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Daily Mail
7 hours ago
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- Daily Mail
Sir Rod Stewart's rigorous pre-show routine is revealed ahead of highly-anticipated Glastonbury Legends slot - amid news it was nearly CANCELLED
Forget the drugs and alcohol, Sir Rod Stewart is reportedly taking his personal trainer to Glastonbury for his Legends set. The legendary singer-songwriter, 80, is descending on Worthy Farm on Sunday to perform on the Pyramid Stage in the coveted Legends slot. But after recently falling ill and being forced to cancel five shows, Sir Rod has been taking every precaution to ensure he's in his best shape for the show. Speaking to The Mirror, a source has now lifted the lid on Rod's preparation for Sunday's gig, saying: 'He is fully-fit and raring to go. 'His trainer works wonders so it was a no-brainer to have them at the festival.' The publication reported that Sir Rod has been swimming lengths in his pool four times a week and been on a period of vocal rest to ensure his raspy voice is firing on all cylinders in preparation. 'It's been quite hard as Rod is a chatterbox, but he knows he needs to preserve what's his biggest weapon…his voice,' the source added. The star's 90-minute set list is being kept secret but reportedly his hits Maggie May, Sailing and Downtrain Train will feature. Sir Rod and his wife Penny Lancaster are staying at a £1000-a-night hotel in Bath along with the band. But three of his children, including 19-year-old Alastair and Ruby, opted for camping tickets after purchasing their own thanks to Glasto's 'no freebies' rule. However they won't be staying overnight in their tents, as the kids are reportedly staying at the ultra lush Pop-Up Hotel - which costs a whopping £30,000 for the duration of the festival. The rock star's highly-anticipated gig almost didn't happen though, with Sir Rod telling The Sun ahead of the festival that he nearly cancelled after coming down with the flu. 'This time last week I was thinking of cancelling,' he said. 'It was a close shave. I have had Influenza A. it's been so terrible.' There are also set to be appearances from three special guests on Sunday, who are reportedly Mick Hucknall, Lulu and Ronnie Wood. It comes after it was revealed that Glastonbury denied Rod an extra 15 minutes on stage for his coveted Legends slot, despite him losing £180,000 to play there. The 80-year-old said: 'It's difficult because they only gave me an hour-and-a-quarter slot. 'So I begged them, 'Can I do another 15 minutes? Because usually I play for two hours.' 'It means that there's a lot of songs that people love that I won't be able to play and I've got three guests coming on.' The Maggie May singer, who has not performed at Glastonbury since 2002, confirmed that his Faces co-star and Rolling Stones guitarist, Ronnie Wood, will be making an appearance. Sir Rod currently has a Las Vegas residency and has completed 217 shows, but because Glastonbury organisers asked him to perform, he is missing some shows at a hefty price. He told the Radio Times 'It was about eight months ago when I was asked to do it. Maybe a little longer, but it didn't fit with my schedule because I've got to bring everybody back from America. Factoring in the price of shipping over the equipment and staging, the father-of-seven said: 'It's going to cost me £300,000 to do it and they only pay you about £130,000. 'So, it's going to cost me.' But Sir Rod insisted 'it doesn't matter' and that he was not scrimping for the sake of his team and confirmed his dancers and band would be flying Premium Economy from Vegas to the UK. He added: 'We've got a little orchestra coming on to play with us and we may have some bagpipes. 'I've got the band all decked out in proper outfits. They all wear white jackets and black ties and the girls wear sequins. 'It's a bit more Las Vegas than it's been before because obviously, I'm doing my residency.' The You Wear It Well singer is set to perform next Sunday at the coveted teatime Legends slot but fears are mounting if he will be well enough to perform after he had to cancel or postpone six of his June concerts in the US because he was suffering from flu.
Daily Mail
19-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Rod Stewart, 80, and his wife Penny Lancaster, 54, celebrate 18 years of marriage with a luxurious trip down memory lane
Rod Stewart and his wife Penny Lancaster celebrated 18 years of marriage with a luxurious trip down memory lane on Thursday. The legendary singer, 80, and the model, 54, began dating in 1999 before becoming engaged in Paris in 2005 and marrying in the medieval monastery La Cervara in Portofino in 2007. After their wedding on 16 June 2007, the couple enjoyed their honeymoon on the Lady Ann Magee yacht, which was moored in Portofino. Ringing in their anniversary, the couple revisited the memorable locations with a journey on the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express. Giving an insight into their holiday, Penny shared a photo of herself and Rod in front of the train. She looked incredible in a pink floral shirt which she teamed with a matching skirt and stiletto heels. She captioned her Instagram post: 'Entering a bygone era @vsoetrain from Paris where we got engaged to Portofino where we got married 18 years ago, it's totally magical Sir Rod Stewart xxxx' The Maggie May hitmaker has eight children with five different women, two of whom are sons Alastair, 19, and Aidan, 14, which he shares with third wife Penny. Rod also has Liam, 30, and Renee, 32, with his second wife, model Rachel Hunter, 55, while Kimberly, 45, and Sean, 44, are from his first marriage to actress Alana Stewart, 79. Daughter Ruby, 37, is from a former relationship with model Kelly Emberg, 65 and Rod's firstborn child is Sarah Streeter, 61, who was raised by her adoptive parents Gerald and Evelyn Thubron. Rod's daughter Kimberly showed off her growing baby bump as she made a surprise appearance at the American Music Awards. The model and her siblings Sean, Ruby, Renee, and Liam surprised their famous dad on stage at the ceremony as he was honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award. Kimberly announced in March that she was pregnant with her second child, which will be her famous father's fifth grandchild. Los Angeles based Kimberly is already a mum to 13-year-old daughter Delilah Genoveva Stewart, who she shares with her ex-flame Benicio del Toro. The model, 45, and her siblings Sean, 44, Ruby, 37, Renee, 32, and Liam, 30, surprised their famous dad on stage at the ceremony as he was honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award Kimberly did not reveal who the father of the baby was, only that she was expecting a son. Singing icon Rod was so shocked to see his family at the ceremony that he dropped an F-bomb that was edited out of the broadcast. 'I'm so f***ing overwhelmed that you're here,' he said lovingly to his kids, according to reporter at the ceremony. However, the version that aired on CBS featured a clumsy cut away from Stewart during his cursing to a bizarre shot of audience members, who were holding up their phones to film his speech. Instead of beeping the profanity, CBS appeared to just snip out the offending word, resulting in a jarring return to his speech mid-word. Rod said he was 'absolutely flabbergasted' because he had no idea that his children were going to be attending the ceremony, much less giving him a warm introduction. 'I thought you had recorded it earlier!' he said of their introduction.
The Sun
18-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Penny Lancaster pictured with rarely seen son, 19, at Royal Ascot but husband Rod Stewart is missing
PENNY Lancaster wowed in a floral dress as she stepped out with her 19-year-old son Alastair for the opening day of Royal Ascot on Tuesday. The model and wife of music legend Sir Rod Stewart brought her son as her date to the Berkshire event. 4 4 4 Penny oozed elegance in a plunging vintage Dolce & Gabbana dress paired with a chic Annabel Fenley percher hat. She completed the look with gold heels and carried a stylish £1,100 Loewe Bee basket bag. Her son Alastair looked dapper in traditional race day attire, donning a classic morning suit and a grey top hat. The outing marked a rare public appearance for Alastair as the duo enjoyed the VIP treatment at Royal Ascot — the crown jewel of Britain's racing calendar. The event will run through Saturday and King Charles and Queen Camilla are expected to appear in the ceremonial carriage procession, a beloved tradition at Ascot. The glamorous appearance comes just weeks after Sir Rod Stewart, 80, and Penny turned heads at the London premiere of Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning on May 23. Days later Sir Rod was forced to cancel yet another of his Las Vegas shows. The rocker, 80, was due to play in Las Vegas, Nevada, at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace on Jun3 5, but has pulled out just days after cancelling another of his gigs. Struck down with the flu, Sir Rod expressed his sadness for not being able to perform. He took to Instagram to share the news with fans, who were sad to hear he was not feeling up to performing after doctors advised him against it. "I'm awfully sorry to have to cancel my show June 5th at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace," he explained. "My doctor ordered a bit more rest while I recover from the flu. "Thanks for your love and understanding. Rod." Sir Rod has performance and gig dates lined up all over the world this year. Later this month he is due to take on the Legends slot at Glastonbury. He recently revealed he fears he will die if he gives up touring. He said: "I enjoy going out on tour now more than I've ever done at this ripe old age of 80. "I'm doing seven concerts in Vegas and then I am everywhere around the world. "I'm playing Athens, Germany, three nights in Buenos Aires, two nights in Rio, it goes on and on and on. "It keeps me fit. You have got to be fit to do it. "I would probably die if I didn't do it. I have seen so many guys that have to give up their career and retire and they have got nothing to wake up in the morning for. "I don't know what they do with themselves. "They must get up and go 'What do I do today? Down the betting shop? Have a drink?' I don't know." 4
BBC News
29-05-2025
- General
- BBC News
Farmer's suicide inspires Kelso family prevent further tragedies
In the last months of his life, Neil Stewart's family knew he wasn't in "great fettle" - but he always insisted he was fine. When the 60-year-old cattle farmer took his own life last summer, it was met with shock by the tight-knit agricultural community of the Scottish Borders. Now his widow, Caroline, is leading the family he left behind on a 100-mile memorial walk in a bid to prevent similar tragedies. It comes as new research is undertaken into the causes of the high rate of suicide among farmers in Scotland. Neil's brother Alastair is among those who will be joining the walk along the Kintyre Way to raise awareness of what has been described as farming's silent killer. "We did realise that Neil wasn't in great fettle for the last year of his life, but when you spoke to him, he'd say he was fine," he said."It [his death] was a terrible shock for all of us, as Neil was such a strong guy. "There were signs looking back, but it was not something we ever thought could have happened - and we're all still feeling his loss a year on." There are no up-to-date figures are available for the number of people working within agricultural in Scotland who have either taken, or are suspected of taking, their own Scottish and UK studies, dating back to as early as the 1980s, have suggested that farming had the highest proportion of suicides of all post-pandemic research has found that 88% of young farmers rate poor mental health as the biggest problem of working in Stewart family hope that their walk - in an area where Neil's mother grew up and he enjoyed holidays as a child - will prevent similar deaths. Alastair said: "We're going to have sore knees and ankles at the end of this walk but that is nothing compared to what so many farmers are going through every day."If we can raise awareness of the problem and convince just one person to speak to their partner, their friend or their neighbour, and get the help they need, then it will all be worth it." Although factors such as social isolation, volatile trade markets, turbulent weather and labour shortages are thought to be factors behind the alarming rate of suicides within farming, a comprehensive three-year study has just been commissioned to provide more definitive Royal Scottish Agricultural Benevolent Institution (RSABI) and the University of Glasgow will conduct the research across McLaren, CEO of RSABI, said: "Farmers take a huge pride in the job that they do - the way they look after their animals and the way they look after their crops."What they're not so good at doing is looking after themselves."They don't typically reach out and they don't tend to open up - and that's where we get into really challenging territory." As well as RSABI, organisations such as Breathing Space, the Samaritans, the Scottish Association of Mental Health, and Support in Mind Scotland offer free and confidential recent reports suggest there has been a gradual increase in the number of agricultural workers who are picking up the phone or going online for added: "There is help out there and the good news is that more people are now reaching out to organisations such as RSABI."We are hearing more and more from farmers and retired farmers." For more information and support on mental health in agriculture, visit BBC Action Line.
Daily Mail
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Rod Stewart, 80, looks jubilant as he watches beloved Celtic lift league trophy in Glasgow with his son Alastair, 19
Rod Steward seemed in good spirits as he and his son Alastair were pictured in the stands at Celtic Park on Saturday. The rock star, 80, was in attendance to watch his beloved Celtic lift the Scottish Premiership trophy on the final day of the season in Glasgow. Rod certainly dressed up for the occasion, with the icon sporting a suave black and white tux and an undone tie as he was pictured making time for fans before kick-off. With his blonde hair styled in his trademark messy style, the Scotsman wore a white shirt half unbuttoned which he tucked into a pair of grey slacks. Rod watched the match with his rarely-seen son Alastair, 19, and the pair looked elated to be enjoying the moment together. The father and son duo were snapped belting out songs pre-match as the atmosphere was building at the historic Celtic Park. Rod and Alastair will have undoubtedly left the game in as good of a mood as when they arrived after a last-minute James Forrest goal earnt a draw for the champions - who lifted the league trophy in the Scottish sunshine after the game. The pair's appearance together on Saturday comes weeks after Alastair announced a significant change in career direction. Speaking to the Daily Mail at the premiere of David Attenborough's Ocean in early May, the 19-year-old said: 'I was attending that fashion college but I've left now. 'I'm in a bit of a transitional period at the moment. I'm trying to get into the film industry and I want to follow my passion. 'I've made a few short plays, I write a lot of scripts and I write a lot of screenplays.' Earlier this week, Alastair, who father-of-eight Rod shares with wife Penny Lancaster, 54, attended the premiere of Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning in Leicester Square with his father. Rod put on an animated display on the red carpet upon the family's arrival but appeared weary as he was leaving the venue on Thursday. The 80-year-old was seen staring straight ahead and was no doubt looking forward to some rest as he was led to his car following the eventful night out. In contrast, Penny looked full of beans as she delightedly clutched her Mission: Impossible collectors popcorn tin while climbing into their waiting car. The Maggie May hitmaker has eight children with five different women, two of whom are sons Alastair, 19, and Aidan, 14, which he raises with third wife Penny. Rod also has Liam, 30, and Renee, 32, with his second wife, model Rachel Hunter, 55, while Kimberly, 45, and Sean, 44, are from his first marriage to actress Alana Stewart, 79. Daughter Ruby, 37, is from a former relationship with model Kelly Emberg, 65 and Rod's firstborn child is Sarah Streeter, 61, who was raised by her adoptive parents Gerald and Evelyn Thubron.
