Music superstar in advanced talks to headline Glastonbury 2025 a year after he pulled out of festival 

STEVIE WONDER could be back in the frame to headline at Glastonbury – after talks for this year’s festival collapsed.

We hear event boss Emily Eavis is working to get the singer signed, sealed and delivered to the ­Pyramid Stage in 2025.

Chat of a return for Stevie, who closed the massive Worthy Farm gig in 2010, was in full flow at Thursday’s Rolling Stone UK Awards at London’s Roundhouse in Camden.

And insiders said his team are confident he can make it to the Pyramid stage next summer.

A source revealed: “Emily was so close to securing Stevie last year.

“The deal was basically done and his name was put on to the draft posters. When it fell apart because of his schedule, it was a nightmare for everyone involved — and Stevie was gutted.

"There is now the chance he could come back next summer to headline the Pyramid Stage. Talks are ongoing.”

Our Jack first revealed last March how Stevie was in the running for a return to the farm.

But weeks later, the global ­superstar had to pull the plug. A source told us at the time: “The mood behind the scenes is fraught, to say the least.

"Emily is desperate to pull off another top line-up, but right now, everywhere she turns is hit with issues.

“She’s doing everything she can to deliver for music lovers and still hopes Stevie and his team can be won over, but it’s not looking good.”

If Stevie does make it back to the farm, it would be the first time the 74-year-old Master Blaster singer has performed there in 15 years.

He played Glastonbury’s 40th birthday celebrations and his set went down a treat, with more than 100,000 fans cramming into the Pyramid stage area to watch him belt out a string of hits.

I’ve never been lucky enough to see Stevie play live, so for me, this would be a dream come true.

Vod did you say, Ellie?

ELLIE GOULDING appeared to be channelling her old school uniform at the bash, in woollen shorts and matching jacket.

But the normally well-­spoken singer dropped F-bombs as she handed Chase & Status the Song of the Year gong for Backbone.

Looking embarrassed after a second expletive within ten seconds of taking to the stage, Ellie blamed the free-flowing spirits.

Apologising to the crowd, she said: “Why am I swearing so much? Sorry I’ve had too much vodka.”

She later told herself off, adding: “Stop swearing!”

Don’t worry, Ellie, no one batted an eyelid.

Noel's Gal-lagher

NOEL GALLAGHER enjoyed an evening out with daughter Anais, attending the launch of Zoe Law: Legends photography exhibition.

The show, at London’s National Portrait Gallery, features a new portrait of the Oasis legend.

Noel said: “I am thrilled and honoured to have my portrait added to the National Portrait Gallery’s collection.

“The thought of the portrait of a grumpy middle-aged man who hates having his picture taken being permanently displayed for future generations to marvel at is very special.”

Also at the event was musician Johnny Marr.

Jade's got her Kicks

JADE used her first award acceptance speech as a solo artist to thank her Rizzle Kicks boyfriend Jordan Stephens for pushing her to pursue her dream of making it on her own after Little Mix split.

During the evening Jade performed her debut single Angel Of My Dreams.

Despite always seeming confident on stage, Jade admitted she was terrified to take on the charts without bandmates Leigh-Anne Pinnock and Perrie Edwards.

Speaking as she collected the Trailblazer Award, Jade said: “I knew this first single wasn’t radio-friendly or a TikTok hit, so I was really proud of myself for pushing it.

“I want to thank my boyfriend Jordan – he is here tonight.

“He really is my biggest champion, so thank you for teaching me not to shrink as a woman and for showing me that it is absolutely fine to be a powerful, successful woman and have a man who supports that.

“I also want to thank myself as it’s really scary going from being in a girl band for over ten years – it was all I knew for so long – so coming out as a solo artist I was terrified.

“I’m really proud of myself for pushing that. I think it’s all right to toot your own trumpet at times.”

It absolutely is. Good for you, Jade.

ACTOR TOBY JONES had a message from Post Office campaigner Alan Bates as he collected the Television Award for Mr Bates Vs The Post Office.

Toby played Alan in the hit ITV drama, which told how hundreds of sub­post­mas­­ters were wrongly prosecuted for theft.

Toby said: “I spoke to Alan Bates today and he urges you to carry on putting pressure on MPs, to sort out this situation and pay these people their money back.”

In September, Alan was knighted by the King for ­services to justice.

CLEAN BANDIT have big plans for 2025.

On the red carpet, members Grace Chatto and Jack Patterson said: “We are going to release as many bangers as we can. We have so much music we’ve just not put out.

“The first song we will release in 2025, is a new genre. It’s trance and regg­aeton mixed with classical. It’s serious dance music, a bit more clubby than people are used to from us.”

But they reckon it won’t be too obscure as their fans “are interested in melting genres and experimenting with sounds”.