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Featured Artist: Paul McCartney
Out of all the former Beatles, Paul McCartney by far had the most successful solo career, maintaining a constant presence in the British and American charts during the '70s and '80s. In America alone, he had nine number one singles and seven number one albums during the first 12 years of his solo career. Although he sold records, McCartney never attained much critical respect, especially when compared to his former partner John Lennon. Then again, he pursued a different path than...
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McCartney Seeks Release Of Beatles Jam
Paul McCartney is itching to release the most experimental track the Beatles ever put to tape -- but he'll need the permission of Ringo Starr and the estates of George Harrison and John Lennon to do...
November 17, 2008
Beatles Cirque du Soliel Doc Coming In October
"All Together Now," the documentary chronicling the Beatles-based Cirque du Soliel production "Love," has been set for near-simultaneous release on Oct. 20 and 21 in theaters and on DVD.
September 18, 2008
Chart Beat Chat
Fred and his readers discuss the "Hottest Hot 100" books, Kylie Minogue, Paul McCartney and more!
April 18, 2008
War Child Benefit Album Postponed Until Feb.
The War Child charity and Parlophone Records have postponed the U.K. release of the multi-artist fund-raising album "Heroes" to early 2009 from its scheduled date of Nov. 24. The set will be issued in...
October 07, 2008
American Acts Win Big At MTV EMAs
American pop artists dominated the MTV Europe Music Awards last night (Oct. 6) at Liverpool Echo Arena, and the performers and winners were also keen to bask in President-elect Barack Obama's election...
November 07, 2008
Guns N' Roses' 'Democracy' Streaming On MySpace
Guns N' Roses is streaming its long-awaited Black Frog/Geffen album "Chinese Democracy" on MySpace ahead of its Sunday (Nov. 23) release exclusively via Best Buy.
November 20, 2008
Apple Inc. Downplays Beatles 'Speculation'
Apple Inc has dismissed claims in the U.K. press that the Beatles catalog is about to be made available online through the computer giant's iTunes Music Store as "unsubstantiated speculation."
March 10, 2008
Chart Beat
Fred discusses Ringo Starr, Anne Murray, Billy Ray Cyrus and more!
January 24, 2008
Paul McCartney Reignites 'Fireman' Project
Sir Paul McCartney is returning to his Fireman alias after a decade away from the collaborative project with producer Youth. McCartney releases "Electric Arguments" by the Fireman on Nov. 17 via MPL,...
September 30, 2008
John Lennon Biopic To Focus On Rise To Fame
The story of John Lennon is headed for the big screen with "Nowhere Boy," a biopic that will be directed by visual artist Sam Taylor-Wood.
August 29, 2008
Chart Beat: "Another Way To Die," Taylor Swift, Patti LuPone, Enya, AC/DC, Beyonce, Aretha Franklin
Fred discusses "Another Way To Die," Taylor Swift, Patti LuPone, AC/DC, Beyonce and more!
November 20, 2008
Carly Simon Joins Hear Music For New Album
Carly Simon has joined ex-paramour James Taylor, Paul McCartney and Joni Mitchell on the roster of Starbucks' Hear Music label.
February 28, 2008
Stones Ink With Universal As EMI Deal Nears End
The Rolling Stones have signed a one-album deal with Universal Music as they approach the end of their current contract with EMI, which is understood to expire this year. The band's worldwide deal...
January 17, 2008
Chart Beat Chat
Fred and his readers discuss "The Twist," "Take a Bow" and more!
May 16, 2008
John Lennon: The Life
A comprehensive biography of the Beatles' most outspoken and controversial member, whose murder by a demented fan in 1980 only added to his legacy.
July 16, 2008
Chart Beat Chat
Fred and his readers discuss Mariah Carey, Madonna, Elvis Presley, Paul McCartney and more!
April 04, 2008
Famous Pals Belt It Out In Kimmel/Affleck Clip
Jimmy Kimmel's "I'm F*cking Ben Affleck" video on his late-night ABC talk show, which features such artists as Josh Groban, Perry Farrell, Macy Gray and members of Good Charlotte, tallied almost...
February 26, 2008
Grammy Performances To Celebrate Past, Present
Longtime Grammy Awards telecast producer Ken Ehrlich likes to focus on "things you won't see elsewhere" at the annual show. And he hopes Sunday is no exception.
February 08, 2008
Pop Acts Score Big At BRIT Nominations
Pop acts dominate this year's BRIT Awards nominations, with Leona Lewis, Mika and Take That each up for four awards. Arctic Monkeys, Kaiser Chiefs, Mark Ronson and Kate Nash each scored three...
January 14, 2008
Chart Beat: Katy Perry, Kathy Griffin, Miley Cyrus
Fred discusses the 1000th No. 1 of the rock era, Kathy Griffin's comedy album, Miley Cyrus and more!
June 26, 2008
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Burke, Take That Reign Again On U.K. Charts
As Alexandra Burke's "Hallelujah" (Syco Music/Sony BMG) started a third week as the U.K.'s No. 1 single yesterday (Jan. 4) and Take That's "The Circus" (Polydor) a fifth atop the album chart, top newcomer status went to much-feted electronica star Lady GaGa. Her U.S. hit "Just Dance" (Polydor) featuring Colby O'Donis, took its U.K. bow at No. 3.
China Targets Big Web Sites In Internet Crackdown
China has launched a crackdown on websites as the country enters a politically sensitive year, with officials accusing search engines including Baidu and Google of spreading pornography and vulgarity.
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