Nadine Coyle has hinted that Girls Aloud intend to reunite for a one-off performance in memory of Sarah Harding.
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Arctic Monkeys have shared their support for iconic Sheffield venue, The Leadmill, after the venue announced it was facing threat of closure next year due to its landlord issuing a notice of eviction.First opening its doors in 1980, the club hosted early shows from the High Green, Sheffield born band, as well as gigs from Kings Of Leon and The Killers.
The venue still remains popular with live music fans and clubbers in the Steel City.Yesterday (March 31), the venue – which celebrated its 40th-anniversary last year – issued a statement on its website explaining that it is being forced out of business.“Today we have received some devastating news that in one year’s time, our Landlord is trying to evict us, forcing us to close,” the statement began.“Since 1980 The Leadmill has spent millions of pounds on what was a derelict warehouse, transforming it into one of the U.K’s most respected venues where countless acts from across the globe have performed over the years,” it continued.The team then asked people to show their support by “sharing this news and sharing your best memories that we can gather to help show them reasons why #WeCantLoseLeadmill”.The band shared their support for the venue on Instagram, reposting a photo of the venue along with the now-viral hashtag.Last year, The Leadmill shared their gratitude after Arctic Monkeys raised over £100,000 through a charity raffle of frontman Alex Turner’s guitar.The Steel City natives had launched a raffle of Turner’s black Fender Stratocaster (which he used for many of the band’s early performances, including gigs at The Leadmill and Reading Festival in 2006) to help raise money for the venue and other independent grassroots venues in the UK which had been affected by the
.Nadine Coyle has hinted that Girls Aloud intend to reunite for a one-off performance in memory of Sarah Harding.
Girls Aloud are planning a reunion concert to raise funds for cancer research in memory of their late bandmember Sarah Harding.Harding, 39, died last September from breast cancer. The reunion gig would seek to secure more funding for crucial medical equipment that could diagnose the cancer sooner.Nadine Coyle confirmed the news to OK! Magazine, saying that they want to honour her memory and provide help as they continue to grieve one of their best friends.“We’re planning a night for an event to raise money in honour of Sarah,” Coyle said.
Girls Aloud are planning a reunion to honour their bandmate and friend Sarah Harding following her death last year. The singer, who grew up in Stockport, tragically died aged 39 in September after being diagnosed with cancer.
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The Killers have announced details of a tiny gig in Sheffield next month ahead of their 2022 UK stadium tour – see details below and get your tickets here.Brandon Flowers and co. are set to head across the country this summer in support of their albums ‘Pressure Machine’ and ‘Imploding The Mirage’.That tour begins in Doncaster on May 24, with dates following in Bristol, Southampton, London and beyond.Ahead of the tour, the band have now announced an intimate warm-up show at the O2 Academy in Sheffield, set for May 17.Tickets for the new show go on sale this Thursday (April 14) at 10am BST.
Richard Hawley has unveiled details of two shows to help support Sheffield’s Leadmill venue, which is at risk of closure.These will be Hawley’s first headline shows at the Leadmill since 2005 and the announcement comes after news that the iconic Sheffield venue is under threat of closure.Last month, the venue told music fans of the “devastating news that in one year’s time, our Landlord is trying to evict us, forcing us to close” – leading to an outpouring of upset and support from the music world.Hawley, who had previously shared his support for the venue after the news was shared, said in a statement: “Richard first played the Leadmill in 1984 with his then band Treebound Story. In the following decades he has played the venue more times than probably any other musician.
Winter weather could be heading our way in the first week of the Easter holidays as snow, rain and freezing temperatures are expected across the UK.Things are set to reach freezing temperatures by the end of the week – with lows of -5C and up to 12 centimetres of snow in some parts of Great Britain. Arctic air travelling from the north will eventually spread over the country with the Met Office warning that the cold air “will win out eventually” by the end of the week.
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Ben Shephard amazed Good Morning Britain viewers when he revealed that he had a cameo in one of the Harry Potter movies. The 46-year-old presenter featured briefly in the franchise's sixth film, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince.The Tipping Point presenter looked unrecognisable with chestnut shoulder length hair and a moustache during the appearance As they discussed their upcoming interview with Harry Potter actor Daniel Radcliffe, Ben dropped his claim to fame into the conversation, revealing that he appeared in one of the hit movies, too! Ben quipped: “Because, of course, some of us have been in Harry Potter as well.” To which Kate Garraway replied: “Oh my giddy Aunt.” Get exclusive celebrity stories and reality tv news straight to your inbox with OK! daily newsletter .
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Ben Shephard took to his Instagram Stories on Wednesday to pay heart-warming tribute to one of his friends – and asked his followers to support her, too.The Good Morning Britain presenter shared a post that featured a photo of a woman with her young daughter and captioned it: "This is my brilliant friend @lizfraser1 and her gorgeous little girl Scout."MORE: GMB's Ranvir Singh left shocked by Ben Shephard's comments on-airHe went on: "Her recovery journey from what she's been through is miraculous – I'm sure she will help many others who sadly find themselves in a similar position if they can find her!! So pls give her a follow and share her story."WATCH: Kate Garraway and Ben Shephard overcome with emotion after Good Morning Britain deathMum-of-four Liz is a journalist and bestselling author of the memoir Coming Clean, which is about living with an alcoholic. This isn't the first post Ben's made recently in support of one of his friends.MORE: Ben Shephard shares rare photo of night out with wife AnnieSEE: 8 gameshow hosts' TV-worthy houses: From Ben Shephard to Rylan ClarkLast month, the kind-hearted star penned a supportive message in honour of his co-star Kate Garraway, expressing his admiration for her strength, talent, and sense of humour, especially in light of her husband Derek's battle with COVID-19.