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Sir Rod Stewart, a legend of music and set to play at the Glastonbury Festival’s Pyramid Stage this weekend for the Legends set, revealed shocking news about his retirement from music.

Glastonbury 2025 has officially kicked off and music lovers around the world are in a frenzy to catch their favourite artists. Considered to be the holy grail of music festivals in the UK, this year’s Glasto is choc-a-bloc with music acts and massive headliners.

One of the most eagerly anticipated headliners during this year’s festival is none other than rock legend Sir Rod Stewart. All set to dazzle the crowd on Sunday, June 29, the rock icon will be closing the five-day musical bonanza, much to the excitement of fans.

The 80-year-old rockstar, who last performed on the Pyramid Stage 23 years ago, has been chosen as this year’s Legend’s slot headliner for Worthy Farm in Somerset’s renowned grounds.

Stewart is making history as the first artist to have both headlined Glastonbury and received the legends billing, having previously shared top billing at the festival in 2002 with Coldplay and Stereophonics. Sir Rod is stepping into the shoes of music greats like Elton John, Dolly Parton, Barry Gibb, Shania Twain, and Kylie Minogue who have previously shouldered the Legends mantle.

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However, his emergence from the festival’s top spot has also produced some notable headline-grabbing moments.

Back in 2023, the singer had made a shocking statement about retiring which catapulted fans of the icon into despair. During an interview alongside Boy George whilst promoting their then-upcoming tour together, Stewart had told the BBC: “I’m not retiring. But I want to move on. I had great success with The Great American Songbook, all-American standards, and I’ve just done a swing album with Jools Holland, which is going to come out next year, so I want to go in that direction.”

He continued, “I just want to leave the rock ‘n ‘roll stuff behind… maybe for a while.”

However, soon after the interview made headlines, the legend took to social media platform X (previously Twitter ) and clarified his statements, saying: “I shall never retire! I was put on this earth to be a singer and will keep doing so for as long as the good lord lets me.”

He continued, “In a series of tweets, I’ve mentioned that my newest passion is big band/swing music, and I’m very eager to share it with you when we wrap up this greatest hits tour.”

“Over the past six decades, I have written and sung songs that I have never turned my back on. They resemble my kids. I made them out of love. I’ll always return to them, just like I did after the 26-million album-selling Great American Songbook series, I shall say.

The rocker concluded, “I look forward to seeing you on the road with all the hits, and I can’t wait to introduce you to my new swing album next year.”

However, the singer once more made an appearance to hang up the microphone in 2024, at least during his extensive world tours.

In an Instagram post, Rod wrote: “This will be the end of large-scale world tours for me, but I have no desire to retire. I love what I do and I do what I love. I’m fit, have a full head of hair and can run 100 metres in 18 seconds at the jolly old age of 79.”

He continued, “I’d like to move on to a smaller, more intimate tour of the year after next with the Great American Songbook and Swing Fever.” I might not, though. The unclear Sir Rod Stewart

However, it seems as though everything works out as planned as Sir Rod continued to provide Glasto 2025’s audience with the performance of his lifetime.

The rocker, who is currently leading the lineup this year, said in a statement that he is “proud, ready, and more than capable of delighting and titillating my friends at Glastonbury.”

After being approached by Emily and Michael Eavis, the Maggie May singer jumped at the chance to play the prestigious teatime slot, which is frequently reserved for the elite of music. However, Sir Rod has revealed that accepting this coveted position carries a significant financial risk.

The music legend disclosed that accepting a performance at Glastonbury’s legendary slot will cost him a cool $300, 000 (£237, 780), which he first revealed on talkSPORT Breakfast earlier this year. When questioned about how quickly he accepted the offer, he responded, “Immediately. It’s a great honor.

Then he admitted, “It will cost me a fortune to do it: $300, 0000.” I need to bring all of my band back from America, and Glastonbury won’t, of course. However, I would have done it if it had cost me $1 million. It’s a great honor to do this. It is truly the greatest honor.

In another appearance, this time on the Sidetracked podcast, Sir Rod shared: “Believe it or not, my kids, three of them, all bought their own tickets, because Glastonbury give nothing away. Nothing. Everybody asks me for tickets. All the time. Everywhere. People just come out of the woodwork. ‘Oh, you haven’t spoken to me for 25 years. Any chance I could have a ticket?'”.

The rock aficionados are also having a bad time with the money, though. As he prepares for his iconic performance at Glastonbury, Sir Rod Stewart is never-feying in his health.

Having battled multiple severe health issues previously — including thyroid and prostate cancer — the celebrated musician is taking drastic steps to ensure he’s in prime condition for his big performance.

Roman Kemp claims Simon Rimmer, the presenter and chef behind Sunday Brunch, made the worst pie he’s ever had, but it wasn’t the star’s cooking that caused the problem.

TV host Roman Kemp has opened up about his less-than-pleasant culinary experience on Channel 4’s Sunday Brunch, where he was served a fish pie by chef Simon Rimmer.

On their podcast Introducing About, singer Tom Grennan, 30, chews the fat with… Roman, 32, was forced to admit that Simon’s dish during the program was the most disappointing pie he’s ever had, calling it the “worst bit of fish pie” he had ever had.

Eating fish pie at dawn turned out to be the only reason he was off, explaining that despite his affection for both Simon and Tim Lovejoy, Sunday Brunch was the only option. You stay there a long time. Love Tim and love Simon, but it’s too early for a long show.

When asked for his thoughts on the dish while still reeling from the early hour, Kemp openly admitted, “It was 8am and I’m trying to stomach this fish pie and they came over and said “What do you think?” I detested this, and I admitted that I didn’t like it.

Roman’s startling admission comes after viewers praised a new addition to Sunday Brunch’s presenter lineup.

While usually the dynamic duo of Simon and Tim Lovejoy steer the ship, the latter has recently taken a brief hiatus, ushering in TV favourite Vicky Pattison to fill his shoes.

Announcing her stint on the show, an excited Vicky shared on Instagram: “I HAVE SOME EXCITING NEWS! ! ! !”.

The much-loved presenter said, “This week, it is an absolute honor for me to be wearing a slightly different hat as a long-time friend of @sundaybrunchc4! While @timlovejoy_official enjoys a much-deserved break, my good friend @rimmersimon will be my co-host. “!.

She continued, “I am buzzing like an old fridge to chat to all of our gorgeous guests, eat some delicious food, and hopefully give anyone watching and nursing a hangover a little light comedy reprieve.”

Vicky’s arrival on Sunday Brunch greeted viewers with joy. While chatting with the guests, one fan said, “Joke about Vicki any way you want, but it’s nice to have some female perspective and co-presentation on the sofa.”

Another viewer quickly responded with “What a breath of fresh air @VickyPattison is #SundayBrunch,” and another praised the change, saying that “I honestly don’t think Tim should go, but having Vicki is a nice change from two bald blokes being bloke and exciting only really by any footie talk #sundaybrunch.”

As fans hailed her as the “epitome of a Wimbledon lady,” Molly-Mae Hague won the admiration at Wimbledon last year in a flattering white maxi dress that “suits all shapes.”

Tomorrow (June 30), the highly anticipated Wimbledon tournament, will debut, making it the ideal time for tennis stars and enthusiasts to showcase their stylish interpretations of the timeless “Woods” theme. Molly-Mae Hague stunned at last year’s event with a sophisticated white maxi dress that might just be one of the most memorable courtside ensembles to date.

The former Love Island star took to Instagram to showcase her Wimbledon-inspired outfit, donning Odd Muse’s £125 The Ultimate Muse Collar Maxi Dress, which earned her a flurry of compliments from fans. “Omg the epitome of a Wimbledon lady right there wow” gushed one admirer, while another fan raved: “The @oddmuselondon dress is stunning on you!!!” A third follower begged for details on her outfit, asking: “Where’s this dress from”, and a fourth fan couldn’t get enough, exclaiming: “Obsessed with this look and that bag is unreal”.

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This one style of wellies is worn by all of Glastonbury’s best-dressed celebrities.

A chic, loose chignon bun and a sleek, quilted black Chanel bag elevated Molly-Mae’s outfit. The Odd Muse dress itself, which had a sleek, elegant silhouette and luxurious details, was the real show-stopper, though.

The dress’s sleeveless design makes it ideal for the warmer months while also featuring a classic, crisp collar and button-down front, giving it a timeless, classic shirt dress feel. The dress features front slits and tailored darts, giving it a flattering silhouette that is appropriate for all body types, and is made of lightweight, sumptuous fabric.

You’re in luck if you want to purchase Molly-Mae’s Wimbledon dress in all XXS to 3XL sizes right now. Additionally, it comes in black and grey if all-white isn’t your thing.

Last year, Molly-Mae’s dress created such a stir that several other designs are available this year that have a similar look. For instance, Karen Millen’s £119 Cotton Top Stitch Woven Midi Shirt Dress has a collared neckline and fitted shirt dress design that Karen Millen also possesses. It has a more flowing midi-length skirt and a classic sleeveless fit to protect your shoulders from the sun, as well as a halter neck.

The Heidi Viscose-Linen Belted Midi Dress in White from Reiss is currently on sale for a bargain, down from £78 to £80. With a belted waist and floaty linen-blend material, it has a slightly more relaxed, breezy vibe that makes it ideal for sunbathing in the summer.

The rap punk duo Bob Vylan’s performance on Saturday has sparked outrage among the Glasgowtown organizers, who have since remained silent.

Rap punk duo Bob Vylan’s rapper Bobby Vylan sung the chants “Free, free Palestine” and “Death, death to the IDF” during their performance on Saturday. Their performance came just before the controversial Irish group Kneecaps, when a member of the rap trio suggested fans “start a riot” outside his bandmate’s upcoming court appearance.

There is no place at Glastonbury for antisemitism, hate speech, or incitement to violence, according to festival bosses, according to a statement released by festival organizers. “Their chants very much crossed a line,” the statement said.

The Labour MP warned that both Glastonbury and the BBC had “questions to answer” following the chants that Health Secretary Wes Streeting and the Israeli embassy blasted this morning. It was then described as a “pretty shameless publicity stunt.”

He told Sky News’ Sunday Morning with Trevor Phillips, “I thought it was appalling, to be honest, and I think the BBC and Glastonbury have some questions to answer about how we saw such a spectacle on our screens.”

“But I also believe it to be a pretty shameless publicity stunt, and for that reason, I don’t really want to indulge too much.”

He claimed that the humanitarian crisis and the fact that Israeli settlers attacked a Christian village this week should be the subject of conversation in Israel and Gaza.

All life is precious, he continued, “whether it’s a Palestinian or an Israeli, whether it’s a Christian, a Jew, or a Muslim, because we saw that chant at a music festival, when there were Israelis who were murdered, kidnapped, raped, or in some cases still held captive.”

All life is sacred, they say. And I find it quite revolting that there is a state in this conflict where you can cheer on either side like a football team.

He responded, “The broadcaster has questions to answer, but I do not know what the editorial and operational challenges” are of taking such action,” when asked whether the BBC should have cut the live feed.

The Israeli embassy, however, stated that the events on Saturday had “deeply disturbed” it.

Videos of the incident, which were posted online, show a member of Bob Vylan yelling the phrase to the crowd, and police are looking into the incident.

Before Irish band Kneecap, whose member Mo Chara recently filed for a criminal record after allegedly waving a Hezbolla flag on stage during a performance.

The Embassy of Israel in the United Kingdom is deeply disturbed by the inflammatory and hateful language being used at the Glastonbury Festival, according to a statement from the embassy.

When such slogans are delivered before tens of thousands of festivalgoers and met with applause, they continued to say that they “advocate for the destruction of the State of Israel.”

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Rod Stewart will play the Sunday “legends” slot at Glastonbury this Sunday, the Maggie May hitmaker recently revealing his concerns prior to the performance.

Iconic singer Sir Rod Stewart has candidly expressed his distaste for one particular aspect of his highly anticipated performance at Glastonbury, while also revealing a specific request he’s made.

In a special Glastonbury edition of the BBC Sidetracked podcast with Annie Macmanus and Nick Grimshaw, the ‘Maggie May’ singer discussed his upcoming gig on the festival’s renowned Pyramid Stage.

Rod will be appearing on the Sunday “legends” slot at Worthy Farm, emulating music legends like Dolly Parton, Lionel Richie, and Kylie Minogue, having previously performed on the stage in 2002 with Coldplay and Stereophonics.

When asked what he thought of being labeled a “legend,” Rod responded that he was comfortable with the term and that he “don’t mind.” I believe I merit it, after all. I just wish the time wasn’t called the “teatime slot.”

Before the musician himself called the label “horrible,” Rod continued to explain why he wasn’t a fan of the traditional name for his performance time, which Annie acknowledged sounded “old.”

Rod explained how he was preparing for the show, saying, “We’re working on the set list, but not too hard. Although it’s not Glastonbury, I want to try and treat it like any other game, you know.

He further made it clear that he wanted to go on stage longer because he only had an hour and fifteen songs, and that he wanted an extra hour and a half. You’re aware that this will undoubtedly be my last time doing it.

Rod says he’ll drink a few glasses before his Glastonbury performance to stop the thirst. He said he wants it to be memorable, but he’ll just go in, have a few drinks, and enjoy himself like I’ve always done it all my life instead.

Meanwhile, Rod’s wife Penny Lancaster has spoken candidly about her concerns for her husband, admitting that recent losses in his family have led him to reflect on his own life and consider how long he’s got left. However, the famous singer continues to keep her on her toes.

Penny responded to a question on the “We’re Not Getting Any Younger” podcast about whether Rod still made her feel young, saying, “He does, he does.”

She also pondered, “You know when you’re 80, you’re like, you’re like, you’re like, you’re like, you’re like, you’re like, you’re like, you’re like, you’re like, you’re like, you’ve got to be 80, and he’s wondering to himself, he’s lost his two brothers, maybe, How long have I got?” ‘”.

Orlando Bloom donned an eye-catching outfit to the wedding of Amazon tycoon Jeff Bezos, giving the impression that he had left his recent breakup with Katy Perry behind him.

Orlando Bloom appeared care-free as he jetted off to Venice to enjoy the wedding of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez. But it was only a few days ago that it was confirmed the 48-year old actor had split with Katy Perry following their nine year relationship.

As he relaxed and reclined on a speedboat that was cruising along the Venice Canal, the father of one was pictured wearing a black and white polka-dot pyjama set that matched his pyjama suit.

Orlando finished his look by wearing a black vest top and jewelry around his neck, with the top unbuttoned.

The actor known for his role in Pirates of the Caribbean was seen taking a leisurely stroll with Sydney Sweeney and Tom Brady earlier that day.

The day before Orlando attended the nuptials of Jeff and Lauren on his own as Katy fulfilled her tour commitments.

And according to US Weekly, a source close to the pair, who also has a daughter, claimed the couple broke up peacefully.

Although Katie and Orlando have split, the source told the publication. At the moment, it’s not contentious. Katy is obviously upset, but she is relieved that she didn’t have to go through another divorce because that was her worst experience.

The source continued that the singer’s nine-year relationship had been in the makings because they had been living essentially apart since he had been on tour.

The insider explained that their relationship has been “tense for months” and that they have been “living apart” since Katy has been touring.

The couple started dating again in 2016 while attending the Golden Globes, but they broke up afterward.

We can confirm that Orlando and Katy are taking respectful, loving space at this time, according to a joint statement that was released at the time.

However, Katy’s tweet was much more direct, writing, “HOW BOUT A NEW THINKING FOR 201? ” You can still be friends with and/or love your former partners! No one is a victim or a villain, so “get a life, y’all”!

By the time the couple was settled, Orlando had already proposed wearing a diamond engagement ring.

The pair posted a zoomed-in photo of themselves holding the ring in perfect focus to let fans know about the news.

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