Paul McCartney to perform Aug. 15 benefit concert for Atlanta’s historic Piedmont Park

September 27th, 2009 An essay SIR PAUL McCARTNEY wrote as a schoolboy, praising British Royal QUEEN ELIZABETH II, has been uncovered in his hometown of Liverpool, England. The former Beatles star was just 10 years old when he paid tribute to "our lovely young Queen" in honour of her coronation in 1953.

September 25th, 2009 BARBRA STREISAND suffered crippling stagefright for 27 years after forgetting the words to a song during a performance in New York's Central Park. The diva stepped away from the stage shortly after the incident and has only recently rediscovered her confidence again.

September 22nd, 2009 SIR PAUL McCARTNEY turned spin doctor for pal WOODY HARRELSON when the actor hit the headlines for attacking paparazzi in New York in April (09) - the BEATLES star was the one who suggested the actor told reporters he thought the snapper was a zombie. The movie star was reported to police after flying into a rage at La Guardia airport when a paparazzi cameraman refused to leave him and his daughter alone.

September 21st, 2009 Colombian pop star JUANES promised fans a "peaceful" Paz Sin Fronteras (Peace Without Borders) concert in Havana, Cuba - despite threats he will be killed when he steps onstage. The singer prepared for the historic show as planned on Sunday (20Sep09) - following weeks of attacks from some Cuban exiles, who claim the event is a show of support for the Fidel Castro regime and have threatened the Juanes' life if he takes the stage at the Jose Marti Revolution Plaza concert.

September 9th, 2009 LONDON - Former Beatle Sir Paul McCartney has said that he feels blessed to have known former bandmate John Lennon who was murdered. McCartney and Lennon had a tumultuous relationship during the legendary group's later years, with their arguing often blamed for the band's eventual split in 1970.

August 31st, 2009 Jay-Z to give Sept. 11 benefit concert in NYCNEW YORK — A benefit concert that rapper Jay-Z is planning for Sept.

August 19th, 2009 McCartney at Cowboys Stadium, Rangers next doorARLINGTON, Texas — Paul McCartney will perform at the new Dallas Cowboys stadium while the Texas Rangers play next door. That could cause some parking headaches on Wednesday night.

August 5th, 2009 LONDON - Sir Paul McCartney has dismissed rumours that he will retire from his music career after his supposed next world tour in 2010. "All I can say is that I'm not retiring.

July 31st, 2009 LONDON - Sir Paul McCartney wants to call it quits after a final world tour in which he wishes to perform at places where he has never played before, it has emerged. According to a source, there are talks going on to let him stage at landmark locations like China's Tiananmen Square and the region around Berlin's Checkpoint Charlie.

July 18th, 2009 McCartney plays first concert ever at Citi Field NEW YORK — Sir Paul McCartney knighted another New York Mets ballpark Friday night, playing the first concert ever at Citi Field. "Long time since I've been here," the former Beatle told the crowd, then paused to take it all in.

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.

July 11th, 2009 McCartney returns to Ed Sullivan TheaterNEW YORK — Paul McCartney is going back to the Ed Sullivan Theater. The former Beatle will appear on David Letterman's "Late Show" on Wednesday.

July 7th, 2009 LONDON - Sir Paul McCartney has accused Michael Jackson's dad for many of the late superstar's troubles. The former Beatle said that the King of Pop's alleged beatings from his dad Joe, 79, might have been responsible for his troubles.

June 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.

June 3rd, 2009 McCartney to sing at New York Mets stadium in JulyNEW YORK — The New York Mets are inviting an old friend to play at their new stadium. But not just any old friend — Sir Paul McCartney.