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Yahoo
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
The Beatles Fans Send Ringo Starr A Message Of 'Peace And Love' On His 85th Birthday
School children from Ringo Starr's alma mater joined with The Beatles fans to mark the drummer's 85th birthday by sending him a message of 'peace and love' from The Beatles Story at Liverpool's Royal Albert Dock on Monday. Each year on his birthday since 2008, Ringo invites people everywhere to pause at 12 noon local time to say, think, or post "Peace and Love" as a collective moment of global unity. Fans and visitors who took part in this uplifting initiative filmed a special "Peace and Love" moment, which has been shared by Ringo himself on his official Facebook page as part of the international celebration - putting Liverpool's message of peace in the spotlight alongside other messages from all around the globe. Mary Chadwick, General Manager of The Beatles Story, said: "It is an honour for us that The Beatles Story is trusted to carry the torch for Liverpool's contribution to Ringo's incredible Peace and Love initiative, and we're so happy it is becoming a tradition for locals and fans. We were so warmed by the enthusiastic response from the pupils who joined us from Ringo's primary school St Silas - proving that Beatlemania is still alive in our community." In honour of Ringo's milestone birthday and lifelong advocacy for peace, The Beatles Story also unveiled the UK's first and only Ringo Starr Peace and Love Sculpture. The sculpture, created using an original casting of Ringo's right hand, symbolically and quite literally shows that Ringo had a hand in spreading peace. Each piece is handcrafted by seasoned artisans, blending artistic craftsmanship with heartfelt meaning to create a lasting emblem of positivity. This limited-edition sculpture is part of an exclusive initiative by the Ringo Starr organisation, with a select number made available to institutions and cultural spaces around the world. The statue, which was on display outside The Beatles Story during the Peace and Love event earlier today, has now been moved to its new home within the museum itself.
ITV News
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- ITV News
The Beatles drummer Ringo Starr asks fans to celebrate his 85th birthday with 'peace and love'
Ringo Starr posted a TikTok asking people to mark his birthday with a global show of unity. Music icon Ringo Starr has asked his fans around the world to celebrate his 85th birthday with "peace and love." The Beatles band member released a video on TikTok ahead of his big day, asking people to stop what they are doing and say, think or post his message to the world. In the video, he said: "On Monday it's my birthday, what does that mean? It means at noon wherever you are all over the world anywhere, you go 'peace and love'. This is my gift to you. Peace and love." Since 2008, Ringo has spread his peace and love message every year on his birthday as a sign of global unity. 'I think it's important every day – and right now the world is going through a madness. Maybe it'll help. I'm an optimist, not a pessimist", Ringo said. In honour of Ringo's milestone birthday and lifelong advocacy for peace, The Beatles Story museum in Liverpool will unveil a Ringo Starr Peace and Love Sculpture. It has been created using an original casting of Ringo's right hand. A four-part series of biopics about The Beatles is being released in cinemas in April 2028, documenting the lives of each of the Fab Four. Gladiator II star Paul Mescal will play Paul McCartney, Stranger Things actor Joseph Quinn will take on George Harrison. Saltburn star Barry Keoghan will portray Ringo Starr, and Babygirl actor Harris Dickinson will play John Lennon. Formed in 1960, The Beatles are the best-selling music act of all time and one of the world's most influential bands. They achieved 18 UK number-one singles, 16 UK number-one albums, and a record 20 number-one hits on the US Billboard Hot 100.
Scottish Sun
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Much-loved Glasgow museum named among best in the UK
It was named alongside The Ashmolean Museum in Oxford and The Beatles Story in Liverpool GREAT SCOT Much-loved Glasgow museum named among best in the UK Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A MUCH-LOVED Glasgow museum has been named among the best in the UK. The renowned visitors' attraction showcases 9,000 artefacts dating back to Neolithic times. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 The Burrell Collection in Pollok Country Park was hailed as one of the best museums in the UK Credit: John Kirkby 2 The Thinker by Auguste Rodin in the Burrell Collection It was named alongside The Ashmolean Museum in Oxford and The Beatles Story in Liverpool and was previously crowned Scotland's Best Visitor Attraction. The Burrell Collection in Pollok Country Park was hailed as one of the best museums outside of London by attraction website Blooloop. The vast collection was acquired by Sir William Burrell, a wealthy shipping merchant, and his wife Lady Constance Burrell. The couple later gifted the Collection to the City of Glasgow in 1944. After a £68.2 million refit over a period of six years, it reopened in 2022. Experts at Blooloop said: "The Burrell Collection consists of nearly 9000 artefacts and was a gift to the city of Glasgow in 1944 from Sir William Burrell and his wife Lady Constance. "The collection spans 50 countries and 6000 years of history, from 4000 BC to the turn of the 20th century. "Objects include medieval art, furniture, Islamic art and artefacts from ancient Egypt and China, as well as impressionist works by Degas and Cézanne, modern sculpture and more. "The museum is located in an award-winning modernist building in Pollok Country Park. Inside the World's Largest Museum: Giza Museum! "In 2022, it reopened to the public following a six-year, £68 million refurbishment project, cementing its position as one of the UK's best museums outside London. "This work increased the size of the museum by 35%. A key goal was to preserve The Burrell Collection for future generations by enhancing the site's accessibility and sustainability."
