OASIS’ long-awaited reunion tour kicks off in just two and a half weeks, but don’t expect to hear reconciled brothers Liam and Noel Gallagher giving their first chat on Radio 2.
The station’s breakfast show host Scott Mills revealed he had a falling out with Liam in the late Nineties, when he felt the full force of the singer’s acid tongue backstage at Top Of The Pops.
Scott Mills revealed he had a falling out with Liam Gallagher in the late Nineties[/caption]
In his memoir, Love You Bye, Scott recalled: “I’d met them before and chatted to them briefly, so I thought that might be a bit of an in.
“They were absolutely huge at the time and renowned for being outspoken. Their radio plugger took me over to Liam and said, ‘You remember Scott, don’t you? You’ve met him before’. Liam looked me up and down and went, ‘Yeah, he’s a c***’.”
Reflecting on it now, Scott hopes Liam’s behaviour was just a sign of the times, when almost all stars were a nightmare to deal with.
In an exclusive chat, he said: “The Liam Gallagher thing really floored me at the time, because I think it was, like, my second week at Top Of The Pops. “I think he’s completely changed. I actually think I am completely changed, but I think he’s probably a nicer man now.
“In the Nineties, it was the thing to be mean. All pop stars now are pretty nice. When I joined Radio 1 in ’98, a lot were horrible because that was the thing to do. It doesn’t happen any more.
“I can’t remember the last time I had an interview that was horrible, or that was hard work. Back then, I used to go down to Top Of The Pops and do the interviews every Thursday. Often, I would be like, ‘That was really hard work’, or, ‘I didn’t enjoy that because they were awkward or difficult, or just a bit unpleasant’.”
But I suspect that Edinburgh Council bosses will be seeing more of Liam’s unpleasant side if his messages on X yesterday are anything to go by.
It came after The Sun On Sunday revealed that local authority officials had branded Oasis fans “drunk”, “lairy”, “fat” and “old” in secret safety briefings ahead of their three sell-out Murrayfield megagigs in August.
Liam said: “To the Edinburgh council I’ve heard what you said about Oasis fans and quite frankly your attitude fing stinks. I’d leave town that day if I was any of you lot.”
I couldn’t have put it better myself.
MARIAH REVERTS TO TYPE
THIRTY-FIVE years since hitting the charts with her debut album, Mariah Carey will pay homage to favourite songs from her back catalogue on her new record, the first since 2018’s Caution.
And the superstar, who wowed London’s Wembley Stadium when she headlined Capital’s Summertime Ball with Barclaycard, will have plenty to choose from across her 15 previous albums.
Mariah Carey wowed London’s Wembley Stadium when she headlined Capital’s Summertime Ball with Barclaycard[/caption]
A source said: “It’s been a long time coming but MC16 – which is what fans are calling the album – is some of her best work in years.
“Of course she’s moved with the times but a few of the tracks pay homage to where she’s come from. Fans will love it.”
Mariah dropped the first single, Type Dangerous, from the album earlier this month, but I’ve learned she is already lining up a remix.
The savage track sees Mimi sing: “I came in the door, dripped in Balenci’. Cropped leather coat and some nine inch Fendis.
“The crowd opened up and I started to strut. I need my space, but I’m signing autographs and such.”
My insider added: “If you thought the original version was fire, you’ve not heard anything yet.
“Mariah has secretly recorded a remix version with a top rapper which is coming out very soon.
“She’s keen to make sure this new era is a success and is really proud of the music she’s created.”
MILEY CYRUS is plotting a very different career if she ever she packs in pop. The End Of The World singer said: “My dream actually is for when I’m much older, I’d like to have my own glass shop in Italy.”
Asked if she has had any lessons in glass-blowing, she revealed it was the next thing on her to-do list following the release of her recent album Something Beautiful.
She told the Reclaiming With Monica Lewinsky podcast: “My very sweet partner, my boyfriend, he got me glass-blowing lessons for my birthday.
“So I’m supposed to start that as this next thing. The album, as it starts to kind of grow up, it’s going to be an adult soon. So I’ve raised it.
“It’s been my baby. Now it’s in this child state. And then it’s going to go off and do what it’s going to do without me.
“And then I’m going to start taking my glass courses.”
JADE rocked her performance at Capital’s Summertime Ball with Barclaycard with the former Little Mix star opening the show at London’s Wembley Stadium before artists including Myles Smith, Benson Boone, Zara Larsson and Mariah Carey hit the stage.
I was watching the action from Barclaycard’s Summertime Suite and Jade absolutely nailed her set – with Angel Of My Dreams going down a storm with the crowd.
Jade performing on stage at Capital’s Summertime Ball[/caption]
Zara Larsson at the show at London’s Wembley Stadium[/caption]
Jessie J also performed at the show which was her first public event after being diagnosed with breast cancer[/caption]
Jessie J also performed at the show which was her first public event after being diagnosed with breast cancer.
She told her fans she was having surgery in the coming days but used her trademark humour when opening up about her diagnosis, adding: “It’s a very dramatic way to get a boob job.”
Jessie’s set was electric and she got one of the biggest cheers of the night – and rightly so.
Jessie, you rock.
SABRINA Carpenter has a fight on her hands if she wants to get Manchild a second week at No1.
Alex Warren has overtaken her song, which topped the Official Singles chart last Friday, with his runaway hit Ordinary.
Insiders said it’s a very close call at the moment, with Sabrina not far behind in sales and downloads.
ROBBIE Keane is a legend of my beloved Tottenham Hotspur and us fans won’t hear a bad word against him.
Now he’s gone up even further in my estimation for his Soccer Aid antics.
The ex-striker’s old Spurs gaffer Harry Redknapp told me Robbie was the “life and soul” of the training camp – even leading some sing-songs.
Harry said at training: “Robbie’s a legend. I had an early night, but I think Robbie led the karaoke. He loves it. He’s a great character.”
When I caught up with Robbie, he admitted he’d been partying with Tom Grennan and DEermot Kennedy the night before.
Robbie said: “I enjoy singing but these guys are on a different level.”
Asked if there had been pints flowing, Robbie responded wryly: “We had a sing-song.”
I’ll take that as a yes. Never change, Robbie.
ROBBIE WILLIAMS and Chesney Hawkes gave the crowds at his show at Bath Royal Crescent a cheeky surprise.
Ches joined Rob on stage to perform his No1, The One And Only, before the pair flashed their bellies for fans.
Robbie said of Ches: “He’s a f***ing lovely bloke. He’s the best.”
I’ll join you in the fan club, Rob.
I love a bit of Ches.
Charli’s celeb show
LIDO Festival was like whack-a-mole with celebs this weekend, as stars including Lewis Capaldi, Paul Mescal and Harris Dickinson gathered to watch Charli XCX.
The Brat superstar put on an amazing show in London’s Victoria Park.
Charli XCX put on an amazing show in London’s Victoria Park[/caption]
Stars including Lewis Capaldi were in the audience[/caption]
Amelia Dimoldenberg was shown on the big screen doing the viral Apple dance, while Diana Vickers was bopping along, too.
As Charli raced through anthems including 360 and Von Dutch, she told fans to “put your f***ing hands up” as the crowd went absolutely nuts, before she brought out Bladee to perform their Rewind remix live for the first time.
JUST For One Day: The Live Aid Musical is set up in its new home at London’s Shaftesbury Theatre and it’s one of the best shows I’ve seen in ages.
It is packed full of hits from the iconic event back in 1985 including songs from Queen, Bob Dylan, Elton John, The Police and Status Quo.
Stage star Craig Els is uncanny as cantankerous Bob Geldof but it’s Julie Atherton who steals the show as PM Margaret Thatcher.
Tickets start from £25 and are on sale now.
Go and see it – you won’t be disappointed.
