Stella McCartney says that her late mother, Linda, has been her inspiration in her work and would have been proud of her efforts to promote environmental issues. Stella is launching an eco-organic range of products in her fashion business, and credits her mother with bringing her up with an awareness of all things related to the environment. As we know, Linda and Paul McCartney were staunch vegetarians and Paul, to this day, still shuns leather, fur, or any product made from an animal, and promotes vegetarianism and animal rights at any opportunity.

Stella said:

“I think mum would be really proud of me because I have actually done something in fashion. I’ve added to the McCartney pie. There’s no one else who does what I do and I love that.

“My mother was amazing. So much of what I do and what I stand for comes from her and the way I was brought up. In the fashion world, I’m viewed as this mad hippy because I won’t use leather or fur and I bang on about taking environmental issues seriously and being vegetarian.”

I admire Stella and her commitment to what she believes in. I think she is very much her own person (especially in the often pretentious, cut-throat fashion industry), and I too, believe that Linda would have been extremely proud of her daughter.

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Stella McCartney, embarrassed of her Beatle daddy Paul???? Yup, it’s true and I must say ‘What the hell is that girl crazy???” She didn’t want to be seen with him, can you believe that? What is that girl smoking?? Anyway, here is what she has to say on the subject…

“I spent half my life denying that Paul McCartney was my dad,” she told Grazia magazine. “My biggest fear as a kid was being late for school and missing the bus, because it meant dad would take me in his Mercedes. I was mortified each time”

Now I guess it’s the same all over the world. Some kids just don’t want to be seen with their parents, no matter WHO they are! But can you imagine this? Sorry, I’m having a hard time dealing with this one!

Stellllaaaa !!!!!!

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Dhani Harrison talks about music business, free music and doing everything yourself in the above video.

It always amazes me how much he looks just like his dad! Do you like his new mustache?

The Rumor is that he will be touring the US in the fall!!!

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As mentioned before, Stella McCartney’s dad Sir Paul McCartney was very busy day on Sunday, June 1, 2008. Stella showed everyone she loves Liverpool too by having a fashion show to show off her autumn/winter ‘08 collection at the Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts (LIPA). The presentation was held between 1-2pm followed by a reception on June 1, 2008 just before her father, Sir Paul McCartney performed at Anfield Stadium. A spokesperson for the designer said:

“It’s the first time Stella’s shown her collection in England and she did it especially for Liverpool. Paul was performing at Anfield so she just thought it would be the perfect opportunity and to also raise funds for a worthy cause.”

Notable attendees were: Yoko Ono, Olivia Harrison, Sir George Martin and his wife Judy, Giles Martin, as well as the members of Paul’s band: Abe Laboriel Jr., Rusty Anderson, Paul “Wix” Wickens. Many Macca family members were present too: Mike McCartney, James McCartney, and Beatrice McCartney.

Little Bea was holding onto balloons while sitting on her daddy’s lap as they watched the show. Too cute!

Palladium, a local band, covered “Smells Like Teen Spirit” by Nirvana which was requested by Stella McCartney for Dave Grohl, the frontman of the Foo Fighters. Apparently, he was present too!

Stella said:

“It’s great. We just thought it would be really good fun to come and do it and good to work with LIPA. I’m very proud of my family involvement with LIPA.”

The food at the reception was catered, serving none other than Linda McCartney’s famous vegetarian foods. YUM!

It was a wonderful surprise to be able to attend this once in a lifetime event at LIPA with only 299 others.

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Sir Paul McCartney will be a very busy boy on Sunday. Aside from playing his concert in Liverpool, he’ll be paying a visit to his daughter Stella’s showing of her latest fashion collection at the Liverpool Institute of Performing Arts. He says he feels it is his “fatherly duty” to be there for Stella, despite the fact that his visit will take place just hours before his own performance.

Joked Paul “What’s a dad to do?”

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Stella McCartney will be showcasing her latest fashion collection in the city of Liverpool, it has been reported. The showing will take place the same day her dad, Sir Paul, will be performing his Liverpool Sound gig at Anfield. So it looks as though the famous father and daughter will both be very busy on June 1st. I would imagine that Stella didn’t schedule her event for the same time as her dad’s!

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Seems as though Ringo Starr’s son Zak Starkey, who’s been drumming for the last little while for Oasis, is now out of the band. A few tiffs with the tense frontman of Oasis, Noel Gallagher, was all it took to lead to Zak’s demise with the band. Not much of a surprise, is it? Those Gallaghers are known for being pr*cks and I guess it was Zak’s turn to feel the wrath.

I hope he finds another gig soon. Good luck to you, Zak! Maybe he can play for his dad?

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Word has it that Stella McCartney, Sir Paul’s doe eyed fashion designer daughter, is just itching to design Scarlett Johansson’s wedding dress, but Scarlett has no clue. According to STELLLLAAA…

“I’m definitely doing her wedding dress. “She doesn’t know it yet.”

I wonder what Scarlett will think of this…hmmmm. Stella is even thinking of doing something in black for the soon to be bride. Now this, I gotta see.

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Dhani Harrison is planning to go on tour with his band member Oliver Hecks. A source told the Daily Express:

“Dhani isn’t a big attention seeker but it’s understood he now hopes to go on the road in the autumn.”

That is great news! I can’t wait to see them live! Thenewno2 have great songs. Check out their MySpace page here.

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Stella McCartney lucite-heel sandals: Transparency is one trend where accessories add just the right touch. McCartney’s bottle-green sandals marry a tough gladiator feel with a Lucite heel. $1,195 at www.net-a-porter.com. They’re cute, but…ouch regarding the cost!

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