News about Damon Albarn

Blur's Damon Albarn 'is earning '£16,000 a DAY' following the rock band's success and reunion last year - including sell out shows at Wembley

www.dailymail.co.uk, May 2, 2024
The musician, 56, is the frontman and main lyricist of Blur and the co-creator and primary musical contributor of the virtual band Gorillaz.

KENNEDY: We all know why blubbery bistro blowhard Keith McPiggy branded perpetual trout-pout Lauren Sanchez 'revolting'...

www.dailymail.co.uk, April 17, 2024
Maybe he's a lonely leprechaun looking for his four-leafed clover (divorced since 2018). But McNally's sordid smears have now sagged lower than his man teats. He's posted pic after sumptuous pic of Lauren's sensual blowup doll lips, overflowing water balloons and curvy hip meat. No doubt McNasty wishes he had such a primed and plumped dame as his catch of the day. But a man - who looks like the extruded byproduct of a blasphemous union of a sloth and Gru - should probably put the insults on a simmer.

Blur's Damon Albarn blasts apathetic Coachella crowd and vows not to return as fans call audience a 'disgrace' for staying silent during their set: 'You're never seeing us again, so you might as well f****** sing it'

www.dailymail.co.uk, April 15, 2024
Blur's Damon Albarn has slammed the crowd at Coachella, while fans branded the festival goers as 'embarrassing' after their apathetic reaction during the band's set. The iconic Britpop band played a 13-song set at the California-based music festival, including 90s classics like Girls & Boys, Popscene and Song 2. They also brought out the Torres Martinez Cahuilla Bird Singers, a group of tribal singers from the Mojave Desert, where Coachella is held.

Taylor Swift's songwriting ability, according to Jack Antonoff, is like "testing someone's faith in God."

www.dailymail.co.uk, February 28, 2024
Jack Antonoff is a devoted friend and collaborator of Taylor Swift, and he double dares anyone to doubt her 14-time Grammy Award-winning songwriting skills. Damon Albarn, a Gorillaz and Blur frontman, scoffed to the Los Angeles Times that the 34-year-old pop star "didn't write her own songs."

As he goes out shopping in London, Blur frontman Damon Albarn sport his favorite neon pink beanie hat and baggy jeans

www.dailymail.co.uk, January 29, 2024
As he headed out shopping in London with an American music publisher, Blur frontman Damon Albarn sport his signature neon pink beanie hat. On Monday, the singer, 55, was seen out in Notting Hill, West London, sporting the striking hat, baggy jeans, a padded gilet, and yellow-trimmed black leather boots. With a black t-shirt, a gold chain necklace, and several gold bracelets, he brought an eclectic look to life. Damon and American music and media executive Jon Cohen, who co-founded NYC-based FADER label, were out for the day. Blur announced the debut of The Ballad Of Darren, their first album in eight years, as well as a reunion tour.

As he picks up flowers in London, Blur's Damon Albarn, 55, continues to display his unique sense of style in chunky rubber trainers

www.dailymail.co.uk, January 9, 2024
He is known as the frontman of British pop band Blur. And Damon Albarn, 55, was seen sporting his unique sense of style while shopping for flowers in London. He was sporting a vibrant pink beanie hat with a leather gilet and baggy trousers, completing his look with a pair of chunky rubber trainers.

In the racy video for their song Angry, Damon Albarn criticizes the Rolling Stones' new music and says the band 'objectified' Sydney Sweeney: "It's completely different."

www.dailymail.co.uk, December 8, 2023
In the music video for their new song Angry, Damon Albarn has slammed The Rolling Stones for 'objectifying' Sydney Sweeney. The Blur frontman, 55, slammed the band's album Hackney Diamonds, which was announced in October, before noting that the actress' racy cameo in the video was'completely disconnected.' After Hackney, Damon also sluggishly chastised the Stones, which included Sir Mick Jagger, 80, Keith Richards, 79, and Ronnie Wood, 76, who claim they've 'never contributed to anything' in the area.

EDEN CONFIDENTIAL: James Blunt blasts Adele for cancelling concerts with less than 24 hours' notice

www.dailymail.co.uk, November 2, 2023
EDEN CONFIDENTIAL: As he demonstrates with his newly published memoirs in which he reveals run-ins with fellow musicians such as Sir Mick Jagger, Damon Albarn, and Noel Gallagher, James Blunt is willing to risk becoming enemies. Now, the former Household Cavalry officer has pop sensation Adele in his crosshairs. Blunt, 49, a victim of £50,500-per-year Harrow School, has blasted Adele, 35, for canceling concerts with less than 24 hours' notice, angering many fans who had already paid for hotels and travel out of pocket. During a talk at the Emmanuel Centre in Westminster, where the You're Beautiful singer was promoting his book, Blunt tells broadcaster Matt Everitt, 'I think she should have turned up.' 'People came from around the world, paid good money, and booked hotel rooms.'

The new Cool Britannia bunch!These VERY glamorous Gen Z-ers are putting their once achingly cool dads in the shade - but can YOU guess who their famous fathers are?

www.dailymail.co.uk, September 30, 2023
The Nineties marked a moment in history, from the Blur vs. Oasis chart battle to Primrose Hill's antics, when London seemed to be the world's undisputed cultural capital. Although the heroes of the period are eased into mid-life, their incredibly hip Gen Z offspring are being firmly placed in the shadow. Here FEMAIL delves into the glamorous lives of the offspring of some of the biggest names of the '90s, but could you guess who their famous fathers are at a glance?

Burberry does Cool Britannia! Patsy Kensit and Damon Albarn are joined by their trendy offspring and the LFW show's fashion celebrities at a Brit Pop reunion

www.dailymail.co.uk, September 18, 2023
In the Burberry-inspired outfit, Lennon, 24, who Patsy shares with from her third marriage with ex-husband Liam Gallagher, 50, looked edgy.

After his exclusion from partner Suzi Winstanley, Damon Albarn and daughter Missy showcased their chic sense of style at the Burberry Spring/Summer 2024 London Fashion Week show

www.dailymail.co.uk, September 18, 2023
During London Fashion Week on Monday, Damon Albarn and his daughter Missy cut trendy figures as they stepped out to the Burberry Spring 2024 fashion preview. The Blur frontman, 55, wore a blue and black patterned jacket that match his trousers, which he wore in the same style. When he accessorised with a silver chain and a pair of dark sunglasses, he wore a black top under his open jacket.

ADRIAN THRILLS covers Back To The Water by Royal Blood, a homegrown rock band that actually rock

www.dailymail.co.uk, September 1, 2023
ADRIAN THRILLS: Although most of their peers, such as Wolf Alice and The 1975, have shrunk, Mike Kerr and Ben Thatcher have stuck to their guns, keeping the number cranked to 11. On the duo's fourth album, an old-school approach is apparent. With singer Kerr's use of special effects to make his bass sound like a lead guitar and drummer Thatcher's a strong presence, it's still business as normal. The band's three previous LPs have all reached No. 1, and Back To The Water Below should do the same.

Suzi Winstanley is seen for the first time since split from Damon Albarn after 25 years together - as it's revealed couple struggled with Blur frontman's travel schedule

www.dailymail.co.uk, August 2, 2023
After 25 years of marriage, Suzi Winstanley was seen for the first time since being divorced from Damon Albarn. The mother-of-one, 55, put on a brave face when she headed out to Notting Hill Gate on Tuesday to shop. She was dressed as a casual figure in a khaki jacket and camouflaged trousers teamed with white Adidas trainers.

Damon Albarn's 25-year wife was so distraught by her parents' death that she hidden it from her nearest family and friends for months, as reports show the couple suffered with Blur frontman's travelling as he spent more time at their Devon home.'

www.dailymail.co.uk, July 31, 2023
Suzi Winstanley, Damon Albarn's partner, was so distraught at the end of their split that she kept it from some of her closest friends and relatives. Despite trying to save the artist's 25-year marriage, she decided against it a few months ago. According to reports close to the couple, it was 'kept a bit secrecy,' and only those who wanted to know were told.'

Damon Albarn, a frontman of Blur, penned a tribute to the band's latest album 'The Ballad of Darren,' and his now ex-partner is 'too sad' to listen to it

www.dailymail.co.uk, July 30, 2023
Suzi Winstanley, Damon Albarn's heartbroken ex-girlfriend, was shocked that he wrote about the end of their 25-year friendship on the band's new album, and now can't bear to listen to it. MailOnline is able to reveal that the Ballad of Darren, which is currently at number one on the charts, was written when they decided to put a stop to dating. Albarn was regarded as "not in the best of places" as he wrote it.

XCLUSIVE: Damon Albarn and his partner Suzi Winstanley are SPLIT with their partner Suzi Winstanley, who worked together for 25 years

www.dailymail.co.uk, July 29, 2023
EXCLUSIVE: Despite never marrying, the couple have been together since 1998 and have a 23-year-old daughter named Missy. Ms Winstanley, a painter, is 'completely distraught' over the break,' according to friends. Albarn, a British pop star, 55, told this newspaper that she had asked her not to leave their Notting Hill home, although the reasons for her decision are uncertain.

Pink power! Barbie is the first film to have three songs in the top five at once, leading to a smashing charts

www.dailymail.co.uk, July 29, 2023
Barbie: The Album, which accompanies the Greta Gerwig-directed comedy about the Mattel doll of the same name, has become the first film soundtrack to land three top five songs at the same time

As he addresses ageing and his 'best concert ever,' Blur frontman Damon Albarn says he is'sad 55-year-old'

www.dailymail.co.uk, July 25, 2023
In a recent interview, Brit-pop band Blur have returned, but frontman Damon Albarn has admitted that he is now feeling like a'sad 55-year-old'. 'I'm sad,' the Girls And Boys hitmaker said in an interview with Apple Music 1.' I'm officially a sad 55-year-old.' However, the singer does seem to have come to terms with his age, as he said: 'It's okay being sad.' By the age of 55, it's almost impossible not to have any sadness in your life.

Alex James of Blur admits that the band is "something none of us will ever walk away from" and that they'll keep going as long as Damon Albarn's interest has remained high following their recent reunion

www.dailymail.co.uk, July 21, 2023
Since making their epic music comeback earlier this year, they've been ardent die-hard fans. Guitarist Alex James said that being in the band'something that no one of us can ever walk away from.' The 1980s band, made up of Alex, Damon Albarn, Graham Coxon, and Dave Rowntree, went on hiatus in 2015 and then announced their reunion news last year.

ADRIAN THRILLS: Blur abandons Britpop nostalgia for paying homage to their longtime friends

www.dailymail.co.uk, July 21, 2023
ADRIAN THRILLS: Damon Albarn (far left) isn't one for big, emotional gestures, so the frontman's reaction to Blur's two commemorative Wembley Stadium shows this month was both surprising and heartfelt. He sank to his knees after playing the piano ballad Under the Westway on a balmy Sunday night. The packed concerts, which were part of a first tour in eight years, were major milestones for a band whose 1990s rivalry with Oasis dominated the Britpop period. They were joined onstage by guest vocalist Phil Daniels for a raucous Parklife and the London Community Gospel Choir for a rousing Tender, but the quartet's enduring friendship with their adoring followers stood out.

With a surprise appearance by Parklife icon Phil Daniels just days after the band performed to 90k fans at Wembley Stadium

www.dailymail.co.uk, July 19, 2023
When Damon Albarn performed to only 300 viewers for Radio 2 on Tuesday night, he showed it. The band has already performed at Wembley Stadium on July 8-9, but there are no signs of stopping at Broadcasting House. Damon, 55, aspired to the audience by wearing one of his trademark Britpop white polo shirts, baggy jeans, and brown boots, he brought on an energetic display that saw him leaping into the audience.

Fans of Blur's bar prices at Wembley Stadium have been outraged

www.dailymail.co.uk, July 10, 2023
The increasing cost of alcohol at Wembley Stadium stunned Blur fans as the band's first major gig in eight years. Damon Albarn, the band's frontman, said the band has been waiting all their lives to play Wembley. Fans were raving over the stadium's roaring success, but not so much at the startling drink prices.

After installing a second heat pump at his Devon home, Blur singer Damon Albarn enrages the parish council

www.dailymail.co.uk, May 23, 2023
The local parish council of Blur's Blur singer said the sight of the second unsightly box (pictured right) and the sound of its whirring fan could be causing a disturbance of walkers on a nearby footpath in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Councillors were also dissatisfied that Albarn, 55, who is known for his eco-conscious views, had the box installed before being granted planning permission, as revealed by Daily Mail's Richard Eden last night. In October 2021, the musician was granted planning permission to covert agricultural buildings at his house, including a gallery, workshop, and studio. But Albarn, who is also known for his virtual band Gorillaz, applied to change the approved plans for his house in Devon earlier this year. Instead of the metal sheeting that he earlier had planning permission to build, he requested to lay charred larch timber cladding on the end gable wall of one of the buildings.

EDEN CONFIDENTIAL: Damon Albarn, the frontman for Blur, has enraged his parish council

www.dailymail.co.uk, May 22, 2023
EDEN CONFIDENTIAL: After sung of a "successful fella" who "lives in a big house in the country," Damon Albarn (left) bought a huge farmhouse in South Devon in 1995, he and the country's hottest Country House are on the rise. However, the Blur frontman has upset his parish council by installing a "noisy eyesore" heat pump without planning permission next to a public footpath in South Hams' Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. After installing wooden rather than approved metal cladding on a newly renovated workshop and studio, he found himself in hot water with planners.