Easter Mum Day

Forget the Easter bunnies, here are the Easter mummies.

Celeb mothers-to-be were out in force at the weekend showing off their Easter buns in the oven.
At least they all have a good excuse for scoffing chocolate eggs and forgetting any of the usual starry fad diets.

Noel Gallagher and his Scots girlfriend Sara MacDonald were out in London and the Oasis songwriter was surrounded by bumps.

As well as girlfriend of seven years Sara, 31, who is four months pregnant with their first child, Noel was hugged by a pregnant fan.

The guitarist, who has a seven-year-old daughter Anais with his ex-wife Meg Mathews, was walking in London with a swell-looking Sara when a pregnant fan stopped them and gave him a huge cuddle.

The former hell-raiser looks like he's doing his bit for Mothercare. While Sara's smock and polo neck only showed off a little bump .

Source: www.dailyrecord.co.uk

Rocker Noel Is Dad For It

Noel Gallagher looks like he can’t wait to become a dad again as he enjoys a stroll in the Easter sun.

The Oasis star cuddled pregnant girlfriend Sara MacDonald on a shopping trip in London. And he was so loved up he even hugged a pregnant fan.

In the old days Noel would Look Back In Anger at such a show of public affection.

And his odd behaviour had chuckling Sara in fits.

Noel acting the softie? It made me laugh too . . .

Source: www.thesun.co.uk

Beat That

Towers of London frontman Donny, 26 - desperate to preserve his glamourous rock 'n' roll image - is dating Tatia Starkey, 21.

Her dad is Oasis drummer Zak Starkey - the son of Beatles legend Ringo Starr.

Tatia Starkey,bears a striking resemblance to her famous drummer grandad. But to fans of saucy dance troupe Narni Shakers she is better known by the stage name Tasher.

Source: www.people.co.uk

Noel's Pregnant Pause

The softer, gentler Noel Gallagher says his girlfriend Sara MacDonald's pregnancy could delay the birth of Oasis' seventh album.

He says the band have "eight really good tracks" ready to start working on, but he plans to devote as much time to Sara, who is four months pregnant. He said: "We virtually have an entire album ready to go, so there won't be a great deal of work to do.

"But as Sara is making a baby, that kind of puts most of this year out, I would have thought." Sweet.

Source: www.mirror.co.uk

Rock Stars To Receate Sgt Pepper

Oasis, The Killers and Razorlight are to cover songs from The Beatles' Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band to mark the album's 40th anniversary.

James Morrison, The Fratellis, Travis and the Kaiser Chiefs are among the other acts taking part in the special recording sessions for BBC Radio 2.

The engineer in charge of the original 1967 sessions will use the same equipment to record the new versions.

The results will be aired on Radio 2 on 2 June, a day after the anniversary.

The original album was released on 1 June 1967 and went on to be regarded as one of the best and most influential releases in rock history.

Last year, it came top of a Radio 2 poll to find the best number one album of all time.

'Unique event'

The modern rock bands will be recorded by audio engineer Geoff Emerick, using the one-inch four-track equipment he captured the original on 40 years ago.

Radio 2 is also celebrating its 40th birthday this year, and the programme will form part of the station's '60s Season.

Radio 2 controller Lesley Douglas said: "This will be not only a unique radio event, but a very special musical moment.

"The range and quality of artists involved ensure that this will be a fitting tribute to one of the great albums of all time."

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

"Sorry Mate, I Don't Have Any Room"

Noel Gallagher, 39, missed out on the chance to sign The Twang by refusing their demo at Glastonbury 2004.

Wide Awake singer Phil Etheridge, 25, told Teletext's Planet Sound: "Noel said, sorry, mate, I don't have any room.'

"I looked at his huge coat and thought, 'You lying git, you must have at least 10 pockets' If I meet Noel, I'm going to remind him.

"I walked past him at the NME Awards, he gave me a definite nod of approving recognition".

"I hope we don't get to busy to check out demos. If anyone wants to hand me one they're welcome."

Source: Daily Star

All-Star Line-Up To Re-Record Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band

The Beatles' iconic album Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band is to be re-recorded by a host of modern acts, including Oasis, The Killers and Razorlight.

Campaigning rocker Bob Geldof is organising the project, which will mark the LP's 40th anniversary this year (07).

The tracks will be recorded at The Beatles' Abbey Road recording studios in London, using analogue equipment from the Fab Four's era.

Geldof is still recruiting acts to the project and hopes U2 will agree to record a track.

The album will be recorded by Grammy-winning Beatles engineer Geoff Emerick and will be broadcast on BBC Radio 2 later this year (06).

Radio 2 controller Lesley Douglas says, "This will be not only a unique radio event but a very special musical moment."

Source: www.contactmusic.com

Lord Don't Slow Me Down Documentary On Dutch Television.

On Saturday April, 7th 2007, Nederland 3 will be showing the Oasis Lord Don't Slow Me Down Documentary!

It will start at 23:20 and finish at 00:20 hrs (Local Time).

Jail For Noel If Kid Is Named Chutney or Gizmo?

If Noel Gallagher names his kid Chutney or Gizmo, he deserves to go to jail.

Bottom line.

Those poor kids will never live it down.

Let's hope he's joking, or he's a bigger "f*ck face" than his brother.

Source: www.bbcamerica.com

Glasto: "We Definitely Want Noel"

The licence is sorted, festival sold out - now Michael Eavis is taking the Oasis man up on his offer to play this year's bash

Michael Eavis has promised to call Noel Gallagher after the Oasis guitarist asked to play the Glastonbury festival. Speaking in last week's NME (march 31), he declared he would like to bring his acoustic solo show to this year's bash and hoped that, bu telling NME, the festival chief would give him a bell.

He said: "Glastonbury's acoustic tent sounds nice. Do us a favour - stick that in and Mr Eavis will give me a call."

Well, it's been a busy week for Michael. Last Tuesday (March 27) the festival was granted a licence to take place by Mendip District Council and then on Sunday (April 1) festival tickets went onsale and were all snapped up by eager fans in hours.

And despite experiencing a hectic few days, Michael and his daughter, co-organiser Emily, insist they'll now take Noel up on his offer.

"We definitely want Noel!" declared Emily, who encouraged Michael to ring him.

"I don't know whether to phone Noel or not, that's the thing. Has he still got the same phone number?" asked the farmer.

"I've got his mobile number, so I should phone him, should I? I will do then, but if he tells me to get lost it will be NME's fault!

Source: NME

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Noel Gallagher On Radio One Entertainment Podcast

Right click and save here to download the Radio One Entertainment Podcast, it features a hilarious interview with Noel Gallagher.

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Rourke: It Will Be Even Bigger Next Year

After entertaining the Manchester masses, it was on to the serious business of partying for the rock stars and organisers of the Versus Cancer gig.

The official after-show party was at the city's Hard Rock Café, with event organiser, ex-Smiths bassist Andy Rourke, finally getting to kick back his heels after months of hectic planning for the huge event in aid of Manchester's Christie hospital.

He was joined by stars including guitarist Bernard Butler, ex-Stone Roses bassist Mani, Shameless actors Jody Latham and Elliott Tittensor and Corrie's Tupele Dorgu who got to tuck into huge beef burgers and chicken drumsticks laid on for the bash.

Andy was suitably pleased with the show's success, although he's already plotting how to build on that for next year.

He told me: "We're thinking about maybe holding it outdoors next year, making it into a four-day event. We've thought about holding it at the City of Manchester Stadium or Heaton Park.

"We just need to think about how we can top this year's line-up and entertainment."

Meanwhile, across town some of the show's other stars chose to hold their own exclusive soirees.

Headliner and legendary hellraiser Noel Gallagher held his own intimate bash at the Malmaison Hotel in Piccadilly where guests partied until gone 4am. Noel, who arrived with beer in hand, was joined by his girlfriend and mum-to-be Sara MacDonald, who looked stunning in a black shift dress and shoes.

Joining him in the revels were Oasis guitarist Gem Archer and M People's Mike Pickering.

Noel's buddy and modfather Paul Weller was set to have his own soiree over at the Hilton Hotel on Deansgate - although I hear he decided to call it an early night when he arrived back from the gig.

Now who said rock and roll is dead?

Source: www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Gizmo Gallagher ....?

Noel Gallagher wants to name his baby Chutney or Gizmo if it is a boy.

The Oasis guitarist, who is expecting his first child with long-termgirlfriend Sara MacDonald, doesn't want his son to have an ordinary moniker and has been thinking of unusual names for the unborn tot.

Noel, who has been dating Sara for seven years, said: "Chutney is a name I fancy if the baby is a geezer. Maybe Gizmo Gallagher, or Gilly Gallagher."

However, the 39-year-old rocker - who already has a seven-year-old daughter, Anais, with ex-wife Meg Matthews - is banned from choosing the name if the baby is a girl.

He added: "If it's a girl, Sara's already got the names picked out. But either way it's gonna be legendary."

Noel has also revealed the pregnancy could put Oasis' seventh album on hold.

Although the musician insists the band have "eight really good tracks"ready, he plans to devote as much time to Sara - who is around four months'pregnant - as he can.

He said: "We virtually have an entire album ready to go, so there won't be agreat deal of work to do once we start. But as Sara is making a baby thatkind of puts most of this year out, I would have thought."

Noel's brother Liam was less creative with his choice of names for his two sons.

The singer named his son with ex-wife Patsy Kensit Lennon after his idol John Lennon, while he and his fiancée Nicole Appleton named their son Gene.

Liam also has a daughter, Molly, with British singer Lisa Moorish.

Source: Bang Media

Rockocracy Inspires A 1,000-Pint Toast

Andy Rourke may have taken third billing to Morrissey and Johnny Marr in the Smiths, but the diffident bassist apparently kept the best contacts book. For this second annual charity concert, he recruited the crowned heads of Manchester's rock aristocracy plus distinguished visitors.

Ian Brown
Simian charisma: Ian Brown's grinning arrival boosted the party atmosphere

Mancunian Rourke, who recently lost a close friend to cancer, staged the first concert after learning that his home town has the country's highest death rate from the disease.

Last year, he persuaded Marr to perform with him for the first time since the Smiths' acrimonious break-up, so a packed MEN Arena was primed for some unique collaborations. Peter Hook guested with Echo and the Bunnymen on a poignant rendition of New Order's Ceremony, which the bassist dedicated to Tony Wilson, the Manchester impresario who is battling kidney cancer.

The Charlatans followed with a solid greatest-hits set that ignited with the entrance of Paul Weller. The angular Modfather strutted on stage and unleashed dazzling versions of the Jam's Town Called Malice and John Lennon's Power to the People - the Charlatans' floating keyboards providing an ample foil to Weller's stinging guitar.

Ian Brown's grinning arrival boosted the party atmosphere - what the former Stone Roses frontman lacked in vocal finesse, he made up for in simian charisma. Striking ironic Mr Universe poses and jogging on the spot, he shuffled through Golden Gaze and Time Is My Everything before the opening synth whooshes to his biggest hit F.E.A.R. sparked an ecstatic reaction.

With trademark contrariness, Brown closed by debuting two brooding orchestral tracks from his forthcoming album. Backed by Rourke on bass, he introduced Goodbye to the Broken by instructing the Manchester faithful to "keep off the class As".

Luckily, headliner Noel Gallagher only had to stroll on stage to send the arena back into overdrive.

In fine voice, and with backing from Oasis colleague Gem Archer and percussionist Terry Kirkbride, the 39-year-old led semi-acoustic, mid-tempo singalongs of Talk Tonight, Half the World Away, The Importance of Being Idle and Cast No Shadow, for which a thousand plastic pint glasses were held aloft.

Weller re-emerged to duet on a shimmering version of the Jam's The Butterfly Collector before leaving Gallagher to deliver a nod to Rourke's heritage with a faithful rendering of the Smiths' There is a Light That Never Goes Out, and a predictable but irresistible Don't Look Back in Anger.

The finale saw Ian Brown lead a joyously ramshackle I Am the Resurrection with a little help from Mani, the Roses-turned-Primal Scream bassist. Despite the fluffed cues, Manchester belted out the euphoric chorus to close the night triumphant.

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Don't Sink That In Anger

New vodka is named after boozy Oasis boys

Legendary boozers Oasis have been given the ultimate rock honour - a new vodka has been named after them.

Cult label Red Square has brought out a special edition spirit in tribute to the band and the Gallagher brothers' hell raising reputation.

The tipple is called Oasis Vodka Supernova, a reference to the band's classic track Champagne Supernova.

Noel's Moscow gig last month, which went down a storm with fans, was the inspiration for the drink.

The in-demand bottle is stamped with the concert date of 23.03.07, and with Club B1, Moscow, and has Oasis written down the side.

Noel, 39, teamed up with band-mate Gem Archer, 40, to wow fans in the Russian Capital.

Liam, 34, is also said to be facinated by the popularity of Oasis - whose hits include Don't Look Back In Anger - in the former Communist country.

A pal of the pair said: "Both Liam and Noel were delighted when they heard about being honoured. They have always had a keen eye on the drinks industry, having spent such a large part of their lives in the pub. They are both huge fans of the drink"

"Liam likes his with Coke, so he was lapping it up all night at the launch party with lots of fizzy"

"But Noel prefers to have his vodka with lime and lemonade, or Red Bull. It seems that they can't even agree on how to mix their drinks."

Drinks experts have already hailed the clean, crisp finish of Vodka Supernova. And they are predicting that it has the potential to become a serious rival to more established brands.

An industry insider said: "Given how much they love a tipple, it's very fitting they they are having a vodka dedicated to them. Noel was so proud of seeing Vodka Supernova. And he was boasting about it to anyone in earshot"

"The boys were given some of the bottles as prezzies. But given their taste for alcohol, it's anyone's guess how much is left"

Source: Daily Star

Son & Airwaves

A Mum has named her baby after a radio station.

Frankie Strong, 22, agreed to call her son Clyde Juan to win a trip to the Brit Awards.

It followed a challenge by Clyde 1 DJ George Bowie for listeners to come up with ideas proving how desperate they were to land tickets.

Property administrator Frankie and fiance Gary Bishop, 21, won the competition by offering to let listeners vote on a name for their son - who was born early on Wednesday.

Yesterday, Frankie said: "I think Clyde Juan is actually a nice name.

"His dad and I are quite relieved it got more votes than the runner-up, which was not so hot.


"Apparently, Argos was a close second. That got a lot of backing because he was a home delivery."


She and sales assistant Gary said they were thrilled with their prize.


They were put up in a posh hotel in Kensington, London, after taking in the Valentine's Day show at Earls Court.


Frankie said: "It was an amazing experience. They had the red carpet out and there were so many famous faces milling around.


"Gary's a big Oasis fan and they were up for a lifetime achievement award, so seeing them was a special moment for him."


After the Valentine's Day ceremony, votes for names piled in.


Frankie said: "Lots of people wanted to name the baby after celebrities at the awards. I think Russell Brand and Lily Allen were among the front-runners at one point."


Clyde's birth was almost as unusual as the way he was named. He was delivered, weighing 8lb 2oz, in the toilet of his Renfrew home.


Frankie said: "We went to the hospital on Tuesday night because I thought I was getting labour pains. "We thought it was a false alarm and went home.


"But the pain started again at 2am and my waters broke before we could get into the car.


"I knew the baby was coming so we called an ambulance. An hour later, Gary helped deliver him in our toilet.


"What with being born in the lavvy and being named after a radio station, we'll certainly have some stories to tell Clyde Juan when he's older."


Radio host Bowie said the couple were worthy winners.


He added: "Everyone at Clyde 1 wishes them and little baby Clyde Juan all the very best."

Source: www.dailyrecord.co.uk

Rocker Liam Finds A New Berth

Lairy Liam Gallagher has decided he prefers rowing boats to rowing with blokes.

The Oasis frontman has been househunting for months after a spat with his neighbours in Primrose Hill, North London, and moved on Friday to Henley-on-Thames.

The pretty Oxfordshire market town is famous for boat races between toffs from Oxford and Cambridge universities.

As Noel boozes his way towards my Caner Of The Year award, his brother has obviously decided to settle down by buying this sedate country retreat.

Liam enjoyed his first taste of the riverside lifestyle at the weekend during a trip out with partner Nicole Appleton and family.

They will clearly fit in. They arrived in the town’s must-have transport — a 4x4.

Liam will now have to swap his cans of Red Stripe for Pimm’s and lemonade and keep an eye on his language if he wants to fit in with the boating crowd.

He will take the title of Henley’s No1 rock ’n’ roll star.

It was held by The Beatles George Harrison before his death in 2001.

Source: www.thesun.co.uk

Noel Trusted To Play It Twice

Noel Gallagher begged organisers of the Teenage Cancer Trust to let him do two nights at the Royal Albert Hall — because he’s a huge fan of the charity.

He has performed at the same, multi-gig event with Oasis in the past and was desperate to be involved again this time.

Noel explained: “It’s a great charity and I wanted to be part of the whole thing.

“I’ve lost three people close to me to cancer so it’s something I feel strongly about.”

The charity was set up by The Who's Roger Daltrey. It helps fund hospices for teen sufferers of cancer.

The gigs are becoming one of the events of the year.

Bands performing this week include Kasabian, Kaiser Chiefs, The Who, The View and The Coral. Russel Brand also hosted a comedy night.

Meanwhile, Noel’s girlfriend Sara MacDonald showed off her bump for the first time as she hit the town.

She looked chic and was out until the early hours despite being off the booze.

She told me: “It can be dull when everyone is drinking but I’m having fun.

“I’m excited about the baby and a bit scared too.”

I exclusively revealed earlier this month that Sara and Noel were expecting their first baby together.

Source: www.thesun.co.uk