Nile Rodgers, Liam Gallagher, FKA Twigs and more donate signed guitars and memorabilia to auction to help struggling workers

HBO‘s new LA Lakers drama.The actor is set to portray former Lakers owner Jerry Buss in the forthcoming basketball drama Winning Time: The Rise Of The Lakers Dynasty, which is due out next month.Reilly was the third choice for the role in the Adam McKay drama after Will Ferrell and Michael Shannon dropped out.“I’d been sitting at my kitchen table, thinking, ‘Man, I’m dead in the water, all this work, 80 movies, and I got nothing going on,’ when I got the text from Adam,” Reilly told The Hollywood Reporter.He landed the part after Ferrell fell out with his longstanding collaborator McKay over the role.“It ended not well,” McKay said in a recent interview with Vanity Fair after Ferrell, a die hard fan of the team, had his heart set on playing Buss.McKay thought that Ferrell’s Step Brothers co-star Reilly would be better suited for the role.“Ferrell just doesn’t look like Jerry Buss, and he’s not that vibe of a Jerry Buss,” added McKay. “And there were some people involved who were like, ‘We love Ferrell, he’s a genius, but we can’t see him doing it.’ It was a bit of a hard discussion.” To make things worse, McKay didn’t personally notify Ferrell of the choice.

Pete Doherty was advised to pull out of a Libertines gig in Bristol tonight (February 24) after it was discovered that he has a “respiratory infection”.The band, who are in the middle of their rescheduled ‘Giddy Up A Ding-Dong Tour’, took to social media this evening to share the news.“A doctor has been called to assess Peter’s condition tonight after he developed a high fever and shortness of breath,” the post began. “Thankfully, he has tested negative for COVID-19, but has been diagnosed with a respiratory infection which requires immediate treatment.“Unfortunately, he has been advised not to perform tonight under any circumstances, which was not a decision taken lightly, and he remains under close observation with the doctor.”The band said they were unclear as to whether Doherty will be able to perform at their two London shows this weekend at O2 Forum Kentish Town.

Aaron Carter and his fiancée, Melanie Martin, are going their separate ways, once again. Carter announced their breakup on Twitter Wednesday, and asked fans to respect his privacy as he processes their split.«My relationship has come to a point where we have to part ways,» Carter shared. «Please respect my privacy at this time. Thank you.»The «I Want Candy» singer also said that he has no intention of being in «any relationship anytime soon,» adding that he's «too scarred» and «can't trust any woman.»«I have no intentions on being in any relationship anytime soon,» he tweeted, shortly after announcing his split from Martin. «I’m too scarred and I can’t trust any woman.

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Finding answers. Two months after Alicia Witt‘s parents, Robert and Diane Witt, were unexpectedly discovered dead in their home, the cause of the tragedy has been revealed.

THE Apprentice viewers were left scratching their heads tonight during a "shambolic" motor racing task. Diverse and Infinity had to put on a corporate team building day at Silverstone, the home of British motorsport.

Liam Gallagher has certainly been no stranger to chart success in recent years with three solo Number 1 albums under his belt, but now he's set to make an impression on the Official Singles Chart too with new charity single All You're Dreaming Of.

Liam Gallagher and Damon Albarn once shared a peaceful drink with him “at the height of Britpop” – a story that the former Oasis frontman disputes.Both Lucas and Gallagher appeared as guests on The Jonathan Ross Show this weekend (November 28), when the host brought up Lucas’ friendship with Oasis rivals Blur, including the time he supported the band following the release of ‘The Great Escape’.Lucas went on to praise the 1995 album – which is set to receive a special, limited edition vinyl release to celebrate its 25th anniversary – to which Liam responded: “Didn’t sell much though, did it?”When Ross pointed out that the pair had met at the time, Lucas told the singer that he was at London’s The Groucho Club with Albarn when they spotted

Liam Gallagher stopped by The Jonathan Ross Show last night (November 28) to perform new track ‘All You’re Dreaming Of’ – watch below.The former Oasis frontman’s latest single, which was released on Friday (November 27), is a perfectly composed Christmas song that he calls “an instant classic that is perfect for this time of year.”Originally not a festive tune, Gallagher’s co-writer Simon Aldred said it became one after Liam said he could “see New York shop windows, and snow outside” and that the song “reminds [him] of being a kid at Christmas when life was normal”.Joining Gallagher on The Jonathan Ross Show was actor Matt Lucas, rapper Lady Leshurr, comedy power couple Jon Richardson and Lucy Beaumont and contemporary artist Grayson

Liam Gallagher has spoken of his aversion to playing gigs on Zoom. “It’s ridiculous,” he has said.The Oasis frontman, who shared a new festive single called ‘All You’re Dreaming Of’ today (November 27) was appearing on the BBC Radio 2 breakfast show.“You got to go big all the time, I’m not into doing gigs on Zoom,” Gallagher said.

Oasis reunion - but he hasn't ruled it out. The 48-year-old singer said the duo were close to getting the band back together earlier this year before his sibling decided to turn it down.Speaking on The Jonathan Ross Show, Liam said his brother needs to admit that he is the 'problem' before they even think about a reunion.

Wonderwall singers split in 2009 and have been feuding for years, and Liam recently said he was "sick of pleading, begging" for the group to reform.He has now revealed that the pair were offered £100 million to reunite and tour - but Noel said no.Speaking on The Jonathan Ross Show, he said: “I know for a fact there’s nothing left on the table. We did have a good crack.

Liam Gallagher says he and Noel are “both the problem” in their ongoing Oasis feud.Earlier this year, Noel denied Liam’s claims that he turned down £100million to reunite the band.Appearing on The Jonathan Ross Show on ITV, which airs tomorrow (November 28), Liam referenced the reported offer, saying: “When someone offers you 100 million pounds to do a few gigs and that man, you’re going to go, ‘Alright then yeah…’ there was a lot of money knocking about.“It was 100 million pounds to do a tour and that and I’m thinking, ‘I’m not a d***head, know what I mean? I’ll have a bit of that.’ He’s not into it is he? He’s after a knighthood isn’t he?”While saying “never say never” regarding a reunion, Liam said that both he and Noel have to “take

APPOINTMENTSJackie Davidson and Peter Thoms were elected Performer Directors of UK record industry collecting society PPL earlier this week. “We warmly welcome Jackie Davidson MBE and Peter Thoms to PPL as new Performer Directors, whose experience will play a crucial role in PPL’s continued strong performance”, says PPL CEO Peter Leathem.

Stagehand have launched a new prize draw called #ILoveLive, with bands, artists and festivals donating memorabilia to help support stage crew affected by Covid-19.The likes of Liam Gallagher, Glastonbury Festival, FKA twigs, IDLES, Florence + The Machine and more have all donated rare memorabilia.Set up via Crowdfunder, fans are invited to purchase a raffle ticket for £5 for a chance to win any particular item, and are able to buy multiple £5 tickets.The new draw was the brainchild of Arctic Monkeys manager Ian McAndrew, who previously raffled off Alex Turner’s iconic Fender Stratocaster guitar to raise money for the Sheffield Leadmill venue.Among the iconic prizes on offer are hand-painted lyrics from Florence Welch and hand-drawn lyrics

LIAM Gallagher has suggested a novel way to end his epic feud with brother Noel – appearing together on The Great British Bake Off. One of Liam’s fellow guests on The Jonathan Ross show tonight is comic Jon Richardson who suggests the warring Gallaghers could go on Gogglebox.

LIAM Gallagher said his brother Noel "turned down £100m for Oasis reunion" but says "never say never". The star, 48, says his brother needs to admit he's "half the problem" before the much-wanted reunion of the band.

the Sun reported.Starkey and Gallagher are both 19; Ponte is 20.The brawl started when Ponte allegedly ripped off a beer after the store’s curfew for selling booze.Ponte, according to authorities, told the guard: “You bloody Indians. Go back to where you came from.