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New York Post
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Why Oasis's feuding Gallagher brothers really reunited
It's been nearly 16 years since Oasis' Liam and Noel Gallagher last performed on stage together. But this Friday in Cardiff, Wales, the warring brothers will reunite for the start of a world tour which will see them rake in at least $200 million, according to industry experts. Not only is their deal with promoter Live Nation valued at $170 million, they have also signed a $27 million merchandising deal to sell the rights to their images, alongside a multi-million-dollar Adidas contract. 17 In the '90s, Liam Gallagher developed a reputation for taunting audiences — and his brother, Noel. Getty Images 17 Noel gives waiting paparazzi the middle finger. Blitz Pictures/Shutterstock The band — whose hits like ''Wonderwall' and 'Champagne Supernova' were the soundtrack to the '90s — have also been in talks with Netflix as they're making a documentary to tie in with the tour, sources told The Post. 'Let's not kid ourselves, it's all about the money,' said one noted British music rep who has worked with many iconic bands. 'And the money is ginormous. 'If it wasn't just about the cash they would have made some new music like The Rolling Stones last year with 'Hackney Diamonds,' which went to No. 1 [in the UK and No. 3 in the US],' the rep added. 17 The brothers and their band are said to have signed a $170 million deal for their reunion tour. Oasis/ Instagram (The band announced Wednesday they are re-releasing a 30th-anniversary edition of the album '(What's The Story) Morning Glory?' on October 3, with new unplugged versions of their hits.) It all comes after decades of Liam, 52, and Noel, 58, not speaking to each other. And even though they will be traveling on a private jet with the band's name splashed on the side, don't expect too much brotherly love. The Gallaghers still have separate representation — and plenty of tour insurance in case things fall apart and they refuse to play together, just like in the old days. 17 The band will tour in an Oasis-branded private jet. Courtesy of Oasis management 17 Oasis has also signed a multi-million dollar deal for an Adidas collab. Adidas 'Liam could be pretty unpleasant when he was off his head with booze, he's a bit of a yob,' said the rep. 'Noel is very pleasant and intelligent … having met them both, you can see they are chalk and cheese.' Liam – who is about to become a grandfather, as his daughter Molly Moorish-Gallagher is pregnant — has said he stopped drinking before performing, in part because of a famously disastrous 2000 concert at Wembley Stadium when he messed up the lyrics, talked about his divorce and asked to see female fans' breasts on the Jumbotron. Asked if the band will actually make it through the 41-date tour, including sold-out stadium shows in Chicago, Los Angeles and New Jersey, as well as through Asia, Australia and South America, the rep said: 'With that money they will make it! They'll easily get through the UK shows, and there will undoubtedly be millions in insurance if they don't.' 17 The brothers announced their 'Oasis Live 25' tour with the message, 'The guns have fallen silent. The stars have aligned. The great wait is over. Come see. It will not be televised.' (Although at least one date may be televised.) Getty Images 17 A rare sign of fraternity from the Gallaghers, whose relationship has been famously rocky. Herald and Times Group/Shutterstock 'I think they're motivated to put on a good show for the fans,' said a source familiar with the Live Nation deal, which, The Post is told, took around a year to finalize. 'They've been rehearsing for the past month.' Oasis will get around $6.8 million per show, the source revealed, adding, 'The reality is that there is an ongoing conversation about what a home entertainment deal looks like [to live-stream tour dates] and they are in talks with a streaming partner for a documentary. 'I know they turned down Netflix because they wanted to produce the film themselves.' 17 The tour lineup will also include Gem Archer (left, next to Noel Gallagher) on guitar and Andy Bell (right, next to Liam Gallagher) on bass, as well as Paul 'Bonehead' Arthurs on guitar and Joey Waronker on drums. Redferns The brothers' rivalry began with Liam's birth, according to their mom, Peggy. 'Noel was absolutely beautiful as a baby and then of course Liam comes along and it takes the limelight off him,' she once reminisced. Liam founded Oasis when Noel was a roadie with another Manchester band, Inspiral Carpets, and convinced his big brother to join. Noel became their chief songwriter, responsible for mega-hits like 'Don't Look Back in Anger.' 17 Liam is now engaged to his former personal assistant Debbie Gwyther, They're seen with his son Gene Gallagher at a Burberry fashion show in February Burberry But the siblings became as well known for their antics and insults as their music. They made a crazed LA debut at the Whiskey A Go Go on the Sunset Strip in 1994 after some band members accidentally took crystal meth. 'I don't know who f–king got it but it was there and we all thought it was coke,' Liam says in the 2016 'Oasis: Supersonic' documentary. 'We're doing big f–king lines of it and it just kept us up for f–king days. The band were not in the right place.' 17 Noel wrote 'Wonderwall' about his first wife, Meg Mathews. Getty Images 17 Noel was married to second wife Sara Macdonald for 12 years and finalized their divorce in early Louis Vuitton The set ended with Liam shouting insults at the audience and bopping Noel with a tambourine — and Noel storming off and quitting the band for two weeks. 'I did travel to LA to photograph them in '94 at the Whiskey on Sunset. But let's say it wasn't their finest moment,' photographer Kevin Cummins told The Post. 'It almost split the band up before they'd started to gather momentum.' 'For showbiz journalists in the late 1990s, Oasis were a godsend,' said Nicole Lampert, former deputy editor of The Sun's Bizarre showbiz column. 'They were always up to no good and they were always starting fights.' 17 Although seen with a water bottle here, Liam Gallagher played some famously drunken shows in the past. Redferns As their fame grew, so did the brothers' legendary fallouts. When Liam invited a group of strangers he'd just met at a local pub to watch Noel recording in studio in 1995, Noel smashed Liam over the head with a cricket bat. The bat later sold at auction, for an undisclosed price, with a certificate of authenticity. Liam left Noel to perform his vocals during the recording of an 'MTV Unplugged' session at London's Royal Festival Hall in 1996, claiming to have laryngitis. But he then showed up in the hall's balcony, smoking, drinking and heckling his brother. When he eventually tried to jump onstage, Noel told him to 'piss off.' 17 Oasis stars Liam and Noel (right) Gallagher joking with bandmates at England's Knebworth festival in 1996. Shutterstock 17 Noel (left) once called Liam 'the angiest man you'll ever meet.' Getty Images Noel later called Liam 'the angriest man you'll ever meet,' telling Q magazine, 'He's like a man with a fork in a world of soup.' The band's last gig took place on August 22, 2009, at the UK's V Festival. By that point Noel and Liam had reached a simmering point where they only saw each other on stage and didn't even travel together. 17 Liam's sons, Lennon and Gene, and daughter Molly Moorish-Gallagher all model for Burberry, as does their dad. 17 Noel's daughter Anais Gallagher (second from right) joined Liam's daughter Molly Moorish-Gallagher (left) and sons, Lennon and Gene, at a Burberry fashion show in September Burberry Things came to a head days later when they were due to play Paris' Rock en Seine festival, but Noel didn't even make it through the curtains following a pre-show brawl. Liam had smashed one of his prized guitars and Noel walked out, announcing he was leaving with 'some sadness and great relief.' Promoting his solo album two years later, Noel said the fight had spiraled after a squabble about Liam's demands for a free plug for his clothing range in the tour program — and said his brother had become 'quite violent.' 17 An Oasis pop-up shop has been in place ahead of the band's first reunion date in Cardiff, Wales. Andrew Lloyd / After cursing out everyone, Noel said, 'he picked up a plum and threw it across the dressing room and it smashed against the wall. Part of me wishes it did end like that, that would have been a great headline: 'Plum throws plum and finishes f–king Oasis.' 'He went to his dressing room and he came back with a guitar and he started wielding it like an axe — he nearly took my face off.' For his part, Liam has said: 'Noel was acting like a d–k, I was acting like a d–k. Two d–kheads in a room — f–king hell. Band over.' Cummins, who recently published the book 'Oasis: The Masterplan,' added, 'I think it's great that they're back together for the gigs. The fact that half the UK tried to buy tickets shows how much love there is for the band. People are traveling from all over the world to go to gigs on other continents too — they're a global phenomenon.' And Liam recently announced that his life is very different now. 'After party's are for wankers[.] I'm getting straight off after the gigs[,] get my beauty sleep[.] This level of sexiness doesn't happen by staying up talking bollox to bellends.'
Metro
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
How Rolling Stones could be Glastonbury's Patchwork as they record 25th album
You wouldn't believe it if we told you this in the 1960s when the Rolling Stones formed, but the band are said to be recording their 25th album over five decades on. And they could possibly even be heading for Glastonbury's Pyramid Stage in the mysterious Patchwork slot in two weeks time. Hear me out. After their last No.1 album, Hackney Diamonds, dropped in 2023 with rave reviews and the success of their single Angry, members Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and Ronnie Wood are said to be working on the new record with current drummer Steve Jordan. 'Originally, the plan was for them to bring their huge US tour to the UK and Europe this summer, but promoters couldn't get the dates to work, a source told The Sun. This huge news comes as Glastonbury dropped its full line-up for this year, with a number of secret sets billed. While some of these mystery slots are earmarked with TBA, there is one primetime Pyramid Stage slot currently occupied by a non-existant band called Patchwork. Most eyes are on Pulp at the moment, with Glastonbury tipsters Secretglasto convinced the 90s rockers are Patchwork, just as the Foo Fighters were made-up name The ChurnUps in 2023. However, with talks of tour plans being scrapped due to dates not being able to work and a new album said to be on the way, why could it not be the Rolling Stones? Sir Rod Stewart has already confirmed Rolling Stones member Ronnie Wood will be at the festival, making a surprise appearance in his Sunday afternoon set, so he's in situ. But here's the big clue: Rolling Stones is actually a Patchwork pattern, which perhaps seems less tenuous than Pulp member Candida Doyle recently saying she likes doing patchwork on tour. Also, what band in the history of the world has a more recognisable band patch, than the Rolling Stones' hot lips logo? Plus, the late Rolling Stones member Charlie Watts was known for his love of tailoring, having owned over 200 suits, so the Patchwork moniker could be a nod to him. It would make sense, as he was totally different in his tailored three-piece suits, against the other Stones' rock and roll attire. The first and only time the Rolling Stones have performed at Glastonbury came in 2013, when they headlined the Pyramid Stage with Watts, before his death in 2021. According to LitHub, Sunspel, the British clothing manufacturer, designed a T-shirt that was easier for Charlie to play in due to the insertion of an extra side panel, allowing for two seams down the side instead of one. He was said to be so happy with it that the entire band wore the design at the Glastonbury Festival in 2013. In case we didn't need any more clues, in the 1960s – when the Rolling Stones were formed – patchwork patterns saw a huge revival with the emergance of the hippy culture. All an innocent coincidence? We're not so convinced… Time will tell. 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: I won't risk my safety by seeing Charli XCX at Glastonbury 2025 MORE: How to find Glastonbury's secret spots according to people who've been before MORE: Glastonbury organiser reveals drastic measure taken after crowd-crush fears
The Independent
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Rolling Stones rumoured to be working on new music ahead of UK concerts
The Rolling Stones are reportedly recording a new album at Metropolis Studios in west London, following the success of their 2023 album, 'Hackney Diamonds'. The new album is being recorded by original members Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, and Ronnie Wood, along with current drummer Steve Jordan, and is being produced by Grammy-winner Andrew Watt. There were rumours a summer 2025 tour had been scrapped, with the band instead focusing on new material. But the Rolling Stones are reportedly planning to announce UK shows in the coming weeks, after issues over venue and travel options were resolved. Their latest North America tour grossed almost a quarter of a billion dollars and sold 880,000 tickets, proving they remain one of the world's most popular live acts 60 years after forming.
Scotsman
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Rolling Stones: Reports suggest the band are working on the follow up to Hackney Diamonds
Are the band set to release their 25th studio album later this year? Sign up to our Arts and Culture newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, 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... New reports are emerging that The Rolling Stones are set to release a brand new album. Three of the members are suggested to be currently working on a follow up to Hackney Diamonds in West London recently. The news comes as the band are set to re-issue a previous album to celebrate Ronnie Wood's 50th anniversary with the band. Could recent reports about The Rolling Stones' activities in 2025 explain why they dropped their proposed summer tour this year? According to The Sun, band members Sir Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, and Ronnie Wood have been secretly holed up in a West London recording studio, working on the follow-up to 2023's Hackney Diamonds – which would be the group's 25th studio album. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Though the band were rumoured in 2024 to be launching another tour this year, reports that have emerged might explain the change of plans for The Rolling Stones. |The report states that the group has laid out 13 tracks at Metropolis Studios under the watch of producer Andrew Watt, who also oversaw the production of their 2023 album. Rumours persisted throughout 2024 that the perennial touring group would hit the road once again this year, with dates across Europe and at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium put 'on hold' – though there was still hope the band would tour in 2026. This new album work now appears to be the reason for the tour's cancellation. With the band now reportedly at the point where they are to decide upon a release date, could those 2026 dates now correspond with a new album tour? If that is the case, it would mark their 41st significant tour since their formation back in 1962, which includes their most recent 2023 tour for Hackney Diamonds In the interim, the group is set to release a reissue of their 1976 album, Black and Blue, to mark the 50th anniversary of member Ronnie Wood joining the band. The new release will include two new tracks alongside more 'polished' masters of the original works on the album. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad
Scotsman
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Rolling Stones: Reports suggest the band are working on the follow up to Hackney Diamonds
Are the band set to release their 25th studio album later this year? 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... New reports are emerging that The Rolling Stones are set to release a brand new album. Three of the members are suggested to be currently working on a follow up to Hackney Diamonds in West London recently. The news comes as the band are set to re-issue a previous album to celebrate Ronnie Wood's 50th anniversary with the band. Could recent reports about The Rolling Stones' activities in 2025 explain why they dropped their proposed summer tour this year? According to The Sun, band members Sir Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, and Ronnie Wood have been secretly holed up in a West London recording studio, working on the follow-up to 2023's Hackney Diamonds – which would be the group's 25th studio album. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Though the band were rumoured in 2024 to be launching another tour this year, reports that have emerged might explain the change of plans for The Rolling Stones. |The report states that the group has laid out 13 tracks at Metropolis Studios under the watch of producer Andrew Watt, who also oversaw the production of their 2023 album. Rumours persisted throughout 2024 that the perennial touring group would hit the road once again this year, with dates across Europe and at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium put 'on hold' – though there was still hope the band would tour in 2026. This new album work now appears to be the reason for the tour's cancellation. With the band now reportedly at the point where they are to decide upon a release date, could those 2026 dates now correspond with a new album tour? If that is the case, it would mark their 41st significant tour since their formation back in 1962, which includes their most recent 2023 tour for Hackney Diamonds In the interim, the group is set to release a reissue of their 1976 album, Black and Blue, to mark the 50th anniversary of member Ronnie Wood joining the band. The new release will include two new tracks alongside more 'polished' masters of the original works on the album. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Do you have an event you'd like to share with us? You can now promote your What's On stories to us online via YourWorld at It's free to use and, once checked, your story will appear on our website and, space allowing, in our newspapers.
