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      Eighties movie star, 70, unrecognisable as he strips topless on the beach in Australia

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      AN EIGHTIES movie star looked unrecognisable as he stripped topless on the beach in Australia.The 70-year-old showed off his buff body and glowing tan as he took a dip in Sydney.Yahoo Serious looked incredible after a dip at the beach in AustraliaCredit: BackGridYahoo pictured back in 1988 while starring in Young EinsteinCredit: GettyYahoo Serious, who will turn 71 later this year, was seen brushing his long grey locks out of his face as he wound down from his morning exercise.The Australian star, real name Greg Gomez Pead and best known for his films Young Einstein and Reckless Kelly, looked incredible as he turned up at the seafront wearing just blue shorts.Yahoo also rocked some black sunglasses as he took his pooch for a walk.The comedian is best known for Young Einstein, a cult film he wrote, acted, produced and directed in 1988.more on unrecognisable starsIt was a huge success grossing $24.9 million world wide and winning an award from the Australian Film Institute Awards.Five years later Yahoo released his second film, Reckless Kelly.Based on the legendary Australian gang leader Ned Kelly, it proved a hit down under but failed to take off in other countries.His third film, 2000’s Mr Accident about the most accident-prone man in the world, also failed to find an audience outside Australia.Most read in MusicIn the same year he sued search engine Yahoo! for trademark infringement, however the case was later thrown out of court.Yahoo went on to appear in several TV series and films as himself including Cinema 3 and Waltzing Matilda: The Song That Shaped A Nation.His appearance in In the Cannes in 2007 was the last time he was on screens.These days Yahoo doesn’t do much acting but is the director of Kokoda Track Foundation, a humanitarian charity based in Papua New Guinea.And according to MailOnline Australia, Yahoo “doesn’t work a nine to five job”, but he has “several business interests”.The funnyman is also “believed to still be producing for the screen”.Yahoo Serious brushed through his grey locksCredit: BackGridYahoo pictured back in 1989Credit: Getty More

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      Who is Mika and what is his net worth?

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      MIKA is returning to UK TV screens for the second season of Channel 4’s The Piano.Here’s what we know about the singer who is performing at the 2023 Rugby World Cup final. Mika is a popular singer who is known for hosting Eurovision 2022Who is Mika?Born Michael Holbrook Penniman Jr on August 18, 1983 in Beirut, Lebanon, Mika is a singer-songwriter and TV star.When he was young, his family moved first to Paris and then to London.Mika studied at the prestigious Westminster School and Royal College of Music.He is best known for his music and released his first single, Relax, Take It Easy in 2006, which became Radio 1’s record of the week.Read more on pop musicThis shot him into stardom and he was named BBC’s predicted breakthrough in a music critics’ poll, Sound of 2007.Since this early success, Mika has gone on to sell four more platinum selling records, achieving millions of sales across the world in the process.The talented star has also forged a TV career, spending three years as judge on the Italian X Factor, and a further four on the French version of The Voice.In 2022 Mika has hosted Eurovision, and in 2023 he was a judge on Channel 4’s The Piano.As well as his music career, Mika has made money through other ventures, such as modelling work for companies such as Paul Smith.He has also worked as a artist and designer for a number of companies, including sunglasses company Lozza and Switch watchmaker Swatch.It was announced on October 20, 2023, that Mika would perform before the 2023 Rugby World Cup Final at the Stade De France.

      In 2024 Mika is touring across eight countries in Europe.

      Eurovision hosts left red-faced as Mika makes very RUDE hand gesture in front of millions on live TV

      What are Mika’s biggest songs?Mika’s debut album, Life in Cartoon Motion, proved a global smash hit, reaching No. 1 in the UK and across Europe.Most read in celebrityThe record also featured four top-10 UK singles, and earned four Brit Award nominations in 2008 – he won British Breakthrough Act.He also won an Ivor Novello award in 2008 for songwriter of the year.Mika’s biggest hit single is Grace Kelly, which was his first single from Life in Cartoon Motion that went to No.1 in the UK, Ireland, France and Italy.The singer’s other big hits include:
      Love Today, Big Girl (You Are Beautiful)
      Happy Ending
      Lollipop
      We Are Golden
      Mika is currently on tour across EuropeWhat is Mika’s net worth?It’s fair to say that Mika is one very rich man.As of April 2024, he has a reported net worth of £10M.This will be from royalties from his hit songs and also his TV work.Is Mika married?As of April 2024, Mika is not married.He keeps his personal life private but is in a relationship with his filmmaker boyfriend Andreas Dermanis.He does not have any children at this point of time. More

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      Why Girls Aloud’s money-spinning comeback tour could end in disaster, say pop insiders

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      THEY had been teasing their reunion for months, but when Girls Aloud rocked up to the studio to start rehearsals this week there were stony faces all round.For weeks the girls have plastered smiles on and fans have been sent into a frenzy with all the hype.(L to R) Nadine Coyle, Nicola Roberts, Cheryl and Kimberley Walsh of Girls Aloud will be hitting the road next monthCredit: GettyThe group are touring in honour of Sarah Harding, who died aged 39Credit: SplashIt’s been 11 years since Cheryl, 40, Kimberley Walsh, 42, Nadine Coyle, 38, and Nicola Roberts, 38, last hit the road and are they are now gearing up for a huge 30-date UK tour.The huge money-spinning exercise, which kicks off in May in Dublin, will see them performing up and down the country, belting out their famous hits such as Love Machine and The Promise.Over their decade-long stint, Girls Aloud racked up millions of sales, Brit award nominations and four number ones.But in 2013 they called it quits and the break up sparked a major feud between the bandmates that left their friendship in tatters.Read More on Girls AloudThe band has pushed aside any past issues and fall outs, united once more in their grief following the death of their beloved bandmate Sarah Harding.They’ve jumped head first into their comeback – spurred on by the memory of Sarah – and have seemingly been enjoying reliving their glory days.Despite such a long time off, Cheryl has said ­getting back into the groove had been a piece of cake – despite previously insisting there would never be a reunion.She explained:  “It’s funny, because it’s like muscle ­memory. We’ve done it, it’s so ingrained and we did it so many times on different tours, the same choreography, your body remembers even before your brain catches up.”Most read in MusicKimberley added: “All the hits mean something to us too, so they have to be there.”Fears for the tourBut while the women, who have promised fans their most impressive staging yet, have been full of enthusiasm leading up to their big return, insiders are worried it could all end in disaster considering their history.Inside Girls Aloud huge comeback tourThe girls certainly gave a glimmer of their unease as they failed to crack smiles when arriving to rehearse for the first time.Our insider tells us: “It’s no secret that Cheryl and Nadine had a fraught relationship and professional rivalry back in the day- they couldn’t even agree when Girls Aloud split – so now, they’re on best behaviour with the reunion.“But behind the scenes a lot of the team are wary they’ll clash again. They both look back and can see they were both at fault, they’ve both matured a lot – and due to professional and personal life challenges they’ve faced since the band, they no longer have the egos or competitiveness they did back then.”They continued:  “Cheryl, Nicola and Kimberly are best friends and it seems like they are really trying not to exclude Nadine as they don’t want anything to derail this tour or cause tension – and Nadine is making a huge effort with them too, she’s really gotten to know the grown up versions of them over the last year and become close.“Without all the drama of the younger years – who sings what part of what song, who is getting the most headlines – everyone is hoping they can put the past behind them. “But a lot of people who know the band thought ‘uh oh’ when they saw how the band dressed for the tour announcement – Nadine, on purpose or not, totally upstaged Cheryl with her incredible outfit. “Everyone is worried that when the pressure of the tour is on, tempers will fray and it’ll end in disaster.”Public spatsFans will of course remember that after their 2013 split, things quickly turned toxic, when Nadine publicly distanced herself from the break-up.In a shock move Nadine wrote on X, known as Twitter at the time, “You should know by now I had no part in any of this split business. I couldn’t stop them. I had the best time and want to keep going.”Cheryl quickly slammed her claims, saying Nadine was “full of s***” and had asked for a break in 2009 which led to the band’s demise.She added: “She was the one who wanted to make a solo record. Which is why we took the hiatus. She wants to come out and say we broke the band up? No! She shouldn’t tell porkie pies.Girls Aloud’s biggest hits
      Sound of the Underground, 2002 – Official Chart peak: 1
      The Promise, 2008 –  Official Chart peak: 1
      Love Machine, 2004 – Official Chart peak: 2
      Jump, 2003 – Official Chart peak: 2
      Call The Shots, 2007 – Official Chart peak: 3

      “Okay, so do you want us to tell the truth? She wasn’t going to make another Girls Aloud record until she got a solo deal. I feel she held us to ransom and then made her solo record deal.”It’s the truth. She’s saying that we broke the band up. So, there you go.”The bad blood continued in Kimberley’s autobiography, A Whole Lot of History, released in 2013 she said she never would have been friends with Nadine and Sarah if they hadn’t been put in a group together.Then in 2017, Nadine claimed other members had taken their anger out on her because she got to sing more lines in their tracks.She said: “It was fine at the start but there’s always politics in any band. It just happened that I always got more vocals than everybody else, so in terms of people wanting their voice heard, that wasn’t happening.“It made people very bitter. They didn’t like that. It’s so sad for me to have to admit this stuff now because for so long, there’s the band, and you want everybody to think we’re best friends and we have pillow fights and, you know, drink milkshakes.“That’s what I wanted it to be. I really, really wanted that to be, but it just wasn’t how it was. We’re all very, very different characters.”Reflecting more recently, Cheryl told Vogue: “At this age, you gain perspective and stop caring about the stupid stuff that would drive you crazy in your twenties. I’ve never felt more comfortable in my skin.”Going soloSince their final split in 2013, the girls have all forged solo music careers, with Cheryl being the most successful, racking up five No1 singles, including 2012 smash Call My Name.She also had a hugely successful run as a judge on The X Factor during its ITV heyday.But she has retreated from public life more recently.After a disappointing music comeback in 2018, she focused on raising her son Bear, six, who she had with her ex-boyfriend, One Direction’s Liam Payne.Then last month, as rumours swirled of a Girls Aloud comeback, it was revealed that one of her companies was £1.35million in the red, despite her run in the West End show 2:22 A Ghost Story earlier in the year, which was praised by critics.United in griefFast forward a number of years and the group have decided to give it another go – but this time they are doing it without their fifth bandmate, Sarah , who died aged 39 from breast cancer in 2021.It is only now, two years on, that the group say they finally feel ready to return to the stage, which they also revealed was one of Sarah’s dying wishes.Girls Aloud 2024 tour dates

      Saturday, May 18 – 3Arena Dublin
      Monday, May 20 – SSE Arena BelfastTuesday, May 21 – SSE Arena Belfast
      Thursday and Friday, May 23, 24- Manchester AO ArenaSaturday, May 25 – Manchester AO Arena
      Monday, May 27- Cardiff Utilita ArenaTuesday, May 28 – Sheffielf Utilita Arena
      Friday, May 31 & Saturday, June 1- Newcastle Utilita ArenaSunday, June 2 – Newcastle Utilita Arena
      Tuesday, June 4- Aberdeen P&J Live
      Saturday, June 8- Glasgow OVO HydroSunday, June 9 – Glasgow OVO HydroMonday, June 10 – Glasgow OVO Hydro
      Wednesday, June 12- Nottingham Motorpoint ArenaThursday, June 13 – Nottingham Motorpoint Arena
      Saturday, June 15- Leeds First Direct ArenaSunday, June 16 – Leeds First Direct Arena
      Tuesday, June 18- Birmingham Resorts World ArenaWednesday, June 19 – Birmingham Resorts World ArenaThursday, June 20 – Birmingham Resorts World Arena
      Saturday, Sunday, Monday and Tuesday, June 22, 23, 24, 25 – London The O2
      Saturday and Sunday, June 29 and 30 – Liverpool M&S Bank Arena

      Recalling an emotional conversation with Sarah during her final months, Cheryl said: “She turned to me once and said, ‘You know, when I’m not here, you girls should do something’.“But when you’re face to face with someone that’s dying . . . we just thought some miracle was going to occur. We all thought we might be able to do something together.”The group are now rehearsing for a solid month and underging an intense workout regime before hitting the stage — and they are feeling positive.Cheryl said: “Just don’t call it a comeback — more as a celebration of a milestone.READ MORE SUN STORIES“And it’s gonna be unreal. And it’s gonna be the nostalgia of your life.”Let’s just hope the positivity remains – and despite their ‘very different characters – they get through the shows with rekindled friendships unscathed, at least for the sake of Sarah.The girls were last on stage back in 2013Credit: GettyThe group had huge success when they first got togetherCredit: Getty More

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      How old is Neil Diamond, what’s his net worth, who’s his wife and what are his hit songs?

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      NEIL Diamond has an impressive career to look back to with 38 songs in the Top 10 Billboard charts.Here is everything you need to know about the rockstar. Neil Diamond thanked his fans, but said he had to quit love concert tours on ‘doctors orders’How old is Neil Diamond and who’s his wife?Neil Leslie Diamond was born in Brooklyn, New York, on January 24, 1941 – that makes him 76.The American singer and guitarist is one of the best selling artists of all time and has been inducted into both the Songwriters and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.Diamond is currently married to his third wife – his manager, Katie McNeil. The pair tied the knot back in 2012.Diamond said that his 2014 album Melody Road was inspired by his relationship with McNeil.He said: “There’s no better inspiration or motivation for work than being in love. It’s what you dream of as a creative person. I was able to complete this album – start it, write it and complete it – under the spell of love, and I think it shows somehow.”How many marriages has Neil Diamond had?Neil Diamond has had three marriages.In 1963, he married his high-school sweetheart Jaye Posner.Posner had become a school teacher.In 1967 they separated and divorced in 1969.Neil married his second wife, media production assistant Marcia Murphey, in the same year on December 5, 1969.The marriage ended in 1995.In 2012 he married his third and current wife Katie McNeil.There’s no better inspiration or motivation for work than being in love.Neil DiamondMost popular in TV & ShowbizHow much older is Neil Diamond than his current wife? Neil Diamond and his third wife Katie McNeilNeil Diamond is 29 years older than his wife Katie McNeil.In 2012 he told Parade Magazine about the age difference:“I definitely don’t feel like I’m 71.”I feel like I did when I was ­between 30 and 40.”The body ages. The mind doesn’t.”However, Katie told the magazine:“I’d be on the phone with [my mom] saying, ‘He’s really wonderful — if only he were 30 years younger!“When we’re together, I feel like we’re the same age.”How many children does Neil Diamond have? Neil Diamond and his entire familyNeil Diamond has four children.Neil and his first wife Posner had two daughters together, Marjorie and Elyn.Marjorie Diamond was born in 1965 and is currently living in New York City.She has a son named Alexander, who was born in 1995.His second daughter Elyn Diamond was born in 1968.She founded the Children Who Never Forget foundation, an organization that aids children who have experienced abuse.In 2004 Elyn and her husband Mitchel Resnick had their daughter Avery Max. Neil Diamond and daughter Elyn for the benefit of the Children Who Never Forget FoundationTogether with his second wife Murphey, he had two sons, Jesse and Michah.Jesse Diamond was born on May 1, 1970.He became a musician and even toured with his father.In 2002, he opened his own photography studio called The Street Studio.Jesse also was the chief creative officer of Eyeist from 2011 to 2020.His work has been shown in exhibitions in LA, New York City and Germany. Jesse Diamond and father Neil DiamondMicah Diamond was born in 1978 and is a photographer.He also was co-founder and chief operations officer at Eyeist together with his older brother, Jesse. Jesse Diamond and Micah Diamond with their partners.In 2020 Neil Diamond told 60 Minutes Australia about his children:“There were always tears.”The kids cried, my wives cried, I cried.“Somehow, they don’t remember that so much.”But I walk around with a sense of guilt still because I left them more than I should have, but the work required it.”It was that simple.”What are Neil Diamond’s hit songs?Neil has released dozens of hit songs throughout his lengthy career, including:Neil Diamond’s Hit Songs

      Sweet Caroline
      Holly Holy
      Cracklin’ Rosie
      He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother
      I Am…I Said
      I’m a Believer
      Song Sung Blue
      Longfellow Serenade
      You Don’t Bring Me Flowers
      Hello Again
      Don’t Turn Around
      Morning Has Broken
      Will You Love Me Tomorrow
      As Time Goes By

      In 2020 he told Forbes about playing songs such as “Sweet Caroline” since 1969: “I do it pretty much every show.”But I haven’t done it like this and it changes also a little bit also with each show.”I add things, I take things away, I change the arrangement, I sing it a little different, the audience response is pretty much the same.”They know it’s a party and they join in.”What’s Neil Diamond’s net worth?Having sold millions of records across the world, Neil has amassed a huge, multi-million pound fortune – estimated to be around £125 million.However, if it wasn’t for Neil’s divorce from his second wife Marcia Murphey, he’d be £107 million richer. Their divorce was among one of the most expensive divorces in legal historyAccording to Forbes, Diamond later said Murphey was “worth every penny”. Neil Diamond has enjoyed a 50-year career and is one of the most successful singer-songwriters of all timeCredit: Getty – ContributorMy thanks goes out to my loyal and devoted audiences around the world.
      You will always have my appreciation for your support and encouragement.
      This ride has been ‘so good, so good, so good’ thanks to you.Neil DiamondWhen did Neil Diamond announce he has Parkinson’s Disease?On January 22, 2018, Diamond announced that he would be retiring after he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease.In a statement on his website, he said: “It is with great reluctance and disappointment that I announce my retirement from concert touring.”I have been so honored to bring my shows to the public for the past 50 years.”My sincerest apologies to everyone who purchased tickets and were planning to come to the upcoming shows.”But the I Am, I Said hit-maker has vowed to carry on in the music biz, despite being struck by the devastating brain disorder.He added: “I plan to remain active in writing, recording and other projects for a long time to come.”My thanks goes out to my loyal and devoted audiences around the world.”You will always have my appreciation for your support and encouragement.”This ride has been ‘so good, so good, so good’ thanks to you.”Neil had been set to perform in Australia and New Zealand in March as part of his 50th Anniversary tour.Fans with tickets to the shows have been promised refunds.Singer Neil Diamond ​performs ‘Yesterday’ with Herbie HancockWhat is Parkinson’s disease, what are symptoms, how many are affected by it?
      Parkinson’s disease is a condition where parts of the brain become progressively damaged over many years.
      It is caused by a loss of nerve cells in part of the brain called the substantia nigra.
      This leads to a reduction in a chemical called dopamine in the brain.
      According to the NHS, symptoms can include:
      involuntary shaking of particular parts of the body (tremors)slow movementstiff and inflexible musclesdepression and anxietybalance problemsloss of sense of smellproblems sleepingmemory problems
      One in 500 people are affected by Parkinson’s Disease.
      Most people over 50 start to develop symptoms, however one in 20 will experience symptoms under 40 years old.
      Parkinson’s Disease charities to reach out to for support are:Parkinson’s UKParkinson’s FoundationCure Parkinson’s More

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      Noughties pop fans are only just realising the actual lyrics to The Kooks’ Naive as indie frontman explains ‘real words’

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      IT was one of the indie anthems of the summer 18 years ago.And The Kooks’ Naive has lost none of its catchy charm nearly two decades later – though its lyrics are still the cause of great contention.Luke Pritchard has revealed what he’s really singing in The Kooks’ NaiveCredit: Michael SchofieldThe band’s debut album came out in 2006Credit: GettyFortunately, frontman Luke Pritchard has settled a long-running debate over what it is he’s actually singing in the song’s chorus.The band received this message from a fan on TikTok: “In high school my friends and I thought you said ‘I know she knows I’m not fond of Oscar’ and we always wanted to know what he did.”Sitting in the back of a taxi, Luke says: “I get this a lot so I’m happy to clear up the lyrics. It could be Oscar, but it’s not. It’s fond of asking.”The full chorus goes: “And I know she knows that I’m not fond of asking/True or false, it may be../She’s still out to get me.”READ MORE ON THE KOOKSThe confirmation hit many followers hard and they duly shared the alternative lyrics they had been using.One commented: “Ahahaha I’m a fan, big fan! I used to sing “I know,she knows,I’m not from Nebraska.”Another said: “I thought it was ‘not from New Oscott’ which is a neighbourhood in Birmingham.”A third wrote: “My mrs always sang proudly “she knows I’m not from the Ruskin” thinking the Ruskin was some place up north.”Most read in MusicA fourth shared: “Oh my god I had a moment then where I was like I’m suuuure it’s ‘asking’.”The Inside In/Inside Out album that spawned Naive also contained the anthems She Moves in Her Own Way and Ooh La.Noughties pop fans are only just realising the real lyrics to The Kooks’ Naive – as indie frontman explains ‘real words’ to the songThe record was released on the same day as the Arctic Monkeys’ classic debut Whatever People Say I Am That’s What I’m Not and peaked at number two.It remains their best known record, which has proved bittersweet for the band.Luke previously told Fault magazine it was a double-edged sword.He said: “There are a few bands I would say who are in a similar position. We are trying to breakout of that sound back then which was synonymous with that time for so many people. “For example, we played a festival the other day and this girl said ‘listening to you reminds me of when I was 15. “It’s cool, but it’s tough! There are obviously bands that don’t have that and have this freshness.”Where as we feel like we’re anchored to our first album. With this new album it’s very important for us to try and break out of that, even though we’re keeping our sound.”However, the band have endured, releasing six albums in total – the most recent of which in 2022 – and are still securing prominent positions on festival bills.They have even survived the departure of a founding member.Pete Denton played the bass for the band for over a decade before deciding to pack it in.Although the 34-year-old loved every minute of his time in the indie group, the musician ended up struggling with balancing his home life with touring.In an interview he did with Clash music after leaving The Kooks, he shared that by the time his first child turned two, he had been on the road so much his son didn’t even recognise him.He said: “Parenthood was brand new, and it wasn’t until a few years later really that I kind of thought, wow, it would have been nice to have had a bit more time to adjust and enjoy the early stages of parenthood, but I didn’t have time and, plus, everybody’s got bills to pay.”But yeah, I was straight out; I think I was out back on the road within 10 days of Dylan being born, and it was a big tour as well.READ MORE SUN STORIES”I remember coming home every couple of months, and I remember him answering the door one time when I came home and I was like, ‘S**t, my kid is two!’ He was like, ‘Who are you?’ And I’m like, ‘I’m your dad! Hello!’.”Pete ended up making the decision to leave The Kooks in early 2019, trading in the big stage for a behind-the-scenes role as the owner of a Hackney restaurant and wine bar.Luke said the impact of that record has been ‘bittersweet’Credit: RexPete Denton quit the band in 2019 More

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      Iconic Noughties rock stars reunite ahead of UK tour – and fans are convinced they’ve ‘worked out’ new member

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      NOUGHTIES rock fans are moshing for joy after an iconic band finally reunited on stage before they prepare to head to the UK. Heavy metal band Slipknot were spotted performing together at a tiny ‘honky tonk bbq restaurant’ called Pappy + Harriett’s in California last weekend. Rock band Slipknot is heading to the UK this yearCredit: RexThe band has a new drummer after Jay Weinberg was droppedCredit: GettySlipknot has been teasing his identity with pictures like theseCredit: INSTAGRAMThe wild group are gearing up for a tour across America and Europe – including the UK – to celebrate their 25th anniversary. And they have a brand new member to boot. Staying true to form, Slipknot head-banged away during the energetic and chaotic performance in California and they kept their faces hidden behind their trademark masks.Drummer Jay Weinberg was the second drummer of the band from 2014 but he was reportedly ‘fired’ last November due to “creative issues”. READ MORE ON NOUGHTIES MUSICWeinberg’s replacement was on stage performing in California and fans are convinced they have worked out his identity. Rumours are rife that Brazilian drummer Eloy Casagrande has taken over from Weinberg – and the band has been fuelling the fire. Last month, they shared a photograph of snapped drumsticks on Instagram with the caption: “Rehearsal.”Writing on Reddit, one Slipknot fan said: “As most of you probably know Slipknot fired Jay Weinberg last year. Most read in Music”Some have speculated that Eloy Casagrande (ex drummer for Sepultura) would be replacing him. “This morning the official Slipknot X page posted a photo of Casagrande’s signature sticks broken in half with the word ‘Rehearsal’ above it. Iconic Nineties band reveal new music and tour as they reunite with Oasis star 30 years after split”I don’t know about you, but it seems like Slipknot just confirmed he is the drummer. Or they’re just trolling.”Replying, another music lover said: “Hard to say. This would be the first actual bit of evidence to suggest it is Eloy, but considering how hard the fanbase has been rising the theory over nothing at all, the band could also be doing this as a troll. “Be nice if it was him though. He’s a killer drummer.”Slipknot was formed in the US in 1995 and it has seen several lineups over the years. For a decade, they performed as a nine-piece and enjoyed success the world over despite their aggressive image. Several band member swaps took place following the death of bassist Paul Gray in 2010. Another member, former drummer Joey Jordiso, passed away in 2021. Slipknot still has nine members, with five longstanding ones, and will be travelling to the UK later this year. The rock artists will perform at Leeds, Glasgow, Manchester and Birmingham in December, before finishing up at London’s O2 Arena on December 20 and 21. READ MORE SUN STORIESThey will also be visiting Germany, Amsterdam, Switzerland and France during their European leg. The tour, which will see them perform in Mexico and Brazil, marks Slipknot’s 25th anniversary. Jay is said to have left Slipknot over ‘creative’ issuesCredit: RexSlipknot fans are convinced Brazilian drummer Eloy Casagrande has replaced JayCredit: AlamySlipknot celebrates its 25th anniversary this yearCredit: Rex More

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      Nineties rock frontwoman, 70, has barely aged a day 34 years after her cult band inspired Kurt Cobain

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      NINETIES icon Kim Gordon appears to have stopped the clock since her cult rock band stormed the charts. Kim and her Sonic Youth bandmates made huge waves in their heyday and were even credited for inspiring the late Kurt Cobain.Kim Gordon was the frontwoman of 90s band Sonic YouthCredit: GettyThe singer turns 71 this weekend but has barely aged a dayCredit: InstagramThe singer was widely considered a mentor figure to the Nirvana frontman, who tragically took his own life in 1994.Kim, who turns 71 this weekend, has taken part in a new interview for Instagram and she doesn’t seem to have aged a day. In the chat with podcasters The Daft Hunks, the singer – who released a new solo album called The Collective last month – has talked all things music to the pair.Kim was 14 years older than Kurt and their bands shared the same management company. READ MORE ON 90S MUSICNirvana supported Sonic Youth on tour in 1991 and Kim also went on to grow close to Kurt’s wife Courtney Love.This month marked 30 years since Kurt’s death. The musician battled with a drug addiction and depression. He also struggled with pain and chronic bronchitis due to an undiagnosed stomach condition. On April 8, 1994, Kurt was found dead at his home in Washington having suffered a gunshot wound to his head several days previously. Police found a note nearby and confirmed the music star’s death was a result of suicide.Most read in MusicKim, who divorced from her Sonic Youth bandmate Thurston Moore in 2013, recently spoke to Rolling Stone magazine about the milestone anniversary of Kurt’s passing.She said of the 30 years: “That is hard to believe, but it makes sense. My daughter was born that year and she’s 29 now. “I still have very vivid images of him laughing, smiling, and goofing around backstage. And doing these amazing shows, throwing himself into his drum kit. Really just going for it in a way I’d never seen anyone quite do.” Kim has one child, daughter Coco, and she lives in Los Angeles.
      The rock icon also works as an artist following the disbandment of Sonic Youth in 2011.
      Kim has enjoyed a hugely successful music careerCredit: RedfernsThis singer and her band Sonic Youth inspired Kurt Cobain and NirvanaCredit: GettyLead singer Kurt Cobain, who died in 1994, looked up to KimCredit: GettyKim has just released a solo album and also works as an artistCredit: Instagram More

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      Nineties indie band frontwoman, 47, has barely aged a day 26 years after quitting group and starting new life in LA

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      NINETIES indie band frontwoman Isobel Campbell has barely aged a day 26 years after quitting Belle and Sebastian and starting new life in LA. The 47-year-old shot to fame when she was just 19 as part of the popular band.Isobel Campbell looks incredible 26 years after quitting Belle and SebastianCredit: InstagramThe singer pictured back in 2006Credit: Times Newspapers LtdBelle and Sebastian was founded in 1996 by Stuart Murdoch.The group consisted of Stuart, Isobel, Stuart David, Stevie Jackson, Chris Geddes and Richard Colburn.Over the years they has released 12 studio albums which include hits such as The State I Am In and If You’re Feeling Sinister – and they are still a band now. However, Isobel is not part of it anymore.Read more on musicAfter six years in the group, Isobel decided to part ways with Belle and Sebastian.In 2002 the singer began working on her solo career. During her time as a solo artist, she also decided to leave Scotland and move over to Los Angeles with her husband Chris Szczech. At first she was known as Gentle Waves, but then decided to change her stage name to her own moniker.Most read in MusicDuring her time as Gentle Waves, she released two albums The Green Fields of Foreverland in 1999, and Swansong for You the following year.Three years later Amoirno followed, then Milkwhite Sheets in 2006.During lockdown There Is No Other was released.To this day Isobel is still creating music. Earlier this month her new single ‘Everything Falls Apart’ was released – which is from her new album Bow To Love, released next month.Speaking about her latest music, she said: “The album is about what we’re all in right now, and my response to that and my life as a microcosm within that.“I think there’s a quote from A Course In Miracles which says, ‘Love brings up everything unlike itself for the purpose of healing and release.’ “Maybe these horrible things are coming up and out so we can get rid of them and things can be better.”Back in 2020, when asked how her music has evolved she told PRS for Music: “I feel like I’ve been studying it my whole life.”It’s one of my favourite things to do. It’s like completing a puzzle. In the beginning I was much less experienced. “After doing it for a while I learned to trust that even if something is not coming together sometimes something will, and it will be really good. “And sometimes if it doesn’t come together then just leave it, you can’t really force it.”I usually just trust what will feel right, but then try not to worry too much if it doesn’t.READ MORE SUN STORIES”I think it’s good to edit a lot and move on to the thing that is actually working. “And sometimes it’s unpredictable, because sometimes an idea that I’m most excited about will be quite disappointing and then sometimes something that’s throwaway will be the best thing. It’s a mysterious mistress.” More