Paul McCartney says change in law over AI could ‘rip off’ artists Former Beatles member says government should protect creative workers as consultation on copyright continues The Guardian - UK · Jan 25, 2025
Paul McCartney warns AI law change could rip off artists Beatles star appealed to the government to rethink its plans The Independent UK · Jan 25, 2025
Charli XCX leads Brit Award nominations as Beatles up for first gong since 1977 The British singer topped an impressive 12 months by securing nominations in five categories. Evening Standard · Jan 23, 2025
Sir Paul McCartney: Ringo Starr for President! Sir Paul McCartney thinks Sir Ringo Starr would make a "great" president and has given his backing to a long-running campaign. BANG Premier · Jan 23, 2025
Instruments used on classic Beatles album Sgt Pepper’s go on display Two of the four French horns played on the album are on show at Liverpool Beatles Museum. The Independent UK · Jan 23, 2025
Ringo Starr’s son Zak Starkey suffers blood clot in leg Drummer’s band were forced to cancel their planned gig in London, with footage from their earlier performance at the Cavern Club in Liverpool being played instead The Independent UK · Jan 22, 2025
“I don't know how to do this. You would think I do, but it's not one of these things you ever know how to do”: Why Paul McCartney’s intuition-led attitude to songwriting is worth taking onboard The Beatles’ legend has long been open about how his songwriting workflow is guided by ideas and not a rigid format MusicRadar · Jan 18, 2025
Guitars signed by Paul McCartney, Slash, Bruce Springsteen, Sheryl Crow, Olivia Rodrigo and many more to be auctioned off in support of leading music charity Over 60 one-of-a-kind items donated or signed by music stars are up for auction, with proceeds going to MusiCares, whose vital work includes supporting musicians impacted by the wildfires in Los Angeles Guitar World · Jan 17, 2025
Snoop Dogg and Sir Paul McCartney 'have a mutual appreciation' Rap star Snoop Dogg has admitted to being a huge admirer of Sir Paul McCartney. BANG Premier · Jan 14, 2025
Beatles legend Ringo Starr reveals he 'always wanted' a different singing voice Ringo Starr "always wanted" a different singing voice but thinks that the real success of the Beatles came from the songwriting. BANG Premier · Jan 12, 2025
‘It’s the moment when genius comes into the universe’: the film recreating SNL’s chaotic first night A new drama recalls the wild first broadcast of Saturday Night Live in 1975. Making it was as much of a high-wire act as the show itself, the film’s director Jason Reitman and stars reveal The Guardian - UK · Jan 11, 2025
“They said, ‘Uh, okay!’ They didn’t know what I was talking about – and in a way, neither did I”: How William Shatner learned to love prog and make an all-star album with all the humanity of classic Star Trek Knowing some people would never get over the novelty, Billy Sherwood decided to go for broke with Ponder The Mystery, featuring Steve Vai, Rick Wakeman, Nik Turner, Edgar Froese and others Louder · Jan 11, 2025
Jacob Elordi reportedly in talks to replace Paul Mescal in new Ridley Scott thriller Mescal had originally been attached as the movie’s lead, but had to withdraw due to scheduling conflicts The Independent UK · Jan 7, 2025
Mayfair apartment in former Rolls Royce HQ sells to 'young international buyer' for £26m The apartment, which was listed for sale in April last year, has links to the Elgin Marbles, Queen Victoria and Paul McCartney, as well as Rolls Royce Evening Standard · Jan 7, 2025
The Independent UK · Jan 4, 2025 Glamour, gossip and tragedy – the gilded life of a legendary movie-star hotel As the awards season starts to swing, Olivia Petter follows in the footsteps of Monroe, Dietrich and John and Yoko as she visits the Beverly Hills Hotel
BANG Premier · Jan 3, 2025 Aaron Taylor-Johnson gives up guitar Aaron Taylor-Johnson has given up playing guitar despite spending months learning the instrument to portray John Lennon in big screen biopic 'Nowhere Boy'.
The Guardian - UK · Jan 2, 2025 Aaron Taylor-Johnson: ‘I couldn’t understand why Tom Ford wanted me to play a serial-killer rapist’ The actor answers your questions on his exercise regime, what he thinks of the AI John Lennon and which roles have changed him
MusicRadar · Jan 2, 2025 “People like The Stones, or later on The Kinks. They all really liked us and thought that we had something special": The Liverbirds on life as Britain’s first female rock band The Liverbirds on life as Britain's first female rock band
MusicRadar · Dec 31, 2024 "John was annoyed because I didn’t say that he had written one line of this song, Taxman… I also didn’t say how I wrote two lines to Come Together or three lines to Eleanor Rigby”: George Harrison and the questions around his Beatles credits Best of 2024: "I think in the balance I would have had more things to be niggled with him about than he would have with me"
MusicRadar · Dec 30, 2024 "We need Jungle I’m afraid": 2024 - the year in pop It's time to take a look back at all the stars, hits, gigs, music and more that have made 2024 such a glittering gem
The Guardian - UK · Dec 29, 2024 Nonfiction to look out for in 2025 From a river voyage with Robert Macfarlane to Helen Garner’s candid tale of a broken marriage, via Ian Leslie’s analysis of Lennon and McCartney’s complicated kinship, here are the titles you can’t afford to miss
The Guardian - UK · Dec 29, 2024 ‘We’re on the global map’: how Co-op Live bounced back from chaotic launch Manchester music venue winning high praise from performers and concertgoers after being bitten by teething troubles
MusicRadar · Dec 28, 2024 "I remember it to this day, you know, exactly where I was when he said it": Paul McCartney's favourite song he's ever written is possibly the only one John Lennon ever complimented him on directly Best of 2024: "It really gave me a lot of confidence in that song, and in my writing"
MusicRadar · Dec 27, 2024 “I’ve actually performed it with him, and I’m afraid to say that during the soundcheck, I broke down”: The story behind The Beach Boys’ timeless masterpiece God Only Knows, a Brian Wilson co-creation that had a profound emotional impact on Paul McCartney Best of 2024: How Brian Wilson hooked up with an LA advertising executive to pen one of the most majestic and moving pop songs ever created
The Guardian - UK · Dec 26, 2024 TV tonight: the Outnumbered gang reunite to make us all feel ancient After eight years, the Brockmans are back and on fine form. Plus: a turkey crown and Christmas cracker battle it out. Here’s what to watch this evening