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    Oasis reunion effect sees BRIT Awards move to Manchester for 2026 and 2027

    The BRIT awards are moving from London to Manchester for the first time in nearly 50 years thanks to the influence of local acts like Oasis as the huge event will remain up North until 202700:01, 09 Jun 2025The Oasis effect has taken over The BRIT Awards which is moving to Manchester next year.For the first time in its history, the biggest night in the UK music calendar will leave the capital and make its way north to Manchester’s Co-op Live for both 2026 AND 2027.The event is expected to celebrate Manchester’s rich musical history which besides Oasis has given the world The Smiths, The Stone Roses, Joy Division, New Order, Happy Mondays and er…Harry Styles!Although no performers have yet been confirmed, organisers will be hopeful of persuading the Gallagher brothers to attend the BRITs in some capacity; and could even honour the band with a special award to reflect their global impact and incredible reunion tour success.Oasis one of the biggest bands to have emerged from Manchester(Image: More

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    Theo James covered in rotting fish guts as Stephen Fry sends important message

    Netflix and The White Lotus favourite Theo James has teamed up with Stephen Fry for a grim short film which aims to highlight just how destructive bottom trawling is14:00, 08 Jun 2025Actor Theo James gets covered in rotting seafood and oil in a dark new video with Stephen Fry.The White Lotus star has teamed up with the beloved television legend to give an important message on World Ocean Day. The short film, produced in collaboration with ocean conservation charity Blue Marine Foundation, aims to show the destructive nature of bottom trawling.Bottom trawling involves dragging a heavy fishing net across the bottom of the ocean. Sadly, it kills everything that gets in its way.In the new video, Theo plays a diner in a swanky restaurant who asks for plaice. He makes a point of saying the menu says the fish was caught “sustainably”.Theo James gets covered in dead fish and oil(Image: More