Rod Stewart has joked he could soon be called up Scotland after performing an impressive workout in his Celtic tracksuit on a recent trip to France.
09.04.2022 - 18:41 / dailyrecord.co.uk
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The top stories on the Daily Record website today include: killer identifies as infant in jail, US military aircraft spotted in Glasgow and deer found dead with ‘head chopped off’.
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A murderer who changed gender is demanding to be treated as a baby by prison staff.
Sophie Eastwood was formerly known as Daniel and was jailed for life in 2004 for strangling a cell-mate with shoelaces.
The killer has now told the prison governor at Polmont jail that she wants to identify as a baby, wear nappies and have meals blended like baby food.
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Scots found themselves looking skyward yesterday after spotting an unusual military aircraft making circles over Glasgow Airport - the latest in a series of sightings in recent days.
The Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey was spotted in the skies over Glasgow at around 6.30pm before landing outside of the city.
While it has a plane-like fuselage, the Osprey makes use of two helicopter-style rotors which means it can take off vertically rather than needing to use a runway to get off the ground.
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Rod Stewart has joked he could soon be called up Scotland after performing an impressive workout in his Celtic tracksuit on a recent trip to France.
Out on the town. Kim Kardashian and Pete Davidson enjoyed a date night in Washington D.C., where the comedian took part in an event honoring Jon Stewart.
Pete Davidson and Kim Kardashian stepped out for quite the special occasion over the weekend. On Sunday, the couple was spotted in the audience at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. in honor of Jon Stewart, who was presented this year with the annual Mark Twain Prize for American Humor.While the pair did not pose on the red carpet at the star-studded event, the comedian and reality star were seen in their seats, Kardashian sporting what appeared to be a black textured ensemble.
WASHINGTON -- A host of celebrities and comedy royalty will gather Sunday night at the Kennedy Center as comedian, talk show host and political influencer Jon Stewart receives the Mark Twain Prize for lifetime achievement in humor.Stewart, the 23rd recipient of the prize, will be honored by testimonials and skits from fellow comedians and previous Mark Twain recipients. Stewart himself spoke during Dave Chappelle’s Mark Twain ceremony in 2019.The 59-year-old Stewart — born Jonathan Stuart Leibowitz — rose to prominence as a standup comic and host of multiple failed talk shows before taking over Comedy Central’s “The Daily Show” in 1999.
For those watching the promotional events for Tyson Fury vs Dillian Whyte this week, you will have definitely seen Fury's American trainer, SugarHill Steward. The former Detroit police officer and chef has been training the 'Gypsy King' since he parted ways with Ben Davison back in December 2019.
Piers Morgan made his long-awaited return to ITV on Thursday but ditched the Good Morning Britain studio to chat with Lorraine Kelly. It is the first time the network's former presenter has appeared on the channel since his dramatic exit from the news programme last March.
Rod Stewart made sure he got the best seats in the house as he cheered on his beloved team from a VIP box at Hampden Park on Sunday. The rocker, 77 - whose father was Scottish - wore a tartan blazer as he watched The Bhoys take on their bitter Glasgow rivals Rangers during the Scottish Cup semi-final. Sir Rod added to his look with a white shirt and camel-coloured tie, while a pair of cream trousers and beige flat cap rounded things off.
A vile killer jailed for the brutal murder and butchering of a teenage mum who 'looked at him as a father figure' has died behind bars.
Kristen Stewart is taking on a big new role.
On the heels of her first Oscar nomination for Spencer, Kristen Stewart has signed on to star in the A24 film Love Lies Bleeding from director Rose Glass (Saint Maud), Deadline has confirmed.
Mogwai‘s Stuart Braithwaite has announced details of a memoir – find out all about Spaceships over Glasgow: Mogwai and Misspent Youth below.The book is set to land on September 1 via White Rabbit Publishing, and will tell the story of Braithwaite’s childhood in Scotland, through his musical beginnings and decades-long career with Mogwai.“I am immensely proud to be working with White Rabbit on my first book Spaceships Over Glasgow,” Braithwaite said in a statement.“The process of researching it and writing it has been challenging but one that I’ve really enjoyed. It’s incredibly exciting to be able to share it with the world.”Lee Brackstone of White Rabbit added: “From his early years in thrall to the giants of alternative music like MBV, JAMC and Sonic Youth to improbable sonic misadventures on tour with one of the greatest psychedelic bands of the present day, Mogwai, Stuart Braithwaite’s memoir is a funny and righteous celebration of a life lived on the road and in the studio, dedicated to the pursuit of aural (and occasionally) psychic enlightenment and obliteration.”See the cover of Spaceships over Glasgow: Mogwai and Misspent Youth below.Elsewhere, Mogwai are set to head out on a rescheduled set of UK and European tour dates at the end of the month.The Glasgow band were due to start their tour on January 27 in Milan, with a date scheduled at London’s Alexandra Palace on February 25.
The family of a man who has gone missing overnight from Falkirk have been left 'very upset' by his sudden disappearance.
Scots found themselves looking skyward yesterday after spotting an unusual military aircraft making circles over Glasgow Airport - the latest in a series of sightings in recent days.
Martha Stewart is hosting a tag sale and Rob Riggle and Joe Tessitore are fronting a rescue dog show for ABC.
Lamb Of God and Megadeth have released a new collaborative version of the latter band’s 1986 track ‘Wake Up Dead’ – listen below.The two thrash groups hit the road together last year for a run of US co-headlining dates, dubbed the ‘Metal Tour Of The Year’.This Saturday (April 9) Megadeth and Lamb Of God will head out on another joint run of concerts following the “enormous success” of their 2021 stint. They’ll be joined at the gigs by special guests Trivium and In Flames, who will both open each show of the tour.Ahead of the performances, Lamb Of God have shared a cover of ‘Wake Up Dead’ – the original of which served as the lead single from Megadeth’s second studio album, ‘Peace Sells… But Who’s Buying?’ (1986).The fresh take on the track features all five members of Lamb Of God, as well as additional vocals and guitar parts by Megadeth frontman Dave Mustaine.
Rod Stewart, Martin Compston and Frankie Boyle celebrated Celtic's victory over Rangers at Ibrox following the Old Firm clash.