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Paul's Pals Trash 'Yoko' Mills
By Richard Johnson with Paula Froelich and Chris Wilson, PageSix.com
31 May, 2002
Paul McCartney's bride-to-be, Heather Mills, is shaping up as the Yoko Ono of the McCartney
clan by coming between the former Beatle and his longtime friends and family.
Also: Scoping Out McCartney
 
Streep Moved by McCartney
World Entertainment News Network
31 May, 2002
Thrilling thespian Meryl Streep felt like she was meeting a "piece of her soul" when she finally
hooked up with her childhood idol sir Paul McCartney.
 
A Fan's Notes: Macca Mystery Tour
By Peter Fletcher, L.A. Weekly
31 May, 2002
"I FEEL LIKE THE WIND, THE BREEZE and the sea," oozes Thomas as he waits inside the
Highlands in Hollywood to board one of six buses beside 250 mothers, daughters, dads, sons, chicks,
dudes, hippies, yippies, yuppies and KLSX's Chris Carter of "Breakfast with the Beatles" fame to
see Paul McCartney at the Staples Center.
 
Should Eleanor be lonely?
By Jane Woodhead, Liverpool Echo
30 May, 2002
Beatles fans in Liverpool were today starting a petition after their calls for the Eleanor Rigby statue
to be moved were turned down by council chiefs.
 
Liverpool rediscovers the Beatles
By Erik Floren, Sun Media
29 May, 2002
After a period of apathy, this northern English city -- famous for its cynicism -- has finally jumped on
the Beatle bandwagon in a big way.
 
Hair scare . . .
By Michael Sneed, Chicago Sun-Times
29 May, 2002
Dateline: Paul McCartney's Hair Line--Sneed hears five strands of ex-Beatle Paul McCartney's
hair are being offered for $800 at Fraser's Auctioneers in London.
 
I've got to hide my love away
By Richard Simpson, This Is London
29 May, 2002
Sir Paul McCartney has had a bolt-hole apartment built into the London headquarters of his music
publishing empire where he spends secret weekends and nights with fiancèe Heather Mills.
 
Will the queen sing?
By Al Webb, United Press International
29 May, 2002
When the band at Buckingham Palace strikes up old Beatles tunes, the soprano with the plummy
voice should be recognizable enough. It'll be Queen Elizabeth II, belting out, "She loves you, yeah,
yeah, yeah."
 
John's mosaic found in city
By Neil Hodgson, Liverpool Echo
29 May, 2002
A Beatles treasure will be unveiled in Liverpool this week 30 years after it was created by John
Lennon.
Also: Lennon's magic eye unveiled
 
Gallery: The art of Paul McCartney
icLiverpool
 
BBC to mark former Beatle's 60th birthday
Ananova
28 May, 2002
Paul McCartney's 60th birthday is to be celebrated with a BBC1 documentary about the ex-Beatle.
 
Death of Lennon's favourite uncle
By Claire Tolley, Daily Post
27 May, 2002
Charlie Lennon, the oldest relative of Beatles legend John, died in the early hours of yesterday
morning aged 83.
 
The Grapes, Mathew Street
By Paddy Shennan, Liverpool Echo
25 May, 2002
Once upon a time it was known as The Grapes. It was a famous pub. Then it was re-named The
Famous Grapes. Even though everybody already knew it was a famous pub.
 
Entertainment Photos
Reuters
23 May, 2002
Sir Paul McCartney (L) arrives with Heather Mills at the preview of his art exhibition in the Walker
Gallery in Liverpool, May 23, 2002.
Also: In pictures: McCartney's art exhibition, Macca pays price of frame, Sir Paul McCartney attends
his first British show in the gallery he loved to visit as a teenager, Culture capital backing,
Liverpool's renaissance Beatle
 
Beatle's love-nest goes on sale
By Jenny Watson, Liverpool Echo
23 May, 2002
Beatles fans will have the chance to buy the Liverpool house where John Lennon's first child was
conceived.
 
New Home-Video Releases
By David Germain, Associated Press
23 May, 2002
Selected home-video releases
 
Star footwear up for auction
Daily Post
23 May, 2002
A pair of David Beckham's football boots are set to be auctioned to raise money for a Merseyside
Scout group.
 
Jubilee Concert to Be on Video
Associated Press
22 May, 2002
If you're just too busy to make it to Queen Elizabeth's jubilee concerts, you'll still be able to catch
it on video.
 
Sir Paul unveils heartfelt painting
BBC
22 May, 2002
Sir Paul McCartney has unveiled a painting dedicated to Heather Mills, who he is marrying this
summer.
Also: McCartney Brings His Art Back to Liverpool, Paul McCartney's art show opens in his home
town, McCartney returns to his school-skipping gallery haunt, Putting the art into McCartney,
photos - 1, 2, 3, 4
 
Beatle's 'Gossipy' Doc On Hot Seat
By Kenneth Lovett, PageSix.com
22 May, 2002
Exclusive
The Staten Island cancer doctor who treated George Harrison is under investigation by the state
Health Department for publicly talking about the ex-Beatle's last days, The Post has learned.
 
Queen honours Queen on palace roof
BBC
21 May, 2002
Guitarist Brian May will open the Queen's Jubilee concert by playing the National Anthem on the
roof of Buckingham Palace.
 
Festival fever
By Philip Key, Daily Post
21 May, 2002
Forget the lazy, hazy days of summer. This year, entertainment-seekers on Merseyside and the
North West will never get a moment's rest.
 
Walker hosts art of Sir Paul McCartney
By Joe Riley, Liverpool Echo
The first British show of Sir Paul McCartney's art is predicted to break records at Liverpool's
Walker Gallery.
 
Long wait for legacy
By Emma Gunby, Liverpool Echo
20 May, 2002
A cancer charity which was to receive a huge cash boost from the re-release of George Harrison's
My Sweet Lord has not had a penny.
 
BOXSCORE™   Concert Grosses
Billboard
Top concert grosses reported the week ending 05-25-02
 
Delayed launch of jet named John Lennon
Daily Post
18 May, 2002
A ceremony to name an aircraft after John Lennon hit problems yesterday when a computer glitch
delayed its arrival in Liverpool.
 
Beatles Tribute Tour Offers Two Concerts In One
By Sue Falco, Launch
18 May, 2002
The second annual Beatles tribute tour, dubbed A Walk Down Abbey Road - A Tribute To The
Beatles, kicks off again next month.
 
Bootleg Beatles tribute band add date
Lancashire Evening
18 May, 2002
One of the country's best-known tribute acts are set to add Blackburn to their list of tour towns.
 
Ringo Starr Signs New Record Deal, All-Starrs To Return Next Year
By Gary Graff, Launch
18 May, 2002
Ringo Starr has signed a new recording contract and is reportedly at work on a new album. He
hopes to release the project next year, to coincide with his next All-Starr Band tour.
 
Ten Great Beatles Moments
By Ken Womack, The Morning News
17 May, 2002
1. 'I Saw Her Standing There' (1963)
The first track on the Beatles' inaugural album, Please Please Me (1963)...
 
Doves cover The Beatles for TV soundtrack
Ananova
17 May, 2002
Doves have covered The Beatles' Blackbird for a new soundtrack LP.
 
Paul McCartney plans cheeky song for the Queen
Ananova
17 May, 2002
Paul McCartney is reportedly planning to sing a cheeky dedication to the Queen at her Golden Jubilee.
 
Dad's lips are sealed - on Sir Paul's orders
By Tony Kearney, The Northern Echo
17 May, 2002
The estranged father of model Heather Mills has been gagged by Sir Paul McCartney from
speaking about their forthcoming wedding.
Also: Love me do
 
Former Beatle Delights Crowd At Ice Palace
By Curtis Ross, Tampa Bay Online
17 May, 2002
Admittedly, Paul McCartney probably could win over an audience on charm alone, which he still
carries at 1964 levels.
Also: Bush, Cheney report millions in assets _ and a book signed by Paul McCartney, Yesterday and
today, McCartney still a classic
 
The roots of the Beatles on display
Daily Post
16 May, 2002
A new exhibition dedicated to John Lennon's musical roots has opened at the Albert Dock.
 
Peach Buzz
By Richard L. Eldredge, Atlanta Journal-Constitution
15 May, 2002
A surprise lounge act
Former Beatle Paul McCartney wasn't finished entertaining when he left the stage Sunday night at
Philips Arena. When the veteran rocker got back to his suite at the aforementioned Four Seasons,
he decided to pop into the hotel lounge, where he spied a baby grand piano. Sir Paul promptly took
up residence and began performing for the astonished but grateful intimate late-night crowd. Thus
far, there have been no reports of two certain high-profile rock icons duetting on "Born to Run."
Also: Getting better all the time, Out of the darkness: McCartney spreads wings
 
Listen To What The Man Said: Tour Focus Is Joy, Not Loss
By Curtis Ross, Tampa Bay Online
14 May, 2002
Paul McCartney was having a ``George Bush moment.''
Also: Classic, classy McCartney charms Philips with ageless tunes, 'Driving USA': McCartney tour
 
Madonna VS. McCartney In Castle Hassle
By Bill Hoffmann, PageSix.com
13 May, 2002
Get ready for the rock-'n'-roll brawl of the century - it's Madonna vs. McCartney.
 
McCartney Says His Kids Are Unhappy About Wedding
Reuters
12 may, 2002
Former Beatle Paul McCartney admitted Sunday his children were finding it difficult to accept
his forthcoming marriage to fiancee Heather Mills, but said they had to realize "it's how it is
and how it must be."
 
McCartney At Philips: Restaurateur's guitar cooks up memories
By Kevin Duffy, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
11 May, 2002
Lisa Ison sure wishes Paul McCartney had sat right there in that booth and enjoyed her
homemade Brunswick stew and cracklin' corn bread.
Also: McCartney gets nostalgic with tributes, hits, Paul McCartney believes in moving on from
losses
 
Lulu to make record store appearance
Ananova
10 May, 2002
Lulu is to perform at a special ticket-only event on Monday May 20.
 
Paul McCartney wins Beatles phone-in radio quiz
Ananova
10 May, 2002
Sir Paul McCartney has won a radio phone-in quiz about The Beatles.
 
Beatles setback for Eminem
ITV
9 May, 2002
Eminem has been forced to scrap a version of one of his new songs because it included samples of
the Beatles' seminal hit While My Guitar Gently Weeps.
 
Beatles art goes under the hammer
By Emma Gunby, Liverpool Echo
8 May, 2002
The Beatles visited Japan only once in 1966 for exactly 100 hours.
 
Stella McCartney planning new London fashion studio
Ananova
7 May, 2002
Stella McCartney wants to demolish a 100-year-old west London church to build a new fashion
studio.
 
The Insider
icLiverpool.com
Musical truth
There's been Chicago --The Musical (who could forget Claire Sweeney in fishnets?) Now it's
Liverpool's turn.
 
Want To Be The 'Fifth Beatle?' Now You Can With MusicPlayground's Beatles
Edition Interactive Music Product For Windows(R) PCs!
Internet Wire
6 May, 2002
Beatles fans around the world can now rediscover and experience their favorite Beatles songs in a
completely new and different way. Thanks to the introduction of a revolutionary new interactive
music product from MusicPlayground, Beatles fans can literally play along with some of their
favorite Beatles songs without needing to know how to play an instrument. Karaoke-style lyrics
allow users to sing along as well.
 
McCartney: A Lot More Than Nostalgia
By Robert Hilburn, Los Angeles Times
6 May, 2002
To get the most accurate sense of a concert's worth, it's normally wise to discount about 25% of a
fan's enthusiastic report in the days after the show. They are, after all, fans, and besides, they don't
want you to think they wasted their money.
Also: Terry Lawson: $252.50 a bit steep, even for McCartney
 
Bizarre
By Dominic Mohan, The Sun
6 May, 2002
Harrison fraud
Bootleggers are cashing in on George Harrison's death by passing off a CD of 50 early songs and
demos as an album he was working on when he died.
 
McCartney performs 36 songs
Denver Post
5 May, 2002
He's been crowned the pop world's first billionaire. He's even a sir.
Also: Somewhere man
 
Entertainment Photos
Associated Press
4 May, 2002
Paul McCartney, left, sits with his fiancee, Heather Mills, as they talk with host Jay Leno during
a taping of "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno," Thursday, May 2, 2002, in Burbank, Calif.
Also: Entertainment Photos #2
 
Buddy Loves Paul - But he hates Paul.
By Buddy Seigal, Orange County Weekly
3 May, 2002
20 Things I love about Paul McCartney
 
Greek lessons
By Denise Benson, Eye
2 May, 2002
Part of the Yoko Ono Tribute with Sook-Yin Lee, Beethoven Frieze, Deep Dark United, Dinner Is
Ruined, Boygina, more. Friday, May 3. Lee's Palace, 529 Bloor W. $8
 
Joan Jett Covers Beatles For Breast Cancer Benefit Album
By Gary Graff, Launch
2 May, 2002
Joan Jett has covered the Beatles song "The Word" as part of a charity drive to support breast
cancer awareness.
 
New Video Follows 'John & Yoko's Year of Peace'
By Todd Martens, Billboard
1 May, 2002
Image Entertainment will on Sept. 17 release "John & Yoko's Year of Peace," a documentary
chronicling the couple's anti-war campaign that began with Lennon and Ono's honeymoon
"Bed-In-for Peace" in March 1969.
 
The McCartney menu
By Sue Ontiveros, Chicago Sun-Times
1 May, 2002
The guest made the reservation for two at Spiaggia in mid-April. When he showed up for the early
evening reservation, it was apparent he was using a bogus name.
Also: McCartney Said Biggest Tour Reaction Is From John Lennon Inspired Song, McCartney
Finishes First in NYC
 
 
 
 
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