Baby Joy For Noel

The mum of Oasis star Noel Gallagher's girlfriend last night spoke of her joy that her daughter was pregnant.

Noel, above, and girlfriend Sara MacDonald yesterday said they were expecting their first child together.

A spokesman said Sara was three months pregnant.

Mum Isobel, of Murrayfield, Edinburgh, said: "It is wonderful when you find out you are going to have a new grandchild."

Source: www.dailyrecord.co.uk

Gallagher Confirms Pregnancy Reports

Latest: Oasis rocker Noel Gallagher has confirmed reports he is set to become a father for the second time.

The 39-year-old already has a seven-year-old daughter Anais with his ex-wife, party planner Meg Mathews.

Gallagher's partner of seven years Sara MacDonald sparked rumours she was pregnant at the NME Awards last week (ends02MAR07) when the notorious partygirl refused to drink alcohol. A spokesman for the band confirms, "I can confirm that Noel and Sara are expecting a baby and they are very happy."

Source: www.contactmusic.com

Lad's' Love-In

Oasis and Kasabian: they go together like Klaxons and CSS.

There was only one crew deserving of Best Live Band this year, and there was only one rock god fit to anoint them. Noel Gallagher of course!

Congratulations!
Tom: "Oh my god. I feel like the Empire State Building, nothing else is gonna bring us down. It's just nice to be recognised as a f**king great live band,"

What does it mean for Noel to give you the award?
Tom: "Well he's the forefather. He's the reason we started the band, y'know. He's great. He's the reason why we started rock 'n' roll in '96/97. We've been together 10 years, man."
Noel: "I went to see them at Earls Court, and thefirst ever gig they went to was Oasis there in 1997, and it bent my head that I was stood onstage and there was two kids in the crowd who were gonna one day sell out that building. Now, at their gigs, there's gonna be some toe-rag, that in 10 years' time is gonna do the same."

Are you proud of them Noel?
Noel: "More as people, because they're f**king good friends."
Tom: "All you've got to do is act natural. You can't fool rock 'n' roll man, you can't."

Source: NME Magazine

10 Years Ago They Were At War. Are The Britpop Rivals About To Bond Over Nuclear Weapons?

Damon Albarn has called on Noel Gallagher to join him in protesting against the goverment's current nuclear weapons plans.

The Good, The Bad & The Queen frontman is organising a series of protests against the proposals, which would see Britain spending billions on upgrading the submarine-based Trident missle defence system.

Last week, Damon launched a website, www.no-bomb.com, with Gorillaz collaborator and artist Jamie Hewlett to campaign against the scheme. Now he's planning another, louder, protest, and has invited Noel to join him following the Oasis guitarist's comments in NME last week (March 3) that he listens to 'The Good, The Bad The Queen'.

"Blimey (he likes GBQ?). That's good for me!" joked Damon. "Oh, he respects me as well? Oh that's very nice. I tell you what, I'd respect him enormously if he came and added his very articulate and acerbic wit to trying to get the goverment to rethink spending £25billion of our money on a totally and utterly useless defence system."

The singer added that the invite wasn't just open to Oasis guitarists.

Despite Damon's influence on the current scene - both Klaxons and Bloc Party owe a clear debt to 'Modern Life Is Rubbish' and his possible new love for Oasis, he's adamant he won't be following Noel and co to an Outstanding Contribution Brit Award.

"The Brits is like a Shopping Channel for famous people," he said. "I don't really understand why Noel and Liam did the awards, it didn't seem necessary. Their contribution is obvious in the bands that are in the NME and they're certainly better than Sting, so why put yourself in a position when you're putting yourself into a linage following him? I don't understand it, because they're better than that."

Source NME Magazine

Damon Albarn "Oasis Are Sell-Outs

Damon Albarn, 38, says Oasis are sell-outs for accepting the BRIT's Achievement title.

He tells the NME the ceremony is "like a Shopping Channel for famous people".

Source: Daily Star

Liam Gallagher The Softest Wildman In Rock

He buys a beauty parlour

Hard case Liam Gallagher is set to open a beauty salon.

The Oasis frontman has a notorious reputation for fighting, boozing and drugs.

But now Liam, 34 wants to go from rock star to hot spa with a move into the beauty biz.

The mouthy Mancunian has snapped up premises in an exclusive suburb of north London.

Liam decided on the venture after his fiancee were dropped by record label Parlophone.

Devoted

An insider said: "Being in the music industry, Liam and Nicole are well used to being pampered.

"But now the boot will be on the other foot and they will be doing the pampering."

Liam has told Nicole, 32, and her sister Natalie, 33, they can run the salon in Belsize Park, north London, and choose a name for it.

Liam also fancies opening a second business - a smoothie bar close to London's Hampstead Heath.

The source said: "Liam is so devoted to Nicole. He wants her to be happy, and this should do the trick.

Source: Daily Star

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Source: www.nme.com

Baby Joy For Noel And Sara

Noel Gallagher and his girlfriend Sara McDonald have tumthing to announce — they’re expecting a baby.

The couple revealed their news to friends and family yesterday.

And pals say they are ecstatic about their impending arrival.

Three-months-pregnant Sara has done a blooming good job of hiding her baby bump. She arrived at the NME awards last week looking stunning in a sheer, clingy black dress.

But it was the lack of champagne or vodka in her glass which gave the game away. The pair have been dating for seven years. Most of that time they have been living the life of Riley, partying hard and travelling All Around The World.

But their little Oasis of relative calm at home will soon be invaded by dirty nappies and interrupted sleep.

The arrival will be Sara’s first child.

She wanted to wait until after her three-month scan before telling friends and family.

Noel has a seven-year-old daughter, Anais, whose mum is his previous partner and ex-wife Meg Mathews.

A close friend said: “Noel and Sara are really, really happy and excited.

“This is something they both wanted but they kept the news to themselves until they were sure everything was OK with the baby.

“Neither of them have ever wanted to get married but it felt like the right time to start a family together.

“The last seven years have been a lot of fun.

“And they have a huge house in the country which is perfect for the kids to be running around. They are both thrilled.”

Congratulations Noel and Sara, here’s to many sleepless nights.

But I think you should both be used to that already . . .

Source: www.thesun.co.uk

Liam Gallagher To Do A Stint In Dictionary Corner

C4's game show Countdown could soon have its most unusual guest yet - Oasis bad boy Liam Gallagher is in negotiations to do a stint in Dictionary Corner!

'Liam loves the show and we're in talks with him about coming on,' says the show's co-presenter Carol Vorderman. 'I told him it will do his street cred no good at all!

Source: What's On TV

Stop Crying Your Heart Out In The Best Of Brit Blog Awards 2007 (Update)

A few weeks ago I asked you to nominate this blog (See Here) in the Best of Brit Blog Awards 2007 and you it seems like you did.

Today I recieved this email

You've been nominated for an Ask.com Best of British Blog Award in the Arts and Entertainment category.

If you'd like to encourage your readers to up your votes, please post the following link on your blog:http://www.metro.co.uk/askblogs

Very fitting that the judge heading up this category is none other than Alan McGee. We'd appreciate your support.Best regards,

Melanie

A Big Thank You, to those of you that have nominated this blog so far.

Noel Warms To The Arctic

Noel Gallagher has taken ex Arctic Monkey Andy Nicholson under his wing.

The bass player was dropped from the Arctics last year.

But the Oasis singer has kept in touch and has been advising him on his new career as a DJ and remixer.

Noel even invited the Sheffield lad to their Brits after-party.

Andy partied with the band and had a reunion with the rest of the Arctics.

A source said: “Noel really liked Andy when he was in the band.

“He gave Andy his mobile number and said if he needed anything to give him a call. They get on like a house on fire. Noel would do anything to help him out.”

Source: www.thesun.co.uk

Q Magazine 100 Greatest Singers

11. Liam Gallagher

Their first magazine cover christenen Oasis "The Sex Beatles" and GallagherJunior was quick to describe his vocal style as a blend of Johns Lennon and Lydon.

His most infamous Lennon nod is Cigarettes & Alcohol's nasal "sunshine", aped from Instant Karma, though he's impassioned to the degree that he can make the line "walking down the hall faster then a canonball" seem like it actually meant something.

We can but hope the years of smoking, drinking and being "mad for it" haven't cast him dear.

Key songs:
01: Rock 'N' Roll Star
02: Live Forever
03: Up In The Sky
04: Champagne Supernova
05: D'You Know What I Mean?
06: I Am The Walrus (Live)
07: Acquiesce
08: It's Getting Better (Man!!)
09: Stop Crying Your Heart Out
10: Lyla

Here is the Top 10 Greatest Singers

10: Jeff Buckley
09: Mick Jagger
08: Robert Plant
07: Kurt Cobain
06: Marvin Gaye
05: John Lennon
04: Otis Redding
03: Frank Sinatra
02: Aretha Franklin
01: Elvis Presley

Source: Q Magazine

Noel: Everyone's After My Girl

Noel Gallagher has a warning for blokes who fancy his missus – they have no chance because he’s the one with millions in the bank.

The Oasis legend has had to put up with his celebrity swordsman pal Russell Brand poking fun about how much he lusts after his stunning girlfriend Sara Macdonald.

When I told him Take That heart-throb Jason Orange also had an eye for the leggy Edinburgh lass, Noel marked his territory in his trademark, sharp-tongued style.

Noel told me: “Everyone fancies my missus. Russell Brand is always asking after her. I have no doubt he would have a go if he got half a chance. But he won’t.

“Jason Orange and all the rest of them haven’t got a sniff either — I’m the one with millions in the bank.”

Ever the gent, he apologised to Sara and gave her a big smacker on the lips.

I joined Noel and Kasabian at the plush Landmark Hotel in central London for a few drinks after the Shockwaves NME Awards.

Noel was in fighting form, stating his intentions to land a double in my Bizarre Caner Of The Year prize.

Noel, who pipped Sarah Harding to the title last year after a mega session with the Bizarre crew in Earls Court after a Kasabian gig, said he plans to get stuck in again in 2007.

Rolling up his sleeves for battle he added: “I put some serious hard graft in on the ale last year. I deserved it and I am up for it again this time round. Harding has got nothing on me.”

Oasis might have lost out on the best band gong to Muse but Noel was the man of the moment.

Arctic Monkeys, The View , Kasabian and new three-piece The Enemy were all drinking with their hero on the night.

Noel’s 2007 caner campaign got off to a strong start with a massive night on the lash after the Brits.

But Noel told me he lost his rag when Yank newcomers Orson sprayed the Oasis table with champagne.

He said: “I said, ‘Oi, you watch it!’ and gave him a poke in the ribs.”

Sara chipped in: “It’s just because Noel is funny about his hair.”

Source: www.thesun.co.uk

What's The Greatest Indie Anthem Of All Time?

NME needs YOUR help to find out

NME is attempting to discover the Greatest Indie Anthems Of All Time - and we need YOUR help.

We're compiling the nation's top 50 indie anthems ever, and we want to know what you think. 'Smells Like Teen Spirit' or 'Debaser'? 'Live Forever' or 'Song 2'? And how about 'Naïve'?

Kieran Webster from The View thinks it's a Libertines track. Faris Rotter, meanwhile, reckons The Shangri-Las deserve the top spot.

Next month we'll be revealing the nation's favourites in a special issue of NME.

Email letters@nme.com with the subject line indie anthems with your top five, writing why you think the Number One track is the best indie anthem ever.

We'll be sending out some NME goodie bags to 10 lucky voters, so don't forget to include your name, age and address! The closing date is Friday March 16.

Source: www.nme.com

Inside This Months Q Magazine

100 Greatest singers and their 1000 greatest songs

The finest voices of all time and their ultimate songs - as chosen by Q. Featuring everyone from Liam Gallagher, Bono and Kate Bush to Aretha Franklin, Frank Sinatra and Elvis Presley, each one complete with their own 10-track essential listening playlist.

Source: www.q4music.com

Pictures From The NME Shockwaves Awards

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Gallagher: 'Even Robbie Knows How Bad He Is'

Oasis star Noel Gallagher has hit out at Robbie Williams after the pop singer won Worst Album at last night's (01MAR07) NME Awards - insisting even Williams knows the extent of his limited talent.

Williams was unable to attend the London ceremony because he is currently receiving treatment at a US rehab clinic. But Gallagher wasn't surprised when his old foe's Rudebox disc was named Worst Album.

He said, "I just wish he was here so I could say well done. "I don't think even Robbie himself thinks he's a credible artist. I could talk to you for three hours about how bad he is. Worst Album isn't really an award, is it?"

Source: www.contactmusic.com

Kasabian Win Best Live Band At Shockwaves NME Awards

And a famous pal presents them with prize.

Kasabian have picked up the Shockwaves NME Awards gong for Best Live Band in London tonight (March 1).

The Leicester rockers were presented with the prize at London's Hammersmith Palais by friend and Oasis leader Noel Gallagher.

The other nominees were:

Arctic Monkeys
Babyshambles
Muse
My Chemical Romance

On receiving the award, Tom Meighan said, "This is the first award we've ever won, so about fucking time! Thank you NME!"

Source: www.nme.com

Muse Win Best British Band At Shockwaves NME Awards

The three-piece cap an amazing year

Muse have been crowned this year's Best British Band at the Shockwaves NME Awards tonight (March 1).

The result was announced by Kaiser Chiefs frontman Ricky Wilson and New Order bassist Peter Hook.

Sadly, the band couldn't be there but sent a video message from the stage on one of their gigs. "This is very kind, thank you very much. I must go, as I have to play a riff"

The other nominees were:

Arctic Monkeys
Babyshambles
Kasabian
Oasis

Source: www.nme.com

Inside My Head

Noel Gallagher Oasis

Treasured Track

The La's
Looking Glass

(From the album ' The La's', 1990, Go! Discs)

"Does it have to be just one track? I treasure the whole of The La's album, but if I have to pick one track, then it's 'Looking Glass'. We met (singer) Lee Mavers in japan last year and I was asking if he'd make a new record and he said, 'yeah, we're recording the first one'. It's like, 'come on man, let it go!' it's a seminal record. I don't give a f**k whether he likes it. It's an amazing record.

My Hero

John Lennon

"A f**king great songwriter. He took risks - listen to 'My Lie' or 'Revolution'. McCartney was too safe; Lennon would never write 'Yesterday' or 'When I'm 64' -they're too soft. There's been no-one as gifted as him since."

My Week's Playlist

01. The Gossip - Standing In The Way Of Control
"I can't turn the radio on without hearing this song. I think I must have heard it three times today already!"

02. The View - Same Jeans
"I've got the album at home and I'm yet to listen to it, but they've got that spirit and that touch of the people. I love 'Superstar Tradesman' and 'Wasted Little DJ's' too."

03. The Good, The Bad & The Queen - The Good, The Bad & The Queen
"I love the bit at the end when it goes crazy. Ther's some nice passages of music on this."

04. Kings Of Leon - Molly's Chamber
"I've been listening to thier older stuff to get ready for their return this month. I'm really looking forward to seeing them play live. And this is a great tune."

05. Klaxons - Golden Skans
"They think I hate them but I like this one. We were at the Ibiza Rocks festival last summer and I got dragged in to see them and I was just like, 'what the f**k was all that about?' But I do like that tune!"

And Another Thing

The God Delusion

"This guy goes out to scientifically disprove the existence of god. F**king brilliant, if you can understand the words. Not that I can. It's good though. I don't read fiction, you end up thinking, 'Yeah but that wouldn't happen, bollocks'. I read books about actual things that happened. And if it's disproving god, bring it on."

Source: NME Magazine