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Daily Mail
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Olly Alexander says It's A Sin helped him confront his 'fear of HIV and sex'... as Tatler cover star reveals what he really thinks of his Eurovision nightmare
To date, it is arguably his most successful acting role - and with good reason. Set against the backdrop of 1980s London, the Russell T. Davies scripted It's A Sin won multiple awards for its heart wrenching portrayal of a gay community torn apart by the ravages of AIDS. But it was Olly Alexander who commanded the screen as Richie Tozer - a fun-loving young actor who would ultimately fall victim to the disease. Already established as lead singer of pop group Years & Years, Alexander, 35, consequently received multiple award nominations, while the show earned a BAFTA TV win for its harrowing portrayal of a society left blindsided by the AIDS crisis. Reflecting on his involvement in the Channel 4 mini-series with the September issue of Tatler, the British star admitted accepting the role helped him face an uncomfortable truth. He said: 'I didn't realise it until I went towards it, but I had inherited this fear around HIV and sex, which is connected to the shame I had about being gay. 'It helped me unpack all of that. I never understood actors who say they brought their characters home with them until I did.' In It's A Sin, Tozer is an openly gay man among friends, but remains closeted to his parents until they are forced to confront his sexuality head on after discovering he has AIDS. While Alexander has always been open about his own sexuality off-screen, he admits a media advisor warned him not to 'come out' to the public when he first entered the music industry in his twenties. 'You'd never give that advice now, and it was terrible advice then,' he said. 'I knew it was never really going to be an option for me, but it did feel like a fork-in-the-road moment.' But North Yorkshire born Alexander admits his own journey as a young gay man confronted by the bright lights of London mirrors that of Tozer. 'I feel like a lot of my identity has been fostered in London,' he said. 'I was a very young gay boy, too scared to go out until I was 20. 'Then I would just go to every club: Madame Jojo's, East Bloc, Dalston Superstore, The Joiners Arms and The George and Dragon. 'I was there every weekend, trying to find my people. It was just joyful chaos.' Away from the small screen, Alexander released solo album Polari - his first without Years & Years - in February, just nine months after representing the United Kingdom at the Eurovision Song Contest. With his pop star pedigree, there were high hopes for the singer after he announced his involvement in the annual competition and unveiled his chosen song, the upbeat electro-pop single Dizzy. But it would end in bitter disappointment for Alexander after a sexually charged performance at Sweden's Malmö Arena failed to impress viewers across mainland Europe, with the United Kingdom winning 46 points and finishing in a miserable 18th place. 'Now that I've had a bit of time away, I'm so proud I got to do it,' he told Tatler. 'But it was also very stressful, it can be very vulnerable and isolating.' After years of failure at the competition, Alexander admits he'd predicted the outcome long before he took to the stage. 'Everyone said, 'You're going to bring it home, Olly'', he recalled. 'I knew I wouldn't.'
Daily Mirror
12-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Noel Gallagher's daughter Anais sums up Manchester Oasis gig with one word
Oasis legends Noel and Liam Gallagher finally reunited on stage last night, performing together for the first time in 16 years in their hometown - and Noel's daughter watched on proudly The Gallagher brothers and Oasis fans had a night to remember as the band reunited in their hometown, 16 years after their split. The monumental evening saw Liam and Noel Gallagher perform before nearly 80,000 devoted fans alongside bandmates Bonehead, Andy Bell, Gem Archer and Joey Waronker. Fireworks lit up the sky as fans sang along passionately, with several celebrities also in attendance. Among the crowd were many of the band's loved ones, including Noel's daughter Anais. The 25-year-old model and photographer has been openly excited about the tour, regularly updating her social media followers. Anais, who has previously modelled for Dolce and Gabbana, attended the tour's first show in Cardiff last week at the Principality Stadium. On Instagram, she expressed her joy at being back, donning an Oasis T-shirt and raising a drink in celebration. Continuing to follow her father on his tour, Anais was amazed by the Manchester crowds last night. She shared a stunning video of the electrifying night on her Instagram story, showcasing the spectacular fireworks display behind the stage. Anais summed up the show in one word: "Magic". She added: "Manchester, you are magic." In another snippet from the night, the proud daughter captured Noel passionately playing an electric guitar. "My dad's the coolest," she declared. Anais has made a sweet cameo on the tracks as well, with a youthful voice chiming in "that's rock and roll baby". Anais, who is currently dating It's A Sin heartthrob Callum Scott Howells, giggled in confirmation that those were indeed her words spoken at seven. She's also expected to be in attendance at tonight's gig at Heaton Park. Just last night, Noel paid an emotional homage to The Royle Family's Caroline Aherne during his performance. Before launching into 'Half the World Away', Noel took to the mic, stating solemnly: "This one is for Caroline." When are Oasis next performing? After tonight's shop, the band is due for a brief respite until they hit the stage in Manchester once more starting Wednesday, July 16, and then again on Saturday, July 19 and Sunday, July 20. With July nearing its end and August on the horizon, Oasis is set to grace Wembley Stadium, London, for a string of shows. They'll light up the venue on July 25 and 26, heat things up further on July 30, and carry the torch through August 2 and 3. Afterwards, Oasis will take their tunes north, heading to Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh for a trio of performances before setting off across the pond to the US.
Wales Online
12-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Noel Gallagher's daughter Anais' one-word verdict on Manchester Heaton Park gig
Noel Gallagher's daughter Anais' one-word verdict on Manchester Heaton Park gig Noel Gallagher's daughter Anais has been sharing her excitement as she follows her dad, Noel, on the Oasis reunion tour. Last week she was in Wales and she has shared her thoughts on last night's show in Manchester Anais Gallagher has been sharing her excitement as she follows her dad, Noel, on the Oasis reunion tour (Image: INSTAGRAM ) It was a huge night for the Gallagher brothers and Oasis fans last night as the band finally got back together in their hometown, 16 years after they decided to split. The epic night saw Liam and Noel Gallagher perform in front of almost 80,000 adoring fans alongside bandmates Bonehead, Andy Bell, Gem Archer and Joey Waronker. Fireworks exploded in the sky, while adoring fans were seen singing their hearts out, and a number of celebrities also attended the event. And many of the band's loved ones were in the crowd too - including Noel's daughter Anais. The 25-year-old model and photographer has made it no secret how excited she has been for the tour to kick of - sharing updates on her social media pages recently, where she is viral in her own right. Anais, who has modelled for Dolce & Gabbana, attended the first show of the tour in Cardiff last week, at the Principality Stadium. On her Instagram page she insisted: "It's good to be back." She wore an Oasis t-shirt to the show and held up her drink and smiled. Following her dad along his tour, last night Anais was wowed by the crowds in Manchester. Oasis fans are all using same poignant word to describe Manchester Heaton Park gig READ MORE: Oasis show at Heaton Park (Image: Kenny Brown | Manchester Evening News ) Sharing a jaw-dropping video of the electric night on her Instagram story, she showed the amazing fireworks that went off behind the stage. Anais had a one-word verdict for the show: "Magic". She said: "Manchester, you are magic." Article continues below In another clip from the night, the proud daughter showed off Noel passionately playing an electric guitar. "My dad's the coolest," she added. Anais also features in the set too as at one point a little voice can be heard saying "that's rock and roll baby". Anais, who is dating It's A Sin star Callum Scott Howells, confirmed that it was her saying it at seven years old. It is likely that she will also be at tonight's show which is at Heaton Park again. Content cannot be displayed without consent Last night, Noel also issued a heartfelt tribute to The Royal Family actress, Caroline Aherne during the show. He dedicated their hit Half the World Away to the beloved The Royle Family star, who passed away in 2016 at the age of 52 after a battle with lung cancer. Noel approached the microphone and said: "This one is for Caroline." The band will get a break until Wednesday, July 16, when they will perform in Manchester again, as well as on Saturday, July 19 and Sunday, July 20. Oasis are also heading to Wembley Stadium, London, between July and August. The first performance will be on July 25, followed by July 26, July 30, August 2 and August 3. From there, the band will travel to Scotland to perform at Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh to perform three shows. Then they will head off to the US. Are you going to the Oasis tour? Comment below. Article continues below Do you have a story? Get in touch at
Wales Online
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
The Welsh actor dating Oasis star Noel Gallagher's daughter Anais
The Welsh actor dating Oasis star Noel Gallagher's daughter Anais Noel Gallagher's daughter Anais is dating a Welsh actor, who stars in the popular Channel 4 series It's A Sin Noel Gallagher with his daughter Anais attend the "Burnt" European premiere at the Vue West End (Image: Getty Images ) Oasis is back in Wales this weekend as the band kicks off their hugely anticipated reunion tour, 16 years after they last performed. The Manchester band has strong ties to Wales, having recorded their hit second album (What's the Story) Morning Glory at the renowned Rockfield Studios in Monmouthshire. The Gallagher brothers, Liam and Noel, will perform on Friday, July 4 and Saturday, July 5, 2025 and it seems that Noel's eldest daughter, Anais has already made her way to Wales, popping up at the Oasis merch shop in the city, catch up with that story, here. Anais, whose mother is Noel's ex-wife Meg Matthews, has made a name for herself as a model and photographer and is currently dating a well-known Welsh actor. For the latest TV and showbiz gossip sign up to our newsletter . 25-year-old Anais is dating Tonyrefail-born star Callum Scott Howells, who starred in the popular series It's A Sin as Colin and Michael Sheen's The Way. Anais and Callum have been an item since autumn 2023. It's been a busy time for the couple, as Callum has been filming in north Wales for a new film (Madfabulous) where he plays the young aristocrat Henry Paget who arrives from France to live at the family's stunning castle on the island of Anglesey in Wales to lead a glamorous lifestyle. You can read more, here. Most recently, the couple have appeared to enjoy a chunk of time exploring the country, with Anais posting a series of pictures showing off her travels and modelling shoots, with a visit to Swansea Bay included. Content cannot be displayed without consent She captioned it: "Melting ice creams, rock pools clouds approaching and a trip along the sea front on a little train. "What could feel more British summertime?" Before the announcement of Oasis's long‑awaited reunion in August 2024, Anais and Callum were spotted at a Blossoms concert on. The band at the time teased an Oasis announcement during their performance but there are no signs of them supporting Oasis on tour. Anais has also been widely mentioned as playing a behind-the-scenes role in getting Oasis back together, and even had some influence over the reunion setlist by adding Gen Z favourites like Talk Tonight and Bonehead's Bank Holiday, which had been doing the rounds on TikTok, the Sun reported. How to buy Oasis tickets now Tickets for the Oasis reunion sold out across all venues due to huge demand when they went online earlier in the year. However, there are still several options available for fans trying to snag a last-minute spot. Limited last-minute tickets can be bought from the official Ticketmaster resale site, where fans who can no longer go sell their seats, although these tend to go into and out of stock quickly. Elsewhere, resale sites like Viagogo, Vivid Seats, StubHub and Twickets are selling tickets for various dates with prices from £121, although fans should always bear in mind that many official sites, such as Ticketmaster and Live Nation, discourage the purchase of resale tickets. Article continues below Viagogo and resale tickets Sites such as viagogo, Stubhub, and Vivid Seats allow fans to buy resale tickets from other fans. However, it is important to note that ticket conditions often prohibit resale after initial purchase. Those tickets may not be valid for admittance to gigs. Fans intending to buy tickets for live events through resale websites should check the ticket terms and conditions, to confirm whether resale is prohibited, before they buy. Ticket terms and conditions can be checked with the original seller, such as Ticketmaster or Live Nation. If resale is prohibited, tickets bought second-hand could be voided and admission to the event refused.
Daily Mail
24-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Anais Gallagher makes rare public appearance with boyfriend Callum Scott Howells as they cosy up at the Into Film Awards
Anais Gallagher looked smitten with her boyfriend Callum Scott Howells as they attended the Into Film Awards at the Odeon in Leicester Square on Tuesday. The daughter of Oasis frontman Noel Gallagher, 25, looked more loved-up than ever as she cosied up with her man on a rare joint outing. For the occasion, Anais looked effortlessly stylish in a pink and white striped shirt layered over blue jeans. She teamed the look with burgundy loafers and accesorised with a pair of gold frame sunglasses which sat on top her head. Meanwhile It's A Sin star Callum, looked cool in double denim consisting of a structured jacket and matching jeans. The pair appeared in good spirits as they posed for sweet snaps together at the celebratory event. Also at the awards ceremony was James Norton, Rose Ayling-Ellis, Olivia Cooke, and Elizabeth McGovern. The Into Film Awards is an annual celebration of the filmmaking of pupils and educators from across the UK. Categories are designed to highlight the many young creatives in the country, with hundreds of films being submitted each year. Awards are presented by a range of film industry talent, with previous guests including Eddie Redmayne, Daniel Craig, Lily James, Amma Asante and Martin Freeman. Anais and Callum have reportedly been seeing each other romantically since the autumn of 2023. Callum previously confirmed he identifies as queer, telling Pink News: 'I've always been happy to say to people. So for me, it was just part of it. 'I wouldn't like to speak for anyone else on that matter. But for me it was kind of: "It is what it is".' Anais had been spending quality time with Callum in the wake of her split from her long-term boyfriend Julius Roberts. She was in a relationship with the farmer for three years after they got together two days before Christmas in 2019. But a source revealed they have 'ended their relationship' in late 2022 and she was moving back up to London, after splitting her time between the city and his family farm in Dorset. It comes after Anais hit back at those branding her a nepo baby in an impassioned interview. Speaking to H! Fashion magazine, the influencer thanked her Oasis icon father Noel for the 'financial stability' he gave her early in life, but insisted she had paved out her own success. She said: 'There are a lot more dangerous industries in which nepotism is around – look at Donald Trump's sons. 'I would be far more concerned with people making legislation than an actor wanting to help out their daughter who wants to be an actress. 'All my privilege and, in quotation marks, "luck" has come from my financial stability – not my dad's fame.' The model, who Noel had with his first wife Meg Mathews just a year before their divorce in 2001, suggested that children of singers were more likely to come under fire over nepotism than those with parents successful in other professions. 'I went to school with a lot of very wealthy people who probably had the exact same amount of privilege as me, but they wouldn't get called a nepo baby because their dad's a lawyer or a politician. 'My dad paid for my private education, he paid for my university degree. I was given money to live on so I didn't have to get a job when I was at university. 'If I needed a new camera, he would buy me a new camera to help with my studies – all of those things made my life so much easier than my friends who had to struggle whilst they were studying. 'But I never wanted to be a musician, so him writing Wonderwall never really helped me out. But him having money? Yes.' Anais boasts 269,000 followers on her Instagram account but accepted that she owes at least part of her rapid rise to her rock legend father. 'You have to look at social media as fun,' she said. 'I think I'm in a really unique position in that I never decided I wanted to be an influencer. 'I posted on my Instagram as a normal teenager would, and then, because of who my dad was, initially, I got a lot of followers. I try to navigate social media exactly the same way as my friends who would have a private account of 100 people following it. 'My biggest criticism of certain influencers is that their feed feels like a magazine.' Of her famous dad, who is getting ready to reunite with brother Liam this summer for the first time in more than 15 years, Anais said: 'With my family, what you see is what you get. They are really hard-working people. 'With my dad, I would always go to him for help or advice – it's very funny that a rock star from the 90s is like the most level-headed person I know. He's definitely the guiding force in my life.'
