 8:00 PM. Sheeran, who appeared in episode 8 of Season 1, is back to charm Indian audiences, this time with a Hindi song and plenty of laughs.
