Paul McCartney: Last News

upcoming four biopics about the Beatles was announced by director Sam Mendes (“1917” and “Skyfall”) at CinemaCon 2025 in Las Vegas on Monday.Paul Mescal will play Paul McCartney, Harrison Dickinson will play John Lennon, Barry Keoghan will play Ringo Starr and Joseph Quinn will play George Harrison.Each of the films, collectively called “The Beatles – A Four-Film Cinematic Event,” will focus on one member of the iconic British rock band. All four movies will be released theatrically in April 2028.Mendes, 59, brought the four actors out onstage at the event for the big announcement.“We’re not just making one film about the Beatles — we’re making four,” the Oscar winner said.

The Beatles films have found their Fab Four – find out more below.At the end of Sony’s CinemaCon presentation on Monday night in the US (April 1 in the UK), director Sam Mendes took the stage to make a pair of blockbuster reveals for his four upcoming Beatles films.After a year of speculation, Mendes has confirmed that the Fab Four will be portrayed by Harris Dickinson, Paul Mescal, Barry Keoghan and Joseph Quinn. Dickinson will play John Lennon, Mescal will play Paul McCartney, Keoghan will play Ringo Starr and Quinn will play George Harrison.The film franchise is being titled The Beatles – A Four-Film Cinematic Event, and in a shocking announcement, Mendes revealed that all four films will arrive in April 2028, though not at the same time.The Beatles – A Four-Film Cinematic Event, directed by Sam Mendes.Harris Dickinson (John Lennon)Paul Mescal (Paul McCartney)Barry Keoghan (Ringo Starr)Joseph Quinn (George Harrison)In theatres April 2028.

Yes covering The Beatles‘ ‘Eleanor Rigby’ has surfaced online – you can listen to it below.The audio is said to have been recorded by the progressive rock band and producer John Anthony at London’s Polydor Studios in February 1969.It sees Yes raise the tempo of the stripped-back ballad – the original of which appears on the Fab Four’s seventh album, ‘Revolver’ (1966) – while giving it a strong rhythm section and intense overall feel. The cover also boasts a psychedelic intro courtesy of guitarist Peter Banks and keyboardist Tony Kaye.YouTuber Ian Hartley, who uploaded Yes’ version on March 25, wrote: “This particular recording has never been publicly released before.

Beatles memorabilia — the Fab Four’s audition tape —was discovered at a small record store in Vancouver.The precious find was made by Rob Frith, owner of Neptoon Records, who at first thought the reel-to-reel tape labeled “Beatles 60s Demos” was just a bootleg. In fact, he didn’t even bother to play it until years after acquiring it.Unbeknownst to him, it was a direct copy of the band’s original 1962 audition tape for Decca Records — a shocking realization that he just had after finally playing it.“I just figured it was a tape off a bootleg record,” Frith wrote on Instagram.

Beatles audition tape recorded in 1962 has been discovered in a Vancouver record store – find out more below.Last week, Rob Frith, owner of Vancouver’s Neptoon Records threw on an old tape lying around the store labelled ‘Beatles 60s Demos’, thinking it was just a bootleg. After listening to the tape, and posting a snippet of it onto social media, he discovered that the tape in his possession was a rare, direct copy of an early audition tape by the Beatles.He wrote on his initial post on social media: “I picked up this tape years ago that said Beatles Demos on it.

Paul McCartney has penned a letter campaigning for the late Joe Cocker’s induction into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame later this year.Last month, the nominees for this year’s Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame were announced. Leading the nominations this year are the likes of Oasis, Joy Division/New Order, Mariah Carey, The White Stripes and more.

George Harrison in 1962 has been sold.The crust of the bread left over by the late Beatles legend was saved by a fan named Sue Houghton, who was 15-years-old at the time. According to the Daily Express, she preserved the bread on a scrapbook page alongside the caption: “Piece of George’s breakfast 2-8-63.”The date noted indicates that the bread was from around the time that the Fab Four made their return to Liverpool after seven weeks of touring.As reported by the New York Post, the fan had taken the remains from Harrison’s plate after befriending his family and making a visit to their home.

Paul McCartney has announced details of a new book titled Wings: The Story Of A Band On The Run. Check out the details below.Set to arrive on November 4, the new book comes as an oral history of the iconic band, which was formed by Paul, his wife Linda, and Denny Laine back in 1971, following the huge global success of The Beatles.Described as “a rousing, stereophonic celebration of the songs, collaborations and performances that would shape the soundtrack of the late 20th century”, the book is drawn from over half a million words and countless hours of interviews from McCartney and other key players in the band’s orbit.A post shared by Paul McCartney (@paulmccartney)It explores the impact of the band across their albums and follows various incarnations of the line-up through their career. Anecdotes include the time they were mugged in Nigeria, their surprise appearances at university halls in the UK, and how they came to write hits including ‘Let ‘Em In’, ‘Live And Let Die’, ‘Band On The Run’ and more.Over 100 photographs are featured in Wings: The Story Of A Band On The Run – many of which have never been seen before.

MTV Unplugged will be coming to Paramount+ in the US, it has been revealed.Launched in 1989, the series staged special performances from popular performers in an acoustic setting. It aired regularly from 1989-1999, and then less frequently in the ‘00s, often billed as MTV Unplugged No. 2.0.

Paul McCartney’s performance on the 50th anniversary episode of Saturday Night Live contained a nod to the iconic Chris Farley sketch.The rock legend closed out the 50th-anniversary episode of the US sketch show with a medley performance featuring songs from ‘Abbey Road’.

Aubrey Plaza has made her first public appearance since the death of her husband, director Jeff Baena, who passed on January 3 at the age of 47.The actor was on camera for Saturday Night Live’s 50th Anniversary celebration, titled SNL50: The Anniversary Special, which aired on Sunday (February 16). She introduced musical performers Miley Cyrus and Brittany Howard, who sang a cover of Prince’s ‘Nothing Compares 2 U’.Baena, best known for directing the films Life After Beth and The Little Hours, both of which starred Plaza, was found dead at a Los Angeles residence.

Paul McCartney, Sabrina Carpenter, Paul Simon and more have been added to the ‘SNL’ 50 concert line-up.Saturday Night Live’s 50th anniversary special is set to take place this Sunday (February 16) and will include the likes of McCartney, Carpenter, Simon as well as Miley Cyrus, Lil Wayne, Brittany Howard, and The Roots.The musical performances will be combined with a three-hour primetime special which will feature various live sketches which will see both past and present SNL cast members, special guests, and retrospectives celebrating the show’s 50th anniversary.music performances for the SNL50 anniversary special!!! pic.twitter.com/9V69bYnWqa— Saturday Night Live – SNL (@nbcsnl) February 14, 2025Simon’s appearance at the show will be a special moment as a rare live appearance as he has largely retired from performing live due to his severe hearing loss in 2023. The ‘You Can Call Me Al’ hitmaker has hosted the show four times and has appeared as the musical guest 13 times.SNL alumnus Jimmy Fallon will be on hosting duties, while Lorne Michaels and Mark Ronson are the show’s executive producers.

John Lennon documentary Borrowed Time has been released – watch it exclusively on NME.Borrow Time: Lennon’s Last Decade is an ambitious new documentary that uses archive footage, never-before-seen interviews and eyewitness accounts to explore the break-up of The Beatles and what Lennon did next.“Follow the legend as he evolves beyond The Beatles, creating revolutionary music and standing at the forefront of anti-war protests that would make him one of the most influential pop culture icons of all time,” reads the official synopsis.It was directed by Alan G. Parker (Hello Quo, It Was Fifty Years Ago Today… Sgt Pepper And Beyond) and features classic interviews with Lennon, Yoko Ono and Paul McCartney.

a surprise show at the Bowery Ballroom in New York City on Tuesday night, after announcing the pop-up concert just hours earlier.The legendary musician was joined by his band — guitarist Rusty Anderson, guitarist-bassist Brian Ray, keyboardist Paul “Wix” Wickens and drummer Abe Laboriel Jr. — and a three-member horn section for the show, which kicked off at exactly 6:44 p.m., according to CBS News.The Grammy Award winner played for an audience of about 500 people, who had to snag their $50 tickets in-person at the Bowery Ballroom’s box office.Phones and audio/video recording were banned during the show.“So, here we are,” McCartney said on stage.

Paul McCartney has played a surprise, tiny show in New York City. Check out footage, fan responses, and the full setlist below.News of the last-minute gig were shared yesterday (February 11), just hours before the Beatles legend took to the stage at the 500-capacity venue, The Bowery Ballroom.The gig – dubbed ‘Paul McCartney Rocks The Bowery – marked his first time playing near NYC in three years, with his last stint seeing him perform to an 82,000-strong crowd at the MetLife Stadium near New Jersey.Taking to the stage at the beginning of his 100-minute-long set, McCartney said (via Independent): “So here we are… Some little gig.

Paul McCartney is rumoured to play another surprise, intimate show in New York tonight (February 12).The soloist and Beatles icon took to the stage at the 575-capacity Bowery Ballroom in Manhattan last night (February 11), after announcing the tiny gig shortly beforehand on social media.Tickets for the set – dubbed ‘Paul McCartney Rocks The Bowery’ – were available on a first-come, first-served basis, and limited to one per person. No phones or audio or video recording was allowed.

Paul McCartney’s impromptu performance. The Grammy-winning musician is playing a special one-night show at the Bowery Ballroom on Tuesday.Doors are set to open at 5 p.m. ET, with showtime starting at 6:30 p.m.

Paul McCartney has announced a surprise, last-minute, intimate gig in New York tonight (February 11), titled ‘Paul McCartney Rocks The Brewery’.Announcing the news on Instagram, McCartney confirmed that the gig will take place at Bowery Ballroom, with doors opening at 5pm and the show starting at 6.30pm.Tickets for the ‘Paul McCartney Rocks The Brewery’ gig were available on a first-come, first-served basis – however, they have already sold out.A post shared by Paul McCartney (@paulmccartney)Last year McCartney went on his ‘Got Back’ 2024 tour‘, and was even joined by Beatles bandmate Ringo Starr and Rolling Stones‘ Ronnie Wood for the final gig.The ‘Got Back’ tour featured tracks from across McCartney’s catalogue, including some Beatles songs too. Some of the songs that featured included ‘Now and Then’, ‘Let It Be’, ‘Drive My Car’ and ‘Letting Go’.‘A Hard Day’s Night’‘Junior’s Farm’‘Letting Go’‘Drive My Car’‘Got To Get You Into My Life’‘Come On To Me’‘Let Me Roll It’‘Getting Better’‘Let ‘Em In’‘My Valentine’‘Nineteen Hundred and Eighty-Five’‘Maybe I’m Amazed’‘I’ve Just Seen A Face’‘In Spite of All the Danger’‘Love Me Do’‘Dance Tonight’‘Blackbird’‘Here Today’‘Now and Then’‘Lady Madonna’‘Jet’‘Being for the Benefit of Mr. Kite!’‘Something’‘Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da’‘Band on the Run’‘Wonderful Christmastime’‘Get Back’ (with Ronnie Wood)‘Let It Be’‘Live and Let Die’‘Hey Jude’‘I’ve Got A Feeling’‘Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band (Reprise)’ (with Ringo Starr)‘Helter Skelter’ (with Ringo Starr)‘Golden Slumbers’‘Carry That Weight’‘The End’In other McCartney-related news, he recently paid tribute to the late “beautiful, sweet” Marianne Faithfull who passed away on January 30.He took to his official Instagram account to share a

Paul McCartney has paid tribute to the late “beautiful, sweet” Marianne Faithfull who passed away last night (January 30).The death of the iconic singer and actor was confirmed yesterday by her representatives who announced that she had “passed away peacefully in London” at the age of 78, “in the company of her loving family.”Mick Jagger shared a personal message to his former partner while Metallica described her as “fearless” and Morrissey said she “brought us all closer”. A number of other artists and admirers shared tributes to Faithfull, a range of which you can find here.Today (January 31), the former Beatle took to his official Instagram account to share a black and white photo of him alongside Faithfull, writing.

“Midas Man” — the new biopic of Beatles manager Brian Epstein — Jay Leno didn’t aim to put on a “really big show” as the TV legend.“They didn’t want an impression of Ed Sullivan,” the longtime “Tonight Show” host told The Post. “They just wanted someone who was a TV presenter.“So I said, ‘I’m gonna get killed because I don’t do an impression.’ But it was OK. I think people understood that I wasn’t trying to [imitate him].”The film, which is streaming on Olyn, depicts how The Beatles made their US TV debut on “The Ed Sullivan Show” on Feb.

The Beatles have joined up with Crocs to share two pairs of shoes inspired by the Yellow Submarine film.Details of the new collaboration were shared on Instagram today (January 29), showing that two new pairs of Crocs have been developed in celebration of the iconic 1968 film, as well as a variety of Beatles-inspired Jibbitz.The first takes on the design of the literal yellow submarine, with the main colour of the shoe taking on the same exterior design of the film’s namesake. A four-headed periscope extends out over the top as a Jibbitz charm, while propellers are attached to the heel.Four windows are also included as buttons on the side, showing the iconic four members.