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“Paul wants it to be fixed up, so he can play it… He was excited as a school boy”: Paul McCartney’s long-lost Höfner violin bass has been found after 50 years

Paul McCartney has been reunited with “the most important bass guitar in history”, which vanished after the Beatles split up – and was unearthed in an English attic

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Paul McCartney, Elton John To Guest In 'Spinal Tap' Sequel

With filming set to begin in February, director Rob Reiner broke the news in an interview with the 'RHLSTP With Richard Herring' podcast.

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Rules Paul McCartney Makes His Staff Follow

Paul McCartney has continued to perform concerts long after the Beatles. He is well known as a stellar performer, and his staff are held to high standards.

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ALICE COOPER Says The Only Person Who Should Be Allowed To Use AI In Music Is PAUL MCCARTNEY

In a new interview with Australia's Studio 10, legendary rocker Alice Cooper weighed in on a debate about people using an AI (artificial intelligence) music generator as a tool to create melodies, harmonies and rhymes based on artificial intelligence (AI)

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Julian Lennon Awaits Private Sit-Down With Paul McCartney, Who Promised ‘Stories About Your Dad I’ve Never Told Anybody’ (Video)

Julian Lennon has a lot he wants to hear from Paul McCartney about his legendary father, John. If only they could find the time to chat.

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"I Kept Trying to Use Other Guitars, but Nigel Godrich Would Say, ‘You Know What We Should Try, Don’t You?’ ‘Casino?’ ‘Yep!’": Paul McCartney Reveals How He Fell Back in Love with His Epiphone Casino, and Transformed His Sound, in 2005 GP Interview

For the critically acclaimed 'Chaos and Creation in the Backyard,' McCartney was encouraged to abandon his Les Paul, but also found time to beef up his acoustic fingerpicking, and plug into his old Vo

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Fans Find Photos of Themselves in Paul McCartney's New Book (and Recall Beatlemania)

In a new video, fans are recalling Beatlemania and finding videos of themselves in Paul McCartney's new book '1964: Eyes of the Storm'.

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Paul McCartney Adds Five Dates In Brazil To ‘Got Back’ Tour Itinerary

Paul McCartney has announced that his 'Got Back' tour will visit Brazil for the first time, from late November into mid-December.

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Sir Paul McCartney says artificial intelligence has enabled a 'final' Beatles song

The star says machine learning helped lift John Lennon's voice from a demo and turn it into a song.

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Paul McCartney's favourite covers of The Beatles

Revisiting comments made over the years by Paul McCartney about his all time favourite covers of The Beatles, including tracks by Marvin Gaye and Elvis Presley.

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The 1973 Paul McCartney TV Special is not only the most ’70s thing you’ll ever see, it’s a fascinating snapshot of a post-Beatles McCartney

50 years ago, the James Paul McCartney TV special hit the screens. Born out of acrimony, and panned by critics, it’s a flawed but fascinating insight into McCartney’s mindset

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Paul McCartney's Upcoming Book, Photo Exhibition Captures Cusp of Beatlemania

“Millions of eyes were suddenly upon us, creating a picture I will never forget for the rest of my life,” says Paul McCartney in his upcoming book, 1964: Eyes of the Storm, out June 13. Videos by American Songwriter Videos by American Songwriter The book,

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10 great songs that were wasted on bad albums

There are plenty of albums that are trainwrecks from start to finish, but these songs from Paul McCartney and the likes had the right idea for a little while.

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Rolling Stones Recording With...Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr?

The Rolling Stones and Paul McCartney are making music together. Ringo Starr may also be involved in the collaboration.

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Dolly Parton and Paul McCartney to cover 'Let It Be'

Dolly Parton has revealed that she will join Paul McCartney this year for a cover of The Beatles’ classic break-up song ‘Let It Be’.

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Paul McCartney: The 7" Singles Album Review | Pitchfork

A ginormous, mostly fans-only box set gathers together 80 records that tell the singular story of a man who has dedicated his entire life to the three-minute pop song.

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Did Paul McCartney Stretch the Truth About 'Live and Let Die'?

New details about Paul McCartney's claim that James Bond producers wanted someone else for 'Live and Let Die' arrived in December 2022.

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Paul McCartney, Taylor Hawkins’ Son Shane Help Foo Fighters Close London Tribute Concert

Paul McCartney made a surprise appearance during the Foo Fighters portion of the Taylor Hawkins tribute concert in London.

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Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Peter Jackson Win Emmys For ‘Get Back’ – Deadline

More than 50 years ago Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr won the Oscar for Original Song, for “Let It Be.” Tonight, they added Emmys to their extraordinary careers, for producing the Disney+ …

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Paul McCartney on his favourite John Lennon scene in Beatles Get Back

PAUL MCCARTNEY has seen Peter Jackson's The Beatles: Get Back and has revealed his favourite John Lennon scenes that warmed his heart the most.

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Get Back director Peter Jackson says there's a new Beatles film in the works

The Lord of the Rings director says it will be very different to the three-part 2021 documentary series

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Peter Jackson Is Working on Another Beatles Movie With Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr

Director Peter Jackson is reuniting with Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr of the Beatles for another film, but this time it won't be a documentary like "Get Back."

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Paul McCartney’s Glastonbury show hailed as ‘phenomenal’

Ex-Beatle’s gig seen by many in huge festival crowd as ‘something to tell your grandkids about’

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Paul McCartney does a secret Glastonbury warm-up gig in Somerset where fans paid to hear 25 songs

Sir Paul, 80, delivered a preview of his Glastonbury set to an audience of around 800 at the Cheese and Grain - a not-for-profit venue in a former warehouse in the town of Frome, Somerset.

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How to make a Maccarita : Paul and Mary McCartney Serve it Up

Did you know that Paul has a favourite cocktail, which he makes for friends and family on special occasions? Introducing… the Maccarita! Paul takes you throu...

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30 Candid Polaroids of Paul McCartney Taken by Fans From the 1960s and 1970s

These candid photographs were taken by Paul McCartney’s fans from between the late 1960s to early 1970s. Most people would love to take pict...

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Fans and stars pay tribute to "the greatest songwriter ever" Paul McCartney on his 80th birthday

Fans and stars alike have flocked to social media to pay tribute to Paul McCartney on the legendary singer-songwriter's 80th birthday

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Revisiting 'The Cooler': Ringo Starr and Paul McCartney's experimental film

In 1981 after he'd released 'Stop and Smell the Roses', Ringo Starr enlisted former Beatles bandmate Paul McCartney to help him create a short promotional film.

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An Open Letter to Paul McCartney Regarding Tickets Prices

I should be able to see you at a reasonable price, especially from a mile away

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The Beatles track that is indebted to Motown bassist James Jamerson

During the mid-1960s, The Beatles became obsessed with replicating the sounds of Motown, leading to some of their funkiest and most beloved songs.

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Paul McCartney performed "I’ve Got A Feeling" alongside footage of John Lennon last night

McCartney played the Beatles track with video of Lennon taken from the group's famous rooftop concert

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6 Songs You Didn’t Know John Lennon and Paul McCartney Wrote for Other Artists - American Songwriter

The songwriting partnership of John Lennon and Paul McCartney stretched well beyond their songs for The Beatles. Throughout their careers, the duo wrote songs for other artists, together and individually, spreading hits out to the likes of The Rolling Sto

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Brother of Beatles legend Sir Paul McCartney revisits childhood home

20 Forthlin Road in Liverpool may look like any other modest terraced house at first glance... but it is also the childhood home of one of The Beatles.

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Every song by The Beatles to feature Paul McCartney on drums

The Beatles were a rare group of multi-talented individuals. When Ringo Starr temporarily left the group in 1968, Paul McCartney took over the drumming duties.

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Paul McCartney pens a touching tribute to Taylor Hawkins

The former Beatle got to play drums on the Foo Fighters' "Sunday Rain," a song Taylor Hawkins sang lead vocals on

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Paul McCartney: "I had been able to accept Yoko sitting on a blanket in front of my amp… but then when we broke up, John turned nasty"

The Beatles legend gets candid about the story behind Too Many People and How Do You Sleep? – "It was the 1970s equivalent of what might today be called a diss track"

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Sir Paul McCartney will headline this year’s Glastonbury Festival just a week after his 80th birthday

SIR Paul McCartney is one of the greatest musicians of all time and now he is returning to one of the most famous stages in the world - by headlining

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Paul McCartney announces ‘Got Back’ US tour dates

Paul McCartney has announced plans for a tour of North America in the spring, with tickets going on sale next week.

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Peter Jackson Reveals How He Coaxed Paul and Ringo Into Giving Him the OK to Make ‘Get Back’

How do the surviving members of The Beatles feel about Peter Jackson's "Get Back" documentary? The director reveals how he got their OK.

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Mick Jagger Snarks Back About Paul McCartney's 'Blues Cover Band' Diss - Variety

At an L.A. gig Mick Jagger snapped back at Paul McCartney after the ex-Beatle suggested the Stones never escaped being 'a blues cover band.'

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Ringo Starr Reflects on Paul McCartney Friendship, Says the Former Beatles 'Regularly' FaceTime

"I love the music myself and I am amazed that every generation gets into us," Ringo Starr also said while appearing on Jimmy Kimmel Live, discussing The Beatles' ongoing popularity

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When Paul McCartney punched Eddie Vedder in the face

Pearl Jam's Eddie Vedder recalls the moment that former Beatles bassist, Paul McCartney, once hit him with a haymaker in a hotel bar in Seattle.

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Paul McCartney & Rick Rubin Have a Field Day Going Down Beatles Rabbit Holes in ‘McCartney 3, 2, 1’

Paul McCartney and an inquisitive Rick Rubin have a field day going down Beatles rabbit holes in Hulu's delightful series 'McCartney 3,2,1.'

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The Beatles: Paul McCartney ends every gig with the same backstage ritual

THE BEATLES star Paul McCartney has been performing on stage for the better part of 60 years and now his daughter, Mary, has revealed the bizarre backstage food and drink ritual he has prepared after each show.

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Paul McCartney Says This Simple Eye Exercise Keeps Him From Needing Glasses at Age 78

Paul McCartney says he doesn't have to bother with reading glasses at 78 thanks to some simple eye yoga exercises. Take a look.

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Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr, Celeb Pals, Will Screen Peter Jackson’s “Let it Be” Documentary Tonight in L.A.

Paul McCartney just finished basically interviewing himself on Instagram Live with singer St. Vincent aka Annie Clark. This was to promote “McCartney III Imagined” which releases tonigh…

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Paul McCartney announces career spanning biography 'The Lyrics' through 154 of his songs

Paul McCartney has announced a career spanning book about his life through 154 songs from his back catalogue.

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Paul McCartney Reacts to Gerry Marsden's Death: 'I’ll Always Remember You With a Smile'

Paul McCartney has paid tribute to his old friend Gerry Marsden, who died at 78 after an illness related to a heart infection.

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Paul McCartney lands first No. 1 album in 31 years

Sir Paul McCartney is doing a happy dance after his new album topped the Billboard charts -- and landed him his first No. 1 in his native Britain for the first time in 31 years.

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Paul McCartney' Set A 'Billboard' Record That Spans Six Decades

With the release and subsequent chart success of 'McCartney III' the former Beatle has set a significant record.

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Paul McCartney Has A Good Reason For Calling An Obscure Beatles Song His Favorite

'The Beatles remain one of the world’s most popular bands despite breaking up 50 years ago, and most of their fans have one song from the group they can point to as their favorite.

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Paul McCartney – ‘McCartney III’ review: a musical evolution

Like the rest of us, Macca's been whiling away the hours. The result? A stellar return to his three-decade-spanning series

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Paul McCartney on how Elvis Presley inspired The Beatles to quit touring

SIR PAUL MCCARTNEY has shared how Elvis Presley inspired The Beatles to quit touring.

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Revisiting ‘McCartney II’, the experimental second solo album of Paul McCartney

McCartney II is the second solo studio album by English musician Paul McCartney, released on 16 May 1980

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How Led Zeppelin's John Paul Jones Rated Paul McCartney as a Bass Player

When Led Zeppelin broke through in '69, John Paul Jones became a top bass player on the scene. Here's how Jones rated Paul McCartney at the time.

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Paul McCartney Unveils New Trailer, Announces Songbook For ‘McCartney III’

Paul McCartney shared a new trailer for his hotly-anticipated ‘McCartney III’ album, which hits stores and streaming platforms December 18.

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Paul McCartney: "Sometimes I wish I was a bit more like Bob Dylan" | NME

Paul McCartney has shared his admiration for fellow legendary rock veteran Bob Dylan, claiming that he 'wishes he could be a bit more like him'. 

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Spirit of World War II Helped Paul McCartney Make ‘McCartney III’

Paul McCartney said his parents' World War II-era determination inspired him to keep working on 'McCartney III.'

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The Beatles' Paul McCartney Unveils The Importance Of His Phone In His Music Life

Paul McCartney, the co-lead vocalist, and bassist of the legendary band the Beatles shared an interview on his official website named after him and revealed the importance of a phone when it comes to music while talking about his upcoming album, ‘McCartne

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Paul McCartney on his new LP: "Everything I do is always supposed to be my last"

Paul McCartney has addressed his 60-year music career in a new interview, in which he suggests it's the time for him to slow down.

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Paul McCartney to release new album recorded alone in lockdown

McCartney III, about ‘freedom and love’, continues solo series begun in 1970 in secret as the Beatles broke up

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The Beatles: John Lennon on Paul McCartney HOURS before death – ‘I’d do anything for him’

JOHN LENNON had some touching things to say about Paul McCartney in the hours before his untimely death.

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Hear Paul McCartney’s remarkable isolated drums on The Beatles song ‘Back in the U.S.S.R.’

We are taking a look back at one of The Beatles more curious moments and concentrating on Paul McCartney's remarkable isolated drums on 'Back in the U.S.S.R.'

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The making of The Beatles: Watch the earliest known footage of John Lennon and Paul McCartney, recorded in 1958

We're stepping back in time with Far Out Magazine's vault to dig out a moment of history after The Beatles were filmed by the Liverpool police force.

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Paul McCartney still uses the guitar amp he bought when was 14

Paul McCartney has shared a unique glimpse into his recording process, revealing that he still uses an amplifier he bought when he was 14

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The Beatles: Paul McCartney gives explanation on WHY he sued the band

THE BEATLES struggled towards the end of their career, as all four members of the band decided to go their separate ways. While their discrepancies with one another have become well-known, a few issues have not completely been aired out since their split,

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The Beatles: John Lennon estate celebrates Paul McCartney’s 78th Birthday in the BEST way

THE BEATLES star Sir Paul McCartney turned 78-years-old today as the John Lennon estate celebrated his birthday in the best way possible.

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Paul McCartney's car collection is a tour de force | British GQ

Paul McCartney has a car collection that needs no Help! From the Aston Martin DB6 to Rolls-Royce Corniche, here are Macca's best cars

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Mick Jagger responds to Paul McCartney's claims that The Beatles were "better" than The Rolling Stones | NME

Mick Jagger has responded to Paul McCartney's recent comments that The Beatles were a superior band to The Rolling Stones.

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Paul McCartney Talks Lennon Rivalry and Beatles vs. Stones with Howard Stern - Popdust

Earlier this week 77-year-old rock legend <b>Paul McCartney</b> called into <b>The Howard Stern Show</b> to discuss everything from <b>John Lennon</b> and the new <b>Peter Jackson</b> documentary to <b>Chinese wet markets</b> and the old <b>Beatles vs. St

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A new photo of the Beatles lets us see them with fresh eyes

The youthful carefree musicians captured in a way we had forgotten

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'Paul McCartney's right in front of me': Beatles fans spot the singer in New Jersey

It’s not Abbey Road, but Main Street will do. Beatles fans spotted Paul McCartney in New Jersey over the weekend.

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Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr reunite at Abbey Road

Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr have reunited at Abbey Road Studios to mark the 50th anniversary of The Beatles' 'Abbey Road'.

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Paul McCartney Brings Ringo Starr to the Stage for End-of-Tour Surprise (Watch)

Beatles fans got something Saturday night they hadn’t in 53 years: the sight of Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr playing together on stage at Dodger Stadium. Although McCartney himself is not a…

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The Beatles' Paul McCartney Reveals A 'Very Personal Thing' About Songwriting

The Beatles bassist Paul McCartney has offered his advice to young people who want to become musicians and songwriters in a recent interview with Lindsey

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Paul McCartney says John Lennon would've loved Auto-Tune

Auto-Tune has developed a bad reputation over the years, mostly because it’s egregiously overused, but stylistic tricks like this are only a problem when they’re not used well. Paul McCartney happens to believe he would’ve used it well if Auto-Tone

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Get Back! Paul McCartney’s stunning return to Liverpool’s Cavern Club – the full review - NME

“Do you wanna get back?” Paul McCartney asked the crowd, towards the end of one of the smallest, longest, sweatiest shows he’s played since, well, probably last time he was here at Liverpool’s legendary Cavern Club. “Cos I do.” McCartney’s b

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Paul McCartney’s Many Surprise Appearances: A Brief History – Rolling Stone

Imagine you’re out having a beer with some friends when Sir Paul McCartney suddenly starts playing a mere coaster’s throw away.

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Paul McCartney's Carpool Karaoke Leaves James Corden In Tears | HuffPost

The host of "The Late Late Show" gets emotional after singing "Let It Be" with the former Beatle.

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How the Beatles Really Ended Up at a Garden Party in Brentwood - Los Angeles Magazine

Unpublished photos of the Beatles are increasingly hard to come by, but Alison Martino found a few taken in Los Angeles to twist and shout about

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Paul McCartney Played “Helter Skelter” with Nirvana’s Krist Novoselic | Nerdist

Paul McCartney is pulling out all the stops on his ongoing One on One tour. Last week the musician revisited a pair of Beatles classics that he hadn’t performed

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Paul McCartney Preps Sprawling Post-Beatles Compilation | Rolling Stone

Paul McCartney has hand-selected a massive compilation, 'Pure McCartney,' chronicling his post-Beatles career

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Paul McCartney Hopes To Finally Get The Beatles Song Rights Back

Paul McCartney is hoping to get the rights to his songs he wrote for The Beatles, which were long owned by Michael Jackson, back.

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Paul McCartney on George Martin: 'I'm so sad...' - LA Times

Paul McCartney posted the following reflection on his official website on Beatles producer George Martin, who died Tuesday at the age of 90.

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19 Things Only Beatles Fans Will Find Funny

Because sometimes, all you need is LOLz...and to "move like Lennon."

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'How VIP do we gotta get?': Beatles legend Paul McCartney is turned away from Tyga's Grammy after-party

The Beatles star and Grammy winner, 73, was shockingly denied entry at Argyle nightclub in Hollywood following the awards ceremony on Monday.

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Watch Paul McCartney's Backstage Antics at Rock Hall Ceremony | Rolling Stone

Ringo Starr turned 75 last week, and to celebrate, Paul McCartney has shared behind-the-scenes video from the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ceremony.

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Paul McCartney plays the Beatles' 'Another Girl' for the first time live | EW.com

Neither the Beatles nor any single members of the Beatles had ever played “Another Girl,” the fifth track off 1965’s Help!, until now: Paul McCartney performed the song at Japan’s Nippon Budokan Tuesday, according to NME.

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Paul McCartney, Kanye West, Justin Timberlake Join 'SNL' Special | Rolling Stone

Paul McCartney, Kanye West and Justin Timberlake lead the all-star musical roster for 'SNL''s 40th anniversary special.

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Beatles fans trolled on Twitter by Kanye West-Paul McCartney jokes

Fans of The Beatles and Kanye West were fooled by Twitter jokesters who reacted to the rapper’s surprise collaboration with Paul McCartney by back-patting his so-called discovery of the British megastar.

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Kanye West’s New Song With Paul McCartney Is a Beautiful Ode to His Late Mother

Kanye West may not have released an album in 2014—as many expected him to—but he did end the year with a special new song. Back in August, rumors circulated that he’d been in the studio with none other than Paul McCartney, and on Wednesd

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Paul McCartney on John Lennon's Death: 'It Was Just So Horrific' | Rolling Stone

On the 34th anniversary of John Lennon's death, Paul McCartney recalls the moment he heard about the former Beatle's death.

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Hologram Paul McCartney Stars in 'Hope for the Future' Video | Rolling Stone

Watch a hologram Paul McCartney sing the grandiose ballad 'Hope for the Future' against vivid backdrops from the game 'Destiny.'

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Various Artists's New Album: The Art of McCartney | Rolling Stone

Check out our review of Various Artists's New Album The Art of McCartney on Rolling Stone.com.

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The Cure, Bob Dylan, Brian Wilson sing on The Art of McCartney — listen | Consequence of Sound

New star-studded tribute album also features Billy Joel, Alice Cooper, Barry Gibb, Roger Daltrey, Yusuf Islam, and more.

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The Cure Cover the Beatles' "Hello Goodbye" for Paul McCartney Tribute, First Recording Since 2008

The Art of McCartney also features Bob Dylan, Brian Wilson, Chrissie Hynde, Kiss, Willie Nelson, and more

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Paul McCartney Is No. 1 With Sold Out U.S. Tour | Billboard

Paul McCartney earns the No. 1 slot on the weekly Hot Tours tally based on ticket sales reported from his recent trek through U.S. cities during July and August.

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Boy Takes Selfie with Paul McCartney and Warren Buffett

The ice cream shop they visited has named its July 14 flavors after the duo.

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McCartney Returns

Paul McCartney resumed performing Saturday in Albany after illness forced him to take a two-month hiatus.

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Paul McCartney Cancels Rest of Japanese Tour Due to Illness

Former Beatle still under doctor's orders to rest after coming down with a possible virus