Lewis Capaldi told fans he 'hated every minute' of filming his Netflix documentary as he attended the premiere in Glasgow on Thursday.
08.03.2023 - 15:47 / dailyrecord.co.uk
Sir Rod Stewart is no stranger to charity work and helping others in need. His most recent act of kindness has seen him foot the bill of more hospital scans across the country in a bid to reduce NHS waiting lists.
The Maggie May singer has made it his mission to help patients in Glasgow, Manchester, Birmingham and “as many cities as he can” as he continues to shame 'penny-pinching ministers' with his generosity, writes The Mirror.
The 78-year-old's latest gesture comes after he funded a day’s worth of scans at the Princess Alexandra hospital in Harlow near his Essex home, following a surprise pledge on Sky News in January.
He said yesterday: “Now I’m going to go to Glasgow, which is partly arranged, Manchester and Birmingham, and do as many cities as I can just to help. It does work, especially around where I live. It lowered the percentage by 10% of people waiting, which is not a p**s in the ocean.”
Rod, who has Scottish roots, added: “My dad used to say most Scottish people are ‘as tight as two coats of paint’, and Ronnie [Wood of the Rolling Stones] has turned it on me. But I’ve always been generous, he’ll tell you that.”
The father-of-eight decided to fork out and pay for “20 or 30” NHS scans after going for a scan of his own at a private hospital and seeing how easy the process is when there is no wait.
Last year, Ukrainian dad Rostyslav hailed Rod as a 'hero' as he told the Mirror how the singer had funded a UK home for him, his wife Olena and their kids Mary, Taras, Dymtro, Kostya and Roman after they fled their war-torn homeland.
The singer has even called for the Government to send F16 fighter jets to Ukraine to help beat Russia ’s invasion.
Rod added: “They are lovely, lovely people. We have to send them the F16s,
Lewis Capaldi told fans he 'hated every minute' of filming his Netflix documentary as he attended the premiere in Glasgow on Thursday.
Last week, Rod Stewart confirmed that he had pulled out of an appearance with Cyndi Lauper as he contracted a viral infection that affected his ability to sing.However, on Thursday, the 'Maggie May' hitmaker revealed a series of gigs that he would be playing during the summer – and he would be joined by another music icon. Taking to his social media pages, Rod confirmed that he would be appearing alongside Boy George and Culture Club for a series of six dates running from 24 June to 6 July.WATCH: Rod Stewart shows off his best dance moves in hilarious clipAlongside a poster with the news, Rod penned: "I'm absolutely thrilled to be sharing the stage with my dear old friend, Boy George & Culture Club for this run of special summer shows.DISCOVER: Inside Rod Stewart's family tree - his eight children revealed"I'm excited for them to join me on what is sure to be a memorable set of concerts at a variety of special venues – some that I've been away from for a long time and some that I've never played before - football, cricket and rugby stadiums, estates and castles!"He concluded: "We'll all be dancing under the stars.
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Rod Stewart canceled a tour date six hours before the show, citing a viral infection that irritated his throat.
Sir Rod Stewart said he been forced to cancel a performance in Australia due to being told he has a “viral infection”. The 78-year-old singer-songwriter, who has had six number one hits in the UK charts including Baby Jane and Maggie May, was due to sing at the venue A Day On The Green in Mt Duneed Estate, Geelong. He posted a statement on Twitter that he was “absolutely downhearted” to be “disappointing” fans and is working hard to return to the stage.
Sir Rod Stewart has been forced to cancel an upcoming performance in Australia due to a mystery illness. The 78-year-old was due to play in the city of Geelong alongside his support acts Cyndi Lauper and Jon Stevens, as part of his ongoing A Day On The Green tour.
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rare picture with her daughter Renee - and fans cannot believe how alike the two look."She looks just like you!" commented one follower on the picture, which showed Rachel, 53, with a fresh face and her blonde curly hair loose as she took the selfie with Renee sitting to her left and throwing her hands up in the air. Rachel and Renee reunited in New ZealandRachel wore a black tank top while Renee, 30, wore a white tank, and both had big smiles on their faces as the sun shone in through the window."Heart Burst," wrote Rachel, who welcomed Renee with ex-husband Rod Stewart. Fans called the two "beautiful" as another added: "She has your great smile!""You’re reunited.
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Rod Stewart visited his local NHS hospital in Harlow, Essex yesterday (February 24) and paid for a day’s worth of MRI scans to help reduce the waiting lists.The artist said he wanted to prove that he wasn’t “all mouth and no trousers” amid his recent comments about the state of the NHS. He also said he wanted to pay for scans elsewhere in the UK.According to the Princess Alexandra Hospital’s chief operating officer, Stephanie Lawton, Stewart’s donation cut their waiting list for MRI scans by 10 per cent.
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