Latest news with #Redferns
Wales Online
9 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Glastonbury crowd goes wild as Pulp take to the stage as mystery act
Glastonbury crowd goes wild as Pulp take to the stage as mystery act The band, fronted by Jarvis Cocker, appeared on the Pyramid Stage and received huge cheers from the crowd Jarvis Cocker of Pulp during day four of Glastonbury festival 2025 at Worthy Farm (Image: Getty Images ) Britpop icons Pulp were cheered as they emerged on stage as Glastonbury festival's surprise Saturday headliners, confirming they were the mysterious act 'Patchwork'. The band, fronted by Jarvis Cocker, appeared on the Pyramid Stage and received a huge welcome from the crowd. Cocker spoke to the crowd saying: "Hi, my name is Jarvis, hello," he said. "This is Pulp. Sorry to the people who were expecting Patchwork. Did you know it was us?" The crowd responded with a "yes", to which Cocker replied: "How?" The rumour mill had ben grinding for days with speculations on social media, with fans suggesting it could be Chappell Roan, Harry Styles, and Robbie Williams as potential secret acts, before the latter put those rumours to bed. (Image: Redferns ) (Image: PA ) But signs pointed towards Pulp being the surprise performers on the Pyramid stage, which was all but confirmed on the fourth day of the festival. Article continues below Pulp performed several of its hit songs, such as Sorted for E's & Wizz as well as Disco 2000, which were first played when the band headlined the festival at Worthy Farm back in 1995 - 30 years ago. "You could say those songs were born at Glastonbury," Cocker said. It comes as the band released their first album in 24 years. (Image: Redferns ) Titled 'More', the album was released at the start of June, before the band revealed a UK tour with two sold out nights at the O2 in London. When discussing te album, Jarvis Cocker said: "When we started touring again in 2023, we practiced a new song called 'Hymn of the North' during soundchecks and eventually played it at the end of our second night at Sheffield Arena. Pulp performing on the Pyramid Stage during the Glastonbury Festival at Worthy Farm in Somerset (Image: PA ) "This seemed to open the floodgates: we came up with the rest of the songs on this album during the first half of 2024." He later added: "We hope you enjoy the music. It was written and performed by four human beings from the North of England, aided and abetted by five other human beings from various locations in the British Isles. Article continues below "No A.I. was involved during the process. This album is dedicated to Steve Mackey. This is the best that we can do. Thanks for listening."
Forbes
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Linkin Park Hits A Milestone On The Albums Chart For Only The Second Time
Linkin Park's Meteora hits 200 weeks on the Billboard 200, joining Hybrid Theory as the band's only ... More albums to reach the milestone after more than 20 years. AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 12: Photo of LINKIN PARK; Linkin Park, Livid Festival, Melbourne - Australia (Photo by Martin Philbey/Redferns) Linkin Park has released albums for more than a quarter-century, though the band did take a several-year hiatus following the death of frontman Chester Bennington. While the group has produced eight traditional studio albums, along with several live collections, compilations, and other projects, it's the earliest efforts that remain fan favorites and charting successes to this day. One of the hard rock outfit's oldest releases continues to find space on several Billboard charts, more than two decades after it was first released – and this week, it helps the group reach an impressive milestone for only the second time. Meteora Hits 200 Weeks on the Billboard 200 Linkin Park's sophomore full-length Meteora has now spent exactly 200 weeks on the Billboard 200. This time around, the collection lifts ever so slightly to No. 142, as it moved 10,350 equivalent units, according to Luminate. Almost 10% of that sum were pure purchases, which is an impressive figure for a decades-old project. Two Linkin Park Albums Have Managed This Feat Linkin Park has now seen two titles spend at least 200 weeks on the Billboard 200. Hybrid Theory became the first to do so years ago, and it continues as the rock band's longest-charting success. That set, which sits more than a dozen spaces above Meteora, is up to 367 stays on the tally. Meteora Climbs on Billboard 200, But Falls Elsewhere While Meteora climbs one spot on the Billboard 200, it falls on the other four rankings it's present on this week. The 2003 project also lands on the Top Hard Rock Albums, Top Alternative Albums, and Top Rock & Alternative Albums charts, appearing at Nos. 11, 20, and 36, respectively, but those numbers are down from last frame. Hybrid Theory Still Leads Across the Board Hybrid Theory is beating Meteora on all four of the rankings where both efforts appear, but only slightly. That introductory project declines on the quartet of tallies, but still manages to live inside the top 10 on the Top Hard Rock Albums list. Meanwhile, Linkin Park's greatest hits compilation Papercuts falls to an even lower placement, landing at No. 25 – in last place – on the Top Hard Rock Albums ranking.
Extra.ie
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Extra.ie
Glastonbury's real headliner? £8 lager and wine at 3x retail price cause outrage at Worthy Farm
It wouldn't be Glastonbury without a little mud, a lot of music, and a mild existential crisis at the bar. As thousands descend upon Worthy Farm armed with tents, sequins, and high hopes, many are now also clutching their pints like precious treasure, because at £7 a lager, they might actually be. Social media is now awash with screenshots, sighs, and stunned silence as festival-goers come to terms with the harsh reality: If you didn't pack enough booze, you're about to be bankrupt! It wouldn't be Glastonbury without a little mud, a lot of music, and a mild existential crisis at the bar. Pic: Jim Dyson/Redferns Festival-goers have since taken to X in their droves, angered by the astonishing upscaled prices at this year's bars. A bottle of Whispering Angel rosé will set you back a heavenly £50, while your local Tesco does it for £22.50. Similarly, 175ml glass of Della Vite Rosé Prosecco costs £15 and £20 for a large. Fancy the whole bottle? Well buckle up because it'll cost you a staggering £60. As thousands descend upon Worthy Farm armed with tents, sequins, and high hopes, many are now also clutching their pints like precious treasure, because at £7 a lager, they might actually be. Pic:However, the same bottle retails for about £21.50 in your local supermarket, making that almost triple the original price. Other cocktail offerings include mojitos, Aperol spritzes, negronis, and the pornstar cooler are all priced at £12 each or £40 a jug, does that come with a free camper van to weather out the hangover in or?! Following the price leak, one user took to X to help people get better bang for their buck, sharing which items are cheapest per unit. A modern day Robin Hood, thanks mate! Check out the full breakdown below: Glastonbury Festival bar prices, sorted by cheapest per unit. @BurrowHill the bargain value pint again! 🍻 #GlastonburyFestival — Marc Faulkner (@mrcflknr) June 23, 2025
Scottish Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Brian May breaks silence on Queen bandmate Freddie Mercury's ‘secret love child' after DNA test
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) BRIAN May has broken his silence on claims his Queen bandmate Freddie Mercury had a 'secret love child'. A bombshell new book titled Love, Freddie by biographer Lesley-Ann Jones will be released later this year and tells how Freddie had a daughter in 1976 following a fling with a close friend's wife. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 4 Brian May's reaction to bandmate Freddie Mercury's 'secret love child' has been revealed Credit: Shutterstock 4 It's been claimed he has a daughter who was born in 1976 Credit: Redferns 4 Brian's wife Anita says he doesn't believe the claims Credit: PA Wire Now 77-year-old Brian's wife Anita Dobson has revealed his reaction to the shock news - and he doesn't believe it. Recalling the moment she heard the claims, Anita, 76, said: 'I went 'what?' I thought 'no'. And I said to Brian, 'Do you know about this?' And he said, 'Do you believe this?'' Speaking to the Mirror, Anita insisted that Freddie - who died in 1991 - was too famous for the news of a secret child to only be leaking now. She continued: 'There must be lots of people who have children that we don't know about. 'It's just because it's him. Because he's iconic. 'And the type of animal that he was, it seems inconceivable that he would have a child with someone we don't know about.' Before the iconic singer died of pneumonia caused by Aids in 1991, Freddie is said to have given his daughter 17 volumes of his personal journals. She kept them a secret for years, but recently handed them over to the author to form the basis of the book that'll be released later this year. The woman, who was born in 1976, says she always knew the legendary singer was her dad - despite being raised by a loving family. Freddie Mercury's family in bitter war with his ex who star 'left £37.5m' as they battle to get his belongings back She lives in Europe working as a medical professional with children of her own, making Freddie a post-humous granddad.
The Irish Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Brian May breaks silence on Queen bandmate Freddie Mercury's ‘secret love child' after DNA test
BRIAN May has broken his silence on claims his Queen bandmate Freddie Mercury had a 'secret love child'. A bombshell new book titled Love, Freddie by biographer Lesley-Ann Jones will be released later this year and tells how Advertisement 4 Brian May's reaction to bandmate Freddie Mercury's 'secret love child' has been revealed Credit: Shutterstock 4 It's been claimed he has a daughter who was born in 1976 Credit: Redferns 4 Brian's wife Anita says he doesn't believe the claims Credit: PA Wire Now 77-year-old Recalling the moment she heard the claims, Anita, 76, said: 'I went 'what?' I thought 'no'. And I said to Brian, 'Do you know about this?' And he said, 'Do you believe this?'' Speaking to the Advertisement More on Freddie Mercury She continued: 'There must be lots of people who have children that we don't know about. 'It's just because it's him. Because he's iconic. 'And the type of animal that he was, it seems inconceivable that he would have a child with someone we don't know about.' Before Advertisement Most read in Celebrity She kept them a secret for years, but recently handed them over to the author to form the basis of the book that'll be released later this year. The woman, who was born in 1976, says she always knew the legendary singer was her dad - despite being raised by a loving family. Freddie Mercury's family in bitter war with his ex who star 'left £37.5m' as they battle to get his belongings back She lives in Europe working as a medical professional with children of her own, making Freddie a post-humous granddad. 4 Freddie and Brian performing in London in 1985 Credit: Getty Advertisement
