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Scottish Sun
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Massive band to reunite at Glastonbury for Legends slot after confirming they are making new album
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) SIR ROD STEWART has planned a mini Faces reunion for his Glastonbury Legends slot. Rollings Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood, who is a close friend of the Maggie May singer and was in Faces with him in the Seventies, is heading to Worthy Farm to perform alongside him. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 10 Rod Stewart with Rollings Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood Credit: Reuters Rod revealed it to Peter Crouch and Chris Stark on That Peter Crouch podcast, out now. When asked by Pete (who we regularly see at Glasto looking rather worse for wear) if he stayed in touch with the Stones or Sir Elton John, Rod told him: 'Not really, but Woody and I do a lot just recently because we are going to do Glastonbury together.' When asked why they'd lost touch, Rod said it was because neither Ronnie nor Elton drink any more, adding: 'I think they stay away from me.' Rod, above with Ronnie, hasn't revealed whether Faces drummer Kenney Jones will be coming on stage too. But the pair confirmed last month they'd made a new 11-track album. Kenney said of the songs, recorded at Rak Studios in London: 'Most of them are good. 'I can't see it coming out this year. But I can see it coming out next year. 'Everyone's doing different things. 'We do little snippets here and there. "Then all of a sudden, The Stones are out on tour again, Rod's out again.' Sir Rod Stewart partying in an Irish bar in Krakow AN ORA AROUND MILEY 10 Rita Ora seen at an exclusive album playback party at the Chateau Marmont in Los Angeles Credit: BackGrid 10 Miley Cyrus held the bash to celebrate her new album Credit: Getty 10 Anya Taylor-Joy with hubby Malcolm McRae and another guest Credit: Getty WE'RE not the only ones excited about Miley Cyrus' new record – with guests including Anya Taylor-Joy and Rita Ora seen at an exclusive album playback party at the Chateau Marmont in Los Angeles. The pair, plus Anya's husband Malcolm McRae, were spied at the bash where they got to hear the 13 tracks in full for the first time. Something Beautiful, the ninth studio by Miley is out tomorrow along with new single Easy Lover. The record will be followed by a 55-minute musical film of the same name, which will be shown in Cineworld cinemas across the UK for one night only on June 27. Get the popcorn in! CHARLOTTE'S SWIPE AT EX NORTON AFTER APP UPDATE 10 James Norton's latest romance hasn't ended too well Credit: Getty 10 British model Charlotte Rose Smith Credit: Getty SOMETHING tells us James Norton's romance with British model Charlotte Rose Smith hasn't ended too well. The Sun revealed over the weekend the Happy Valley actor James, reactivated his Raya account. He had uploaded fresh pictures to his profile, including one shot of him with a shaved head, which is for his role in new film Sunny Dancer. As a passing shot, Charlotte, shared then seemingly removed the now-famous picture of Nicole Kidman celebrating her divorce from Tom Cruise in 2001. The snap has become a viral meme for the newly single among us, and was recently posted by Jenna Dewan after she finalised her divorce from Channing Tatum. PORT IN A STORM 10 French actress Camille Cottin with Natalie Portman Credit: Getty 10 Natalie was invited to sit front row as Dior presented its Cruise 2026 collection Credit: Getty NATALIE PORTMAN styled out the rain with a brolly when she was invited to sit front row as Dior presented its Cruise 2026 collection. She was joined by celebs including French actress Camille Cottin, above with Natalie, and Emily In Paris star Ashley Parks at the Villa Albani Torlonia in Rome, where brollies were handed out to keep the guests dry. The fashion brand's creative director Maria Grazia Chiuri had a strict guest code, with all the blokes made to wear black, while the women were in white. Natalie looked thrilled to be at the event and off the promo trail for her new film, Guy Ritchie's Fountain Of Youth. The reviews haven't been too kind so far, with one branding it 'one of the worst films of the year'. But at least in the front row, Nat only had to concentrate on the fashion. UK ACTS IN £794M BOOM 10 British music is booming thanks to the incredible rise of artists such as Central Cee Credit: Getty BRITISH music exports are booming, and rose to a record high of £794million last year. New figures from the BPI revealed they increased by 1.9 per cent – the highest since the yearly survey started. The feat is, in part, down down to the incredible rise of artists such as Dua Lipa, Central Cee, and Charli XCX, who are among the world's most- streamed artists. The figures also revealed we remain the world's second-biggest exporter of tunes – with 600 British artists getting more than 100million audio streams worldwide. Us Brits really are the best when it comes to music. JAMES TO REJOIN THE FIGHT 10 James Morrison is returning to music with a new album Credit: Getty THE brilliant James Morrison is returning to music with new album Fight Another Day. His wife Gill died last year and it's clear the singer put his emotions into his sixth record, out on October 3. James, below, said: 'When I leaned into how I was feeling, that's when the songs started coming. I started writing about what I was going through. My own struggles with myself. 'Every day being a bit of a battle. Trying to eke the light out after what felt like darkness for ages. "I'm really proud of the album in terms of the creative, sonic elements and how I dealt with truthful stuff. 'But also it's an album of songs that hopefully make you feel better and make you nod your head and stamp your feet and sing along.' Comedian Adam Buxton today also announces that his debut record, Buckle Up, is out on September 12, while Giggs has dropped new track Gorgeous. IF anyone needs proof that vegans can't be having much fun eating seeds and veg, check out actor Jason Isaacs' new chat with Jessie Ware on her Table Manners podcast. 'I hate food now because I went vegan, there's no pleasure left in life,' Jason says. 'Five years later, I still hate it.' A bacon and egg cob will perk you up Jason. ROSE LESLIE has spoken of her joy at marrying fellow Game Of Thrones star Kit Harington in her grand old home. They tied the knot in 2018, in the Scottish castle where she grew up. Ahead of their seventh wedding anniversary, Rose tells the July edition of Tatler magazine: 'I felt so elated that day. 'It was the culmination of marrying the love of my life, in the home that I was incredibly happy in.' VETERAN US group Sparks are on course to land the first No1 album in their 54-year history. The duo, Ron and Russell Mael have taken an early lead in the race with Mad!, which is their 28th studio album. Their highest-ever position in the Official Album Charts was in 1974, when they reached No4 with Kimono My House – a favourite of bands such as The Last Dinner Party, Duran Duran and Pet Shop Boys.
Perth Now
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Glastonbury headliners The 1975 preparing sixth studio album
The 1975 are working on a follow-up to 2022's 'Being Funny In A Foreign Language'. Matty Healy and co only have one concert booked for 2025, headlining Glastonbury on June 27, which frees up their time to make their sixth studio album. The 'Love Me' group's manager, Dirty Hit label boss Jamie Oborne, told the 'The Money Trench' podcast of Glasto: 'It's such a big gig, and it's the only show that we're playing this year. '[Matty Healy] thought doing it in isolation would be a really powerful thing. I obviously agreed with him, as I often do.' On new music, he said: 'They're making a record at the moment. I don't know when it will come out, but they're making one. 'I think they've earned the right to take their time. 'The world's gonna be listening, so it needs to be right.' Oborne teased that the LP is already sounding "pretty extraordinary". In 2023, Matty revealed the band would embark on an 'indefinite hiatus' from live shows after completing their mammoth 'Still… At Their Very Best' tour in March 2204. Performing at the Golden 1 Center, in Sacramento, California, in September, he told the crowd: 'It's wonderful you're all here. 'After this tour, we will be going on an indefinite hiatus with shows, so it's wonderful to have you guys with us tonight. Thank you so much.' Matty's mum Denise Welch had admitted her son was 'absolutely exhausted' and 'ready for a break". The TV star told Britain's OK! magazine: 'Matty is absolutely shattered. He's on a world tour and as much as it's hard to go, 'Oh please feel sorry for my boy', people don't realise that it's gruelling to be the lead singer, the creator, the writer, the producer of a massive show on the scale that Matthew does. 'Then he gets on stage and gets in a plane and flies seven hours then flies 24 hours. 'It's a wonderful life, but he's absolutely exhausted and ready for a break.'
Scottish Sun
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Four savvy ways to make your Eurovision gathering glorious this weekend
Plus enjoy the Summer Grill Dine In deal at M&S SUN SAVERS Four savvy ways to make your Eurovision gathering glorious this weekend Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) THE cheesiest night of the year has arrived – and it's party time. If you're hosting a Eurovision gathering, use our sweepstake on pages 12-13 and go big on the Euro fun. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up From how to dress to what to eat, here's how to win when you're singing . . . LOOK THE PART: Going all out in a ball gown or tuxedo, just like the telly hosts, will put everyone in the party spirit. Taking your clothing inspiration from a country or one of the more outrageous acts from Eurovision history will start the laughs. Switzerland is hosting this year, so dust off your lederhosen or go as a giant watch. SCORES ON THE DOORS: Print or make your own scorecards for guests to rate each performance from nul points to 12. You could play it straight and include categories such as singing talent, costume, stage presence and overall vibe. Or make up a silly scoring system based on things like skimpy costumes, emotional overload and dodgy dancing. After each song, everyone writes down their scores. Then reveal the winners before the official votes roll in. FULL HOUSE: Eurovision bingo is an essential part of the evening. You can print out bingo sheets online or make your own — and tick off events as you see them come up. Surprise Eurovision star steals the show during Finland's raunchy performance Include classics such as a glitter cannon and wind machine or contestants shedding happy tears or making a mid-song costume change. Prizes for completing one line, two lines or a full house will keep eyes down and excitement up. MORE CHEESE: What better food to serve your guests as you watch the cheesy action? Make fondue using gruyere and emmental cheeses, white wine, cornflour and garlic. Check out the Swiss fondue recipe at Dip in chunks of bread, cooked potatoes, vegetables and pickles. Serve Swiss chocolate to keep everyone sweet and make Eurovision-themed cocktails and 'nul points' mocktails. 7 Four savvy ways to make your Eurovision gathering glorious this weekend Credit: Getty All prices on page correct at time of going to press. Deals and offers subject to availability. Deal of the day 7 Save £15 on this Accessorize crossbody bag Credit: Accessorize PERK up your outfit with this Accessorize crossbody bag, down from £30 to £15, also available in sunny yellow. SAVE: £15 Cheap treat 7 Pick up a pack of four Village Bakery birthday cake pops from Aldi for £1.99 FOR a sweet celebration, pick up a pack of four Village Bakery birthday cake pops from Aldi for £1.99. Also available in cookies & cream. Just the ticket MISSED out on £380 Glasto tickets? Pick up a promotional pack of £3 Clipper Fairtrade tea and enjoy a tasty cuppa while you enter its competition to win one of ten pairs of tickets to the festival. Top swap 7 Brighten walls with the bold Mon Cheri print from for £60 Credit: Supplied 7 Or pick a similar look, for just £15.95 from Credit: Supplied BRIGHTEN walls with the bold Mon Cheri print from £60 (59x42cm), or pick a similar look, for £15.95 from (40x30cm). SAVE: £44.05 Little helper ENJOY the Summer Grill Dine In deal at M&S. Pick two BBQ mains, such as smashed burgers, posh dogs or chicken shawarma, plus two sides, for £12 – saving up to £7.90. Shop & save 7 Save £10 on the Essentials oscillating fan from Screwfix Credit: Supplied COOL off with the Essentials oscillating fan from Screwfix, down from £29.99 to £19.99. SAVE: £10 Hot right now FANCY a spritz? Aperol, 70cl, is down from £17.50 to £10 with your More card at Morrisons (offer is in-store only). Cheers! PLAY NOW TO WIN £200 7 Join thousands of readers taking part in The Sun Raffle JOIN thousands of readers taking part in The Sun Raffle. Every month we're giving away £100 to 250 lucky readers - whether you're saving up or just in need of some extra cash, The Sun could have you covered. Every Sun Savers code entered equals one Raffle ticket. The more codes you enter, the more tickets you'll earn and the more chance you will have of winning!
Metro
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
9 incredible alternatives to Glastonbury you can still get tickets for
Every summer, like clockwork, Glastonbury dominates the UK festival conversation. And fair enough – it's iconic and tends to secure some of the most talented names in music. But while everyone's obsessing over Pyramid Stage headliners and Worthy Farm mud forecasts, a wave of equally thrilling, genre-spanning festivals is quietly redefining the live music scene across the UK. From superstar-studded bills in central London to transformative woodland retreats, these alternatives aren't just second choices – they're experiences that offer something far more unique than Glastonbury. Whether you want cutting-edge curation, family-friendly vibes, superstar one-offs, or deep-woodland wellness, this year's Glasto alternatives cover more musical and cultural ground than ever. They're easier to access, often more affordable, and come without the ticket scramble of a lifetime. Maybe it's time we all looked beyond Worthy Farm. Here are the 2025 music festivals you should be talking about: Better headliners than Glastonbury? BST Hyde Park is back for summer 2025, bringing another blockbuster season of superstar performances and one-off shows. Now firmly established as a must-do on London's cultural calendar, the festival draws hundreds of thousands of fans each year. Spanning three weekends in June and July, the 2025 edition features an all-star lineup including Olivia Rodrigo (27 June), Zach Bryan (28 & 29 June), Noah Kahan (4 July), Sabrina Carpenter (5 & 6 July), Neil Young and the Chrome Hearts (11 July), Stevie Wonder (12 July), and ELO (13 July). East London's heavyweight contender. Victoria Park's All Points East has built a reputation for boundary-pushing lineups, and 2025 continues the tradition. This year brings Chase & Status (16 Aug), Barry Can't Swim (22 Aug), RAYE (23 Aug), and the long-awaited return of The Maccabees (24 Aug). And with more names to come, it's shaping up to be a highlight of the late-summer calendar. The new kid with a killer lineup. A fresh face with big ambition, LIDO Festival lands in Victoria Park this June with an eclectic, high-energy roster: Massive Attack (6 June), Jamie xx (7 June), Turnstile's Outbreak Fest (13 June), Charli XCX's 'party girl' experience (14 June), and London Grammar (15 June). Expect the unexpected. The mindful music retreat. Forget crowds and queues—how about a magical solstice concert under the stars with James Blake, set deep in the Berkshire countryside? Solstice at Wasing blends music, nature, and well-being, with extras like wild swimming, lakeside saunas, and forest workshops. A one-day festival that might just change your whole vibe. K-pop's biggest names in one mega-concert. For one night only, London will host SMTOWN LIVE—an all-star K-pop celebration marking SM Entertainment's 30th anniversary. Think: TVXQ!, Girls' Generation's Hyoyeon, EXO's SUHO and CHANYEOL, Red Velvet, aespa, NCT DREAM, RIIZE, and more. A first-of-its-kind Europe-exclusive spectacle. YUNGBLUD's festival of chaos and community. After a breakout debut, BLUDFEST is back and bigger than ever. Held at The National Bowl in Milton Keynes, 2025's genre-hopping lineup features Chase Atlantic, blackbear, Denzel Curry, Rachel Chinouriri, Peach PRC—and of course, YUNGBLUD himself. Loud, defiant, and fiercely inclusive. Historic setting, diverse sounds. More Trending Set in the shadow of Warwick Castle, this five-day festival offers an eclectic mix of pop, punk, soul, and indie. Highlights include Train, Beverley Knight and Will Young, The Stranglers, Craig David, and elbow. A perfect fusion of heritage and high-energy performances. The underdog with massive mainstages. Y Not's 2025 lineup reads like a playlist you'd actually want to press play on: The Prodigy, Courteeners, Madness, The Wombats, Primal Scream, Franz Ferdinand, Sigrid, and Annie Mac, among many others. Set in the stunning Peak District, it's a classic weekend escape with serious sound credentials. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: Legendary singer reveals police advised her not to headline Glastonbury MORE: Fans fuming as major star suddenly drops out of 'iconic' festival with just weeks to go MORE: Fans giddy over prospect of A-list actor 'playing secret Glastonbury set' after Oscar nomination
Daily Mirror
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Glastonbury Festival goers told to do one exercise before heading to Worthy Farm
Glastonbury Festival is just weeks away – and those who have been to the event before are urging new attendees to do one thing to 'ease the suffering' of a long weekend in Somerset Glastonbury Festival veterans have shared crucial advice for newcomers ahead of this year's event – urging them to start taking a specific action to prepare themselves. With headliners such as The 1975, Olivia Rodrigo, and Neil Young set to perform, seasoned festival-goers claim this action will ensure a more enjoyable experience at Worthy Farm. One piece of advice posted on the r/ GlastonburyFestival subreddit has received a lot of attention. It reads: "Start stretching your hamstrings now! If you get increasing pain in your lower back towards the end of the festival (like I did, as did a few others in our group) I learned a likely reason for this is because hamstrings are too tight - with the amount of walking and dancing at Glastonbury, this can throw off pelvic alignment and strain lower back. Hip mobility, hamstring stretches and strengthening your core/ glutes will help ease this suffering." Many forum users echoed this advice, stressing the importance of exercising and walking daily in the lead-up to the festival. One user shared: "Yeah me and my girlfriend have started walking everyday after work to try get ourselves in festival order." Another added: "Start stretching everything. Glastonbury is an endurance challenge." These seasoned attendees insist that preparation is key to surviving and enjoying the demanding Somerset weekend without over-exerting yourself. A third individual commented: "Another specific stretch that massively helped with my hip mobility and hamstrings were hip flexor stretches, my physio suggested them and have massively improved my back pain since doing them." Festival-bound individuals expressed gratitude for the helpful tips, indicating they would integrate the stretches into their preparations for the event. One person responded: "Thanks, I will certainly try it. I get a sore lower back when standing in one place for too long. That might be why." Yet another advised: "It might be your hamstrings, but it can also be one of your glute muscles or your hip flexors. Hip mobility stretching/Yoga in addition to hamstring would be the best to do." Past attendees of the festival highlighted that they routinely covered distances ranging between 10 and 15 miles each day. Someone else mentioned that at the previous year's Glasto, they had accumulated enough steps to amount to "just over three marathons". Anyone experiencing discomfort at Glastonbury Festival could find solace in the Healing Fields, where yoga sessions were readily available. An attendee remarked: "I can definitely relate to this. It's also worth pointing out that they'll be yoga on the healing fields too. At my age, this is a must!"
