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Metro
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
The one huge change since 2009 that might break Oasis mid-tour
When Liam and Noel Gallagher last played together as Oasis in 2009, we were still in our BlackBerry phone era. The iPhone 3G was only just coming around. No one used phones as cameras, let alone videocameras. Fast forward 16 years, and Oasis' huge reunion tour – kicking off on July 4 in Cardiff – will be a sea of screens where greasy, bashing heads used to be. Research from UK electronics website Compare and Recycle estimates 17.3million minutes of Oasis' 33-gig tour will be recorded on phones. That's the equivalent to 33 years of non-stop Oasis recordings. What happened to living in the moment? But while we've come to expect this behaviour from concert-goers – leading to artists like Sabrina Carpenter considering phone bans – Noel and Liam haven't performed together under this heavily scrutinised environment yet, which could raise on-stage (and off-stage) tensions. Indeed, just because there's a reunion, it doesn't necessarily mean Noel and Liam are skipping into the sunset together: there are reports of a 'military-style operation' to give the brothers distance from each other while on tour, with reported separate green rooms and after parties. This is worrying enough for those with tickets for September – which feels a shakily long way away – without the brothers disliking this phone-obsessed trend, which could bubble on-stage frustrations further. 'This day and age is f***ed now. Camera phones. People go to concerts and film. They're not in the moment,' Liam once said. 'Whereas you know when you get out the old guard who sit there and say, 'It isn't as good as it was in my day.' We've got the f***ing right to say that. It will never be the same. Rock and roll. Forget Oasis. Forget whether you like the music or not. Going to a concert will never be the same as what it was back then in the 90s,' he said. Liam continued: 'You look at Knebworth, no one's got a f***ing phone. Everyone's just buzzing. Now, whether it's a small gig or a big gig, they're all like that on their f***ing phones. I'm dead proud we got in there before it ended.' The below video contains strong language In 2020 former band photographer Kevin Cummins told The Quietus of Noel's similar concerns, expressed to him 'the other day' while the pair attended a football match together. 'Noel was saying, 'Well, [Oasis] wouldn't be the same, because there would be 200,000 people watching it through their phones.' 'He said, 'We were the last band really where you could go to a gig and nobody was taking pictures, and that's what made it exciting.'' In short: if the only thing that could reconcile these feuding brothers is the promise of the magic of Oasis at Knebworth, they may be disappointed. So much has changed in gig environments that the magic may be harder to conjure in 2025. If the brothers aren't feeling it on stage – possibly the only time they will come together for hours at a time, if reports of the 'military-style operation' are true – and if tensions behind the scenes are sizzling, who's to say they won't just throw in the towel? To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Plus, the Gallagher brothers have nothing if not egos – and a long history of trying to dent each other's through public barbs. In a 2020 interview with NME Liam said of his brother and bandmate: 'The geezer's ego's out of control.' And, well, you just have to look at Liam walk and speak to see this. The best way to bruise an ego is public humiliation, which in the age of phones and concerts will be rewatched and relived forever. So if Noel or Liam decide to take a swipe at one another on stage, the impact will be amplified publicly, and in turn personally too. Just look at Roger Daltrey's tantrum at The Who's recent Royal Albert Hall gig, when he blamed drummer Zak Starkey for not being able to hear over the music. Zak – son of Ringo Starr – was unceremoniously sacked after 30 years with the band, re-hired, seemingly sacked again and now honestly, we're not sure what's happening – and neither is Zak. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video It seems unlikely Daltrey's reaction to looking a bit silly on stage would have been quite so extreme if the moment wasn't online forever. Rather than simply brushing the mistake off as they perhaps would have done 20 years ago, fingers were pointed. With Oasis in particular, the Gallagher brothers' feud is as famous as Wonderwall, so their relationship will be scrutinised to smithereens as soon as they step out for the first time together tomorrow. More Trending What will follow is body language experts finding signs the brothers are still harbouring resentment, and even unintentional jibes that would usually go unnoticed will be dissected like a frog in a science class. Unless the brothers go on a digital detox – which we cannot see happening for social media obsessed Liam – they will see all this play out online throughout their tour for months on end. Gulp. Everyone hold tight, because we're in for a wild ride. Let's just hope Noel and Liam will Roll With It like champs, even if videos from gigs will Live Forever. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: Liam Gallagher apologises after tweeting 'racial slur' ahead of Oasis reunion tour MORE: Oasis 'sound biblical' after being heard kicking off reunion tour rehearsals MORE: Noel and Liam Gallagher's mum reveals her role as secret 'instigator' of Oasis reunion
CNN
29-04-2025
- Sport
- CNN
Arsenal hosts Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League semifinals
Update: Date: Title: Lineups announced ahead of semifinal clash Content: The squads have been announced and there are no major surprises. Arsenal fans will be happy to see Bukayo Saka in the team as he continues his return from injury. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has been managing his minutes in recent weeks in the hope of getting his best player sharp for the biggest game this club has seen in years. For PSG, the attacking intent is there for all to see with the front three of Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Désiré Doué and Ousmane Dembélé set to give Arsenal's defense a tough test. Arsenal XI: Raya, Timber, Saliba, Kiwior, Lewis-Skelly, Rice, Merino, Ødegaard, Saka, Martinelli, Trossard Kick off is now less than an hour away. PSG XI: Donnarumma, Mendes, Pacho, Marquinhos, Hakimi, Ruiz, Vitinha, Neves, Kvaratskhelia, Dembélé, Doué Update: Date: Title: What PSG manager Luis Enrique said ahead of the match Content: PSG manager Luis Enrique has a word of warning for any Arsenal fans feeling confident tonight after winning this fixture 2-0 in the group stages earlier this season. It was an incredibly assured victory that night for Arsenal – which was helped out by two errors from PSG goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma – and one that was certainly an early statement about the Gunners' ambitions in this season's tournament. That game was part of a slow start that PSG endured in this season's competition, winning just one of its opening five group stage matches. However, PSG has gone from strength to strength since then and has become one of Europe's most exciting teams. No longer the team of the superstars – Lionel Messi, Neymar and Kylian Mbappé all came and went without winning the Champions League – PSG is hopeful its team-based approach centered around hard work and selflessness can finally take it to the promised land. 'I saw the match [back in October] again. We're a much better team today,' Enrique said. 'We had a very intense group phase, with a lot of games that could have been finals. So I think that made things difficult because we were in a difficult position, but it has made us much stronger and we are more complete. 'These are Champions League semifinals, but they're still two games between two teams with the same goal. The key will be managing the pressure. PSG has never won the Champions League? Neither have Arsenal. 'We mustn't let that stop us from performing at the highest level, we have to keep that in mind but concentrate on what we have to do.' Update: Date: Title: What Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said ahead of the game Content: A lot has changed since Arsenal last featured in a Champions League semifinal. Barack Obama had not long been inaugurated as the 44th president of the United States; the iPhone 3G was the hottest mobile on the market; and 'Poker Face' by Lady Gaga was No. 1 on the US music charts. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta was still playing for Everton the last time the Gunners reached this stage and the size of the occasion is certainly not lost on him. 'You sense the energy, the enthusiasm, that it's something unique,' he told reporters during his pre-match press conference. 'It's probably one of the biggest games that the Emirates has seen since we built it. We are making history. It's a beautiful story right now, but we want much more.' The last time Arsenal reached this stage of the competition it was beaten 4-1 on aggregate by Manchester United, including a chastening 3-1 defeat in the home leg at the Emirates. Arteta is confident that his players are ready to face what is one of the biggest nights in the club's history. 'We have to have the feeling that we have to hold [the players] back tomorrow to go on that pitch and express themselves,' he said. 'It's a moment now to say: 'OK, this is who we are, this is who we are as a team, this is who I am as an individual and I'm going to put my very best in there to make it happen.' 'Play with that mindset and let yourself go. Live the now, the present. This is where we are. We are so fortunate.' Update: Date: Title: What is the all-time head-to-head record between these two clubs? Content: The omens are good for Arsenal heading into Tuesday's game as the Gunners are yet to taste defeat in five matches against Paris Saint-Germain. These two clubs first met over two legs in the semifinals of the 1993-94 UEFA Cup Winners' Cup, with Arsenal earning a 1-1 draw in Paris before winning the return leg at Highbury 1-0 to reach the final, where it would defeat Parma. Arsenal and PSG then shared the spoils over two matches during the 2016-17 Champions League group stages, drawing 1-1 at the Parc des Princes and 2-2 at the Emirates. The last time these sides met, during the group stages of this season's tournament, Arsenal earned a dominant 2-0 win in north London after two errors from PSG goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma. The Italian has clearly put that blip behind him and produced a number of stunning saves over the two legs against Liverpool and Aston Villa. Though Arsenal and PSG have already faced off in a European semifinal, Tuesday's game is by far the biggest between these two continental giants. Update: Date: Title: PSG player watch: Ousmane Dembéle Content: French winger Ousmane Dembéle is having a brilliant season and will likely lead the line for his side again. He already has seven goals in the Champions League and looks to be fulfilling some of that sublime potential he showed as a youngster. Now 27, Dembéle has matured and is excelling in his new forward role which makes up a very fluid PSG attack. He possesses a blistering pace that will certainly keep Arsenal's defenders on their toes. His battle against Arsenal defender William Saliba will be an interesting watch. Update: Date: Title: How PSG got to the Champions League semifinals Content: PSG might be flying high now but it initially struggled in the tournament earlier this season. In fact, the recently crowned French champion lost three of its first five matches – including a 2-0 defeat to Arsenal in north London – before recovering some form in the latter gameweeks to secure a qualification playoff spot. It was then that things seemingly clicked for the Parisians as it thrashed fellow French side Brest 10-0 on aggregate to reach the Round of 16. Next up was Liverpool, who many considered the favorites for this year's title. PSG, though, was brilliant across both legs and totally deserved to win 2-0 on aggregate. In Arsenal, PSG now faces another difficult tie against another Premier League opponent. Update: Date: Title: Arsenal player watch: Bukayo Saka Content: Winger Bukayo Saka has undoubtedly earned his nickname of 'Starboy' – given to him by fans after his starring role for both club and country in recent years - and Arsenal fans will need him to shine bright again against PSG. The England international is undoubtedly his team's most potent attacking threat and his presence was sorely missed earlier this year when he sat out with an injury. But he's back now, and has been building back his match sharpness in recent weeks. He has five goals and two assists in the Champions League this season, but will be up against a formidable opponent in PSG's Nuno Mendes – the defender has shut out some world-class wingers so far this season, including Liverpool star Mohamed Salah in the Round of 16. The battle between the two could be decisive in this semifinal. Update: Date: Title: Can Arsenal win again without a striker? Content: Arsenal's injury woes have been well documented this season, none more so than in the attacking department. Some fans were furious that the club didn't bring in a recognized striker during the January transfer window after injuries to both its forwards, Gabriel Jesus and Kai Havertz. But Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta had a plan all along. Mikel Merino, a versatile midfielder, has been asked to step up as a make-shift striker for the end of this season and he has proved more than good enough. The Spaniard has eight goals and five assists in all competitions so far this season, but he will not be leading the line against PSG. That's because Arsenal have a shortage of midfielders available today, so Merino slots back into a more familiar position with Leandro Trossard given the nod to start as striker. Update: Date: Title: How Arsenal got to the Champions League semifinals Content: After failing again to seriously compete for the Premier League title this year, the Champions League has offered Arsenal fans something to get excited about as we approach the business end of the season. The north London club breezed through the league stage, only dropping points in a 1-0 defeat to Inter Milan and in a draw against Atalanta. Then came a record-breaking result against PSV in the Round of 16, with Arsenal dismantling the Dutch side 7-1 in the first leg. The Gunners then followed it up with a simple 2-2 draw in the return leg, progressing as 9-2 winners. In truth, many Arsenal fans expected that to be as good as it got in this year's tournament with Real Madrid waiting for them in the quarterfinals. But two stunning free kicks from Declan Rice in the first leg put Arsenal 3-0 up, and Mikel Arteta's side prevented an upset in the return leg, winning 2-1 on the night. Up next is PSG, a team Arsenal beat 2-0 in the league stage back in October. Update: Date: Title: Déjà vu: How Arsenal beating a French opponent to reach a Champions League final has just happened Content: Any Arsenal fans looking for good omens ahead of the London club's most important match of the season – Tuesday's game against Paris Saint-Germain marking a return to the Champions League semifinals for the first time since 2009 – need only look to this past weekend. Arsenal's women's team stunned French giant Olympique Lyon – the record eight-time Women's Champions League winner – by overturning a first-leg deficit to reach the final where the Gunners will face defending champion Barcelona Femení. Arsenal's women's team remains the only English side to win the tournament, with the landmark triumph occurring in 2007. A year earlier, Arsenal's men were denied in the final by Barça… but if the Gunners see off PSG over the next week and change, it could result in another Arsenal-Barcelona final. The theoretical matchup would also mean that both the men's and women's finals this season would feature the same two clubs. What's more, in déjà vu of a different kind, Arsenal has already beaten PSG in Champions League group phase play this season, a 2-0 home success on October 1, courtesy of first-half goals from Kai Havertz and Bukayo Saka. In somewhat of an odd coincidence, UEFA has even decided to appoint the same referee, Slovenian official Slavko Vinčić, to take charge of this first leg. When you consider that Arsenal has never lost a competitive match to PSG, everyone connected with the Gunners will be hoping, as they say in Paris, plus ça change, plus c'est la même chose.
USA Today
22-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Pistons get culture-shifting playoff win on road. Is Knicks upset next?
Pistons get culture-shifting playoff win on road. Is Knicks upset next? Show Caption Hide Caption NBA playoff preview: Who can beat Boston or Cleveland? Analyzing if the Bucks, Knicks, or Pacers have what it takes to beat Boston or Cleveland in the playoffs NEW YORK — The last time the Detroit Pistons won a playoff game, the Seattle SuperSonics were a month from selecting Russell Westbrook with the No. 4 overall pick of the NBA draft. Apple was still months from releasing the iPhone 3G — the successor to the original model. In fact, since May 26, 2008, the date of Detroit's last postseason victory, the Boston Celtics have won an NBA-most 126 playoff games. On Monday night, facing the possibility of a second consecutive blown fourth-quarter lead, the Pistons finally snapped a 15-game postseason losing streak to even their first-round series against the New York Knicks. They won 100-94. And in the process, Detroit also surpassed another benchmark, another indicator that its culture is being reset. MORE: Cade Cunningham, Pistons win first NBA playoff game since 2008 ANALYSIS: Knicks' key to beating Pistons is stopping Cade Cunningham. Their answer? OG Anunoby ANALYSIS: Pistons finding firepower with Cunningham on floor, Bickerstaff at the wheel 'We did what we were supposed to do,' Pistons coach J.B. Bickerstaff told reporters after the game. 'To win a game, on the road, to get home court is what we came here for. We approached it with a business-like mentality and learned from the fourth quarter the other night, but we just did what we were supposed to do.' This season, Detroit posted a 30-win improvement over last year, the sixth-best turnaround in NBA history. The team has a burgeoning supernova in Cade Cunningham, a 23-year-old, first-time All-Star who dropped 33 points and 12 rebounds — 11 of them defensive — Monday at Madison Square Garden. The Pistons play team defense and hounded the Knicks along the perimeter, forcing them to miss their first eight 3-point tries. And through the first two games of this series — even with Saturday night's blown lead — the young Pistons showed they're already ahead of their rebuild. 'We wanted to send a message,' forward Tobias Harris said after the game. 'We were disappointed after Game 1 with what happened there, so we wanted to come out tonight and figure out ways that we could be better. … Our message was for us, internally, to show that we could close. Tonight was a great night for that. That type of feeling and that type of energy — we have a team that's new and new to this feeling. We needed to understand how to close out a game in the playoffs.' Just like they did Saturday night, the Pistons entered the fourth quarter with an eight-point lead. And also like Saturday, New York responded with a fury, tying the score at 94 with 1:15 left. But point guard Dennis Schröder scored 20 points off the bench, none bigger than his go-ahead 3-pointer that was the eventual game winner. The question now is whether Monday will be merely a culture-shifting victory, or one the Pistons can ride to a series upset. Some of the coaching adjustments Bickerstaff and his assistants made before Game 2 suggest that Detroit could continue to find ways to attack New York's defense. After the Knicks dictated the physicality with which they defended Cunningham in Game 1, the Pistons asked Cunningham in Game 2 to push the pace and get easier opportunities in transition. When asked about the shift, Bickerstaff did not divulge much, saying only that the Pistons 'saw something' from game film that they thought they could exploit. Cunningham responded. After missing his first two shots of the game, he relentlessly attacked the rim, and attempted 12 free throws. He played under control and never seemed flustered. 'He's elite,' Bickerstaff said. 'He is a superstar, and he played the game tonight as a superstar. He did what he needed to do to help his team win. He understood how aggressive he needed to be on the offensive end of the floor. So he was going to go out and be aggressive. 'He also understood how important finishing possessions was. He had 11 defensive rebounds; that's knowing and understanding how to manipulate the game and make winning plays, whatever your team needs in the moment.' The Pistons also moved center Jalen Duren to guard the shorter Josh Hart, reducing his impact on the offensive glass, an area where Hart can spark New York with high-energy plays. That left Harris to guard Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns, a player with range who can stretch the floor; Towns took just three shots in the second half, did not score after intermission and finished with 10 points. The Knicks, however, are also well-coached. They're loaded with offensive firepower and will surely make their own adjustments ahead of Game 3 Thursday night in Detroit. The next test for the Pistons will be to anticipate any tweaks and devise their own — to avoid stagnation and retain homecourt advantage. 'It's a great feeling, man,' Cunningham said. 'It feels good to represent the city like we did tonight. It's something that the city has been waiting on a long time, so we feel good about it and we're ready to go back to the crib and perform in front of them.'
