The stars of Gogglebox are usually banned from boozing while filming.
But Happy Mondays legend has admitted he’s nearly always sozzled on the celebrity version of the series.
Bez has revealed he’s usually sozzled while filming Celebrity Gogglebox Credit: Getty
Bez on stage with the Happy Mondays Credit: Getty
Speaking backstage at the Electric Heart Festival, Bez said: “You can only do that show when you’re drunk.
“So they get you a bottle of Jameson Irish Whiskey, and they always get us .
“But we’ve been drinking their lagers recently, too.
“It’s a piece of p*ss. We love it. You get paid for having a good laugh and getting p***ed with your mate watching the TV shows.”
Despite being a regular on the show for years, Bez said he’s never once seen an episode.
He added: “I’ve never watched the show.
“I never watch myself on the telly because I’m always flabbergasted about how stupid I sound.
“I sound thick as f***, you know what I mean? It does my f***ing nut in and I would rather not hear it.”
Charlie’s goalden touch
While millions watched England’s World Cup heartbreak, thousands chose Charlie Puth instead Credit: Grace Tom
Playing a sold-out show at London’s Eventim Apollo and poked fun at the bad timing by wearing a Jude Puth football shirt Credit: Grace Tom
While more than 20million people tuned in watch on Wednesday, a few thousands others skipped it to see Charlie Puth instead.
He played a sold-out show at London’s Eventim Apollo and poked fun at the bad timing by wearing a Jude Puth shirt.
The See You Again singer said: “I’m fully aware one of the biggest games is happening during this concert. Nothing says football like a Charlie Puth concert.”
He will continue his Whatever’s Clever! world tour in Birmingham tomorrow followed by gigs in , Manchester and .
Rush into the Sphere in Vegas
Rush could become the next band to take over The Sphere in LA Credit: Getty
Rush are the next big band being lined up for a residency at The Sphere in .
Insiders said the veteran rockers were keen to bring their progressive sound to the Sin City venue as “they look for a new challenge”.
The Canadian group would be following in the footsteps of and No Doubt if they land the contract.
A source said: “The Sphere has become the premium entertainment spot in Vegas.
“All the acts who have performed there have been at capacity for every show because audiences love the audio visual experience.
“The plan now is to map out a moving roster of acts who can come in and out for the next five years.
“Rush has an enormous audience across North America. Even though they are Canadian, their music and success has been huge in the US. Their hits, history and live performances make them an attractive proposition.
“Talks have been secretly going for now for a while, but the word is that contracts could be locked down in the next couple of weeks.”
and Metallica both have residencies booked in at the venue later this year and into 2027.
Looking back at Oasis ’96
Oasis insiders Johnny Hopkins and Jill Furmanovsky will look back at the band’s legendary Knebworth shows, above Credit: Times Newspapers Ltd
If, like me, you’re wishing away the time until finally announce their run of shows at Knebworth next September, I have the perfect thing for you.
Johnny Hopkins, who worked for Creation Records as Noel and were on their way to superstardom, is being interviewed by The Sun’s columnist and former editor Dominic Mohan for the ultimate trip down memory lane.
They will be joined by photographer Jill Furmanovsky, who had exclusive access to the band between 1995 and 1997, to talk about their now legendary shows at Knebworth back in 1996.
Tickets to the two-hour session, from 7-9pm at the Barbican Music Library on August 5, are available on Eventbrite.
See you there.
is returning to the UK for a string of concerts – aged 85.
He will perform in Bournemouth on November 25 followed by Birmingham, and , before five nights at London’s Royal Festival Hall. Ticket sale is Wednesday at 10am.
Kelly has place in the final
Singer Emmanuel Kelly is set to perform at the World Cup final after his viral Chris Martin duet Credit: Alamy
His duet with during last year’s final – where they sang Coldplay’s Sky Full Of Stars – went viral.
And now Aussie Emmanuel Kelly is hoping to replicate that success at Sunday‘s World Cup final in New York.
Emmanuel, who was born in Iraq with underdeveloped limbs as a consequence of prenatal exposure to chemical warfare, is on the bill with , , BST and .
He said: “I am so excited and can’t wait to perform and be a part of this special show.
“What’s even more amazing about this opportunity is that the world will be watching, so I hope that what everyone sees is that you can look different, and still be seen.”
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