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Times
17-05-2025
- Business
- Times
Baroness Kidron accuses Starmer of ignoring AI copyright concerns
Sir Keir Starmer has been accused of having 'no regard for the law' after the government rebuffed attempts to regulate AI to protect copyright in the creative industries. Baroness Kidron, a film director and digital rights campaigner, said that ministers were ignoring the country's second-largest wealth-creating sector by refusing to back her changes to proposed laws, which have won the backing of Sir Elton John and Sir Paul McCartney. Writing in The Times, Kidron said: 'The persistent refusal of the government to hear from an industry that has on its side the free press, global brands and investors, the UK AI community and hundreds of national treasures and superstars among the 2.4 million workers in the creative industry is bewildering. 'Our government is led
The Sun
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Nepo grandson celebrates graduating from New York University after an internship at Jay-Z's label
THIS nepo grandson graduated from New York University this week - with his very famous musician grandfather watching on. The Beatles icon Sir Paul McCartney, 82, seen beaming with pride as he celebrated his grandson Elliot Donald's big achievement. 6 6 6 6 Elliot, 22, completed a four-year degree at the Gallatin School of Individualized Study, with his family joining him at the ceremony. Sir Paul flashed a big smile alongside his wife Nancy, 65, and daughter Mary McCartney, who is Elliot's mum. The musician wore a navy suit and posed with a thumbs up and holding a graduation programme in his other hand. The family photo was shared on Mary's Instagram on Wednesday. Mary, who looked chic in a black shirt and trousers, captioned it: "Couldn't be prouder". Elliot already has a string of impressive internships under his belt - from music, to real estate and art. Last summer, he worked as an assistant to the Vice Chairman at Jay-Z's Roc Nation in Los Angeles. He's spent six months at Jeff Koons Studio in New York as a research assistant and interned at property brand Artfarm in London. While the Let It Be hitmaker never went to university himself but has received multiple honorary degrees. The New Beatles Biopic Movies: Star-Studded Cast Revealed He was awarded an honorary Doctor of Music degree in 1988 from the University of Sussex, and another by Yale University in 2008. Sir Paul also co-founded the Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts (LIPA) in 1996. Filmmaker Mary, 55, shares sons Elliot and his older brother Arthur with ex-husband and director Alistair Donald. Arthur, 25, is currently romantically involved with Microsoft billionaire Bill Gates' daughter Phoebe. Paul found worldwide fame as one of the Fab Four in the 60s and has penned some of pop's most enduring songs. He is one of the two surviving members of the iconic band, along with drummer Ringo Starr. Paul has been married three times, first to Linda Eastman, then to Heather Mills, before marrying Nancy Shevell in 2011. The Liverpool -born rocker has been touring the world for decades and has released numerous hits, but he still found the time to raise his five kids. Paul's eldest child is Heather Eastman McCartney. Heather was born on December 31, 1962, and is the daughter of Paul's late wife Linda from her previous marriage. She's a successful artist and designer and has had a number of international exhibitions including shows in Tokyo, Paris and London. Heather - who was adopted by Paul - also appeared in his documentaries Let It Be and Wingspan. Mary was born on August 28, 1969, and was the first child Paul had with his beloved late wife, Linda. Like her mother, she has written books on vegetarian cooking. Probably the best-known of all of the McCartney siblings, Stella was born on September 13, 1971, and is a world-famous fashion designer. She founded her fashion house, Stella McCartney, in 2001, which is an internationally-renowned brand. Since 2005, Stella has designed an activewear collection for Adidas. James McCartney was born on September 12, 1977, and is Paul's only son. He has followed his dad into the music industry, becoming a singer-songwriter. Beatrice McCartney is Paul's youngest daughter, who was born on October 28, 2003. Now all grown up, she is understood she hopes to be a marine biologist. Is Paul McCartney married? Paul is married to third wife Nancy Shevell, after getting hitched in 2011. The pair met in 2007, after being introduced during a stay at the Hamptons. Like Paul, Nancy has been married before and has a son from her past relationship. She was wed to her first husband Bruce Blakeman for 23 years, before divorcing in 2007. 6 6
