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Paul McCartney: read the exclusive track-by-track story of ‘McCartney III
By Thomas Smith, NME
23 December, 2020
As told by the man himself, here's the inside story of how the songs on 'McCartney III' came to fruition during lockdown
Also: Paul McCartney has been listening to Dominic Fike, St Vincent and Khruangbin ; Paul McCartney’s Christmas plans include “stay[ing] at home” and “eating far too much” ; ‘McCartney III’ Becomes Paul McCartney’s First UK Solo No.1 Album For 31 Years ; Chart UPDATE: Paul McCartney Lands Number 1 Spot with “McCartney III” in Pure Sales, Beating Taylor Swift and Eminem ; Sir Paul McCartney, 78, and wife Nancy Shevell, 61, touch down in St Barths as they escape the UK's COVID-19 restrictions for the rest of the year ; Vinyl Sales Record Broken In The US, Boosted By Paul McCartney
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In new Q&A, Paul McCartney shares inspiration for 'McCartney III' songs, favorite tune from the album & more
By Matt Friedlander, abcnewsradioonline.com
30 December, 2020
In the latest installment of his "You Gave Me the Answer" Q&A feature, Paul McCartney has fielded a variety of questions about his new studio, his McCartney III album, and some other interesting queries to close out 2020.
Also: Paul McCartney goes shirtless with a tiny ponytail in St. Barts |
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The Beatles: Get Back | A Sneak Peek
What's On Disney Plus
21 December, 2020
Acclaimed filmmaker Peter Jackson has released an exclusive sneak peek of his upcoming documentary “The Beatles: Get Back” for fans everywhere to enjoy.
Also: Peter Jackson shares raucous first look at his The Beatles documentary 'Get Back' ; Beatleweek 2021: Covid Vaccine brings 'confidence' Beatles festival will return to Liverpool next year |
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Ringo Rocks: 30 Years Of The All Starrs Raises Money For Charity
Look To The Stars
22 December, 2020
It’s been three decades since Ringo Starr founded his All Starr supergroup and took the stage with some of rock and roll’s biggest luminaries, creating an exceptional legacy of performances of some of the greatest hits of all time culled from Starr’s extraordinary catalog as a solo artist and as Beatle, as well as the All Starr Band members’ substantive songbook.
Also: Sir Ringo Starr ‘miserable’ at not being able to visit his family for Christmas ; Sir Ringo Starr's uplifting New Year’s Eve message with hope for 2021 – WATCH |
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Double Fantasy – John and Yoko at the Sony Music Roppongi Museum
By Will Fee, JAPAN Forward
18 December, 2020
As a retrospective on what was clearly a uniquely loving relationship, it focuses on the side of Lennon that promoted a message of peace and love that still resonates today
Also: Sean Lennon on His Dad, John Lennon, and Defending Yoko: “I’ve never seen two people have more love and respect for each other than my parents” |
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Paul McCartney poses with daughters Stella and Mary alongside Idris Elba ahead of BBC interview about The Beatles star's new album
By Andrew Bullock, Daily Mail
19 December, 2020
Stella McCartney declared herself a 'proud daughter' on Saturday, as she shared a snap with her father, sister and actor Idris Elba.
Also: Exclusive: The making of McCartney III - "Once he’s in the vibe, he doesn’t want to stop" ; You can watch the Sir Paul McCartney and Idris Elba interview on TV tonight ; Idris Elba meets Paul McCartney ; Paul McCartney’s “McCartney III” Projected For 80-90K US Sales, 85-95K Total US Units ; Paul McCartney on creating "McCartney III" in lockdown, and remembering John Lennon ; Strictly fans baffled as Paul McCartney and Idris Elba appear in household bubble ; The Zoe Ball Breakfast Show ; Paul McCartney Talks New Album, Favorite Beatles Songs With Zane Lowe ; Paul McCartney says making ‘McCartney III’ during the pandemic “kind of saved me” ; Paul McCartney’s ‘III’ On Track For U.K. Christmas No. 1 ; "When Winter Comes": Paul McCartney premieres animated video for new 'McCartney III' song ; COVID 'inspires' new Paul McCartney album
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Sir Paul McCartney vows to be among the first big names to receive the Covid vaccine in the UK
By Simon Boyle & Simon Cosyns, The Sun
17 December, 2020
Sir Paul McCartney has given the Covid vaccine a major shot in the arm — by vowing to be among the first big names to receive the jab in the UK.
Also: The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon - 1 , 2 ; Paul McCartney Confirms Tim Burgess Listening Party And Docu-Series With Rick Rubin ; Paul McCartney and Chris Rock on RELEASED ; Paul McCartney recalls meeting Elvis Presley with the Beatles: One of the "coolest" people ever ; Sir Paul McCartney: Glastonbury would be a 'super spreader' ; Sir Paul McCartney on the vaccine, lockdown music and fears for Glastonbury 2021 ; The Adam Buxton Podcast EP.144 - Paul McCartney ; Idris Elba and Sir Paul McCartney’s BBC special was inspired by British GQ’s cover story ; On 'McCartney III,' Paul McCartney Is A One-Man Show Again |
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Bob Dylan Session With George Harrison to Be Released on New ‘1970’ Album
By Jem Aswad, Variety
18 December, 2020
Rare collaborations between Bob Dylan and George Harrison will be included on a deluxe reissue entitled ‘Bob Dylan – 1970’ that is due on February 26, Legacy Recordings, the catalog division of Sony Music Entertainment, announced Friday.
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Paul McCartney Now Using “James Paul McCartney” for Songs on Melodic, Masterful New Album Coming Next Week
By Roger Friedman, Showbiz411
11 December, 2020
I’ve been lucky to be listening to “McCartney III” for a few days now.
Also: Paul McCartney admits Homes Under the Hammer obsession ; Paul McCartney to visit ‘The Tonight Show’ Thursday, launches ‘McCartney III’ promo campaign ; Paul McCartney on Howard Stern ; Paul McCartney says Exeter trip helped secure bond with John Lennon ; Paul McCartney was the only person who knew of Taylor Swift’s new album ; Paul McCartney talks about McCartney I & II - December 1, 2020 ; The Howard Stern Show - 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 , 6 ; Paul McCartney, Rick Rubin Teaming On 6-Part Docuseries; First Time Original Masters Have Left Abbey Road Studio
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Ringo Starr Taps Paul McCartney, Dave Grohl, More for New Song ‘Here’s to the Nights’
By Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone
16 December, 2020
Ringo Starr has released a new song featuring a slew of all-star guests, “Here’s to the Nights,” from his upcoming EP Zoom In, set to arrive March 19th, 2021.
Also: Ringo Starr Shares New Single “Here’s To The Nights,” Feat. Paul McCartney, Joe Walsh and More ; Watch Dave Grohl sing along with Ringo Starr in video for Beatle's new song, "Here's to the Nights" |
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Well we was just 15... you know what I mean! Rare picture of The Beatles as baby-faced teenagers in 1958 is unearthed by Paul McCartney's brother and unveiled in new book
By Liz Hull, Daily Mail
6 December, 2020
Strumming their guitars in his auntie’s front room, this is Paul McCartney with John Lennon and George Harrison in what is thought to be one of the earliest colour pictures ever taken of the Beatles. |
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Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Yoko Ono Remember John Lennon on 40th Anniversary of His Death
By Eli Countryman, Variety
8 December, 2020
On Tuesday, the 40 th anniversary of John Lennon’s death, his former bandmates Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr as well as his wife Yoko and other family members took to social media to share messages in remembrance of the great singer and songwriter.
Also: John Lennon remembered 40 years after his murder ; Yoko Ono, Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr honour John Lennon on 40th anniversary of his death ; John Lennon remembered on 40th anniversary of death ; 40 years after John Lennon's tragic death, former Vancouver DJ describes aftershock ; Some Times in New York City, With John Lennon and Yoko Ono ; Fans Remember John Lennon at Central Park 40 Years Later ; 40 Years after John Lennon’s death, hear from the Upstate NY surgeon who tried to revive him ; Trying to save John Lennon: Syracuse surgeon recalls that night 40 years ago as NYC medical resident ; A Montage Of CBS 2's Coverage Of The John Lennon Assassination ; Watch: Fans Visit John Lennon Memorial At Strawberry Fields ; For John Lennon, Isolation Had a Silver Lining ; Remembering John Lennon 40 Years After His Assassination ; Geraldo Rivera talks about friend John Lennon ; Geraldo Rivera remembers day his friend John Lennon was killed ; Remembering John Lennon, 40 years later ; 'It Becomes More And More Special': Paul McCartney On His Friendship With John Lennon ; 'Come Together': How Moscow Beatles Fans Mourned The 1980 Death Of John Lennon |
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Eyewitness to the Death of John Lennon
By Bill Ritter, WABC-TV
4 December, 2020
"Eyewitness to the Death of John Lennon" is NOW STREAMING on ABC7's streaming apps on Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, and Android TV.
Also: 'The Playboy Interview' to Be Rebooted As a Podcast (Exclusive) ; John Lennon's last interview... ; Beatles author recalls the 'dark day' of John Lennon's death 40 years ago ; Inside John Lennon’s last days in NYC before his 1980 death ; John Lennon as 'stay-at-home dad': Inside his final years ; John Lennon: I was there the day he died
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Paul McCartney releases 'Love,' fourth digital EP promoting upcoming 'McCartney III' album
By Matt Friedlander, abcnewsradioonline.com
4 December, 2020
Paul McCartney has released the fourth installment of his series of six-track digital-only EPs featuring previously available songs that boast themes that tie in with the tunes on his new record.
Also: Paul McCartney Doubts the Beatles Would Have Reunited ; Paul McCartney opens up about friendship with John Lennon in new interview ; Sir Paul McCartney: Inspiration can come from anywhere ; PETA 40th anniversary celebration to feature Paul McCartney, Belinda Carlisle, Chrissie Hynde & more stars |
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Donald Fagen, Steve Lukather, Ringo to appear on Harry Shearer's virtual 'Christmas Without Tears' fundraiser
By Matt Friedlander, abcnewsradioonline.com
1 December, 2020
Steely Dan's Donald Fagen, Toto's Steve Lukather and Ringo Starr are among the celebrities who will make remote guest appearances on a virtual holiday charity event hosted by This Is Spinal Tap star Harry Shearer and his wife, singer/songwriter Judith Owen, that will stream live on Nugs.tv on December 11.
Also: Ringo Starr, Bruce Springsteen to make special appearances on 'Play On' charity concert special this month ; Ringo Starr Promotes Meat-Free Mondays To His 1.9 Million Followers ; Toto's Lukather Says Ringo Starr Thinks His Next Album Might Be His Last, Talks What It's Like Working With Beatles Legend |
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Bob Dylan Just Released the Ultra-Rare 1970 ‘George Harrison Sessions’ Without Warning
By Andy Greene, Rolling Stone
1 December, 2020
The Bob Dylan – 50th Anniversary Collection 1970 was released as a super-limited set to avoid the recordings entering the public domain in Europe |
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