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    Inside Robbie Wiliams’ huge London gig including surprising backstage rider and plans to bring on a pop ‘special guest’

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    ALMOST three decades after he quit Take That to launch a solo career, ­Robbie Williams is still at the top of his game.He proved all the doubters and naysayers wrong to become one of the country’s biggest music stars, amassing 75million global record sales.Robbie Willaims on stage at the Granca Live Fest in Las Palmas, Canary IslandsCredit: ACFIPRESSRobbie with his wife Ayda FieldCredit: GettyRobbie said: ‘I walked through Hyde Park dressed in pink with diamante sunglasses and nobody recognised me’Credit: Instagram/robbiewilliamsAnd now Robbie is preparing for the biggest six months of his career, with the release of a new album and film biopic.He will kick off with a mammoth sold-out show at London’s Hyde Park tonight in front of 65,000 people.But before that he will settle down in the comfort of his plush new West London home to watch England take on Switzerland in their crunch Euros quarter-final.At the two-hour BST gig, Robbie, will belt out some of his biggest hits, including Let Me Entertain You, Supreme, Rock DJ and of course, the song that changed his life, Angels.Read More on ShowbizWhile he is no stranger to performing live, insiders told how Robbie, 50, has been meticulously planning this ­comeback gig for months.A source said: “He has been locked in rehearsals for weeks in East London.“He always puts his all into every show he does, but he also knows that tonight’s Hyde Park gig will be really special.“Production-wise, he is going all-out and has a full dance troupe who have spent the past few days perfecting the impressive choreography.Most read in Celebrity“Robbie has lined up at least one special guest to pop up during his set although their identities are a closely guarded secret.”In years gone by, Robbie would not think twice about knocking back shots before going on stage.Robbie Williams has been a keen player at Soccer Aid for many years In fact, in his four-part Netflix documentary, Robbie, released last November, he admits a lot of his gigs have gone by in a blur — including his three sold-out nights at Knebworth, Herts, in 2003.Now sober for 24 years, Robbie won’t be having a pre-show tipple to calm his nerves in the park venue’s ­exclusive backstage pop-up pub The Golden Lion.Instead, The Sun understands he has requested a mini fridge to be packed with chilled bottled water and large stacks of ice.A source added: “Back in the day it was booze and junk food all round but now Robbie is laser-focused on his health.“His backstage set-up is actually quite boring — it’s all about water and healthy food.“Robbie is in the gym five days a week and has a personal trainer and personal chef to cook him healthy but tasty meals. “From his heaviest, he’s about four stone down — and he’s never felt better.”On Instagram Live backstage from Finland last summer, ­Robbie admitted that despite having a rigorous fitness regime he still ­worries about overdoing it on stage.Not that he lets his fears cause him to tone down his shows.Robbie said: “I am a middle-aged man throwing my body around the stage, so that can cause anxiety about having to do it again, but it is such a rush.“I don’t know — this tour has been more fun than any of the tours. It’s a mixture of being in love with it and being terrified of it. I can see why people get addicted to it.”Robbie celebrated a milestone birthday in February, snubbing a giant bash to quietly turn 50 with his wife Ayda Field, 45, and their four children, daughters Theodora, 11, and Colette, five, and sons Charlton, nine, and Beau, three, by his side.‘Kids my purpose’Robbie said: “Responsibility has been really good for me, and ­having four kids and the onus not being on me but being on them. Before the kids arrived I was always in one crisis or another, ­desperately trying to make sense of everything.“Then, when the kids came, I didn’t have to make sense of anything. It just is.“That has been the big difference in my life. Just get on with it. They are my purpose.”Robbie and Ayda married in 2010 after eight months of engagement and having dated for four years.He had made his name with Take That, the boyband he joined in 1990 aged 16, their first hit coming in 1992.Reflecting on his record-breaking career, he said: “At the age of 50 everything feels like a lap of honour.“Thirty-one years is how long I’ve been in people’s lives.“We have a lot of shared experiences and I think people are used to me now and I’m very grateful. I’m very, very protective, so when I manage to separate myself and look at what’s going on [from the stage], I just see a sea of people smiling and it feels amazing.I walked through Hyde Park dressed in pink with diamante sunglasses and nobody recognised me or bothered me and I really need them to. It wasn’t like this in the NinetiesRobbie Williams“I wish I could bottle it and take it with me. It’s so fleeting but so special and so important in my life.”Once his Hyde Park show is out of the way, Robbie will start gearing up to hit the promotional trail for the big-budget biopic about his life.Better Man will be released in ­cinemas worldwide on Christmas Day, with Paramount Pictures splashing out £22million to secure the North America rights — the most they have spent on an indie film in years.Headed up by The Greatest Showman director Michael Gracey, the film is an original musical.Robbie said of the project: “I’ve got loads planned. I’ve got my film ­coming out at the end of this year and I just did the Netflix thing.Robbie with three of his children on the beachCredit: InstagramThe BST stage in Hyde Park in LondonCredit: Getty“A lot of American companies are putting a lot of money into promoting the film and they are talking about awards season.“Anyone who has seen it has been like, ‘Wow!’ I think I am about to get lucky again. I’ve never been busier.“I’ve never been as ambitious as I am right now. I am full of purpose and I’m loving life.”Throughout his glittering career, Robbie has landed 14 No1 albums and seven No1 singles here.It means he has the most No1 albums for any solo artist, leapfrogging “The King”, Elvis Presley.And Robbie’s 13th studio album, his first since 2019’s The Christmas Present, is also said to be in the works.And that is on top of him putting on his first-ever art exhibition, Pride And Self-Prejudice, at the Moco Museum in Amsterdam in March this year.A source said: “Robbie’s brain is constantly active and he’s always thinking of new ideas to be creative.“His home has an art studio where he spends a lot of time unwinding and painting.“Robbie has made no secret of loving being the centre of attention and doesn’t want to stop living his life in the public eye.”Last month he showed off his self-deprecating humour in a video with US actress Ayda showing him walking through Hyde Park and, amazingly, not being recognised. Robbie admits in the video: “This is very concerning.‘Centre of attention’“We didn’t know we were going to walk back from the restaurant so I’m walking through Hyde Park dressed completely in pink and diamante sunglasses and absolutely nobody has recognised me or bothered me and I really need them to.“I’ll take my glasses off for a bit. It wasn’t like this in the Nineties.”Insisting he wouldn’t change ­anything about his life or career, Robbie has previously said: “I would want to come back and do it all again.READ MORE SUN STORIES“As souls depart this mortal coil and get another chance, I would do it all again.“I’ve been so incredibly lucky. What an unbelievable journey.” More

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      Shania Twain reveals unlikely favourite London haunt ahead of her headline British SummerTime gig

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      THERE’S no let-up for  Shania Twain, who is preparing to play to more than 60,000 people at BST Hyde Park tomorrow night.Fresh from her Legends slot at Glasto, the country star wowed  crowds on Thursday at  Lytham Festival near Blackpool.London fans should keep an eye out for Shania – who could be seen riding a horse through Hyde ParkCredit: The Mega AgencyAnd fans in London should keep an eye out for her today.“I’ll be going to Hyde Park early because I want to get a horse ride in,”  keen horsewoman Shania told me in an exclusive chat ahead of tonight’s set.“The plan is to lease a horse from stables there. That would make the whole day for me. “I am planning on hitting Wimbledon too, and I do love going out in Soho.”READ MORE ON SHANIA TWAINLast weekened, Glastonbury viewers took to social media to blast organisers for what they claimed was ‘tough’ sound ‘issues’.As the 58-year-old blasted out smash hits like You’re Still The One, a BBC viewer said: “Loving the queen Shania Twain at #Glastonbury2024 but the sound issues are tough.”A second wrote: “What is happening with Shania Twain?! Saw her in Belfast on Thursday past #belsonic, now watching Glastonbury the sound and her singing is terrible.””Shania Twain, I am gutted for her. So looked forward to her set but all my energy is willing her to end it. Not sure if it is sound problems or her but it is very sad to see,” said a third.Most read in BizarreWhile a fourth commented: “The sound is muddy, the keys are muddled and the vocals are all over the place. I hope it’s better in person, cos this TV sound is horrendous.” Inside Shania Twain’s 20-year health battle after doctors said she may never sing again following ‘blackouts’ and surgery More

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      Oasis legend to undergo surgery after suffering crippling health problem

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      NOEL Gallagher needs a knee replacement after being hit by arthritis — just like estranged brother Liam.Insiders said rocker Noel, 57, is scheduled to have the op this year.Noel Gallagher is set to have a knee replacement operation after being hit by arthritisCredit: GettyLast year 51-year-old Liam had to have a hip replacement.But the brothers — who with Oasis had hits including Roll With It and Morning Glory — are still not speaking despite sharing a joint problem.Last night a source said: “Noel isn’t happy at all about the fact he needs this knee surgery. It’s a sign he’s getting on and he isn’t very good at being laid up — unless there is football on the telly.“Liam had to have his hips done after struggling and now Noel is going down the same path.READ MORE ON NOEL GALLAGHER“His little brother will no doubt be getting a laugh out of him having the same problems as him.“Noel will bounce back though. It’s a minor op and it won’t keep him down.”He has a few more gigs with his band The High Flying Birds this summer but finishes in August. It is thought he then will take a holiday before going under the knife.Insiders say Noel has already bought a special exercise bike ready for a post op fitness programme.Most read in CelebrityNoel confirmed he needed the procedure yesterday on his podcast with his pal Matt Morgan.He said: “I’ve got bad knees actually. I’ve got to have an operation on my f***ing knee.” Liam underwent a hip replacement in February last year. He said at the time: “My hips are f*****.Noel Gallagher’s mystery girlfriend finally revealed as couple are spotted on night out wearing matching denim“I’ve got arthritis, bad. I went to get it checked and my bones are mashed up.“I can’t sleep at night for the pain, tossing and turning.”Liam recovered quickly and this year has been out on the road with his Definitely Maybe tour, celebrating the 30th anniversary of Oasis’s debut album.The warring brothers, who fell out after the band split in 2009, are still yet to made up.The warring brother are still yet to made up after falling out in 2009Credit: PA More

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      Stepping up as singer was a test but I am learning and loving it, says Kasabian’s frontman Serge Pizzorno

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      “PLAYING Glastonbury and our Leicester show coming up this weekend, the stars are aligned,” says Kasabian frontman Serge Pizzorno.“It’s been ten years since we last played Glastonbury — that’s a long time to wait, and playing the Woodsies stage in the secret slot is iconic.Stepping up as singer was a test but I am learning and loving it, says Kasabian’s frontman Serge PizzornoCredit: Neil Bedford“We did pretty well to keep it a secret, as every now and then someone would say, ‘Are you doing Glasto?’ and I’d say, ‘Nah not this year’, so it was murder, but we managed to do it.”Anyone who witnessed the Leicester band at Worthy Farm or on the TV could see it was a spectacular set in the rammed-to-the-rafters tent playing banger after banger, old and new.Chatting over drinks in a London hotel bar, the singer is recalling high points from the sensational set.He says: “I think Call, the first single off our new album, was massive. It was the first time we’d played it in England, and it just went off. Then the last four songs of the set, I’ve never seen anything like it in my life.READ MORE ON MUSIC“So if you’re coming to Leicester this weekend or to another one of our shows, get ready to get stuck in. I want chaos.” Kasabian’s live shows have hit another level since 2020 when Pizzorno took over from disgraced original frontman Tom Meighan, who was fired for assaulting his now-wife Vikki Ager.The new frontman says: “Our show has got wilder. I wrote every one of these songs. I know every single word — they are in my veins, so it means more that I’m singing them.“More people are getting involved. The connection feels stronger than ever.”Most read in MusicAnd the band’s re-energised show has inspired their eighth album Happenings, a record of which Pizzorno says: “It’s a joyous, psychedelic pop record, and it’s happening.Watch Peter Crouch get on stage with Kasabian at Isle of Wight Festival with fans loving ex-England star’s dancing“I wanted it to take people from the mosh pit to the dancefloor then from the dancefloor back to the mosh pit.“What came out of it in the end with those shows were pure joy and are what informed making the new album.“Playing festivals and arenas and seeing a whole new generation of Kasabian fans made us ready to go and make this new album.“I went straight back into my studio and could feel the energy flowing through me.“Our sets are littered with big live moments — it’s exhilarating. I can see why playing shows drives so many people and why The Stones are still doing it.“Paul McCartney is 82 and he is still headlining Glastonbury, touring and smashing it. If you can still get up there and knock out a tune then I don’t know why you never would.“The new album is just 28 minutes long, so it’s in and it’s out — bang! I wanted it to feel like an explosion where you go, ‘Whoa, how much has happened in that time?’“I made every song to hit you. No verses, choruses or bridges — I wanted every song to start with the chorus and be super-tight, in- your-face and melodic.”I co-produce every Kasabian record and for this one I worked with Mark Ralph [Clean Bandit, Jax Jones and Years & Years], who has a pop sensibility, together with my weird stuff from my studio — it’s a perfect combination.“Happenings bangs like a really good modern record but it’s still got my weirdness and eccentric side of Kasabian.” The dad-of-two, 43, says his youngest son Lucio, 11, with wife Amy White, inspired one of the album’s standouts tracks, the anthemic G.O.A.T. watching a video of footballer Lionel Messi.He says: “My son came up to me and showed me Messi scoring some amazing goals but the music to the montage was awful, so I wrote down the Greatest Of All Time and this beat for that song just came.It would make a great Olympic anthem.”Call is another standout, and was the first song Pizzorno wrote for Happenings.Edgy and freneticHe says: “Call was the first song I was excited about. It’s a weird punk banger that felt like the blueprint of making every song hit you. That song set the tone. I think it’s a beautiful way of making a record and defines the era.”The edgy and frenetic Hell Of It is another knockout track which Pizzorno says “feels like a little step into the next record”.He adds: “There’s something special about that song, it can only be made by Kasabian. It’s a ‘what the hell is going on there’ track. I was thinking of early noughties Timbaland, N.E.R.D, and then it goes into Parliament-Funkadelic. I always love to switch a genre within a song.”Coming Back To Me Good is a synth pop, arms-in-the-air smash which Pizzorno is particularly proud of. He says: “It feels beautiful. It’s been played so much and is a real radio hit, which is great. It’s proper mainstream.“It’s almost like a Motown song, really. It’s soul and it’s got a lovely festival feel to it. It’s a feel-good tune and the message is ‘don’t give up, it’s not too late’.”According to the frontman, every Kasabian record has been a reaction to the previous one.He explains: “Our 2009 album, West Ryder, was a reaction to Empire in 2006 and Happenings is a reaction to The Alchemist’s Euphoria in 2022.“They are all snapshots of where my brain was at that specific time because the writing process now is exactly the same as it was for the first album.“I go to my studio and look for anything from beats, samples, guitar, piano, anything to write a song.”Kasabian’s live shows have hit another level since 2020 when Pizzorno took over from disgraced original frontman Tom MeighanCredit: Neil BedfordIt has been 20 years since Kasabian emerged with their self-titled debut album, and the idea of looking back to celebrate this anniversary was not on the cards for Pizzorno.“The best way to celebrate 20 years is with new music,” says Pizzorno.“We’re in our third decade and we have something new to say. We don’t need to look back at memories of writing LSF.“We can talk about this new album and how we have explored new music. It’s amazing that we’ve got this legacy, but songwriting is what I love.”Kasabian’s last album The Alchemist’s Euphoria was like a litmus test for Pizzorno as frontman and whether the band — including bassist Chris Edwards, drummer Ian Matthews and guitarist Tim Carter — could survive the upheaval that came with Meighan’s sacking.“It’s been nice for us all to move on. We’d never go back — I know too much.”Pizzorno adds: “Alchemist was a hard record to make.“It was hard for so many reasons, but not many bands this century have had six number ones so it was a nice thing to happen with Alchemist after everything we’d been through.“We went in at Number One and just carried on.“Of course it was also a test, yeah. It was a tightrope and that was the fear that this could go horribly wrong.“My path was written and then I was something else. I don’t think I ever gave myself enough time to think about it as it was just about getting through the night.The best way to celebrate 20 years is with new music.“Afterwards, when we finished touring, then I did have a moment of letting out a big breath of ‘I can’t believe what’s just happened’.“I am on this new journey that was never meant to be and I am learning and loving it. I have a lot of respect for frontmen and the audience as well. People pay money to come and be entertained so you’ve got to entertain them.“I like that simple transaction.”It’s not just Pizzorno’s music that is entertaining. The singer has worn some outlandish outfits at Kasabian shows, including a bespoke frilly denim suit at Glastonbury last week.He laughs: “My clothes are like armour. It’s all part of it.“My Glastonbury outfit was a collaboration with Levi’s. It was based on a Ghillie suit that one of my sons wanted for Christmas. It looked cool so that was my inspiration.The album Happenings is out today“Dressing up is all part of it — I grew up loving Iggy, Bowie, Prince and Karen O. That is who I aspire to be.“This guy is not getting up there in a pair of jeans and a hoodie. The outfit becomes this beacon of ‘F**k it’.“Since I’ve been a kid, fashion has always been a big part of my life. And my boys are loving it too.“My oldest boy [Ennio, 13] is about as big as me now so he’s rocking all kinds of gear. They are down the park wearing all my old gear.”On Sunday when Kasabian take to the stage in Victoria Park, Pizzorno says he has promised himself he will enjoy it and remember it, unlike their last big outdoor gig there a decade ago.“I didn’t take it in last time as we were headlining Glastonbury the weekend after.‘Underdog mentality’“This time I’m going to stand on the stage and take it in.“I remember fans singing for hours and hours as they were leaving — it was a huge celebration.“It’s a celebration of Leicester, too. We’re not a band from London, Liverpool or Manchester but Leicester and it’s got that underdog mentality to it.READ MORE SUN STORIES“It’s going to be very special and unbelievable. I can’t wait.”The album Happenings is out today. Kasabian play Victoria Park, Leicester on Sunday. More

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      Kardashians’ social media reign looks set to end as famous family is slammed for ‘buying bots’ after fans grow bored

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      THE Kardashians seem to be boring fans on social media, as their brands’ accounts are shelling out low-performing engagement levels with followers.Kim and Co.’s online popularity is rarely questioned, but an analysis of their clothing and beauty brands reveals a remarkably low connection with fans.The Kardashians appear to be losing their social media interest with fansCredit: HuluKim’s Skims and SKKN brands have dismal engagement levels despite having millions of followers on InstagramCredit: GettyKhloe’s Good American clothing brand has the worst engagement numbers from the family’s businesses, according to a new analysisCredit: GettyKylie’s clothing line, Khy, is performing at the highest level, but the same can’t be said for her toddler clothing brand, KyliebabyCredit: Instagram/kyliejennerCelebrities with over 1 million Instagram followers are expected to have engagement levels between one and five percent, according to an analysis conducted by The U.S. Sun and Phalanx Analytics.However, virtually all of the Kardashians’ brands are way off the mark.Khloe’s Good American clothing range has an engagement level of just 0.02% from 2.4 million followers.More than a few hundred people rarely like the profile’s posts.Kim’s Skims clothing range and her SKKN cosmetics line don’t fare much better, with engagement at 0.09% and 0.05%, respectively.The company’s posts have been getting a few thousand likes, but when their accounts have 6 million and 5.7 million followers, respectively, that’s a drop in the ocean.While Kris’ homeware brand Get Safely has 150,000 followers and an engagement rate of only 0.08 percent – the number of likes rarely hits triple figures.Kourtney’s well-being firm, Poosh, is better than the others but still at a relatively low engagement of 0.15%.Most read in CelebrityKylie’s toddler clothing range, Kyliebaby, has an engagement level of just 0.18%.Only her clothing brand, Khy, performs at a high level of 15% engagement.Figures compiled by Phalanx Analytics had further bad news for the world’s biggest reality stars, suggesting that their fans aren’t listening online.Kim Kardashian’s KimadeForty-seven percent of Good American followers are not engaging, and only 50% are real, the analysis showed.Just three-quarters of Kim’s SKKN followers are real, and 22% are considered “non-engaging.”This lack of engagement has led some leading experts to wonder if they’re even paying for bots to follow them.The Kardashians use Botox for their bodies and bots for their brands.Coralee TriggerCoralee Trigger is an Emmy award-winning digital creator who has worked with TV shows and celebrities on their social media content, such as The Ellen DeGeneres Show and Team Coco Presents: Conan O’Brien.Trigger was scathing in her assessment of the Kardashian family, telling The U.S. Sun, “It’s a safe bet that the Kardashians use Botox for their bodies and bots for their brands.”Believing the Kardashian brands on social media have grown without any help from bots is like believing the Kardashians look the way they do without any help from Botox.”When celebrities say they’ve never had Botox, what they often mean is, ‘I’ve had work done, but it’s not the brand Botox.'”The same applies when denying using bots to inflate their social media following.”If I were a betting person, I’d say the Kardashians use bots for their brand just like they use Botox for their bodies.”There are so many ways to artificially inflate social media followings, and it wouldn’t be surprising if the Kardashians are leveraging any number of those methods to enhance their brands.”Even though these practices are technically against most social media platform’s terms of use, and I never recommend them to clients, you might be surprised by how many of your favorite brands have employed shady methods to grow large followings.”Kim K’s Skims account on Instagram has 6 million followersCredit: Instagram/ Kim KardashianKylie’s brands have the best engagement numbers out of her family membersCredit: Instagram/Kylie JennerAn analysis found that 47% of Khloe’s Good American Instagram followers are not engagingCredit: Instagram/Good American’FAKE FOLLOWERS’Social media consultant Matt Navarra, who has worked with the BBC, ITV, Meta, and Google, also reckons these engagement levels are “disproportionate.”Navarra added, “At a surface level, it does seem that the accounts highlighted have disproportionately low engagement for the number of followers they have.”But there could be a number of factors at play here – fake followers or a high proportion of spam/bot accounts could be one of them.”As to whether they have paid for them would be pure guesswork without further investigation.READ MORE SUN STORIES”It may also simply be that the brand appeal and content from these accounts is not as strong as it once was, and rival brands are doing a much better job at engaging with their audiences and customers.”The U.S. Sun has reached out to representatives of the Kardashians for comment.Kourtney runs a well-being brand, PooshCredit: TikTok/@pooshThe posts on Kris’ homeware brand, Get Safely, rarely hit triple figures likesCredit: Instagram/getsafely More

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      Inside David and Victoria Beckham’s 25th anniversary celebrations including pub dinner with £67 steaks & Med cruise

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      POSH and Becks celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary at a pub in London.The pair were joined by their daughter Harper and family including Victoria’ sister Louise at the Pelican in Notting Hill for a celebration dinner.Posh and Becks perch on their thrones in same outfit as wedding dayCredit: InstagramDavid and Victoria sitting on the same thrones from the couple’s wedding back in 1999,David, 49, and Victoria, 50, dined on £67 ribeye steaks and £13 smoked trout at the boozer the night before their milestone anniversary yesterday.An insider said: “Punters at the Pelican couldn’t believe their eyes when Posh and Becks walked in.“They were really low key and were with their extended family and some friends.“It was a really celebratory mood and they had wine and beers at their table as well as a slap up dinner.READ MORE ON THE BECKHAMS“Even though they’ve been married for 25 years, you can see that they’re still mad for each other.“The family was in the Pelican for a few hours before they called it a night around 10pm.”To celebrate their silver anniversary, David and Victoria are preparing to spend a few weeks together on their Yacht.The couple flew off to the Mediterranean yesterday to board their vessel, named Seven after Harper’s middle name and David’s football shirt number, for a cruise.Most read in CelebrityIncredible unseen footage from David and Victoria Beckham’s £1m weddingHarper, 12, is joining the couple for the celebrations, with Romeo, 21, and Cruz, 19, also expected to join them.Their eldest son Brooklyn, 25, is based in America but pals said is likely to fly over and join them on the £18million boat, which has five suites.David and Victoria poked fun at themselves as they marked their big day and shared photographs of them wearing their original purple wedding outfits.They even dug out the thrones they sat upon at their wedding back in 1999, which was held in Luttrellstown Castle in Ireland.David and Victoria married in front of 29 guests before throwing a huge party.David and Victoria went for a meal with family at a posh London pubCredit: InstagramThe couple wore these purple outfits for their first dance, with four-month-old Brooklyn in a matching outfitCredit: David Beckham InstagramThey wore the purple outfits for their first dance, It Had To Be You by Frank Sinatra – with four-month-old Brooklyn also in a coordinating outfit.For their vows, Victoria wore a champagne coloured Vera Wang gown.Sharing never-before-seen pictures from the wedding yesterday, Victoria said on Instagram: “Can’t believe it’s been 25 years and they still fit.”READ MORE SUN STORIESVictoria also shared photographs of the family flying over to Ireland in a private jet, with her wedding dress stuffed in the background and a shot of David with his eyes shut as he concentrated on writing his vows.Another photograph showed the pair had commissioned naked figurines of themselves as Adam and Eve made out of icing to be put on top of their wedding cake.David Beckham Wedding Anniversary More

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      Noel Gallagher launches blistering attack on ‘woke’ Glastonbury and renews feud with rockstar frontman

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      NOEL Gallagher had a storming time at Glastonbury – but he couldn’t help taking aim at other punters.The High Flying Birds frontman moaned that virtue-signalling has taken over the festival — with acts making statements about Palestine’s conflict with Israel and Banksy’s migrant dinghy ­protest during the Idles set.Noel Gallagher has moaned that virtue-signalling has taken over GlastonburyCredit: GettyNoel spent much of the weekend hanging out with actor pal Matt Smith, taking in lesser-known acts including Jungle and Kneecap on Worthy Farm’s smaller stages.“Don’t get me wrong, I f***ing love Glastonbury,” Noel said. “I think it’s one of the most important things. In fact it’s probably the best f***ing thing about Britain apart from the Premier League.“It’s getting a bit woke now, that place, and a bit kind of preachy and a bit virtue-signalling. I don’t like it in music — little f***ing idiots waving flags around and making political statements and bands taking the stage and saying, ‘Hey guys, isn’t war ­terrible, yeah? Let’s all boo war. F***k the Tories man,’ and all that. READ MORE ON GLASTONBURY“It’s like, look — play your f***ing tunes and get off.”Political statements were rife at this year’s Glasto, which is famous for being the most ­liberal and peace-loving festival on Earth.Noel added: “It’s too much. Donate all your money to the cause — that’s it, stop yapping about it.“Let’s just say for instance the world is in a bit of a f***ed up place and you’re all in a field in Glastonbury. What’s the problem with that? I haven’t got a problem with it. Most read in BizarreWatch the moment Hollywood legend is bought on stage at Coldplay’s headline gig at Glastonbury“I guess if you’re 18 and you’re middle class you might have a problem with it. “But what’s all the kids in a field at Glastonbury going to do about it?“Everybody knows what’s going on in the f***ing world, you’ve got a phone in your pocket that tells you anyway.“What is the point of virtue-signalling?”That wasn’t the only thing that irked Noel either, after he spotted Foo Fighters’ Dave Grohl in the crowd.Noel says he wants Dave Grohl to ‘wind his f***ing neck in’Credit: GettyThe pair haven’t seen eye to eye after Dave mocked Noel for having a less ­successful solo career than bro Liam.  Noel said: “I did actually bump into Dave. He was about 3ft away from me when I was watching LCD Soundsystem and he was staying in the same hotel I was staying in.“I would just like him to wind his f***ing neck in about Oasis. I wouldn’t talk to him. I haven’t got time for that f***ing mob any more.READ MORE SUN STORIES“I haven’t got f**k all to say to him. He’s our kid’s mate anyway.”Over to you, Dave. More

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      Adele secretly learning new skill to impress her fans ahead of massive Munich residency

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      POP superstar Adele is secretly learning German to win over fans at gigs next month.The Rolling In The Deep singer has been working with fluent speakers to master key phrases before a residency in Munich.Adele is secretly learning German to win over fans at gigs next monthCredit: GettyThe singer has been mastering key phrases before a residency in MunichCredit: GettyShe has vowed to impress crowds with her mastery of the language, having chosen the Bavarian capital because it is in the middle of Europe.A music insider said: “Adele has been working on what to do in Munich since April.“She wants to converse with the crowd in German.“And rather than serving up a line here and there, she has been preparing full sentences.READ MORE IN SHOWBIZ“She wants to make the audiences feel at home and show she has made a respectful effort. But English fans shouldn’t worry.“She will be talking about her life and telling funny stories in her native tongue.”Adele, 36, will perform the first show at the open-air Munich Messe on August 2, with nine further dates at the venue throughout the month.Organisers say the star will play to 80,000 fans a night.Most read in BizarreBut with ticket prices as high as £431 — and VIP packages costing more than £600 — the shows have yet to sell out.Announcing the residency in January, Adele said: “I haven’t played in Europe since 2016.Furious Adele launches into scathing rant at audience member during Las Vegas residency show“I couldn’t think of a more wonderful way to spend my summer and end this beautiful phase of my life with shows closer to home. Guten tag, babes.” More

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      Coldplay forced to shell out millions as they finally settle bombshell High Court battle with former manager

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      COLDPLAY have had to pay a seven-figure sum to a former manager who had sued them for £10million.The Fix You stars parted ways with Dave Holmes in 2022 after over two decades, sparking a vicious legal battle.Coldplay, fronted by Chris Martin, have settled their High Court battle with ex-manager Dave HolmesCredit: GettyHolmes, pictured far left, claimed to be owed £10millionCredit: Getty Images – GettyLast year, he claimed to be owed £10million in unpaid commission for Coldplay’s tenth and eleventh albums, which are both unreleased.But Coldplay, led by Chris Martin, countersued for £14million, claiming Mr Holmes lost control of budgeting for their Music of the Spheres world tour, overspending by £17.5million.Now, paperwork filed at London’s High Court confirms in May the band agreed an undisclosed seven-figure settlement to prevent private details being made public in court.A source said: “Chris and the band are happy they’ve drawn a line in the sand but it has come at a price. The settlement cost them millions. They just want to move on.”READ MORE SHOWBIZ NEWSChris’s best pal, Phil Harvey, who helped fund their first recording and was then known as the band’s fifth member, has stepped in to lead their management team.Coldplay performed at Glastonbury on Saturday night in front of 120,000 fans. As actor Michael J Fox joined them on stage, Chris told the crowd: “The main reason we’re in a band is because of Back to the Future. Thank you to our hero forever.”Coldplay performed at Glastonbury on Saturday night in front of 120,000 fansCredit: GettyWatch the moment Hollywood legend is bought on stage at Coldplay’s headline gig at Glastonbury More