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Blur have announced the support acts for their second show at Wembley Stadium this summer.The Britpop icons are due to play two huge concerts at the London venue on July 8 and 9 as part of their 2023 live reunion. At the first gig, Damon Albarn and co.

Paul Weller has announced the support acts for his Forest Live 2023 gigs – find details below and purchase tickets for the gigs here.As announced last month, the Modfather will play three outdoor gigs this June, performing on Thursday, June 8 at Westonbirt Arboretum, Gloucestershire, Friday, June 9 at Cannock Chase Forest, Staffordshire and Saturday, June 17 at Thetford Forest, Suffolk.Speaking about the upcoming dates in a statement, Weller said: “I am very happy to be playing the Forest Live gigs again as they are always such great shows with such a great audience! See you there.”Now, it’s been confirmed that he will be supported by Far From Saints, the new band of Stereophonics frontman Kelly Jones, and Manchester singer-songwriter Seb Lowe.Paul is very happy to announce the amazing guest artists that will be supporting him for the Forest shows this Summer! The brilliant @Seb_lowe_music will be supporting, and joining as a very special guest at the shows is Kelly Jones' band @farfromsaints! pic.twitter.com/ZrufobkhZ4— Paul Weller (@paulwellerHQ) February 20, 2023Following the Forest Live gigs, Weller will headline Y Not Festival this July. The festival will return to Pikehall in Derbyshire from July 28-30, with Royal Blood topping the bill on the Friday night.

Newcomer Elliott Heffernan, Harris Dickinson, Erin Kellyman, Stephen Graham, singer-songwriter Paul Weller (his film debut) and Kathy Burke have joined the cast of Steve McQueen’s next film Blitz from Apple Original Films. Saoirse Ronan is also on board with McQueen writing, directing and producing the film, which tells the stories of Londoners during the Blitz of World War II. It is scheduled to begin filming later this year.

Paul Weller has curated a special charity gig in London celebrating the 90th birthday of iconic artist Peter Blake.Blake, most famous for designing the iconic cover art to The Beatles‘ 1967 album ‘Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band’, celebrated his landmark birthday this June, and will be honoured at a December event.Curated by Weller, the show will feature Noel Gallagher, Madness, The Who‘s Roger Daltrey, Baxter Dury and Chrissie Hynde alongside Weller himself.

Kasabian claim their sixth UK Number 1 album with The Alchemist’s Euphoria this week.

Paul Weller has teamed up with Suggs from Madness for a new collaborative single called ‘Ooh Do U Fink U R’ – listen below.The stomping ’60s R&B-inspired number delves into Suggs and Weller’s upbringing in Britain’s ’70s comprehensive school system in London and Woking respectively, according to a press release.“Me and Suggs have been talking about doing something together for the last few years so to see it finally happen is amazing! I love the tune and working with him,” Weller explained.“He’s truly a man of many talents. We wanted to do something special and I really think this track is.”Suggs added: “I think teachers are the best people in the world, I love them with all my heart.

Martin Freeman, former pro boxer David Haye and punk rock musician Paul Weller. His daughter Deniece, however, will remember him first and foremost as a doting dad, 'who would do anything for anyone'. George was born in the tiny Jamaican town of Chocolate Hole, and was raised by his extended family after his parents moved to Peckham when he was a baby.

The Cure, Johnny Marr, Blossoms are more have all contributed to a new book that aims to raise money for Teenage Cancer Trust.Artist Pete McKee and Teenage Cancer Trust have co-produced the book that features 19 song lyrics performed on stage for the charity over the past 20 years. It includes handwritten lyrics from artists including Paul Weller, Noel Gallagher, Amy MacDonald, Suede and more.The book will be released on 21st March and will retail at £25, with all profits going to support Teenage Cancer Trust.

Paul Weller has been announced as special guests for Madness‘ show at the Royal Albert Hall this month.The longstanding ska group had previously been announced to perform at the famous venue, one of a series of high-profile shows in aid of the Teenage Cancer Trust this month.Now, Weller has been announced for an exclusive guest appearance which takes place on March 24. He will be joined by his band for a unique acoustic set.Madness’ gig is one of a number of shows taking place at the Albert Hall between March 21 and 27, with Don Broco, Yungblud, Liam Gallagher, The Who and Ed Sheeran also appearing.

Former Squeeze band member Jools Holland has shared for the first time that he’s been diagnosed with prostate cancer. Jools, 64, admitted that he had “no awareness of prostate cancer” before his diagnosis, and that he found out he had the disease following a routine blood test.The music legend also said he had “no symptoms” of it, and has decided to speak out about his diagnosis in a bid to raise awareness about prostate cancer.

cancer in 2014 in order to help others be aware of the disease, after revealing he had ‘no symptoms’.  The musician and TV star, 64, is hoping to raise more awareness of the risk of prostate cancer, which was diagnosed following a routine blood test.  He has teamed up with men’s health charity Prostate Cancer UK for a musical event called Raise the Roof, which will see stars including Paul Weller and Spice Girl Melanie C take to the stage at the Royal Albert Hall on June 22.

ITV quiz show, The Chase. Sally will be joined by fellow celebrity contestants Lance Ellington, Beth Tweddle, and Bob Champion as they take on the challenge in the hopes of winning a potential prize pot.

Paul Weller made a surprise appearance during Ocean Colour Scene‘s show in London last night – check out the fan-shot footage below.The group joined Weller on tour back in the early ’90s, with their guitarist Steve Cradock going on to play in the former Jam frontman’s solo band.

Adele’s 30 holds steady for a fourth consecutive week at Number 1 on the Official Albums Chart. 

The Modern Music Masters book series has launched its seventh title: Paul Weller - The Solo Years.

Paul Weller has revealed that his recent UK tour was cut short after he contracted coronavirus.The final three dates of Weller’s 2021 UK tour – which were due to run from December 3-5 in Norwich, Lincoln and Cambridge – were cancelled on December 3 after “a band member tested positive for COVID-19”.“We are working hard to see if we can reschedule the shows and will share more information on that as soon as we possibly can,” an official statement read.“This is obviously incredibly disappointing

Paul Weller has added a trio of huge UK outdoor shows to his existing summer 2022 tour – see the full list of dates below.The new dates come after Weller last week (December 3) cancelled all of his remaining 2021 tour dates due to a band member testing positive for COVID.Weller’s UK tour, which was previously rescheduled due to COVID, will resume in March and continue throughout April.

Paul Weller has cancelled his remaining UK tour dates “due to a band member testing positive for COVID-19”.The former Jam frontman hit the road last month in support of his latest solo album, ‘Fat Pop (Volume 1)’, which came out in May. So far, he’s played in Oxford, Liverpool, Sheffield, Glasgow and other cities.The Modfather was set to appear at the UEA LCR venue in Norwich tonight (December 3) before heading to Lincoln (4) and Cambridge (5).

The Modern Music Masters book series has launched its seventh title: Paul Weller - The Solo Years.

Starsailor frontman James Walsh has reflected on his infamous spat with Oasis in 2002.Walsh got into a row after he approached Noel Gallagher backstage at T In The Park that year to ask why he had called him “a cock” in an interview.Gallagher said he didn’t remember doing so, but if he did, Walsh probably was one before Liam Gallagher then became involved, and was allegedly physically restrained by one of his security guards.Reflecting on the feud, he told NME‘s Does Rock ‘N’ Roll Kill

The Lathums are set for Number 1 glory on this week’s Official Albums Chart with their new album How Beautiful Life Can Be.

Paul Weller has announced the first vinyl reissues of his classic albums ‘Days Of Speed’ and ‘Illumination’ – see all the details below.The former Jam frontman will release new physical editions of both records on October 15 via Craft Recordings – you can pre-order them from here.Originally released back in 2001, ‘Days Of Speed’ is an acoustic double live record comprising songs that were performed live solo and acoustic at various venues around Europe.‘Illumination’ (2002) marked Weller’s sixth

Jack White has announced the opening of a new Third Man Records Store in London.The shop will be the record label’s third outlet, with the London space – Third Man’s first outside the US – joining existing buildings in Nashville, Tennessee and Detroit, Michigan.Located on 1 Marshall Street in Soho, London (W1F 9BA), the new Third Man Records Store will officially open to the public on September 25.

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Primal Scream and Pet Shop Boys have both remixed Paul Weller’s single ‘Cosmic Fringes’, it has been announced.The original version of the track was released back in February and appeared on Weller’s latest album ‘Fat Pop (Volume 1)’.Posting on Twitter earlier today (July 16), the Modfather confirmed that two new versions of the song would arrive next week (July 23).“Available for pre-order now! Music legends unite for the Cosmic Fringes remixes on vinyl, out on 23rd July!” he

Paul Weller has recalled the “horrible” experience of filming the Band Aid video, claiming that some artists were taking drugs in the toilets throughout.The former Jam frontman appeared in Bob Geldof and Midge Ure‘s 1984 charity single ‘Do They Know It’s Christmas?’, which also featured the likes of George Michael, Bono and Phil Collins.Speaking in a recent Q&A session (via Contact Music), Weller said: “[The video shoot] was horrible.

Paul Weller is one of the country's biggest assets when it comes to music. The Jam frontman, who is often referred to as "The Modfather" has enjoyed huge success over the years with the popular punk band as well as a solo artist.

Paul Weller‘s ‘Fat Pop (Volume 1)’ has hit Number One on the UK’s Official Albums Chart, the singer’s sixth time reaching the summit as a solo artist.He held off J. Cole‘s sixth album ‘The Off-Season’, which reached Number Two.

Congratulations to Paul Weller, who lands straight in at Number 1 on this week’s Official Albums Chart with Fat Pop.

Congratulations to J. Cole who claims his second Number 1 on the Official Irish Albums Chart with The Off-Season.