Paul McCartney News

THE ELLEN DEGENERES SHOW earned a series high in total viewers the week of December 9th. Featuring the comic's annual 12 Days of Giveaways, as well as appearances by Lea Michele, Tom Hanks and Emma Thompson, the show delivered 4.4 million Total Viewers.

Lenny Kravitz stopped by this week's ELLEN to talk about his new designer line he is doing for Fred Segal. The singer also told the host how much he appreciates her design aesthetic.

'Saving Mr. Banks' stars Emma Thompson and Tom Hanks stopped by ELLEN recently to talk about their new film hitting theaters tomorrow, December 25th.

His tragic passing shocked Hollywood and the world. On today's ELLEN, host Ellen DeGeneres discussed Paul Walker and his charitable work.

On last night's SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE, returning host Jimmy Fallon sings some holidays tunes with his musical idols - plus, Paul McCartney makes an appearance! Check it out below!

Today we are talking to a standout star of the internationally adored period-set drama series DOWNTON ABBEY all about her unforgettable character on the show as well as what we can expect from the highly anticipated upcoming extended Christmas episode - the convivial Lesley Nicol. Looking back at an incredibly accomplished career thus far, Nicol shares some insights on her favorite TV and film roles to date while also casting a glance back at some of her most memorable stage performances - as an original cast member of the inaugural West End JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR as well as a multi-year run in long-running hi MAMMA MIA! included. Most importantly, Nicol outlines the finer points of her charming and committed characterization of the belabored chef of Downton Abbey itself and imparts her enthusiasm and enjoyment with the delectable and dramatic storylines conjured up by creator Julian Fellowes as well as shares some of her own favorite scene partners and events in the show's rich history. Additionally, Nicol clues us in on this year's Christmas ep and her own impressions of this year's sequence of events just as US viewers gear up for the first stateside showings of Season 4, starting in early 2014. Plus, Nicol looks ahead to DOWNTON ABBEY Season 5, set to film in 2014, and beyond. All of that and much, much more awaits!

Katy Perry brought a surprise guest with her on ELLEN - her new beau John Mayer! The two talked with the host about their recent video they made together.

SpectiCast, in association with Sony Music Entertainment and 9.14 Pictures, presents As The Palaces Burn – a film about metal icons Lamb of God, the zealous passion of their fan base, and the gut-wrenching manslaughter trial of lead singer Randy Blythe.

Blue Note Entertainment Group has announced its first-annual NEW YORK BRASS AND HERITAGE FESTIVAL, a celebration of New Orleans music and culture January 7-12, 2014. Artists including THE REBIRTH BRASS BAND, THE BLIND BOYS OF ALABAMA, THE DIRTY DOZEN BRASS BAND, KELLER WILLIAMS AND THE TRAVELIN' MCCOURYS and more will take to the stage at Blue Note Jazz Club, B.B. King Blues Club & Grill, The Highline Ballroom, Lucille's Bar & Grill, and Drom, bringing a mix of New Orleans jazz-fusion, blues and brass for six nights of unforgettable Southern comfort.

Rock into the New Year with Tony Kishman - star of Broadway's Beatlemania - at 'Live and Let Die: A Symphonic Tribute to the Music of Paul McCartney,' Dec. 31-Jan. 1 at the Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts.

Today, Fallon shared the official logo for his new late night venture on Twitter. Check it out at left!

The world's tastiest new musical will have its premiere this winter in NYC. The Chocolate Show!, arriving just in time for Valentine's Day, will begin performances on Saturday, February 1 with an official opening night set for Friday, February 14 at the 47th Street Theatre, 304 West 47th Street between 8th and 9th Avenues. Featuring book and music by Alan Golub & Laura Goldfader, lyrics by Mr. Golub, The Chocolate Show! is directed by Dan Foster, choreographed by Grady McLeod Bowman and under the music direction of Jeffrey Klitz, who also provided the musical arrangements and orchestrations. Tickets for The Chocolate Show! are $39.50 - $59.50 and can be arranged online at www.ticketcentral.com or by calling 212.279.4200 or at the TicketCentral Box Office located at 416 West 42nd Street. The 47th Street Theatre box office (304 West 47th Street) will open one hour before each performance.

OneRepublic have announced their 2014 headline tour. Kicking off May 28 at Red Rocks in Denver, Colo., the Native Summer Tour will feature multi-platinum Dublin rockers The Script on all dates.

Following the smash screenings of Peter Gabriel, Led Zeppelin and Paul McCartney concerts, the Ware Center| Millersville University now with Tellus 360 present the fourth installment in its classic rock concert series: Aerosmith's 'Rock for the Rising Sun'. The filmed concert - which was shot in high definition and surround sound -- will be shown only once at 7:30 PM at the Ware Center, followed by an Aerosmith Tribute Party at Tellus 360.

ABC and Dick Clark Productions have announced that "The 2014 Billboard Music Awards" are set to return to ABC and will be broadcast live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on SUNDAY, MAY 18. The show will showcase this year's hottest and biggest music stars.

Performances by multi-GRAMMY®-winning artists Jakob Dylan, Amy Grant, Alicia Keys, Lady Gaga, Jason Mraz, Jennifer Nettles, Pink, James Taylor, Steven Tyler, and will.i.am will be featured.

On Friday's LATE NIGHT WITH JIMMY FALLON on NBC, music guest Austin Mahone performed 'Silent Night' with a little help from The Roots. Check out the appearance below!

David O. Russell has been hitting a career high, but can American Hustle take him to the Oscar again?

According to his official website, Alfie Boe has postponed his upcoming US Tour. A just-released statement reads: 'Regrettably we have to announce that the Alfie Boe Winter US Tour is being cancelled for now. We hope to reschedule and will announce as soon as we are able. Alfie is really sorry to disappoint his US fans, but we are hopeful we will be putting another tour in place in the not too distant future.'

James Marsden, fresh off a plane from London, stopped by last night's LATE NIGHT WITH JIMMY FALLON on NBC to talk about his experience acting in his new film, 'Anchorman 2.' Later, James, Jimmy and the audience sing Styx's 'Babe' from the film.