Ringo Starr's son Zak Starkey reveals reason George Harrison's son was snubbed for Beatles' sons song collaboration

The Irish Sun

20-06-2025

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.
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Zak Starkey hopes to recreate some of dad Ringo Starr's magic with The Beatles
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Zak, pictured, has teamed up with Paul McCartney and John Lennon's sons
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Zak recorded a song with Sean Lennon and James McCartney
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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.
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'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.'
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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.
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'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.
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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.
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But it wasn't until
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Mel C and Natasha Hunt for a Volvic campaign
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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.'
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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.
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Miley Cyrus joined Beyonce on stage at the Stade de France
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Miley was an extra special guest during the first night of the Cowboy Carter tour in France
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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.'
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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
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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.
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Cruz Beckham's girlfriend Jackie Apostel is his biggest fan – just take a look at her top
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The singer-songwriter wore an oversized American football shirt with his name on the back as the pair headed out together in London
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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
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'Jackie is a bit of a muse to Cruz and he loves playing his new tracks to her,' my contact explained
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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.'
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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.
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So I was sad to see that
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Lizzo had clearly been strong-armed into addressing the fact she had used Ozempic
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Lizzo said: 'Ozempic works because you eat less food, yeah?'
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In a new interview, the About Damn Time singer said: 'I tried everything.
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'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.
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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.
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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.