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The Municipality of Celleno has publicly invited Dua Lipa and Callum Turner to enjoy a secluded honeymoon in its historic ghost village, complete with privacy from photographers and a generous supply of the area's renowned cherries. The offer comes after reports that the couple selected Palermo in Sicily as the destination for their wedding celebrations.
Mayor Luca Beraldo has once again extended an open invitation to the newlyweds, offering them a peaceful retreat in Celleno Vecchia where they can relax away from media attention. Situated in the Tuscia area of Lazio, around 90 minutes from Rome, the small town of roughly 1,200 people has earned a reputation as Italy's "Cherry Town." With the couple's wedding coinciding with the end of the community's famous Cherry Festival, local officials have promised to keep them supplied with freshly picked cherries for the duration of their visit.
"Palermo will give her and Callum a fairytale celebration worthy of their love," Mayor Beraldo stated. "But we at Celleno, our beloved 'Cherry Town', would like to offer them something even rarer: total privacy, genuine safety, and a sweet taste of our land. As our famous Cherry Festival concludes, we want to welcome them with an endless supply of our finest local cherries. Here, surrounded by ancient history and volcanic lakes, they can simply be themselves — away from the world, together. After the party of the century in Palermo, let their forever begin here."
To help ensure complete seclusion, local authorities have suggested temporarily closing the medieval village to visitors and providing dedicated security measures to keep photographers away. Celleno Vecchia, often regarded as one of Italy's most picturesque ghost villages, sits atop a volcanic cliff with sweeping views across the surrounding countryside. A stay in the area would also give the couple the opportunity to explore some of the region's most celebrated attractions in private, including the clear waters of Lake Bolsena, the dramatic hilltop setting of Civita di Bagnoregio, and the scenic landscapes that stretch across nearby Umbria and Tuscany.
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A new venue called "Shane MacGowan’s Pub" is set to open in New York City, with the approval and support of the late musician’s family.
The Pogues frontman and celebrated songwriter died "peacefully" in November 2023 at the age of 65 after complications related to pneumonia. Now, his legacy will be honoured with a pub bearing his name in downtown Manhattan.
"Shane MacGowan’s Pub" will open at 250 West 14th Street in the West Village, situated between Seventh and Eighth Avenue. The location previously housed McKenna’s pub.
"This will be a living tribute to a true icon," a statement reads. "We are incredibly honoured to be opening this space with the blessing of Shane’s family, bringing his raw, poetic Irish punk spirit to the West Village."
An official opening date has yet to be confirmed, although social media channels for the venue have teased that it is "coming soon".
A tribute album celebrating MacGowan's songwriting is also due for release on November 13. Titled "20th Century Paddy – The Songs Of Shane MacGowan", the collection features interpretations of his work by a diverse lineup of artists including Bruce Springsteen, Johnny Depp, The Libertines, Tom Waits and Primal Scream. Pre-order your copy here.
The first preview from the project arrived in March with Bruce Springsteen's rendition of The Pogues classic "A Rainy Night In Soho", a song he has previously performed live during concerts in Ireland.
Additional contributors to the album include Dropkick Murphys, Hozier, David Gray, The Jesus And Mary Chain, The Murder Capital, Kate Moss and many others. Half of all artist royalties generated from the release will be donated to Dublin Simon Community, helping fund essential housing and healthcare services for people experiencing homelessness.
Speaking with NME in November 2024, the surviving members of The Pogues reflected on how younger artists are continuing to champion the spirit of the band. Spider Stacy said: "Fontaines are a fantastic band, but they’re very much carrying their own torch. And Kneecap are without precedent.
"If you’re talking about bands like Lankum and The Mary Wallopers, that’s a different story because it’s more Pogues-like territory – to hear them doing what we do in their unique way is exciting. All of those bands are immense."
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