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Yahoo
20-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Report: WWE Grooming Three Talents To Be Their Future Headliners
WWE already knows who they want their headliners to be at some point in the future. The passing of the torch is something that's been a focal point of professional wrestling for the last several decades. As popular as WWE is right now, they understand people like Cody Rhodes, Roman Reigns, and Becky Lynch can't be on top forever. Eventually, these names will move on from the company and will be seen on a much more limited basis. If you want to get technical, it feels like Reigns is already in that transition period. Luckily, WWE is planning for the future and is already in the process of grooming who they want to be their future headliners of the company. According to Dave Meltzer in the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, the company is currently grooming Bron Breakker, Jacob Fatu, and Rhea Ripley to interact with the company's current headliners with the idea that they will eventually be in those positions themselves. Stay tuned to WrestleZone for more information as it becomes available. READ MORE: TKO Makes Major Change To WWE Severance Packages, Hurts Company Morale What do you make of this report? Do you approve of these three names to be WWE's headliners in the future? Let us know your thoughts by sounding off in the comments section below. The post Report: WWE Grooming Three Talents To Be Their Future Headliners appeared first on Wrestlezone.
Telegraph
28-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Telegraph
Who is Patchwork? Glastonbury secret sets, rumours and hidden stages
Each and every year, Glastonbury 's headliners find themselves privy to every festival organiser's worst nightmare: the rumour mill. Punters, never content with just three official headliners over the weekend, tie themselves in knot digging into tour schedules and album releases to offer proof that their favourite artist will actually appear – just in secret. This year's edition is no different, with the lineup's crowning artists – The 1975, Neil Young and Olivia Rodrigo – already being discussed alongside who else could be performing in you-had-to-be-there slots on various stages across the weekend. Furious artists (and the Eavis family, who must grow tired of the gossip) have the likes of Foo Fighters, Radiohead and Fred Again… to blame: each has performed in a secret slot in past years. Meanwhile, the growing trend for headliners to bring out their starry pals – Paul McCartney having set the bar supremely high in 2022, when he recruited the help of Bruce Springsteen and Dave Grohl in ensuring his set went down in the history books – has risked dominating the headlines over the actual billed performances. The rumour mill for 2025's edition ranges from the tantalisingly possible to the downright outlandish (never say never, but one imagines Taylor Swift's ginormous security team wouldn't be best pleased if the US superstar set her private jet down in Somerset unannounced). From Britpop heroes Pulp, who will be on a convenient promotional run for their new album More during the festival, to popular folk-pop outfit Mumford & Sons (also promoting a new album) and acclaimed sibling trio Haim, the list of bands, artists and celebrities rumoured to be joining the Glastonbury lineup by stealth keeps getting longer and longer. Here are all the rumoured secret sets, special guests – and hidden stages where the magic might happen. Rumoured secret sets Pulp They're back with their first new album in 21 years, More, and now all that seems to be missing from Pulp's victory lap is a performance at Glastonbury. What has sent fans into overdrive most is the inclusion of a mysterious band called 'Patchwork' on the final lineup. Patchwork will play on the Pyramid at 6.15pm on Saturday, a primetime slot that looks set for a deservingly massive band to fill it: enter Jarvis Cocker and co. Keen fans even reported hearing keyboardist Candida Doyle talking about her passion for patchwork in a recent Radio 2 interview. Too much of a coincidence, surely? Having headlined the festival in 1995 – when the band stepped in at the last minute to replace the Stone Roses – the Britpop heroes have form, and the hits still sound as fresh – and crowd-pleasing – as they did three decades ago. Just imagine the Common People singalong on the Pyramid, mid-afternoon, or the drunken, crying crowds crooning along to Something Changed! Unfortunately for fans, however, Pulp have been rumoured for a secret set at Glastonbury for the last three years, and it's yet to actually happen. Only time will tell. Lady Gaga Ra ra ooh la la – watch out Pilton, Gaga's coming. Or not. It seems a far-fetched dream to imagine the star, fresh off the back of a record-breaking outdoor gig in Rio de Janeiro and a magnificent headline show at Coachella in the US, settling for a supporting slot on the lineup – especially considering she's yet to headline (though she did pop up unannounced on a tiny stage in 2009). But with a fallow year on the cards for 2026, could Emily Eavis have persuaded Gaga to promote her Mayhem record on stage at the best party on earth – which just so happens to be one of the world's most popular musical broadcasts? If Gaga doesn't appear on the Pyramid this year, here's hoping for a proper Sunday night headline slot in 2027. Lewis Capaldi One of the most emotional sets at the 2023 festival was Scottish singer Lewis Capaldi's, who apologised to his massive Pyramid Stage audience for a myriad of problems with his vocals and health (a result of his Tourette's syndrome) that led to him cutting the set short. Two years on, rumours are swirling that Capaldi could be returning to Worthy Farm to finish what he started, on the Pyramid at 4.55pm on Friday, before Alanis Morissette. Lorde Gen Z's favourite melodramatic popstar is set to release her fourth album, Virgin, on the weekend of Glastonbury, and has made little effort to hide her love for the festival or desire to perform there again. She's been doing pop-up shows to promote the album in New York and London and is probably (here's hoping) already going to be on-site to do a guest appearance for close pal Charli XCX, so a surprise show of her own makes sense. We think Woodsies would be a perfect fit for those thumping basslines and angsty, singalong-ready lyrics; just get there early. Haim Sister trio Haim – made up of Alana, Danielle and Este – have been delighting fans with their mellow blend of indie and pop for years now, not least at Glastonbury: they've played five times. With new album I Quit set for release just a week prior to this year's festival, and their star power having received a turbo-charge from their support slot on Taylor Swift's massive Eras tour, it seems the perfect time for another visit to the farm. This seems one of the more likely of this year's rumours. I predict you'll find them in an afternoon slot in the Woodsies tent, where Kasabian played a surprise show last year. Mumford & Sons The folk-pop group's star power has waned slightly since they headlined Glastonbury for the first time in 2013, but they're still one of those acts guaranteed to provoke a massive singalong – perfect fodder for the BBC's roving cameras. Their new album Rushmere was released to positive reviews earlier this year and our critic Neil McCormick called a supporting gig in London a 'rambunctious, barnstorming show'. So could they appear on Worthy Farm? If they do, I predict it will be another mid-afternoon Woodsies slot, as I'm not entirely convinced Mumford has the chops to command a gigantic Pyramid Stage audience (like Foo Fighters did with their secret performance two years ago) anymore. Radiohead Wishful thinking, eh? Radiohead's appearance on Worthy Farm would make many, many fans very happy indeed (this one included). But is the timing right considering its member's recent controversies (lead guitarist Jonny Greenwood was forced to cancel two shows with Israeli musician Dudu Tassa after protests from pro-Palestine activists) and other projects, namely alternative band the Smile? The Oxford rockers did a secret show back in 2011, however, so it's not impossible. Just highly unlikely. Fans will probably have more luck just rewatching their wondrous 1997 set on YouTube, the rain and thunder no match for Thom Yorke's majesty. Green Day Somehow, the punk rockers have never played at Glastonbury. It's arguably an indictment of the festival's alleged sidelining of heavy rock and metal genres in favour of crowd-pleasing indie and pop – or maybe they were simply too busy headlining the likes of Download and Isle of Wight. Either way, having released their 14th album, Saviors, last January, and with a new, younger generation having got into their music thanks to a combination of April's Coachella set (and Charli XCX's perceived snubbing by Green Day being chosen as headliners) and frontman Billie Joe Armstrong's prolonged, expletive-filled rants about President Trump. It seems a far-fetched dream for fans that Green Day will appear, but they could easily pack out a mid-afternoon Pyramid slot – just imagine the singalongs to American Idiot! Timothée Chalamet The Sun reports that the Hollywood actor could even make an appearance... as Bob Dylan. The star portrayed the US rock legend in Oscar-nominated film A Complete Unknown, and could now bring his brooding take on Dylan – and his hits, from Mr Tambourine Man to Like a Rolling Stone – to the farm. Fans hoping to catch the rumoured set should head to the Acoustic Stage on Saturday to catch tribute group Not Completely Unknown. I wonder if Chalamet's girlfriend, Kylie Jenner, could hop along to enjoy the show too… though the Kardashian family never did give 'I love mud and wellies' vibes. Sir Keir Starmer Glastonbury has a long, proud tradition of providing politicians and activists with a platform, and has hosted everyone from Jeremy Corbyn to Volodymyr Zelensky (the Ukrainian president appeared via video link in 2022). Punters were convinced that some of the Labour Party's leading figures, whether that be Sir Keir, Angela Rayner or Rachel Reeves, would make an appearance in 2024 to ramp up their charm-offensiveness over the Tories. But then the General Election happened, and campaigning from the Pyramid took a backseat to door-knocking and newspaper interviews. So could this year, now he's firmly (depending on who you ask) in government, be The Year of Keir at Worthy Farm? Potential special guests Special guests have become part and parcel of Glastonbury headline sets: from Macca roping in the services of the Boss back in 2022 to Elton John's decision to champion rising talents (Gabriels' Jacob Lusk, Stephen Sanchez, Rina Sawayama) over established stars in 2023, or Kylie bringing out Nick Cave during her 2019 Legend's slot to sing their duet Where the Wild Roses Grow. They've become so regular they're now expected – to the detriment of certain performances. John criticised the incessant rumour mill ahead of his career-crowning headline slot in 2023, when his rumoured special guests ranged from Eminem to Britney Spears, Dua Lipa and Harry Styles. But this year's headliners seem the perfect bunch to actually be willing to recruit the help of some old friends. My predictions? First up, Rod Stewart to bring out his Faces bandmate Ronnie Wood. Charli XCX, who should pull in one of the biggest crowds of the weekend on the Other Stage on Saturday night, would be silly not to charter a plane for Brat-collaborators Lorde or Billie Eilish. Neil Young, up against Charli in that same slot but on the Pyramid, might just tempt Stephen Stills out of (semi) retirement to rattle through Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young classics. And finally, could Sunday night headliner Olivia Rodrigo lure her multitude of admirers (Talking Heads' David Byrne, or Lily Allen, who Rodrigo last duetted with on Worthy Farm in 2022) out to Pilton? I'm a Glastonbury regular – these are the best hidden stages If you've been to Glastonbury, you'll be all too aware of its sprawling size: the tens of thousands of steps you'll bash out, the blisters you'll take home as souvenirs, the feeling that – never mind how many times you visit – five days on Worthy Farm is nowhere near enough to see and do everything. If you haven't, hearing just how big it is will be hard to grasp: the site is the equivalent of more than 500 football pitches, big enough to hold 200,000 revellers. The site's size means there are countless stages to check out, from the big ones whose sets make it to television – the famous Pyramid, Other, West Holts, Park and Woodsies – to the havens for dance music fans (the Levels, Arcadia or Glade) or the circus, comedy and art tents dotted further afield. There's also the much-feted South East Corner, home to hedonistic late-night areas Shangri-La and Block 9, where some of the world's best DJs gather under the cover of darkness to delight revellers more keen on escaping the hustle and bustle of the main arena. Festival goers looking for even more secretive offerings should head to Strummerville, located within a wooded area at the top of the site, where like-minded, more mellow punters gather around a giant open fire and sing folk songs until the early hours. Or, nestled near The Park, go on a trip to the Rabbit Hole, a famous bar that is also home to a secretive second speakeasy whose exact location changes every year. Basically, whatever you're looking for, you'll find it at Glastonbury – if you're willing to head off the beaten track.
The Sun
28-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
What bands REALLY get paid to play Glastonbury as Rod Stewart reveals it'll cost HIM money to appear at festival
HEADLINING Glastonbury is considered by many artists as the peak of their success – and they're willing to cough up some cash to prove it. The annual event, which takes place at Worthy Farm in Cornwall, has been a platform for stars to showcase their careers, launch new music, and win over new fans in the process. 5 5 But it doesn't come cheaply – particularly when you take into account the artists pay for spectacle they bring to the stage. While Glastonbury does not disclose how much they pay their artists, some big stars have opened up in the past about how much they earn as a result of the festival. Rod Stewart, who is taking on the Legends slot on Sunday night, has admitted he's going to be LOSING money in order to be there. Speaking to RadioTimes this week, Rod said: "It's going to cost me £300,000 to do it and they only pay you about 120,000 quid. So it's going to cost me." However, he said it "doesn't matter" as it's considered such an honour. The same goes for the other headliners both past and present – with The 1975, who took to the Pyramid stage to close out Friday, spent approximately FOUR TIMES the amount they were paid for their performance, according to The Telegraph. The band's frontman Matty Healy was seen breaking down in tears towards the end of the set, with the headline slot being a life goal for the four-piece, who started out playing in mum Denise Welch's garage as teenagers. Last year's headliner Dua Lipa reportedly had to do the same to make sure her set was one to remember. According to The Mirror, Dua was allegedly given £200,000 for her headline slot – but funnelled it into the show itself with an elaborate set, backing dancers and crew costs. But again, she said it was worth it, saying of the festival: ""There's something about the community and the energy at Glastonbury that is unlike anywhere else. "There's a real sense of togetherness and closeness, and common language. You make these unbelievable memories and you make friends, and you just have stories for the rest of your life." Glastonbury has noted, however, that the fee number reported is "certainly not accurate". Event organiser Emily Eavis has previously revealed that Glastonbury offers a fraction of the going rate in a bid to keep costs down. The festival have also long vowed to donate a large portion of their profits to charity, with Greenpeace, WaterAid and Oxfam among those receiving cash totalling a reported £2million a year minimum. In 2017 – ahead of that year's festival that had Katy Perry, Ed Sheeran and Radiohead headlining – she told BBC Radio 6: "We're really grateful for the bands that we get, because they're basically doing it for the love of it. "It's probably less than 10 per cent of what they'd get from playing any of the other major British festivals, [so] Glastonbury relies completely on goodwill." Ultimately, the artists get money back in other ways – particularly in streaming and tour ticket sales, all of which have proven to shoot up in the wake of their Glasto appearances, especially if it's televised. 5
Yahoo
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Prices of Glastonbury Festival headliner merchandise revealed
EVERYONE who comes to Glastonbury Festival wants to take a piece of the festival back home with them - here's how much this year's headliners are charging. Some festival-goers may be happy enough with a Glastonbury Festival printed teatowel, which will set you back £25 this year. As for the Pyramid Stage headliners, The 1975, Neil Young and the Chrome Hearts, and Olivia Rodrigo, you'll be paying a bit more. Matty Healy and his band are headlining tonight (June 27) on the Pyramid Stage 10:15pm-11:45pm. Here's the 1975 merchandise you can buy on-site at this year's festival. T-shirts: £35 each Tote bag: £25 each The 1975 offers four different t-shirts, with a popular option so far being a black 'Matty didn't come to the merch meeting' top. Some of the 1975 merchandise at Glastonbury. (Image: Harry Mockridge/Newsquest) Headlining the Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury on Saturday (June 28), Neil Young and the Chrome Hearts merchandise is available around the festival, gaining some criticism online. Loons like @Neilyoung is a bit of a corporate whore with his merch pricing at @glastonbury — Gareth Williams (@Greenelk) June 25, 2025 The legendary 79-year-old artist has requested that the BBC not show his performance on television, despite being a main stage headline act. As for merchandise, here are the prices: Tour t-shirts: £35 each Tote bag: £25 each Sweater/jumper: £65 each Hoodie: £80 each £80 for a Neil Young and the Chrome Hearts hoodie. (Image: Harry Mockridge/Newsquest) Sunday's headliner, Olivia Rodrigo, will be performing on the Pyramid Stage from 9:45pm-11:45pm - the exact same time The Prodigy perform on the Other Stage. And it's not her first Glastonbury appearance either. the American singer last played the festival in 2022, drawing a huge young crowd to the Other Stage. A new Olivia Rodrigo merch is available at Glastonbury ahead of her headlining the festival in a few days! — Olivia Rodrigo stats. (@statsoir) June 26, 2025 We will update you on more Olivia Roadigo merchandise prices, as we have so far only been able to find t-shirts - priced at £35.
The Sun
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Ultimate Glastonbury 2025 rich list reveals star worth jaw-dropping £220M…& singer who claims to make nothing from music
THOUSANDS of fans are turning up in their droves (and their wellies) for the biggest music festival of the year. But although Glastonbury 2025 got off to a damp start yesterday, music lovers are set to enjoy rocketing temperatures when its dazzling line-up of headliners take to the stage this weekend. 16 16 This year will see The 1975, Rod Stewart and Olivia Rodrigo take to the iconic Pyramid stage - with punters paying around £387.50 a ticket. Such is the prestige of Glasto that some acts agree to play there for a fraction of the fee they'd normally command. Bestival organiser Rob Da Bank previously revealed: ' Glastonbury is the one show that artists will play for free or for a reduced price. 'They cap their budget and even the headliners don't get paid more than 500 grand, I think, which is cheap for some of the headliners - and they've had a lot of them.' Though for many of this year's biggest acts, it's not about the money - as their healthy bank balances can afford to take the hit. Here we take a look at the eye-watering fortunes of this year's biggest names. Rod Stewart - £224million The Maggie May crooner, 80, is a festival veteran - and thanks to decades in the spotlight he's built up a pretty hefty fortune. He's estimated to have banked £224million, which is no surprise given Rod has sold more than 120 million records. Part of his huge wealth comes from selling his back catalogue in February last year for a staggering £72million. Rod, who's touring in the US, claims his Legends slot at Worthy Farm this year will actually see him lose money. The pint-sized Glastonbury with healing area and kid's zone He said: 'It was about eight months ago when I was asked to do it, maybe a little longer. But it didn't fit with my schedule because I've got to bring everybody back from America. 'It's going to cost me £300,000 to do it, and they only pay you about 120,000 quid. So it's going to cost me.' He later added that 'it doesn't matter' that he's having to splash his own cash for the show, as the kudos is worth it. Neil Young and the Chrome Hearts - £146.9m 16 US rocker Neil, 79, is headlining the Pyramid stage with his band the Chrome Hearts on Saturday. His fortune is estimated to be around £146.9million according to Celebrity Net Worth. Like Sir Rod he made a wad of cash selling a chunk of his back catalogue for £109million. Neil last played Glastonbury back in 2009, also on the Pyramid Stage, but his return to the festival wasn't smooth. He previously threatened to pull out of the festival due to its BBC partnership feeling like 'a corporate turn-off' but was persuaded to stay on - though his performance won't be broadcast on the Beeb according to the channel's Glastonbury schedule. Nile Rodgers and Chic - £146.9m 16 Blues legend Nile, 72, has also amassed a jaw-dropping £146.9m, reports Celeb Net Worth. And it's not surprising given he's sold more than 750 million albums and 100 million singles worldwide. Nile was also a member of English rock band The Honeydrippers and R&B group New York City, as well as the band Material - all of which will have bolstered his bank balance. Nile is currently working on a Blues Brothers musical set to launch on Broadway before coming to London's West End. A source told The Sun: 'Nile loves the film and jumped at the chance to get on board. 'The whole process is still in the very early stages so it won't be opening for a while but he has officially signed on to the project.' The Everybody Dance singer is also credited with turning queen of pop Madonna into an icon. John Fogerty - £80.8m 16 Best known as the lead singer of Creedence Clearwater Revival, John and his band are performing together for the first time since 2007 at this year's festival. John's music success is believed to have netted him £80.8m - thanks to hit songs like Susie Q, Have you Ever Seen the Rain and Fortunate Son. Outside of his music earnings he's invested heavily in property - one of which in California sold for $20million in 2023, netting more than $11m in profit. Alanis Morissette - £44m 16 Canadian singer Alanis, 51, is the richest woman playing Glastonbury this year, with an estimated fortune of £44million. The Alt-Rock queen rose to stardom with her 1995 album Jagged Little Pill when she was jut 21. But it wasn't an easy road, as she had to deal with rampant sexism. She told The Guardian: 'What I found in terms of the lovely patriarchy, was that at that time if men couldn't f*** me, they didn't know what to do with me.' Most of her earnings come from her 75 million albums sold across the globe. In 2017 she sued her former business manager for stealing $5million from her over seven years. Like John Fogerty, Alanis has also invested in several properties, all of which sold for millions more than she paid for them. Olivia Rodrigo £18.3m Disney child star Olivia is only 22, but she's already sitting on an incredible £18.3m fortune, according to Celeb Net Worth. The Driver's Licence singer is thought to have earned up to £14,563 per episode for her role on High School Musical: The Musical—The Series. She's sold more than four million albums across the UK and USA, plus her two world tours which will have bolstered her accounts. Reacting to her headline slot at Glastonbury, Olivia posted on Instagram: 'Can't think of anything more exciting than headlining Glastonbury but being in the NYT crossword is pretty close.' She previously admitted she wants to be known as a songwriter rather than "the biggest pop star that ever lived", adding: "I worked my whole childhood, and I'm never going to get it back." Danny O'Donoghue, The Script - £11.7m 16 The Script are returning to Glastonbury for the second time and have this time made it to the main Pyramid Stage. Reflecting on the band's journey, Danny told Hot Press: 'It was the story of rags to riches for us. Going from not having two pennies to rub together, to playing Croke Park.' Lead singer Danny is estimated to be worth £11,7million thanks to the band and his TV projects. He is believed to have been paid a whopping £100,000 per series for appearing on BBC's The Voice as a judge. Danny has also taken a share of the profits from The Script, which has sold more than 20million albums. Meanwhile the band's former guitarist Mark Sheenan left £9.4million to his family after his tragic death aged 46 in 2003. Matty Healy, The 1975 - £11m 16 The 1975 will be playing Glastonbury for the first time this year after years of trying to make it happen. Lead singer Matty, 36, is thought to be worth £11million thanks to the band's huge success. The Manchester-based group are best know for their hits Somebody Else and Robbers, and have sold over two million albums worldwide. Brandi Carlil e - £8m 16 American rocker Brandi has said playing at Worthy Farm is a dream come true for her. Estimated to be worth £8million, Brandi has been nominated 18 times for a Grammy and taken home six of the prestigious awards. While she is traditionally a solo singer, she did form a county supergroup in 2019 with Amanda Shires and Maren Morris called Highwomen. Ricky Wilson, Kaiser Chiefs - £7.3m The Kaiser Chiefs are back at Glastonbury for a fourth time this year, after making their debut in 2005. Frontman Ricky, 47, is understood to have netted himself a fortune of £7.3million thanks to the band's success and his work as a judge on The Voice. He previously claimed he'd only return to the ITV talent show if they offered him a £1million pay cheque. Even when not preforming, Ricky is a huge fan of the festival. He said on Virgin Radio: 'I stayed there for three days and had the best three days of my life.' Raye - £5.2m 16 British pop star Raye, 27, is returning to the Pyramid stage after her debut performance two years ago. Since rising to fame she's thought to be worth around £5.2million -but claimed last year she makes no money from her album sales as she was only breaking even. Her earnings will no doubt be bolstered by her work as a songwriter, with the likes of Little Mix and Ellie Goulding having recorded songs she penned. At last year's Brit Awards Raye smashed records for the most awards taken home in one night with her six. Simon Neil, Biffy Clyro - £2.9m Scottish band Biffy Clyro, made up of Simon Neil and twins James and Ben Johnston, are back for their fifth time at Glastonbury. Frontman Simon, 45, is estimated to be worth just shy of £3million from their success across the globe. And they're cashing in on the festival as they've just announced their new album Futique. Given they've sold millions of albums worldwide, this latest drop is sure to be a success. Pete Doherty, The Libertines - £1.05m They opened the festival in 2022, and now The Libertines are back at Glastonbury, following their UK tour last year. Frontman Pete, 46, who now lives in France with wife Katia and their daughter, also played the festival in 2005 with his band Babyshambles. He is estimated to be worth around £1.05m by the Daily Mail, despite his money troubles. In an interview with The Guardian last year, Pete admitted he still had debts to pay with the money from the new album. He said: "For me, there are tax bills from 15 years ago. Also, every time I think I've made a bit of bunce, it's gone immediately.' 16
