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Scottish Sun
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
The Who's Zak Starkey reveals he's working with Beatles legend's sons
Meanwhile, a popular singer has been strong-armed into addressing the fact she had used Ozempic ZAK STARKEY hopes to recreate some of dad Ringo Starr's magic with The Beatles – by teaming up with Paul McCartney and John Lennon's sons. In an exclusive chat about the release of cool new single Domino Bones (Gets Dangerous) with band Mantra of the Cosmos, Zak tells me he's worked on a new song with Sean Lennon and James McCartney. Advertisement 12 Zak Starkey hopes to recreate some of dad Ringo Starr's magic with The Beatles Credit: Getty 12 Zak, pictured, has teamed up with Paul McCartney and John Lennon's sons Credit: Getty 12 Zak recorded a song with Sean Lennon and James McCartney Credit: Refer to Caption Zak explains: 'The Beatles kids thing is something I've avoided because it's something we will be judged on for ever. 'I thought it was a daft idea. But I've got to know James well over the last decade and Sean over the last five years and we have become great friends. 'Their music is great. 'I had a track called Rip Off and as we were communicating a lot I asked them to contribute. Advertisement 'We were nervous in case there was no chemistry but there was loads and it sounded great. 'James' voice is so powerful it nearly blew me off my seat.' It was when his Mantra bandmate Shaun Ryder got involved that the magic really happened though, with Zak adding: 'Within five minutes he showed us that the only lyrical genius in the room was Shaun Ryder. 'He blew our minds and he wrote and recorded it in less than ten minutes. It's a pop song but it's overtly political dance music.' Advertisement After the track was finished, Zak contacted George Harrison's son Dhani. 'I explained that after Sean and James' contribution the musical table was full and that nothing weird or personal was going down. The Beatles movie cast finally revealed - and who they will play 'He got it and it's all cool. He's got his own great record out at the moment, too.' Mantra's new single Domino Bones (Gets Dangerous) is also on sale on June 29 as a limited edition 7-inch clear vinyl featuring the song's full six minutes. Advertisement The first batch sold out before their shows at Liverpool's Cavern Club, with the vinyls now changing hands for £400 on eBay. Zak adds of the upcoming album: 'There's 14 tunes and I've only finished six so far.' I look forward to hearing it. SHE inspired girlsto get active thanks to her Sporty Spice persona. Advertisement But it wasn't until Mel C had her own daughter that she understood how key role models can be. 12 Mel C and Natasha Hunt for a Volvic campaign Credit: supplied Teaming up with Volvic – and England rugby star Natasha Hunt, for a campaign to inspire the next generation of female rugby stars, Mel said: 'Now that I've got a daughter of my own, I realise how important it is to celebrate the incredible things women are doing not just in music, but in sport too. 'We've got to keep that momentum going.' Advertisement She added: 'Today, female role models in football, rugby and all sports are absolutely smashing it, they are more visible and celebrated than when I was a child. 'It's exciting to hear young girls saying, 'I want to be a rugby player,' and believing it's possible.' Bey duet is best by a country Miley THERE was a sprinkling of superstar stardust in Paris when Miley Cyrus joined Beyonce on stage at the Stade de France. She was an extra special guest during the first night of the Cowboy Carter tour in France, where they wore matching golden outfits to perform their collaboration II Most Wanted for the first time. Advertisement 12 Miley Cyrus joined Beyonce on stage at the Stade de France Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 12 Miley was an extra special guest during the first night of the Cowboy Carter tour in France Credit: Instagram Gushing about the experience on Instagram, Miley wrote: 'Beyonce, to be beside such a humble, gracious, legendary DIVA was a dream come true. Thank you for the opportunity to perform in Paris together & sing our song about friendship. 'To have learned from you & loved you my whole life, & then be standing together in matching gold looks is more than I could've imagined.' Advertisement Miley's a busy lady, as she revealed she is now heading back to California to write her first book, which may well be a memoir. On her family podcast Sorry We're Cyrus, she said of the prospect: 'I would consider writing a book, we discussed this the other day. 'I think this is something that I'm going to spend a little time working on while I'm in Malibu.' CONGRATS to model Daisy Lowe after she married Jordan Saul in London on Thursday. Advertisement The couple started dating in 2021 and welcomed daughter Ivy two years later. An insider tells me they are planning a bigger bash to celebrate with family and friends, including her mum Pearl and dad Gavin Rossdale. Jackie's top Cruz fan CRUZ BECKHAM's girlfriend Jackie Apostel is his biggest fan – just take a look at her top. The singer-songwriter wore an oversized American football shirt with his name on the back as the pair headed out together in London. Advertisement 12 Cruz Beckham's girlfriend Jackie Apostel is his biggest fan – just take a look at her top Credit: Splash 12 The singer-songwriter wore an oversized American football shirt with his name on the back as the pair headed out together in London Credit: Splash 12 My insiders tell me Cruz spends most days working on his music in a studio in the capital, with Jackie popping in when she can Credit: Splash 12 'Jackie is a bit of a muse to Cruz and he loves playing his new tracks to her,' my contact explained Credit: Splash Advertisement My insiders tell me Cruz spends most days working on his music in a studio in the capital, with Jackie popping in when she can. 'Jackie is a bit of a muse to Cruz and he loves playing his new tracks to her,' my contact explained. 'She is supportive of him and what he's working on. 'It's a very sweet romance, they're besotted with each other.' Advertisement I'd say. LEIGH-ANNE has landed one of her most unlikely gigs – a slot at Reading and Leeds rock festival. The former Little Mix singer and breakout star Skye Newman have been added to the line-up for the events, from August 21 to 24, alongside Bring Me The Horizon, Limp Bizkit and Enter Shikari. WEIGHT'S ZO NOT AN ISSUE NOTHING bores me more than talking about how much people weigh – especially when it comes to my favourite artists. Advertisement So I was sad to see that Lizzo had clearly been strong-armed into addressing the fact she had used Ozempic, after all the talk about her losing some weight. 12 Lizzo had clearly been strong-armed into addressing the fact she had used Ozempic Credit: Getty 12 Lizzo said: 'Ozempic works because you eat less food, yeah?' Credit: Instagram/lizzobeeating In a new interview, the About Damn Time singer said: 'I tried everything. Advertisement 'Ozempic works because you eat less food, yeah? 'So if you eat right, it makes you feel full. 'But if you can just do that on your own and get mind over matter, it's the same thing.' She was pounced on by trolls who berated her for previously saying that her weight loss was down to a calorie deficit and doing more exercise. Advertisement It's obvious that the only reason she's addressed it now is because it's all anyone on social media can talk about. But why the hell do they care so much? Lizzo is one of the most energetic and fun singers I've watched live and when I've seen her performing, I couldn't give a flying f**k what she looks like – I'm just there to listen to her music. Let's be frank, nearly every celebrity on the planet is using a fat jab to stay slim. And I don't know anyone who would turn that option down if they had the chance. Most celebs have had Botox, fillers and the rest, and the majority of them will at some point book in for their umpteenth facelift when they will end up looking younger than their own kids – I'm looking at you Kris Jenner. Advertisement But Kris certainly doesn't care – let's face it, she's got skin that is so soft it would rival a newborn baby's arse. And neither should Lizzo. Be fat, be thin, have facial features that wouldn't even quiver in a 9.5 magnitude earthquake – you only get one life.
The Irish Sun
a day ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Ringo Starr's son Zak Starkey reveals reason George Harrison's son was snubbed for Beatles' sons song collaboration
ZAK STARKEY hopes to recreate some of dad Ringo Starr's magic with The Beatles – by teaming up with Paul McCartney and John Lennon's sons. In an exclusive chat about the release of cool new single Domino Bones (Gets Dangerous) with band Mantra of the Cosmos, Zak tells me he's worked on a new song with Sean Lennon and James McCartney. Advertisement 12 Zak Starkey hopes to recreate some of dad Ringo Starr's magic with The Beatles Credit: Getty 12 Zak, pictured, has teamed up with Paul McCartney and John Lennon's sons Credit: Getty 12 Zak recorded a song with Sean Lennon and James McCartney Credit: Refer to Caption Zak explains: 'The Beatles kids thing is something I've avoided because it's something we will be judged on for ever. 'I thought it was a daft idea. But I've got to know James well over the last decade and Sean over the last five years and we have become great friends. 'Their music is great. 'I had a track called Rip Off and as we were communicating a lot I asked them to contribute. Advertisement Read More on THE BEATLES 'We were nervous in case there was no chemistry but there was loads and it sounded great. 'James' voice is so powerful it nearly blew me off my seat.' It was when his Mantra bandmate Shaun Ryder got involved that the magic really happened though, with Zak adding: 'Within five minutes he showed us that the only lyrical genius in the room was Shaun Ryder. 'He blew our minds and he wrote and recorded it in less than ten minutes. It's a pop song but it's overtly political dance music.' Advertisement Most read in Bizarre After the track was finished, Zak contacted 'I explained that after Sean and James' contribution the musical table was full and that nothing weird or personal was going down. The Beatles movie cast finally revealed - and who they will play 'He got it and it's all cool. He's got his own great record out at the moment, too.' Mantra's new single Domino Bones (Gets Dangerous) is also on sale on June 29 as a limited edition 7-inch clear vinyl featuring the song's full six minutes. Advertisement The first batch sold out before their shows at Zak adds of the upcoming album: 'There's 14 tunes and I've only finished six so far.' I look forward to hearing it. SHE inspired girlsto get active thanks to her Sporty Spice persona. Advertisement But it wasn't until 12 Mel C and Natasha Hunt for a Volvic campaign Credit: supplied Teaming up with Volvic – and England rugby star Natasha Hunt, for a campaign to inspire the next generation of female rugby stars, Mel said: 'Now that I've got a daughter of my own, I realise how important it is to celebrate the incredible things women are doing not just in music, but in sport too. 'We've got to keep that momentum going.' Advertisement She added: 'Today, female role models in football, rugby and all sports are absolutely smashing it, they are more visible and celebrated than when I was a child. 'It's exciting to hear young girls saying, 'I want to be a rugby player,' and believing it's possible.' Bey duet is best by a country Miley THERE was a sprinkling of superstar stardust in Paris when Miley Cyrus joined Beyonce on stage at the Stade de France. She was an extra special guest during the first night of the Cowboy Carter tour in France, where they wore matching golden outfits to perform their collaboration II Most Wanted for the first time. Advertisement 12 Miley Cyrus joined Beyonce on stage at the Stade de France Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 12 Miley was an extra special guest during the first night of the Cowboy Carter tour in France Credit: Instagram Gushing about the experience on Instagram, Miley wrote: 'Beyonce, to be beside such a humble, gracious, legendary DIVA was a dream come true. Thank you for the opportunity to perform in Paris together & sing our song about friendship. 'To have learned from you & loved you my whole life, & then be standing together in matching gold looks is more than I could've imagined.' Advertisement Miley's a busy lady, as she revealed she is now heading back to California to write her first book, which may well be a memoir. On her family podcast Sorry We're Cyrus, she said of the prospect: 'I would consider writing a book, we discussed this the other day. 'I think this is something that I'm going to spend a little time working on while I'm in Malibu.' CONGRATS to model Advertisement The couple started dating in 2021 and welcomed daughter Ivy two years later. An insider tells me they are planning a bigger bash to celebrate with family and friends, including her mum Pearl and dad Gavin Rossdale. Jackie's top Cruz fan CRUZ BECKHAM's girlfriend The singer-songwriter wore an oversized American football shirt with his name on the back as the pair headed out together in London. Advertisement 12 Cruz Beckham's girlfriend Jackie Apostel is his biggest fan – just take a look at her top Credit: Splash 12 The singer-songwriter wore an oversized American football shirt with his name on the back as the pair headed out together in London Credit: Splash 12 My insiders tell me Cruz spends most days working on his music in a studio in the capital, with Jackie popping in when she can Credit: Splash 12 'Jackie is a bit of a muse to Cruz and he loves playing his new tracks to her,' my contact explained Credit: Splash Advertisement My insiders tell me Cruz spends most days working on his music in a studio in the capital, with Jackie popping in when she can. 'Jackie is a bit of a muse to Cruz and he loves playing his new tracks to her,' my contact explained. 'She is supportive of him and what he's working on. 'It's a very sweet romance, they're besotted with each other.' Advertisement I'd say. LEIGH-ANNE has landed one of her most unlikely gigs – a slot at Reading and Leeds rock festival. The former Little Mix singer and breakout star Skye Newman have been added to the line-up for the events, from August 21 to 24, alongside Bring Me The Horizon, Limp Bizkit and Enter Shikari. WEIGHT'S ZO NOT AN ISSUE NOTHING bores me more than talking about how much people weigh – especially when it comes to my favourite artists. Advertisement So I was sad to see that 12 Lizzo had clearly been strong-armed into addressing the fact she had used Ozempic Credit: Getty 12 Lizzo said: 'Ozempic works because you eat less food, yeah?' Credit: Instagram/lizzobeeating In a new interview, the About Damn Time singer said: 'I tried everything. Advertisement 'Ozempic works because you eat less food, yeah? 'So if you eat right, it makes you feel full. 'But if you can just do that on your own and get mind over matter, it's the same thing.' She was pounced on by trolls who berated her for previously saying that her weight loss was down to a calorie deficit and doing more exercise. Advertisement It's obvious that the only reason she's addressed it now is because it's all anyone on social media can talk about. But why the hell do they care so much? Lizzo is one of the most energetic and fun singers I've watched live and when I've seen her performing, I couldn't give a flying f**k what she looks like – I'm just there to listen to her music. Let's be frank, nearly every celebrity on the planet is using a fat jab to stay slim. And I don't know anyone who would turn that option down if they had the chance. Most celebs have had Botox, fillers and the rest, and the majority of them will at some point book in for their umpteenth facelift when they will end up looking younger than their own kids – I'm looking at you Kris Jenner. Advertisement But Kris certainly doesn't care – let's face it, she's got skin that is so soft it would rival a newborn baby's arse. And neither should Lizzo. Be fat, be thin, have facial features that wouldn't even quiver in a 9.5 magnitude earthquake – you only get one life.
Perth Now
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Three members of the Beatles' sons feature on new Mantra Of Cosmos tune Rip Off
Three Beatles members' sons feature on a new song. Sir Ringo Starr's son Zak Starkey, Sir Paul McCartney's son James McCartney and the late John Lennon's son Sean Ono Lennon have come together on the Mantra Of The Cosmos song Rip Off. It's not the first collaboration between offspring of the legendary Liverpool band, with Sean and James having teamed up in 2024 on the track Primrose Hill. Zak has insisted his supergroup - which also includes Happy Mondays stars Shaun Ryder and Bez and former Oasis bassist Andy Bell - do not sound anything like the Fab Four. He recently told The Telegraph: "No it's not. "It's like Mantra Of The Cosmos with them in it. It's Sean of the Cosmos and James of the Cosmos, it's still my band." Zak previously shot down suggestioning he and Sean were forming a band together on social media after a picture of the pair set off the rumour mill. He wrote: 'If we had spent 3 years sleeping on flea infested mattresses in the back room of a Hamburg club it might have chemistry. 'But we have been swaddled in silken robes in houses so big that it's too far to go and make a piece of toast – seen?' The latest tune comes after the group released 'Domino Bones (Get Dangerous)' featuring Noel Gallagher. Zak also insisted in his interview with The Telegraph that he isn't as wealthy as the other children of the Beatles. The 59-year-old drummer is the eldest of Ringo's three children with late hairdresser Maureen Cox and he's adamant he doesn't have the same kind of wealth as the other Beatles offspring, because they inherited money from their parents while Zak's mum died penniless in 1994. He told the newspaper: "[The others have] loads of money because their dads are dead. James' mum [Linda McCartney] is dead. Left him a lot of money. "[But] my mum died skint with a whole desk-full of brown envelopes that she never opened because she spent all her money on her friends." Zak - who recently lost his gig drumming with The Who - added of his financial woes: "And now I haven't got a job." The sticksman was let go by the band earlier this year before being welcomed back and then dismissed once again, and Zak's departure was put down to disagreements over his performance at a gig at the Royal Albert Hall in London in April but he's convinced it was the product of tensions that have plagued the band for years. Zak claims The Who's Pete Townshend went along with the decision to part ways with the drummer for a second time because he didn't want to disagree with frontman Sir Roger Daltrey. He told the publication: "What happened was I got it right and Roger [Daltrey] got it wrong ... I watched the show and I can't find any dropped beats. Then Pete had to go along with it because Pete's had 60 years of arguing with Roger ... "I don't blame anyone. I blame The Who because they're unpredictable, aggressive and f****** insane." He went on to reveal he's written to music legend Bob Dylan to ask if he needs a drummer, but hasn't heard back from him. However, Zak's drumming days with The Who might not be over for good. He added: "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'. I said: 'Best let me know.'"
