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2 days ago
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Anais Gallagher orchestrated Oasis reunion?
Anais Gallagher orchestrated the Oasis reunion. The 25-year-old model – whose parents are Oasis' Noel Gallagher and his first wife Meg Matthews – reportedly decided to help her father reconcile with his estranged brother and bandmate Liam after Noel's second marriage to Sara MacDonald ended. A source told The Sun: 'Anais was one of the biggest sources of comfort and support for Noel following his divorce. 'Over the years, Noel had offered an olive branch to Liam, but he'd never taken it up. 'Anais could tell her dad really wanted both his brothers, Liam and Paul, by his side after the split so was determined to get them back in touch. 'She gets on great with Liam's sons Gene and Lennon so she asked them if their dad would be willing to hear her out. 'They said they thought he would be receptive, so she then asked Liam to reach out to his brother to lend support. 'Liam's always wanted Oasis back together so he got in touch.' Oasis split in 2009, when Noel left the band over a backstage fight at the Rock en Seine festival in Paris. He said in a statement at the time: 'People will write and say what they like, but I simply could not go on working with Liam a day longer.' However, the Gallagher siblings thrilled fans last year, when they announced Oasis' comeback after 15 years. They wrote on X: 'The guns have fallen silent. The stars have aligned. The great wait is over. Come see. It will not be televised." Oasis will kick off their world tour in Cardiff, Wales, in June.
Perth Now
2 days ago
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- Perth Now
Anais Gallagher orchestrated Oasis reunion?
Anais Gallagher orchestrated the Oasis reunion. The 25-year-old model – whose parents are Oasis' Noel Gallagher and his first wife Meg Matthews – reportedly decided to help her father reconcile with his estranged brother and bandmate Liam after Noel's second marriage to Sara MacDonald ended. A source told The Sun: 'Anais was one of the biggest sources of comfort and support for Noel following his divorce. 'Over the years, Noel had offered an olive branch to Liam, but he'd never taken it up. 'Anais could tell her dad really wanted both his brothers, Liam and Paul, by his side after the split so was determined to get them back in touch. 'She gets on great with Liam's sons Gene and Lennon so she asked them if their dad would be willing to hear her out. 'They said they thought he would be receptive, so she then asked Liam to reach out to his brother to lend support. 'Liam's always wanted Oasis back together so he got in touch.' Oasis split in 2009, when Noel left the band over a backstage fight at the Rock en Seine festival in Paris. He said in a statement at the time: 'People will write and say what they like, but I simply could not go on working with Liam a day longer.' However, the Gallagher siblings thrilled fans last year, when they announced Oasis' comeback after 15 years. They wrote on X: 'The guns have fallen silent. The stars have aligned. The great wait is over. Come see. It will not be televised." Oasis will kick off their world tour in Cardiff, Wales, in June.
Scottish Sun
2 days ago
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- Scottish Sun
Real reason Oasis reunited – and it's all down to woman who has already picked the setlist including rarely heard hits
The star has even provided crucial insight into what Oasis' Gen-Z fans might want to hear on the reunion tour THE MASTERPLAN Real reason Oasis reunited – and it's all down to woman who has already picked the setlist including rarely heard hits Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) IT is the biggest reunion in rock – but Oasis's comeback may not have happened at all if it hadn't been for some delicate, behind-the-scenes diplomacy by one particular person. Step forward Anais Gallagher, Noel's eldest daughter, who has been revealed as the gutsy go-between who has seemingly pulled off what years of fan pleading and big-money offers failed to do. 7 Feuding brothers Noel and Liam Gallagher have put differences aside to reunite Oasis Credit: Getty 7 The Gallagher brothers finally announced their reunion in August 2024 Credit: Instagram/Oasis 7 The band have recently begun rehearsals together ahead of their long-awaited reunion tour Credit: Alamy 7 Noel Gallagher's daughter Anais brought her dad and uncle Liam together for the biggest reunion in music Credit: Getty And the plucky model has even had a hand in helping shape the band's set list, by providing crucial insight into what the Mancunian legends' Gen-Z fans might want to hear on the 41-date reunion tour. The Sun can reveal that Anais, who is from Noel's first marriage to Meg Mathews, worked tirelessly to reconcile her dad and uncle following Noel's split from Sara MacDonald. So Anais, 25, figured the breakdown of her dad's marriage could be an opportunity to get her old man back together with his feisty brother and the band that made him a megastar. An insider said: 'Anais was one of the biggest sources of comfort and support for Noel following his divorce. "She was the one that was helping him get back on his feet and return to doing things he loved that had fallen by the wayside. 'Over the years, Noel had offered an olive branch to Liam, but he'd never taken it up. 'Anais could tell her dad really wanted both his brothers, Liam and Paul, by his side after the split so was determined to get them back in touch. Fighting with Noel 'She gets on great with Liam's sons Gene and Lennon so she asked them if their dad would be willing to hear her out. 'They said they thought he would be receptive, so she then asked Liam to reach out to his brother to lend support. 'Liam's always wanted Oasis back together so he got in touch.' Inside Noel & Liam Gallagher's first Oasis show in 16 years at surprise venue where they enraged neighbour Ironically, the Wonderwall crooners fell out back in May 2000 because Liam allegedly questioned the paternity of Anais while fighting with Noel in Spain — leading Noel to leave the band for a second time. Anais has maintained a close relationship with outspoken Liam, who is saved in her phone as 'uncle'. Anais, who has modelled for Dolce and Gabbana, is close friends with her cousins Gene, 23, and Lennon, 25, and the group often go on nights out together. Anais was one of the biggest sources of comfort and support for Noel following his divorce Insider Fans had hoped Noel's divorce would lead to a reconciliation for the band, but they were left hanging for more than a year. The source said: 'It was all very slow-going behind the scenes to get the brothers talking again. 'Anais spending so much time with her dad allowed her to realise how much he missed his brother, despite the jibes they both made. 'It enabled her to plant the idea of a reconciliation on both sides. Thanks to her close relationship with Liam, she was able to call him. 'She worked hard to make sure they didn't look back in anger, if you like. 'Once Liam called Noel, the rest was left up to them.' The brothers announced their reunion in August last year, sparking a frenzy as fans went into overdrive to get their hands on tickets. It's expected that the band will make millions from their world tour, which kicks off in July. 7 Noel's split from Sara MacDonald was an opportunity for him and Liam to talk again Credit: Getty 7 Anais is Noel's child from his marriage to Meg Matthews Credit: Getty And in further good news for Liam, he is about to become a grandfather for the first time. His daughter Molly Moorish, 27, announced two weeks ago she was expecting her first child with Liverpool footballer boyfriend Nathaniel Phillips. Molly, whose mother Lisa had a short-lived relationship with Liam in 1998, was estranged from her dad for 19 years but they are reconciled. In interviews, 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.' Liam's always wanted Oasis back together so he got in touch Insider And it's safe to say that Anais has Noel's ear. Last month, The Sun revealed that she had encouraged her dad to distance himself from disgraced comedian Russell Brand. Limit hangovers Brand has been charged with rape and sexual assaults relating to four women. He has denied all the allegations. A source said: 'Anais realised that her dad's close links to Brand wasn't a good look. "She's very PR savvy. There was a discussion and Noel agreed cutting ties was best. 'Anais, Noel, and the rest of the family are horrified at Brand's alleged behaviour and had no idea what was going on.' And her influence on Noel doesn't end there. She is helping to run her dad's social media and is on his company's payroll. The source said: 'Anais does a lot on social media to make money, so it's a natural fit for her to help her dad out. 'She knows what does and doesn't work for Generation Z, whereas Noel doesn't. 'It's given them more of a chance to bond. "Noel hired her because she is genuinely good at her job, not because she is his child.' The dedicated daughter is also helping with the song selection for the tour. The source added: 'Anais has helped with the tour set list by looking at what has done well on TikTok with the younger generation. 'As a result, [the song] Bonehead's Bank Holiday will be played live by Oasis for the first time. "They'll also play Digsy's Dinner, and Talk Tonight. 'She wants to help Oasis gain younger fans as well as their long-standing fans.' The Oasis reunion announcement has been marred by older fans hitting out at younger people getting tickets, something Anais has been very vocal about on social media. On TikTok, she wrote: 'One thing I won't stand for is the ageism and the misogyny around people getting tickets. 'Sorry, if a 19-year-old girl in a pink cowboy hat wants to be there, I will have my friendship bracelets ready.' Grumpy fans have claimed that the band would hate stuff put up by young people on TikTok. Sometimes people put this hyper-aggressive masculine ideology into what they think that my dad and my uncle are going to be like Anais Gallagher In an interview with Hello! Anais hit back, saying they were wrong. She told the magazine: 'I see this all the time, actually, where someone will post a funny video or a cover song and people would say '[Oasis] would hate this'. 'No, no, you hate this. "Sometimes people put this hyper-aggressive masculine ideology into what they think that my dad and my uncle are going to be like. 'They're actually a lot more accepting than the fans are.' Anais plans to be stage-side to support her father throughout the reunion run. She joked in an interview that her aims for the year were to: 'Limit the amount of hangovers I have after all the Oasis concerts, remember to take my supplements and drink a lot of water.' Whether she can manage to keep her dad and uncle in a similar state remains to be seen. 7 Liam's lads Gene and Lennon are close with Anais Credit: Getty Unlock even more award-winning articles as The Sun launches brand new membership programme - Sun Club.
Wales Online
2 days ago
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- Wales Online
Liam Gallagher updates fans over whereabouts ahead of Oasis rehearsals
Liam Gallagher updates fans over whereabouts ahead of Oasis rehearsals The lead vocalist of the band had reportedly escaped to the French Riviera as he geared up for the highly anticipated Oasis reunion tour Oasis member Liam Gallagher has confirmed he's back in the UK after there had been reports he had missed some of the band's rehearsals (Image: PA ) Oasis' Liam Gallagher has issued an update to fans about his whereabouts ahead of the band's rehearsals. The lead vocalist of the band had reportedly escaped to the French Riviera as he geared up for the highly anticipated Oasis reunion tour, which will begin this summer at Cardiff's Principality Stadium. It was confirmed that the band's rehearsals had begun in May, with the group practicing together without Liam. However, the singer-songwriter has seemingly all but confirmed he is now back on home turf. On X, he posted on Friday after, May 30 that he had arrived back from his holiday. From superstar gigs to cosy pubs, find out What's On in Wales by signing up to our newsletter here . In the post, he wrote: "I'm back on UK soil who f****** wants it LG x". In a previous post, the singer had referred to reports about the rehearsals as he posted: "Oasis rehearsals get more coverage than most band tours". The 2025 UK tour will be the first time Noel and Liam have shared a stage in 20 years. The band had initiated sessions in the rehearsal room from Tuesday, May 20, with both Gallagher brothers reportedly having pieced together a practice setlist. With one member joining the Gallagher siblings and Oasis for the first time, the group could certainly use the practice sessions. Newcomer Joey Waronker is roped in for drumming duties, after previously touring with Liam during live gigs with John Squire following their collaborative album. He'll be joining Oasis stalwarts like guitarists Paul "Bonehead" Arthurs, Gem Archer, Andy Bell, and of course, the Gallagher brothers themselves. This will be the first time the siblings have shared the stage since their split in 2009. Their much-anticipated tour will begin at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff on Friday, July 4, with another gig in the Welsh capital in the following evening on Saturday, July 5. Article continues below When asked why they decided to kick the tour off in the Welsh capital, Liam said "Because Cardiff is the b*****". You can read more here. The band will then tour around UK and Ireland, including at Manchester's Heaton Park and London's Wembley Stadium.
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3 days ago
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Zak Starkey Rubbishes Reports He Retired from The Who, Insists He Was ‘Fired'
The saga around Zak Starkey's departure from The Who continues to rumble on. In a new Instagram post on Wednesday (May 28), the band's former drummer called reports that he 'retired' from his position in iconic group as 'f-kin total bollox' while insisting that he was, indeed, 'fired' from the group. Starkey's position as the band's drummer has been uncertain since a show at London's Royal Albert Hall in March. Reports suggested that Daltrey was unhappy with Starkey's playing on the night, and a number of songs were cut short. Starkey – Ringo Starr's son and a prolific session drummer – has been a part of the live lineup since 1996. In a statement, the band said, 'The band made a collective decision to part ways with Zak after this round of shows at the Royal Albert Hall. They have nothing but admiration for him and wish him the very best for his future.' More from Billboard Lorde Makes Surprise Appearance at Aotearoa Music Awards Bone Thugs-N-Harmony Perform 1996 Hit 'Tha Crossroads' on 'Everybody's Live' John Fogerty Reclaims Creedence Songs With New 'John's Version' Recordings His position was reinstated briefly after 'communication issues' were resolved, but following the announcement of The Who's farewell tour dates in North America, guitarist Pete Townshend confirmed that time had 'come for a change' in relation to their drummer, and that Scott Devours would be taking on the role. On Monday (May 26) the drummer shared an Instagram post stating that Daltrey had said that Starkey had not been 'fired,' but 'retired' to work on his project with supergroup Mantra Of The Cosmos, which includes Starkey and members of Happy Mondays. The group's upcoming debut LP features a song written by Oasis' Noel Gallagher; Starkey was Oasis' drummer from 2004-2008. Two days later, on Wednesday (May 28), Starkey shared a new update with a screengrab of a news story that again indicated that he 'retired' from the group. He called the report 'f-kin total bollox,' insisted that 'I was fired' and that Daltrey's 'new word for it is 'retired' to complete my other musical projects.' He continued, 'I called Roger last week and told him in person I had spent nearly 2 months at my studio in Jamaica completing my studio projects. That I had a mantra of the cosmos single out next week and then I was completely available for the foreseeable future… he was a little surprised but understood. It's true – I have no plan's whatsoever for the fall as I thought I was touring with The Who and my mantra band mates are v busy in oasis and happy Mondays until the new year . So this is simply a load of bollox … Am I fired , retired, deffo not tired as I'm 20 years younger than these guys as they keep saying. Starkey added, 'Dropping two beats on our second show is not a firing offence – I've watched the show on tv I can't see where I dropped them – I looked everywhere- it's the who ffs if it was perfect it would be so f–king boring …' A spokesperson for The Who offered no comment on the latest update when approached by Billboard U.K. The Who will kick off the U.S. leg of their farewell tour on August 16 at the Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, FL. Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart
