Noel Gallagher Helped Russell Brand Develop His Swagger For Movie Role

Russell Brand turned to pal Noel Gallagher for swagger tips as he prepared to play wildman Aldous Snow in new film Get Him To The Greek.

Brand reveals he studied rock music legends to perfect Snow's "winky walk" and then called on former Oasis star Gallagher for attitude advice.

He tells Spin magazine, "He don't care about nothing (sic). He's a friend of mine, actually. I asked him how come he's got that attitude and he said as long as he's got his guitar he knows that people will be willing to pay 10 quid (pounds) to come see him.

"That means he doesn't have to put up with the bulls**t. I tried to give Aldous some of that same attitude."

Source: www.contactmusic.com

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On This Day In Oasis History...

'Echoes Round The Sun' was the result of a boozy recording session between Paul Weller, Noel Gallagher, Gem Archer and Ocean Colour Scene guitarist Steve Cradock.

It was released as a double A-side with 'Have You Made Up Your Mind' on May 26 2008. It was the first single be the first released from Paul’s double album '22 Dreams'.

Weller's gig at London's Royal Albert Hall this Thursday (May 27) is to be streamed online.

The gig is Weller's fourth out of a five-night run at the historic venue, and will see him showcase new album 'Wake Up The Nation', along with tracks from his back catalogue.

As well as being broadcast live from 8:45pm (BST), Weller's performance will be repeated several times over the following days.

Visit www.paulweller.com for more details.

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Happy Birthday Alan White

Happy Birthday to former Oasis drummer Alan White who is 38 today.

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Liam Gallagher Names New Band

Beady Eye (Liam Gallagher, Gem Archer, Andy Bell and Chris Sharrock) are in the studio with Steve Lillywhite, working on their way of looking at the world.

Source: www.oasisinet.com

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Liam Gallagher Interview With Nylon TV

Liam Gallagher talks with Nylon TV about his clothing label, Pretty Green.

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Noel Gallagher On The 2010 World Cup

Noel Gallagher talks to Tim Lovejoy about the 2010 World Cup

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Spartacus 'Fresco' Features Liam And Noel Gallagher

Paul Karslake's new work depicting comtemporary heroes and villains shows the X-Factor judges fighting while Noel Gallagher beheads his Oasis bandmate Liam.

Geordie television presenters Ant and Dec watch and smirk from the sidelines as the carnage unfolds in the arena.

On the right of the 7ft by 5ft painting, actresses Joanna Lumley and Angelina Jolie pout while a surprisingly aggressive Rocket Man-era Elton John charges about wielding a shield and sword.

Karslake's painting, unveiled at Camden Market, marks the launch of Bravo's controversial TV show Spartacus: Blood and Sand.

At its centre is star of the show Andy Whitfield, who stands over two of his victims, one of them former Prime Minister Gordon Brown.

Welsh-born Whitfield is a man who epitomises courage both on and off-screen as he portrays the rebellious warrior slave Spartacus and in real life battles non-hodgkins lymphoma.

Describing his inspiration for the painting, Karslake said: "After watching several episodes of Spartacus, I was struck by how contemporary society holds just as much sex, violence and deception as it did in Roman times.

"Every day, modern day gladiators vie for our attention and are held up for our entertainment in a bid to win our affection, ratings or votes.

"If Simon Cowell had been around in Ancient Rome, would he be running Gladiatorial schools or does Gordon Brown's demise bear any resemblance to emperors of the past?"

Spartacus: Blood and Sand airs exclusively on Tuesdays at 10pm from Tuesday May 25 and stars Scottish actor John Hannah and Lucy Lawless.

Hannah, who plays Batiatus, owner of the Gladiator arena said: "I think we all like that historical world.

"We want to know where our society has come from and who we are, and what we were without the constraints of civilization.

"I think those kind of people still exist - they're just dressed in suits and pinstripe shirts now. I can see the modern parallels."

Historian and writer Natalie Hayes said: "Ancient Rome is no different from the modern world.

"We no longer watch chariot races or gladiatorial fights but we watch races just like Romans did - for us the chariots have become Formula 1 cars.

"Let's not pretend we don't watch with the same guilty excitement there might be a crash.

"And as for the gladiators? We watch plenty of battles today - whether it's the FA Cup, or the Wimbledon Men's Final - someone has to win, and someone has to lose.

"We bet money on the outcome, just like Romans. And the gladiatorial nature of our world isn't limited to the sporting arena: it's why Prime Minister's Questions is compelling TV - one man battling with another, as a crowd bays for more.

"It's why we watch Big Brother, as a crowd outside the house boos and cheers their favourite characters within.

"We're watching Spartacus: Blood and Sand for the sex, the violence, the swearing, the swords and the sandals.

"But we're also watching it because we see ourselves in our Roman ancestors."

The painting will be on show to the public at Marylebone Station all day Monday, protected by two fearsome gladiators.

Passers by are invited to admire the work and donate to The Lymphoma Association or Help for Heroes.

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

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Wayne Rooney Still Has His Manchester City Gibson Guitar

Rio Ferdinand revealing interview with Wayne Rooney appears in his No 5 online magazine tomorrow.

Here is a little piece from it.

Rio: Is it true Noel Gallagher sent you a guitar for your birthday?

Wayne: Yeah, he did. Colleen asked him. I'm a big fan of Oasis, she bought the guitar and then sent it to them to sign for my birthday. I was happy with the guitar he gave me but a bit disappointed with his comments afterwards. He said I gave it away to charity but I've still got it in the house.

To watch Rio's video interview in full log on to www.rioferdinand.com/5mag

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