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Daily Mirror
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Johnny Depp's surprising role in helping Noel Gallagher and appearance on Oasis album
Hollywood actor Johnny Depp struck up a bond with Noel Gallagher as he went on to help him work through his writers block and ended up playing on an Oasis track Noel and Liam Gallagher once called in Hollywood actor Johnny Depp to help on their tracks after getting stuck in a writers rut. At the peak of Oasis' fame, the brothers knew they had to keep pumping out tracks for their adoring fans. They had mega success with their first albums, Definitely Maybe in 1994 and (What's the Story) Morning Glory? the following year. Oasis certainly showed off their songwriting status with their first two albums, yet Noel struggled to see where to take the band with their third. He was never short of confidence, though, as Noel considered the band "bigger than f***ing God" having sold over 20million copies of their second album. By the late 1990s, the Gallagher brothers counted celebrities among their fans and so decided to call on them at a time in need. Noel had struck up a connection with Edward Scissorhands star Johnny in 1995 when they teamed up for a cover of The Beatles' Come Together. They formed part of one-off supergroup The Smokin' Mojo Filters alongside Paul McCartney and Paul Weller. It wasn't Johnny's first time recording music, however, as he had previously been signed to Geffen Records as a member of Rock City Angels. He had also appeared on Top of the Pops with the Pogues' Shane MacGowan, cementing Johnny's rock n roll status. Noel went on to ask Johnny to play guitar on Fade In-Out for their third album Be Here Now. "It's going to be weird how that's perceived, having a Hollywood star on the album," he admitted in 1997. Johnny recorded his part on the Oasis track in the Spring of 1996, and picked a stunning location to so do. Noel and his wife Meg Matthews headed to the Caribbean island of Mustique with Johnny and his then girlfriend, supermodel Kate Moss. However, they weren't there on a holiday and Noel had some serious work to get done as he suffered from writers block. "In London the phone was going all the time or there was someone knocking at the door or our kid comes round, 'Are we going out on the p*** or what?'" he told Q magazine. Get Oasis updates straight to your WhatsApp! As the hotly anticipated Oasis reunion tour grows closer, the Mirror has launched its very own Oasis WhatsApp community where you'll get all the latest news on the Gallagher brothers and all the information you'll need in the run up to the gigs. We'll send you the latest breaking updates and exclusives all directly to your phone. Users must download or already have WhatsApp on their phones to join in. All you have to do to join is click on this link, select 'Join Chat' and you're in! We may also send you stories from other titles across the Reach group. We will also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose Exit group. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. "Nailing a song together, finding the missing chord that gets it all flowing into one, that takes a lot of peace and quiet," Noel confessed. "The first part of [Fade In-Out] is from the Mustique demo with Johnny Depp playing slide guitar. "I like it because it's the first blues song I've ever done and Liam does the best singing I've ever heard from him." Explaining how the track came together, Noel continued: "The scream near the end was the last bit we did. "Me and Meg went back to Mustique over Christmas and I took the rough mix with me. It needed something and it was bugging me. Meg woke up one morning and there was I in bed beside her with the Walkman on, screaming. "She thought I'd gone into my drug psychotic phase. Oh, sorry, I'm just filling in a bit of the record." Noel seemed pleased Johnny was able to add his touch to the track and admitted he knew it would come as a surprise to fans. Oasis: What's Their Story? An unofficial celebration magazine on sale now! A few simple words on social media on August 27 in 2024 were enough to spark pandemonium among Oasis fans and were the catalyst for the most eagerly awaited UK gigs of all time. This special unofficial magazine, available to order here, marks the reunion and honours the band both now and down the years with our incredible archive of photos and interviews - and with exclusive reviews and photographs of their first show! "So I don't think 14-year-old girls will be skipping about to this one. 'Ere 'Shelle, wind that one on will yer!' Until they find out Johnny Depp's on it... If he hadn't been around, we'd have had to get some fat old geezer who'd be telling us about how he played with Clapton in '76 and took a slide solo that lasted for f**ing months." It wasn't the only time Johnny worked with Oasis, as he went on to play on lesser-known track Fade Away (Warchild Version). It also included a tambourine section from Kate Moss. There were reports of other collaborations between the music and acting stars, yet they never came to be officially released. viagogo and resale tickets Sites such as viagogo, Stubhub, and Vivid Seats allow fans to buy resale tickets from other fans. However, it is important to note that ticket conditions often prohibit resale after initial purchase. Those tickets may not be valid for admittance to gigs. Fans intending to buy tickets for live events through resale websites should check the ticket terms and conditions, to confirm whether resale is prohibited, before they buy. Ticket terms and conditions can be checked with the original seller, such as Ticketmaster or Live Nation. If resale is prohibited, tickets bought second-hand could be voided and admission to the event refused.
Yahoo
07-07-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
'As if suffering could be graded': Initiative calls on full, immediate release of all hostages
Bo'u is "led by top professionals in the fields of physical and mental health in Israel, aimed at rescuing the hostages and preserving Israeli society," their website states. The Israel-based 'Bo'u' medical initiative (Come Together) penned a letter on Monday addressing top officials of the country's Health Ministry, asking them not to prioritize certain hostages to be released earlier than others and that they do not agree to only a partial release of the remaining 50 hostages, but a full and immediate release for all, according to a report by KAN, Israel's public broadcaster. Bo'u is "led by top professionals in the fields of physical and mental health in Israel, aimed at rescuing the hostages and preserving Israeli society," their website states. The initiative was created in response to the conditions of the hostages still held by Hamas in the Gaza Strip. It's known for hosting many lectures to raise public awareness on the matter, which are done through their speakers via Zoom. As of Monday, they have held over 700 lectures, according to the initiative. "Deciding on medical grounds who is 'worthy' of release and who will remain in captivity is not only professionally wrong but also intolerable from a conscientious point of view. It creates a reality of selection among hostages, as if suffering could be graded, entitlement to freedom measured, or the extent to which a person deserves to be rescued. "This type of medical selection is familiar to us from the darkest period in the history of the Jewish people," the association continued. "The very use of medical parameters to decide who will remain in captivity and who will be saved echoes historical memories that have no place in a sovereign and moral Jewish state." Israel's public broadcaster also quoted Dr. Einat Yehene, Head of Rehabilitation at the Hostage Families Forum's Health Division, who said that a partial release of hostages leads to jealousy in families whose loved ones still haven't been released and creates gaps between the families.
Yahoo
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
The World's Hardest Beatles ‘Abbey Road' Quiz
The Beatles' Abbey Road has been a classic ever since they released it in 1969 — their most popular album, and one of the most acclaimed and influential rock albums ever made. It's their all-time biggest hit, yet it just keeps getting more beloved every year. On the Rolling Stone list of the 500 Greatest Albums of All Time, Abbey Road came in higher than any other Beatles album, at Number Five. It's got classics like 'Come Together,' 'Here Comes the Sun,' 'Something,' and the Side Two medley. But like every album the Beatles made, it's got its own mysteries, from the walrus gumboot to the mojo filter. So here it is: the ultimate Abbey Road quiz. Some questions are for casual fans; others are strictly for the hardcore geeks. And some are just for the most obsessive Fabs scholars. How well do you know Abbey Road? Take this quiz and find out. Sun, sun, sun, here it comes. Zero to 30 percent: Welcome to Abbey Road. You're a fan who's just one of the countless people who've gotten their worlds rocked by the Beatles over the years. You have a lot to look forward to, as you keep digging deeper into their story and their music. There's so much to explore. So keep going. As Paul once said, 'Unless you stop yourself, there's no stopping yourself.' More from Rolling Stone See Dua Lipa Cover Sinead O'Connor, the Beatles on U.K. Tour Stops Take the World's Hardest Quiz: David Bowie Beyoncé Thanks Paul McCartney for 'Writing One of the Best Songs Ever Made' 31 to 60 percent: Well done. You are an advanced Abbey Road scholar, dropping pataphysical science. You go deep with the Beatles and this album. You know your monkey finger from your spinal cracker. You've studied the extras on the Deluxe Edition. No need to stop here, since there's so much Beatles history to explore. 61 to 100 percent: Congratulations — you are a true Abbey Road obsessive. Not only have you memorized this album, you know the lore and history that goes with it. You've spent late nights all alone with a test tube, or at least your beat-up old vinyl copy of this album. You've probably even held up a butter knife to the back cover to see if you can find the skull. We salute you. Looking for more Rolling Stone ? Try these: The World's Hardest Taylor Swift QuizThe World's Hardest The Office QuizThe World's Hardest Saturday Night Live QuizThe World's Hardest Billy Joel QuizThe World's Hardest Bob Dylan Quiz The World's Hardest Bruce Springsteen QuizThe World's Hardest U2 QuizThe World's Hardest Pink Floyd QuizThe World's Hardest Rolling Stones QuizThe World's Hardest The Who QuizThe World's Hardest David Bowie Quiz Best of Rolling Stone Sly and the Family Stone: 20 Essential Songs The 50 Greatest Eminem Songs All 274 of Taylor Swift's Songs, Ranked
Yahoo
30-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Country Star Lainey Wilson Covers the Beatles' ‘Come Together' and People Are Surprised by How Much They Like It
Country Star Lainey Wilson Covers the Beatles' 'Come Together' and People Are Surprised by How Much They Like It originally appeared on Parade. Yesterday, Apple Music posted a video of country star singing her take on "Come Together" by the Beatles as a part of Apple's Music Sessions. The comments of the video are filled with people who were originally skeptical of the cover, only to be whole-heartedly won over. "Singer and songwriter @laineywilson performs a special rendition of 'Come Together' by the Beatles for #AppleMusicSessions. Listen on Apple Music," reads the caption of the Instagram post. Lainey's twang is on full display in her version of the famous song. Her fringe jacket, cowgirl hat, and boots all punctuate the difference between the original song and the country singer's take. "He roller-coaster, he got early warnin'/ He got muddy water, he one mojo filter/ He say, one and one and one is three/ Got to be good-lookin' 'cause he's so hard to see/ Come together, right now/ Over me," she sings. Many fans agree, the country rendition suits the song surprisingly well."Never thought I would like a remake of come together…amazing!!!" commented one Instagram user. "Never heard a cover of this song that I liked," wrote another fan. "Until now 🌟" The Wrangler brand also agreed—"Didn't know we absolutely needed this version," they commented. SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox Lainey put a country spin on a rock classic, and judging by the reactions, she nailed it in a way no one saw coming. Country Star Lainey Wilson Covers the Beatles' 'Come Together' and People Are Surprised by How Much They Like It first appeared on Parade on Jun 26, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jun 26, 2025, where it first appeared.
Global News
05-06-2025
- Politics
- Global News
Confusion surrounds Vancouver's Lapu Lapu ‘memorial event'
There appears to be some controversy surrounding the City of Vancouver's plan to hold an event to honour the victims of the Lapu Lapu tragedy. Council has unanimously voted to move ahead with what has been described as a 'memorial event.' The motion, brought by Coun. Sarah Kirby-Yung, outlines an event called 'Come Together; Vancouver Strong' at Rogers Arena in June, but no specific date has been set. R.J. Aquino, chair of Filipino BC, says that while victims and families support a benefit concert, a 'memorial event' felt 'inappropriate and ill-advised.' Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim said that the council met with Filipino BC as recently as Friday and the event was discussed. Sim says his office has reached out to Filipino BC to seek clarification and reaffirm a shared commitment to ensuring the event is done with the community. Story continues below advertisement Vancouver-Kensington MLA Mable Elmore, who was at the festival when the tragedy happened, said this may be a case of misinformation. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. Sign up for breaking National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy 'There was an error in terms of that motion,' she told Global News. 'It referenced a memorial event. We agreed on the first meeting it's going to be characterized as a benefit or concert in terms of that's more accurate.' The City of Vancouver has approved $50,000 to cover any cost overruns of the event while Rogers Arena has agreed to host the event. Eleven people were killed and dozens injured when an SUV drove into a crowd at the Lapu Lapu festival on April 26. Kai Ji Adam Lo is charged with eight counts of second-degree murder in connection with the incident. Story continues below advertisement On May 30, Lo appeared by video link from hospital, and his appearance was drastically different than at the time of his arrest. Dressed in black, he sat quietly during the proceedings. Provincial Court Judge Reg Harris confirmed he had received and read a mental health assessment. Lo is due back in court this month. — with files from The Canadian Press
