GARY BARLOW PROVES TO BE A BALLER WITH SCOTS BINGO SESSION

THEY might have been staying on the Bonnie Banks but Gary Barlow and the cast and crew of the Take That tour got lucky with a game of bingo in Scotland.
And it was a full house as Gary shunned an evening walk round the waters of Loch Lomond to take on the role of host with the most at the fun party for the band and their roadies.


And he even donned a pair of specs so he could see exactly what numbers he was calling out during the Barlow's Bingo competition.
The Take That singer and songwriter used to be a bingo caller and even brought out the balls and cards during a wedding anniversary to his wife.
Posing by his very own ball machine in one of the lounges at the plush hotel


Gary told fans: "Its a bit of a Take That tradition that one night during the tour all the cast and band get together for a game of bingo. So last night was bingo night. And guess who the MC was. All the contestants made it a special night."


Gary has talked previously about his love of the fame saying: "I used to be a bingo caller when I was first starting out. I used to love reading out the numbers. We have bingo nights backstage on the Take That tour to help everyone relax. We call it Barlow's Bingo."
During the band's stay they also got to mingle with the drivers of luxury racing cars at the luxury Cameron House hotel.

Excerpts of this article have since appeared in The Sunday Post, Sun and Sunday Mail.



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TAKE THAT HIGH ROAD ON THE BONNIE BANKS

TAKE That's Howard, Gary and Mark have been enjoying some chill time time on the Bonnie Banks of Loch Lomond in between their hot Scots dates at the SSE Hydro.
And after seeing a mob of female fans working for them outside their hotel Mark Owen joked that they got a bigger crowd there than at their Hydro gigs.


The trio were staying at the swish Cameron House hotel on the outskirts of Glasgow and were welcomed by fifty female fans who had waited to see them since the early hours of the morning.
And although the Greatest Love stars chose swanky Maybach Mercedes to travel in, they were nothing compared to the cars including Ferraris, Aston


Martins and Bentleys that were from the luxury rally also being held at the hotel.
Mark said: "There are more people here than are going to be at the gig tonight."
Gary and Howard also waved to fans as they waited on their cars.
Howard had to wait so long for his car that he mimed getting into it before it came.


The lads played a succession of nights at Glasgow's SSE Hydro and managed to have some chill time this morning with an early walk around the grounds.
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EMILY MIDDLEMAS PICKING HITS

X Factor finalist Emily Middlemas has been writing songs in London for her new album.
And the Scots singer says she'll soon be ready to show her fans what she's made of.
Emily was a guest at the Young Scot Awards in Glasgow just last week in conjunction with the Sunday Mail and was enjoying seeing her friends in between writing.
She took part in the Kiltwalk at the weekend and has recently been in the studio in London with part Brit, African American, Czechoslovakian and Native American singer songwriter Indiah. Her music has been described as a harmonious blend of catchy electro synth and trap inspired high-hats seasoned with some soulful pop vocals.
Emily said of their recent collaboration "Incredibly happy with the song we wrote today, GIRL POWER."
She told theshowbizlion.com: "I've just been recording away lots and lots and lots to try and get that hit single so fingers crossed."
Emily is still loved up with fellow X Factor singer Ryan Lawrie who plays a headline show in Manchester this Saturday. He is also recording new sounds and recently branded her new music 'Incredible'.


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GOODNIGHT JET MAYFAIR AKA GLASGOW'S GREATEST NIGHTCLUBBER

HE introduced acts including The Clash, The Jacksons, The Rolling Stones, Billy Connolly and Rod Stewart at Glasgows famous Apollo club, but the disco ball has finally stopped spinning for one of Glasgow's most enduring musical icons.
At the forever young age of sixty eight, little rotund Jet Mayfair, aka Glasgows Greatest Night Clubber, has passed away taking with him tales of a bygone era.
The man who became a good luck charm and mascot for most of the rock acts and clubs of the 1970s was discovered at his flat in Glasgow having passed away in his sleep.
Fittingly the pensioner, originally born Stanley Frossman was found after Scots clubowner Colin Barr who had welcomed him every single day into his bars and clubs, had raised the alarm to say he hadn't been in touch.
His passing came just a few months after that of his second wife Kwai.
Jet, to whom Billy Connolly paid tribute on the back cover of his first album, was never short of friends and often travelled to Florida to visit veteran club owner Frank and Linda Lynch and his family to reminisce over their dancing days.
He'd tell Colin and his staff all his tales as he drank his daily Diet Coke at the bar, keeping up the tradition of getting a free piece at anybody's door.
Colin said: "He was a dead cool guy with so many stories to tell. He was a wee iconic fella who loved discos and that scene and he was just part of the nightlife in those days. We loved his character. He was super intelligent and great to chat to and a lot of people thought he was weird. He used to tell them he was an undercover agent for a famous rail company."
Jet, who could be seen around venues sauntering in his gold lame suit, would at one time fly around the Apollo on high wire, dressed as a Christmas tree fairy.
He was the epitome of seventies cool whether he was spotted at The Electric Gardens, owned by Frank Lynch, or his other club The White Elephant disco wearing an archbishops outfit.
The years may have passed but Jet remained a lucky mascot for those on the clubscene with Colin Barr ensuring he'd be first on the mike at every opening.
He was awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award by the Glasgow branch of the British Entertainment and Disco Owners Association and was humble as ever.
Jet passed away with no known next of kin, but Colin the rest of his night time friends say he will always be a member of their family.
Frank and Linda Lynch said: "We are so sad to lose our wee buddy Jet . He was a magical little guy who brought happiness to so may people . We were proud to be his friends . Our entire family will miss him."




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STILL GAME ON THEIR STATESIDE DREAM

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STILL Game's Jane McCarry, Gavin Mitchell and Mark Cox say they'd love to film in Vegas for the new series of Still Game.
Mark said:,"Its pretty much out there that we are going to be doing s new series and we'd probably like to see a filming in Las Vegas episode for the new series."
The trio were guests of the Young Scots awards in association with the Sunday Mail.
They presented the environmental award to young wild explorer Zeki Basan.
Gavin said: "It's been quite emotional. I'm environmental daft."
Rather than stay till the wee small hours Gavin joked they were going back to his to have some spicy soup.




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SHAWN MENDES DOES SIGNING AND SELFIES OUTSIDE GLASGOW HOTEL

STITCHES singer Shawn Mendes got hundreds of screaming youngsters to line up outside his hotel as he held an impromptu selfie session in Glasgow.
Heartthrob Shawn, who performs at the SSE Hydro on Thursday for the start of his 2017 world tour had spent the day inside the venue rehearsing with his team.


Shortly after eight pm he emerged from the back door of the venue and made his way to his hotel in his silver people carrier only to be met by a mob of fans.
Instead of shying away from them, they were asked to form an orderly queue while Shawn posed for selfies with each one of them.


Shawn, who has been here for a few days and even managed to check out some of the cities bars while he's been here said: "It's great to meet everyone in Glasgow. I love you guys."
The 18 year old Canadian singer has just streamed his new single There's Nothing Holdin' Me Back.


His tour will take in places including Manchester, London, Germany, Spain and Portugal before heading to Canada then Stateside.

















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BELLSHILL SINGER SHEENA EASTON IS WILDER THAN YOU THINK

SCOTS singer Sheena Easton claims she'd have love to have been a wildlife photographer if she hadn't gone into the music business.
The Bellshill born Morning Train singer who collaborated with Prince and lives in Las Vegas said: "I love sci fi. If I had a time machine and could go back and take an alternative path I'd love to have been a wildlife and landscape photographer. That would be a fabulous way to live your life.
She added: "When I was at drama school, I was also doing the academic side so I could have gone on to teach."
Sheena is currently in London for a production of 42nd Street where she plays Dorothy Brock, whose understudy replaces her after she hurts her leg.
The 58 year old revealed she combats her nerves with a few rituals before she goes on stage.
She said: "I always say a prayer to my self before I go on stage. And before I enter I have to take my power posture: even if I'm terrified and butterflies and nerves are jumping all over the place I need to collect myself and bring the full centred thing onto the stage, no matter what."


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