Happy Mondays star Bez has tied the knot with his long-term girlfriend Firouzeh Razavi, with a wedding ceremony that saw him dancing down the aisle.
The Salfordian dancer, real name Mark Berry, wore a huge white hat and a white suit, and arrived at the venue sitting on a green leather armchair perched atop a horse-drawn trailer.
Sharing a handful of photos from the happy day, Celebrity Gogglebox star Bez wrote: “It’s official, Frou and I finally tied the knot.
“This is how I arrived, in style, with my horse drawn friends sat on 2 comfortable armchairs, with my best man Johnny to make an honest woman of now, Firouzeh Berry.”
His new bride Firouzeh, a singer and songwriter, also shared a photo from her wedding to Bez, writing: “Wow! I just cannot believe a week has passed since we exchanged our vows of marriage. Time really does fly when you’re having fun.”
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Fans were given another glimpse into the big day thanks to the Happy Mondays Twitter account, which shared a video from the ceremony.
The assembled guests can be heard singing along to Give Me Joy in My Heart (Sing Hosanna) while Bez busts out some of his signature dance moves.
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Rowetta, also of Happy Mondays fame, shared photos of herself with Bez’s mum as well as a series of photos of the ‘beautiful couple, families & friends’.
So it’s been brilliant for Happy Mondays fans to see the group celebrating happier times together.
Congratulations Bez and Firouzeh!
Featured image: Twitter, @happymondays / Instagram @bezmondays
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Noah Kahan begs fans to ‘just go to the bathroom’ ahead of Manchester shows
Daisy Jackson
Noah Kahan has had to issue a bizarre warning on concert etiquette ahead of his UK tour, after a fan apparently defecated on the floor at his show.
The Stick Season singer-songwriter, who will headline two massive gigs in Manchester this year, has begged his fans to ‘just go to the bathroom lmao’.
He’s had to speak out after videos circulated online that appeared to show human faeces beneath a chair and in the walkway at one of his US gigs.
According to witnesses at his Philadelphia show, one concert-goer relieved themselves onto the floor, then tried to kick the faeces under the seat in front.
Noah Kahan has now released a statement online that says: “If you have to poop at a show please dear god just go to the bathroom lmao.
“I’ve pooped my pants as much as the next 29 year old but you guys gotta understand there’s a venue worker out there with a 1000 yard stare after dealing with that.”
The star has since gone one step further, and addressed the poop incident on stage in Toronto.
He told fans inside the venue: “This is awkward. When you enter this building, you enter a social contract, right?
“And rule number two besides ‘don’t literally f**king kill each other’, is ‘don’t s**t on the floor’.
“So we’re gonna do some therapy type thing where we all repeat after me, okay?”
He then led the crowd to repeat the following chant: “I solemnly swear, I will not s**t my pants, and if I do, I won’t take it from my pants and put it on the floor.”
Manchester institution ‘a little emotional’ after receiving a visit from rock icon Hayley Williams
Daisy Jackson
Rock icon Hayley Williams has been spotted shopping at Manchester institution Afflecks.
The legendary independent retail emporium said it was ‘feeling a little emotional’ after its halls were graced with rock royalty.
And not only did the Paramore frontwoman and acclaimed solo singer-songwriter come for a browse, she even gave Afflecks a shout-out on stage later that night.
Hayley Williams headlined two solo shows at Manchester Academy on Monday and Tuesday this week.
The shows are in support of her third studio album, Ego Death at a Bachelorette Party.
And despite being known globally as one of music’s best lead vocalists, this is actually Hayley Williams’ first solo tour (her previous dates were cancelled because of Covid).
While on stage in front of fans last night, she said: “I’ve learnt some Mancunian, and I’ve been to Afflecks!”
It sounds like she’s as lovely as she is legendary, with Afflecks saying that the star hung around to chat and take photos.
Sharing photos of the star inside the building, Afflecks wrote: “So a very special visitor stopped by Afflecks yesterday…
“A huge thank you to Hayley Williams for taking the time to visit us, say hello, and pose for a photo. She was so super lovely, kind, and welcoming, and to top it all off she even gave Afflecks a shout-out during last night’s show.
“Safe to say we’re feeling a little emotional about it. Thank you again Hayley for supporting Manchester’s small businesses.”
Daisy Jackson -
12th September 2022 
