Oasis star confirms he WILL join Noel and Liam Gallagher for huge reunion gigs – and reveals group’s future

Andy Bell has confirmed my tale that he will be performing with Oasis on their huge sold-out tour this summer. 

The singer and guitarist has just finished a string of shows with his band Ride in Europe and is now gearing up for tour rehearsals with Noel and Liam Gallagher. 

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During an interview with Austrian newspaper Oe24, Andy was asked about Oasis and said: “I’m in and I’m really looking forward to it. 

“We’ll see each other on tour. Or rather, you’ll see me – I’ll hardly be able to see you in the audience.” 

Andy joined Oasis in 2000 to replace bassist Paul McGuigan, who quit during the recording of the band’s fourth album Standing on the Shoulder of Giants. 

Joining Andy on the line-up with Noel and Liam, as I revealed earlier this year, are Gem Archer, Bonehead and drummer Joey Waronker. 

Oasis’ co-manager Alec McKinlay yesterday told Music Week the reunion tour would be the only time fans would see the brothers performing together again. 

He said: “This is the last time around, as Noel has made clear in the press. It is a chance for fans who haven’t seen the band to see them, or at least for some of them to. 

“But no, there’s no plan for any new music.” 

Kylie having a ball 

Kylie Jenner normally can’t take her eyes off boyfriend Timothee Chalamet – but that all changed as she was transfixed by the basketball. 

She joined the actor courtside to watch the New York Knicks take on the Boston Celtics in the Big Apple. 

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Kylie was sucked into the action as the home team beat the Celtics 121–113. Her sister Kendall was also at the NBA match, along with Cardi B. 

The rapper, sitting next to her boyfriend, NFL footballer Stefon Diggs, is thought to finally be on the cusp of releasing her second album – the long-awaited follow-up to 2018 breakthrough record Invasion of Privacy. Hopefully it’s worth the wait. 

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Queens of the Stone Age have announced a concert film called Alive in the Catacombs. 

It’s the first time a live gig has been staged in the underground burial chambers below Paris, which was a dream of frontman Josh Homme. 

He said of the film, out June 5: “If you’re ever going to be haunted, surrounded by several million dead people is the place.

“I’ve never felt so welcome in my life. We’re so stripped down because that place is so stripped down, which makes the music so stripped down, which makes the words so stripped down. 

“It would be ridiculous to try to rock there. All those decisions were made by that space. 

“That space dictates everything, it’s in charge. You do what you’re told when you’re in there.” 

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Celine no to Euro return 

Celine Dion has confirmed she won’t perform during Eurovision, despite being in talks for months. 

The Canadian was asked about singing during the interval on Saturday night – 37 years after she won the contest for this year’s hosting nation Switzerland, with her song Ne Partez Pas Sans Moi. 

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In last night’s first semi-final on BBC One, a video message was shown where Celine said: “I would love nothing more than to be with you in Basel right now.

“Switzerland will forever hold a special place in my heart as the country that believed in me and that gave me the chance to be part of something so extraordinary.” 

She has been battling Stiff Person Syndrome for years, making it difficult to perform. 

It has not yet been revealed who will take the My Heart Will Go On singer’s place in the final. 

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The K’s have today released single The Bends (Here We Go Again) from their upcoming second album Pretty on the Internet. 

The indie four-piece, whose new record comes out on June 27, are in the middle of a headline tour and last night played a huge show at the Roundhouse in London. 

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Sam and Pete book buddies 

While his ex Zara is totally loved up with Louis, Sam Thompson is keeping himself busy with a change of career. 

The I’m a Celebrity winner has got himself a bumper book deal alongside his Towie pal Pete Wicks. 

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Insiders tell me the duo are working on the book, albeit with help from a ghostwriter, and should be announcing the project in the coming days. 

A source said: “After months of discussions, Sam and Pete have landed a book deal. Their podcast is already doing so well, so they wanted a new challenge and this is it. 

“It’s been the perfect distraction for Sam after his relationship with Zara ended but it’s not a tell-all. He won’t be airing their dirty laundry. 

“While the book is theirs and they are helping with ideas, I’m not sure either will be putting pen to paper. A ghostwriter has already started work on the project.” 

Lizzo is Real Busy 

After bouncing back with new single Still Bad, Lizzo is preparing to drop her next record Love in Real Life. 

She’s hitting the promo trail hard, kicking off with a performance at Amazon’s Upfront event in New York. 

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The US singer wore a red corset and mini-skirt as she joined celebs including Elizabeth Banks and Travis Kelce at the Beacon Theatre in Manhattan. 

She performed About Damn Time on stage with Jason Momoa, to hype up his new Amazon film The Wrecking Crew, before changing into a chic black dress and heading across the city to an interview with TV talk show host Andy Cohen. 

Lizzo also sat down with radio presenter Charlamagne Tha God and hit back at people who criticised her weight loss. 

She said: “Put me next to any pop star right now, I’m still bigger than them. I didn’t realise how much my body changed until I was filming the Love in Real Life music video. 

“I was in shock. It shocked me, because the way that I’m releasing weight has been a long, slow process.” 

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Joey Essex may claim he’s not the smartest – but at least his home is. 

The reality TV regular has teamed up with Amazon to front its latest campaign, which attempts to prove setting up a “smart home” is a lot easier than people might think. 

In the new ad, faux dipstick Joey gives fans a tour of his huge Essex home, which is fitted with a load of fancy mod cons such as Alexa-controlled blinds and Blink security cameras. 

Joey said: “I know some people might think you’ve got to be a genius to manage a smart home, but if I can do it, then anyone can. I love that Alexa sets the mood in my bedroom, while Blink gives me peace of mind there’s nothing lurking in the garden.” 

We’ll take you at your word, Joey. 

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Uni Usher’s wise words 

Fresh from feeding cherries to swooning fans during his residency at London’s O2 Arena, Usher picked up an honorary degree from Emory University in Atlanta. 

The Yeah! singer wore a cap and gown as he received the honour, and gave a speech to students about to start their degrees. 

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He said: “Don’t be afraid to wander into a space you don’t understand, as long as you bring compassion with you. Be willing to stretch. Be a little unrealistic. 

“Be a little delusional even, in the pursuit of happiness and fulfilment.” 

And as a note of advice from myself, don’t spend your entire degree getting drunk, because it really will bite you on the arse in your final year. 

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With their wedding just months away, Matty Healy and Gabbriette Bechtel are getting into the spirit of things. 

I’m told the pair invited their nearest and dearest to LA for a posh engagement bash to celebrate their nuptials. 

A source said: “Matty and Gab threw a fancy party and he flew his family over from the UK. 

“They hired a rooftop bar in LA and his parents Tim Healy and Denise Welch were there, along with one of his aunts and Gab’s family. 

“Matty and Gab are so excited about tying the knot and this was a really special celebration with the people they love the most.” 

Next month, Matty’s band The 1975 are headlining Glastonbury on the Friday night and it’s going to be a family affair there too. 

Unofficial stag do, anyone? 

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