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Daily Mail
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
As Oasis prepare to return to their Manchester roots on tour - these are the humble homes of northern band stars
Oasis are set to take to the stage in their hometown of Manchester next month as part of their highly-anticipated reunion tour. While the brothers Noel and Liam Gallagher, will rake in millions thanks to ticket sales, merchandise and even a documentary - it wasn't always this way. The brothers might currently have an estimated net worth of around £60m between them but were raised on a south Manchester council estate, by their mother Peggy - a £1-a-week cleaner. Over the years, Noel and Liam - whose older brother Paul also works in the music industry - have both made reference to their 'horrific' childhood in interviews. And despite Noel and Liam's repeated attempts to buy their mother a new home over the years, Peggy has always insisted on remaining in the same council house in Manchester. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. The Gallagher brothers aren't the only Manchester based stars to come from humble beginnings. From Simply Red's Mick Hucknall to Mark Owen of Take That and even Harry Styles, many famous faces grew up in Manchester. Mick, 65, who rose to international fame as the pop band's lead singer, once told of how his mother walked out of the family home when he was just three years old leaving him to be raised by his father in Denton, Manchester. Following his success with Simply Red, he went on to purchase a home in Chorlton, not far from his favourite football team, Manchester United. The house, which he bought for £70,000 back in 1997, is detached and features two huge bay windows on the front. Also in Chorlton, brothers Barry, Robin, and Maurice Gibb of The Bee Gees lived in a terraced house on Keppel Road for seven years. They went on to make their debut performance as The Rattlesnakes in 1957 at the former Gaumont cinema in the area. Oldham-raised Mark Owen may have traded rainy Manchester in favour of Los Angeles but he was once just a northern kid who lived in a terraced house. Further out of town, in the village and civil parish of Holmes Chapel, One Direction's Harry Styles grew up in a quaint three-bedroom property. In March the mid-terraced property was listed for sale for £350,000 and was previously on the market in November 2023. 'With neutral decor throughout, offering ready to walk into accommodation which comprises of a living room to the front with feature fire place and a box bay window, while to the rear is the heart of this home - an open plan living and dining kitchen,' the estate agents, Gascoigne Halman said. Harry is now believed to reside in north London having moved out of the family home soon after rising to fame with One Direction.
Yahoo
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘Voice Is Still Great': ‘80s Icon, 65, Dazzles Crowd With Timeless Voice
'Voice Is Still Great': '80s Icon, 65, Dazzles Crowd With Timeless Voice originally appeared on Parade. Holly Johnson, the campy, over-the-top lead singer of the iconic 1980s pop band Frankie Goes to Hollywood, has still got it. The 65-year-old showman put his unmistakable vocals on full display during a recent performance at London's Royal Albert Hall, leaving fans in awe of his timeless voice. And judging by Johnson's on-stage attire, the singer hasn't lost his flair for drama a video shared to social media, Johnson can be seen taking the stage in an oversized, sparkling black coat paired with a black leather crown. As he belts out the band's 1984 hit The Power of Love from their Welcome to the Pleasuredome album, it's clear his distinctive, rich baritone still hits all the right notes. Johnson has never sounded better—and Frankie Goes to Hollywood fans took note. Compliments came in fast. One fan wrote, 'He's still got that voice—strong as ever,' while another shared, 'Love his voice!' Yet another wrote, "It's good how his voice is Still Great."Fans also had something to say about Johnson's dramatic attire. One wrote, 'Love the coat,' while another summed up the performance perfectly: 'Only a few singers in 2025 sing like they did in the '80s—Mick Hucknall (Simply Red), Dave Gahan (Depeche Mode), and Jim Kerr (Simple Minds).' Alexa, play The Best of the '80s playlist, please. 🎬SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox🎬 'Voice Is Still Great': '80s Icon, 65, Dazzles Crowd With Timeless Voice first appeared on Parade on Jun 10, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jun 10, 2025, where it first appeared.
Perth Now
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Simply Red's Mick Hucknall and Lola Young to be honoured at ASCAP London Music Awards 2025
Mick Hucknall will receive the prestigious ASCAP Golden Note Award to mark Simply Red's 40th anniversary. The If You Don't Know Me By Now hitmaker, 65, will follow in the footsteps of music legends such as Sir Elton John, Blondie, and Lionel Richie in being bestowed with the songwriting prize. ASCAP Chairman of the Board and President Paul Williams said: "Mick Hucknall has made an indelible mark on a generation with his impassioned vocals and classic songwriting. "His singular mix of soul, funk and pop sounds made him a master of blue-eyed soul. We are thrilled to present him with the ASCAP Golden Note Award." Simply Red have amassed more than 60 million albums worldwide, five UK No.1 albums, and two billion streams worldwide. Meanwhile, Messy hitmaker Lola Young, 24, will be honoured with the ASCAP Vanguard Award. Williams added: "Lola Young has captured fans around the globe with her honest, humorous and provocative music. "It is exciting to see the world recognise her talent and we know she will reach even greater heights with her career. We look forward to presenting her with the ASCAP Vanguard Award in recognition of her growing list of achievements." The Londoner recently took home the Rising Star Award at the Ivors 2025. ASCAP will celebrate its winning UK songwriters and composers for their work across music, TV and film at a private event on June 17, with Mick Hucknall and Lola Young in attendance. The night will also celebrate the UK writers of the 2025 Song of the Year, Top Streaming Song, Top Hot Dance / Electronic Song, Top Box Office Film of the Year and many more.
Yahoo
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
MICK HUCKNALL AND LOLA YOUNG TO BE HONOURED WITH PRESTIGIOUS ASCAP AWARDS
ASCAP GOLDEN NOTE AWARD TO BE PRESENTED TO MICK HUCKNALL TO MARK SIMPLY RED'S 40TH ANNIVERSARY LOLA YOUNG TO RECEIVE ASCAP VANGUARD AWARD IMAGES LONDON, June 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- ASCAP, the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, today announced that it will present two of its most prestigious awards to Mick Hucknall and Lola Young. As part of a VIP celebration of its incredible UK talent, ASCAP will present the ASCAP Golden Note Award to mark 40 years of success for Mick Hucknall and Simply Red. The prestigious Golden Note is one of the top acknowledgments that ASCAP bestows upon songwriters and composers who have achieved extraordinary career milestones and was last presented in the UK to Duran Duran in 2016 (past recipients also include George Michael, Elton John, Blondie, Usher, Lionel Richie, Jay-Z and Stevie Wonder). "Mick Hucknall has made an indelible mark on a generation with his impassioned vocals and classic songwriting," said ASCAP Chairman of the Board and President Paul Williams. "His singular mix of soul, funk and pop sounds made him a master of blue-eyed soul. We are thrilled to present him with the ASCAP Golden Note Award." With over 60 million albums sold worldwide, five UK #1 albums, two billion streams across streaming platforms worldwide, and over one million YouTube subscribers, Mick Hucknall's Simply Red remain one of the UK's most successful bands. Hucknall formed Simply Red in 1985 in Manchester and enjoyed early success with first single "Money's Too Tight to Mention" and the Brit Award-nominated album Picture Book. This was followed by their breakthrough to superstardom and global hits. Simply Red have recently embarked on their 2025 40th Anniversary Tour across South America, Europe and the UK. The event will also see the presentation of the ASCAP Vanguard Award to South London singer-songwriter Lola Young. The award recognizes ASCAP members whose innovative work is helping to shape the future of music. "Lola Young has captured fans around the globe with her honest, humorous and provocative music," continued Williams. "It is exciting to see the world recognize her talent and we know she will reach even greater heights with her career. We look forward to presenting her with the ASCAP Vanguard Award in recognition of her growing list of achievements." Lola Young recently won the Rising Star Award at the Ivors 2025, and boasting over one billion all-time streams globally across her catalogue of releases, she continues to achieve tremendous success. Her platinum-certified #1 single "Messy" from her acclaimed 2024 album, This Wasn't Meant for You Anyway, held the top spot in the UK for four consecutive weeks, making Lola one of only two British female artists to reach #1 in the UK singles chart within the last year. At 24, she is also the youngest British artist to have a #1 single since Dave with "Starlight" in 2022, while "Messy" becomes the first #1 solo single from the youngest British female artist since Dua Lipa with "New Rules" in 2017. Concurrently in America, "Messy" recently hit #1 on the Billboard Pop Airplay chart, #1 at Hot Adult Contemporary, #1 on the Alternative Rock Billboard chart as well as reaching the upper regions of the Billboard Hot 100. Lola is the first female artist to have a debut single go #1 at both pop and alternative charts since Lorde's "Royals." ASCAP will celebrate its winning UK songwriters and composers for their work across music, TV and film at a private event on Tuesday 17 June 2025 with Mick Hucknall and Lola Young in attendance. The night will also celebrate the UK writers of the 2025 Song of the Year, Top Streaming Song, Top Hot Dance / Electronic Song, Top Box Office Film of the Year and many more. Follow #ASCAPAwards on Instagram, @ASCAP on Facebook and Twitter. About ASCAPThe American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) is a membership association of more than one million songwriters, composers and music publishers, and represents some of the world's most talented music creators. Founded and governed by songwriters, composers and publishers, it is the only performing rights organization in the U.S. that operates on a not-for-profit basis. ASCAP licenses a repertory of over 20 million musical works to hundreds of thousands of businesses that use music, including streaming services, cable television, radio and satellite radio and brick and mortar businesses such as retail stores, hotels, clubs, restaurants and bars. ASCAP collects the licensing fees; identifies, matches and processes trillions of performances every year; and returns nearly 90 cents of every dollar back to its members as royalties. The ASCAP blanket license offers an efficient solution for businesses to legally perform ASCAP music while respecting the right of songwriters and composers to be paid fairly. ASCAP puts music creators first, advocating for their rights and the value of music on Capitol Hill, driving innovation that moves the industry forward, building community and providing the resources and support that creators need to succeed in their careers. Learn more and stay in touch at on X and Instagram @ASCAP and on Facebook. 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Yahoo
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
MICK HUCKNALL AND LOLA YOUNG TO BE HONOURED WITH PRESTIGIOUS ASCAP AWARDS
ASCAP GOLDEN NOTE AWARD TO BE PRESENTED TO MICK HUCKNALL TO MARK SIMPLY RED'S 40TH ANNIVERSARY LOLA YOUNG TO RECEIVE ASCAP VANGUARD AWARD IMAGES LONDON, June 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- ASCAP, the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, today announced that it will present two of its most prestigious awards to Mick Hucknall and Lola Young. As part of a VIP celebration of its incredible UK talent, ASCAP will present the ASCAP Golden Note Award to mark 40 years of success for Mick Hucknall and Simply Red. The prestigious Golden Note is one of the top acknowledgments that ASCAP bestows upon songwriters and composers who have achieved extraordinary career milestones and was last presented in the UK to Duran Duran in 2016 (past recipients also include George Michael, Elton John, Blondie, Usher, Lionel Richie, Jay-Z and Stevie Wonder). "Mick Hucknall has made an indelible mark on a generation with his impassioned vocals and classic songwriting," said ASCAP Chairman of the Board and President Paul Williams. "His singular mix of soul, funk and pop sounds made him a master of blue-eyed soul. We are thrilled to present him with the ASCAP Golden Note Award." With over 60 million albums sold worldwide, five UK #1 albums, two billion streams across streaming platforms worldwide, and over one million YouTube subscribers, Mick Hucknall's Simply Red remain one of the UK's most successful bands. Hucknall formed Simply Red in 1985 in Manchester and enjoyed early success with first single "Money's Too Tight to Mention" and the Brit Award-nominated album Picture Book. This was followed by their breakthrough to superstardom and global hits. Simply Red have recently embarked on their 2025 40th Anniversary Tour across South America, Europe and the UK. The event will also see the presentation of the ASCAP Vanguard Award to South London singer-songwriter Lola Young. The award recognizes ASCAP members whose innovative work is helping to shape the future of music. "Lola Young has captured fans around the globe with her honest, humorous and provocative music," continued Williams. "It is exciting to see the world recognize her talent and we know she will reach even greater heights with her career. We look forward to presenting her with the ASCAP Vanguard Award in recognition of her growing list of achievements." Lola Young recently won the Rising Star Award at the Ivors 2025, and boasting over one billion all-time streams globally across her catalogue of releases, she continues to achieve tremendous success. Her platinum-certified #1 single "Messy" from her acclaimed 2024 album, This Wasn't Meant for You Anyway, held the top spot in the UK for four consecutive weeks, making Lola one of only two British female artists to reach #1 in the UK singles chart within the last year. At 24, she is also the youngest British artist to have a #1 single since Dave with "Starlight" in 2022, while "Messy" becomes the first #1 solo single from the youngest British female artist since Dua Lipa with "New Rules" in 2017. Concurrently in America, "Messy" recently hit #1 on the Billboard Pop Airplay chart, #1 at Hot Adult Contemporary, #1 on the Alternative Rock Billboard chart as well as reaching the upper regions of the Billboard Hot 100. Lola is the first female artist to have a debut single go #1 at both pop and alternative charts since Lorde's "Royals." ASCAP will celebrate its winning UK songwriters and composers for their work across music, TV and film at a private event on Tuesday 17 June 2025 with Mick Hucknall and Lola Young in attendance. The night will also celebrate the UK writers of the 2025 Song of the Year, Top Streaming Song, Top Hot Dance / Electronic Song, Top Box Office Film of the Year and many more. Follow #ASCAPAwards on Instagram, @ASCAP on Facebook and Twitter. About ASCAPThe American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) is a membership association of more than one million songwriters, composers and music publishers, and represents some of the world's most talented music creators. Founded and governed by songwriters, composers and publishers, it is the only performing rights organization in the U.S. that operates on a not-for-profit basis. ASCAP licenses a repertory of over 20 million musical works to hundreds of thousands of businesses that use music, including streaming services, cable television, radio and satellite radio and brick and mortar businesses such as retail stores, hotels, clubs, restaurants and bars. ASCAP collects the licensing fees; identifies, matches and processes trillions of performances every year; and returns nearly 90 cents of every dollar back to its members as royalties. The ASCAP blanket license offers an efficient solution for businesses to legally perform ASCAP music while respecting the right of songwriters and composers to be paid fairly. ASCAP puts music creators first, advocating for their rights and the value of music on Capitol Hill, driving innovation that moves the industry forward, building community and providing the resources and support that creators need to succeed in their careers. Learn more and stay in touch at on X and Instagram @ASCAP and on Facebook. 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