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Glasgow Times
7 days ago
- Glasgow Times
This kid, 4, features in Oasis' reunion tour alongside Scottish town
Oscar Borland features in the official programme for the rock and roll band, who recently returned to the stage for the first time in 16 years. The Gallagher brothers are playing to sold-out arenas across the globe and the four-year-old will feature in the pamphlet at all gigs. READ NEXT: Fontaines D.C. fans are all wearing this ONE thing to TRNSMT READ NEXT: I saw Jake Bugg at TRNSMT - he should have been on the Main Stage The picture was taken in Erskine earlier this year (Image: Supplied) Raymond, Oscar's dad, explained how the opportunity came about. He said: "I have been a huge Oasis fan ever since I can remember. From 1996 onwards I was hooked. "As I have gotten older, and during the time period when the band had broken up, I have been really into collecting Oasis memorabilia. "As a result of this obsession, I got to know Brian Cannon, who designed a lot of things for the band at their peak, such as album covers. "We became good friends after I started going to his shop Mircobot Boutique, down south in Kendal, which sells merchandise from the band and other groups." The programme is currently available for sale at the gigs (Image: Supplied) Despite his age, Raymond says his son realises something exciting is happening. He also opened up on the meaning behind Oscar's picture in the programme. Raymound continued: "Brian knew there would not be any new music on this tour and wanted to design the programme like an album cover, with 20 pages to fill. "The idea he came up with was to base the pictures in the programme around B-side songs that some fans think should have been singles. "I jokingly said about getting Oscar involved and amazingly it ended up happening. "Oasis have a song called Fade Away and the lyrics Brian referred to were 'The dreams we have as children fade away.' "Oscar was photographed on a football pitch in Erskine, throwing the Definitely Maybe Globe in the air and a flight case with Oasis on it beside him, the idea being he was dreaming of being in the band. "Noel Gallagher had the final say and he signed it off." Oscar was "very excited" to appear in the programme (Image: Supplied) Oasis will play three gigs at Murrayfield next month and Raymond, who will be attending two of the concerts with friends, and family, can't wait to see the programme in person. He added: "The family are all so proud of Oscar and he was brilliant throughout the shoot. "I didn't want to see the finished product until it was confirmed Oscar would be in the programme. "I am really happy with how it turned out and can't wait to buy it at the gigs."
Daily Mirror
12-07-2025
- Daily Mirror
Noel Gallagher's daughter reacts to adorable family moment at Oasis gig
Noel and Liam Gallagher's band Oasis are official back on tour for the first time in more than two decades, with thousands of fans travelling to see them perform Oasis star Noel Gallagher's daughter Anais has shared her sweet reaction to her cameo at their Heaton Park gig last night. She took to her Instagram to share a clip as she attended her dad's concert, watching on in the crowd to support her dad. The 25-year-old posted the video which featured the Oasis stage at Heaton Park as they performed in their native Manchester. In the clip, a tiny voice could be heard saying "That's rock 'n' roll baby" – which Anais revealed was a recording of herself at seven years old. She captioned the post: "That's my little 7 year old voice" as she shared a cute face emoji to react to the touching moment. Across the night Anais shared a collection of clips and photos of her dad – who she branded the 'coolest' – while performing at the reunion tour. Oasis have recently embarked on their come-back tour after not performing together for more than two decades. Liam and Noel had infamously been feuding ever since the band split back in 2009. The pair announced last year that they would be going on tour 16 years after splitting. At the time of the announcement, they shared a video to promote the comeback when Liam was heard saying: "When we both come together, you have greatness." Noel then says: "I know my brother better than anybody else. This is it, this is happening." The brothers started their reunion tour in Cardiff and performed some of their biggest hits during the first show. Their set list consisted of hits such as Roll With It, Fade Away, Morning Glory and Stand By Me. They began the show with their song Hello. However, some fans weren't too happy while watching the latest show at Heaton Park last night. Liam was met with jeers during the epic Oasis homecoming gig, but it wasn't his music that ruffled feathers. The gig took an unexpected turn when Liam paused to make a heartfelt dedication. Liam announced: "I'd like to dedicate this to the greatest manager of all time, Mr Pep Guardiola." The shoutout caused some unrest among the fans which lead to boos. However, Liam wasn't too offended as he fired back: "Who you f***ing booing, who you f***ing booing." The camera then focused on a life-size cut-out of Pep Guardiola wearing a Man City scarf, which was displayed on stage. However, the crowd then broke into laughter and Liam kicked off a rendition of D'You Know What I Mean. Adding to the excitement, Pep Guardiola himself was seen backstage, mingling with the Gallaghers, including Noel's daughter and Liam's sons. A weather warning was issued for the concert due to the UK heatwave this weekend. Concert organisers tole fans to stage hydrated and wear sun screen. The warning then told concert goers to "wear a (bucket) hat" as well as to stay in the shade when possible. It finished with saying: "Look after yourself and look after each other."
Scottish Sun
08-07-2025
- Scottish Sun
‘Secret' daughter of rockstar tattooist battles widow over his fortune – and claims her inkings prove she deserves cash
WILL ROW 'Secret' daughter of rockstar tattooist battles widow over his fortune – and claims her inkings prove she deserves cash THE "secret" daughter of a rockstar tattooist is battling his widow for his £400,000 fortune - and claims her inkings prove she deserves the cash. Dennis Cockell tattooed stars including Paula Yates, Adam Ant, and members of The Sex Pistols, Stray Cats and Bananarama from his Diamond Jacks studio in Soho in the 1980s. 5 Dennis Cockell's estate is at the centre of a bitter court fight Credit: Champion News Service 5 His widow Fong Yuet Cockell (right) and daughter Natalie (left) are battling Dennis' 'secret' daughter Credit: Champion News Service After retiring in 2007, he took up a career as a handyman at Buckingham Palace but continued to make guest appearances at the London studio up until his death in 2022 at the age of 74. His £413,000 estate is now at the centre of a High Court battle between his wife Fong Yuet Cockell, 65, and Cindylee Cockell - his Australian daughter. Fong - the mother of five of Dennis' children - only discovered Cindylee's existence following his death. Cindylee claims she needs a payout because the "overwhelming grief" of his death. She is also claiming that coupled with the death of her mum shortly afterwards has rendered her so depressed and anxious she is unable to work. Cindylee is suing her dad's widow, who inherited all of Dennis' wealth, and her half-sister Natalie Fong Cockell, who is executor of his estate. She is seeking £42,200 plus a valuable sheet of her dad's tattoo flash, which is worth thousands. Cindylee told the court her dad promised to move her from Australia to London and support her financially prior to his death. She said she was two years old when she discovered the truth and visited Dennis in London from her native Australia four times before he died. Cindylee also claims the pair made plans about her moving to the UK and working for him as a £23,000-a-year receptionist at one his studios once her three children had finished school. Denying the widow's claims that Cindylee was not close to her dad, she told the judge the tattoos her dad gave her proved their bond. She told the court: "I have all the evidence of our relationship. My dad did my arms on every visit to London. That's evidence. "I do understand why the family wants to deny my existence. Dad had many secrets and it seems I was the biggest one of all. "That said, it doesn't change the fact that I'm his first born and a rightful and legal heir to dad's estate like everybody else. I deserve to be treated as such. "Dad was always very supportive of me and was supporting my move to London. "I believe I have been very accommodating. I was fair and reasonable in asking for less than an equal share of dad's estate and it's a shame we had to end up in court. "Had the defendants chosen to communicate and negotiate with me in a fair and respectful manner, there would have been no need for anybody to spend legal costs in the first place." The court heard that Cindylee worked as a nanny and PA but is now on "Australian Jobseekers Allowance". She was signed off by her doctor as incapable of working for "years" due to severe "anxiety and depression" caused by her parents' deaths, it was said. She told the judge she needs the money to rent a house, buy a car and pay her son back money that she borrowed to pay solicitors' bills. But Dennis' widow has argued she may be forced to sell her home if she is ordered to make the payout Cindylee wants. Her lawyer Nicholas Michael said: "The deceased had no obligations and responsibilities towards Cindylee, but was married to Fong and she depended on the deceased financially and emotionally. "Cindylee was estranged from the deceased until she was eight. After that she only met him on a few sporadic occasions and she has never been financially dependent on the deceased. "The claim should be dismissed." The judge has reserved his decision for a later date. 5 Dennis, with Stray Cats singer Brian Setzer, was a tattooist to the stars Credit: Champion News Service 5 He passed away in 2022 at the age of 74 Credit: Champion News Service
