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Paul McCartney

Paul McCartney became famous as the singer, songwriter, composer and bass guitarist of The Beatles. The British rock band is seen as the most successful and influential group in the history of pop music.

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Picture of a woman dressed in red, identified as American singer Mariah Carey, against a Christmas backdrop.

The Christmas songs that get stuck in your head

The Christmas songs that get stuck in your head

The artists behind hits "All I Want for Christmas is You" and "Last Christmas" are laughing all the way to the bank.
MusicDecember 18, 2023
A photo of a man wearing sunglasses, looking into the camera while he takes a drink from a woman wearing a yellow bikini.

Paul McCartney's personal take on Beatlemania

Paul McCartney's personal take on Beatlemania

Amid the Beatlemania frenzy, Paul McCartney took his own photos of the band, now on show in London.
CultureJune 21, 20236 images
The Beatles in a group picture

'New' Beatles track created with the help of AI: McCartney

'New' Beatles track created with the help of AI: McCartney

As he publishes a new book, Paul McCartney teases a "final Beatles record" featuring John Lennon.
MusicJune 13, 2023
Justin Bieber I 64th Annual Grammy Awards

Selling song rights: Blockbuster deals

Selling song rights: Blockbuster deals

From Bob Dylan to Tina Turner and now Justin Bieber, a look at the publishing deals that are making songsmiths rich.
MusicJanuary 25, 202312 images
The crowd watch a film of Queen Elizabeth II having tea with Paddington Bear on a big screen at the Platinum Jubilee concert taking place in front of Buckingham Palace

Stars say farewell to the queen

Stars say farewell to the queen

Tributes for Queen Elizabeth II have been pouring in from musicians, writers, actors — and even a famous bear.
CultureSeptember 9, 2022
Paul McCartney throws a fist into the air as he begins to perform.

Paul McCartney at 80

Paul McCartney at 80

The former Beatle has been in the musical spotlight for six decades. At 80, Sir Paul McCartney remains a popular star.
MusicJune 18, 202212 images
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Bela B. playing a drum set during a concert in Cologne.

How celebrities influence German elections

The election campaign is entering the final phase — and culture is again playing a leading role.
CultureSeptember 16, 2021