Paul McCartney

Lorne Michaels, the man behind the curtain at ‘Saturday Night Live,’ has been minting comedy gold for nearly 50 years

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Monday, February 12, 2024

The Fab Four’s last concert had been eight years earlier in San Francisco, and the band had stopped recording together in 1969.

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  • The Fab Four’s last concert had been eight years earlier in San Francisco, and the band had stopped recording together in 1969.
  • Michaels addressed the band members by name – John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr – and then acknowledged rumors that the group might get back together.
  • “It’s also been said that no one has yet to come up with enough money to satisfy you,” Michaels said.
  • “Well, if it’s money you want, there’s no problem here.” Michaels then held up a check.

‘It’s like he created Yale or NASA’

  • “Caricatures,” Ralph Waldo Emerson said, “are often the truest history of the times.” Tina Fey, who appeared on the program from 1997 to 2006, reportedly might succeed Michaels as its producer when he retires.
  • “Lorne created a show that’s impacted culture for decades,” Fey said of the man who has been the program’s producer, showrunner and mastermind for most of the program’s nearly half-century run.
  • “It’s like he created Yale or NASA.”

Unmatched track record

  • He also won the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest civilian honor in the U.S. He’s also been nominated for 102 Emmy Awards, setting a show business record, and he’s won more than 20 of them.
  • Michaels’ long list of awards includes the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor, two Peabody Awards and the Kennedy Center Honors.
  • Whether it was John Belushi gruffly taking orders at a dive that’s only serving cheeseburgers at breakfast time, Fey impersonating Sarah Palin or James Austin Johnson caricaturing Donald Trump, “SNL” has served as the nation’s laugh track through the last half-century.
  • “There has never been anything in show business like his track record for discovering stars,” said Doug Hill, the author of “Saturday Night: A Backstage History of Saturday Night Live.”

No reunion necessary

  • But then again, how many college football coaches have remained at the top of their game for a half-century?
  • At some point, Michaels, who turns 80 on Nov. 17, 2024, will retire.
  • When asked about retirement rumors in January 2024, he said he intended to remain with the program for at least another year.
  • But neither “Saturday Night Live” nor Michaels, as it turned out, needed a Beatles reunion to make their mark on popular culture.


Chris Lamb does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.

Protein Evolution, Inc. and Fashion Sustainability Pioneer, Stella McCartney, Debut The World’s First Garment Made Using Biological Recycling

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Friday, December 1, 2023

“Today marks a pivotal moment in the move towards textile-to-textile circularity in the fashion industry,” said Connor Lynn, Co-Founder and Chief Business Officer of Protein Evolution.

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  • “Today marks a pivotal moment in the move towards textile-to-textile circularity in the fashion industry,” said Connor Lynn, Co-Founder and Chief Business Officer of Protein Evolution.
  • Biopure is capable of handling a variety of waste streams, from plastic bottles and clam-shells, to industrial textiles and garments.
  • “Anybody who knows me knows that I hate waste, which is why I am so thrilled about our collaboration with Protein Evolution,” said Stella McCartney.
  • “It’s remarkable what the company has achieved in less than a year of this collaboration with our partner Stella McCartney.

INSPIRED BY NATURE: THE MACALLAN REVEALS A NEW EDITION OF THE HARMONY COLLECTION IN COLLABORATION WITH STELLA AND MARY MCCARTNEY

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023

NEW YORK, Oct. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Macallan has announced a collaboration with Stella and Mary McCartney for the third edition of The Harmony Collection, united by curiosity, respect and admiration for the natural world. A first for Stella and Mary, the partnership with The Macallan marks a creative union of the McCartney sisters. This debut joint venture combines their creative talents in a collaboration which enables them to honor their memories of Scotland.

Key Points: 
  • A first for Stella and Mary, the partnership with The Macallan marks a creative union of the McCartney sisters.
  • This debut joint venture combines their creative talents in a collaboration which enables them to honor their memories of Scotland.
  • The Macallan partnered with Stella and Mary on the creation of The Macallan Harmony Collection Amber Meadow and Green Meadow.
  • Steven Bremner, Whisky Maker said: "There is so much to discover with The Macallan Harmony Collection Amber Meadow.

SAI.TECH Announces the successful conclusion of its “2nd Bit Heat Day” Event on August 9th at its U.S. R&D Center SAI NODE Marietta in Ohio

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Friday, August 11, 2023

Just 90 days ago, SAI made its debut in Marietta, Ohio.

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  • Just 90 days ago, SAI made its debut in Marietta, Ohio.
  • In just three months, the SAI team built SAI NODE Marietta from the ground.
  • SAI NODE Marietta, located in Marietta, Ohio, consists of the SAI U.S. R&D Center and the OCEC Computing Heat Recycle Technology Development Center.
  • Tao Wu, Director of the OCEC Computer Heat Recycling Technology Development Center, believes that the center holds significant promise for the local community.

Global Vegan Cosmetics Market Outlook Report 2023-2028: Increasing Consumer Awareness, Particularly from Gen Z Boosts Market Prospects - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Wednesday, July 12, 2023

The "Global Vegan Cosmetics Market Outlook, 2028" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "Global Vegan Cosmetics Market Outlook, 2028" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The market is anticipated to cross USD 24 Billion market size, increasing from USD 17.39 Billion in 2022.
  • Vegan cosmetics are increasingly being used by consumers, particularly Gen Z.
  • This is because more people are becoming aware of the advantages of using vegan cosmetics because they are free of chemicals and kind to the environment.

Paul McCartney - The 7" Singles Box: 80 career-spanning 7" singles personally curated by Paul - Limited to 3000 copies. Available December 2nd

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Thursday, November 10, 2022

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- 2022 has seen Paul McCartney celebrate yet another series of landmarks. Just one week after his 80th birthday, Paul headlined the 2022 Glastonbury Festival, playing an unforgettable set that inspired deafening singalongs from the largest crowd the mainstage had ever seen. Hailed as the best gig ever by critics and fans alike, it was a fitting celebration of an extraordinary career. Today, the revelry continues as Paul announces the release of The 7" Singles Box, featuring 80 x 7" Paul McCartney singles – including such global chart smashing tracks as "My Love," "Live and Let Die," "Band on the Run," "Silly Love Songs," "Coming Up," "Ebony and Ivory," "Say Say Say," "No More Lonely Nights," "Wonderful Christmastime" and many more. The box set includes 163 tracks totaling over 10 hours of music and will also be released digitally. Preorder The 7" Singles Box HERE. 

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  • They do for me, and there will be more to come" Paul McCartney
    LOS ANGELES, Nov. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- 2022 has seen Paul McCartney celebrate yet another series of landmarks.
  • Hailed as the best gig ever by critics and fans alike, it was a fitting celebration of an extraordinary career.
  • The box set includes 163 tracks totaling over 10 hours of music and will also be released digitally.
  • Available from December 2nd, The 7" Singles Box is the ultimate package for any McCartney fan.

Economic impact of Ontario International Airport is felt across the region, new study shows

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Tuesday, November 1, 2022

ONTARIO, Calif., Nov. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ontario International Airport (ONT) is an economic engine for Southern California, generating $3.8 billion a year in activity, supporting 27,800 jobs and serving as the hub of a global logistics network that produces $17.8 billion in economic output, a new study shows.

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  • "As we believed on this day six years ago, Ontario International is more than an airport.
  • It is the heart of one of the fastest-growing population and economic centers in the U.S., providing a foundation for solid economic growth for years to come.
  • "The economic impact of Ontario International Airport is felt across the region and around the world.
  • Ontario International Airport (ONT) is the fastest growing airport in the United States, according to Global Traveler, a leading publication for frequent fliers.

The National Police Association Files Brief Amicus Curiae in the Case of Estate of McCartney v. Pierce County

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Monday, September 26, 2022

INDIANAPOLIS, Sept. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Police Association has filed a motion for leave to file a brief amicus curiae in the Washington State Supreme Court in the case of Estate of McCartney v. Pierce County.

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  • INDIANAPOLIS, Sept. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Police Association has filed a motion for leave to file a brief amicus curiae in the Washington State Supreme Court in the case of Estate of McCartney v. Pierce County.
  • The case arose out of the tragic shooting and death of Deputy Daniel McCartney, whom Pierce County sent alone to confront two armed home invaders without adequate support or training.
  • According to the lawsuit, Pierce County failed to adjust funding for staffing of the Sheriff's Office for 16 years, even though the regional population has grown every year.
  • The NPA's amicus can be viewed here: https://nationalpolice.org/main/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/WA-State-Supr...
    About The National Police Association: The National Police Association (NPA) is a 501(c)3 Educational/Advocacy non-profit organization.

Disney Original Documentary Partners With Mercury Studios and Ventureland for Worldwide Release of the Highly Anticipated Film ‘IF THESE WALLS COULD SING’

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Friday, September 2, 2022

Today, Disney Original Documentary announced their partnership with Mercury Studios and Ventureland for the worldwide streaming release of IF THESE WALLS COULD SING, the intimate and revealing feature documentary debut from director Mary McCartney.

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  • Today, Disney Original Documentary announced their partnership with Mercury Studios and Ventureland for the worldwide streaming release of IF THESE WALLS COULD SING, the intimate and revealing feature documentary debut from director Mary McCartney.
  • Serving as executive producers are Alice Webb and Marc Robinson of Mercury Studios and Kerstin Emhoff and Ali Brown of Ventureland.
  • From classical to pop, film scores to hip-hop, IF THESE WALLS COULD SING explores the breadth, diversity, and ingenuity of Abbey Road Studios.
  • The feature documentaries are part of the Mercury Studios library, consisting of nearly 2,000 hours of programming.

Paul McCartney, 'McCartney I II III' Box Set

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Friday, June 17, 2022

LOS ANGELES, June 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Written, performed, and produced entirely by Paul McCartney, his three eponymous career-spanning solo albums (1970's McCartney, 1980's McCartney II, and 2020's McCartney III) will now be packaged together and available in one special boxset for the first time.

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  • McCartney I II IIIbox setwill beavailable in three different formats Limited Edition Color Vinyl, Black Vinyl Edition, and CD each including three special photo prints with notes from Paul about each album.
  • The newly created boxset cover art and typography for the slipcase are by Ed Ruscha.
  • To pre-order McCartney I II III, please click HERE.
  • Three-disc 180g audiophile vinyl set (McCartney- clear,McCartney II -white, andMcCartney III -creamy white vinyl)
    Please click HERE for publicity assets.