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Ahead of Oasis taking to the stage in Cardiff next month, Liam Gallagher has taken to social media and revealed that he has just one regret about the legendary band

Liam Gallagher has revealed his one major regret about Oasis just weeks before the band hit the road. The legendary Manchester-based band will be on stage together for the first time in 16 years next month for their mammoth Oasis Live ’25 tour.

Brothers Liam, 52, and Noel, 58, had been at loggerheads ever since the band split in 2009 and were often embroiled in tense feuds on social media and in interviews. But years before their split, an internal war is believed to have broken out between the warring siblings. Liam is said to have questioned the paternity of Noel’s eldest daughter, Anaïs, 25, in May 2000.

But after almost two decades of arguing, the brothers left fans in a state of disbelief last year when they announced their sensational return, almost 15 years to the day of their split. In just a matter of weeks, they will take to the stage at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium on July 4 for their first show.

However, Liam has now opened up about his one major regret about the band in an honest admission with a fan. “How does it feel singing songs with ur brother again? Like old times?” asked one fan on X, formerly known as Twitter.

Liam responded: “You know what it’s spiritual but I can’t help think about all those wasted years, what a waste of PRECIOUS time.” Oasis came to an end in 2009 following a disagreement between Liam and Noel backstage at the Rock en Seine Festival in Paris. A witness who saw them row said: “Liam was goading Noel constantly and then the two snapped.”

Liam also smashed up one of Noel’s guitars during the heated clash. The pair are due to perform over 20 dates starting on July 4, before completing the UK leg on September 28 at Wembley Stadium.

But could fans see the once-warring brothers again after their upcoming tour? Replying to a fan last week, Liam said: “Let’s see how this tour goes and if we still love each other after it.”

When asked by the Mirror how rehearsals are going, Liam told us: “Dangerous.” Meanwhile, videos have circulated on social media, with audio clips of the band apparently rehearsing the anthems Cigarettes & Alcohol and Fade Away. He told fans that it was his idea to have both songs on the setlist for the most anticipated tour.

Last week, the two brothers were seen heading to rehearsals for the first time. While the pair arrived separately, they had two very different methods of transport to the top-secret location. Liam was seen arriving in a chauffeur-driven van, surrounded by packets of Lockets and cough syrup to help his throat, while his older brother, Noel, took public transport and was seen on the District Line at Paddington station.

A source told the Mirror: “It was extremely exciting having Noel and Liam in the same room. The excitement for the tour is off the charts.”

The Beach Boys singer Brian Wilson has died at the age of 82 – Wilson was the eldest and last surviving of the three musical brothers who formed the American rock band in 1961

Brian Wilson, the musical genius who gave the Beach Boys their soaring harmonies and aching vulnerability, has died aged 82.

His family announced his death, although no cause was given. On the singer’s social media, his children posted: “We are heartbroken to announce that our beloved father Brian Wilson has passed away. We are at a loss for words right now. Please respect our privacy at this time as our family is grieving. We realise that we are sharing our grief with the world.” They signed off: “Love & Mercy” – a nod to the 2014 biographical film about the singer.

Immediately after news of his death emerged, tributes began to emerge on social media. Rolling Stone Ronnie Wood said: “Oh no Brian Wilson and Sly Stone in one week – my world is in mourning. So sad xx.” John Lennon’s son, Sean Ono Lennon, posted: “Anyone who really knows me knows how heartbroken I am about Brian Wilson’s passing. “Not many people influenced me as much as he did. I feel very lucky that I was able to meet him and spend some time with him. He was always very kind and generous. He was our American Mozart. A one-of-a-kind genius from another world.”

Wilson, the last surviving Wilson brother and the band’s creative engine, wrote timeless classics like Good Vibrations, God Only Knows and California Girls. The hits turned teenage longing into something more meaningful for millions of young people in the sixties. “I just wanted to write beautiful music,” Wilson once said. “That’s all I ever wanted to do.”

But behind the sun-kissed melodies was a man wracked with fear, mental illness and addiction. Born in 1942 in Inglewood, California, Brian Douglas Wilson was the eldest of three sons raised by a harsh and abusive father, Murry. Music became his escape.

Fascinated by the American quartet, the Four Freshmen’s and later Phil Spector’s ‘Wall of Sound,’ Wilson quickly developed an uncanny ear. He began writing songs with cousin Mike Love and, along with friend Al Jardine, formed the Beach Boys in 1961 with younger brothers Carl and Dennis. While the group embodied the all-American image of surfboards and hot rods, it was Wilson who infused the songs with soul and yearning.

Other hits like Surfer Girl, Don’t Worry Baby, and In My Room spoke for a teenage generation, earning him a fortune by the time he was 21. “I’d earned over a million dollars by the time I was old enough to vote,” he once said. But it came at a cost. “I had a lot of insecurities,” Wilson later admitted. “I used to lie in bed and dream that I could write songs that made people feel something inside.”

In 1964, while the Beach Boys were touring, Wilson had a panic attack and quit the road, freeing him to focus on the studio. What followed was Pet Sounds, a landmark 1966 album now regarded as one of the greatest in history. Layering orchestral instruments and diverse harmonies, Wilson created songs that immediately entered pop history.

The Beatles took notice. Paul McCartney called God Only Knows “the greatest song ever written” and said Pet Sounds directly inspired Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band. But the album’s commercial underperformance in the US and the pressure to top it sent Wilson spiralling.

He began work on Smile, a follow-up he described as “a teenage symphony to God.” Instead, it became a casualty of his deteriorating mental health. Wilson’s mind, so alive in music, began to become a constant issue. He used LSD and marijuana heavily and became paranoid, reclusive, and increasingly unstable. “I took a lot of LSD,” he once said. “It expanded my mind, but it also damaged it.”

By the early 1970s, Wilson had ballooned in weight and was living in isolation. He stayed in bed for months at a time, abusing cocaine, amphetamines and alcohol. At his lowest, he was reportedly hearing voices and unable to function. His wife Marilyn, whom he married in 1964, struggled to hold the family together as Wilson drifted further away.

They had two daughters, Carnie and Wendy, who would later form the group Wilson Phillips. But the marriage crumbled under the strain of his illness and drug use, ending in divorce in 1979. In the 1980s, desperate to save him, Wilson’s family turned to Dr Eugene Landy, a controversial therapist who placed him under 24-hour supervision.

Landy weaned him off drugs, helped him lose weight, and brought him back to the studio, but at a cost. The doctor became a Svengali-like figure, controlling Wilson’s finances, friendships and even co-writing credits. “He was like a dictator,” Wilson said later. “He wanted to own me.” A court order severed their relationship in 1992.

At the same time, Wilson met Melinda Ledbetter, a car saleswoman who became his wife, manager, and protector. With her support and proper psychiatric care, he re-emerged as an artist. “I am very, very grateful for Melinda coming into my life,” he said of her. “She taught me little things, taking one day at a time. She saved me. Not only this, she also got me off the cigarettes, I was smoking five packs a day, and it had started affecting my voice.”

In 2004, he finally completed Smile, the mythical lost album. The release was a triumph, drawing ovations and emotional tears from fans and critics alike. “It felt like I got back a part of myself,” he said. He would go on to tour Pet Sounds to sold-out halls, his once-angelic voice now weathered, but still exciting fans.

Though his music defined the California dream, Britain held a special place in Wilson’s story. The Beach Boys cracked the UK charts early with I Get Around and Do You Wanna Dance, and God Only Knows was a Top 5 hit in Britain before it gained traction in the US.

British artists adored him, but love for Wilson was universal among the world of pop.

Elton John called him “a one-of-a-kind genius.” The Rocketman singer said, “Pet Sounds is a landmark album. For me to say that I was enthralled would be an understatement. I had never heard such magical sounds, so amazingly recorded. It undoubtedly changed the way that I, and countless others, approached recording. It is a timeless and amazing recording of incredible genius and beauty.”

Bob Dylan once said of Wilson: “Jesus, that ear. He should donate it to the Smithsonian. The records I used to listen to and still love, you can’t make a record that sounds that way. Brian Wilson, he made all his records with four tracks, but you couldn’t make his records if you had a hundred tracks today.”

Paul McCartney added: “I figure no one is educated musically ’til they’ve heard Pet Sounds. I love the orchestra, the arrangements – it may be going overboard to say it’s the classic of the century – but to me, it certainly is a total, classic record that is unbeatable in many ways. I’ve often played Pet Sounds and cried.”

Bruce Springsteen said, “No greater world in rock and roll was created than that of the Beach Boys. The level of musicianship, I don’t think anybody’s touched it yet.”

U2’s Bono added: “The genius of his music is the joy that’s in it. I know that Brian believes in angels. I do too. But you only have to listen to the string arrangement on “God Only Knows” for fact and proof of angels.”

Wilson was awarded the Ivor Novello Award in 2003 and headlined Glastonbury twice in 2005 and 2017, winning new generations of fans. Despite his influence, Wilson’s life was rarely peaceful. He battled schizoaffective disorder and bipolar disorder for decades.

“I live with voices in my head,” he said in a 2015 interview. “They tell me bad things. But I try to drown them out with music.” Seven of his solo albums charted in the UK, and his songs have been covered by everyone, including Sir Elton John.

This always sold-out slouchy suede tote has finally come back in stock for under £90 – and it looks just like Molly-Mae’s designed handbag at a fraction of the price

Molly-Mae Hague is a well-known fan of designer handbags, as she’s recently been showing off her luxury clothes and accessory collection. One handbag she’s particularly fond of is a slouchy, suede YSL bag worth a couple of thousand pounds. If that’s outside of your budget, you’re not alone; most of us can’t afford to splash out a month’s rent on one tote. But this bag from Free People may be your solution for getting that designer look for less.

The previously sold-out Roma Suede Tote Bag from Free People is a top pick among shoppers, as it’s always swept off virtual shelves in a short period of time. But it’s finally back in stock, and it retails for under £90, posing a more affordable option than Molly-Mae’s YSL accessory.

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Effortlessly functional, this Free People tote bag boasts a slouchy hobo style that’s become a hot trend in the last year. Armed with two elongated shoulder straps for easy carrying, this bag is constructed from an all-over soft suede fabrication that seamlessly merges classic retro vibes with contemporary style.

Equipped with a zipper closure that ensures your belongings are kept safe and secure when you’re on the go, this sizeable tote is set to become your new everyday essential thanks to its roomy compartment, which measures 41.91 cm wide x 35.05 cm shoulder drop x 10.92 cm depth.

This accessory comes in traditional brown, matching Molly-Mae’s go-to bag, as well as various other shades that are destined to match any of your summer looks. Whether you’re searching for an iconic and versatile black, a sleek beige or a vibrant blue, this bag offers something for everyone.

Retailing for £88, this tote bag is a stand-out winner among Free People customers. Following its previous sold-out status, this number has maintained its favour with shoppers as it amasses plenty of 5-star reviews.

One thrilled customer shares: “Love this tote! It’s super roomy and soft, and honestly, my favourite bag ever. It fits everything I need, but I think it looks slouchier and more casual with less inside, if that makes sense. I was looking for the perfect-sized, soft hobo-like bag for ages, and I’m so glad I found this. Amazing feeling fabric, it honestly shocked me when it arrived for the price, so I think its absolutely worth the money.”

This shopper offers more praise: “This is one of my absolute favourite bags! Can you please bring back the winter white? I want to buy it! I currently own the black one. Thank you.”

Another buyer beams: “I have the vibrant green bag. I bought it at least a year ago. It fits so much inside. I get compliments all the time. It’s a very versatile color and goes with ANYTHING! You won’t be disappointed!”

And a fourth adds: “Very retro. Exactly what I have been looking for. So roomy, versatile and comfortable to wear! So cute, so me! I will be ordering the blue one next!”

Harvey Weinstein has been convicted of one count of sexual assault in his sex crimes retrial. He was acquitted of another, and jurors were as yet unable to reach a verdict on a third charge.

The split verdict meted out a measure of vindication to his accusers and prosecutors, but also to Weinstein after the landmark case was thrown into limbo. Weinstein, 73, denies sexually assaulting or raping anyone.

His initial conviction came five years ago amid the #MeToo movement; however, it was overturned last year. The case went back for retrial in the same Manhattan courthouse.

This time, the jury convicted the former studio boss of forcibly subjecting one to a criminal sex act in 2006. They also acquitted Weinstein of another criminal sex act charge from 2006.

Jurors were to continue deliberating on a charge that he raped another woman in 2013. Under New York law, the third-degree rape charge carries a lesser penalty than the first-degree criminal sex act offence.

The seven female and five male jurors started their fifth day of deliberations today by re-hearing accuser Jessica Mann’s testimony that he raped her in a Manhattan hotel room in 2013. They had asked to revisit the testimony.

Weinstein, 73, has pleaded not guilty to raping Mann and to forcing oral sex on two other women, Mimi Haley and Kaja Sokola. He maintains that he never sexually assaulted or raped anyone, and his lawyers portrayed his accusers as opportunists who accepted his advances because they wanted a leg up in the entertainment world.

Mann, who waived her right to anonymity, testified she had a consensual relationship with Weinstein that turned into rape, yet continued afterward. Weinstein was originally convicted of raping Mann in 2020 and forcing oral sex on Haley.

Sokola added her allegation last year after New York state’s highest court overturned the 2020 conviction and sent the case back for retrial. Weinstein is also appealing a 2022 rape conviction in Los Angeles.

All three women in the case have agreed to be named. Weinstein is facing a retrial after New York’s highest court overturned his 2020 conviction last year, ruling that prejudicial testimony had unfairly influenced the original outcome.

He is being retried on two of the original charges: raping an aspiring actor in a Manhattan hotel in 2013, and forcing oral sex on a production assistant in 2006.

A third woman, who was not part of the original case and has remained anonymous, has also come forward to accuse Weinstein of forcing oral sex on her in a New York hotel. He denies all allegations and has pleaded not guilty to all charges.

Weinstein’s lawyers have attempted to raise concern over his treatment at Rikers Island jail during his retrial. Last year they filed a legal claim against the city, seeking $5 million in damages over what they called “substandard medical care” and unsanitary conditions.

If you’ve been the victim of sexual assault, you can access help and resources via www.rapecrisis.org.uk or calling the national telephone helpline on 0808 802 9999

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Kind-hearted TV star Pete Wicks is urging Mirror readers to adopt Neapolitan Mastiff Theo who may only have months left to live because of a heart condition

For Pete Wicks, it was very much love at first sight. And as Theo the Neapolitan Mastiff bounds over and gives him a big, slobbery lick, the feeling is most definitely mutual.

“He is a big boy, clumsy, goofy, and a bit of a doughnut, but he’s so soft and gentle with this squishy, slobbery face, and I just absolutely love him,” Pete says.

As the presenter of TV show Pete Wicks: For Dogs’ Sake, he meets hundreds of dogs like Theo every year who are in desperate need of a home.

But he was left so moved by Theo’s heartbreaking story that Pete is now calling on kind-hearted Mirror readers to help.

Because loveable Theo, who is only four-years-old, has a life-limiting heart condition that means he may only have up to a year left to live.

Pete is desperate for him to find a loving home so he doesn’t have to spend his final days in kennels. And the star has even offered to pay for all Theo’s medical bills himself to lessen the financial load for anyone who adopts him.

“I’m not afraid to admit I’m very emotional when it comes to dogs but it hit me very hard, like a ton of bricks,” Pete says. “It’s impacted me quite a lot and makes me emotional now thinking about it…if you could meet him and just two minutes with him, he is this big, slobbery angel on Earth.”

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Theo has dilated cardiomyopathy which means that his heart struggles to work efficiently. He also has arrhythmia.

“We don’t know how long he’s got before heart failure. It could be months. It could be a year, but the likelihood is that as he gets older, it will get worse,” he says.

“He may not have a particularly lot of time left. He is being treated with different medicines, which are incredibly expensive, so I’ve offered to pay for these myself.”

Pete says he would have loved to have adopted Theo himself, who is currently living at Kenilworth Dogs Trust.

“I genuinely would love to but we’re at the beginning of filming for the next six months, which makes looking after him impossible,” he says.

“But its upsets me when I think of this dog spending whatever time he has left in kennels.

“If there ever is a dog that deserves to be at home and have however long he’s got left surrounded by a family, this is the dog.”

They first met while filming the new series of the smash-hit U&W show Pete Wicks: For Dogs’ Sake at Dogs Trust Kenilworth. Theo arrived severely underweight after being found as a stray.

For now, Theo, who weighs 52kgs, is being expertly cared for by staff, who have also fallen in love with him, particularly Louie his handler.

Given his heart condition, they have to manage Theo very carefully, who is a little limited in terms of the amount of exercise he is allowed.

“Keeping a young dog who’s kind of got this lust for life quite calm, especially when it’s a dog of his size, can be quite difficult,” Pete says. Instead they try and keep him stimulated in other ways such as through licky mats and puzzles, which Theo enjoys.

“We try to stimulate his brain in a way that kind of exercise would normally do, but keeps him fairly calm in the process,” he says.

According to the Dogs Trust, Theo would be happy in a home with teenagers aged 14 and above, and could live with another confident dog, following a successful meet-and-greet at the charity’s rehoming centre.

Emma-Jane Thomas, Rehoming Centre Manager at Dogs Trust Kenilworth, adds: “Theo is our resident gentle giant. He’s got a wonderful temperament and buckets of love to give, but sadly, his health condition and life expectancy is putting off potential adopters.

“We’re so grateful to Pete and the For Dogs’ Sake team for helping us spread the word about Theo and his search for a home.

“Until we are able to find him a permanent home, Theo will be taken care of by our wonderful team of volunteer fosterers and staff at Dogs Trust Kenilworth, but we know his forever sofa is out there somewhere. And with Pete Wicks giving him the celeb seal of approval, how could you possibly say no?”

Due to his size and energy. Theo will also need some support settling into a routine, including housetraining and gradually becoming comfortable being left alone. His ideal home would offer plenty of space and a peaceful routine, the charity says.

“If there ever there is a dog that deserves to live out the rest of his life surrounded by love, then it’s this one,” says Pete.

To apply to adopt Theo, visit www.dogstrust.org.uk/theo

Disgraced Hollywood titan Harvey Weinstein was found guilty of one sexual assault Wednesday and not guilty of another, with jurors still considering a rape charge at his retrial, at which three women recounted in graphic detail how he victimised them.

Weinstein was retried for offenses against two women, Jessica Mann whom he is alleged to have raped, and Miriam Haley whom he was found to have sexually assaulted, alongside new charges of assaulting ex-model Kaja Sokola.

He was found not guilty of those new charges at the tense proceeding in a Manhattan court on Wednesday.

Delivering the verdict of the seven women and five men of the jury on the Haley count, the foreman said: “Guilty.”

He shook his head when he was asked for a verdict on the rape of Mann, and said “not guilty” on the Sokola count.

Weinstein looked on impassively close by, seated in a wheelchair and wearing a dark suit as he has done throughout the six weeks of hearings.

But later the 73-year-old appeared to mutter “Not true” as he was wheeled out of court.

The judge ordered the legal teams for both sides not to speak to the media as the jury continued to deliberate on the outstanding charge.

The Oscar-winner’s conviction is a vindication for Haley, whose complaint in part led to the initial guilty verdict in 2020, and helped fire the “MeToo” movement that saw an outpouring of allegations from prominent women who were abused by men.

Weinstein underwent a spectacular fall from his position astride the world of Hollywood and show business in 2017 when the first allegations against him exploded into public view.

The movement upended the film industry, exposing the systemic exploitation of young women seeking to work in entertainment, and provoking a reckoning on how to end the toxic culture.

More than 80 women accused Weinstein of sexual misconduct in the wake of the global backlash against men abusing positions of power.