Shaun Ryder: Last News

A Channel 4 star has been found dead at his home in London.

Happy Mondays and Black Grape, has died aged 60.Tributes have been paid from a number of Wagstaff’s friends and colleagues, including Bez, who posted a retro image of Black Grape on his Facebook page on Saturday (March 22), adding: “Mr Paul Wagstaff (Wags), remembering the good times. RIP my friend.”Wagstaff was part of the band Paris Angels, who emerged during the Madchester period in the late 1980s. Closely associated with the burgeoning acid house scene and the legendary Hacienda nightclub, their funky indie dance music was exemplified by singles such as ‘Perfume’ and ‘Scope’.When Shaun Ryder and Bez formed Black Grape in 1993 after the dissolution of Happy Mondays, they recruited Wagstaff on guitar.

Shaun Ryder has denied allegations of “punching” and “knocking out” from his former Happy Mondays bandmate Rowetta.Back in December the band announced that they had parted ways with the vocalist and percussionist after 34 years.Rowetta joined the band back in 1990 and was featured on the band’s single ‘Step On’, which peaked at Number Five on the charts. She went on to appear on their third and fourth studio albums, ‘Pills ‘n’ Thrills and Bellyaches’ and ‘Yes Please!’, and joined the band for three world tours.At the time of her departure, things seemed amicable, with the band sharing a statement that said: “Happy Mondays thank Rowetta for her services and wish her the best for the future.”Now though, Rowetta has accused Ryder of punching her during an incident that allegedly occurred while Happy Mondays were performing at Dublin’s Witness Festival in 2000.On Wednesday (February 26), she took to Twitter/X to share a screenshot of an NME report published at the time that detailed an alleged fight that had broken out between the two at the festival.Witnness Festival 2000I am not a liar.I also have correspondence detailing everything between myself & the band management during the tour where I was on a 16 bed bus with mainly men I hardly knew.Neetsy & her boyfriend , Bez & his dogs & Shaun + 1 were in lovely hotels.

Bez has teased plans for a new Happy Mondays album – their first since 2007’s ‘Uncle Dysfunktional’.Last November, NME spoke to Shaun Ryder and his maraca shaking sidekick about the band’s plans to get “back at it” with music in 2025.Asked at the time how 2024 had been for the Mondays, Ryder replied: “Quiet, because we kind of knocked it on the head in 2024. We went out doing Black Grape and Mantra Of The Cosmos, so in 2025 we’ll be back at it.”Bez added: “We’re getting the band back together again…again!”Now, Bez has said the band are working on a new album after being persuaded to get back into the studio by their manager Alan McGee.A post shared by NME (@nmemagazine)He told The Sun: “There’s talk of a new album to come, which I’m really fucking looking forward to. It’s going to be visionary.

Black Grape have announced details of a new UK tour, celebrating 30 years of ‘It’s Great When You’re Straight, Yeah’.The record was shared by the duo – comprised of Shaun Ryder and Paul Leveridge (aka Kermit) – back in 1995 as their debut album. It soon went on to top the charts in the UK and eventually gathered a Platinum certification.Now, marking three decades since the album was first shared, the band have confirmed that they will be hitting the road for a UK tour.Taking place across November and December, 11 shows have been announced, kicking off in Glasgow with an opening night at the QMU venue on November 28.

Shaun Ryder has responded to rumours that Zak Starkey is rejoining Oasis, after the drummer suffered a blood clot in his leg earlier this week.Ryder performs with Starkey (The Who) in the supergroup Mantra Of The Cosmos along with Bez and guitarist Andy Bell (Oasis, Ride). The band recently collaborated with Noel Gallagher on a new single, ‘Domino Bones (Gets Dangerous)’.On Tuesday (January 21), Mantra were forced to cancel a secret gig in London due to Starkey suffering a blood clot in his right leg.Ryder has since spoken to the Daily Star‘s ‘Wired’ column about Starkey’s condition, and addressed reports about his possible Oasis return.

Mantra Of The Cosmos have been forced to cancel a secret gig in Soho after drummer Zak Starkey was revealed to be suffering from a serious leg condition.The supergroup – consisting of Shaun Ryder (Happy Mondays, Black Grape), drummer Zak Starkey (The Who, Oasis), guitarist Andy Bell (Oasis, Ride) and Bez (Happy Mondays, Black Grape) – were due to perform at the Karma Sanctum Soho on Tuesday night (January 21), but had to cancel at the last minute.Per a press release, Starkey is suffering from a blood clot in his right leg, and has been ordered by a doctor to take blood thinners for the condition and to rest for two weeks. The diagnosis forced the cancellation of their performance, though the Soho party still proceeded with several A-listers in attendance.The cancelled gig came just days after Mantra Of The Cosmos performed a pair of shows in Liverpool on January 19 after releasing the psychedelic single ‘Domino Bones (Gets Dangerous)’ with Noel Gallagher.

Noel Gallagher has joined Mantra Of The Cosmos for a collaborative new single called ‘Domino Bones (Gets Dangerous)’.The supergroup – featuring Shaun Ryder (Happy Mondays, Black Grape), drummer Zak Starkey (The Who, Oasis), guitarist Andy Bell (Oasis, Ride) and Bez (Happy Mondays, Black Grape) – will release the song exclusively at the legendary Cavern Club in Liverpool.You can also purchase it via the venue’s official website – visit here to do so. The project is available on either red or blue vinyl.Ryder and co.

TV personality Gillian McKeith is well and truly in the Christmas spirit as she uploaded a video of herself dancing in the street wearing nothing but a Santa Claus bodysuit.The 65 year old bared her legs in the frosty air with a Santa hat on and tinsel wrapped around her waist to issue a festive plea to her Instagram followers. Gillian - who appeared on I'm A Celeb in 2010 - captioned the video: "Santa's got his sleigh, but YOU have something even better - your limitless potential.This holiday season, let's rewrite the narrative. You're not just here to get through the chaos.

Shaun Ryder biopic Twisting My Melon – in which he was due to star as the Happy Mondays frontman – has been halted due to creative disputes.Speaking to NME, the SAS Rogue Heroes actor revealed that he had laid down vocals for the Mondays’ Madchester anthems in preparation. “We even started recording some of the tunes like ‘Step On’ in the studio, so the train had left the station.

A legend in the jungle – with viewers, at least – I’m A Celebrity South Africa’s Gillian McKeith, 65, was known for being one of the show’s most divisive, drama-prone celebs. During series in 2023, we saw her rub her fellow stars up the wrong way with her sneaky stash of contraband – and who could forget her infamous ‘fainting’ episode back in 2010? Whatever your views on Jungle Gill, her quirky habits made for great telly. Her awkward reunion with former nemesis Shaun Ryder, 60, was hilarious to watch, with the Happy Mondays singer telling his fellow campmates, “Last time I wanted to kill her.” Here, in our exclusive interview, which took place after she’d secretly filmed the ITV1 show in 2023, the nutritionist told us her debilitating spider phobia showed no signs of going away and opened up on her salary… Hi, Gillian.

Happy Mondays have spoken to NME about the scrapped Shaun Ryder biopic and plans to get “back at it” with music in 2025. Watch our interview below.Before their “hysterical” appearance with Rita Ora during the ceremony went viral, Ryder and Bez from the indie icons caught up with NME on the red carpet of the MTV EMAs on Sunday (November 10) – held at the Co-Op Live arena in the band’s native Manchester.Asked about how 2024 had been for the Mondays, Ryder replied: “Quiet, because we kind of knocked it on the head in 2024.

Shaun Ryder and Bez’s cameo during the 2024 MTV Europe Music Awards, with some describing it as one of the highlights of the night.The 30th anniversary of the ceremony was held at the Co-Op Live Arena in Manchester last night (November 10) and hosted by Rita Ora for a record-breaking third time.While it featured live performances from Benson Boone, RAYE, Shawn Mendes, Teddy Swims, The Warning, LE SSERAFIM, Peso Pluma, Tyla, Busta Rhymes and Pet Shop Boys, it was an appearance from the Happy Monday stars that got fans talking on social media.During one segment, Ora went to speak to both Ryder and Bez, who were in the audience, and introduce them to viewers as “Manchester royalty”. Soon afterwards, Bez went on to take hold of the microphone and address the crowd.“Rita, let me tell you how lovely you are.

Happy Mondays legend Shaun Ryder says he doesn't expect to live much longer after he planned his funeral with bandmate Bez as part of a new Channel 4 series. The Salford-born star, who also fronts Black Grape and is a regular of Celebrity Gogglebox, has struggled with a number of health issues in recent years, and lost his brother Paul in 2022 - aged 58.

Celebrity Gogglebox star Shaun Ryder has opened up about using Ozempic after gaining weight over lockdown, revealing that he "ballooned up to 15 stone" due to his long-standing health condition. The Happy Mondays star has entrusted best mate Bez with planning his theoretical funeral for Channel 4's new show Celebrity Send Off, where famous duos plan each other's services. Shaun, 62, opened up to OK! about his health in an exclusive chat and said that he has been taking Ozempic - a medicine used to treat diabetes and for weight management - over the last few years.

Funerals are typically the only event where the guest of honour is unable to attend – but that’s all changed in new reality show Celebrity Send Off. In the three-part series, which will be available to stream on Channel 4, famous faces will plan their loved one’s funeral with help from Co-op Funeralcare experts. Celebrities, including Gogglebox couple Marcus Luther and Mica Ven and former athlete Kriss Akabusi and his daughter Shakira, will get the chance to see what could be in store for their send-offs once they’re gone.

Robbie Williams is set to perform at London’s BST Hyde Park this weekend – check out all of the stage times below.The ‘Angels’ singer is set to take over the park tomorrow (June 5), marking his only UK festival appearance this year. The British Summer Time show will be a UK exclusive for the singer, where he’s set to perform hits like ‘Rock DJ’ and ‘Let Me Entertain You’.Seal, Gaz Coombes, Kate Nash, Soft Play, Shaun Ryder’s Black Grape, James Smith, Ellur, Davina Michelle, Ryan Gibb and Ben Kidson will be serving as opening support for the show.The set times for the show have been now been revealed.

A host of famous faces have been given the chance to expiernce their own funeral. The show, dubbed Celebrity Send Off, is a three-part mini-series where celebs are tasked with organising a mock funeral for their famous partner. With the guidance and advice of experts from Co-op Funeralcare, viewers will see the stars reveal how they'd like their own funerals to be conducted one day.

Seal, Gaz Coombes, Kate Nash, Soft Play and more have been announced as the special guests for Robbie Williams‘ London BST Hyde Park show.The British pop icon will take to the stage on Saturday, July 6, following previously announced headliner Andrea Bocelli who will top the bill on the Friday (July 5).The British Summer Time performance will be a UK exclusive for the singer, where he’s set to perform hits like ‘Rock DJ’, ‘Let Me Entertain You’ and ‘Angels’.Other guests that have been announced for Williams’ date include Shaun Ryder’s Black Grape, James Smith, Ellur, Davina Michelle, Ryan Gibb and Ben Kidson. You can purchase any remaining tickets here.Speaking about his headlining gig at London’s Hyde Park in a press statement, Williams shared: “It’s an honour to be back headlining BST Hyde Park alongside an incredible line-up of music talent.

Get ready for a fresh batch of celebs and some familiar faces to grace your screens on Celebrity Gogglebox.The star-studded version of the popular Channel 4 show is back for its sixth series on Friday night, 7 June, with some of the nation's most-loved personalities opening their homes to viewers and sharing their thoughts on the week's most buzzed-about TV moments. Fan favourites like Rylan Clark and his beloved mum Linda are back on the sofa for another round, as are Happy Mondays icons Shaun Ryder and Bez, but there will also be some new famous faces joining the line-up this time.

An exhibition celebration 10 years of an iconic Adidas collection is coming to the North West. The Adidas SPZL Exhibition will be opening in Darwen and will feature an intimate performance by Salford's Shaun Ryder and his band.