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New York Post
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Three of the Beatles' members sons are teaming up for the first time to release a new song together
Here comes the sons. Three of the Beatles' children have united on a new song. Ringo Starr's son, Zak Starkey, confirmed that John Lennon's son, Sean Ono Lennon, and Paul McCartney's son, James McCartney, provided vocals on his supergroup Mantra of the Cosmos' upcoming single 'Rip Off.' 12 Zak Starkey attends the Manta Of The Cosmos' performance at The Box in London in June 2023.12 James McCartney attends a photography exhibition in London in May Claridge's ArtSpace 12 Sean Ono Lennon attends the 2025 Grammy The Recording Academy Starkey, 59, shared a clip of the rock song via Instagram on Sunday. Shaun Ryder of Happy Mondays also provided vocals on the track. George Harrison is the only Beatles member who doesn't have any children working on the song. The late star had one son, Dhani Harrison, who is also a musician. 12 Zak Starkey shares a clip of his new song with Sean Ono Lennon and James McCartney. therealzakstarkey/Instagram 12 Zak Starkey made 'Rip Off' with two other Beatles' children. therealzakstarkey/Instagram In a recent interview with The Telegraph, Starkey denied that his collaboration with Sean, 49, and James, 47, was like a mini-Beatles reunion. 'It's like Mantra of the Cosmos with them in it,' Starkey stated. 'It's Sean of the Cosmos and James of the Cosmos, it's still my band.' 12 Ringo Starr in 1963. Bettmann Archive 12 Paul McCartney in 1963. Bettmann Archive 12 John Lennon in 1963. Bettmann Archive When the interviewer mentioned Starkey just needs Dhani, 46, for the whole gang to be together, Starkey responded, 'No I don't. Why do I?' The last time the Beatles' offspring worked together was when James and Sean came out with the song 'Primrose Hill' in 2024. 12 The Beatles in 1963. Getty Images 'Primrose Hill' is here! Today I am so very excited to share my latest song co-written by my good friend @sean_ono_lennon,' James wrote on Instagram at the time, alongside a selfie of the pair. 'With the release of this song it feels like we're really getting the ball rolling and I am so excited to continue to share music with you.' Back in 2012, James spoke to the BBC about the possibility of forming a music group with Starkey, Sean and Dhani. 12 Paul and James McCartney attend the book launch and private view of 'Mary McCartney: Monochrome And Colour' in 2014. David M. Benett 'I don't think it's something that Zak wants to do,' James said. 'Maybe [Ringo Starr's son] Jason [Starkey] would want to do it. I'd be up for it. Sean seemed to be into it, Dhani seemed to be into it. I'd be happy to do it.' James then said that the supergroup had been 'mooted' but was still hopeful it could happen. 12 Paul McCartney with his son James leave 'Late Show with David Letterman' in NYC in 2013. Getty Images 'Yeah, hopefully, naturally. I don't know, you'd have to wait and see,' he teased. 'The will of God, nature's support, I guess. So yeah, maybe.' Starkey has recently made headlines for being fired twice from the band The Who. The drummer told The Telegraph that he was kicked out of the group after an alleged altercation with lead singer Roger Daltrey. He also alleged that he turned down the offer to tour with Oasis for The Who. 12 Zak Starkey and Ringo Starr attend an event at The Vox in London in 2016. David M. Benett But Starkey hinted in the interview that he might return to The Who. 'I spoke to Roger last week and he said, 'Don't take your drums out of [The Who's] warehouse yet in case we need you,'' Starkey said. 'I said, 'Best let me know.''
Hindustan Times
14-06-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
‘No Kings' protest: Schedule, locations and more details about anti-Trump rallies in the US
People in large numbers are expected to take part in rallies against US President Donald Trump across hundreds of cities in the US on Saturday, June 14. Dubbed as the "No Kings" protests, these take on the Donald Trump administration and counter the military parade, marking 250 years of the US Army. Also, June 14 is commemorated as Flag Day in America, recognizing the adoption of the US flag on June 14, 1777. The demonstrations have been described as a "day of defiance" against the US President and his allies, with some asking for Trump to be "dethroned," Fox News reported. The rallies have been called by several overlapping organizations, including Indivisible, a progressive group, the American Civil Liberties Union and 50501, which was formed earlier this year when Trump became the US President for the second time. Notably, 50501 stands for 50 states, 50 protests and one movement. It organized the "Hands Off" protests on April 5, highlighting a wide range of grievances against the Trump administration. The protesting organizations have said that they want to defend democracy by opposing Trump's "authoritarian rule." One of their major issue is the mass deportation programs. This comes after protests against the immigration crackdown turned violent in Los Angeles last week, forcing Trump to call in the National Guard. Trump, celebrating his 79th birthday today, will remain present in Washington, D.C. to watch the US military parade that features nearly 6,600 troops and 150 military vehicles. Also Read: Trump military parade 2025: Check the entire schedule, route map and other key details here Through these demonstrations, the protestors look forward to portraying Trump as a king who rules the nation with unchecked power, bypassing all the laws and court rulings. On its official site, 50501 states that the Trump administration has "defied our courts, deported Americans, disappeared people off the streets, attacked our civil rights, and slashed our services". Their flagship march and rally is slated to take place in Philadelphia. Slamming the protesting organisations, Trump earlier this week said he does not feel like a king and is required to "go through hell to get stuff approved". FAQs 1. What does the 'No Kings' protest mean? The demonstrations are taking place against US President Donald Trump and his administration to reject 'authoritarianism, billionaire-first politics, and the militarisation" of US democracy. 2. Where are the 'No Kings' protests taking place? These are being organized in more than 2,000 cities across all 50 states in the US, besides several international locations. 3. Why is it taking place on June 14? Protesters view Donald Trump's military parade as an extension of his authoritarian rule so the No Kings event is also taking place on June 14.
Yahoo
14-06-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Planned ‘No Kings' protests grow in number after LA militarization: What organizers expect
"No Kings" Day organizers say it is more important than ever to have a "national day of peaceful protest" on June 14 following the decision by President Donald Trump to send in Marines and the National Guard to Los Angeles. "I think we will see the largest peaceful single day protests that this country has seen certainly since the first Trump term," said Indivisible cofounder Ezra Levin, one of the organizers. Now, about 2,000 protests and rallies named "No Kings" Day are planned to oppose what they see as Trump's power grab, nearly double that of the April 5 "Hands Off" protest that saw millions of Americans turn out in big and small cities nationwide. Organizers expect millions of Americans to turn out across the country on June 14. The protests occur the same day as a parade to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army in Washington, D.C., which also falls on Trump's 79th birthday. The "No Kings" Day protests were planned long before Trump called in the California National Guard to quell largely peaceful protests over immigration enforcement raids in Los Angeles. On June 9, he ordered 700 Marines to the city to help. Related: 'No Kings Day' protests planned for June 14 with aim to reclaim the American flag Still, there have been pockets of high-profile clashes with police in Los Angeles, leading California Gov. Gavin Newsom to bring in extra state resources and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass to impose a curfew. Hundreds of people have been arrested, mostly for violating the curfew. Protests have since spread across the country, and Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, a Republican, has deployed the Texas National Guard to immigration enforcement protests there. "Mobilizing military forces into American cities is going to be seen as an overreach, and it's going to be now met with a wave of peaceful, boisterous moms and dads and grandmas and kids and their dogs and families showing up, saying, 'we're not going to put up with this authoritarianism,'" Levin said. On June 11, the White House said Trump is fine with peaceful protests during the military parade, walking back comments Trump made the day before that any protesters would be met with "very big force." That same day, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth suggested that more national guard units could be deployed. Levin said the presence of the National Guard has changed nothing on their end. There is no planned "No Kings" Day protest in Washington, D.C. "Our current plan is full steam ahead," he said. "It's more important than ever that we have a national day of peaceful protest in response to would be monarchical rule. And the worst thing we could do this in this moment is back down in response to saber rattling from Trump and others." Organizers anticipate that the immigration enforcement and Trump's response to largely peaceful protests by bringing in the military is a pivot point that will bring new people to the streets June 14. "It's part of the national conversation now," Levin said. "And when this kind of thing becomes part of the national conversation, a lot of people who weren't paying attention before lift their head up and say, 'oh my gosh, that's terrible. What do I do?' And there's a very clear answer, it's show up on Saturday in a peaceful protest in a town near you." Progressive groups often talk about building on pivot points that draw people into protests or activism for the first time. For example, fear and anger over tariffs that were announced April 2 led to larger than expected crowds at the April 5 Hands Off protests. Mass layoffs of federal probationary workers in February led to large numbers of people at townhalls held by Republican members of Congress. The presence of the National Guard in Los Angeles, Texas and possibly other states is an effort to "sow chaos" and scare people out of showing up to peacefully protest, Levin said. "It's really important for those of us who are organizing to make these events as welcoming as possible and create a sense of strength in numbers. The more people who show up, the harder it is for them to scare us away," Levin said. The national organizers are holding several extra safety and de-escalation trainings for local activists and volunteers this week. "We have no reason to believe these will be anything but peaceful," he said, pointing out that there were no reported incidents of violence or property destruction during the 1,300 protests in April. "These should be family friendly events. I expect to see people's dogs and their families and their kids out with funny signs and dancing and having a good time." On June 14, hundreds of thousands of people are expected to take to the streets of Los Angeles for the "No Kings" protest. Organizers estimate 250,000 people will come, far above the estimated 70,000 who came to the last major protest in early April. "It is definitely a city that knows how to protest. I would say for a lot of people, it's a sense of duty. We have a duty to our community… to our neighbors, and to democracy and freedom at its most basic level. If we don't all stand up together now, we're going to be crushed separately," said Hunter Dunn, spokesperson for the group organizing the protest. More: Photos show ICE detention protests across the US amid LA tensions Dunn, whose group is called 50501 for 50 states, 50 capitols, one day, said they didn't seek a permit for the protest, which begins with a rally outside Los Angeles city hall and culminates in a mile long march, in part because they didn't want to inform LAPD or potentially ICE and the National Guard of their plans. He said his group's leadership has been tear gassed and hit with rubber bullets in recent days while providing food, water and medical services at the protest site in central Los Angeles. 50501 has a large team of volunteers on hand to de-escalate and be on the front line if law enforcement tries to break up the protest, he said. "We have a medical team and we have a security team who's specifically there to de-escalate and prevent bad actors from making things worse, and those are the people who are putting their bodies on the line if the government starts using tear gas or rubber bullets like they've been using against unorganized protests this week," Dunn said. Dunn encouraged people in the country illegally to stay home. "If someone is in danger of being targeted by the government directly, I would rather them stay home and instead ask five neighbors to go out and protest in their stead," he said. Still, he said there are a lot of people "who are for the first time realizing how serious the situation is and how important is to stand up for everyone's rights now so we don't lose them." This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: 'No Kings' protest in LA: What organizers expect
Yahoo
14-06-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
'No Kings' rally is Saturday at Vigo County Courthouse
Another demonstration organized by Indivisible Wabash Valley is scheduled Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon at the Vigo County Courthouse. This one is being called a 'No Kings' protest and community gathering, and it is scheduled opposite the military parade in Washington, D.C. ordered by President Donald Trump on Flag Day for his birthday. Terre Haute's event is one of an estimated 2,000 that will occur in all 50 states. The "No Kings" and the earlier "Hands Off!" rallies and Indivisible's coalitions overlap. Indivisible's Rex Gambill said Saturdays rallies are "supporting our position that The United States is governed by three separate and equal branches of government. We do not believe one branch of government and especially one person should or will be allowed to control our lives." He added, "Saturday will enable all concerned citizens to join our voices supporting the Constitution that has provide almost 250 years of freedom from the rule of a king or dictator and the rights and liberties to pursue a life of equality and fulfillment for every American." Terre Haute City Councilman Todd Nation said Thursday that the intent of these events is "protesting things happening at the federal level that affect the country — and Terre Haute." Various sources report Trump's military parade will cost taxpayers between $25 million and $100 million at the same time the country is told there's little money for Social Security, SNAP, Medicaid or public schools. "In keeping with our desire to be a cooperative and contributing force in our community, we are also hosting a food drive for The Brown Baggers of Sullivan County," Gambill said of this Saturday's event. "These people work tirelessly to insure no child is hungry. Over 400 children benefit from Brown Baggers." Those wishing to donate should bring food items to the courthouse on Saturday. Nation observed, "Indivisible is routinely adding an element of helping others to their events." Speakers will begin at 11 a.m. The Courthouse is at 33 S. 3rd St. For more information, email Chris Williams at chrisindvs@
The Star
12-06-2025
- Politics
- The Star
Planned "No Kings" protests grow in number after LA militarization: report
NEW YORK, June 12 (Xinhua) -- About 2,000 protests and rallies featuring "No Kings" Day are planned with millions of Americans to turn out across the country on Saturday, nearly double that of the April 5 "Hands Off" protests that saw millions taking the streets in big and small cities nationwide, reported USA Today on Thursday. Organizers say it is more important than ever to have a "national day of peaceful protest" following the decision by President Donald Trump to send in Marines and the National Guard to Los Angeles. "I think we will see the largest peaceful single day protests that this country has seen certainly since the first Trump term," said Indivisible cofounder Ezra Levin, one of the organizers. The protests occur the same day as a parade to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army in Washington, D.C., which also falls on Trump's 79th birthday. "The 'No Kings' Day protests were planned long before Trump called in the California National Guard to quell largely peaceful protests over immigration enforcement raids in Los Angeles," noted the report. Still, there have been pockets of high-profile clashes with police in Los Angeles, leading California Governor Gavin Newsom to bring in extra state resources and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass to impose a curfew. Hundreds of people have been arrested, mostly for violating the curfew. Protests have since spread across the country, and Texas Governor Greg Abbott has deployed the Texas National Guard to immigration enforcement protests there. "Mobilizing military forces into American cities is going to be seen as an overreach, and it's going to be now met with a wave of peaceful, boisterous moms and dads and grandmas and kids and their dogs and families showing up, saying, 'we're not going to put up with this authoritarianism,'" Levin was quoted as saying. On June 11, the White House said Trump is fine with peaceful protests during the military parade, walking back comments Trump made the day before that any protesters would be met with "very big force." That same day, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth suggested that more national guard units could be deployed.
