A legend in your eyes?

Great Britain and the world said a final goodbye to Queen Elizabeth II at a state funeral that drew presidents and kings, princes and prime ministers — and crowds who thronged the streets of London.

If I were her, I think I'd at least be suspicious.

BRITISH metal giants Iron Maiden have revealed UK and Ireland tour dates celebrating 50 years of monster madness.

The rockers, who are synonymous with their zombie-like mascot Eddie, are promising fans the “most spectacular and elaborate show ever”.

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Iron Maiden’s Bruce Dickinson will belt out the band’s biggest hits on tour next year[/caption]

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The band are celebrating 50 years since its formation in 1975[/caption]

Announcing the anniversary world tour on social media, the band’s account shared: “The Run For Your Lives World Tour will kick off on May 27th next year in Budapest followed by 27 stadium, festival & arena shows around Europe.

“The tour marks 50 years since Steve Harris formed the band in late 1975 and to celebrate this Maiden fans are promised a very special set list, spanning the nine studio albums from ‘Iron Maiden’ to ‘Fear Of The Dark’, with their most spectacular and elaborate show ever!”

The UK dates include Glasgow, Manchester, Birmingham and a huge show at the London Stadium, home to bassist and founder Harris’s beloved West Ham United.

Another massive show is lined up for Malahide Castle, Dublin, where support will come courtesy of American rockers Halestorm and Brit metallers The Raven Age.

Maiden said: “Special Guests for the first half of the tour, including the London & Dublin outdoor shows (but not the UK arenas), will be American rockers Halestorm.

“The second half of the tour sees Sweden’s Avatar as guests. And, finally, British metal band, The Raven Age, will open all UK & Ireland shows.”

A presale for tickets will take place on September 26 at 12pm.

Ecstatic fan are now predicting Maiden will headline Download Festival next summer too.

One commented: “Download 2025 headliner for sure.”

Another said: “They’re tears of joy, I swear.”

A third posted: “I’m just so happy you’re all still going strong this is the best news!”

The Irons are known for their galloping rhythms and epic songcraft, often drawing inspiration from famous literature and historic moments.

There have been numerous personnel shifts over the years but the current line-up consists of Steve Harris, guitarists Dave Murray, Adrian Smith and Janick Gers. frontman Bruce Dickinson and drummer Nicko McBrain.

Dickinson, who is also a qualified pilot and often jets the band around the world in the famous Ed Force One 747, replaced original singer Paul Di’Anno in 1981.

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The group’s galloping rhythms are coming to the London stadium[/caption]

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The group will perform tracks from its first nine albums[/caption]

He is the voice behind their biggest hits including 80s classics Run To The Hills, Two Minutes To Midnight, Aces High and The Trooper.

In 1993, Dickinson went on hiatus and was replaced by Blaze Bayley who received a mixed reception from fans.

However, by the end of the decade Dickinson was back in the fold and the band haven’t looked back since, garnering rave reviews for their album releases since, including latest efforts Senjutsu and The Book of Souls.

INBETWEENERS star Simon Bird has broken his silence on plans for a third movie.

It comes after his co-star Joe Thomas said all the main cast would be keen to get back together a decade on from the last movie.

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The actor said the cast would reunite – but the decision is down to the writers[/caption]

But now Simon, 40, who played Will Mackenzie on the teen comedy, has confirmed that there are no plans for a reunion any time soon.

He also said that he was “pouring cold water” on fan speculation that another film was in the pipeline.

“I’m afraid to be the one pouring cold water on this but it’s not happening,” he told the Mail.

“I can tell you emphatically that there are no prospects of a reunion.”

However, the star did not rule it out and said he along with the cast would be keen for a reunion, but it was up to the writers.

Simon added: “We’d be happy to but it’s not up to us, it’s up to the writers, Iain and Damon, and I know they’re both very busy these days.

“It’s not more likely to happen now than it was ten years ago I’m afraid.”

The star also admitted that he people shout famous Inbetweeners quotes at him in the street – but said he can “can’t remember the show” and hasn’t watched it back since it was made in 2008.

He admitted he was surprised that people still love the show – adding that there is still an “appetite” for it.

Simon added that he is still close pals with his co-stars, including Blake Harrison, James Buckley and Joe and they have a WhatsApp group where they regularly plan to meet up.

It comes after The Sun revealed earlier this year that talks on a revival are already underway.

Joe, who played Simon Cooper on the show, indicated another film is likelier than a new TV series, and would see the lads far removed from school — where the characters were when the Channel 4 sitcom began in 2008.

Asked whether conversions for a comeback have started, Joe said: “Yes, it’s happened in various forms. All of us feel it would be nice to do.”

He revealed he was still good pals with the cast, including James Buckley (gross Jay), Simon Bird (posh Will) and Blake Harrison (dozy Neil).

He teased “some of the ideas out there” for a revival included a stag do in Vegas.

The four lads would also meet for five-a-side football rather than in the school common room.

But Joe admits: “Everybody’s anxiety would be, ‘Will it be as good?’. That is what we would be going in with.”

The comedy — which also starred Emily Atack as Charlotte — spanned three series between 2008 and 2010, and gained a devoted following.

But it was the two films in 2011 and 2014 that gave The Inbetweeners widespread popularity.

The Inbetweeners 2, which saw the infantile foursome travel to Australia, broke the first movie’s box office record by taking £2.75million on its opening day.

Simon Bird has previously said he still gets “briefcase w***er” shouted at him in the street, in honour of Will’s nickname.

However, Joe admits the four main stars have finally embraced its success after appearing in a string of other projects.

He told the Always Be Comedy podcast: “We’re all still around, we’re all still in each other’s lives.

“We all still like each other. And if it was something that came up, I think we would want to do it.

“I feel like we all still really like each other.

“We’ve all been able to go away and get various monkeys off our backs, in terms of things that we felt we needed to do other than The Inbetweeners to prove something to ourselves.”

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Simon said he and his co-stars are still very close[/caption]

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The TV favourite said he hasn’t watched The Inbetweeners back since it was made in 2008[/caption]

MAX VERSTAPPEN is losing an eye-watering £1MILLION for every race he doesn’t win.

The astonishing claim has been made by Michael Schumacher’s brother Ralf, who has also predicted whether Verstappen will stay put at Red Bull next season.

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Ralf Schumacher claims Max Verstappen is missing out on £1m for every race he doesn’t win[/caption]

Formula One’s Dutch champion, who has won the last three titles, made a flying start to the campaign with some incredible victories.

Verstappen, 26, won seven of the first 10 races, having secured victory in 19 out of 23 courses in 2023.

But his last victory came in June’s Spanish Grand Prix.

And Verstappen is now without a win in his last seven races.

His lead at the top of the championship has been cut to 59 points.

While Red Bull have also been overtaken in the Constructor’s Championship by McLaren.

And former F1 star Schumacher now claims that Verstappen’s failures are hitting him in the pocket.

The brother of seven-time champ Michael reckons Verstappen is missing out on £1m for every race he does not win.

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And that is sure to leave the superstar frustrated.

Schumacher said: “It is assumed that he loses a million for every race he doesn’t win. That is unbelievable.

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The brother of Michael Schumacher has also predicted Verstappen’s future at Red Bull[/caption]

“Last year he was so successful and that is a lot of money that he is missing out on, in addition to the fact that things are no longer going well in sporting terms.”

Verstappen currently earns a base annual salary of £40m, with his deal expiring in 2028.

But reports claim there is a break clause which could allow a rival team to swoop.

And Schumacher predicts that Verstappen will not be at Red Bull much longer if his car continues to flag behind others.

Schumacher added: “I am of the opinion that not everything is set in stone, as far as what will happen to Verstappen in the future is concerned.

“Because I believe he has no patience and will not stay forever.”

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