2003-Apr-10 | He Admits He's Getting Better |
| Sir Paul told his fans at the Manchester Evening News Arena last evening that he is "getting better". After having to cancel his Sheffield performance three days ago after catching a cold and losing his voice Sir Paul felt well enough to ret... (more) |
2003-Apr-08 | The Songs of Paul McCartney to be Featured on American Idol |
| In the April 12 2003 edition of Billboard magazine Bill Porricelli MPL's senior Vice President of Promotion and New Product Development announced that an upcoming installment of the American Idol television program will feature the contestants s... (more) |
2003-Apr-08 | Sir Paul Buys Carl Perkins Catalog |
| The April 12 2003 edition of Billboard reports that Sir Paul has added the works of his friend Carl Perkins to his publishing catalog. MPL recently acquired the rights to Carl Perkins Music for long-term worldwide administration. Acc... (more) |
2003-Apr-07 | More from the Barcelona Interview |
| Today's Mirror continues Brian Reade's interview with Sir Paul in Barcelona (see April 5). Sir Paul still fights tears when he recalls the loss of his friend George Harrison: "It was different from my mum's and John's and Linda's because the... (more) |
2003-Apr-06 | Spring Break Planned for Scotland |
| Today's Sunday Mirror reports that Sir Paul is planning to spend a few days relaxing in Scotland before his May 30 concert in Glasgow. According to "a source": "Paul and Heather are going to have a break. "He loves Scotl... (more) |
2003-Apr-06 | British Appearances Postponed As Sir Paul Has Lost His Voice |
| Sir Paul took his tour back to the U.K. last evening with a concert for 12 000 capacity crowd in Sheffield's Hallam Arena. Sadly however he's been forced to suspend his remaining British appearances after awaking this morning with a co... (more) |
2003-Apr-05 | Sir Paul's Barcelona Interview |
| Last evening 18 000 Spanish fans screamed "Ole-ole-ole-ole Pauly Pauly..." coaxing Sir Paul back on stage for his third encore. Before the concert Sir Paul relaxed by taking an afternoon bike ride in the Barcelona sunshine wit... (more) |
2003-Apr-04 | Sir Paul Talks to the BBC |
| Sir Paul talked to the BBC today about the Liverpool concert that will close his European tour: "The audience will be my relatives most of them. Where we are playing is on the bank of the Mersey and I like the idea of finishing there finall... (more) |
2003-Apr-04 | Sir Paul Speaks to the London Times |
| In an interview published in today's London Times Sir Paul told reporter Patrick Humphries what motivated him to go on tour: "After making Driving Rain - we did a lot of that live - I was starting to think that it would be a good idea to pla... (more) |
2003-Apr-03 | An Honorary Doctorate for Heather |
| London's Evening Standard reports today that Heather Mills-McCartney has been awarded an honorary doctorate from Open University for her philanthropic work in the campaign against minefields. Education pioneers entrepreneurs diplomats and l... (more) |
2003-Apr-02 | Stella Voted Top Role Model for Girls |
| In a study conducted by Girlguiding U.K. 40% of girls between the ages of 10 to 15 years old have voted Stella McCartney as the best role model in the public eye. Commenting on the study Dr Dorothy Einon ps... (more) |
2003-Mar-31 | Showing Consideration for the Pope |
| Sir Paul's concert outside the Rome Coliseum may be a bit quieter than the other stops on his tour. According to his promoter Barrie Marshall: "We have been advised by Italian contacts that the show could keep His Holiness the Pope up... (more) |
2003-Mar-29 | Stella's A Frustrated Musician |
| (Updated April 2) Stella McCartney tells the fashion magazine i-D this month that when she has children she will send them to a private school. Sir Paul sent his children to the public school near their home in Peasmarsh East Sussex. ... (more) |
2003-Mar-29 | Ringo's Opinion |
| In an interview published in this week's issue of Rolling Stone magazine Ringo Starr expresses his opinion on Sir Paul's decision to change the credits to McCartney/Lennon on some of the songs featured in his new album. (see December 1... (more) |
2003-Mar-28 | Jono Coleman's Private Concert |
| Today's Daily Star published this report from DJ Jono Coleman: "I'VE been reading great reports of Paul McCartney's first Euro shows in Paris and I must let you in on a secret. Just before Macca flew to France me and Emma Forbes got a call from Je... (more) |
2003-Mar-28 | Sir Paul's Peace Song |
| (Updated March 31) Sir Paul has recorded some new material for a project called Peace Songs which will be sold to benefit children living in war zones. He recently recorded a live version of Calico Skies for the album in just one take. Sir Pa... (more) |
2003-Mar-27 | Bringing His Concert Home to Liverpool |
| "I can't do a world tour without bringing it home " says Sir Paul so plans are underway to close the European leg of his world tour with a spectacular concert in his hometown of Liverpool. The open-air concert for 40 000 will take plac... (more) |
2003-Mar-26 | More on the Red Square Concert |
| Russia's Moscow News reports today that a 20-truck convoy will carry Sir Paul's concert to Red Square on May 24. It will cost $3 million to bring the show to Russia as the entire look of the concert is being redesigned to match the style of Re... (more) |
2003-Mar-26 | Bonsoir Paris! |
| For three hours last evening Sir Paul entertained 15 000 fans (including wife Heather and friend Sting) at the Palais Omnisport in Paris. The concert started half an hour late delayed by the late arrival of many of the fans due... (more) |
2003-Mar-25 | Stella Honored in Beverly Hills |
| (Updated April 6) Stella McCartney's crusade against cancer was recognized this evening at benefit held at the Regent Beverly Wilshire hotel in Beverly Hills California. The black tie gala which honored Stella with the C... (more) |