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SBS Australia
2 hours ago
- SBS Australia
Don't look back in Anger: Fans rejoice as Oasis plays first show in 16 years
Bold, brash, and unapologetic, Noel and Liam Gallagher are back on stage for what some say is the most highly anticipated reunion tour of the century. The British brothers from Manchester are once again fronting Oasis, the band responsible for major hits 'Wonderwall' and Don't Look Back in Anger' and ranked among the best selling groups of all time. Their reunion comes sixteen years after Noel left the group, saying he could no longer work with his brother Liam. Now, with the hatchet seemingly buried, the pair are performing their first comeback show at Cardiff's Principality Stadium. Forming in 1991, Oasis emerged as the face of a new cultural moment in the UK. The moment was marked by the election of Tony Blair, the rise of UK artists like Damien Hirst, and UK models Kate Moss and Naomi Campbell ruling the fashion runways. With an unpolished and at times insolent charisma, the Gallagher brothers captured the mood of a generation. Rolling Stone UK reporter Nick Reilly says their success was, in part, fueled by what they represented. "I think the 90s generally was a period of optimism. You kind of speak of Cool Britannia and the fact that Noel was so closely aligned to Tony Blair. And I think, you know, that there was a sense of optimism in the air and Oasis were a massive part of that. So I think that that optimism and that kind of joy that they offered in their music was part of it, but also the swagger, the kind of old rock and roll spirit like you mentioned the 60s. I think in many ways this was the first time we'd seen a band since perhaps like The Stones or The Who that had that sense of swagger in British music and that sense of like unrepentant rock and roll lifestyle." The band's story was always volatile, marked by repeated clashes between the brothers even before their split in 2009. The first public clash was in 1994, when a gig in Los Angeles turned ugly after Liam flung insults at the band and chucked a tambourine at his brother. In 1995, an interview with the brothers found its way onto a vinyl entitled Wibbling Rivalry, cementing the brothers explosive reputation in the public mind. Noel: Not at all. Not at all. Not at all. What I'm saying is, what I'm saying is you think..." Liam: "You get into situations..." Noel: " think it's rock'n'roll to get thrown off a ferry, and it's not." Liam: "I don't think it's rock'n' roll. Noel: You f** was your quote, you prick!" There were numerous public clashes between the brothers in the nineties and early 2000's. Then, in 2009, after a show in Paris ended in a backstage fight, the group announced their split. Nick Reilly says after so much animosity between them, many fans never thought a reunion was possible. "And there's so many people that are in their 40s and 50s now that will remember that as one of the key milestones of their early years. So now, if we're speaking 16 years after they split up and suddenly the fans are given a chance to relive that one more time and have this band back together, when many thought it would be impossible given how acrimonious that split was in 2009. It's natural that there will be like a clamour of those fans who will want to see them again. But also I think that there's a certain timelessness with Oasis." But even in 2011, Noel Gallagher told reporters he had regrets about how things went down that night in Paris. "I regret it really because we only had two gigs left. If I had my time again, I would've gone back and done the gigs. That gig would have been dreadful because he was out of his mind. I would have done that gig and done the next gig and we'd have all gone away and we could've probably discussed it, what we were going to do. We may never have split up, we may just have just taken a hiatus and we could have all gone and done our other thing. Liam always said he would bring down Armageddon in the end. That's the way he kind of likes things to be, you know." Over the next few years, the brothers both launched solo careers, but Liam was adamant he would never return to Oasis. Then in 2018, through a series of tweets, Liam changed his tune - finally raising the possibility of a reunion. He told reporters in 2019 that he was serious about the idea. "The most important thing is about me and him being brothers. I've got another brother who he doesn't speak to. It would be nice if all three of us would be together. Obviously, our mum is still alive, so she gets upset by it. But he thinks I'm desperate to get the band back together for money. But I didn't join the band to make money. I joined the band to have fun and get off my head and go and see the world. I'd do it for nothing if everyone else is doing it for nothing." When Oasis officially announced a reunion tour in August last year many were in disbelief. Luke Mounteney was around nine years old when the band split, he says he was certain he'd never get this chance. ''No, I thought. No, I don't think anyone of us really truly thought it would ever happen. I'd sort of committed that my life, I would never get to see Oasis because I haven't seen before. So when it came about that it was a real thing, I don't think my heart rate dropped for a good while until I got tickets. And I remember I sat just crying with pure, genuine joy that I'd got a ticket and it was just an unbelievable moment for life, yeah.'' While fans had been pleading for the group to reunite for years, website issues and controversial dynamic pricing brought outrage, with many failing to secure a spot. While tickets were initially shown at one price, around $300, once fans reached the front of the digital queue, many found that basic tickets were rebranded as 'in demand' and double the price. For some fans though, no price was too high. ''Kind of what I expected it to be honest you know, it's their reunion they haven't been together for literally decades at this point. So I'd be willing to pay anything to, you know, see the reunion, especially first night as well. It's incredible.'' Following Cardiff, Oasis will tour the UK throughout July, August and September. The group will then head to Japan, South Korea, South America, Australia and North America. For 48-year-old Matt Hobman, this tour is not just about the music. ' 'They're more than a band aren't they? It's almost like a movement, isn't it? It's like, you know, it's like a piece of Britishness, I suppose, in terms of, yeah Oasis being the band that they are.''
ABC News
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- ABC News
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Daily Telegraph
5 hours ago
- Daily Telegraph
Cause of death revealed as Julian McMahon, 56, dies after private battle
Don't miss out on the headlines from Entertainment. Followed categories will be added to My News. Australian actor Julian McMahon has sadly passed away at the age of 56. The beloved actor died on Thursday in Clearwater, Florida, after a private battle with cancer, his wife, Kelly, confirmed in a statement to Deadline. 'With an open heart, I wish to share with the world that my beloved husband, Julian McMahon, died peacefully this week after a valiant effort to overcome cancer,' she said in a statement to Deadline. Actor Julian McMahon has died aged 56. Picture:'Julian loved life. He loved his family. He loved his friends. He loved his work, and he loved his fans. His deepest wish was to bring joy into as many lives as possible. We ask for support during this time to allow our family to grieve in privacy. And we wish for all of those to whom Julian brought joy, to continue to find joy in life. We are grateful for the memories.' McMahon's acting career began in 1989, with a role on the short-lived Australian soap opera The Power, The Passion before landing a stint on Home and Away. The actor then made the move to the US where he achieved success on various TV shows. McMahon was well-loved both in both the US and Australia. Here with Swinging Safari co-stars Guy Pearce, Kylie Minogue, Asher Keddie. Picture: Jonathan Ng He was cast in Another World, in 1993, followed by recurring roles Profiler, Charmed, and, his most famous role yet, Nip/Tuck, which ran for six seasons, . McMahon with Nip/Tuck co-star Dylan Walsh. Picture:McMahon scored a Golden Globe nomination for his role in Nip/Tuck. In the plastic surgery drama, McMahon played Dr. Christian Troy, earning himself a Golden Globe nomination for this portrayal in the series. Most recently, he starred in the Stan Original Film The Surfer, which was filmed in Australia and co-starred Nicolas Cage. His father was Former Prime Minister Sir William McMahon. Picture: Bob Finlayson His mother was beloved philanthropist Lady Sonia McMahon. The Aussie star's last role came earlier this year in Netflix's White House mystery drama The Residence. McMahon with wife Kelly Paniagua. Picture:He was also married to Dannii Minogue from 1994 to 1995. Picture: Getty The actor with second wife Brooke Burns. Picture: Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images In the series, he played the character of Stephen Roos, who is portrayed as the Australian Prime Minister. Notably, McMahon's real-life father, Sir William McMahon, also served as Prime Minister of Australia. His mother was the late philanthropist Lady Sonia McMahon. The actor was also married to singer and actress Dannii Minogue, who he met on the set of Home and Away in 1991. They were married from 1994 to 1995. McMahon was also married to former Baywatch star Brooke Burns from 1999 to 2001. Together, they share a daughter, Madison Elizabeth, 25. He went on to marry his wife Kelly in 2014. Originally published as Cause of death revealed as Julian McMahon, 56, dies after private battle
