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Phil Collins’s comeback tour is set to be family affair with his 14-year-old son standing in on drums. The Genesis legend , 65, can barely play these days because of health problems with his back and arm. But he wants to do solo theatre gigs with teenager Nicholas by his side. An insider said: “Nicholas is one hell of…
Eight years in the making, the 12-track record stretches to nearly 80 minutes and includes a tribute to Motorhead legend Lemmy on the song Murder One. “We’re still up there, man,” frontman James Hetfield tells the BBC. “As far as our look and our health, we’re doing our best. We got grey hair but we’ve…
Julie (47) was just 18 when she first met Ali, the son of a Scottish folk singer, and although she had two children with a former partner, she never married until Ali made her his wife. “I always said I’d only ever marry Ali,” says the vivacious blonde, who also acts as her busy husband’s…
Ali Campbell doesn’t act like a superstar. The New Zealand’s Got Talent judge and father of eight has sold more than 70 million records worldwide, and his years in UB40 mean he ranks alongside The Beatles and The Rolling Stones as one of the bestselling musicians in pop history. But as he relaxes in the bar of…
“I’m a reggae anorak,” says Ali Campbell, vocalist and founder of UB40. “My whole life, I lived and grew around reggae music. I was devoted to it. I was a bit of a nutter, actually.” It’s an obsession that’s paid off: UB40 have sold 70 million albums and scored three number one singles over the…
UB40 lead singer Ali Campbell claims racist views were the reason he quit New Zealand’s Got Talent. TVNZ has rejected the claims. The reggae performer, in New Zealand for a tour in the new year, was a judge on the TVNZ 1 talent show in 2012 for one season. He said he was disappointed when Maori…
Reggae band UB40 have started legal action against former singer Ali Campbell over his use of their name. The furious five-some includes Campbell’s own brothers Robin and Duncan – who have accused him of “hoodwinking” The ‘2B40’ row is now heading for legal showdown in the High Court – with the Campbell brothers giving evidence…
Geelong know they need to shut down Lachie Neale. Brisbane are ready and waiting for the Cats to try to keep their star mover quiet – and some of his mates in maroon too. Doing so is another matter altogether. Geelong midfielder Tom Atkins has had some run-with roles at times and could yet get…
Geelong claimed its 10th flag in a dominant, one-sided AFL Grand Final with captain Joel Selwood breaking down into tears after the match. The Cats began the match with a stunning 41-6 opening quarter and were never headed, leading 62-26 at halftime before running away with the match in the second half. The Sydney Swans looked completely overwhelmed as…
Las Vegas Raiders Defensive Coordinator Patrick Graham has done an excellent job with the defensive unit this season. In 2023, the Raiders rank ninth in points per game allowed, 10th in passing yards per game allowed, and 16th in total yards per game allowed. With few household names on that side of the ball, Graham…