McCartney at graduation celebration
Sir Paul McCartney met Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts graduates
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Sir Paul McCartney led the graduation celebrations at the Fame school he set up in his home city.
Liverpool Institute of Performing Arts (Lipa) opened in 1996 after a long campaign by the former Beatle.Alongside the graduating students, celebrities Ben Elton and Anita Dobson were being made honorary Companions of the Institute.Other Companions this year included Culture Club producer Steve Levine and Olivier Award-winning stage producer David Pugh.
Sir Paul, 65, who remains lead patron of Lipa, gave a speech to the graduates before they were presented with their certificates.Lipa offers degree qualifications in acting, dance, music and theatre studies.The ceremony took place at Liverpool's Philharmonic Hall.Sir Paul told the graduates he loved them and spoke of his pride that the former derelict building was now "turning out so many good kids".He added:
"Be clear what you want and believe you are going to get it, work hard and you will get it - you are all brilliant."
AP.
Saturday, July 28, 2007
Friday, July 27, 2007
Joni Mitchell joinin Starbucks
Singing legend JONI MITCHELL
is set to follow in the footsteps of SIR PAUL MCCARTNEY by signing an album distribution deal with coffee giant Starbucks. The Big Yellow Taxi star is the latest signing to the chain's Hear Music label, and will release her first new work in almost ten years in Starbucks stores. MCCartney sparked controversy last month (Jun07) for choosing to distribute Memory Almost Full through Starbucks - but almost 45 per cent of the disc's 447,000 sales originated from the chain's stores. Shine will be released on the Hear Music label on 25 September (07).
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Wednesday, July 25, 2007
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Monday, July 23, 2007
Stellas New Summer tank tee for Charity
As Stella McCartney attempts one more time to make her designs available to the masses, a limited edition tank top is presented at online fashion retailer Yoox.com. The limited edition t-shirt will be sold exclusively at Yoox as from July 24 for a mere $50. The summer t-shirt was originally conceived for the Glastonbury music festival therefore “wild”, yet tacky, colors are featured all over the garment. In addition, all the profits gained from this tank will be donated to Oxfam foundation which aims to end worldwide poverty - how Utopian is that?
Her association with Adidas brought her more profits and fame, but as those two raised her image and “prestige” went absolutely downhill - yet she still could do something about it. Now as she launches this new set of limited edition t-shirt she places herself one step closer of becoming a faded designer - those who vanish as a result of doing too many commercial stuff or giving out to many licenses.
The design itself of the new tank is absolutely hideous. I cannot see why anybody would feel attracted by such piece, since the colors are awfully mixed and I had it with the tacky hippie look. From where I see it, I can only picture very young girls wearing these and/or really low level wannabes.
Her association with Adidas brought her more profits and fame, but as those two raised her image and “prestige” went absolutely downhill - yet she still could do something about it. Now as she launches this new set of limited edition t-shirt she places herself one step closer of becoming a faded designer - those who vanish as a result of doing too many commercial stuff or giving out to many licenses.
The design itself of the new tank is absolutely hideous. I cannot see why anybody would feel attracted by such piece, since the colors are awfully mixed and I had it with the tacky hippie look. From where I see it, I can only picture very young girls wearing these and/or really low level wannabes.
has a much brigter write up than this guy from New York
harleyblues take:
WTF? you can picture only young girls or low level wannabes wearing this tee? what a jerk! This tee is inspired by the GLASTONBURY Festival the tee is rather lovley.You go Stella, I'm sure they will sell out like hotcakes!
Hb
Thursday, July 19, 2007
Maccas brother to show fotos in Scottish village
Macca brother shows photos in village
PA Entertainment
Mike is set to exhibit his London Live 8 photos
Sir Paul McCartney's brother is to stage a rare show of his rock photographs in a remote Scottish village.
Mike McCartney will put on an exhibition of pictures he took at the London Live 8 concert.
Durness in Sutherland is hosting the John Lennon Northern Lights festival between September 28 and 30.
It celebrates the murdered ex-Beatle's long-running links with the area.
Mike, 63, agreed to bring his collection up a few days before the festival for a special exhibition.
His pictures feature many of the stars who played in London in July 2005 - including Annie Lennox, Fran Healy, The Killers and Pink Floyd.
He said: "I didn't want to put them on show during the festival, as the event is not about me.
"But I was happy to come up before and let everyone see the pictures.
"I am looking forward to coming to Durness and opening the exhibition - and where I go my camera always goes with me, so I hope to take some photographs of the area."
Some of Mike's pictures feature in the National Portrait Gallery in London.
Among the artists taking part in the Northern Lights festival are chart toppers Nizlopi, the Queen's Master of Music Sir Peter Maxwell Davies, artist Peter Howson, and singers Julie Fowlis and Donnie Munro.
harleyblues take:
wooohoo Mike Id love to see em, need my address! lol
PA Entertainment
Mike is set to exhibit his London Live 8 photos
Sir Paul McCartney's brother is to stage a rare show of his rock photographs in a remote Scottish village.
Mike McCartney will put on an exhibition of pictures he took at the London Live 8 concert.
Durness in Sutherland is hosting the John Lennon Northern Lights festival between September 28 and 30.
It celebrates the murdered ex-Beatle's long-running links with the area.
Mike, 63, agreed to bring his collection up a few days before the festival for a special exhibition.
His pictures feature many of the stars who played in London in July 2005 - including Annie Lennox, Fran Healy, The Killers and Pink Floyd.
He said: "I didn't want to put them on show during the festival, as the event is not about me.
"But I was happy to come up before and let everyone see the pictures.
"I am looking forward to coming to Durness and opening the exhibition - and where I go my camera always goes with me, so I hope to take some photographs of the area."
Some of Mike's pictures feature in the National Portrait Gallery in London.
Among the artists taking part in the Northern Lights festival are chart toppers Nizlopi, the Queen's Master of Music Sir Peter Maxwell Davies, artist Peter Howson, and singers Julie Fowlis and Donnie Munro.
harleyblues take:
wooohoo Mike Id love to see em, need my address! lol
Wednesday, July 18, 2007
Mcartneys boycott cancer charities testing on animals
LATEST: SIR PAUL MCCARTNEY
has been praised by animal rights group PETA after announcing plans to boycott cancer charities who test on animals. The multi-millionaire former Beatle has supported cancer charities since his first wife Linda died of the disease in 1998.
But on Monday (16Jul07) he revealed plans to refuse funding to organisations that practice vivisection, after discovering a number of charities close to his heart advocate the practice.
The vegan rocker said, "When Linda died I said I would support cancer charities. Animal rights groups wrote to me pointing out that many were heavily into vivisection - and it's true. A doctor we knew out in America just admitted it as a matter of fact, innocently, like 'Well, sure we do.' "What he doesn't realise is that he won't get a donation out of me for that very fact. There are better alternatives but you're not allowed to challenge the status quo."
His decision has been applauded by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals. Alistair Currie - Senior Research and Campaigns Co-ordinator - says, “Animal testing charities don't just miss out on big money; they miss out on medical progress. Animals are not furry little humans and their bodies cannot reliably predict results for human conditions. While we know a great deal about cancer in mice, we don't know anywhere near enough about cancer in humans.
Thankfully, there are plenty of charities that go for the triple win: they don't cause animal suffering; they do support modern non-animal research that increases the chance of finding cures for humans; and they get the money of smart, compassionate donors.”
Tuesday, July 17, 2007
John Lennon Inspired new guitar!
John Lennon Inspires New Guitar
Gibson releases a limited edition Les Paul.
by IGN Music
July 16, 2007 -
The Gibson Guitar Custom Shop
has announced plans to release a limited edition guitar inspired by the Les Paul model John Lennon used to play.Modeled after the modified 1950s Gibson single-cutaway Les Paul Junior with the Charlie Christian pickup that Lennon used most famously at New York's Madison Square Garden on August 30, 1972.The Gibson Custom Shop has worked with Yoko Ono in the recreation of this famous modified Les Paul Junior guitar.
As Lennon's widow, she approved a complete hands-on review of the original for the design team to use as a thorough reference point for their newly designed Inspired By guitar. The Custom Shop's Inspired By Les Paul guitar is aged to look just like
Lennon's original Les Paul Junior once it was sanded down to the solid mahogany body and includes the famous Charlie Christian pickup installed in the neck position as well as aged chrome hardware.
Only 300 of the limited-edition guitars will be made and each will be accompanied by a Custom Shop guitar case and a certificate of authenticity in a special army green cloth folder with John's autograph embroidered on the cover. In addition, the Lennon fans who purchase this guitar will receive an article that includes an interview with guitar luthier Ron DeMarino (who aided Lennon in the customization of the guitar) by Andy Babiuk, author of The Beatles Gear, as well as a signed Lennon print by famed artist Allison Lefcort, and Lennon's famous "New York City" T-shirt.
As for the original guitar, it is on permanent display at the John Lennon Museum in Japan and will also be unveiled at a special event at the Gibson Japan Showroom in Tokyo, Japan in early August 2007.
Gibson's John Lennon Inspired By Les Paul SpecificationsModel:
John Lennon Les PaulPickups:
P-90 Single Coil in the bridge position & Charlie Christian in the neck positionHardware:
Aged ChromeFingerboard:
RosewoodScale: 24 3/4
Nut Width: 1.689
"Nut: CorianBridge: Chrome ABR-1 with stopbar tailpiece (holes from original wrap tailpiece are plugged)
Neck Material: One-Piece Mahogany with Long Neck TenonBody
Material: Solid Mahogany
Controls: Single volume, single tone, 3-way pickup switch
Color: Faded Cherry
MSRP: $7,527
hareleyblues take:
wow for the paultry some of $7,527 USD you too can have this limited edition guitar hurry while supplies last lol no way Jose can I afford such a thing I have to save for Paul McCartney's next tour,wooohooo!
harleyblues
Gibson releases a limited edition Les Paul.
by IGN Music
July 16, 2007 -
The Gibson Guitar Custom Shop
has announced plans to release a limited edition guitar inspired by the Les Paul model John Lennon used to play.Modeled after the modified 1950s Gibson single-cutaway Les Paul Junior with the Charlie Christian pickup that Lennon used most famously at New York's Madison Square Garden on August 30, 1972.The Gibson Custom Shop has worked with Yoko Ono in the recreation of this famous modified Les Paul Junior guitar.
As Lennon's widow, she approved a complete hands-on review of the original for the design team to use as a thorough reference point for their newly designed Inspired By guitar. The Custom Shop's Inspired By Les Paul guitar is aged to look just like
Lennon's original Les Paul Junior once it was sanded down to the solid mahogany body and includes the famous Charlie Christian pickup installed in the neck position as well as aged chrome hardware.
Only 300 of the limited-edition guitars will be made and each will be accompanied by a Custom Shop guitar case and a certificate of authenticity in a special army green cloth folder with John's autograph embroidered on the cover. In addition, the Lennon fans who purchase this guitar will receive an article that includes an interview with guitar luthier Ron DeMarino (who aided Lennon in the customization of the guitar) by Andy Babiuk, author of The Beatles Gear, as well as a signed Lennon print by famed artist Allison Lefcort, and Lennon's famous "New York City" T-shirt.
As for the original guitar, it is on permanent display at the John Lennon Museum in Japan and will also be unveiled at a special event at the Gibson Japan Showroom in Tokyo, Japan in early August 2007.
Gibson's John Lennon Inspired By Les Paul SpecificationsModel:
John Lennon Les PaulPickups:
P-90 Single Coil in the bridge position & Charlie Christian in the neck positionHardware:
Aged ChromeFingerboard:
RosewoodScale: 24 3/4
Nut Width: 1.689
"Nut: CorianBridge: Chrome ABR-1 with stopbar tailpiece (holes from original wrap tailpiece are plugged)
Neck Material: One-Piece Mahogany with Long Neck TenonBody
Material: Solid Mahogany
Controls: Single volume, single tone, 3-way pickup switch
Color: Faded Cherry
MSRP: $7,527
hareleyblues take:
wow for the paultry some of $7,527 USD you too can have this limited edition guitar hurry while supplies last lol no way Jose can I afford such a thing I have to save for Paul McCartney's next tour,wooohooo!
harleyblues
Sunday, July 15, 2007
foto idiot faces jail for assaulting Heather update
From The Times
July 12, 2007
Photographer faces jail for assaulting Heather Mills
David Brown
The estranged wife of Sir Paul McCartney said last night that she hoped the paparazzi would leave her alone after a photographer was told that he could be jailed for assaulting her.
Heather Mills had told Brighton Magistrates Court that she had taken on the presspack on behalf of other celebrities who were being harassed by the constant presence of the media.
Jay Kaycappa, a freelance photographer, was found guilty yesterday of assaulting Ms Mills by grabbing her right shoulder to turn her around so that he could get a better picture. He was also found guilty of assaulting Mark Payne who had blocked him from getting a photograph of Ms Mills the next day.
Ms Mills, 39, had told the magistrates: “I don’t have to spend my time doing this. Jay Kaycappa has assaulted a lot of people and upset people and I’m going out on a limb.”
Phil Hall, her spokesman, said: “Heather is delighted that justice has been done and hopes that the photographers who pursue her on a daily basis will now leave her and her daughter alone.”
Sentencing of Kaykappa. 31, from Fareham, Hampshire — who has 132 previous convictions for dishonesty offences — was adjourned to August 16 for reports. He was warned that sentencing options included custody.
July 12, 2007
Photographer faces jail for assaulting Heather Mills
David Brown
The estranged wife of Sir Paul McCartney said last night that she hoped the paparazzi would leave her alone after a photographer was told that he could be jailed for assaulting her.
Heather Mills had told Brighton Magistrates Court that she had taken on the presspack on behalf of other celebrities who were being harassed by the constant presence of the media.
Jay Kaycappa, a freelance photographer, was found guilty yesterday of assaulting Ms Mills by grabbing her right shoulder to turn her around so that he could get a better picture. He was also found guilty of assaulting Mark Payne who had blocked him from getting a photograph of Ms Mills the next day.
Ms Mills, 39, had told the magistrates: “I don’t have to spend my time doing this. Jay Kaycappa has assaulted a lot of people and upset people and I’m going out on a limb.”
Phil Hall, her spokesman, said: “Heather is delighted that justice has been done and hopes that the photographers who pursue her on a daily basis will now leave her and her daughter alone.”
Sentencing of Kaykappa. 31, from Fareham, Hampshire — who has 132 previous convictions for dishonesty offences — was adjourned to August 16 for reports. He was warned that sentencing options included custody.
Paul an Heather to go on holiday together!
London, July 15:
Estranged couple singer Paul McCartney and Heather Mills are reportedly planning a summer holiday together at the singer’s Hamptons mansion in New York. Mills insisted that the outing with daughter Beatrice would be a ‘family bonding time’ after a long bitter divorce battle.
According to a source, the move will be great but there was ‘tension’ because it won’t be a usual family outing. "Incredible as it may seem the idea looks like a goer. It won't be a conventional family holiday, there's still tension,” News of The World quoted the source, as saying. The source insisted that McCartney and Mills will live peacefully for sometime, away from media if they go for the holiday. "
But if they go to Macca's Hampton's mansion in New York, as they're thinking, they'll be away from prying eyes and pretty much on neutral ground,” the source said. According to another source, McCartney is set to give Mills a second chance and this would be a nice option for the two to workout their relationship.
harleyblues take:
well good for them, sheesh I hope they get along and have fun no fusin & fightin Paul & Heather lol have a marvelous time man reconciliation, Trip!
Friday, July 13, 2007
Denny Laine to spil guts on McCartney and Wings book!
Denny Laine Working On Book About Wings And Paul McCartney
Paul McCartney's former Wings bandmate Denny Laine is set to spill the secrets behind their turbulent friendship in a new book.
McCartney formed the group with guitarist Laine in 1971, but the pair fell out in January 1980 after the former Beatle was taken into police custody for marijuana possession at Japan's Tokyo airport.
The arrest forced the group to cancel international tour dates and Laine reportedly never forgave McCartney for what he saw as an act of betrayal.
Laine has since teamed up with a professional ghostwriter to work on his autobiography, which is expected to shed light on his fractured relationship with the Let It Be hitmaker.
A source close to Laine says, "Denny has been approached by one of music's most reputable authors about a much-anticipated biography. In the past, questionable motives. Denny would have none of it.
"But this time, the project will be done on Denny's terms."
"But this time, the project will be done on Denny's terms."
harleyblues take:
I'll have to get back with you on this one!
Thursday, July 12, 2007
Slammin posty nest door ddicated to FANS!
HEY EVERYBODY
I JUST SPENT HOURS CREATING A POST DEDICATED TO FANS NEW AND OLD. CAN YOU BELIEVE SOME PEOPLE NEVER HAVE HEARD OF THE BEATLES?
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I JUST SPENT HOURS CREATING A POST DEDICATED TO FANS NEW AND OLD. CAN YOU BELIEVE SOME PEOPLE NEVER HAVE HEARD OF THE BEATLES?
I HOPE YOU ENJOY THE VIDEO'S. I PICKED OUT SOME OF MY FAVS AND SOME FUNNY ONES TOO. PLEASE CHECK OUT MY LATEST POSTY AT SIR PAUL MCCARTNEY & THE BEATLES GUEST BAND PURPLEMELON
LOVE TO ALL HARLEYBLUES CHRISTINA
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Wednesday, July 11, 2007
Wow Stella McCartney pregnant again!
SIR PAUL MCCARTNEY's daughter STELLA
is expecting her third child, according to media reports. The fashion designer already has two children, Miller Alasdhair James Willis and Bailey Linda Olwyn Willis with husband Alasdhair Willis - and the pair will have a third child by the end of the year, reports
British newspaper the Daily Mirror. A source tells the paper, "Paul loves having family around him. It's been what has been getting him through the tough times. He would be overjoyed by a new addition."
Harleyblues take:
OH man!! I bet Stella, Alasdhair & Paul are extatic! man thats is NEWS to me lol I'm happy for Stella and all I have is animals hehehe
harleyblues
photographer found GUILTY of assaultin Heather Mills McCartney
Photographer guilty of assaulting Heather Mills
A photographer was tonight found guilty of assaulting Heather Mills-McCartney in a subway as he tried to take her picture.
Jay Kaycappa, 32, grabbed the estranged wife of ex-Beatle Sir Paul McCartney by her right shoulder in order to swing her round and take her photograph.
Brighton Magistrates Court heard during a three-day trial that the incident took place in a subway in the seaside resort on July 5 last year.
Father of three Kaycappa, of The Hurdles, Fareham, Hampshire, was also convicted of assaulting Ms Mills-McCartney's friend Mark Payne the following evening.
The freelance photographer shook his head in the dock after magistrates convicted him of both assault charges.
Ms Mills-McCartney was not in court to hear the verdicts.
Harleyblues take:
Good serves him right! didn't your mother teach you not to hurt, assault or lay a hand on a women? Whatta maroon, hope he looses his job for bein a jerk!
Im tallights harleyblues
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Tuesday, July 10, 2007
The Queen saluted the Beatles!
Queen salutes the Beatles
(Tuesday July 10, 2007 08:40 AM)
Her Majesty The Queen saluted the Beatles on Sunday with a special personal message commemorating the 50th anniversary of the legendary band's beginnings.
She noted the anniversary "with much pleasure" and sent "my best wishes to all concerned for a most enjoyable and successful occasion."
The historic moment that led to the formation of the Beatles occurred on Saturday 6th July 1957 when a 16-year-old John Lennon met a just- turned-15 Paul McCartney at a church garden fete in Liverpool.
The message from Her Majesty the Queen was sent to the people of Liverpool who gathered at the site for a re-creation of the original event.
Beatles scholar Martin Lewis, who received the message from Her Majesty, said: "This anniversary marks a momentous occasion in popular culture that literally changed the world. Without Lennon meeting McCartney we would not have had the Beatles as we know them."
Harleyblues note:
YES, the Queen should have included Pete Best in her tribute, he did play with the Silver Beetles than Beatles from 1960-1962 "Once a Beatle always a Beatle"! so lets hear it for Pete he helped in the creation of the Beatle too!
(Tuesday July 10, 2007 08:40 AM)
Her Majesty The Queen saluted the Beatles on Sunday with a special personal message commemorating the 50th anniversary of the legendary band's beginnings.
She noted the anniversary "with much pleasure" and sent "my best wishes to all concerned for a most enjoyable and successful occasion."
The historic moment that led to the formation of the Beatles occurred on Saturday 6th July 1957 when a 16-year-old John Lennon met a just- turned-15 Paul McCartney at a church garden fete in Liverpool.
The message from Her Majesty the Queen was sent to the people of Liverpool who gathered at the site for a re-creation of the original event.
Beatles scholar Martin Lewis, who received the message from Her Majesty, said: "This anniversary marks a momentous occasion in popular culture that literally changed the world. Without Lennon meeting McCartney we would not have had the Beatles as we know them."
Harleyblues note:
YES, the Queen should have included Pete Best in her tribute, he did play with the Silver Beetles than Beatles from 1960-1962 "Once a Beatle always a Beatle"! so lets hear it for Pete he helped in the creation of the Beatle too!
Sir Paul McCartney wants everyone to become Veggie!
Paul McCartney's veggie world
10th July 2007 12:30:02
Sir Paul McCartney wants everyone to become vegetarians to stop global warming.
The Beatles legend believes the world would be a better place if people stopped eating meat, because it would stop the destruction of rain forests.
Animal rights campaigner Paul said: "Livestock farming is one of the biggest destroyers of the planet. When you see the trees in the Amazon being cut down for hamburger cattle, that's pretty obvious.
"And it's all done in the name of something that benefits humans, when in fact it's the opposite. It's all about attitudes, no one thinks they are the one who has to change."
Paul's late first wife Linda introduced him to vegetarianism in the 70s.
'Linda launched a range of meatfree cookbooks and a line of frozen vegetarian meals under the 'Linda McCartney' name.
She was a passionate animal rights campaigner and following her death from breast cancer in 1998, Paul said the best tribute to her memory would be for fans to become vegetarians.Continued on Page 2
10th July 2007 12:30:02
Sir Paul McCartney wants everyone to become vegetarians to stop global warming.
The Beatles legend believes the world would be a better place if people stopped eating meat, because it would stop the destruction of rain forests.
Animal rights campaigner Paul said: "Livestock farming is one of the biggest destroyers of the planet. When you see the trees in the Amazon being cut down for hamburger cattle, that's pretty obvious.
"And it's all done in the name of something that benefits humans, when in fact it's the opposite. It's all about attitudes, no one thinks they are the one who has to change."
Paul's late first wife Linda introduced him to vegetarianism in the 70s.
'Linda launched a range of meatfree cookbooks and a line of frozen vegetarian meals under the 'Linda McCartney' name.
She was a passionate animal rights campaigner and following her death from breast cancer in 1998, Paul said the best tribute to her memory would be for fans to become vegetarians.Continued on Page 2
Yoko I didn't influence John Lennon
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JOHN LENNON's widow YOKO ONO
has blasted claims she was a powerful influence on the former BEATLE - insisting it was he who led her. The Japanese performer was widely blamed for splitting up The Beatles, but she insists she had a limited control over the star throughout his career. Ono tells Mojo magazine, "Despite what people always say, I don't think I influenced John much. "But through him I discovered an incredible world. He was always dealing with the people of the world. That's a pretty interesting thing to do."
Harleyblues take:
Ohhh Yoko I find that very hard to believe, you had no influence on John Lennon?
Ok and I'm Paul McCartney right!
harleyblues
JOHN LENNON's widow YOKO ONO
has blasted claims she was a powerful influence on the former BEATLE - insisting it was he who led her. The Japanese performer was widely blamed for splitting up The Beatles, but she insists she had a limited control over the star throughout his career. Ono tells Mojo magazine, "Despite what people always say, I don't think I influenced John much. "But through him I discovered an incredible world. He was always dealing with the people of the world. That's a pretty interesting thing to do."
Harleyblues take:
Ohhh Yoko I find that very hard to believe, you had no influence on John Lennon?
Ok and I'm Paul McCartney right!
harleyblues
Monday, July 9, 2007
Fashion Fab report: A virtual anti-fur protest
Fashion Fab report
: A virtual anti-fur protest
BY ROD STAFFORD HAGWOOD
Fashion Columnist Posted July 8 2007
note;
I have posted earlier this week in reguards to Stella McCartny's Animal Camp.
here are some updates
Have you always wanted to protest for animal rights but just didn't have the time to schlep around in the great outdoors carrying a big ol' sign?Do it online instead. Oh-so-hip designer Stella McCartney has teamed up with People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals for the first global virtual anti-fur protest.
Beginning Thursday animal rights supporters can log onto SecondLife.com — where users interact with each other in a virtual world — and join in on the activities staged on an "island."The island will feature stables, horse jumps, a lake, picnic tables, tree houses, Linda McCartney mini-veggie-burger stalls and a "live" DJ booth.Visitors will receive a goodie bag of anti-fur accessories, be invited to come up with the best anti-fur slogan and asked to wear a virtual T-shirt emblazoned with the motto, "I'd rather be pixelated than wear fur
.""Sometimes it's nice to have a bit of humor on serious subjects," McCartney said in a press release. The designer will choose the winning slogans with the first prize being two tickets to her spring-summer show in Paris this October; second prize is a faux-Appaloosa bag and third prize a full set of Care by Stella McCartney (her organic skin care line).
The event will last until July 29th."We are always looking for new ways to raise awareness about the extreme suffering that animals endure on fur farms and in cruel steel-jaw traps in the world," said
PETA prez Ingrid E. Newkirk. "So when Stella came up with this idea, we were on board from the beginning. Stella's Second Life fur protest is a lighthearted way to draw attention to a very serious issue."
If you're pregnant but still want to look like a rock star, check out Rock Star Momma (Atria Books, $17.95) where author Skye Hoppus gives you hints on how to remain chic even when avec petit enfant.She should know what she's talking about. After all, not only is she the wife of former blink-182 frontman Mark Hoppus and the mother of their 4-year-old son Jack, but she's also the designer of a maternity and children's line called Childish Clothing.Many of Hoppus' celeb pals (she worked for MTV for a decade) — like Britney Spears, Heidi Klum, Kimora Lee Simmons and Gwyneth Paltrow — have essays and helpful hints throughout the book.
Here are 10 tips
:1. Buy as many men's T-shirts as you can. The extra length covers most bellies ... inexpensively.
2. Tunics are great for layering under jackets and vests
.3. Skip the horizontal stripes, but diagonal and vertical are fine
.4. Maternity jeans now come in more fashionable styles, but make sure there's at least two to eight percent Lycra or spandex to ensure that your jeans will "grow" with you. Darker rinses in a soft-washed denim are also more flattering. Look for jeans with larger back pockets that are proportionally placed in the center of each cheek (too high or too small makes your butt look larger).
5. Flattering skirts include A-lines and tiered styles. When in doubt about length, go for just below the knee so the hem hits at the narrowest part of the leg.
6. Track suits are a must-have. Make sure you wear the pants low on the hips (very slimming) and always go for bold, bright colors (mix and match).
7. Mundies (maternity undies) are the way to go. Your old underwear will cut off your circulation like a tourniquet. Elle MacPherson Intimates, Mama Spanx, La Mere and Maternelle all have sexy undergarments. Bras should have thick straps, wide underbands and avoid seamed cups. Consider sleeping in a jogging bra. Seamless bikinis, thong panties, lace-trimmed boy shorts — in cotton — will help you avoid the dreaded fashion killer: panty lines.
8. Going out? Gwyneth Paltrow suggests a kimono worn with stretchy pants. Bejeweled kitten heels are glam and comfy. Show off your new decolletage with ruching and ruffles around the neckline (never too plunging) in halter dresses, A-line skirts paired with stretch-lace camisole tops or a classic jersey wrap dress. Empire silhouettes are very flattering and all the rage with designers.
9. In the hospital you might want to pack drawstring pajama or beach pants. There are also some maternity track suits with built-in bras for easy-access breast-feeding after delivery. A black nightgown (things get messy) is the best choice. This also means no G-strings; pack dark-hued, cotton "granny panties."
10. In everything you do, keep the prints and patterns small and delicate (to avoid parade float comparisons).
Harleyblues take:
please have your say have, you have a voice and join the online campaign thursday Julyth
: A virtual anti-fur protest
BY ROD STAFFORD HAGWOOD
Fashion Columnist Posted July 8 2007
note;
I have posted earlier this week in reguards to Stella McCartny's Animal Camp.
here are some updates
Have you always wanted to protest for animal rights but just didn't have the time to schlep around in the great outdoors carrying a big ol' sign?Do it online instead. Oh-so-hip designer Stella McCartney has teamed up with People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals for the first global virtual anti-fur protest.
Beginning Thursday animal rights supporters can log onto SecondLife.com — where users interact with each other in a virtual world — and join in on the activities staged on an "island."The island will feature stables, horse jumps, a lake, picnic tables, tree houses, Linda McCartney mini-veggie-burger stalls and a "live" DJ booth.Visitors will receive a goodie bag of anti-fur accessories, be invited to come up with the best anti-fur slogan and asked to wear a virtual T-shirt emblazoned with the motto, "I'd rather be pixelated than wear fur
.""Sometimes it's nice to have a bit of humor on serious subjects," McCartney said in a press release. The designer will choose the winning slogans with the first prize being two tickets to her spring-summer show in Paris this October; second prize is a faux-Appaloosa bag and third prize a full set of Care by Stella McCartney (her organic skin care line).
The event will last until July 29th."We are always looking for new ways to raise awareness about the extreme suffering that animals endure on fur farms and in cruel steel-jaw traps in the world," said
PETA prez Ingrid E. Newkirk. "So when Stella came up with this idea, we were on board from the beginning. Stella's Second Life fur protest is a lighthearted way to draw attention to a very serious issue."
If you're pregnant but still want to look like a rock star, check out Rock Star Momma (Atria Books, $17.95) where author Skye Hoppus gives you hints on how to remain chic even when avec petit enfant.She should know what she's talking about. After all, not only is she the wife of former blink-182 frontman Mark Hoppus and the mother of their 4-year-old son Jack, but she's also the designer of a maternity and children's line called Childish Clothing.Many of Hoppus' celeb pals (she worked for MTV for a decade) — like Britney Spears, Heidi Klum, Kimora Lee Simmons and Gwyneth Paltrow — have essays and helpful hints throughout the book.
Here are 10 tips
:1. Buy as many men's T-shirts as you can. The extra length covers most bellies ... inexpensively.
2. Tunics are great for layering under jackets and vests
.3. Skip the horizontal stripes, but diagonal and vertical are fine
.4. Maternity jeans now come in more fashionable styles, but make sure there's at least two to eight percent Lycra or spandex to ensure that your jeans will "grow" with you. Darker rinses in a soft-washed denim are also more flattering. Look for jeans with larger back pockets that are proportionally placed in the center of each cheek (too high or too small makes your butt look larger).
5. Flattering skirts include A-lines and tiered styles. When in doubt about length, go for just below the knee so the hem hits at the narrowest part of the leg.
6. Track suits are a must-have. Make sure you wear the pants low on the hips (very slimming) and always go for bold, bright colors (mix and match).
7. Mundies (maternity undies) are the way to go. Your old underwear will cut off your circulation like a tourniquet. Elle MacPherson Intimates, Mama Spanx, La Mere and Maternelle all have sexy undergarments. Bras should have thick straps, wide underbands and avoid seamed cups. Consider sleeping in a jogging bra. Seamless bikinis, thong panties, lace-trimmed boy shorts — in cotton — will help you avoid the dreaded fashion killer: panty lines.
8. Going out? Gwyneth Paltrow suggests a kimono worn with stretchy pants. Bejeweled kitten heels are glam and comfy. Show off your new decolletage with ruching and ruffles around the neckline (never too plunging) in halter dresses, A-line skirts paired with stretch-lace camisole tops or a classic jersey wrap dress. Empire silhouettes are very flattering and all the rage with designers.
9. In the hospital you might want to pack drawstring pajama or beach pants. There are also some maternity track suits with built-in bras for easy-access breast-feeding after delivery. A black nightgown (things get messy) is the best choice. This also means no G-strings; pack dark-hued, cotton "granny panties."
10. In everything you do, keep the prints and patterns small and delicate (to avoid parade float comparisons).
Harleyblues take:
please have your say have, you have a voice and join the online campaign thursday Julyth
Saturday, July 7, 2007
The Beatles New York
July 7, 2007
The Beatles' New York
Recently Rolling Stone took a 60-second tour of The Beatles' New York, with a little help from Google’s Street Maps feature.
First up on their tour: John and Yoko’s first NYC apartment at 105 Bank Street (where they lived during the release of this album). Here's a closer look at the property, which is also shown at right.
In 1971, after a long stay at the St. Regis Hotel, John Lennon and Yoko Ono moved into a tiny pad owned by Lovin’ Spoonful drummer Joe Butler. This was during Lennon’s most political period, and he often hosted gatherings at the apartment that drew counterculture figures like Abbie Hoffman and Jerry Rubin. Lennon also demoed much of his Some Time in New York City album in this spot. After 18 months, though, John and Yoko moved on up, to the Upper West Side apartment building called the Dakota.
Other places on the trip down memory lane include
The Dakota (1 West 72nd Street) where Yoko Ono still lives today,
Ed Sullivan Theater (53rd Street and Broadway) where The Beatles played to an audience of 74 million on February 9th, 1964 (#1 in the 100 days that changed music).
The Plaza at 2 Central Park South ends the tour. In February 1964 the Beatles began their American journey there and ten years later they attempted to reunite in the same spot to sign legal documents that would formally dissolve their partnership. However "John didn’t show up. 'He wouldn’t come across the park!' Paul McCartney said.
Thursday, July 5, 2007
Heather and Paul to be neighbors
Paul McCartney And Heather Mills To Be Neighbors
July 5, 2007 -
Heather Mills and Paul McCartney
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Sir Paul McCartney and his estranged wife Heather Mills are set to be neighbors. Heather is currently looking for a home just minutes away from The Beatles legend's Peasmarsh estate in East Sussex.
The former model is said to be keen to live close to Paul, 65, for the sake of their three-year-old daughter Beatrice.
A source told Britain's Daily Mirror newspaper: "Six months ago, this would have been inconceivable. But they think it will be best for Beatrice to have both her parents close by."
Heather, 39, is planning to sell her $4 million art deco beachfront Sussex home in Hove, and move to Rye. The coastal town is just three miles away from Paul's lavish estate.
Relations between Paul and Heather - who have been embroiled in a bitter divorce battle since splitting in May 2006 - have seemingly improved in recent months.
The pair are said to have decided to end their feud for the sake of Beatrice, with friends claiming they meet regularly. Paul has even been sending Heather "little notes and flowers."
The musician recently revealed 'See Your Sunshine' which features on his new album 'Memory Almost Full' was inspired by happier times with his estranged wife.
He said: "That is pretty much an out-and-out love song for Heather."
"A lot of the album was done before, during and after our separation. I didn't go back and take out any songs to do with her."
"That one was written during a good time with Heather."
Harleyblues take:
well thank goodness Paul and Heather are not fueding and they will both be close to Bea, I'm for harmony aren't you?
ta
harleyblues
July 5, 2007 -
Heather Mills and Paul McCartney
Paul McCartney Photos (28)
Sir Paul McCartney and his estranged wife Heather Mills are set to be neighbors. Heather is currently looking for a home just minutes away from The Beatles legend's Peasmarsh estate in East Sussex.
The former model is said to be keen to live close to Paul, 65, for the sake of their three-year-old daughter Beatrice.
A source told Britain's Daily Mirror newspaper: "Six months ago, this would have been inconceivable. But they think it will be best for Beatrice to have both her parents close by."
Heather, 39, is planning to sell her $4 million art deco beachfront Sussex home in Hove, and move to Rye. The coastal town is just three miles away from Paul's lavish estate.
Relations between Paul and Heather - who have been embroiled in a bitter divorce battle since splitting in May 2006 - have seemingly improved in recent months.
The pair are said to have decided to end their feud for the sake of Beatrice, with friends claiming they meet regularly. Paul has even been sending Heather "little notes and flowers."
The musician recently revealed 'See Your Sunshine' which features on his new album 'Memory Almost Full' was inspired by happier times with his estranged wife.
He said: "That is pretty much an out-and-out love song for Heather."
"A lot of the album was done before, during and after our separation. I didn't go back and take out any songs to do with her."
"That one was written during a good time with Heather."
Harleyblues take:
well thank goodness Paul and Heather are not fueding and they will both be close to Bea, I'm for harmony aren't you?
ta
harleyblues
Wednesday, July 4, 2007
Pictured by Mary McCartney Raising money to fight cancer
Sir Paul - pictured by Mary McCartney - goes under the hammer in Linda's memoryLast updated at
16:29pm on 4th July 2007
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Mary McCartney is auctioning her photographs to raise money to fight cancerMary McCartney is selling 36 of her celebrity photographic portraits - including one of Sir Paul - in her mother's memory.
Linda McCartney died from breast cancer in 1998.
Mary, a photographer like her mother, is selling the images to raise money for the Cancerbackup charity.
"As a photographer herself, she was my inspiration. I remember looking through her contact sheets as a child and being fascinated. Our styles are similar."
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Mary McCartney is auctioning her photographs to raise money to fight cancerMary McCartney is selling 36 of her celebrity photographic portraits - including one of Sir Paul - in her mother's memory.
Linda McCartney died from breast cancer in 1998.
Mary, a photographer like her mother, is selling the images to raise money for the Cancerbackup charity.
"As a photographer herself, she was my inspiration. I remember looking through her contact sheets as a child and being fascinated. Our styles are similar."
The photographs going under the hammer include Mary's intimate portraits of some of today's biggest stars including Bono, Jude Law and Tracey Emin.
The 37-year-old said: "Losing my mother prematurely has had a profound impact on my life in that it has made me appreciate the people around me.
"If I have one great sadness, it's that my mother never got to meet my two wonderful sons, Arthur, eight, and Elliot, four."
Mary said her mother's oncologist introduced the family to Cancerbackup. "They were invaluable, giving us emotional support and crucial information to help us understand the process. It feels like a privilege to give something back."
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The 37-year-old said: "Losing my mother prematurely has had a profound impact on my life in that it has made me appreciate the people around me.
"If I have one great sadness, it's that my mother never got to meet my two wonderful sons, Arthur, eight, and Elliot, four."
Mary said her mother's oncologist introduced the family to Cancerbackup. "They were invaluable, giving us emotional support and crucial information to help us understand the process. It feels like a privilege to give something back."
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Mary McCartney pictured with Sir Paul and Linda
Mary said she was devastated by her mother's diagnosis. "I was relatively lucky in that my mother was living almost normally until the last few days of her life. I tried to spend as much time with her as I could."
The photographs are expected to fetch between £1,200 and £5,000 each at the Oxo Tower auction tomorrow.
Cancerbackup provides information, advice and support for cancer patients, their families and carers.
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Mary's portrait of Sheila Hancock, estimated to fetch between £1,200 and £5,000
Marianne Faithfull, snapped by Mary as she is made up for the cameras
Tracey Emin is one of 36 of Mary's photographs to go on sale at the Oxo Tower
Harleyblues take:
Mary is a talented phototographer and artist I hope she raise's millions in her mother's Linda McCartneys memory, bless Mary's heart!
harleyblues
Tuesday, July 3, 2007
49 years ago a Fateful day
Pick of the day
Phil Daoust
Tuesday July 3, 2007The GuardianForty-nine-years, 11 months and 28 days ago, in the leafy Liverpool suburb of Woolton, St Peter's church was holding its summer fete. The highlight was supposed to be the crowning of the Sunday school Rose Queen. With hindsight, however, it was a performance by a young skiffle group called the Quarrymen. The band's leader was John Lennon; in the audience was a friend-of-a-friend, Paul McCartney, who had come not for the music but for the chance to meet girls. One imagines the future Beatles gazing into each other's eyes and whispering: "Let us make beautiful music together."
Or maybe not. We'll probably find out in Well Met in Woolton (11.30am, Radio 4), in which attendees of the fete remember that historic occasion. The voices include previously unheard recordings from McCartney himself, and Lennon's half-sister, Julia Baird.
There's also another chance to hear one of Mary Shelley's less well-known works. The Mortal
Immortal (6.30pm, BBC7), read by Shaun Dooley, tells how a young man drinks a magic potion after his love life takes a turn for the worse. He thinks the liquid will cure him of all emotion, but instead it grants him eternal life. And that's not the blessing you might imagine.
harleyblues take:
I'm wondering how Paul will celebrate this fated day?
harleyblues
Sunday, July 1, 2007
Stella McCartney and Peta for Furry Animals
AGAINST CRUELTY
Stella McCartney And PETA For Furry Animals
Stella McCartney will participate in the worldwide protest against fur, together with the PETA organization in the virtual Second Life.
Stella McCartney has joined the PETA organization as a co-host to the first world virtual protest against fur, on the 3D “continent” Second Life, created on the internet.
The celebrations and picnic in the exterior will be held for a week, and starts on July 12th, on that “island”.
Visitors to the site will have an opportunity to donate money to PETA, and will also accept bags with slogans against the use of fur on fashion accessories, with the aim to spread the message amongst the seven million inhabitants of the imaginary Second Life.
Guests will be called to think of the best anti-fur slogan based on the ironic PETA slogan, “I'd Rather Go Naked Than Wear Fur” or simply to wear shirts with the writing “I'd Rather Be Pixelated Than Wear Fur”.
When the slogans are allocated, all on the site, or the “island”, a database will be formed for current discussions on how the manufacturing of fur is cruel.
“Sometimes it is nice to have a bit of humour in serious subjects”, said Stella McCartney.Stella will personally judge the slogans, and the winner will be announced on the July 22nd.
The best three slogans will win prizes from Stella McCartney, including two tickets to see a fashion show spring/summer 2008, which will be held in Paris in October, reports Vogue.
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Stella McCartney And PETA For Furry Animals
Stella McCartney will participate in the worldwide protest against fur, together with the PETA organization in the virtual Second Life.
Stella McCartney has joined the PETA organization as a co-host to the first world virtual protest against fur, on the 3D “continent” Second Life, created on the internet.
The celebrations and picnic in the exterior will be held for a week, and starts on July 12th, on that “island”.
Visitors to the site will have an opportunity to donate money to PETA, and will also accept bags with slogans against the use of fur on fashion accessories, with the aim to spread the message amongst the seven million inhabitants of the imaginary Second Life.
Guests will be called to think of the best anti-fur slogan based on the ironic PETA slogan, “I'd Rather Go Naked Than Wear Fur” or simply to wear shirts with the writing “I'd Rather Be Pixelated Than Wear Fur”.
When the slogans are allocated, all on the site, or the “island”, a database will be formed for current discussions on how the manufacturing of fur is cruel.
“Sometimes it is nice to have a bit of humour in serious subjects”, said Stella McCartney.Stella will personally judge the slogans, and the winner will be announced on the July 22nd.
The best three slogans will win prizes from Stella McCartney, including two tickets to see a fashion show spring/summer 2008, which will be held in Paris in October, reports Vogue.
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