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Daily Mirror
12 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
'I went to every celebrity-owned pub in London and one drink was absolutely disgusting'
Owning your own pub seems to be the latest trend among celebrities, with Ed Sheeran, Idris Elba, Sir Ian McKellen, and David Beckham and Guy Ritchie all opening boozers in and around the capital in recent years. But not all celebrity pubs are created equal, and YouTuber Ed Chapman set out on an epic trek to find out which was the best, and worst, of the big-name boozers. And along the way, he sampled one drink that was as unpleasant as it was expensive. Sipping a frozen Aperol Spritz in one upmarket King's Cross bar, he said: 'This is probably one of the worst drinks I've ever had, truly. It's half a glass. God knows how much it's cost… and it's absolutely disgusting.' Ed started his jaunt at The Grapes, in Limehouse – a short walk from Canary Wharf. The historic pub owes its notoriety to the fact that it's owned by Sir Ian McKellen – star of the Lord of the Rings and X-Men franchises, as well as several West End stage productions. The Grapes serves a decent Guinness, Ed discovered, but it's far from roomy: 'There's a nice outside area, but there's only two tables. It is a very small, very tight pub.' He also had one or two questions about the friendliness of the service, saying that the bartender appeared to 'slam the drinks down on the bar.' Next, Ed and his cameraman hopped on a couple of Lime bikes and pedalled up to Shoreditch, where Eighties star Rick Astley co-owns the Mikkeller bar. It's focused around quirky craft beers, including the rather odd-sounding Strawberry Krush – a fruity £6 concoction that 'just tasted like lager,' according to Ed.
The Sun
13 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Freddy Brazier confirms family feud with dad Jeff is over with sweet comment on pic from evening out together
FREDDY Brazier has confirmed that the family feud with his dad Jeff is over. Sharing a sweet comment on a photo from a recent evening out together, Freddy has confirmed the father and son duo's feud has been put to bed. 5 5 Jeff's two sons, Freddy and Bobby, put aside their differences to watch their TV presenter dad make his debut in the new West End show 101 Dalmations: The Musical last week. On July 25, Freddy and Bobby headed out on the town to watch Jeff play the role of Casper in the new musical. He stars in the production, which is playing at the Eventim Apollo until August 30, alongside JLS singer Aston Merrygold, who stars as his on-stage brother Jasper. Jeff shares Bobby and Freddy with late TV reality star Jade Goody. And recently, a family feud was sparked after Jeff started proceedings to stop Freddy seeing his maternal grandmother Jackiey Budden, 68, Jeff insists that she is a bad influence on Freddy, 20. Though the feud has not stopped the youngster spending time at his nan's flat in Bermondsey. But now things seem to be better between the young lad and his dad. Seen together at the musical on Friday night, trio posed up a storm together. Jeff shared some snaps from the night and captioned his post: "So lovely to have both the lads come along to watch me in @101dalmatiansuk. My brother Freddy needs to grow up… there are things I don't like about him says Bobby Brazier as he discusses family feud "I love how much it made them laugh and it was really special that they were both there to support me. "Thanks for coming @freddybrazier_ @bobbybrazier." Freddy then seemingly confirmed the family feud is over when he replied: 'What a show, loved every minute of it! "Most of all I loved watching you just play and have fun. "I love you Dad." Replying to his son, Jeff penned: "@freddybrazier_ Love you too Fred! Thanks for coming, meant a lot." One fan then weighed in and penned: "Glad your all ok again, he loves you to. I lost my Mum last week and lifes short enough. The family that plays together, stays together, take care." "We all have ups and downs but it's better together than apart xxxx," said another "What a lovely family and that's down to you," penned a third. Last month, Freddy snubbed Jeff on Father's Day amid the ongoing legal battle to stop him seeing Jackiey. Instead he chose to keep quiet, and not post anything, while his brother Bobby did post about his dad on Father's Day. 5 5
Rhyl Journal
15 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Rhyl Journal
Singer Olly Alexander ‘knew' he would not win Eurovision in 2024
The 35-year-old performed his song Dizzy at the 2024 contest in Malmo, Sweden, and said he is glad he competed despite finishing 18th with 46 points, in an interview with Tatler. He said: 'Everyone said, 'you're going to bring it home, Olly', I knew I wouldn't. 'Now that I've had a bit of time away, I'm so proud I got to do it, but it was also very stressful, it can be very vulnerable and isolating.' Alexander added: 'I've never had so much pressure put on a song. People are brutal anyway, but because we're in a competition, people are really going for you. I was like, 'God, I'm just trying to give people a fun time'.' During the interview, Alexander went on to speak about how a media adviser told him not to 'come out' as gay during his 20s due to the impact it would have on his career. He said: 'You'd never give that advice now, and it was terrible advice then. 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 the former Years And Years singer said he had received much better advice from Dame Judi Dench, who he made his West End debut alongside in Peter And Alice. Alexander said: 'The best thing Judi Dench taught me was that you can be a legendary star and still be the most chill diva ever. 'She's always down for a laugh, she loves a naughty joke.' The singer released his debut solo album Polari in February this year, and has had a UK number one single with Years And Years in King, along with four other top 10 singles, while the pop band also had two number one albums. Alexander has also embarked on an acting career that has seen him appear in Channel 4 drama It's A Sin, make a cameo appearance in EastEnders, and perform in a number of stage roles. The full interview can be read in the September issue of Tatler, available by digital download and on newsstands from August 7.
Daily Mail
16 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Jeff Brazier patches up feud with his sons Bobby and Freddy as he gushes over their 'special' evening after family reunited at 101 Dalmatians: The Musical to watch TV presenter's debut
Jeff Brazier has seemingly patched up the family feud with his sons Bobby and Freddy as he gushed over their 'special' evening together in an Instagram post last week. The TV presenter, 46, reunited with his sons Bobby, 22, and Freddy, 20, at 101 Dalmatians: The Musical at the Eventim Apollo in London, where Jeff made his West End debut. Jeff shared a photo with his beloved sons on Instagram as he reflected on their 'special' evening together. Freddy, who is currently in the midst of a legal battle with Jeff over his welfare, proved all is well with his father as sweetly responded 'I love you dad' in his comments. Jeff captioned his post: 'So lovely to have both the lads come along to watch me in @101dalmatiansuk I love how much it made them laugh and it was really special that they were both there to support me. Thanks for coming @freddybrazier_ @bobbybrazier ❤️' Freddy replied: 'What a show, loved every minute of it! Most of all I loved watching you just play and have fun. I love you Dad❤️' '@freddybrazier_ Love you too Fred! Thanks for coming, meant a lot ❤', Jeff replied. Meanwhile, Bobby penned 'Dadda' in the comments as Jeff replied '@bobbybrazier Lovely to see you B. ❤️' Jeff, who plays Casper, stars alongside JLS heartthrob Aston Merrygold, who stars as his onscreen brother Jasper. Britain's Got Talent winner Sydnie Christmas stars as Cruella De Vil at London's Eventim Apollo Theatre for six-weeks only this summer. 101 Dalmatians: The Musical is now playing at the Eventim Apollo in London until August 30. It is reported Jeff, has set up a court date to stop Freddy seeing his maternal grandmother Jackiey Budden, 68, amid rising concerns over his well being. Jeff has long insisted she is a bad influence on the troubled youngster - with the pair enduring a series of very public disputes over the years. But last month The Mail On Sunday revealed that Freddie was again spending time at Jackiey's Bermondsey flat despite his father filing court paperwork in an effort to keep his son away. Meanwhile, Bobby penned 'Dadda' in the comments as Jeff replied '@bobbybrazier Lovely to see you B. ❤️' Family friends say the duo remain 'extremely close,' explaining: 'Jeff was never going to keep Freddy away from his Nanny for very long - they've always had a strong bond, Jeff may hate her for all sorts of reasons going back many years, but Freddy loves her very much. 'They had a great time together, playing with her dog and catching up at her flat - where he has often stayed over the years. Whatever Jeff hoped to achieve with his legal efforts, it hasn't worked.' In June, Freddy announced on Instagram that he was going to a rehabilitation centre in Spain, admitting he had been addicted to smoking since he was 12 and was keen to seek treatment. He said: 'I've been smoking from the age of 12 and it's time to stop it was a bad coping mechanism that turned into an addiction something I relied on and something that made me feel sane and somewhat okay.' But days after the admission, Freddy posted again online saying he had changed his mind, writing: 'You know what I don't need rehab. I just need a holiday with a good group of boys or a retreat.' Freddy lost his mother, former Big Brother star Jade, to cervical cancer in 2009 when he was just four years old. During his appearance on BBC's Celebrity Race Across the World, Bobby spoke on the grief he has suffered following his mother's tragic passing. He said: 'I don't really remember being held by my mum… if I had more memories with her, it would have made it a whole lot harder for me, but I think I would rather that than not remembering the things I had done with my mum.' Freddy admitted he 'misses the bond' he shared with older brother Bobby in a heartbreaking Instagram last month. The Race Across The World star posted throwback videos as he reminisced about the good times he and Bobby shared during the coronavirus. One video Freddy posted saw the Brazier brothers bashing their heads against a pumpkin on a farm. He wrote: 'Only thing I miss about Covid is the amount of time I had with my brother to bond and make memories and have a laugh.' In another post, Freddy and Bobby larked around in the kitchen in a video while dad Jeff cooked dinner.
South Wales Guardian
16 hours ago
- Entertainment
- South Wales Guardian
Singer Olly Alexander ‘knew' he would not win Eurovision in 2024
The 35-year-old performed his song Dizzy at the 2024 contest in Malmo, Sweden, and said he is glad he competed despite finishing 18th with 46 points, in an interview with Tatler. He said: 'Everyone said, 'you're going to bring it home, Olly', I knew I wouldn't. 'Now that I've had a bit of time away, I'm so proud I got to do it, but it was also very stressful, it can be very vulnerable and isolating.' Alexander added: 'I've never had so much pressure put on a song. People are brutal anyway, but because we're in a competition, people are really going for you. I was like, 'God, I'm just trying to give people a fun time'.' During the interview, Alexander went on to speak about how a media adviser told him not to 'come out' as gay during his 20s due to the impact it would have on his career. He said: 'You'd never give that advice now, and it was terrible advice then. 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 the former Years And Years singer said he had received much better advice from Dame Judi Dench, who he made his West End debut alongside in Peter And Alice. Alexander said: 'The best thing Judi Dench taught me was that you can be a legendary star and still be the most chill diva ever. 'She's always down for a laugh, she loves a naughty joke.' The singer released his debut solo album Polari in February this year, and has had a UK number one single with Years And Years in King, along with four other top 10 singles, while the pop band also had two number one albums. Alexander has also embarked on an acting career that has seen him appear in Channel 4 drama It's A Sin, make a cameo appearance in EastEnders, and perform in a number of stage roles. The full interview can be read in the September issue of Tatler, available by digital download and on newsstands from August 7.
