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Oasis was supported by Richard Ashcroft ahead of their epic reunion gig in Cardiff last night, but one fan was caught using Shazam during one of The Verve star’s iconic songs

An Oasis fan watching the reunion gig in Cardiff last night has gone viral after being caught using Shazam to identify what many reckon is one of the greatest songs of all time. The Britpop sensations were supported by Richard Ashcroft at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff who treated fans to The Verve’s classic Bittersweet Symphony.

The iconic track from 1997 has been named one of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time by Rolling Stone magazine, but one fan in the stadium appeared to have never heard of the masterpiece. In a clip shared on TikTok, in which a woman can be seen using the app to identify the song, one irate fan wrote: “Did they just Shazam the national anthem? Imagine not knowing the greatest song of all time. “

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Quickly flocking to the comments section, others sensationally fumed that the woman didn’t deserve her ticket to the gig, which has been sold out for months.

They complained: “Seriously! I couldn’t get a ticket because of these people. ” Another ranted: “This is the people who got our tickets. ” While a third said: “If you don’t know Bittersweet Symphony we can’t be friends. There’s no way I lost tickets to someone Shazamming one of the most popular songs of the Britpop era. “

Despite the mad rush for tickets when Oasis announced their reunion last year, with many fans complaining they couldn’t get one or were being asked to pay through the nose, 70,000 lucky people did manage to go to the glittering gig last night.

The special evening at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium marked the start of the Gallagher brothers’ epic world tour – and it didn’t disappoint.

The crowd were blown away by both Richard and Oasis as the Supersonic stars delivered an electrifying set, packed with energy and nostalgia.

Taking to social media to share their reactions, many reckoned the gig was the ‘greatest rock n roll show of all time’ as they praised the ‘momentous’ occasion.

Comments included: “LIAM SOUNDS SO F****G GOOD! ! ! OASIS ARE BACK. THIS IS BETTER THAN JESUS’ RETURN! ! ” as another dramatically declared: “I died and ascended to a new plane. “

Also enjoying the gig was Noel’s daughter, Anais, who looked like she’d had a whale of a time as she posted a snap of herself with a pint of beer, wearing an Oasis shirt.

Captioning the photo, she simply wrote: “It’s great to be back” as many other fans agreed.

However, the 25-year-old’s mum, Meg Matthews, who was also at the concert, left before Noel came back on stage to perform Wonderwall, which was written for Meg by her ex when they were together.

Noel had originally claimed he’d written it on a rainy Tuesday night for his then girlfriend. Back in 1996, he said: “It’s about my girlfriend, Meg Mathews. She had a company which folded and she was feeling a bit sorry for herself. The sentiment is that there was no point in her feeling down, she has to sort my life out for me because I was in bits at the time. “

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Stories about Liam and Noel have been circulating online as their Oasis Live ’25 tour kicked off in Cardiff, and one fan shared an Oasis story which they claimed was the ‘best of all time’

Noel Gallagher is known for his dry sense of humour, however some Oasis fans are only just finding out about a cheeky prank the musician played on his brother Liam Gallagher for years.

Stories about Liam and Noel have been circulating online as their Oasis Live ’25 tour kicked off in Cardiff last night (Friday July 4), and one fan shared an Oasis story on X which they claimed was the ‘best of all time’.

The fan, named Paul, shared a screenshot from an article which revealed Noel spent years moving furniture around to ‘make Liam believe in ghosts’.

Captioning the post, Paul said: “Fairly certain that no Oasis story will ever be better than this. “

The Vice article referenced a story from The Mirror back in 2016. It reported that Noel had decided to play the prank on Liam and have ‘decades of fun’ as Liam is ‘terrified of evil spirits’.

Noel recalled at the time: “It’s highly amusing and if we were ever anywhere remotely spooky, we’d tell Liam that the house was haunted, particularly his bedroom.

“We convinced him his bedroom was haunted, so when he’d get up in the morning and go and have his breakfast, someone would go in and turn the pictures back to front, or f***ing move a lamp beside his bed across the other side of the room.

“He’d arrive pale: ‘Have you been in my f***ing room? ’ ‘No, why? ’ ‘You’ve been in my room, because now the f***ing lamp is in the toilet. ’ ‘No way, f***ing hell. Wow. ’

“Yeah, that was amusing. That was worth it. ”

The X post about the story has gone viral in the last few days, racking up more than 600,000 views.

One person called the tale “so good”, while another quipped: “The things people do to keep their spirits up! “

A third chimed in: “It’s just the sort of thing an older sibling would do! “

Noel and Liam’s first show at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium saw the pair out on stage together after ending a row which has lasted over a decade.

The brothers, from Manchester, came out to a roaring crowd and walked to the stage with their song “F**king in the Bushes” playing. They then performed their hit “Hello,” a thousands of pints were thrown into the air by fans.

Oasis played some of their biggest hits from the show, with the tour setlist featuring tracks such as Acquiesce, Morning Glory, Some Might Say, Bring It On Down, Cigarettes & Alcohol and Live Forever.

Oasis ticket prices have dropped to a jaw-dropping £72 for their Cardiff seats as more tickets are issued to allow fans to witness the Gallagher brothers reunite

The long awaited reunion of Oasis has kept fans on the edge of their seats since the announcement was made last year. Many at the time complained that tickets to the UK leg of their world tour were hard to come by due to issues with ticket sales website, or in fact the price was too high.

But now fans who missed on tickets now have the opportunity to watch their favourite band on stage for a fraction of the price.

Tickets for their Cardiff gig tonight, held at the Principality Stadium, have now been dropped to £72. 15 for tonight’s show on the resale site Twickets.

And this is for U34 Row 32. This was noticed when the filters for the price section of the website changed to “low to high”.

It comes after Liam shouted out to the crowd at last night’s show in Cardiff: “Are you having a good time? Is it worth the £40,000 you paid for a ticket?”

The rock band who took the nineties by storm with hits including Wonderwall, kick started their reunion tour Oasis Live ’25 in Cardiff.

This is the first location of many as they then make their way around the rest of the UK and the world.

Liam and Noel Gallagher were last seen on stage together 16 years ago before their well publicised fall out which resulted in the brothers not speaking to each other for many years.

But it looks as though the hatchet has been well and truly buried as the brothers came out on stage last night (July 4) hand in hand.

The pair treated fans to their iconic hits including Supersonic and Champagne Supernova.

Other UK cities on their tour list include Manchester Edinburgh, London and Dublin.

And as a nod to the iconic rock and roll group, the city of Cardiff have made a special effort to embrace the spirit of the group by laying on a number of Oasis themed treats.

Doughtnut brand WhoCult have provided residents and fans with Oasis Doughnuts at Digsy’s Dinner.

Health food shop Holland & Barrett have been offering free Kombucha to residents and Pizza Express have been running a limited edition Oasis inspired menu.

At the time of their reunion announcement it was uncertain whether the brothers would repeat old habits and lock horns once again, ahead of the Cardiff concert.

But according to body language expert Judi James, they appeared in harmony and put on a united front.

She told The Mirror: “It was really enough to see them on the same planet, in the same vicinity or on the same stage and getting through their set without anyone walking off.”

She added: “But they gave the fans a celebratory ritual that almost suggested an air of sibling peace and harmony, walking out with their arms raised together in acknowledgment. Analysis of the ritual is fascinating. It’s Liam who has grabbed Noel’s wrist to raise their arms, suggesting he’s the one wanting to push the idea that they’re reunited for real. “

Judi then explained: “He also places a confident and controlling hand onto Noel’s shoulder, raising his maracas in the air in what looks like a V sign to signal victory. “

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Charlotte Tilbury has knocked up to 50% off some of its bestselling make-up kits, including its ‘skin-blurring’ trio that delivers a smoother-looking complexion

Charlotte Tilbury has kicked off its summer sale, which sees beauty gift sets slashed by almost half price, making it the perfect opportunity to stock up on some make-up favourites.And one set caught our attention as being the ultimate kit for achieving a perfect, airbrushed base. The Airbrush Flawless Brighten & Glow Kit usually retails for £118, but with the handy 45% off, it’s now £64.90. Featuring a trio of Charlotte’s best-selling base products, this deal is definitely not one to miss.

So what exactly is included? First up is Wonderglow, Charlotte’s cult-favourite illuminating primer that essentially acts like a filter for your face. It gives the skin a smoothing, blurring effect and helps you achieve that natural, lit-from-within glow. Think of it like a radiant base layer that makes everything you apply on top look even better.

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Then there’s AIRbrush Flawless Foundation, the star of the show, delivering full coverage that stays put all day long. Infused with skin-loving ingredients like REPLEXIUM™, it not only covers but helps smooth out fine lines over time. The perfect combination of make-up and skincare.

Finally, there’s AIRbrush Brightening Flawless Finish, the finishing touch that brightens and smoothes without leaving you with that dreaded flashback. Inspired by Charlotte’s bestselling pressed powder, this version is perfect for waking up under-eyes and disguising any dark circles.

Not to mention that all three products are sweat proof, humidity proof, waterproof + transfer resistant, making this trio the perfect additon to your make-up bag in the sticky UK heat, and the ideal base for any summer wedding or occasion.

Charlotte Tilbury is not the only make-up brand delivering some amazing beauty deals. LookFantastic has knocked £12. 60 off the Urban Decay Naked 3 Palette and Setting Spray Bundle, bringing the price down from £63 to £50. 40

Mel B is set to tie the knot to the ‘love of her life’ in a luxurious London ceremony attended by her nearest and dearest including her celebrity pals later on today

Mel B has showed off her unique wedding preparations ahead of marrying the “love of her life” this weekend. The singer took to her Instagram to give a sneak peek to her followers where she showed one activity she’s doing to get ready for her special day.

The former Spice Girls star shared a photo of herself sat on the ground doing what looked to be a sound bath. She wore brightly coloured pyjamas and a gold sequin hat. She also had a stunning Tunisian beach backdrop behind her. Meanwhile, Mel captioned the post: “cant wait to marry the luv of my life,” along with two pink love heart emojis.

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Friends and fans of the star took to the comment section to share their well wishes. One wrote: “Yay Absolutely fantastic to see you happy and about to start your lifetime together. Happy for you. “

As a second said: “Mel B, you never needed a glow up, but I still think one is happening to you right now! Love this beautiful energy. ” While a third added: “no one deserves happiness more than you. And thank you, @rorymcphee for loving her the way she deserves. “

Mel is due to get married today along with her nearest and dearest in attendance. She is set to tie the knot with her fiancé Rory McPhee.

They will say their vows at St Paul’s Cathedral after being engaged for three years. Mel and Rory, 37, have known each other for years and first met when he was working as her hair stylist.

He’s co-founded salons such as Rory James, which is located in Horsforth, close to Mel’s own home city of Leeds. Rory is listed as an artist for Lee Stafford, with him credited as training others in the industry and acting as an ambassador in the educational role.

Mel’s fiancé is also said to be an artist for the brand Redken, which is part of the L’Oréal Group. His celebrity clients have included actor Christian Cooke, who is Mel’s cousin.

The two decided to give things a go romantically in 2018 and Rory popped the question in 2022. It has been rumoured that the pair are going all out for their wedding.

They are due to enjoy a meal, drinks and dancing after their nuptials at the luxury Shangri-La at The Shard in London. An insider said the wedding will be “huge” and the “most memorable event” but two of the Spice Girls are “too busy” to attend.

Posting a photograph of her and Melanie together at a recent event, Victoria Beckham sent her well-wishes as she won’t be at the event. In the caption she gushed: “Sending love to you @officialmelb! @rorymcphee is a very lucky man! xx”

Geri Halliwell will also not be going as she is supporting her husband Christian Horner at the British Grand Prix, which is being held at Silverstone Circuit between July 4 and July 6.

The summer holidays have officially started for Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis – and royal expert Jennie Bond has revealed what the Prince and Princess of Wales might have in store for them during their break

With the summer in full swing, the royals can finally look forward to their annual break. And the holidays have started even sooner for the children of the Prince and Princess of Wales, who have officially come to the end of another school year.

Prince George, 11, Princess Charlotte, 10, and seven-year-old Prince Louis are now on their summer break from Lambrook School before heading back to class in September. Their parents William and Kate will likely have some fun plans in store for their children – but before that, they both have a huge royal duty to carry out.

Next week will see them officially welcome French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte to the UK and take part in their glittering state visit. But once that huge duty is over, they can start to look towards their holidays – and royal expert Jennie Bond believes the break will be very different to the ones William used to enjoy when he was younger.

The former BBC royal correspondent told the Mirror: “The truth is that school holidays are ringfenced as private time for the Prince and Princess of Wales and their young family. And, these days, that means that their plans remain confidential and they are pretty much left alone.

“It’s a massive change from the days when William was a boy. Back then, the paparazzi regarded Diana, William and Harry as public property, no matter where they were. Thankfully, after the death of the Princess, things changed. And that must be a huge relief to the Waleses.

“That’s not to say William will disappear from public duties – there’s the incoming State Visit from President Macron, for example, and I’m sure there will be a handful of other engagements which he will take on. Catherine will devote herself largely to looking after the children, but we may see her at events like Wimbledon and the State Visit. “

It’s likely the Wales family will be keen to get away from their Windsor home, Adelaide Cottage and decamp to Norfolk, where they can immerse themselves in nature.

Just this week Kate, who spoke about her ‘rollercoaster’ recovery from cancer treatment and its life-changing impact, visited a wellbeing garden at a hospital to highlight the environment’s healing powers.

And Jennie believes the whole family loves the great outdoors. She explained: “The family is likely to be based at their Norfolk home, Anmer Hall, for most of the long summer break. They love the wide open spaces there, the freedom they have to explore the Sandringham estate and also to play, pretty unhindered, on the beaches.

“The Sandringham farm offers an opportunity for all sorts of fun for the children: tractors to watch, animals to feed and fruit to pick. The family is also very fond of the Scilly Isles and I wouldn’t be surprised if they spent a week or two there. “

But while any location for a holiday would remain private, Jennie says there is definitely one destination they will be paying a visit to this summer – Balmoral.

Each year, the royals head up to the Scottish Highlands estate to enjoy quality family time together with the King and Queen, enjoying picnics, barbecues and long walks.

And Jennie added: “They will almost certainly head north of the border for a week sometime in August when the King and Queen will be in residence at Balmoral.

“It’s a long-standing tradition that the family gather in Scotland to catch their breath, enjoy the peace of the countryside and just have fun being together.”