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Sir Paul McCartney discusses his and John Lennon's different styles

Sir Paul McCartney and John Lennon’s creative approaches to music were wildly different but they inspired each other.

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Music fans recall watching Live Aid concert at Wembley Stadium 40 years on

The concert, organised by Bob Geldof and Midge Ure, took place on July 13 1985.

Evening Standard

“George Martin came up to me that morning and said, ’Oh, I’ve got a poser for you... I know it’s never been done before, can you do it?“: The story of the greatest thing The Beatles ever recorded

How Sgt. Pepper's epic finale was created

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Live Aid, as told by those who weren’t there: ‘We switched it off when Status Quo came on’

IN FOCUS: When we tell the story of Live Aid, which happened 40 years ago this weekend, we tend to focus on Bob Geldof and the performers. But the truest sense of the day could be found outside of Wembley: the students who found it cheesy, the communities it galvanised,…

The Independent UK

Paul McCartney is bringing his Got Back tour back to North America

Beatles legend Paul McCartney will play 19 shows across the US and Canada later this year

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Paul McCartney announces first North America tour since 2022

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Joseph Quinn says Beatles role is beyond his ‘wildest dreams’

The 31-year old Londoner, best known for playing Eddie Munson in the sci-fi Netflix series, will be portraying the Beatles’ guitarist.

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Sir Paul McCartney announces new North American leg of Got Back tour

Beatles legend Sir Paul McCartney has announced a brand new North American leg of his Got Back tour that will commence in September.

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How to get tickets as Paul McCartney, 83, announces North America tour

New dates are an extension of former Beatles frontman’s Got Back tour

The Independent UK

George Harrison's Beatles-era photos to be released in new book

A new book of Beatles-era photographs by George Harrison will be released in Fall 2026

The Independent UK

Paul McCartney hints at Got Back Tour 2025

Sir Paul McCartney has hinted at touring this year.

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Celebrities who picked up painting as Ed Sheeran turns to art

Here’s a round-up of celebrities who have ventured into painting

Evening Standard

Paul McCartney’s tribute to ‘dear friend’ and ‘incredible’ artist Brian Clarke

Clarke, who worked on the cover for the ex-Beatle’s 1982 solo album Tug Of War, was remembered as an important artist working with stained glass.

Evening Standard

Why you should care about music theory - and 5 reasons you maybe shouldn't

From half diminished chords to phrygian modes; music theory can be both a help and a hindrance to many, but do you really need it in order to be a great musician?

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Statue unveiled in Liverpool to mark Ringo Starr’s 85th birthday

The Beatles drummer shared his annual birthday message of ‘peace and love’

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24 People Who Left A Mark In History And Are Actually Still Around, Much To The Surprise Of Folks In This Online Group

Numerous commenters on Reddit pointed out 35 famous people, who made history and still are our contemporaries.

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Paul McCartney wishes ‘very happy’ 85th birthday to Ringo Starr

The Beatles drummer hosts an annual ‘peace and love’ moment on the day of his birthday to promote global unity.

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“I think it’s dodgy to do something like that, to be someone’s friend, and then buy the rug they’re standing on”: How a shrewd power move from Michael Jackson permanently dented his friendship with Paul McCartney

Once friends and collaborators, Michael Jackson’s seizure of the Beatles’ publishing rights from Paul would distance the music heavyweights

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Sir Ringo Starr shares The Beatles' 'biggest fear'

Sir Ringo Starr has revealed The Beatles' "biggest fear" was being asked to read music.

The Guardian - UK

TV tonight: ELO’s Jeff Lynne invites the cameras into his LA studio

Paul McCartney and Eric Idle help celebrate the multimillion-selling artist in this electric documentary. Plus: some classic Agatha Christie. Here’s what to watch this evening

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Sir Ringo Starr provides 'extensive notes' for biopic director Sir Sam Mendes

Sir Ringo Starr has been offering advice to Sir Sam Mendes, as he works on a biopic of the Beatles star.

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“Then his mic fails and Pete Townshend grabs me from one side and says, ‘Let’s help him'. David Bowie grabs me from the other, and with Alison we went out to sing along": Bob Geldof on how Paul McCartney’s Live Aid performance was almost a disaster

“He was driving up from Sussex, listening to U2 on the radio, and they were so good, he was getting really nervous,” remembers Geldof

The Independent UK

Ringo Starr says he told Sam Mendes to rewrite parts of Beatles biopic: ‘We would never do that’

Biopic is set to release in April 2028

Evening Standard

Paul Mescal and Gracie Abrams aura cleansing at NYC Downlow: How the celebs do Glastonbury

Partying ‘til dawn, dancefloor snogs and some curious smoking area habits

The Independent UK

Live 8 – 20 years on: how the Pink Floyd reunion topped a miraculous line-up

PLAYBACK: Macca played with Bono and George Michael, Elton John with Pete Doherty, but getting Roger Waters and David Gilmour together for the final time really took some doing. Mark Beaumont remembers a history-making day, with the help of Razorlight and UB40

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