Happy Mondays Latest Celebrity News & Gossip

Mantra Of The Cosmos, the new British supergroup made up of some of the most influential acts from the past 30 years, have released a single.Featuring Shaun Ryder (Happy Mondays, Black Grape), Zak Starkey (The Who, Oasis), Andy Bell (Oasis, Ride) and Bez (Happy Mondays, Black Grape), their debut track ‘Gorilla Guerilla’ has been described as “a fantastic psychedelic groove from a band of misfits, outsiders and innovators,” by Starkey.The track comes with a colourful and trippy music video directed by Ryder’s son Olli Ryder. Mantra Of The Cosmos debuted the song at an intimate show in London’s famous club, The Box.Starkey came up with the idea for the band, which has Ryder on vocals, Bell on guitar, and Bez and Starkey on percussion.

Johnny Marr and his late Smiths bandmate Andy Rourke reuniting on stage last year, following the news of his death.Rourke died after “a lengthy illness with pancreatic cancer”, confirmed a statement from Marr this morning (May 19). He was 59 years old.Last year, Rourke made a guest appearance at one of Marr’s New York City shows, joining Marr on stage at Madison Square Garden when supporting The Killers to play ‘There Is A Light That Never Goes Out’ and ‘How Soon Is Now?’.See footage from the show below.We got a mini-Smiths reunion at Madison Square Garden! Johnny Marr just brought up Andy Rourke for There Is A Light That Never Goes Out@mainlyoasis pic.twitter.com/irPi6lNR5L— Robbie Fox (@RobbieBarstool) October 1, 2022After the on-stage reunion, the pair then went on to reunite for their first new song in 35 years with Blitz Vega, the band comprising Rourke and ex-Happy Mondays guitarist Kav Blaggers.Upon the release of the new song, Rourke reflected on reuniting with his old bandmate.

A legend in the jungle – with viewers, at least – I’m A Celebrity South Africa’s Gillian McKeith, 63, is known for being one of the show’s most divisive, drama-prone celebs. During the current series, we’ve seen her rub her fellow stars up the wrong way with her sneaky stash of contraband – and who could forget her infamous ‘fainting’ episode back in 2010. Whatever your views on “Jungle Gill”, her quirky habits make for great telly.

Anna Marie de la Fuente Madrid-based Latido Films has snagged international sales rights to Isaki Lacuesta’s “Saturn Return” (“Segundo premio”) and plans to kick off pre-sales at the Cannes market. Currently shooting in Granada, the semi-biopic is set during the ‘90s when the Andalusian city was ground zero for an outburst of cultural effervescence, with the pioneering rock band Los Planetas at the center of it. The film focuses on the creative process behind the recording of their iconic third album, which also took them to New York. Latido likens “Saturn Return” to “24 Hour Party People,” the2002 British biographical dramedy about Manchester’s influential music scene, which spawned such bands as Factory Records’ Joy Division, New Order and Happy Mondays.  

Shaun Ryder has formed a new band consisting of ‘90s music icons, called Mantra Of The Cosmos.The Happy Mondays frontman revealed the new supergroup in an interview with The Sun’s Bizarre column, and announced to fans that new music and a Glastonbury debut are imminent.Mantra Of The Cosmos is formed of Ryder, former Oasis bassist Andy Bell, The Lightning Seeds guitarist and vocalist, Ian Broudie, and drummer Zak Starkey — who has previously performed with The Who.Former Happy Mondays percussionist, Bez — real name Mark Berry — is the final name completing the lineup, and as confirmed by Ryder, an album is on the way.“I’ve got a new band together. It’s me, Zak Starkey, you know, Ringo [Starr’s] son, and the drummer in The Who, Andy Bell from Oasis and Ian Broudie from The Lightning Seeds.

Currently leading a closely-fought race against the likes of Jessie Ware and Nines, this Friday could see The Lottery Winners claim their first-ever Number 1 album with Anxiety Replacement Therapy.

I'm A Celebrity... South Africa fans think they know who will be next to leave camp after a history-making twist was revealed to the campmates. The spin-off of I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here sees prior contestants on the regular show battle it out to be crowned the first 'I'm A Celebrity Legend.'

I’m A Celebrity... South Africa is set to get two new arrivals in the form of former EastEnders actors, Dean Gaffney and Joe Swash.The special all-stars series is in full swing, with some of the most legendary stars from the last 20 years slumming it in a jungle in South Africa. The show has been pre-recorded and therefore does not offer viewers the normal opportunity to vote for celebs to do the trials.

Shaun Ryder has opened up about his weight-loss journey, revealing that he's lost two stone since taking the controversial weight-loss jab Ozempic. After opening up about suffering from an under-active thyroid, the Happy Mondays star, 60, added that it was his return to I'm A Celebrity for the show's special all-stars series that made him realise he need to lose weight. Shaun shared the revelations in his first interview following his elimination from I'm A Celebrity...

The first two celebrities were sent packing from I'm A Celebrity South Africa in Friday night's episode (April 29) with a row over a 'stitch-up.' Hosts Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly arrived in the 'all-stars' camp of the I'm A Celebrity ...Get Me Out Of Here! spin-off to reveal that Coronation Street star Andy Whyment, cricketer Phil Tufnell and Happy Mondays frontman Shaun Ryder would be taking part in a survival trial.

Following the shock double elimination of Shaun Ryder and Gillian McKeith in Friday night’s episode of I’m a Celebrity…South Africa, show hosts Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly wasted no time in teasing what challenges lay ahead for the remaining contestants. In a preview for Saturday’s episode, the Geordie duo revealed a brand new challenge for the stars to take on – which breaks the records for any task set for the stars in the show’s history to date.

I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! stars Gillian McKeith and Shaun Ryder have been evicted and sent home in the show's first elimination.The exit came as a huge shock to both campmates and viewers, who thought the iconic duo would be in it for the long haul. Ant and Dec announced that the TV nutritionist Gillian, 63, and former Happy Mondays singer Shaun, 60, had lost the first survival trial of the series after a gruelling challenge.The other pairs were Georgia "Toff" Toffolo and Phil Tuffnell, and Andy Whyment and Jordan Banjo.

Gillian McKeith says she and Shaun Ryder have “turned a corner” after winning treats for their I’m A Celebrity… South Africa campmates. On Monday, audiences saw Gillian's surprise entrance to the all-star show, much to the shock of Happy Mondays singer Shaun.Tuesday’s episode saw the pair, who frequently argued when they competed on the original I’m A Celebrity… in 2010, forced to team up again for the series’ first “Chest Challenge”. But despite campmates speculating over the outbreak of “World War Three”, both Gillian and Shaun appeared to get on very well – laughing and joking with each other throughout.

I’m a Celebrity... South Africa is in full swing, as some of the most memorable campmates have entered the jungle for a second time. The new series sees hosts Ant and Dec take the usually Australia-based ITV show to South Africa’s Kruger National Park.

I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! South Africa star Paul Burrell has sparked a new feud outside of the camp with Loose Women star Janet Street Porter.The 76 year old panellist hit out at the former Royal butler's sensational claims in the jungle following the jam-packed launch episode.

Campmates on I'm A Celebrity… South Africa believe the series could turn into "World War 3" following the arrival of memorable former contestant Gillian McKeith. More than four million viewers tuned in to the programme for its first episode on Monday and saw Scottish TV personality Gillian's surprise entrance at the end of the all-star show.

I'm A Celebrity... South Africa viewers were treated to the arrival of new contestant Gillian McKeith on Monday night's instalment.

Gillian McKeith has issued a three-word message as she made a surprise return to I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here in the ITV reality show's new South African spin-off as the latest contestant to compete for 'legend' status.

I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! fans were treated to the first major surprise of the new series tonight (Monday 24 April), as Gillian McKeith, one of the most notorious stars to take part in the series, was a late arrival.

Fans of I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here are in for a treat as a new 'all-star' version of the show gets underway.

Since the 80s, Shaun Ryder has been the frontman of the iconic rock band, the Happy Mondays who were responsible for hits like Step On and 24 Hour Party People. But aside from being the soundtrack to the 90s rave scene, what else do we know about the 60 year old? From his marriage to wife Joanne to the two children they share together, here’s everything you need to know about Shaun Ryder ahead of his second stint on the hit show, I’m a Celeb… Who is his wife? Joanne Ryder is a business and personal manager, who as well as being married to Shaun, also manages his career.

‌‌Shaun Ryder, lead singer of the Happy Mondays has revealed that while filming for the first series of I’m A Celebrity South Africa, his replacement hip ‘popped out’ while he was sleeping, leaving him in agony. ‌Shaun, 60, has revealed that he chose to refuse any medical help when the incident unfolded on the second night of the pre-recorded show. He explained that, instead, it was Princess Diana ’s former butler, Paul Burrell who came to his rescue.

I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! star Janice Dickinson has criticised Christopher Biggins as “naughty” after he branded her “vulgar” during an interview.The 68-year-old American model and TV personality appeared in the seventh series of the ITV show in 2007, finishing runner-up to Biggins.  She is now returning for an all-stars series in South Africa, which has already been recorded. Appearing on Good Morning Britain alongside Shaun Ryder, another contestant in the upcoming series, she hit back at the performer.  She said: “I had a blast the first time in Australia.

Carol Vorderman has spiced up her Instagram profile as she posted a video of her trying out different bikinis, filmed when she was in South Africa last year during filming for the upcoming I'm A Celebrity... South Africa. The former Countdown star is set to star in the hit ITV reality show's spin-off which starts on Monday (April 24).

I'm A Celebrity...South Africa's six extra surprise stars include Myleene Klass, Joe Swash and Gillian McKeith, it has been reported. A special all-star version of the iconic ITV show is launching on Monday, April 24 where it will air for three weeks on weekdays and end in mid-May.

I'm A Celebrity's South Africa special will air in a matter of weeks, it has been announced.The pre-recorded jungle special, which will feature some of the biggest celebrity legends from the last 20 years, will be on our screens every night every weekday from Monday 24 April and he will air for three weeks, it has been announced.This time it is all ex-campmates who have chosen to head back into the jungle for a second time, swapping the Aussie outback for the South African jungle. Shows bosses have tipped that the harsher and more unforgiving environment will push the celebs to their limits and test them like never before.

Carol Vorderman and Helen Flanagan have been seen screaming during Bushtucker Trials in a teaser for I’m A Celebrity… South Africa.The special I'm a Celeb show will see some of the biggest celebrity legends from the last 20 years of the series return to camp, but this time it will be in the South African jungle.The teaser video was dropped on Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway over the weekend, and it features Carol and Helen, boxer Amir Khan, Diversity star Jordan Banjo, former cricketer Phil Tuffnel, former model Janice Dickinson, Happy Mondays' Shaun Ryder and Princess Diana's former butler, Paul Burrell. The celebrities will battle it out to be crowned the I'm A Celebrity Legend, but for the special series there will be no public vote, and instead, the celebs will be competing against each other in a number of gruelling challenges.

They're putting smiles back on faces after the return of Saturday Night Takeaway at the weekends, and hosts Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly added an extra helping of excitement during tonight's episode. Their presenting worlds collided as the award-winning duo announced the first group of celebrities taking part in the launch episode of I'm A Celebrity...South Africa.

Victoria Beckham mixed working out with teasing husband David as she shared snaps from their gym session on her Instagram. The Spice Girl turned fashion designer poked fun at her Manchester United footballing legend hubby as they did a his and hers workout together.

Victoria Beckham and a shirtless David Beckham dazzled fans this week as they posted a home workout on social media. As a former professional footballer, David is no stranger to grafting his body to peak physical condition, while  his Spice Girls wife also adheres to a strict exercise regime.  On Thursday, Victoria, who was recently featured in Paris Fashion Week, took to Instagram where she posted a video of herself and her husband doing a workout at their £31m London mansion. “Happy Mondays on Thursday! Husband’s playlist @davidbeckham @mrbobbyrich,” she captioned the post, which has since amassed over 307k likes.