Nobel literature judge says award committee has been 'too Eurocentric'October 6th, 2009 Nobel literature judge: award 'too Eurocentric'STOCKHOLM — The new frontman of the Nobel literature prize jury believes the secretive panel has been too "Eurocentric" in picking winners and says there are plenty of American writers who would qualify for the award. Peter Englund's comments Tuesday come two days before the prize announcement.
Macca fears he could end up like DiSeptember 14th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Sir Paul McCartney believes in slowing down his car whenever the paparazzi chase him lest he suffers the same fate as Princess Diana. The former Beatle confesses that Princess Diana's car crash flashes before his eyes whenever he's being tailed by the paparazzi.
Macca admits he thought 'The Beatles would last couple of years'September 9th, 2009 LONDON - Sir Paul McCartney has confessed that when the Beatles started making music, he thought they would only last "at best a couple of years". With the launch of the release of new Beatles computer game, The Beatles: Rock Band, the legendary musician has expressed his pride at the enduring popularity of the band.
Macca breaks silence over friendship with LennonAugust 25th, 2009 LONDON - Sir Paul McCartney has broken the silence over his friendship with his 'The Beatles' co-member John Lennon, and denied that they shared a sour relationship. Macca seems considerate about his dead friend's drug use, and believes that the complaints his pal made in interviews that he sabotaged songs in the studio could be excused, as he always expressed his love in the end.
Macca pays tribute to Michelle Obama with 'The Beatles' classicAugust 3rd, 2009 WASHINGTON - Sir Paul McCartney paid a special tribute to Michelle Obama with a classic song by his former band 'The Beatles'. The singer dedicated the hit track "Michelle" to the US First Lady while rocking out at FedEx Field, reports the Politico.
Macca, John Lennon 'planned Beatles reunion'July 13th, 2009 NEW YORK - Sir Paul McCartney and John Lennon had come very close to reuniting The Beatles, according to a new book. In his new book "Paul McCartney: A Life," Peter Ames Carlin says that Macca missed making music with Lennon so much that he made a surprise midnight visit in the spring of 1974 to the Burbank studio where his former band mate was recording, the New York Daily News reports.
Heather Mills loving freedom after divorce from MaccaJuly 11th, 2009 NEW DELHI - English charity campaigner Heather Mills has revealed that she loves the freedom that she is now enjoying after her divorce from Sir Paul McCartney. Mills, 41, who had received 24.3 million pounds as settlement from McCartney, after they legally separated in March 2008, says that her life has changed for the better since the high-profile split, reports the China Daily.
Macca never thought MJ would bequeath Beatles back catalogue to himJuly 9th, 2009 LONDON - Sir Paul McCartney has said that he never bought the suggestion that King of Pop Michael Jackson would bequeath the rights to the Beatles back catalogue to him. "Some time ago, the media came up with the idea that Michael Jackson was going to leave his share in the Beatles songs to me in his will which was completely made up and something I didn't believe for a second," the Mirror quoted him as saying.
Macca, Beyonce, Usher 'to perform at Jackson benefit gig'June 27th, 2009 LONDON - Sir Paul McCartney, Beyonce Knowles, Usher, Justin Timberlake and Leona Lewis have been approached to perform at a concert in the honour of late Michael Jackson, according to reports. AEG, promoters for the King of Pop's slated comeback tour in London, were said to be working on a benefit show to give fans a chance to see renowned artists turning out in memory of the singer.iana Ross and Jackson's nephews 3T were also said to have been in early talks for the concert, reports The Sun.
Macca to perform to save 120-year-old arena Atlanta arenaJune 26th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Sir Paul McCartney will perform to save a 120-year-old arena in Atlanta, Georgia this summer. The former Beatle will play at the crumbling Piedmont Park as part of a small U.S.
Macca aims to live up to 100June 23rd, 2009 LONDON - Sir Paul McCartney has reportedly told his friends that he is confident of reaching 100-years-of-age. One of his friends says that for McCartney, who turned 67 on June 18, it will not be a difficult feat, as he leads a healthy life.
Macca to compose music for animated kids filmJune 18th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Sir Paul McCartney is set to compose music for an animated kids movie after a gap of over 40 years. The former Beatle previously created the tunes for 1967's The Family Way and is now set for a repeat act.
Honeywell Aerospace gets slice of euro2B plan to update EU air traffic control for 21st centuryJune 17th, 2009 Honeywell Aerospace to revamp Europe's air controlLE BOURGET, France — Arizona-based Honeywell Aerospace will take part in a project to overhaul Europe's air traffic control system to handle an expected doubling of the continent's jet traffic over the next 15 years. The head of its European division, Paolo Carmassi, told the Associated Press Wednesday that as the only U.S.
Macca gets bored of being a 'Beatle'June 4th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Sir Paul McCartney has said that many times he gets bored of being a 'Beatle'. The legendary rocker has confessed that many times he gets tired of the fame that comes from being a part of the 'Fab Four', reports the China Daily.
Britney to be accompanied by sons on European tourMay 6th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Britney Spears' ex-hubby Kevin Federline has granted permission to their kids to accompany the singer on her European tour. The 'Toxic' hitmaker has wrapped up her North American shows in Montreal, Canada and will head to London in June (09) to continue her Circus tour.
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