This week’s news and gossip

Main photo by Chris Schmitt

Loose Women

Penny ended last week on the panel of Loose Women and recalled a strange memory with panelists Jane Moore, Kaye Adams, Linda Robson and special guest Tom Bower. of Harrods owner Mohammed Al-Fayed once offering her his sperm

She said: ‘My husband being Rod Stewart – him and myself were trying for a baby at the time. And he [Al-Fayed] would try and wink and nod and say “Here Rod, here’s some pills for you”.

‘And he [Al-Fayed] would hand over this little tablet box of what he said was Viagra which in the end it was mints and kept nudging and winking’.

She added: ‘And we sort of just laughed it off and carried on our way.

‘But then there was one really awkward moment where he said to me “Penny if you don’t have any luck there with him, you can always have some of my sperm, I keep it in the frozen food department at Harrods”.’

Penny also revealed she has banned Rod from attending Donald Trump’s parties. recalling going to the president’s soirées with Rod when they lived a few doors down to him in Florida.

She said: ‘We used to go to parties hosted by him, he looked after all his guests… it seemed fine.

‘But when he began to run for president, I started to hear those dangerous rhetorics, I was just like “woah, this is crossing all sorts of boundaries here”.

‘From that point onwards I said to my husband we are not going anywhere near him again.’

Penny later showed her support for Women in Special Constabulary

Florida Hard Rock Live Hollywood

On Saturday night Rod played the first of two nights in Florida Eddie Reyes from Crew One Productions took some pictures some of the hard work that goes on pre show

And Alastair met a few regular faces before the show

Missing a cardboard Wolfie’s Rod cut out here Duncan!

But this drum skin is awesome..

The show was another great party with Rod on top form and Sue Walton took these great shots

And Ron Elkman working for USA Today Network took these stunning shots

See more of Ron’s amazing shots here https://imagn.com/entertainment/rod-stewart-in-concert-at-hard-rock-live-hollywood-florida/867094

Roland Macher was at both nights here are some of his shots from Sunday

And these stunning shots were taken by Chris Schmitt

And then it was time to say goodbye to Florida

As Wolfie’s added.. See you soon Florida!!!

Rare Rod

A couple of good rare Rod vinyl records that we often get asked about are for sale at https://uk.rarevinyl.com/

First up the Oh God, I Wish I Was Home Tonight Japanese Promo 12″ picture disc

Also featuring Passion, issued to promote Nikka Black-50 Whisky with two exclusive colour photos either side, housed in a custom stickered pvc envelope sleeve. The disc has a cosmetic mottling effect both sides from the pvc but still plays ok PD-001)

They also have for sale Oh God, I Wish I Was Home Tonight Japanese Promo 7″ vinyl

Rare 1980 Japanese promotional only wide centred vinyl 7″ issued to promote Nikka Black-50 Whisky, also includes Passion. Housed in a unique picture sleeve with the fold-out sheet music and lyricsinsert. The sleeve displays only light weae with some mild foxing, whilst the vinyl looks barely played WPS-1)

Not cheap at £69 each but very collectable.

Rod’s Support for Ukraine

On Sunday Rod posted his support for Ukraine

New granddaughter

On Tuesday it was announced that Rod had a new granddaughter, when Liam and his wife Nicole welcomed the new addition

The couple, who already share a son, Louie, aged 21 months, took to social media to share a slew of images of their newborn.

In the accompanying caption, they revealed the younger’s name which is a tribute to Rod’s late mum Elsie.

“Elsie Skylar Stewart. Our sweet little pea born 03/02/25,” wrote proud mum Nicole.

Bubbles

On Tuesday Penny posted some sad news about one of the pet dogs Bubbles

My fur babies, my gifts from up above, my angles on earth, you warm my heart and lift my spirits. Bubbles our curly one has been diagnosed with cancer and although his recent surgery was successful, sadly it’s spread. Our Lilly from @battersea keeps him company and never leaves his side and the two of them never leave my side. Companions for life, for as long as that life will be and I feel blessed for every moment I spend with them. 🩵💗

Glasto Line up

The full official line up was announced for Glastonbury 2025 this week

And Finally…

Following on from last week Lisa Robel sent us some more shots from the night she met Sir Rod in Atlantic City

And if anyone is going to see Rod at Austin, TX Moody Center ATX tonight, Thackerville, OK Lucas Oil Live at WinStar World Casino on Saturday or the next batch of Las Vegas, Colosseum at Caesars Palace dates please send in any photos or thoughts on the shows

See you next week…