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Paul McCartney wants to see the prices of plant-based kinds of milk fall in line with Starbucks’ more traditional offerings.
Starbucks, the biggest revenue earner among fast food chains, currently charges 70 cents for consumers to use oat, almond, soy and coconut milk The Beatles legend, in conjunction with People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) penned a letter to Starbucks CEO Kevin Johnson. McCartney’s letter to Johnson was shared with Billboard.
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“It recently came to my attention that Starbucks in the USA has an extra charge for plant based milks as opposed to cow’s milk,” McCartney wrote in the letter. “I must say this surprised me as I understand that in other countries like UK and India, there is the same charge for both types of milk and I would like to politely request that you consider this policy also in Starbucks USA.”
“My friends at PETA are campaigning for this to happen and I have agreed to support them with the quote: ‘Sir Paul is asking Starbucks to end its surcharge on plant milks,’ and I sincerely hope that for the future of the planet and animal welfare you are able to implement this policy.”
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If those artists being offered the chance to make music in Paul McCartney’s childhood home want some insight into his creative process, maybe they should group together and bid for the demo version of the song he wrote called ‘Attention’ which is up for auction.Though given it’s expected to go for £10,000, maybe not. It’s probably more for the sort of Beatles fan who is sufficiently hardcore that they still need additional insight into McCartney’s creative process despite watching all 468 minutes of the ‘Get Back’ documentary.The writing of ‘Attention’ came somewhat later in McCartney’s career than the musical collaborations with John Lennon that occurred at 20 Forthlin Road in Liverpool – and, indeed, the ‘Let It Be’ sessions featured in ‘Get Back’.
Paul McCartney demo on cassette tape is set to be auctioned off for £10,000.The track which runs for four minutes and two seconds, is a demo version of the former Beatle‘s song ‘Attention’, which featured on Ringo Starr‘s 1981 album ‘Stop And Smell The Roses’.It was given to saxophonist Howie Casey, to reference ahead of the recording session for the record. Casey’s wife Sheila also performed backing vocals on the finished version of the song, alongside Linda McCartney.
the Guardian, Rydell passed away yesterday (April 5) of pneumonia complications not related to COVID at a hospital in his hometown of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.Rydell was most famous for his pop hits in the 1950s and ’60s, and was a star of the teen pop craze of the time.His most notorious tracks include ‘We Got Love’, ‘Swingin’ School’ and ‘Wild One’. A track of his, which is officially unnamed but believed to be ‘Forget Him’ – was also the inspiration behind The Beatles‘ massive early ’60s hit ‘She Loves You’, according to Paul McCartney.Rydell, a drummer as well as a singer, got his break aged just nine when he appeared on talent show Paul Whiteman’s TV Teen Club, before teaming up in the band Rocco and the Saints with fellow Philadelphia native Frankie Avalon.He continued to tour for the rest of his life after the teen pop craze died down, and also flirted with an acting career, appearing alongside Dick Van Dyke in the 1963 film Bye Bye Birdie.Leading the tributes to Rydell online is author Stephen King, who wrote: “Bobby Rydell passed on.
'Bye Bye Birdie' star and 'Wild One' singer Bobby Rydell has died aged 79. The 60s' teen idol passed away at Jefferson Abington Hospital in Abington, Pennsylvania on Tuesday (05. 04.
Do you think your songwriting would be more impactful if only you could do that songwriting in the very same spot as the young Paul McCartney and John Lennon? Well, we can now put that to the test. Or at least, a select group of early career artists will be able to put that to the test.McCartney and the National Trust – the latter owning the former’s childhood home in Liverpool – have announced The Forthlin Sessions, which will allow a number of musicians to do some music-making in that very property at 20 Forthlin Road.The project is also being supported by McCartney’s brother Mike who has spoken to Sky News about his memories of growing up on Forthlin Road.
to Variety, the cause of death was pneumonia. He passed just weeks before he would have turned 80 on April 26.The triple-threat from Philadelphia, born Robert Louis Ridarelli, was famous for such hip-swinging rock & roll hits as “Volare” and “Wild One,” and acted alongside Ann-Margret, Dick Van Dyke and Janet Leigh in the Oscar-nominated “Bye Bye Birdie.”Ukee Washington of CBS3 in Philly shared the news with social media on Tuesday.
Paul McCartney is opening up his childhood home for unsigned artists to use as a base to write, perform and gain inspiration from.The Forthlin Sessions initiative, backed by the former Beatle‘s brother Mike, will see artists chosen by Mike and local partners to write music at the same place where Paul and John Lennon forged their distinguished songwriting partnership.20, Forthlin Road in Liverpool is where the pair wrote hits including ‘I Saw Her Standing There’ (from 1963’s ‘Please Please Me’) and ‘When I’m 64’ (from 1967’s ‘Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band’).
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Billboard, who first reported on Sir Paul's letter, said the Seattle-based company currently charges 70 cents extra for non-dairy milk. According to PETA, producing cow's milk generates around three times more greenhouse-gas emissions, and uses nine times more land than vegan options do.
penned with the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals.“My friends at PETA are campaigning for this,” McCartney wrote in the letter, first published on Billboard.com. “I sincerely hope that for the future of the planet and animal welfare you are able to implement this policy.”Johnson is reportedly due to retire on April 4, compelling McCartney to make his eleventh-hour plea.“It recently came to my attention that Starbucks in the USA has an extra charge for plant-based milks as opposed to cow’s milk,” the Wings frontman began in the note.
Paul McCartney has urged Starbucks to stop charging extra for plant-based milk.The former Beatles musician has been vegetarian since 1975 and founded the Meat Free Mondays campaign in 2009 alongside his daughters, Mary and Stella. He’s also worked with PETA on various projects throughout his career.As Billboard reports, McCartney has now written a letter to Starbucks CEO Kevin Johnson ahead of his upcoming show in Seattle, Washington – where the global coffee company is based.The singer-songwriter is calling on Johnson to end the surcharge on Starbucks’ plant-based milk options before he retires from the company on Monday (April 4).“It recently came to my attention that Starbucks in the USA has an extra charge for plant based milks as opposed to cow’s milk,” McCartney began.“I must say this surprised me as I understand that in other countries like UK and India, there is the same charge for both types of milk and I would like to politely request that you consider this policy also in Starbucks USA.”He continued: “My friends at PETA are campaigning for this.
Paul McCartney has penned a lengthy tribute to late Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins, who died in Colombia last Friday (March 25).Since news of the tragic death was announced by the band, tributes have been pouring in from across the music world and beyond.McCartney – who collaborated with Foo Fighters on their 2017 album ‘Concrete and Gold’ and most recently invited them to play ‘Get Back’ with him at their 2021 Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame induction – has now taken to Twitter to pay an emotional tribute to Hawkins.“Taylor’s sudden death came as a shock to me and the people who knew and loved him,” his message began.“Not only was he a GREAT drummer but his personality was big and shiny and will be sorely missed by all who were lucky to live and work alongside him.”McCartney added: “I was asked by the Foo Fighters to play on one of their tracks. It turned out that they wanted me to play drums! – on one of Taylor’s songs.
Sir Paul McCartney plans to “get back to where he once belonged” with his upcoming North American Tour, but before that, the music legend got some sun and relaxation with his wife, Nancy Shevell. Paul, 79, and Nancy, 62, took a stroll in Gustavia, the capital of St. Barts, on Monday (Mar. 28), taking in the sun and sights of the Caribbean destination. Sir Paul dressed in a black shirt with matching shorts (that had four white stripes on one leg.) He shielded himself from the sunrays with a wide-brimmed hat and sunglasses.
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Paul McCartney is certainly enjoying his spring break! The legendary Beatles musician, 79, was spotted on a sun-soaked holiday in St. Barts on Friday (March 25) with his gorgeous wife, Nancy Shevell, 62. Paul rocked a long sleeve tee and colorful swim trunks as he splashed around the turquoise waters of the Caribbean, while Nancy rocked a wet suit top and matching shorts for her dip in the ocean.