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Daily Record
3 hours 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.
Yahoo
3 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
The Script's Danny O'Donoghue honours late bandmate with emotional tribute at Glastonbury
Watch as The Script's Danny O'Donaghue gives a touching tribute to late bandmate Mark Sheehan during the group's Glastonbury performance on Saturday (28 June). Following a performance of their hit song 'The Man Who Can't Be Move', O'Donaghue sat on the edge of the stage and told a sea of fans at the Pyramid Stage that he wished Sheehan could be here today. He shared: 'There's one person I really wish was here to see this. He was on the stage 17 years ago. We lost my best mate and the founding member of The Script Mark Sheehan, we lost him nearly a year and a half ago. 'I just want to thank every single person here for keeping us going, for all your thoughts and all your prayers, thank you so much.' Sheehan, co-founder and lead guitarist of the Irish band, passed away in hospital after a brief illness in April 2023.
The Independent
4 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Independent
The Script's Danny O'Donoghue delivers heartfelt tribute to late bandmate at Glastonbury
The Script's Danny O'Donaghue delivered a touching tribute to his late bandmate Mark Sheehan during the band's Glastonbury performance on Saturday. Performing on the Pyramid Stage, O'Donaghue expressed his wish that Sheehan, who had been on the same stage 17 years prior, could have witnessed the moment. Sheehan, a founding member of The Script, died in April 2023 after a brief illness. O'Donaghue thanked the audience for their continued support, thoughts, and prayers, acknowledging their role in keeping the band going. Watch the video in full above.
The Independent
6 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Independent
The Script's Danny O'Donoghue honours late bandmate with emotional tribute at Glastonbury
Watch as The Script's Danny O'Donaghue gives a touching tribute to late bandmate Mark Sheehan during the group's Glastonbury performance on Saturday (28 June). Following a performance of their hit song 'The Man Who Can't Be Move', O'Donaghue sat on the edge of the stage and told a sea of fans at the Pyramid Stage that he wished Sheehan could be here today. He shared: 'There's one person I really wish was here to see this. He was on the stage 17 years ago. We lost my best mate and the founding member of The Script Mark Sheehan, we lost him nearly a year and a half ago. 'I just want to thank every single person here for keeping us going, for all your thoughts and all your prayers, thank you so much.' Sheehan, co-founder and lead guitarist of the Irish band, passed away in hospital after a brief illness in April 2023.
Edinburgh Live
7 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Edinburgh Live
Rod Stewart issues 'demand' to Glastonbury as he reveals 'horrible' issue
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Rod Stewart has opened up about the "horrible" aspect of his upcoming performance at Glastonbury as he gears up to take on the festival's Pyramid Stage. The 'Maggie May' singer, who previously rocked the event in 2002 alongside Coldplay and Stereophonics, is set to grace the Sunday 'legends' slot at Worthy Farm. It's a prestigious position, with Rod joining the ranks of other famous icons who took to the stage in previous years, including Dolly Parton, Lionel Richie, and Kylie Minogue. Speaking on the BBC Sidetracked podcast with Annie Macmanus and Nick Grimshaw, Rod was quizzed on how he felt about the word "legend", to which he replied that he doesn't "mind". However, there's one aspect of the legendary slot that the musician is not a fan of. He expressed his dislike for the term used for his slot, saying: "I don't mind. I obviously think I deserve it. I just wish they wouldn't call it the teatime slot", which Annie agreed felt "old" and Rod himself described as "horrible". The conversation also saw Rod mention "scones". He further discussed his preparation for the show, stating: "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." (Image:for Paramount Pictures) He continued: "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." "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 other news, Rod's wife, Penny Lancaster, opened up about her fears for her husband after revealing that he had been reflecting on his mortality following the death of his brothers, Don and Bob. Despite facing such personal trials, the 80-year-old music legend continues to keep her on her toes. Speaking on the We're Not Getting Any Younger podcast, when asked if Rod keeps her young, Penny confessed that: "He does, he does." (Image: Penske Media via Getty Images) Further, she conveyed her thoughts on Rod's introspection: "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?'" Besides gearing up for his upcoming performance at Glastonbury this week, Rod has also recently let slip his ambition to smash the 100m record for octogenarians. He shared his progress with Men's Health, speaking about his achievement in shaving down his time to an impressive 19 seconds. In hopes of further improvement, he's aiming to slash that figure to 17 seconds, thus aiming to beat Kenton Brown's smashing 14.21s record set in October 2024.
