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Sky News AU
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Sky News AU
'This one, for the Royal Family': British rocker Noel Gallagher roasts the monarchy in front of 80,000 fans at Oasis reunion gig
Noel Gallagher has delivered a trademark dose of dry humour, with the British Royal Family in his sights, during Oasis' long-awaited reunion concert in Manchester on Sunday night. Performing to a packed crowd of 80,000 at Heaton Park, the 58-year-old guitarist and co-vocalist didn't miss the opportunity to throw shade, with younger brother Liam, 52, back by his side for the final night of the band's sold-out residency. The concert marked a monumental moment for fans, with the famously feuding brothers returning to the stage together in their hometown more than a decade after their explosive split in 2009. Introducing their beloved hit Half the World Away, Noel told the crowd: "This one, for the Royal Family…" The audience roared, but then came the punchline: "Not that f***ing Royal Family! The real Royle Family." He was referring to the cult 1990s British sitcom The Royle Family, which revolved around a telly-loving family from Manchester, far from the halls of Buckingham Palace. Noel added: "I don't hate the Queen or none of them; they were all born into it." Liam also brought the signature Gallagher wit, referencing a now-viral moment involving Coldplay frontman Chris Martin and two corporate execs caught mid-pash at a recent gig. "This one's for all you love birds… Don't worry, we don't have a camera, it's not a Coldplay moment," Liam quipped. "It's none of our business who you're with- doesn't matter who you're tingling with, mingling with and f***ing with," he added, before launching into Slide Away. The Gallaghers, who were born and bred in the Longsight area of Manchester, have long been outspoken about the British monarchy. In 2021, Noel made headlines after unloading on Prince Harry in an interview with The Sun, calling him a "f***ing ahole" and declaring his sympathies with Prince William. "Prince William. I feel that f***ing lad's pain," he said at the time, before going on an expletive-filled rant. "He's got a f***ing younger brother shooting his f***ing mouth off with s*** that is just so unnecessary. I'd like to think I was always the William." Noel added that the Duke of Sussex is "coming across like a typical f***ing woke snowflake, f***ing a***hole." "Just don't be f***ing dissing your family because there's no need for it," he said. He also took aim at Harry's American wife, Meghan Markle, adding: "This is what happens when you get involved with Americans. As simple as that." Speaking to The Matt Morgan Podcast a year prior, Gallagher called the royals "mad" and described their lives as "terrible". "They're quite mad, the Royal Family. What a terrible f***ing s*** life they must lead," he said. The Oasis Live '25 tour, which kicked off in Cardiff on July 4, is the band's first since their 2009 split. It spans the UK, Ireland, North and South America, Asia and Australia- with shows in Melbourne (October 31, November 1 and 4 at Marvel Stadium) and Sydney (November 7 and 8 at Accor Stadium). The reunion tour was announced in August 2024, just days before the 30th anniversary of their legendary debut album, Definitely Maybe.
Perth Now
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Noel Gallagher takes pop at royal family
Noel Gallagher has taken a pop at the royal family. The 58-year-old, currently back on the road with Oasis, didn't mince words when addressing his views on the British monarchy during the last the band's homecoming reunion gigs in Manchester on Sunday (20.07.25) evening. He said on stage at Heaton Park before a rendition of Half the World Away: 'This one, for the Royal Family... not that f****** Royal Family! The real Royle Family.' He was referencing how the song is the much-loved title track of The Royle Family sitcom. His remark came during Oasis' closing night of their five-show residency in Manchester, which saw Oasis play to more than 80,000 fans each night. Noel's disdain for the monarchy is not new. In 2022, ahead of Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee, he told The Matt Morgan Podcast: 'I'm not like anti-royal or anything. I don't hate the Queen or none of them; they were all born into it. '(But) there are other things for people to be interested in… the appeal of the monarchy is dwindling. It's a bit farcical.' Meanwhile, Liam, 52, also used the last of the Manchester shows to comment on a viral social media moment involving Coldplay. He joked: 'This one's for all you love birds… Don't worry, we don't have a camera – it's not a Coldplay moment.' Noel added: 'It's none of our business who you're tingling with, mingling with, and with,' before launching into Slide Away. The remarks referenced a Coldplay concert at Gillette Stadium in Boston, where frontman Chris Martin, 47, jokingly identified audience members Andy Byron, 50, and Kristin Cabot, whose intimate embrace sparked speculation and headlines over their reported affair after a clip of the moment went viral. Andy, then CEO of data company Astronomer, has resigned from his role after the footage gained more than 120 million views online. Oasis are next set to perform seven nights at Wembley Stadium. Their last performance at the venue took place on 12 July 2009 during the Dig Out Your Soul tour, weeks before their eventual split in Paris. Reflecting on an earlier 2000 Wembley gig, Noel once said: 'That was the low point in Oasis. It was a horrible two-and-a-half hours on stage. Liam can hang his head in shame. It was dreadful.'
Daily Mirror
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Liam Gallagher mocks 'snidey' Coldplay kiss-cam after Andy Byron scandal
Liam Gallagher has made a cheeky swipe at Coldplay after a moment from their concert in Boston took social media by storm when the band caught a tech CEO and his HR boss embracing one another Liam Gallagher has made a dig at Coldplay after a moment from one of their concerts went viral on social media. Last week, the group, fronted by Chris Martin, found themselves at the centre of a social media storm after Astronomer CEO, Andy Byron, was caught with his hands around his HR Chief, Kristin Cabot, on a kiss cam, causing them both to instantly squirm. On Saturday, Andy resigned from his role at the tech firm, having initially been placed on leave from the company – a decision which was made by the board. The clip hasn't gone unnoticed by Liam though, who referenced it during Oasis ' final show as part of their Heaton Park residency over the weekend. "Do we have any lovebirds in the house?" Liam asked the sold-out crowd of 80,000 people on Sunday. The Manchester legend went on to say: "Don't worry, we ain't got any of that Coldplay snidey f***ing camera sh*t. Doesn't matter to us who you're f***ing mingling with, or tingly with, f*****ing, none of our f***ing business." Oasis: What's Their Story? An unofficial celebration magazine on sale now! A few simple words on social media on August 27 in 2024 were enough to spark pandemonium among Oasis fans and were the catalyst for the most eagerly awaited UK gigs of all time. This special unofficial magazine, available to order here, marks the reunion and honours the band both now and down the years with our incredible archive of photos and interviews - and with exclusive reviews and photographs of their first show! Liam went on to add: "This one's for the love birds, anyway," before belting out Slide Away. In the Coldplay clip, the kiss-cam pointed to Byron and Cabot, leaving them both extremely embarrassed. Chris was left amused as he commented: "Oh, look at these two - either they're having an affair or they're just very shy." In a statement shared over the weekend, Astronomer said: "As stated previously, Astronomer is committed to the values and culture that have guided us since our founding. Our leaders are expected to set the standard in both conduct and accountability, and recently, that standard was not met. "Andy Byron has tendered his resignation, and the Board of Directors has accepted. While awareness of our company may have changed overnight, our product and our work for our customers have not. We're continuing to do what we do best: helping our customers with their toughest data and AI problems." Coldplay, however, were not the only people to be mentioned during the final show at Heaton Park. Older sibling Noel, used his solo section to take aim at the Royal Family. During the opening night of their Manchester shows, he dedicated the track Half The World Away to the late Caroline Aherne, famed for playing Denise in The Royle Family, which the song is also the soundtrack to. But on Sunday, when he started playing the track, he said: "This one, for the Royal Family," which the audience appeared to lap up as they let out loud cheers. "Not that f***ing Royal Family! The real Royle Family," he added, in a clip which is being shared on TikTok, as the crowd let out a louder cheer, before he started performing the moving track. Following the five sold-out shows in Manchester and the two opening gigs in Cardiff, Oasis are now preparing to headline Wembley Stadium. They'll play a staggering seven nights at the home of England football after the initial five shows sold-out almost instantly. Oasis last played at Wembley Stadium on July 12, 2009, as part of their Dig Out Your Soul Tour. It became one of their final performances before they split in Paris later in the year. The band have a varied history with the venue, with Noel previously describing a 2000 gig as one of their 'worst ever.' "That was the low point in Oasis," he said. "It was a horrible two-and-a-half hours on stage. Liam can hang his head in shame. It was dreadful," he added.
Daily Mirror
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Noel Gallagher takes brutal swipe at Royal Family during Oasis hometown show
Noel Gallagher has taken aim at the Royal Family during the closing night of Oasis' residency at Manchester's Heaton Park over the weekend Noel Gallagher took a swipe at the Royal Family while performing at Oasis' closing night of their Manchester residency. The singer-songwriter, 58, has just completed five dates at Manchester's Heaton Park with Oasis, after burning the hatchet with his younger brother, Liam Gallagher, 52. Each night, the once-warring brothers performed to a sold-out crowd of 80,000 fans, who had never imagined that Oasis would reunite again. The mega-group split in 2009 after Noel said he couldn't work with his brother for a day longer. But while those in attendance appeared to be in high spirits, Noel used his solo slot to make his feelings very clear. At the first Heaton Park show, he dedicated the track Half The World Away to the late Caroline Aherne, famed for playing Denise in The Royle Family, which the song is also the soundtrack to. On Sunday, however, Noel didn't hold back when it came to sharing what he wanted to say. As he started playing the track, he said: "This one, for the Royal Family," which the audience appeared to lap up as they let out loud cheers. "Not that f***ing Royal Family! The real Royle Family," he added, in a clip which is being shared on TikTok, as the crowd let out a louder cheer, before he started performing the moving track. This isn't the first time Noel has spoken about the royals. In 2022, ahead of the late Queen Elizabeth's Platinum Jubilee, he said he wasn't "anti-royal" but believed the "appeal" of the Firm had been "dwindling." "There are other things for people to be interested in," he commented, before branding the monarchy as "a bit farcical." He said: "I'm not like anti-royal or anything. I don't hate the Queen or none of them; they were all born into it." Oasis: What's Their Story? An unofficial celebration magazine on sale now! A few simple words on social media on August 27 in 2024 were enough to spark pandemonium among Oasis fans and were the catalyst for the most eagerly awaited UK gigs of all time. This special unofficial magazine, available to order here, marks the reunion and honours the band both now and down the years with our incredible archive of photos and interviews - and with exclusive reviews and photographs of their first show! Meanwhile, Liam also made light of a recent situation which has gone viral on social media after Coldplay singer Chris Martin appeared to catch Astronomer CEO, Andy Byron, and the company's head of HR, Kristin Cabot, in an intimate embrace before they tried to hide their face. "This one's for all you love birds... Don't worry, we don't have a camera, it's not a Coldplay moment," he joked, before adding: "It's none of our business who you're with - doesn't matter who you're tingling with, mingling with and ******* with," before he started performing Slide Away. Following the five sold-out shows in Manchester and the two opening gigs in Cardiff, Oasis are now preparing to headline Wembley Stadium. They'll play a staggering seven nights at the home of England football after the initial five shows sold-out almost instantly. Oasis last played at Wembley Stadium on July 12, 2009, as part of their Dig Out Your Soul Tour. It became one of their final performances before they split in Paris later in the year. The band have a varied history with the venue, with Noel previously describing a 2000 gig as one of their 'worst ever.' "That was the low point in Oasis," he said. "It was a horrible two-and-a-half hours on stage. Liam can hang his head in shame. It was dreadful," he added. viagogo and resale tickets Sites such as viagogo, Stubhub, and Vivid Seats allow fans to buy resale tickets from other fans. However, it is important to note that ticket conditions often prohibit resale after initial purchase. Those tickets may not be valid for admittance to gigs. Fans intending to buy tickets for live events through resale websites should check the ticket terms and conditions, to confirm whether resale is prohibited, before they buy. Ticket terms and conditions can be checked with the original seller, such as Ticketmaster or Live Nation. If resale is prohibited, tickets bought second-hand could be voided and admission to the event refused.
Scottish Sun
20-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
More woke madness as classic 1980s sitcom is whacked with trigger warning by ITV over ‘offensive language'
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) CLASSIC Ronnie Barker sitcom Open All Hours has been hit with a woke trigger warning — over lusty references to Nurse Gladys. The 1970s and 80s hit was deemed too naughty for modern audiences. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 2 Sitcom Open All Hours has been hit with a woke trigger warning - pictured Ronnie Barker, Lynda Baron and David Jason Credit: UK TV 2 The sitcom followed the fortunes of stammering shopkeeper Albert Arkwright, played by Barker Credit: Scope Features It followed the fortunes of stammering shopkeeper Albert Arkwright, played by Barker, and ran for four seasons on BBC1, with more than 15 million viewers at its peak. But catch-up service ITVX, which owns the rights, warns it 'contains language and sex references which may offend some viewers'. In an episode in season one, randy Arkwright fakes an illness to attract the attention of Lynda Baron's Nurse Gladys, who is said to have a 'tightly packed blouse'. Another in series four sees Albert's nephew and assistant Granville (Sir David Jason) place an innuendo-filled advert in the dating section of a local newspaper. Other episodes warn of 'language of the time that may offend'. Senior Tory MP Sir Alec Shelbrooke blasted: 'There are things in these shows that society has moved on from, such as racist language. 'But innuendo was and is the backbone and hallmark of some of the best British comedy for generations. This type of warning represents everything that has gone wrong in our country.' We previously reported how shows including Father Ted and The Royle Family had been hit with warnings. ITVX was asked to comment.
