Liam Gallagher promises not to get into films

London, May 15 (ANI): Former Oasis singer Liam Gallagher, who is working on new film ‘The Longest Cocktail Party’, claims he will never get completely absorbed into films.

However, the rock star, whose new production company, In 1,is backing the movie, admitted that he could not let go an opportunity to be part of the biopic based on Richard DiLello”s memoir.

He was present at the Cannes Film Festival with Andrew Eaton of Revolution Films, who will collaborate on the project, which charts the “wild rise and fall” of the record company at the end of the 1960s.

“I”m not going into films, this is the last thing for me. I mean I”m not going to get sucked into that. I”m going to do this one thing because I like it, and I”ve got the opportunity to do it, and Andrew”s going to make it happen, and that”s it,” the Mirror quoted Gallagher, as saying.

DiLello worked as the resident “House Hippie” at Apple, which signed artists such as James Taylor, Mary Hopkin and Badfinger, from 1968 to 1970.

Gallagher added that the memoir had held “biblical” meaning for his former Oasis bandmates. (ANI)

Liam Gallagher to make a film on Beatles’ drug years

London, May 8 (ANI): Former Oasis singer Liam Gallager is set to make a movie on Beatles and their drug years.

Gallagher, who is a huge fan of the band, has bought the screen rights to the book The Longest Cocktail Party – the diary of Abbey Road regular Richard DiLello, who worked with the Fab Four between 1967 and 1970.

In the book, DiLello talks about the break up of Lennon, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr and George Harrison in 1970. It tells of stoned conversations and how the band had regular access to illegal drugs, reports The Daily Star.

Gallagher is still searching for a screenwriter and director, as well as actors to portray the band.

Liam and partners at Revolution Films will launch the project during the Cannes Film Festival, which starts next week. (ANI)

Robbie Williams voted Fans’ Dream Desert Island Companion

Washington, September 10 (ANI): Robbie Williams has been named as the top entertainer fans would want to be stuck on a desert island with, according to a new poll.

According to the survey headed by music royalties company PRS, the British singer piped Beatles legend Sir Paul McCartney, who came second.

Mick Jagger grabbed the third spot, followed by Eminem, while wrapping up the top five was Oasis singer Liam Gallagher, reports Contactmusic.

Aussie singer Kylie Minogue was the top favourite female people wanted to be marooned with.

Girls Aloud star Cheryl Cole came next on the list and Leona Lewis bagged the third position with Madonna and Lady Gaga winning fourth and fifth spots respectively. (ANI)