Paul McCartney

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This cover of The Beatles’ ‘Drive My Car’ celebrates Saudi women’s new right to drive

June 25, 2018Global Hit

On Sunday, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia started allowing women to drive for the first time. The World, along with some talented young musicians from Boston’s Berklee College of Music, came up with a commemorative song for the occasion: an Arabic version of The Beatles’ “Drive My Car.”

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Americans and Brits remember Cilla Black

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Billy Bragg explains how the roots of Americana music lead back to Britain

September 27, 2013Arts, Culture & Media

OneRepublic’s Ryan Tedder on writing some of today’s biggest hits

August 15, 2013Arts, Culture & Media

Why International Support for Pussy Riot Could Backfire

August 14, 2013Conflict & Justice

Russian-American musician and writer Alina Simone says she thinks this international attention could end up alienating ordinary Russians and create more support for the Kremlin.

Paul McCartney Plays Free Concert in Mexico City

August 14, 2013Arts, Culture & Media

Paul McCartney gave a free concert in Mexico City Thursday night. In a country wracked by violence, the former Beatle emphasized the message “All You Need Is Love.”

Remembering George Harrison and the Beatles with Louise Harrison

August 14, 2013

Fifty years ago, four young men named Paul McCartney, John Lennon, George Harrison, and Pete Best stepped into a studio for the first time to record a few songs. They called themselves the Beat Brothers, and they were more or less a backup band for a singer named Tony Sheridan. The Beat Brothers did not […]

Paul McCartney on his first ballet, ‘Ocean’s Kingdom’

August 14, 2013Arts, Culture & Media

Last night in front of a sold-out crowd at Lincoln Center in New York, Sir Paul McCartney premiered his first ballet, “Ocean’s Kingdom.” The ex-Beatle spoke to the BBC about his latest artistic effort.

White House honors former Beatle

August 14, 2013Global Politics

Last night, The President and First Lady Obama made the White House’s East Room center stage for a star-studded performance, in tribute to Paul McCartney.