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Evening Standard
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Evening Standard
Sunday at Glastonbury review: Maccabees, Rodrigo and The Prodigy close it in style
Over on the Pyramid Stage, The Libertines played a somewhat low-key set that meandered in their usual ramshackle way but failed to ignite. The crowd were fully bought in as they played tunes from debut Up The Bracket, but What Katie Did was dragged out to the point of tedium. It took a funny impression of Rod Stewart by Pete Doherty to bring things back up - he'd spotted a surfeit of leopard print and sequins on the front and brought out a comedy Scottish accent to deliver his take on Da Ya Think I'm Sexy? By the end, with a closing duo of Can't Stand Me Now and Don't Look Back Into The Sun, the slot was won, but Rod was in the air.
Daily Record
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Rod Stewart shares one 'horrible' thing about Glastonbury slot after making 'demand'
Rod Stewart is set to play the Sunday 'legends' slot at Glastonbury this summer, and the singer has shared one thing he's not a fan of when it comes to performing at the festival 'Da Ya Think I'm Sexy?' hitmaker Rod Stewart has divulged one "horrible" detail pertaining to his anticipated performance at Glastonbury and disclosed that he asserted a specific request. Appearing on a special Glastonbury-edition of BBC 's Sidetracked podcast with hosts Annie Macmanus and Nick Grimshaw, the 'Maggie May' superstar divulged his feelings about his upcoming show on the festival's famed Pyramid Stage. The rock legend, who took the stage at the event in 2002 alongside the likes of Coldplay and Stereophonics, is set to fill the Sunday 'legends' slot at Worthy Farm's legendary festival, a role previously embraced by luminaries such as Dolly Parton, Lionel Richie, and Kylie Minogue. During their chat, Rod weighed in on being labelled a "legend", expressing comfort with the title, going so far as to suggest that he indeed "deserves it". Yet, he expressly objects to one aspect of the prestigious performance slot. Rod remarked: "I don't mind. I obviously think I deserve it. I just wish they wouldn't call it the teatime slot", drawing Annie's agreement; she acknowledged that the term sounded "old" while Rod himself branded it "horrible". The singer also humorously mentioned "scones" during the discussion. He shared: "We're working on the set list, but not too hard. I wanna try and treat it like any other game, you know, although it's not; it's Glastonbury. "But I've only got an hour had an hour and 15, and I demanded an hour and a half because I many songs. You know, obviously, this'll be the last time I do it." Rod has shared his laid-back approach to his highly anticipated Glastonbury performance, saying: "So, I want it to be memorable, but I'm just gonna go in, have a few drinks before I go on and enjoy myself like I've always done all my life." In related news, Rod's wife, Penny Lancaster, has spoken candidly about her concerns for her husband, revealing that he has been contemplating his own mortality following the loss of his brothers, Don and Bob. However, she also confessed that the 80-year-old rockstar, famous for hits like 'I Don't Want to Talk About It' and 'Have I Told You Lately That I Love You', continues to keep her feeling youthful and energised. When asked on the We're Not Getting Any Younger podcast if Rod keeps her feeling young, Penny replied: "He does, he does." She continued: "My thought with Rod, the way I kind of describe him, you know when you get to 80, I guess there's a lot of reflection, there's more to look back on than there is to look forward, and he's wondering to himself, he's lost his two brothers, maybe 'How long have I got?'". Aside from his forthcoming Glastonbury appearance, Rod has also recently expressed his ambition to set a new 100m record for individuals over 80. In an interview with Men's Health, he revealed that he has already achieved a time of 19 seconds and is now aiming to shave it down to 17 seconds, with the ultimate goal of beating Kenton Brown's record of 14.21 seconds set in October 2024.
Glasgow Times
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Rod Stewart speaks in support of Reform UK and Nigel Farage
The former Faces frontman came out in support of the hard-right party leader in an interview with The Times ahead of his set in the 'legends slot' at Glastonbury on Sunday. The star was asked where he saw the UK's political future heading. He said: 'It's hard for me because I'm extremely wealthy, and I deserve to be, so a lot of it doesn't really touch me. But that doesn't mean I'm out of touch. 'For instance, I've read about [Prime Minister Keir] Starmer cutting off the fishing in Scotland and giving it back to the EU. That hasn't made him popular. 'We're fed up with the Tories. 'We've got to give Farage a chance. He's coming across well.' READ NEXT: Toilet designed by Rod Stewart revealed at Glastonbury He added: 'What options have we got? I know some of his family, I know his brother, and I quite like him.' Asked what Farage stood for other than 'Brexit, tightened immigration policies and unrealistic economic promises', the singer said: 'Yeah, yeah. But Starmer's all about getting us out of Brexit and I don't know how he's going to do that. 'Still, the country will survive. It could be worse. We could be in the Gaza Strip.' The remarks signal a stark departure from Stewart's previous attacks on Farage. Reform UK leader Nigel Farage pictured during a visit to ScotlandIn a previous interview ahead of his Glastonbury set, Stewart revealed that his former Faces bandmate Ronnie Wood will join him on stage and said he will have three different guests coming on, plus an orchestra. 'I'm really looking forward to it,' he added. 'And it is a different gig. It's like when you're playing a cup final: you're trying to treat it like another game. But, of course, it's not. It's special. 'It'll be glamorous, it'll be sexy. 'And we've got a little orchestra coming on to play with us. And we may have some bagpipes.' Stewart's best-known solo songs include Da Ya Think I'm Sexy?, Every Beat Of My Heart, and Maggie May.
The National
5 days ago
- Politics
- The National
Rod Stewart speaks in support of Reform UK and Nigel Farage
The former Faces frontman came out in support of the hard-right party leader in an interview with The Times ahead of his set in the 'legends slot' at Glastonbury on Sunday. The London-born Stewart, who is known for playing up his Scottish heritage, was asked where he saw the UK's political future heading. He said: 'It's hard for me because I'm extremely wealthy, and I deserve to be, so a lot of it doesn't really touch me. But that doesn't mean I'm out of touch. READ MORE: Nigel Farage branded 'clown' as he suggests scrapping Barnett formula 'For instance, I've read about [Prime Minister Keir] Starmer cutting off the fishing in Scotland and giving it back to the EU. That hasn't made him popular. 'We're fed up with the Tories. 'We've got to give Farage a chance. He's coming across well.' He added: 'What options have we got? I know some of his family, I know his brother, and I quite like him.' Asked what Farage stood for other than 'Brexit, tightened immigration policies and unrealistic economic promises', the singer said: 'Yeah, yeah. But Starmer's all about getting us out of Brexit and I don't know how he's going to do that. 'Still, the country will survive. It could be worse. We could be in the Gaza Strip.' The remarks signal a stark departure from Stewart's previous attacks on Farage. Reform UK leader Nigel Farage pictured during a visit to ScotlandIn 2024, after the Reform UK leader suggested that the West and Nato were to blame for Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Stewart said: 'I'm outraged and dumbfounded that Farage blames the West for the war – is he suggesting that Nato is the aggressor here? 'Nato's purpose is to guarantee the freedom and security of its members through political and military means, not to start a war on paranoid [Vladimir] Putin's Russia. 'Shame on you Nigel." In a previous interview ahead of his Glastonbury set, Stewart revealed that his former Faces bandmate Ronnie Wood will join him on stage and said he will have three different guests coming on, plus an orchestra. 'I'm really looking forward to it,' he added. 'And it is a different gig. It's like when you're playing a cup final: you're trying to treat it like another game. But, of course, it's not. It's special. 'It'll be glamorous, it'll be sexy. 'And we've got a little orchestra coming on to play with us. And we may have some bagpipes.' Stewart's best known solo songs include Da Ya Think I'm Sexy?, Every Beat Of My Heart, and Maggie May.
Wales Online
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Giant boombox toilet co-designed by Sir Rod Stewart unveiled at Glastonbury
Giant boombox toilet co-designed by Sir Rod Stewart unveiled at Glastonbury WaterAid's Boombox Bog houses a toilet that sits behind the tape deck of a giant blue boombox decorated with leopard print, a pattern often worn by Sir Rod. (Image: PA ) A giant boombox-shaped toilet, co-designed by Sir Rod Stewart, has been unveiled at Glastonbury Festival. WaterAid's Boombox Bog houses a toilet that sits behind the tape deck of a giant blue boombox decorated with leopard print, a pattern often worn by Sir Rod. The veteran rockstar, 80, will perform in front of thousands of music fans on Sunday when he plays the coveted tea-time legends slot on the Pyramid Stage, which sits nearby to the toilet. The Maggie May singer said: "I've spent my life singing to packed arenas and festival crowds, but nothing hits a high note quite like clean water and a decent loo. "They might not be sexy, but they're life-changing. "That's why I've teamed up with WaterAid to bring our funky Boombox Bog to Glastonbury Festival and shine a light on the importance of these everyday essentials that millions still live without. Article continues below "Together, we're creating change that's gonna last forever." Festival-goers will be able to hear some of Sir Rod's hits from the Boombox Bog including Da Ya Think I'm Sexy? and Sailing while also listening to specially recorded water-themed messages from the singer. Jennie York, executive director of communications and fundraising, WaterAid, said: "We're so grateful to Rod for helping share the amazing power of clean water and a decent toilet with the funkiest loo at Glastonbury Festival. "It's a fun and engaging way to celebrate the wonderful things that can happen if everyone has these basic needs met. "Our fantastic volunteers are onsite keeping the water flowing and the toilets gleaming, so Festival-goers can focus on the magic that makes Glastonbury unforgettable. "But when the music stops, we don't. We're bringing people together to help build a world where everyone has the water they need to stay healthy, learn and thrive. Change really does start with water." Non-profit organisation WaterAid has been a charity partner of Glastonbury since 1994, supporting water and sanitation services on site while also highlighting the work it does across the globe. Thousands of revellers are descending onto Worthy Farm in Pilton, Somerset, which opened its doors on Wednesday, for five-days of music and performing arts. This year's event will see headline performances from British rock/pop band The 1975, veteran singer Neil Young and his band the Chrome Hearts, and US pop star Olivia Rodrigo. Article continues below Sir Rod's performance will come after the singer postponed a string of concerts in the US, due to take place this month, while he recovered from flu. The singer has teased he will welcome a number of guests to the stage during his set, including his former Faces bandmember Ronnie Wood.
