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Daily Mirror
an hour ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Taylor Swift 'bigger than Oasis' as Liam and Noel prepare for reunion tour
According to data, stateside songstress Taylor Swift is bigger than Oasis, with her Eras Tour being more popular than the band's UK comeback Don't look back in anger, Gallagher brothers. Taylor Swift is officially bigger than Oasis mania. The nod for the Swifties is real and comes as the Mancunian band prepares for its epic comeback. Oasis' reunion tour begins on Friday, with 17 sold-out nights across the UK, ready to transport Britpop fans back to the nineties. However, while excitement may be building ahead of the opening night in Cardiff, data has found that the American songstress still has the bigger pulling power. According to stats, TayTay's 2024 Eras Tour proved to be more popular than the upcoming Oasis gigs. Fans' total searches for Taylor Swift were one and a half times the number of views compared to Oasis. The findings were compiled by comparing ticket sales from the week of each respective act's general on-sale date. What song do you think Oasis will open their tour with? Take our poll below, and if you can't see it, click here And according to viagogo, they found that the Shake It Off songstress could have filled Wembley Stadium nine times more than Oasis based on global page views alone. Despite the findings, it's clear Britpop is back. The company said: "Over the past few years, Britpop and guitar music fans have been treated to a long-overdue revival with era-defining bands like Oasis, Blur, Pulp, Suede, The Charlatans and Travis returning to the spotlight. Whether it's new music, reunion tours or festival headline sets, these icons have reignited the sound of the '90s." 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. Ahead of the Oasis reunion getting under way, the band's set list is thought to have been revealed. Oasis have already arrived in Cardiff to put together the finishing touches on their show and fans nearby are saying they know the setlist. Earlier in the week, those close to the stadium heard Cigarettes and Alcohol blasting out of the stadium. They were also treated to hits, Some Might Say and F****n' In The Bushes. According to a fan on Reddit, the band are ready to play a lengthy 24 song setlist over two hours. The user said they had heard the rehearsal setlist. Giving fans a clue as to what may appear at the live shows, they claimed the setlist kicks off with an intro of F****n' in the Bushes, then Hello, Acquiesce, Morning Glory, followed by Some Might Say. As they carried on to spill the apparent set list, fans were loving the thought the rumoured lineup. However, one tune has apparently not made the cut and left fans disappointed. One user said: "Crazy there's no Columbia but little by little got my stoked." Another added: "No Columbia?" while a third commented: "I need to convince one of them of Columbia's importance." Oasis are set to take to the stage at 8.15pm this Friday, marking their long awaited comeback. They will play for just over two hours before their first comeback show ends at a 10.30pm curfew.
Scottish Sun
3 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Lidl sells £30 dupe of £400 jacket worn by Liam Gallagher after rocker was mocked online
Liam had been likened to a Lidl worker in the Berghaus jacket LIDL BY LIDL Lidl sells £30 dupe of £400 jacket worn by Liam Gallagher after rocker was mocked online SUPERMARKET Lidl is rolling with the Oasis vibe by selling a jacket styled on a posh one band frontman Liam Gallagher wore. The chain is offering its Lidl by Lidl coat — named after the band's 2002 single Little by Little — in its signature colours for £30. 5 Lidl is selling a £30 dupe of £400 jacket worn by Liam Gallagher in the supermarket's colours 5 Last October Liam modelled a £400 red, yellow and blue Berghaus jacket Credit: Berghaus 5 Liam had been likened to a Lidl worker by fans in the Berghaus jacket Credit: Berghaus Last October Liam modelled a £400 red, yellow and blue Berghaus jacket which caused fans to joke that he looked like a Lidl worker. One jibed: 'Lidl are asking for their staff back!' with another chiming in 'Proper Lidl workers jacket that…' Staying true to the Mancunian band's roots, the Lidl jacket was unveiled via a 30ft wonderwall in the Gallagher boys' hometown outside Manchester's Etihad Stadium. It even honours their hard partying past with a zip that doubles as a bottle opener, two nifty drinks cooling pockets specifically designed for "tour roadies." The Oasis reunion tour kicks off in Cardiff this Friday, with preparations at the Welsh capital's Principality Stadium well under way. On Monday, the city could hear a soundcheck where a string of songs were blasted out through the open roof, giving clues of what will be on the setlist. Live versions of their 1995 No1 Some Might Say, 1994's Cigarettes & Alcohol and Fn' In The Bushes, from 2000 album Standing On The Shoulder Of Giants, were all played. Noel and Liam are not thought to have been there for the soundcheck, with Liam posting on X that 'nobody rehearses on a Monday'. Liam Gallagher reveals new details about Oasis tour – before quickly deleting post 5 The jacket has a zip that doubles as a bottle opener and two drinks cooling pockets Credit: Lidl 5 The Lidl jacket was unveiled via a 30ft mural outside Manchester's Etihad Stadium Credit: Lidl
Yahoo
4 hours ago
- Yahoo
"I'm p***ed off": MP rages after 'illegal' waste dump erupts into huge blaze
An MP has said he is 'p***ed off' in a ranting social media video after an 'illegal' pile of waste erupted into a huge blaze in Wigan on Tuesday evening (July 1). Residents were told to keep their windows and doors closed due to the amount of smoke covering the area, after the fire broke out involving a 'large amount of waste' on Bolton House Road in the Bickershaw area. Fire crews raced to the scene to tackle the blaze throughout the evening, with a clean up operation and investigation now underway. READ MORE: "Sometimes I want to shout move!": Life next to yellow box junction raking in thousands in fines READ MORE: 'My son made one silly mistake and paid with his life - this is my plea' Never miss a story with the MEN's daily Catch Up newsletter - get it in your inbox by signing up here MP for Makerfield, Josh Simons, said he chaired an emergency meeting with police, the fire service and local council following the fire on Wednesday (July 2) as he issued an update on his social media platform. After the fire broke out, he also issued a 'furious' statement about the fire, which he said involved an 'illegal waste dump', which he has been claiming was a 'risk' to the public for some time. "I want to update you about a few things, because I'm as p***ed off as you are," he said in a video on Facebook. "I've been flagging it for months and I've been asking for timelines and not always got them. Here's what's going to happen next. "First, I have asked Wigan Council and the Environment Agency for a specific timeline and a detailed plan about how and when they are going to remove the waste from the site. They have assured me that's possible, there is no legal barrier, all they need to do is develop a plan and make sure they can find the money. "Second, I've been assured by the Environment Agency and the police that there is an ongoing, live, criminal investigation. I have asked for what details of that investigation I can share with you to show the progress they have been making." He continued: "I am p***ed off that this has happened. You are too. And we are going to get answers." Greater Manchester Police said the cause of the fire is unknown and that officers are awaiting further information. --- Day in day out, our reporters in the Manchester Evening News newsroom bring you remarkable stories from all aspects of Mancunian life. However, with the pace of life these days, the frenetic news agenda and social media algorithms, you might not be getting a chance to read it. That's why every week our Features and Perspectives editor Rob Williams brings you Unmissable, highlighting the best of what we do - bringing it to you directly from us. Make sure you don't miss out, and see what else we have to offer, by clicking here and signing up for MEN Daily News. And be sure to join our politics writer Jo Timan every Sunday for his essential commentary on what matters most to you in Greater Manchester each week in our newsletter Due North. You can also sign up for that here. You can also get all your favourite content from the Manchester Evening News on WhatsApp. Click here to see everything we offer, including everything from breaking news to Coronation Street. If you prefer reading our stories on your phone, consider downloading the Manchester Evening News app here, and our news desk will make sure every time an essential story breaks, you'll be the first to hear about it. And finally, if there is a story you think our journalists should be looking into, we want to hear from you. Email us on newsdesk@ or give us a ring on 0161 211 2920.
Daily Mirror
14 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Aldi's brutal M&S takedown as it 'launches' strawberry sandwich equivalent
M&S's viral strawberry sandwich has had a second spin in the spotlight thanks to budget supermarket Aldi, which has mock-launched a random alternative When M&S think they are one step ahead - Aldi always has a secret marketing ploy up their sleeves. In the latest supermarket wars, Aldi has taken a brutal, but humorous, swipe at M&S for the viral strawberry sandwich in the best way possible. Aldi is known for it's tongue-in-cheek social media jibes, particularly directed at Marks and Spencer's after the Colin and Cuthbert caterpillar cake wars. Now they have jumped on the sandwich bandwagon after M&S made headlines when it announced an unusual strawberry sandwich - sending social media into a frenzy. Shoppers were divided over the unusual fruit filling, complete with cream, wedged between two slices of thick sweetened bread. So Aldi did what Aldi does best and mocked up their own 'viral' sandwich, and it's a dupe of M&S's luxury offering. The Aldi version is made up of carrots and creme on a soft sweetened bread. To add a further punch to M&S, Aldi's caption was mocking the famous M&S strapline, as the Facebook post said: "This is not just any sando... this is a Carrot and Creme Sando. 500K likes and we'll make it happen." M&S are known for calling their sandwiches 'sando's' when they launched their Chicken Katsu Sando last year, and by joining in on the viral trend, shoppers have loved Aldi's ploy at taking a swipe at M&S. One fan commented on the post: "Can always count on Aldi to have a sense of humour," to which Aldi replied: "Love a good bit of tomfoolery." While another eager Aldi fan chimed: "I've been waiting for aldi response on this," and a third penned: "Guaranteed to make you see in the dark!" As Aldi replied: "100% night vision or your money back." Meanwhile a fourth said: "Easy now, wouldn't want any beef in that sandwich," to which Aldi boldly responded: "Oh, we've always got beef!" It comes after Aldi changed it's name at one of their Manchester stores ahead of the Oasis reunion gig. It has paid tribute by having changed the name of its Bury New Road store in Prestwich. The store, which is just a few miles from Heaton Park, has been renamed 'Aldeh'. The retailer has said that the temporary rebrand embraces the Mancunian pronunciation of its name. It described the decision to rename the store as being in homage to the Gallagher brothers and Manchester's musical heritage. Aldi has revealed that the sign will be on display at the store throughout Oasis' much-awaited comeback stint in the city. It's teased that fans of the band have already queued outside the store to take photos of the new tribute.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Yahoo
Huge blaze involving 'illegal waste' erupts as residents told to close windows
A huge blaze involving 'illegal waste' erupted in Wigan on Tuesday night (July 1) as residents were urged to keep their windows and doors closed. The fire broke out, involving a large amount of waste, along Bolton House Road in the Bickershaw area. Fire crews raced to the scene to tackle the blaze. The amount of smoke being produced by the fire caused the fire service to urge those living nearby to stay away from the area and close their windows and doors. READ MORE: 'Armed police' storm residential street and arrest man following incident READ MORE: Mum told 999 operator son, 3, had been 'ripped to pieces' after being attacked by two dogs at farm, trial told Never miss a story with the MEN's daily Catch Up newsletter - get it in your inbox by signing up here MP for Makerfield Josh Simons issued an 'furious' public statement about the fire, which he said involved an 'illegal waste dump', as he vowed to get answers for residents. "I've received multiple reports of a serious fire at the illegal waste dump on Bolton House Road. Emergency services are on the scene and the fire is under control. Residents are asked to keep away but there is no immediate risk to life," he posted. "I'm furious this has happened. I was due to visit the site THIS Friday, leading a site visit of all the relevant agencies - Environment Agency, Greater Manchester Police, and Wigan Council. Join the Manchester Evening News WhatsApp group HERE "I've been pushing for action, chairing cross-agency meetings and asking for updates, for MONTHS. I've said time and again, this is a risk to residents, to kids round the corner, and flagrant criminal activity cannot be allowed to stand. "I have called an emergency meeting of all the relevant agencies which I will chair on Friday. I WILL get answers for you. I WILL hold those responsible for clearing up this mess to account." A spokesperson for the Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service said: "Firefighters are tackling a fire involving a large amount of waste on Bolton House Road in Bickershaw, Wigan "Nearby residents are advised to keep their doors and windows closed due to the smoke being produced." --- Day in day out, our reporters in the Manchester Evening News newsroom bring you remarkable stories from all aspects of Mancunian life. However, with the pace of life these days, the frenetic news agenda and social media algorithms, you might not be getting a chance to read it. That's why every week our Features and Perspectives editor Rob Williams brings you Unmissable, highlighting the best of what we do - bringing it to you directly from us. Make sure you don't miss out, and see what else we have to offer, by clicking here and signing up for MEN Daily News. And be sure to join our politics writer Jo Timan every Sunday for his essential commentary on what matters most to you in Greater Manchester each week in our newsletter Due North. You can also sign up for that here. You can also get all your favourite content from the Manchester Evening News on WhatsApp. Click here to see everything we offer, including everything from breaking news to Coronation Street. If you prefer reading our stories on your phone, consider downloading the Manchester Evening News app here, and our news desk will make sure every time an essential story breaks, you'll be the first to hear about it. And finally, if there is a story you think our journalists should be looking into, we want to hear from you. Email us on newsdesk@ or give us a ring on 0161 211 2920.
