Dear sir or madam, will you read my ... essay? Early musings of Beatle discoveredSeptember 30th, 2009 Early McCartney musings discovered in LiverpoolLONDON — A discovery in a Liverpool library has revealed that Paul McCartney's talent for writing was winning him prizes when he was just 10 — though for an essay about the queen, rather than a hit song. A British researcher said he found an essay written — in very tidy, curling script — by the future Beatle for the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II.
McCartney, a staunch monarchistSeptember 27th, 2009 LONDON - Sir Paul McCartney was a staunch monarchist, and a prize-winning 300-word essay written by him in 1953 to celebrate the Queen's coronation proves that. Unseen in public for 56 years and thought to be his earliest surviving creative effort, the work was written by McCartney when aged 10 and it won him a book token presented by the lord mayor of Liverpool.
Mccartney Feels 'blessed' To Have Known LennonSeptember 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.
Vivek Oberoi visits ashram, cancer patients on 33rd birthdaySeptember 3rd, 2009 MUMBAI - Instead of ringing in his 33rd year with parties, Bollywood actor Vivek Oberoi chose to spend his birthday Thursday at an ashram here and with cancer patients, says a source close to the actor. There is no party, no dinner, no celebration that has been planned by Vivek for his birthday.
Stella McCartney wins first court round in 'Nude' perfume disputeAugust 21st, 2009 LONDON - Stella McCartney has been granted the legal permission to launch her perfume after she was taken to court by U2 star Bono's wife Ali Hewson over trademark infringement. Hewson claimed that Sir Paul McCartney's daughter's use of the word "nude" for her own variety of perfume called 'Stella Nude' amounted to copyright infringement, as she owns a company named Nude Brands Ltd.
Macca dismisses reports that he'll quit after world tourAugust 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.
McCartney returns to New York to christen another Mets stadium in first concert at Citi FieldJuly 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.
How Macca drifted apart from Jackson over Beatles hitsJuly 17th, 2009 LONDON - Sir Paul McCartney and Michael Jackson 'kind of drifted apart' after the King of Pop bought the Beatles back catalogue and refused to sell it. McCartney and Jackson became good pals in the early 1980s when they recorded two duets - 'The Girl Is Mine' and 'Say Say Say'.
McCartney returns home to where Beatles first playedJuly 16th, 2009 NEW YORK — Paul McCartney has returned to the Ed Sullivan Theater in New York City, 45 years after the Beatles made their U.S. television debut there.
Paul McCartney is going back to the Ed Sullivan Theater, this time as Letterman's guestJuly 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.
Macca accuses Jacko's dad for his troublesJuly 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.
Jacko may leave Macca 200-song Beatles collectionJune 27th, 2009 NEW YORK - King of Pop Michael Jackson's sudden death at a rented Los Angeles home on Thursday has triggered speculation that his 200-song Beatles collection may go to Sir Paul McCartney. An AOL music website report suggested earlier this year that Jackson had plans to leave McCartney the long-contested rights to 200 songs of the Fab Four's iconic repertoire, valued at about 500 million dollars.
Susan Boyle 'to get visits in The Priory from feline pal Pebbles'June 4th, 2009 LONDON - Super-singer Susan Boyle, who is currently battling exhaustion in The Priory, will reportedly have daily visits from her pet cat, 'Pebbles'. According to reports, Britain's Got Talent bosses are planning to surprise Boyle, who lost the show's trophy to dance group Diversity, by reuniting her with beloved feline.
McCartney bored of being a Beatle!June 3rd, 2009 LONDON - Sir Paul McCartney says he is bored of being a Beatle. The 66-year-old rocker admits he sometimes tires of the fame he attracts from being part of the legendary 1960s band.
Paul McCartney to perform at New York Mets' new Citi Field in July; first music concert thereJune 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.