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Fox News
21 hours ago
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- Fox News
Tom Cruise boldly shows up at Oasis concert despite infamous diss by band members
Tom Cruise and Ana de Armas were spotted among a sea of fans at the latest Oasis concert. Cruise, 63, and his upcoming "Deeper" co-star, 37, caught the Gallagher brothers performing at London's Wembley Stadium on Friday, July 25. English producer DJ Goldie snapped a selfie with Cruise at the show, nearly 20 years after the band mocked the "Mission: Impossible" actor. Noel and Liam Gallagher embarked on a comeback tour earlier this month — a series of concerts marking the first time Oasis has performed together since the band broke up in 2009. Cruise appeared to be loving every second of the performance as he smiled with the British DJ in a snap shared on Instagram. His attendance proved there was no ill-will between the trio, more than 18 years after Liam and Noel mocked the "Top Gun: Maverick" star. In an excerpt from the band's 2007 documentary, "Lord Don't Slow Me Down," Liam and Noel admitted they weren't fans of Cruise. "Tom Cruise is a f----ng midget," Noel said, before continuing on, "He's a little f---er, and he's not been in one good film his entire career." "'Cocktail' is great," Liam said about Tom's classic 1988 romantic comedy, which also starred Elizabeth Shue. Still, Liam asserted, "I hate Tom Cruise." While some of the band argued that "Eyes Wide Shut" was a good Cruise film, Liam stood firm in his disdain. "I hate Tom Cruise. Him and [then–pro soccer player] Michael Owen," he said. Shortly after the Cruise cursing was released, the "Jerry Maguire" actor reportedly confronted Liam at a hotel in Berlin. While Cruise was in town to promote "Valkyrie," the Daily Star reported that Tom and Liam "made polite conversation" regarding Gallagher's disapproval. Cruise allegedly reminded the "Champagne Supernova" singer that he was still a fan of "Cocktail." The reported rift was far from his mind, though, this week as romance rumors continued to swirl between De Armas and Cruise. The pair — who will soon begin filming the supernatural thriller "Deeper" — sparked dating rumors earlier this year when they were spotted together in London. They've since been seen together several times, including on her birthday in April and at David Beckham's birthday party in May. De Armas admitted that it was "surreal" to hear kind words about her work from Cruise, ahead of their new film. "It's very special," de Armas told Access Hollywood in May when asked about him raving about her role in the film. "It's very surreal that an actor like him, like someone like him, likes the movie and my performance and my work, and we're working together now so, yeah, it's pretty, it's really amazing." In a photo and video captured by a bystander and shared on X of the April birthday stroll, Cruise walked next to de Armas with his hands behind his back and was holding what appeared to be an olive green dog leash with a pouch. The pair were accompanied by another woman as well as security guards. The day before de Armas' birthday, the "Ballerina" actress was photographed with Cruise as they disembarked a helicopter that was flown by the "Minority Report" star. On Feb. 13, the two were pictured walking through London's Soho neighborhood as de Armas carried what appeared to be takeout bags of food from a restaurant. They stopped for photos with fans before leaving in a taxi together.
News.com.au
a day ago
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
Tom Cruise and Ana de Armas spotted at Oasis concert as romance rumours heat up
Tom Cruise and Ana de Armas were spotted together at Oasis' concert over the weekend. The pair was caught enjoying the show in a video posted on Instagram by English producer and DJ Goldie. The Mission: Impossible star can be seen reaching for his rumoured girlfriend's hand as the band performed at Wembley Stadium in London. The Top Gun actor appeared to be in high spirits as he also posed for a smiling selfie with Goldie during the show. Page Six reached out to reps for Cruise and de Armas for comment. The duo has yet to confirm their relationship despite being spotted on several outings this year. Cruise, 63, and de Armas, 37, were first linked in February when they grabbed dinner together in London and shared a taxi as they exited. An insider told People at the time that it was a professional dinner, explaining the stars were 'discussing potential collaborations down the line.' But their excursions didn't stop there. The Knives Out actress celebrated her 37th birthday with Cruise in London in May. They were spotted taking a helicopter ride together on May 1, with a source exclusively telling us that they shared a lavish meal the next evening in London's swanky Marylebone district. The Jerry Maguire actor and the Blonde actress also enjoyed a walk in a London park during that same trip. Not long after her birthday celebration, the pair made headlines for sneaking out of David Beckham's 50th birthday together. They were photographed ducking down in the back seat of a black SUV while leaving the party. Later that month, the actress raved about her 'fun' relationship with Cruise and dished on 'a few projects' they were working on together. 'It's so much fun. We're definitely working on a lot of things. Not just one, but a few projects with Doug Liman and Christopher McQuarrie and, of course, Tom. And I'm so excited,' she said on Good Morning America in May. In June, they were spotted having dinner at Annabel's in London, with a source telling Page Six that they have also dined in a private room at the swanky members-only club 'a couple of times over the past two months.' 'Tom looks enchanted by her,' the insider told us at the time. 'And she looks very happy with him.' Earlier this month, Cruise and de Armas went on a private Spanish getaway where they enjoyed a private boat ride and soaked up some sun. The Risky Business actor has kept his love life private over the years, but was most recently romantically linked to Victoria Canal last summer — though Canal denied the rumours. De Armas, for her part, was seen kissing Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel's stepson, Manuel Anido Cuesta, in November 2024.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Tom Cruise Spotted at Concert of Famous Rock Band That Once Mocked Him
Tom Cruise Spotted at Concert of Famous Rock Band That Once Mocked Him originally appeared on Parade. Tom Cruise just made a surprising appearance at an Oasis concert at London's Wembley Stadium years after the band's frontmen mocked him in a documentary. Fans were shocked to see the A-list actor at the event, given the history between him and the iconic English rock band fronted by brothers Liam and Noel Gallagher. The brothers have reunited after years of public feuding for a world tour - marking the first time they've performed together in 16 years. During a scene in the 2007 documentary Lord Don't Slow Me Down, which followed the band's 2005-2006 Don't Believe the Truth world tour, the Gallagher brothers poked fun of Cruise and his career. "He's a little fucker, and he's not been in one good film in his entire career," Noel said on camera about Cruise. Liam added, "I hate Tom Cruise. Bastard. Him and [soccer player] Michael Owen." RELATED: Cruise reportedly confronted Liam Gallagher years later when the two were at the same hotel in Berlin, Germany in 2009. The actor allegedly walked past Liam in the hotel and then turned around to jokingly bring up he and Noel's criticism of him. Cruise reportedly reminded Liam that he also said in the documentary that Cocktail was a good movie, and the two men appeared to shake hands before parting ways. The Oasis reunion tour kicked off earlier this month in Cardiff, Wales, and will head to Edinburgh, Scotland and Dublin, Ireland before coming to the United States in Cruise Spotted at Concert of Famous Rock Band That Once Mocked Him first appeared on Parade on Jul 28, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jul 28, 2025, where it first appeared. Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
a day ago
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- Yahoo
Oasis' Reunion Tour Is Only Getting Better: 7 Best Moments From Wembley Stadium's Opening Night
Oasis and Wembley Stadium go way back. The iconic football stadium in northwest London is, for many, the pinnacle of an artist's career. Everyone from Taylor Swift to Michael Jackson have dominated the 90,000-capacity ground. Come late August, Coldplay will hold the record with 16 sold-out shows. More from Billboard Billy Joel Complements 'And So It Goes' Documentary Release With 155-Track 'Musical Companion' INXS Top Triple J's Inaugural 'Hottest 100 of Australian Songs' Poll 'The Essential Ozzy Osbourne' Vaults Up Billboard 200, Becoming His 10th Top 10 Back in 2000 the Gallagher brothers swaggered Wembley Way for their maiden appearance — but Liam was distinctly unimpressed. 'If you think I'm over the moon to be here, then you must be trippin,'' he said on the second of their two-night stand, later calling it a 's—t hole.' This was prior to the stadium's renovation, and the band returned in 2009 on their final tour. But that 2000 show — dubbed one of their most 'disastrous' shows — still lives long in the memory. It was immortalised on the Familiar to Millions live LP and broadcast live on U.K. television. The show included instances of LG mouthing off about his divorce ('I don't even have a f—g teabag to my name') and whatever substances were rattling around the dressing room ('I'm in one of them moods,' he warned). The performance itself was sloppy and languid compared to their previous highs at Maine Road and Knebworth in 1996. A quarter of a century later, the vibes could not be more different. The band's Live '25 tour — which has so far visited Cardiff and Manchester — has seen them on red-hot form: Liam's vocals are on top notch, Noel and the rest of the band's playing is as unified as its been for decades and, thus far, no dramas from the pair. They're sounding crisper and more energised as the tour rolls on, and the U.K. public are properly mad fer it, as they dominate the Albums Chart once more and the populus proudly sport Oasis-branded clobber. These were the best moments from Oasis' opening night on Friday (July 25) at Wembley Stadium on the band's Live '25 reunion tour. 1. 'Acquiesce' Over the years, 'Acquiesce' has only grown in stature. The 1995 song was a B-Side to 'Some Might Say,' their first U.K. No. 1 single, and became a firm fixture in their live sets. Over the decades it has become utterly beloved and the shared vocals between Noel and Liam sum up their messy love-hate relationship: 'Because we need each other/ We believe in one another.' Before the second chorus, Noel gave a little hand wave to encourage the audience to sing louder than they ever had before — they obliged, of course. 2. The Boys' Banter The tour's kick-off in Cardiff earlier this month (July 5) had an air of mystery — and tightness, perhaps. Now the boys are feeling comfortable back on stage together, arriving on stage arm-in-arm again, and chatting with the audience just like old times. 'I seem to get myself in a lot of trouble these days,' Liam said, perhaps referencing his quip about the Coldplay kiss cam scandal earlier this week. Before 'Don't Look Back in Anger' Noel paid tribute to his favourite boozer The Chiltern Firehouse in London, which suffered a fire earlier this year, and dedicated the song to all the barmaids. We weren't getting this level of chat on opening night. 3. 'Cigarettes & Alcohol' Mockingly dubbed 'the hokey-cokey' by Liam, the crowd performing the 'Poznan' has become a highlight of the Live '25 reunion tour. The celebration adopted by their beloved soccer team Man City involves facing away from the stage, linking arms and bouncing up and down in unison. It made for a bizarre but brilliant sight as the T Rex-aping riff kicked into gear — and even won over fans of some of City's biggest rivals. 4. 'Little by Little' Their 2002 LP Heathen Chemistry isn't quite considered a classic, but it does pack bursts of greatness and some of their best post-90s material. 'Little by Little' is one such song, a bitter, furious ballad that brought to a close Noel's section in the middle of the set (alongside 'Talk Tonight' and 'Half the World Away') and gave one last look in daylight as the sun set on the Wembley crowd. 'Stand By Me,' which featured on a bank advert in the U.K. in recent years, was sung (and screamed) with similar gusto. 5. 'Cast No Shadow' The group's Live '25 tour dates thus far have been opened by Britpop band Cast, and Richard Ashcroft formerly of the Verve. The latter served as the inspiration for 'Cast No Shadow' from 1995's (What's The Story) Morning Glory?, and paints a picture of a man caught in the wrong time and place but stumbling through life against the tide of adversity. Ashcroft's peaks as a songwriter in the '90s were as high as Gallagher's ('Bittersweet Symphony' and 'Sonnet'), and it's only right that he's in the room to witness the outpouring of love for a song written in his honour. 6. 'Live Forever' Few rocked harder than the late Ozzy Osbourne — and Liam and Noel know that. During 'Live Forever,' the band paid tribute to the Black Sabbath singer who died on July 22, aged 76, by placing an image of him on screen during the song's outro. The following song 'Rock'n'Roll Star' was dedicated by Liam to the Prince of Darkness, too. 7. 'Wonderwall' The band's 1995 song is something of a parody of itself — how can a song like that get so big and still remain sincere? Even Liam acknowledged it as he jokingly introduced it as 'that wretched song.' The crowd didn't seem to mind, and when Liam stepped away from the mic during the chorus to let the audience sing the words it sent chills through the body. 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Irish Times
3 days ago
- Sport
- Irish Times
Ian O'Riordan: Con Houlihan would have been 100 this week – what would he make of this year's All-Ireland final?
They say one kind way to remember your heroes is not just the year they left this mortal world, but the year they entered it, which for Con Houlihan is now a century ago in the winter of 1925. Con once said he was born on the night of a blizzard in Castle Island (not Castleisland, and God help the person who misspelt his part of the Kingdom), where he would always call home, even after he moved to Dublin to join the Press Group when already into his 40s. By that stage he'd established himself as a sportswriter of promise, learning his trade in the Kerryman among other places. It was 'where the first three days of the week are spent studying the racing sheets and in other nefarious activities, until about 10 o'clock on Wednesday – in the morning that is – all purgatory breaks loose'. Con enjoyed a great affinity with all sports, though he once admitted 'which sport I would pick if forced by a cruel master to confine myself to one – the answer is racing. That game abounds in stories, not all of which – I need hardly mention – can be published.' READ MORE He described the 1985 meeting of England and the Republic of Ireland at Wembley Stadium as his first foreign mission for the Evening Press, apart from a National League game between Roscommon and Dublin in Dr Hyde Park on a wet Sunday in the previous November. That 1985 game at Wembley was where Ray Wilkins seemed to be clean through to score the winner, if it wasn't for for a young man named David O'Leary, who 'saved the day with a clawing tackle', according to Peter Byrne, formerly of this newspaper. 'In fact, he saved the night,' said Con, 'but I wouldn't quibble with the man from The Irish Times, that last bastion of the semicolon.' Con would later travel the globe, covering the World Cup and the Olympics, including Barcelona 1992 when, in the sweltering heat, and dressed in trademark jumper and anorak, he began walking up Montjuïc to get a closer view of the men's marathon. 'Then the Wall hit me,' he wrote, 'and it never recovered.' There is also his immortal line about missing Italia '90 because he was away at the World Cup. Jerry Kiernan crosses the line to win the Dublin City Marathon in October 1982. Photograph: Billy Stickland/Inpho He loved athletics too, often writing about Jerry Kiernan – the 'celebrated long-distance runner who grew up in Brosna, on the eastern verge of that great expanse of bog and little fields' – and John Lenihan, the farmer from Bearnageeha, who became World Mountain Running champion in 1991 and, according to Con'of all our unsung heroes, just about the most unsung'. There were few subjects closer to his heart than Kerry football, and I know that because of the honour in sharing some special evenings at what he called his 'harbour' in Portobello. Events invariably began with Con pulling out an old £20 note from under the telephone next to his chair and politely insisting I go round the corner to Spar and purchase two bottles of Yellow Tail wine, describing it as 'easily drinkable'. In select moments he would reminisce about Kerry and the All-Ireland final, never losing his draw to the third Sunday in September, knowing that back in Castle Island the turf was already saved. This July final would be truly befuddling. For him it all began 'in the same year as an unsuccessful artist called Adolf Hitler had started a commotion' and Con was at an age 'deemed fit to be unloosed on the good people of Dublin'. [ Prose and Con — Frank McNally on the rise and fall of a famous local newspaper Opens in new window ] 'On that September long ago, I hadn't been beyond Tralee; Dublin seemed to me a city of magic – as enchanting as Paris or Petrograd or Samarkand itself. Fuel was scarce and thus an institution known as the Ghost Train began voyaging to Dublin and into folklore. 'It departed from Tralee on the stroke of midnight (and if you believe that ...) and only God knew when it would reach Dublin – and I suspect that there were times when even He wasn't too sure. Women wept as their menfolk set out from home, fearful (perhaps in some cases hopeful) that they would never see them again.' It was also during one of his early visits to Dublin for an All-Ireland football final that Con recalled spotting a well-known delicatessen advertising a variety of 'sandwhiches' and later feeling properly confused at a small restaurant that was offering the choice of three 'deserts'. Nothing dismayed Con more than the gradual decline of the English language. From his early days with the Kerryman the signs were there, when he once heard a certain sports reporter say to the editor, Séamus McConville: 'You are capable of thinking that a colon is part of your backside.' Con Houlihan embraces Irish Press chairman Eamon de Valera, after a settlement averted the closure of the group in 1990 This remains right up there with some of Con's own immortal words, 'a man who will misuse an apostrophe is capable of anything'. He considered himself akin to those who emigrated from Kerry to settle in places like New York and London, and the need to recognise some loyalty to the place you are living while never losing sight of the place you are from. That was never better expressed more than after the 1978 All-Ireland football final when his 'friend girl' Harriet Duffin, who certainly considered herself a true Dub, was in Croke Park to see a young Kerry team take apart Dublin. When asked how she was coping with such a defeat, Con's simple response became folklore: 'House private. No flowers.' This was the 1978 final where Kerry put five goals past Dublin, one of which came after Dublin goalkeeper Paddy Cullen argued with the referee over the awarding of a free. 'And while all this was going on, Mike Sheehy was running up to take the kick – and suddenly Paddy dashed back towards the goal like a woman who smells a cake burning.' Con always said the idea of a natural-born footballer or hurler was a myth, but sometimes myths are more powerful than the truth, especially when it comes to Kerry football.
