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Scottish Sun
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Stars of new stage show had to learn about the music by seventies Scots superstars the Bay City Rollers
'I had no idea how big Rollermania had been. But when I told my mum I'd be working with Woody she nearly fainted' ROLLERMANIA Stars of new stage show had to learn about the music by seventies Scots superstars the Bay City Rollers BAY City Rollers legend Stuart 'Woody' Wood launched a musical about the seventies chart-toppers- with stage stars who had never heard of the seventies supergroup until they were cast in the show. The former pin-up joined actresses Chiara Sparkes, 28, and Dani Heron, 37, who will appear in Rollers Forever as die-hard fans of the tartan supergroup when it debuts at Glasgow's Pavilion Theatre next month. 4 Stuart "Woody" Wood outside The Glasgow Pavilion where Rollers Forever will debut in August 2025. 4 Actor Joe Gill, Chiara Sparkes, Dani Heron and playwright Danny McCahon with Woody in the Pavilion. 4 The classic Bay City Rollers from the 70s with Woody second from the right. But the pals admit the group's classic songs including Bye, Bye Baby, Saturday Night, and Shang-a-Lang that they'll perform on stage, were all new to them. Chiara from Glasgow, said: 'I had never heard of the Bay City Rollers, but it was funny because when I started singing the songs, I kind of knew them - I just didn't realise they had been by the Rollers.' Dani, from Paisley adds: 'I had no idea how big Rollermania had been. But when I told my mum I'd be working with Woody she nearly fainted.' Woody, 68, said: 'It's great that the story is being told through the eyes of the Bay City Rollers fans. It will be full of pure nostalgia, great songs and great fun and hopefully transport the fans back to the most incredible times.' One of those incredible times happened 50 years ago at a Radio One Roadshow at Mallory Park Race Circuit in Leicestershire descended into utter chaos when the Tartan boy band performed on an island only to see hundreds of their devotees try to swim across a lake to meet them. With local police losing control of the situation, quick thinking DJ Tony Blackburn leapt into a speedboat with someone dressed the Wombles character Uncle Bulgaria to pluck the stricken youngsters from the water. But Stuart insists the infamous day is even madder than that as Bay City Rollers frontman Les McKeown - who went on to have a battle with booze and drugs - had actually flown the chart-toppers to the event by private aircraft with his newly acquired pilot's licence. Stuart says: 'At the time it was just another day in the life of being a Roller. Every day was pandemonium. 'But what makes it stick in the memory is because Les was flying us that day. 'Les had just gained his pilot's licence and he flew us up to Mallory Park from a gig we'd been doing in Southampton. Original lead singer of The Bay City Rollers returns 50 years after fall out 'It was a small plane, one of these six seater jobs and we landed near the roadshow. Who knows how we got insurance for that - a rookie pilot in his early 20s flying the No1 group in the country. 'We then got the helicopter into Mallory Park and onto a boat to the island to be interviewed before we did the gig. 'I was only 18 at the time so it was all a laugh, although I certainly wouldn't have got into a plane with Les flying in his latter days - we'd have been the first band on the moon.' He added: 'We had our security guards with us as we got on this boat, but then the fans spotted us at the otherside of the water and you could see them running down the hills towards us. 'It was like something out of Braveheart because they were all charging at us while wearing tartan. 'They then leapt into the water and were scrambling towards our boat, which was tipping over. 'The police and security were really struggling and it was quite scary because so many girls were in the water. 'I wasn't worried about us, but the girls could have easily been tangled in the weeds and have come to harm. So I was concerned for them.' Rollers Forever, featuring the songs of the legendary Bay City Rollers - opened at the Pavilion Theatre, Glasgow from August 19–30.
Metro
18-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Kate Beckinsale 'paralysed' with grief after mother died in her arms
Kate Beckinsale has been left heartbroken after the death of her beloved mother Judy Loe. The 51-year-old actress revealed her mother died aged 78 earlier this week 'after immeasurable suffering', just 18 months after Judy's second husband and Kate's stepfather Roy Battersby died in January 2024. In an emotional Instagram post, Kate shared a series of photos of her late mother, and admitted she felt 'paralysed'. She wrote in a caption: 'I don't want to post this. I am only posting this because I have had to register my mother's death certificate and it will soon become public record. 'She died the night of July 15th in my arms after immeasurable suffering. I have not picked all the best photos, nor the best videos, because I cannot bear to go through my camera roll yet. 'I deeply apologise to any of her friends who are finding out this way or through the press, but I cannot go through her phone. 'I am paralysed. Jude was the compass of my life ,the love of my life, my dearest friend. The vastness and huge heart of this tiny woman has touched so many people who love her dearly.' A cause of death has not yet been confirmed, but the Pearl Harbour actress previously opened up about her mother's lengthy battle with cancer. Kate praised her 'brave' mother, who was also an actress, for the way she lived her life, and revealed her 'greatest fear' has come true after she found her late dad Richard Beckinsale dead aged 31 in 1979. She continued: 'She has been brave in so many ways, forgiving sometimes too much , believing in the ultimate good in people and the world is so dim without her that it is nearly impossible to bear. Mama, I love you so much. 'This has been my greatest fear since finding my father dead at five and I am here. Oh my Mama.. I'm sorry, I'm so sorry. I am so sorry.' Judy as diagnosed with stage 4 cancer in 2023, and in February this year, Kate asked followers on Instagram to 'say a spare prayer' for her mother. Earlier this month, Kate shared a video of her tearing up as she sang Bye, Bye Love by The Everly Brothers to Judy in hospital in a reference to a vocal group she had when she was 14. Kate said she is 'trying to keep the Four Teens going' as she welled up while singing in an emotional video she shared with fans, adding: 'I am a very poor substitute not being a very good singer. 'But I want my mum's dearest and oldest friends in her hospital room with her. (Sylvia) and Chris, please know I'm trying to keep the Four Teens going as best as I can from a distance and I love you both.' More Trending Kate also thanked her mother's friends for their 'support and love', while jokingly apologising to 'anybody in the hospital subject to [her] dreadful singing'. She said: 'It is a mark of my mother's extraordinary capacity for love and deep respect for relationship history that her friendships with her early school friends are still so very current. 'Love you all but most especially my mum.' Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you.
Perth Now
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Kate Beckinsale shares video of her tearing up as she sang to her mother in hospital
Kate Beckinsale has shared a video of her tearing up as she sang to her mother in hospital. The actress, 51, posted a clip online in which she performs Bye, Bye Love by The Everly Brothers, a tribute to a harmony group her mum Judy Loe, 78, was in as a teenager after forming the Four Teens band with friends Mary, Sylvia and Chris when they were 14. Kate said she is 'trying to keep the Four Teens going' as she welled up while singing in an emotional video she shared with fans. She added in her Instagram post: 'I am a very poor substitute not being a very good singer. 'But I want my mum's dearest and oldest friends in her hospital room with her. '(Sylvia) and Chris, please know I'm trying to keep the Four Teens going as best as I can from a distance and I love you both.' Kate also thanked her mother's friends for their 'support and love', adding: 'It is a mark of my mother's extraordinary capacity for love and deep respect for relationship history that her friendships with her early school friends are still so very current.' She added: 'Love you all but most especially my mum,' apologising to 'anybody in the hospital subject to (her) dreadful singing.' Kate did not reveal details of her mother's condition, but previously disclosed Judy was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer in 2023. In February this year, Kate asked followers on Instagram to 'say a spare prayer' for her mother. The latest update follows a period of public concern over Kate's health, particularly around her appearance. Earlier this month, she addressed trolls' comments on a photo she posted of herself in bikinis. 'You don't look good. I think you honestly need help,' one comment read, to which Kate responded: 'Yes, I do. I'm going through one of the most deeply painful times of my life. The body keeps the score.' Kate has previously faced body-shaming and medical complications herself. In 2023, she was hospitalised after suffering a hole in her esophagus. Around the same time, she was mourning the death of her stepfather, Roy Battersby.
Time of India
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
‘Hi, Bye, Mama!' Kim Tae Hee talks about ageing and facing 'appearance anxiety' and experience with motherhood
Kim Tae Hee , well-known for her role in the K-drama 'Hi, Bye, Mama!', recently opened up about facing anxiety and sadness over ageing . She delved into how she managed her anxiety and became more accepting of growing old, as compared to when she used to feel anxiety in her 30s. Kim Tae Hee talks about facing anxiety in her 30s The popular actress recently opened up about her struggles with ageing. The now 45-year-old actress talked about how soon after she turned 30, she started noticing signs of ageing on her face. On June 13, while in conversation with Taiwanese media ET Today, the actress shared how ageing and childbirth have majorly affected her relationship with her appearance. During the interview, she shared that "I started to get anxious over the age of 35." While detailing her dealing with anxiety over her appearance, the actress shared that "Just in time, I was busy raising children while getting married and having children. By the age of 30, ageing began, and skin elasticity was not the same as before. In my late 30s, I started to feel anxious, and I tried to learn how to accept myself. I thought there was something I couldn't help." by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Stylish New Mobility Scooters Available for Seniors (Take a Look) Mobility Scooter | Search Ads Search Now Undo Tae Hee talks about motherhood While talking about becoming a mother, the actress shared that 'When there is no filming, I have to take care of the children and spend a lot of time doing housework. I have to manage often, but I don't have time. That's why I get laser treatment regularly." Kim Tae Hee then shared how, with time and effort, by the time she reached 40, she had become more accepting and happy about her appearance. She shared that she finally found peace after discovering her true charms and strengths. More about the actress Kim Tae Hee , who has been active in the entertainment industry since 2001, is well known for various dramas and films. Regarded as one of the most beautiful faces in the industry, the actress has featured in a lot of projects like 'Welcome to Samdal-ri', 'Lies Hidden in My Garden', ' Boku to Star no 99 Nichi', 'IRIS: The Movie' and ' Nine Tailed Fox '. The actress married singer and actor Rain in 2017 and has two daughters with the pop star.
Korea Herald
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
2AM, 2PM members to return as solo acts
Lim Seulong of 2AM is gearing up for a solo comeback, according to a local media report Thursday. He is putting together a physical single that is expected to come out in mid-July, about eight years after his previous solo effort, 'Sea of Love,' his fifth solo digital single. The singer and actor has released a string of singles, as a member of the band as well as original soundtracks, and appeared in the drama 'The Player 2: Master of Swindlers' in 2024r. Wooyoung of 2PM also signaled his return as a solo performer. He is set to drop the digital single 'Simple Dance' on June 23, about 7 1/2 years after his second solo EP 'Bye.' He has been preparing for the comeback, hosting his first solo fan meetups in Seoul and Busan and hosting fan concerts in Tokyo, Bangkok and Taipei with bandmates Jun.K and Nichkhun last year.
