JLS MARVIN HUMES TALKS RUINED CALVIN HARRIS GIG

JLS star Marvin Humes claims that Scots DJ Calvin Harris still hasn’t forgotten the time that he and the band made him cancel his gig after they were mobbed by fans.  
Marvin who urged Scots to support bandmate JB Gill on Strictly as he played a Dj at Ingliston Country Club in Bishopton, Renfrewshire, admits Calvin still reminds him of his disappointment when he sees him. 
He explained: “When we first left the X Factor, we did the Christmas lights in Birmingham. We went on first, and there were about 15,000 people. They were only expecting about 5000 people, and there was a massive crowd surge, and the group got cancelled, and Calvin Harris was going on after us. And obviously the whole gig got pulled. Whenever I bump into Calvin now, in London or wherever, he always remembers it and tells me ‘Yeah, I was just about to get on stage, but the gig got canceled.’
Luckily it got shut down and luckily no one got hurt, but it was basically for health and safety. He still loves us though and we’ve been lucky enough to do some tracks with him. Id love to work with him again, especially the stuff that I do now, for myself. I'm doing a lot dance and house music.”
Marvin, who is back together with JLS and has done two arena tours recently, said his last Scots gig at Edinburgh Castle was a bit scary too. 
He said: “We did Edinburgh Castle this summer, which is amazing. It just about didn’t happen though because the weather was really bad even though it was in July. 
The winds were like 20 miles an hour, so it nearly got cancelled. The speakers were blowing and I think if it was 25 miles an hour,  they would have had to cancel the gig.  It was freezing, but everyone loved it. 
During his gig at the lavish Ingliston Country Club, just twenty minutes from Glasgow,  Marvin played a host of hits from the noughties and even included some JLS tracks. 
He said of his trip: “This place is amazing. When I was booked I didn’t know what I was coming to but it’s incredible. I’ve had a look round at the horses and the RV park and even enjoyed a steak in the restaurant. I’d love to come back again next year.”

LOVE ISLAND’S EKIN SCARED OF SCOTS TAP WATER

 

Love Island’s Ekin Su Cülcüloğlu was worried sick she might have caught something contagious from the ghost of King Henry VIII after drinking tap water at an ancient hotel during a trip to Scotland.

And she admitted she even ended up texting friends to see if she was OK.  

 The brunette beauty, who also starred in Traitors US, recently hit the headlines after denying she is dating Married At First Sight star Georges Berthonneau after the two were spotted together at a gym. 

Just this month she spent three days with pals visiting Scotland, exploring local sights and enjoying a sumptuous dinner at Glasgow’s AC Marriott hotel for their first birthday celebrations.

After being given a crystal bracelet to bring her ‘abundance, hope and money’ by Scot’s jewellery company Space to Create, and Dancing On Ice star Alex Murphy, Ekin told the Sunday Mail about her fears over the local tap water. 

Ekin, 30, who revealed she had been staying in a vast suite at Mar Hall hotel in Bishopton  had even written a text message about it which she later shared online:

It said:  “Hi guys I've brushed my teeth with this tap Water here.Is it safe? X”

Her Scots friend Victoria Halliday replied: “Hello Yes the water in Scotland is safe/great to drink xx.”

Ekin Su who also thought her hotel room was haunted by the ghost of Henry 8th, then responded: “Okay thank you I thought it was Henry V111 water. Just thinking it might have something contagious plague?”

Victoria later added: “Normal chat when you're staying in a haunted castle.”

During her time in Scotland, Ekin and a group of influencers including Saffron Barker, visited Sexy Coffee in Glasgow and also listened to a mix of traditional and modern songs by a harpist while enjoying a meal including fresh salmon blinis, duck, halibut and a chocolate dessert, at the Glasgow AC Marriott as part of their birthday dinner.

Ekin told her friends: “I’m single and ready to mingle. I’ve got this really nice bracelet and it means abundance and hope and money. I’m hoping that my life is going to be more successful.”

She was also seen at dinner in Harvey Nicks Edinburgh before heading back to London ahead of work commitments.

The star says she has some new telly projects lined up next year in both the States and UK. 

And she added that she is on the dating site Raya for any potential suitors now that she has turned thirty.

JAMES MCAVOY FILMING GLASGOW

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James McAvoy has been spotted filming behind the scenes for the first day of his new film in Glasgow as he makes his directorial debut. 

Glasgow born James disguised himself with a small beard, wore a black cap and several layers in the cold air as actors Seamus Mclean Ross, the son of Deacon Blue stars Ricky Ross and Lorraine McIntosh,  and Bafta-nominated Samuel Bottomley talked and rapped for the scene in the East end of the city. 

California Schemin’ is a true life story about Silibil N’ Brains, the Scots born rap duo who duped the music industry in their hopes to become global superstars.

After pretending they were from the States, Dundee born Gavin Bain and Arbroath’s Billy Boyd were signed by Jonathan Shalit and rubbed shoulders wirh Madonna and Eminem before their elaborate hoax came crashing down. 

Seamus, who plays Bain is a graduate of London’s Guildhall School of Music & Drama.

His debut was in Payback, alongside Peter Mullan and he has been in three episodes of Rebus. He also portrays Colum MacKenzie in Outlander spin-off Blood of My Blood.

Yorkshire born Samuel who plays Boyd in the film first appeared in Paddy Considine’s film Tyrannosaur alongside Peter Mullan and Olivia Colman.

He has also been in Ghost Stories with Martin Freeman and the film version of Everybody’s Talking About Jamie.

He received a Bafta nomination for his role as Aaron in Channel 4 drama Somewhere Boy.

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In an interview with Deadline, McAvoy, who was recently spotted in Dundee mapping out scenes, said: “With California Schemin’ I’ll be telling a story about friendship, rap and glorious failure that has the potential to move, shock and entertain.”

The BBC documented the rise and fall of Silibil N’ Brains on its Storyville series in 2013.

MARK WRIGHT’S TOUR OF GLASGOW

MARK Wright has spoken about his love of Glasgow as he spent time in a plush Scots country club and after filming his latest series. 
The former Towie star who is married to actress Michelle Keegan, has just completed filming on his new BBC series Clean It, Fix it, which sees him going to people’s homes and transforming rooms in their house as well as cleaning and fixing what they got. 
Mark who was a guest DJ at Ingliston Estate and Country Club in Bishopton Renfrewshire over the weekend was thrilled to return to Scotland and reminisced about his time in Glasgow over the years. 
Relaxing at the venue, which is just twenty minutes from Glasgow city centre, he said: “Glasgow and Scotland is my second home. My wife Michelle is always up in Glasgow and one of my best mates Arfan is from here too. I used to go shopping in the city centre and me and Arfan used to go partying together in the city when I was younger. I remember we went to Sugarcube club in Queen Street for a birthday party and it was brilliant. We went to the place opposite it too.” 
“The first time I was ever here we went to Jumping Jaks too. Actually that was for my first paid personal appearance here. Obviously Michelle’s family is from here so it’s a great chance to come up and just relax.”
Mark enjoyed a beer, chicken tenders and truffle fries at Palominos Italian restaurant in Ingliston before playing his latest set, ahead of Marvin Humes daytime DJ set with food at Ingliston on November 10.
He said:  “I’m staying overnight, so I’ll wake up for a bit of breakfast then I’m on my way. We’re in a Lodge. I love staying here and we brought all the family up last time. Michelle loved it and so did her grandpa who came last time. He is good. It’s such an amazing place and it’s becoming a second home.”
And Mark whose DJ set follows on from an appearance by Take That’s Howard Donald couldn’t resist a cheeky swipe at his fellow DJs. 

He laughed: “I’m DJing in between Howard Donald and Marvin Humes. What’s the best thing about a sandwich? It is the filling. Howard can be the granary bread,  Marvin can be the gluten free bread and I’m the cheese, ham, coleslaw and everything else.”
Tickets for Marvin Humes DJ appearance from 2pm-9pm November 10 are available here https://ingliston.com/events/marvin-humes-jls-day-club

BIG BROTHER STAR SAVED FROM TRAIN DISASTER

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A Scottish Big Brother star has reached out to thank the two passersby who saved his life after he fell onto a railway track just minutes before a train was due to pull in at a Glasgow station. 
Mikey Hughes, who is blind, was a hit on the telly reality show sixteen years ago and has subsequently started a career in stand up comedy as well as becoming an author of books about nazi swastikas. 
He was making his way to Partick on Monday morning to pick up his winnings from the new Big Brother housemates first eviction night but mistakingly took the train to Hyndland station where he ended up stepping off the platform and falling onto the track. 
Mikey, 48, who had been commuting independently by public transport for thirty years and  knows his way around the streets said he became confused after mishearing a tannoy on the train as a result of wearing his ear defenders. 
He explained: “I was on my way to Partick to cash in a bet after the first Big Brother eviction. I’d staked fifty on Ryan to go and was due to pick up £75 so was feeling pretty good. 
“The tannoy said something about approaching the station and I thought we had arrived at Partick and got off. There’s normally a wall beside the track at the station and when I put my cane in the air to touch it I couldn’t find it. I thought the wall had maybe given way and walked across the concourse and fell directly onto the tracks. It was a five foot drop and I couldn’t hear anyone screaming at me to warn me.

I didn’t even realise I was lying on the tracks at Hyndland because I was a bit dazed when I fell. Luckily two passenger's rushed over and helped me to get myself up before the next train came. It was around 7:28am and there  was one due just a few minutes later. It was a miracle I was not killed and pretty horrific thinking about it now.”
Mikey continued: “An ambulance came to check me over and I’ve  got a few cuts and bruises, and a sore leg but they told me my blood pressure was normal. 
It was so strange, but I did not really know what had happened, so did not feel scared at the time. Everything seemed to be in slow motion and it took me a while to understand what had happened. It’s very frightening looking at it now. I would have probably sat on the track longer or even moved about the track and onto trains had the two passenger's not helped me and come to my rescue. It was one male and one female and I did not even get their names, but they deserve a medal. They very probably saved my life.”

Mikey’s ear defenders and famous beret were left on the track but rail staff managed to reunite him with the items yesterday.  
Mikey, who is currently rehearsing for his next comedy gig at the Stand club on November 12, said: “I have been hobbling like a baddie in a James Bond movie but I’m keen to not let it put me off travelling on my own again and I plan to go a lot slower, and let people help me in future. It was so sweet that station staff came out with my ear defenders that fell onto the track and my white beret in a bag. I’ll make sure I keep my cane on the ground next time rather than waving it about like a Harry Potter wand and I won’t always keep my ear defenders on now. It sure was a near death experience.”

ALLY MCCOIST DOES DANIEL CRAIG ON BIRTHDAY

ALLY McCoist was compared by fans to Daniel Craig as he walked out of the sea bland bated his chest during his latest birthday celebrations. 
The Scottish footballer turned presenter was celebrating his 62nd birthday in Fascadale Bay on the West coast of Scotland when he decided to slip on his trunks and go for a dip in the freezing water there. 
Ally who was with his pal Steve in the water, attempted to walk out of the water smoothly as he adjusted his trunks for the camera. 
He told his followers online: “Last week's birthday celebrations included a trip to Fascadale Bay on the West Coast of Scotland I can 100% confirm it was freezing my friends Jeff, James & Neil bottled it, well done Steve who came in.”

Ally who also posted footage of his accommodation and showed off a mouse that was holding behind a bin added: “ I can also confirm the mouse in my lodge room was also real, I never did see him again he vanished, great week and great company.”
Ally said during the video of his escapades : “I’m too old guys I cannot lie to you, but I’m glad I did it.”

Fans however loved his latest footage and many compared him to Daniel Craig - saying he was even better than the Bond star. 
One said: “Daniel Craig eat your heart out!! I'd have chosen Ally every time and still would - 40 years I've been besotted with you now thanks to that hat trick against Celtic in the Skol Cup final in 1984. I'll pass on your hotel recommendations right enough.”
Another added: “@allymccoist9 Daniel Craig watch out.”

Someone else told him: “Daniel Craig is that you?”
And a fourth added: “ The names McCoist, Alistair Murdoch McCoist.”
Another also told him he gave the Hoff a run for his money as they told him he looked better now than he did in the 90s and added: “The Hoff no got a look in.”

HOWARD DONALD REMEMBERS VICTORIAS AND MARDI GRAS

TAKE That star Howard Donald says he used to bring a hire van to Scotland to perform tiny club gigs in Glasgow with his band  - but he’s looking forward to a far more stylish visit DJing at Ingliston Estate and Country Club this month. 

The singing and dancing star who is currently on a world tour with his famous Back For Good bandmates has only a week off in between arena dates, but he’s chosen to come to Bishopton for a party day with lunch and fizz on Sunday September 29. 

Howard, who will join 500 revellers at the £55 a head party between 2-8pm explained: “The first time I came to Scotland was for one of our tours we did with Take that, and it was with these two guys, these promoters, and we did something like five clubs over the course of four or five days. I think we did this place called Victorias. Does it still exist? At least we didn’t close it down. And there was another where the dance floor came up and we were dancing and singing on it -the Mardi Gras.”

“So we did like a club tour, and we went all around Glasgow, and it was such a blast. It was so cool, so good. We were in a hire van, that we used to drive everywhere around the country, so we drove the hire van from Manchester to Scotland. It was like a road trip. It was an adventure, and we didn't know what was going to come from day to day.”

Bosses at the stylish Ingliston Estate and Country Club in Renfrewshire, just twenty minutes from Glasgow, are laying on a more lavish experience for Howard’s visit this time round. 

And the star, who ends his UK shows with the lads in Leicester on September 22 before heading off to Poland in October can’t wait to spend some of his precious holiday time in and around the stylish Scots estate which also welcomes former TOWIE star Mark Wright to play a Halloween DJ set with two course meal, dancers and a glass of fizz on arrival on October 26 from 6:30pm until 1am, and JLS and Hit List star Marvin Humes to DJ at Ingliston's Day Club, the ultimate party on November 10 for £45 including a delectable lunch and fizz on arrival.

Ingliston who are also hosting a spooky family rave on October 13 have played host to Denise Van Outen, and Judge Jules in past months in their purpose built Grand Marque, the biggest Indoor Wedding Marquee in Scotland, which cost a whopping £3.5 million to create.

The idyllic 90-acre Renfrewshire estate, called in specialists to help with the awesome build which also boasts a super amped state of the art sound system, glittering chandeliers, wall to ceiling fairy lights, and bespoke flooring.

A gold-plated bridal suite and gold finished toilets for guests also adjoin the luxurious draped venue which has its own separate VIP entrance and a separate green room for any performers.

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