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Wealthiest Lead Singers On The Planet

Trudy — Sat, 15 Sep 2012 18:00:50 +0000

Paul McCartney is one of the highest paid entertainers in history, pulling in a cool $3.5 million a show, but is he the richest lead singer on the planet? The answer is yes! CelebrityNetWorth.com estimates his fortune to be around $800 million. McCartney says he’s amused by how much time the press pays [...]

Paul McCartney's Super Low Olympic Performing Fee

Trudy — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 14:16:25 +0000

Paul McCartney is one of the biggest stars on the planet, so you’d assume he was paid handsomely for his performance at the Olympics. Not so and he wasn’t the only one. According to the Associated Press, McCartney performed at the Olympics on July 27th for only $1.57. All the performers received the same fee [...]

Paul McCartney To Perform At Summer Olympics

Trudy — Tue, 03 Jul 2012 14:10:08 +0000

As London gears up for this month’s Summer Olympics, they’ve lined up one if their most famous singers to sing at the Games. Paul McCartney will take the stage to open and close the Olympic Games in London. The opening cerermony gets underway at 4pm on July 27th and wraps up at 7pm. According to The Daily Mail, [...]

Katy Perry, Coldplay + More to Perform at MusiCares Benefit Concert Honoring Paul McCartney

Jeff Giles — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 16:58:23 +0000

Not only will Katy Perry and Coldplay be performing on the Grammy Stage Feb. 12, the two popsters will be honoring Paul McCartney two days prior at this year’s MusiCares tribute concert. Alicia Keys is also listed as a performer.

Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr and Beatles' Widows Attend Premiere of New George Harrison Documentary

Chris M. Junior — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 19:30:22 +0000

Ex-Beatles Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr attended the U.K. premiere of the documentary ‘George Harrison: Living in the Material World’ in London on October 2, as did the widows of their late band mates Harrison (Olivia Harrison) and John Lennon (Yoko Ono).

Their presence sent a loud and clear message about their love and respect for the so-called quiet member of the Fab Four. Other music notables on hand included Beatles producer George Martin and Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood.

Paul McCartney Wows at Yankee Stadium [VIDEO]

Shauna Wright — Sun, 17 Jul 2011 21:28:44 +0000

In an almost three-hour set comprised of almost 40 songs –during which he never took a break or even a sip of water – former Beatle and musical living legend Sir Paul McCartney showed the newer generation of stars exactly how it’s done.

This weekend, McCartney, 69, played two concerts at New York’s Yankee Stadium to rave reviews, and even welcomed hometown boy Billy Joel to back him up on piano during ‘I Saw Her Standing There.’