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Daily Mail
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Professor Green mysteriously pulls out of headline gig with just an HOUR's notice
Professor Green pulled out of a headline performance at the last minute on Saturday night, leaving fans at a Cheshire festival stunned and disappointed. The rapper, real name Stephen Manderson, was due to take the stage at the Chester 7s Party at the Park in Northwich, but pulled the plug just an hour before he was set to perform. Organisers were reportedly informed that the Read All About It star wouldn't be attending due to illness, as they waited for him to arrive at the venue. Posting a last-minute announcement on social media, Chester 7s said: 'Due to unforeseen circumstances Professor Green is unable to perform at Chester 7s tonight. 'Whilst circumstances such as these are outside of our control, we apologise to all our amazing players, officials and guests and thank you for making Chester 7s 2025 an amazing experience for everyone.' The sudden cancellation sparked confusion among festivalgoers, with many expressing frustration online after looking forward to the headlining set. MailOnline has reached out to Professor Green's representatives for comment. Professor Green has remained silent on the no-show, with no updates posted to his social media accounts. Just two days before however, he made a special guest appearance with alternative rap artist Native James during Thursday's Glastonbury festival. Fans took to social media to vent their frustration writing: 'Disappointing @professorgreen didn't show up to Chester 7s event last night with 10 minutes notice. Do better when people paid alot of money for this event! You let alot of people down!' '@professorgreen you massive let down!! not impressed' Former rugby star turned DJ, James Haskell stepped in to save the day at Chester 7s, entertaining the crowd with a two-hour DJ set after the news broke. Chester 7s is one of the UK's top sports and music festivals, attracting thousands each year with its mix of live entertainment and rugby action. Professor Green, known for chart-toppers like I Need You Tonight and Just Be Good to Green, had been billed as the main act for the evening. Fans took to social media to vent their frustration calling him 'disappointing' and 'a let down' Pro Green has made no secret of his health battles. Earlier this year he revealed he was born with Pyloric Stenosis. The condition affects babies between birth and six months of age when the passage between the stomach and small bowel becomes narrower. It very rarely occurs in adults and may develop due to an attributable cause. The musician revealed that his recurring dysbiosis - unbalanced bacteria that irritates the stomach - had worsened the condition. Just two months he revealed he caught roseola from his baby boy Slimane - after managing to avoid the virus throughout his own childhood. Sharing a snap of himself in bed recovering from the common viral infection, he told his followers: 'The one adult who didn't get Roseola as a kid obviously had to have a son who did and now...' Roseola - also known as exanthem subitum or sixth disease - is a common viral infection that primarily affects young children. Symptoms typically include a sudden high fever, followed by a rash as the fever subsides. Though uncomfortable, the illness is usually mild and resolves within a week. In March 2021, the rapper welcomed his first child with girlfriend Karima McAdams. Announcing the news on Instagram, he shared that his partner, 40, had given birth to their son, Slimane Ray Manderson, two weeks early. In a lengthy caption alongside the shot of his newborn son's head, he also detailed their difficult pregnancy, which he branded 'a rollercoaster' and confessed during 'scare after scare' they feared their baby 'would not make it'. Following his post, he was swiftly congratulated by his 865,000 Instagram followers, with many of his celebrity pals sending well-wishes.
BBC News
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Suffolk artists Native James and Nina Arya picked for Glastonbury
Two emerging artists have been selected to play the UK's biggest festival, James and Nina Arya, both from Ipswich, will perform at the BBC Introducing area at the event later this rap artist Native James was astounded when he was told by BBC Radio Suffolk's Angelle Joseph that he had been selected to appear at the festival."Me?" he said, adding between laughter, "I will believe it when I see it." Meanwhile Arya was equally surprised and delighted by the soulful singer-songwriter said: "I said I'd never go to Glasto until I was playing it, so when Jasmine [Takhar - BBC Introducing on Asian Network presenter] told me I was playing this year I almost cried."Arya said support from BBC Introducing on Asian Network had seen her perform at Reading & Leeds festivals as well as London's Maida Vale studios. She said her Glastonbury set would be "an absolute vibe" and added: "I can't wait to share all the new music I've been writing." Native James, who blends hip-hop, grime, punk, rock, metal and garage in his unique sound, has had a busy 12 months touring the country, also supporting Skindred at a packed out show at the Corn Exchange in was nominated for Kerrang's one to watch award, received a Mobo nomination, and released new music, collaborating with the likes of Professor Green."If this is true, I want to say thank you to everybody that has locked in and made this journey a reality," he said. Angelle Joseph, who put forward the acts for consideration for the BBC Introducing stage at the Worthy Farm festival, was congratulatory of both artists."I know every serious artist we play on the radio or invite to perform with us has on their bucket list to play Glastonbury Festival one day," she said."To be able to help put forward local acts to represent Suffolk and play at one of the greatest festivals we have is an absolute privilege."It's a tough job but I'm super proud of them both and they'll be fantastic!"Highlights of performances will be broadcast on BBC Introducing shows across the UK and will be available on BBC iPlayer and BBC Music's YouTube channel. Follow Suffolk news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
