News about Jarvis Cocker

The Merseyside flat turned into a fantasy world by its VERY artistic tenant: Semi-detached house with minotaur fireplace, a Roman altar in the kitchen and painted Greek murals floor-to-ceiling is given Grade II listing

www.dailymail.co.uk, April 5, 2024
Volunteers stepped in to save a cottage in Oxton, Merseyside, after being inspired by ancient Greece and ancient Egypt. Following Historic England's advice, Mr Gittins' work has become the first example of Outsider Art, a term used for jobs without conventional education, to be awarded Grade II by the Department of Culture, Media and Sport. Fireplaces in the shape of a lion and a minotaur were displayed in the kitchen, and Egyptian, Greek, and marine murals were painted from floor to ceiling. Mr Gittins only accepted a handful of people inside, but when niece Jan Williams visited the house after his death in 2019, she dedicated herself to saving the house, referred to as Ron's Place.

During a rare appearance out and about in Mayfair, Pulp frontman Jarvis Cocker demonstrates his eccentric sense of style in a pinstripe suit and scarf

www.dailymail.co.uk, March 20, 2024
As he was seen leaving the Connaught Hotel in Mayfair on Wednesday, the musician displayed his eccentric sense of style. Since being joined by a female friend, the Pulp frontman, 60, kept it smart by opting for a pinstriped black suit for the lunch. When trying to keep a low profile, the musician paired the all black ensemble with a sandy-colored striped scarf and navy baseball cap.

The BRIT Awards - An examination of the ceremony's most ICONIC moments, from accidental on-air swearing to dramatic falls from stage and shocking gaffes

www.dailymail.co.uk, March 2, 2024
Thousands of accidental mishaps have been witnessed at the BRIT Awards over the years. Every year, there has been a surprise occasion worth mentioning, from show-stopping music performances to amazing outfits and unplanned gaffes. As the 2024 ceremony prepares to grace screens on Saturday night for another

Pulp bassist Steve Mackey leaves £2million fortune to his wife Katie Grand and son - one year after his death from undisclosed illness

www.dailymail.co.uk, February 16, 2024
MailOnline has learned that Pulp bassist Steve Mackey, who died a year ago, left a fortune of £2 million to his wife and son Marley. The musician died on March 2nd, 2023, aged 56, after 12 weeks in hospital 'fighting with all his energy' as he suffered from an undisclosed illness. He appeared on their biggest hit Common People during Pulp's most popular years.

This blonde beauty has worked with Sharon Stone and Reese Witherspoon, as well as dating Jason Segel. She will debut a socialite next week. Who is she?

www.dailymail.co.uk, January 31, 2024
She is one of the most interesting actresses on film. However, she is best known for her subtle appearances in smaller films, as she hasn't attempted to rom-coms and Marvel movies throughout her entire career. She has worked with some of the best known names, including Sharon Stone, Reese Witherspoon, Kate Beckinsale, and Christian Bale. This actress is also known for her edgy fashion style, has worked with cutting-edge designers, and even designed her own clothes. This cover girl brought British singer Jarvis Cocker and Jason Segel from How I Met Your Mother fame to date. Now that she and her child and husband are often seen in New York City. Her brother is an actor and well-known DJ. Who is she?

Melanie, the singer-songwriter who rose to fame after Woodstock and performed at Brand New Key, has died at the age of 76

www.dailymail.co.uk, January 24, 2024
Melanie, the singer best known for her smashing hits Lay Down (Candles In The Rain), Brand New Key, and the Rolling Stones' cover Ruby Tuesday, has died. Leilah, Jeordie, and Beau-Jarred, the songwriter's children, announced that she died on January 23 at the age of 76. 'Dear ones,' they began, using a greeting that their mother often used when writing to readers, 'This is the hardest post for us to write because... mom passed peacefully, out of this world and into the next on January 23rd, 2024.'

Brian Cox, the success of his colleagues' club and charity he founded, is 'gutted' by its demise, as bosses blame train strikes and Covid's effects

www.dailymail.co.uk, January 18, 2024
EXCLUSIVE: The Succession star (bottom right and left) was one of many famous faces to join The House of St Barnabas in London's trendy Soho district in 2013 - a charitable private venue run by people who have lived in poverty. Cox, 77, followed fellow Scot and later-day Doctor Who Peter Capaldi (bottom right, right), and Pulp musician Jarvis Cocker in supporting the project from the beginning as founding members. However, both the club and the charity behind it have been in administration this week after dealing with too many 'rainy days' in the form of the coronavirus pandemic, the cost of living crisis, transportation strikes, and a ceiling collapse last year.

Recreate images from the same gig 25 years ago, according to Revellers at Pulp's Finsbury Park gig

www.dailymail.co.uk, July 3, 2023
Pulp frontman Jarvis Cocker, 59, dedicated the group's hit Do You Remember The First Time? To all the fans who attended the band's appearance 25 years ago. 'Just looking around,' reveller Peter Fraser, 51, said, 'There were some people there who weren't even born in 1998.' 'Who was here last time?' He wrote, ''Who was here last time?' And we all raised our hands. People were curious about us and wondering what it must have been like for us to have been there back then.' Both Peter and his wife Becky rushed to buy tickets for the event before recreating a snapshot of them performing the first time a quarter of a century ago.

The ChurnUps are a shadowy world-class phenomenon, according to fans of the Glastonbury Festival 2023

www.dailymail.co.uk, May 30, 2023
According to The Guardian, the mystery addition to the pyramid lineup goes by the name ChurnUps but there is no internet footprint that has sparked the rumors. Glastonbury have positioned them in a crowded timeslot between class groups, Royal Blood and Texas, whatever they are. Fans are quick to guess that the real act is Pulp because they are nowhere to be seen on the lineup.

The actors playing Pulp's bass guitarist Steve Mackey's funeral are Abbey Clancy and Peter Crouch

www.dailymail.co.uk, March 26, 2023
The celebrity mourners, along with her husband Peter Crouch, gave the late Steve Mackey a moving farewell on Friday at his funeral. The model, 37, was dressed in a black coat, while the former footballer, 42, looked sharp in a coordinating suit as they both wore a pair of sunglasses. Hundreds of people descended on Highgate Cemetery in North London, including Jarvis Cocker, Noel Gallagher, Daisy Lowe, and Adowa Aboah.

At a swanky bash, Gwendoline Christie joins Jarvis Cocker, who packs on the PDA with his girlfriend

www.dailymail.co.uk, March 24, 2023
When she joined Jarvis Cocker at his photographer girlfriend Kim Sion's birthday bash in London on Thursday, Gwendoline Christine turned into a trendy figure. For the swanky celebrations at Tramp Private Members' Club on Wednesday, the 44-year-old actress looked stunning in a double-breasted cream suit. Her chic ensemble was crafted to perfection and hugged every inch of her svelte body.

For the first time since Steve Mackey's death, Pulp frontman Jarvis Cocker was spotted out

www.dailymail.co.uk, March 23, 2023
Jarvis Cocker, a Pulp frontman, has been seen out for the first time since his bandmate Steve Mackey's death in January. Steve, the band's bassist, died on January 2 at the age of 56 after 12 weeks in hospital 'fighting with all his energy.' Jarvis, 59, was seen for the first time since the tragic death on Wednesday while shopping with his partner Kim Sion in West London.

Steve Mackey has died at the age of 56 as a heartbroken band pays their respects

www.dailymail.co.uk, March 2, 2023
Steve Mackey, a Pulp bassist, died in hospital after spending the past three months 'fighting with all his energy and determination'. The musician died on Thursday morning, the band announced as his heartbroken wife Katie Grand revealed that he was secretly struggling with his illness. Fans are shocked that this news has arrived five months after Steve revealed that he would not be participating in the band's reunion.

In Pulp's Common People, guessing game about the true identity of an art student

www.dailymail.co.uk, February 19, 2023
As the Britpopers return to tour this year, the identity of the woman who inspired Pulp's biggest hit Common People remains a mystery. But the lingering question has long left fans and followers curious, with two women positioned as potential wannabe commoners to this day. Athens Voice, the Greek newspaper, appeared to have solved the mystery in 2015, revealing that Danae Stratou (left), the wife of then Greek Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis, may have been written about. Katerina Kana (right), a former Saint Martin's student, recalls her first encounter with Jarvis Cocker (inset, from music video), three years ago (inset).

The family of the late artist's relatives discovers he had returned home to a mystery world of myth and legend

www.dailymail.co.uk, September 29, 2022
The family of a 'lonely' artist were 'completely stunned' to discover that he had turned his rented flat into a mystery world of myth and legend after his death. Ron Gittins (pictured), who lived in Birkenhead on the Wirral Peninsula, died in September 2019 in his rented house until his death in September. Despite having a positive relationship with his family, who referred him as 'flamboyant' and 'eccentric,' Ron never welcomed them into his house, and his sister's only found his colorful creations after emptying the apartment of his possessions. Each room was based on a particular period of ancient history that piqued him, such as Ancient Greece, Egypt, and Rome.

At the bewildered Leadmill, Jarvis Cocker and Richard Hawley appear

www.dailymail.co.uk, August 11, 2022
On Tuesday, Jarvis Cocker reunited with his longtime Pulp bandmate and fellow Sheffield born musician Richard Hawley onstage at The Leadmill, a legendary gig venue. On Tuesday night, Jarvis, 58, and Richard, 55, both attended the Sheffield stage for the first time, five months after the venue was served with an eviction notice. Richard has been hosting a sold-out, four-date residency for the property, and Jarvis joined him on the second night in order to show his love.

Snail Mail, Wonho, Tems, And More

www.mtv.com, September 17, 2021
It's been a long hunt for the ever-elusive "bop" as a result of the hunt. Playlists and streaming-service recommendations can only do so much. They often leave a lingering question: Are these songs really good, or are they just new? The MTV News team's hand-picked collection of songs is available at Bop Shop. This weekly collection does not discriminate by genre and can include anything; it's a glimpse at what's on our minds and what sounds good. With the latest music, we'll keep it fresh, but we'll probably get a few oldies (but goodies) every once in a while. Get ready: The Bop Shop is now open for business.