B.J. Ryan close to returning to Blue Jays, but not as closerMay 12th, 2009 Ryan close to returning to Jays, but not as closerTORONTO — B.J. Ryan is nearing a return to the Toronto Blue Jays, but not as the team's closer.
Macca's fans caught stealing memorabilia magazines in LAApril 18th, 2009 WASHINGTON - While fans are looking forward to seeing Sir Paul McCartney perform in LA, three of his admirers have been caught stealing memorabilia magazines from the concert venue. The ex-Beatle is all set to open the Hard Rock Hotel's renovated venue 'The Joint' on April 19.
Macca romance making Shevell's professional life cold and lonelyApril 12th, 2009 NEW YORK - Nancy Shevell's romance with Beatles legend Sir Paul McCartney seems to be affecting her professional life. Shevell, who's a board member of New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority, has been missing more meetings than any of the other 12 full-voting members.
Macca, Ringo Starr reunite for meditation charity concertApril 6th, 2009 LONDON - Former 'The Beatles' members Sir Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr reunited for a concert on April 4, to raise money for a meditation charity. McCartney headlined the show at New York City's Radio City Music Hall as part of The David Lynch Foundation's 'Change Begins Within' concert in aid of Transcendental Meditation.
Miley Cyrus, Jonas Bros, High School Musical 3 grab Kids' Choice AwardsMarch 30th, 2009 LONDON - Miley Cyrus, Jonas Brothers, High School Musical 3, claimed victory at the 22nd Kids' Choice Awards in Los Angeles. A new record was set when more than 90 million voted online to choose winners for the event, which honours the year's biggest television, movie, and music acts, on March 28.
The sari will always be there: Stella McCartneyMarch 26th, 2009 NEW DELHI - In the fickle world of fashion, the sari is the one garment that will endure, says British designer Stella McCartney. 'The sari will always be there,' McCartney, the daughter of former Beatle Paul McCartney, said during a conference call at the International Herald Tribune Sustainable Luxury Summit here Thursday.
Macca steals show at after party of 'The Boat That Rocked'March 25th, 2009 LONDON - Sir Paul McCartney is said to have stolen the show at the after party for the premiere of Richard Curtis's new film 'The Boat That Rocked' on March 23. Simon Pegg, Rhys Ifans and McFly were among the stars queuing up to get a picture with the Beatle at the swanky bash in London's Notting Hill, reports the Sun.
Macca, Wings' 'Live And Let Die' voted 'Favourite James Bond Theme Song'March 24th, 2009 WASHINGTON - 'Live And Let Die' by Sir Paul McCartney and Wings has been voted 'Favourite James Bond Theme Song' in a new poll. The song received 23 per cent in the survey conducted by HMV.com and social networking site getcloser.com to mark the DVD and Blu-ray release of the 22nd James Bond film Quantum of Solace.
George Harrison's son won surviving Beatles' approval for rock band gameMarch 14th, 2009 WASHINGTON - George Harrison's son Dhani has revealed that he helped convinced the surviving 'The Beatles' members to give the green light to a new game inspired by the band. Sir Paul MCCartney and Ringo Starr are generally against the use of their music for commercial projects.
Pink, Stella McCartney, Ricky Gervais support PETA's anti-fur campaignMarch 12th, 2009 LONDON - Pink, Stella McCartney and Ricky Gervais have lent their support to People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals' latest anti-fur commercial. The computer-generated video would see singer Pink and actor-comic Ricky Gervais loaning their voices for an alligator and a rabbit, respectively, demanding the return of their fur while being skinned.
Eurovision rejects Georgia's 'anti-Putin' songMarch 12th, 2009 LONDON - Organisers of Eurovision Song Contest in Moscow have rejected Georgia's entry because it "pokes fun" at Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin. Apparently, the disco-funk song, We Don't Wanna Put In, is controversial, and it is against the competition's rules to allow political content in entries.
Mandy Moore engaged to Ryan AdamsFebruary 11th, 2009 NEW YORK - Singer-actress Mandy Moore will tie the knot with her musician beau Ryan Adams, her publicist said. People.com reports that the details on the engagement weren't available.
McCartney turns down Hilton's request for a duetFebruary 9th, 2009 LONDON - Socialite Paris Hilton wanted to sing a duet with Paul McCartney at a Grammy's post-show party and approached him, but The Beatles legend turned down her request. Thesun.co.uk reports that she met McCartney and said: 'I'd love to do a duet with you.
Paul McCartney may marry Nancy ShevellFebruary 8th, 2009 LONDON - Speculations of Grammy award winner Sir Paul McCartney tying the knot with girlfriend Nancy Shevell are floating in the air as the two were spotted in an exclusive jewellery store. Paul, 66, and Nancy, 49, spent over an hour at the Beverly Hills boutique of Neil Lane, famous for its engagement rings.
Jackson wants to end feud with McCartneyJanuary 3rd, 2009 LONDON - Pop star Michael Jackson wants to end an almost 24-year-long feud with legend Sir Paul McCartney by leaving his share of the Beatles back catalogue to him in his will. According to mirror.co.uk, McCartney was upset with Jackson when he outbid him in 1985 to win the ownership of the 350 million-pound publishing rights for the whole Lennon-McCartney songbook.