Oasis reunion planning begins as agent plots comeback shows at iconic venue
SPECULATION about an Oasis reunion has reached new heights as brothers Liam and Noel Gallagher have both begun to flirt with the idea, sending fans into a frenzy.
I am told a serious play for a massive four-night set of concerts at Knebworth, Herts, in 2025 is being made by Liam’s live agents Wasserman.
It would be the first time the band have played together since performing at V Festival in August 2009.
The Manchester rockers played two record-breaking shows in the grounds of stately home Knebworth in 1996, performing in front of 250,000 people in total.
One-time rival Robbie Williams then broke that record in 2003 when he played to 375,000 people over three nights at the Hertfordshire estate.
The venue has a capacity of around 125,000 people.
A source said: “It’s very early days for the plan, and the proposed dates are a long way off. But if all members agree to do it, history will be made.
Can’t rule it out
“Tickets would sell like hot cakes and fans would rejoice in seeing the band together again.
“It would be the perfect way for Oasis to come back together again and wouldn’t involve a tiresome touring schedule.”
Currently both Noel and Liam are tied up with their own solo albums and touring dates for next year.
But if all members can agree to the terms, 2025 would work for both of them.
This month guitarist Bonehead revealed that he wanted the band to reunite in 2024 to celebrate the 30th anniversary of their debut album Definitely Maybe
Last week, BLUR front-man Damon Albarn predicted a reunion, telling The Sun: “I can guarantee they’re going to reform. In fact, I’ve put money on it.
“They’re brothers and it would be wonderful to see them reconcile.”
Meanwhile, I revealed earlier this year that Liam and Noel are on speaking terms again.
Liam’s spokeswoman declined to comment, but the singer responded to a fan on Twitter who asked about the possibility of a reunion, writing: “It’s happening.”
Noel also seemed more open to the idea.
He admitted he is getting along “brilliantly” with his sibling at the moment and can no longer rule it out.
He said: “You should never say never, but it would have to take an extraordinary set of circumstances.
“That’s not to say that those circumstances would never come about.”
I would say four nights a Knebworth would be pretty extraordinary . . .
Caught live: Lewis Capaldi
LEWIS Capaldi took to the stage for a Q&A night to celebrate the release of his new album Broken By Desire To Be Heavenly Sent – and revealed how problematic it is making music these days.
After singing tracks including Someone You Loved and Wish You The Best, he said: “The hardest song I wrote on the album was Pointless. I got this really good idea for a verse. Then I wrote the chorus and the middle eight and I sent it to someone and I said, ‘Do you think we will get sued?’. They were like, ‘Yes. Do not release it’. So I had to change it.”
He told Friday’s crowd at Pryzm nightclub in South West London: “Luckily I wrote the song with Ed Sheeran, Johnny McDaid and Steve Mac and they have great lawyers.”
Earning her stripes
CANDICE SwanePoel has earned her stripes in this tiger-print bikini.
The Victoria’s Secret Angel mixed it up with some denim style for a Tropic of C photoshoot.
The South African model has also caught the eye of Harry Styles, making her the 7th Angel he has dated.
The former One Direction singer, who first met Candice while performing at a 2017 Victoria’s Secret show in Shanghai, Split from actress and director Olivia Wilde in March.
It seems there may be a new power couple in town.
1D? Get ready for 3D
THERE has been a mini One Direction reunion – just over seven years after the boys put the band on ice.
I can reveal that Liam Payne headed to the studio with his former 1D bandmates Niall Horan and Louis Tomlinson in Los Angeles, where he has been working on his eagerly awaited second album.
I am told the trio recorded a track for Liam’s record, with guest vocals from Niall and Louis.
An insider said: “Liam is great pals with Niall and Louis, so loved catching up with them while they were all in LA. Being in the studio together felt natural, so they all jumped on a track.
“It was second nature to them singing together and felt like old times. They had a right laugh.
“Producers are hoping Liam includes it on his finished album, fans will love it.”
Group chat
Liam, who is looking better than ever with his new sober lifestyle, sent One Direction fans into a frenzy last week when he revealed the band had set up a new group chat.
Asked during last week’s KSI and Joe Fournier boxing match at the OVO Arena in Wembley, North West London, about a reunion, fight fan Liam said: “I don’t know — but we just started a new group chat, so that is something” The interviewer told the camera, “1D is back soon”, after which Liam simply shrugged as he kept tight-lipped about any comeback.
The band announced they were going on hiatus in 2016 to work on individual projects.
Meanwhile, Harry Styles is tied up with his own solo world tour and Zayne Malik has increasingly kept a low profile.
Last month, Harry dropped a hint to his pal James Corden on the final Late Late Show in the US.
James said: “Yes or no, will there be a One Direction reunion?”
Harry responded: “I think I would never say never to that. If there was a time when we wanted to do it, I don’t see why we wouldn’t.”
Fingers crossed.
Kamille's Nile high
BRIT Award-winner Kamille has revealed Nile Rodgers gave her and Beyonce the same advice about following their own instincts.
She was dubbed the fifth member of Little Mix after writing Black Magic and Shout Out To My Ex, and scooped the Outstanding Song Collection gong at the Ivor Novello Awards on Thursday.
Kamille worked with CHIC legend Nile on her track Muscle Memory at Abbey Road Studios and explained: “He said to me what he said to Beyonce when they were working on Cuff – ‘You just need to do what feels right for you and you need to ignore everybody else. If this is music that comes from your heart, you need to put it out and that is all that should matter’.”
She added: “He took it to the next level and made it a Nile Rodgers-sounding record, which for me is just such an honour.”
Comer what may
JODIE Comer was easy to spot on the red carpet in New York.
The Killing Eve actress looked sensational for the Drama League Awards on Friday.
Jodie, who played Villanelle in the series, teased it may not be the end for her character, who was shot and fell in the Thames.
She said: “I don’t like thinking of her floating around the River Thames. So I think she crawled out.”
Lottie in Oz lover breakup
LOTTIE Moss has split from boyfriend Daniel Steel after they struggled to maintain their long-distance romance.
The younger sister of supermodel Kate Moss confirmed her romance with the Australian model, who is also a part-time firefighter, during a day out together at Perth Zoo in Oz in January.
But I can reveal the couple have called time on their whirlwind romance.
Daniel is still based in Australia, while Lottie splits her time between Los Angeles and London.
A pal said: “Lottie is happily single and is dipping her toe into the world of dating again.
“They tried to make it work, and even talked about moving to be closer to each other, but it meant leaving their old lives behind.”
I am sure Lottie has plenty of eligible men lining up.