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With Oasis fever sweeping the UK, there are plenty of other musical brands Brits dream of seeing make a comeback

Queen has been voted the top dream musical comeback by Brits, following the storming success of Oasis’ reformation.

As Oasis mania sweeps the nation, a survey asked music fans to name the artists and bands they’d most love to see return to the stage, with Queen securing the top spot with 29% of the vote.

Music legends from various eras including The Beatles (28%), Fleetwood Mac (19%), Spice Girls (13%), Girls Aloud (10%) and Aretha Franklin (9%) also feature on the list of stars we’re itching to see live again.

Elvis (23%), Whitney Houston (20%) and R. E.M (13%) also made the cut, reports the Daily Star.

A whopping 70% of respondents are thrilled about Oasis’ return to the live music scene, with nearly half (47%) confessing they’d go to great lengths to see their favourite bands if they were to make a comeback.

It’s hardly surprising that a massive nine out of ten (90%) agree that experiencing live music is one of life’s greatest joys, with three quarters (73%) loving the atmosphere and two thirds (66%) savouring the experience.

Over half (59%) say there’s nothing quite like enjoying live music with their partner, while 53% love letting loose with their mates.

The 90s (45%) was crowned the best decade for music, followed by the 80s (40%), 2000s (30%) and 70s (20%), according to the 2,000 Brits polled by Marella Cruises, TUI’s UK ocean cruise line.

A whopping 92% of Brits use music to get them in the holiday mood, with 90s tunes (49%), classic holiday anthems (36%), 00s hits (23%) and lounge music (21%) all contributing to that holiday feeling.

Yet, despite our love for music, nearly half (48%) of us believe that listening to it on speakers or phones doesn’t compare to experiencing it live, which is why Brits are planning to attend an average of three live gigs and festivals this year.

A significant 64% are keen to attend more gigs this year than last, to make the most of who’s performing live (44%) and who’s making a comeback (43%).

Other factors that make live music unforgettable include creating lasting memories (52%), dancing the night away (40%), spending time with mates (37%), belting out the lyrics (37%) and feeling the rhythm in your bones (37%).

To cater to the nation’s craving for 90s music and their dream gig, Marella Cruises has launched its ‘Electric Sunsets 90s vs 00s’ themed cruise – a three-day adult-only event, which is reviving the 90s and 00s with headline acts like Kimberly Wyatt from the Pussycat Dolls and B*Witched.

Chris Hackney, Managing Director at Marella Cruises, commented: “The latest research highlights a growing trend among Brits embracing musical comebacks-especially from the 90s, which remains the nation’s most beloved music decade. That’s why we’re over the moon to announce the return of our Electric Sunsets themed cruise for its fifth year. This unique voyage offers a chance to sail the Mediterranean while enjoying unforgettable entertainment with a nostalgic twist, featuring acts like Kimberly Wyatt from the Pussycat Dolls, B*Witched, and Booty Luv. Passengers, whether new to cruising or seasoned cruisers, can relive iconic hits while enjoying a one-of-a-kind cruise holiday experience.”

From low-slung jeans to loud singing and even 10kg boobs, passengers have been kicked off flights for the most bizarre reasons. Here are some of the wildest stories from the skies

Flying can test everyone’s patience, but sometimes the reasons people get booted off flights just don’t make sense. One particular flying tale probably takes the cake.

A model claimed that her 10kg breasts got her kicked off a flight. Mary Magdalene, 25, says she was removed from a plane because of her “explicit” look wearing leggings and a sports bra, but the airline claimed it was because she hadn’t listened to instructions while wearing headphones.

The model, who’s had over £120,000 worth of cosmetic surgery, including breast enhancements, hit back on Instagram, saying: “I was kicked off the flight for how I look… Obviously, [my outfit] is why she kicked me off because I look too explicit. But that’s not legal, so she had to say it’s because I was sleeping and wouldn’t hear her.”

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Mary added that smaller-chested women wouldn’t face the same treatment, calling the incident “discrimination,” adding: “It’s not right to pick and choose who the rules apply to based on appearance/body type.”

From giant boobs to baggy jeans, and mid-air singalongs to notes in Arabic, here are some of the most ridiculous stories of travellers getting kicked off planes.

Billie Joe Armstrong kicked off for wearing low trousers

Not even rock stars are safe. Green Day’s Billie Joe Armstrong was banned from a Southwest Airlines flight in 2011 for wearing his trousers too low. When told to pull them up, the singer reportedly quipped, “Don’t you have better things to do?” He was promptly escorted off and later tweeted, “Just got kicked off a Southwest flight because my pants sagged too low!” The airline later apologised and offered a new booking.

Alec Baldwin ejected for playing Words With Friends

Actor Alec Baldwin was famously removed from an American Airlines flight after refusing to stop playing the smartphone game Words With Friends during take-off preparations.

Baldwin vented on Twitter: “Flight attendant on American [Airlines] reamed me out 4 playing WORDS W FRIENDS while we sat at the gate, not moving.” His spokesperson added: “He loves WWF so much that he was willing to leave the plane for it.”

Maybe he should have switched his phone off, but regardless, it’s ridiculous all around.

Passenger steals megaphone mid-flight

During a WestJet flight from Toronto to Saskatoon, police were called after a cabin megaphone mysteriously disappeared. It turned out passenger Jake Michael Piasentini, 29, had stolen it, reportedly influenced by alcohol. The theft delayed the flight, and Jake faced a CAD $5,000 fine.

‘Queen of the aeroplane’ comment gets mum removed

American traveller Nicki Gazley was removed from a Frontier Airlines flight after sarcastically calling a flight attendant “the Queen of this aeroplane” during a disagreement over her baby carrier.

Despite complying with requests to remove her son from an Ergo Baby Carrier, the flight attendant took offence and booted Nicki. Frontier Airlines stated that the FAA does not approve Ergo carriers for takeoff or landing.

Tweet about ‘drunk pilot’ leads to ban

Lisa Carter Knight was banned from a JetBlue flight after tweeting photos and comments suggesting the pilot was undergoing a sobriety test following a passenger’s ill-judged joke about a “drunk pilot.”

Though the pilot passed the test, Lisa says she was still not allowed to board. JetBlue denied it was due to the tweets, explaining that passengers exhibiting disruptive behaviour can be removed.

Whitney Houston fan forces emergency landing

A passenger belting out Whitney Houston’s I Will Always Love You aboard a Los Angeles to New York flight was so disruptive that the pilot diverted to Kansas City to remove her mid-performance.

Man kicked off flight for bad body odour

A 27-year-old French passenger flying from Paris to Dallas was removed after the crew complained about his smell. Despite dousing himself in Dior perfume, the crew said his stench was too much.

Police were called, and the passenger filed a complaint. American Airlines denied the odour claims, citing an issue with his US visa.

‘Merry Christmas?’ Not for this passenger

A man travelling from Dallas to New York on American Airlines went into a rage after being wished “Merry Christmas” at the gate and again on board.

After reprimanding staff for the greeting, he reportedly caused a scene and was removed, much to the relief and cheers of fellow passengers.

Confused economist mistaken for a threat

Most recently, Guido Menzio boarded a flight from Philadelphia to Syracuse only to be asked to leave after a passenger reported him for writing notes in what she thought was Arabic and found “threatening.”

Police kept the flight grounded for two hours before realising Guido was an Ivy League economist jotting down math equations for a talk.

Teen removed after coughing fit delays flight

On a Continental Airlines flight from Newark to Honolulu, a 16-year-old on a school trip was asked to leave after waking up with a coughing fit before takeoff. Although given water and cleared by the onboard doctor, the pilot refused to allow her and her teacher to fly. They had to find overnight accommodation and buy clothes and toiletries.

Flying can be a rollercoaster ride, and it’s always best to follow instructions and safety guidelines too. But as these wild tales show, sometimes even that’s not enough to keep you in your seat. Whether it’s baggy jeans or belting out a power ballad, you never quite know what might get you grounded.

So, next time you board a flight, maybe leave the megaphone at home and smile extra brightly at the flight attendants.

While this dancer’s airport antics may have caused him to miss his flight, it has sparked off a viral TikTok dance trend that’s being embraced by everyone.

If the question is how far would you go for views, influencer Blake McGrath’s answer is: to the airport and no further.

The dancer and choreographer has gone viral for throwing his shoe in the air, pirouetting, and performing flawless aerials (all in a row, mind you) to Celine Dion’s ‘It’s All Coming Back to Me Now’ at an airport.

McGrath’s airport antics have since sparked off a TikTok trend that only seems to be gaining more steam as the months pass.

After posting his airport dance video to the social media platform in September last year, the influencer has become synonymous with the travel trend, with several airports around the world commenting on McGrath’s video and inviting him to dance at their terminals.

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The dancer’s journey to unprecedented TikTok-trend-fame began last autumn, when he was waiting for his flight at the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport in Dallas, Texas. Suddenly recalling the time one of his friends filmed himself dancing at an airport, McGrath was struck with inspiration and decided to — as the boomers say — get down with it.

The result? A 21-second video that has since been viewed over 6.7 million times with over 12.2k comments and has sparked off a flurry of airport dance videos.

Speaking to CNN Travel, McGrath said: “The freestyle took over, and I kind of started jumping and flipping and flying.”

The video was filmed by McGrath’s assistant, who then cautioned they were getting late for their flight. The duo subsequently made a dash for the gates and were told “Oh, yeah, it just closed. The flight’s left.”

While this may not have been the ideal outcome, McGrath didn’t let his efforts go to waste. Titling the clip “Slayed this Tiktok but missed my flight,” with the caption, “Was it worth it????”, McGrath posted the dance to TikTok — and nothing has been the same since.

The creator’s video gained traction straight away (who can resist Dion’s famed 1996 power ballad?) and ever since then, he has reproduced his flawless moves at multiple airports across the world.

McGrath’s viral TikTok has resulted in a plethora of copycat videos with people, especially dancers, replicating his moves at various airports around the globe as they blast Dion’s soulful smash-hit in the terminals.

Celine Dion even reposted McGrath’s original video, which the dancer thought was “really cool”. The creator has also twirled his way around airports on a few other songs, experimenting with tracks like Whitney Houston’s Run to You.

McGrath, still amazed at how quickly the dance trend has grown and been embraced on social media, said: “It has just sparked so much joy all around the world, which is really cool.”

He also hasn’t heard of anyone else missing their flights due to these airport shenanigans. “I think people are more time-sensitive than I am. That’s not one of my gifts. I usually leave things right to the last minute.”

Talking to CNN Travel about the safety of his airport theatrics, the choreographer said: “I always use my peripheral vision. I have done, at this point, probably 50 airport videos and recordings … And I have never once gotten close to hitting or kicking anybody.”

While McGrath doesn’t explicitly ask fellow travellers for permission or warn people before he starts dancing and recording, he is cognisant of people’s need and right to their privacy, and says he will always respect others and stop immediately if asked.

On the contrary, the dancer has been awarded with a standing ovation for his moves at the Tulsa International Airport in Oklahoma. McGrath’s only hope from his viral dance trend is that it lets people “be kids when we feel like it.”

The dancer says: “I think there’s enough negative stuff in the world going on that, if I can use my gift to spark a trend and create joy and let people feel light and love, that’s kind of my purpose. So I’m gonna keep rolling on the suitcase for a little while longer.”

While McGrath’s might be the most popular rendition, he isn’t the only one making shapes in an airport. Several other TikTokers have embraced the trend:

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