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Daily Mail
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Sir Rod Stewart's rigorous pre-show routine is revealed ahead of highly-anticipated Glastonbury Legends slot - amid news it was nearly CANCELLED
Forget the drugs and alcohol, Sir Rod Stewart is reportedly taking his personal trainer to Glastonbury for his Legends set. The legendary singer-songwriter, 80, is descending on Worthy Farm on Sunday to perform on the Pyramid Stage in the coveted Legends slot. But after recently falling ill and being forced to cancel five shows, Sir Rod has been taking every precaution to ensure he's in his best shape for the show. Speaking to The Mirror, a source has now lifted the lid on Rod's preparation for Sunday's gig, saying: 'He is fully-fit and raring to go. 'His trainer works wonders so it was a no-brainer to have them at the festival.' The publication reported that Sir Rod has been swimming lengths in his pool four times a week and been on a period of vocal rest to ensure his raspy voice is firing on all cylinders in preparation. 'It's been quite hard as Rod is a chatterbox, but he knows he needs to preserve what's his biggest weapon…his voice,' the source added. The star's 90-minute set list is being kept secret but reportedly his hits Maggie May, Sailing and Downtrain Train will feature. Sir Rod and his wife Penny Lancaster are staying at a £1000-a-night hotel in Bath along with the band. But three of his children, including 19-year-old Alastair and Ruby, opted for camping tickets after purchasing their own thanks to Glasto's 'no freebies' rule. However they won't be staying overnight in their tents, as the kids are reportedly staying at the ultra lush Pop-Up Hotel - which costs a whopping £30,000 for the duration of the festival. The rock star's highly-anticipated gig almost didn't happen though, with Sir Rod telling The Sun ahead of the festival that he nearly cancelled after coming down with the flu. 'This time last week I was thinking of cancelling,' he said. 'It was a close shave. I have had Influenza A. it's been so terrible.' There are also set to be appearances from three special guests on Sunday, who are reportedly Mick Hucknall, Lulu and Ronnie Wood. It comes after it was revealed that Glastonbury denied Rod an extra 15 minutes on stage for his coveted Legends slot, despite him losing £180,000 to play there. The 80-year-old said: 'It's difficult because they only gave me an hour-and-a-quarter slot. 'So I begged them, 'Can I do another 15 minutes? Because usually I play for two hours.' 'It means that there's a lot of songs that people love that I won't be able to play and I've got three guests coming on.' The Maggie May singer, who has not performed at Glastonbury since 2002, confirmed that his Faces co-star and Rolling Stones guitarist, Ronnie Wood, will be making an appearance. Sir Rod currently has a Las Vegas residency and has completed 217 shows, but because Glastonbury organisers asked him to perform, he is missing some shows at a hefty price. He told the Radio Times 'It was about eight months ago when I was asked to do it. Maybe a little longer, but it didn't fit with my schedule because I've got to bring everybody back from America. Factoring in the price of shipping over the equipment and staging, the father-of-seven said: 'It's going to cost me £300,000 to do it and they only pay you about £130,000. 'So, it's going to cost me.' But Sir Rod insisted 'it doesn't matter' and that he was not scrimping for the sake of his team and confirmed his dancers and band would be flying Premium Economy from Vegas to the UK. He added: 'We've got a little orchestra coming on to play with us and we may have some bagpipes. 'I've got the band all decked out in proper outfits. They all wear white jackets and black ties and the girls wear sequins. 'It's a bit more Las Vegas than it's been before because obviously, I'm doing my residency.' The You Wear It Well singer is set to perform next Sunday at the coveted teatime Legends slot but fears are mounting if he will be well enough to perform after he had to cancel or postpone six of his June concerts in the US because he was suffering from flu.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Rod Stewart says he gargles rum and coke before every show and only wants two items on his Glastonbury rider
Veteran rocker Rod Stewart has revealed he always gargles a swig of rum and coke before going on stage and has maintained the pre-show ritual for the past 40 years. The 80-year-old singer, who's set to play the Legends Slot on the Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury Festival this June, said he doesn't drink the beverage on any other occasion. He told Radio Times: 'The vocal cords need a lot of looking after. I mean, they're absolute gold.' Back in May, Stewart was spotted wearing a sign around his neck that read, 'Sorry. Cannot talk. Having vocal rest,' while on holiday in Italy with his wife, Penny Lancaster, 54. 'When I feel I'm losing my voice, I go into what they call 'voice rest,'' he explained of the practise. 'It's remarkable how your voice will come back.' Ahead of his Glastonbury performance, Stewart revealed he wanted the items on his rider to remain very minimal and had been aghast at the amount of food brought to him ahead of past performances. 'I looked at it the other day and I thought, what is all this s*** doing here?' he said. 'All I need is a few bottles of wine and some crisps, and that's it. And there's all these bloody things! 'What am I gonna do with them? No hummus, but big piles of bananas and apples! And when you think the whole world's bloody starving. I gotta do something about that.' Stewart's vocal rest last month came after he reportedly spent five hours at Ronnie Drew's Irish Bar in Krakow, Poland, following Arsenal's Champions League defeat to PSG. Onlookers told The Sun, 'Rod might be an octogenarian, but he can still party like he's in his 20s. When he left, he had to be steered out by his minders and was stumbling a bit. The punters in the bar loved it and were cheering for him.' Stewart who cancelled three shows in Las Vegas, Lake Tahoe and Lincoln, California, in January after being diagnosed with strep throat and testing positive for Covid, will take to the Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury on Sunday 29 June with a 90 minute set from 15.45pm to 17.15pm. 'It is a different gig,' he said of the forthcoming performance. '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.'
Daily Mail
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Penny Lancaster has revealed the kind words King Charles said to help her confidence and make her feel 'more than just Rod's wife'
She is a former panellist on ITV 's Loose Women, a model and works for the Police force. But for Penny Lancaster, it was King Charles who helped her realise she was more than just ' Rod Stewart 's wife'. The 54-year-old attended an award ceremony for the King's Foundation earlier this month and presented an award at Buckingham Palace alongside other ambassadors. Reflecting on the honor, Penny said: 'When I met the King he looked down the line at everybody either side of me. It was Alan Titchmarsh, David Beckham, Kate Winslet and Meryl Streep and he said, 'This is my favourite special constable.' 'So now, that's my intro, I'm not just Rod Stewart's wife. It's never that anymore, it used to be Loose Women but now it's Special Constable. Speaking to the We're Not Getting Any Younger podcast yesterday [MON], she added: 'I was on the coattails of my husband for a long time but now I've gained a lot more confidence and a lot of healing and Rod's now a lot more happy for me to lead the way.' Penny completed her training as a Special Constable in 2021 for the City of London police and works as a volunteer, covering events such as the Queen's funeral and the coronation of King Charles. The mother-of-one has been married to the Maggie May singer for 18 years in 2007 and celebrated their anniversary last week. The couple celebrated by holidaying in Portino, Italy, where they exchanged their vows almost two decades ago after seven years of dating. Sir Rod, 80, has eight children with five different women, two of whom are sons Alistair, 19, and Aidan, 14, which he shares with Penny, his third wife. While the You Wear It Well singer has enjoyed various relationships throughout his life, he described Ms Lancaster as 'the most gorgeous woman ever'. It comes as the Faces frontman is due to headline Glastonbury Festival on Sunday in the prestigious Legend's slot at Worthy Farm.
Daily Mail
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Rod Stewart and Penny Lancaster look as loved-up as ever as they mark their anniversary in Portofino - where they said 'I do' 18 years ago
Rod Stewart and his wife Penny Lancaster put on a loved-up display soaked up the sun in Italy on Saturday as they went on a shopping spree. Sir Rod, 80, and Penny, 54, have been celebrating their 18th wedding anniversary by revisiting the country where they said 'I do' on June 16, 2007. Rod and Penny walked the streets of Portofino, where they exchanged vows almost 20 years ago. Penny put on a leggy display in a stylish beige dress that she paired with a brown Chanel handbag. Meanwhile, Rod was aptly dressed for the warm weather as he cut a smart figure in a white shirt and cream, pinstripe trousers. He wore a hat to protect himself from the sun as they purchased items from high-end shops including Mingo and Louis Vuitton. Penny and Sir Rod wore hats to protect themselves from the sun as they purchased items from shops including Mingo and Louis Vuitton The pair got engaged in 2005 after seven years of dating and have been going from strength to strength ever since. Documenting their anniversary trip, Penny took to Instagram to share a snap of themselves enjoying seafood. As it featured both of them wearing bibs, she joked: 'Making a mess of ourselves.' In another snap, captioned with an 'I Love You' graphic, the pair could be seen smiling with ice creams. Ringing in their anniversary, the couple also revisited the memorable locations from their love story with a journey on the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express. Giving an insight into their holiday, Penny shared a photo of herself and Rod in front of the train. She looked incredible in a pink floral shirt which she teamed with a matching skirt and stiletto heels. She captioned her Instagram post: 'Entering a bygone era @vsoetrain from Paris where we got engaged to Portofino where we got married 18 years ago, it's totally magical Sir Rod Stewart xxxx' The Maggie May hitmaker has eight children with five different women, two of whom are sons Alastair, 19, and Aidan, 14, which he shares with third wife Penny. Rod also has Liam, 30, and Renee, 32, with his second wife, model Rachel Hunter, 55, while Kimberly, 45, and Sean, 44, are from his first marriage to actress Alana Stewart, 79. Daughter Ruby, 37, is from a former relationship with model Kelly Emberg, 65, and Rod's firstborn child is Sarah Streeter, 61, who was raised by her adoptive parents Gerald and Evelyn Thubron. While Rod has had many relationships throughout his life, he described Penny as the 'most gorgeous woman ever in his life' in 2021. He told the Press Association that his song I Can't Imagine from his 32nd album, the Tears of Hercules, was written for his wife.
Daily Record
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Penny Lancaster gushes 'dreams came true' after sweet moment with Rod Stewart
Penny Lancaster has taken to Instagram to share a sweet insight into a rare public outing with her husband, Sir Rod Stewart, as the couple marked a very special occasion Sir Rod Stewart and Penny Lancaster embarked on a nostalgic journey this week, retracing the steps of their romance. To fans' delight, they visited the spot where they tied the knot in 2007. The legendary musician, 80, and his model wife, 54, set off aboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express – a lavish private train service. Their destination was La Cervara in Portofino, the idyllic setting where they wed almost 20 years ago, yearning to relive those treasured moments. Penny couldn't contain her excitement about the trip, referring to it as her "dream come true" in an endearing Instagram update. Enamoured by the opulent voyage, she penned: "Entering a bygone era @vsoetrain from Paris where we got engaged to Portofino where we got married 18 years ago, it's totally magical Sir Rod Stewart." Additionally, the loved-up pair shared adorable an snapshot of themselves at the train station, dressed in matching pink ensembles. While Penny donned a dusky rose dress with a fruity pattern, Sir Rod pulled out all the stops with a bold fuchsia blazer. The charming photo has been liked more than 30,000 times, attracting comments filled with warmth and good wishes. One follower remarked: "Sounds fantastic retracing your first journey. Wishing you both the best time. You look beautiful in the outfit you have chosen and there is only one Sir Rod Stewart – always looking dynamic." A second admirer commented: "Glad to see you're doing well. Congratulations on your wedding anniversary." And a third fan cheered: "Have a wonderful time! Couple goals right there." Inside Rod Stewart and Penny Lancaster's enduring love story Veteran rockstar Rod Stewart and his partner Penny Lancaster, a model, photographer, and TV personality, have been an item since 1999, first locking eyes at a swanky bash held in the Dorchester. However, it was when Penny was commissioned to photograph him on tour that the couple's romance began to blossom. They got engaged in 2005 and tied the knot two years later on June 16, 2007, amidst the picturesque backdrop of Portofino, Italy. The duo has expanded their family with two children: Alastair Wallace Stewart (born in 2005) and Aiden Patrick Stewart (born in 2011). As well as this, Rod is a father to six other children from past relationships, including those with his exes Alana and Rachel Hunter.
