Paul McCartney News

The celebrated roman á clef, written by 'ENY' as remembered by show business veteran Ted Norman, is creating bicoastal waves of semi-panic as 'inquiring minds' breathlessly wait to read the skinny on what they have suspected and wondered about all along: there is plenty of scandal in tinsel town to go around but whose is it? Why Must the Show Go On? is exactly as promised, a view from the wings and from under the shadows of the biggest names in the business on both coasts over the past half century.

The five-time Grammy-winning San Francisco Girls Chorus-Lisa Bielawa, Artistic Director, and Valerie Sainte-Agathe, Music Director and Principal Conductor-- will present two holiday concerts,December 6 and 22 at First Congregational Church in Berkeley and Davies Symphony Hall in San Francisco, respectively. The 40-voice San Francisco Girls Chorus will present "Noel, Noel" Friday, December 6, at 8 pm at First Congregational featuring holiday favorites and an audience sing-along. These 40 award-winning young artists will be joined by the full complement of nearly 400 members of the San Francisco Girls Chorus School, from ages 5 to 18, for the annual Davies Hall holiday extravaganza, Sunday, December 22, at 8 pm. This year's edition, entitled "Hark, the Herald Angels Swing!" will feature the Marcus Shelby Quintet and Shelby's new arrangements of "Go Tell It On The Mountain" and "Hark the Herald" written especially for the San Francisco Girls Chorus plus other seasonal favorites and an audience sing-along. For more information, visit www.sfgirlschorus.org .

Chicago, the first American band to chart Top 40 albums in five decades, announces a concert at the Carpenter Theatre at Richmond CenterStage tonight, September 19, 2013 at 7:30 pm.

The world's most notorious band will be coming back to the world's most notorious city this fall, when Mötley Crüe returns to Las Vegas. The rockers best known for going to the extreme will once again take over the stage at The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino for an exclusive twelve- show engagement tonight, September 18 through October 6. The band blew away fans and critics last February with twelve over-the-top, sold-out shows.

On Monday, September 23, "Jimmy Kimmel Live" will kick off the broadcast season by taking over Hollywood Boulevard for two consecutive nights. On Monday, September 23, Paul McCartney will make his first appearance on "JKL." McCartney will join Kimmel in studio for an interview, then shut down Hollywood Boulevard for what is expected to be a record-breaking crowd.

Clear Channel's 2013 iHeartRadio Music Festival, where the music of the iHeartRadio app comes to life, will broadcast LIVE on Clear Channel radio stations across the country and will video stream LIVE via Yahoo Music and - new this year - the PlayStation3 (PS3) gaming console, for those fans who can't be in Vegas. In addition, the Festival will be televised as a two-night primetime special on The CW Network to kick off their fall season on Monday, Sept. 30.

Hotel Nikko San Francisco and Michael Feinstein are thrilled to welcome singer, pianist and songwriter Tony DeSare to Feinstein's at the Nikko for two performances only - Friday, October 25 (8 p.m.) and Saturday, October 26 (7 p.m.). Located within Hotel Nikko (222 Mason Street, San Francisco), Feinstein's at the Nikko presents a wide range of entertainers from stage and screen all within an intimate 140-seat cabaret setting. Tickets for Tony DeSare range in price from $40-$50 and are available now by calling 866.663.1063 or visiting www.ticketweb.com. There is a $20 food and beverage minimum per person inside the showroom which guests can use towards cocktails as well as a variety of small plates crafted exclusively for Feinstein's at the Nikko by Executive Chef Philippe Striffeler, through Restaurant Anzu. Cheese and dessert platters will also be available in the showroom.

Tickets to Dave Mason are $25-$45. Contact the Colonial Ticket Office at 111 South Street, Pittsfield by calling 413-997-4444. Tickets can also be bought online atwww.berkshiretheatregroup.org. Ticket Offices are open Monday-Friday 10am-5pm, Saturdays 10am-2pm or on any performance day from 10am until curtain. All schedules and prices are subject to change.

Rock 'n' Roll legend Paul McCartney has released the video for his new song, aptly entitled 'New' from his upcoming album, his first in six years, which will be released Oct. 14 in the UK, and Oct. 15 in the US.

Paul McCartney has revealed the tracklist for his new upcoming solo album - the first in six years. McCartney's latest, produced by producers, Mark Ronson, Ethan Johns and Giles Martin, will be released Oct. 14 in the UK, and Oct. 15 in the US. Check it out below!

Funny lady Amy Sedaris stopped by last night's LATE NIGHT WITH JIMMY FALLON on NBC and showed Jimmy how to make a delicious kitty litter and a very shiny crib mobile that has a few safety issues.

To signal Mötley Crüe's return to The Joint inside Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las Vegas for their second residency, Mötley Crüe Invites you to an Intimate Evening in Hell

This is the '70s will perform on Saturday, September 28, 2013 at 8 pm and Sunday, September 29, 2013 at 2 & 7 pm. Tickets are $35-$49; Premium $55 & $59. There is a

In 1994, The Beatles' Live at the BBC was released to worldwide acclaim - hitting number one in the U.K., number three in the U.S. and selling more than five million copies within six weeks.

Below, check out Jimmy Fallon's "Breaking Bad" parody, featuring cameos by Bryan Cranston, Bob Odenkirk, and Aaron Paul!

Once again, Jimmy Fallon pulled off an incredibly entertaining musical segment on Tuesday night, when LATE NIGHT welcomed back the 'President of Pop' Justin Timberlake to debut their newest viral sensation 'The Evolution of End Zone Dancing.'

The Pit Stop Players, a fourteen-member instrumental ensemble composed of veteran Broadway pit musicians, launch their fifth season with a concert of Halloween-themed music at Christ & Saint Stephen's Episcopal Church, 120 West 69th Street, on Monday, October 28, 2013 at 7:30 p.m.

Fifty years in show business deserves celebration! With a voice as powerful as Etta James' and a story as compelling as Tina Turner's, Grammy-nominee and veteran jazz artist Bettye LaVette is finally gaining the superstar status that has eluded her since the 1960s. Her eclectic musical style combines elements of soul, blues, rock 'n' roll, gospel, funk and country music. Accompanied by bass, guitar, drums and keyboard, this Grammy Award nominee has earned superstar accolades for her new album, Thankful and Thoughtful. This soul sensation and 2012 Blues Music Award winner has The New York Times raving that LaVette "now rivals Aretha Franklin as her generation's most vital soul singer," and her velvet-rich voice and gospel-based blues have earned the admiration of everyone from Paul McCartney to Bonnie Raitt and Elvis Costello. On Thursday, November 7, at 8 p.m., this accomplished artist will entertain at The Ridgefield Playhouse. To enhance this evening of jazz, a wine and cheese tasting by No. 109 Cheese & Wine starts at 7:15 p.m. with an art exhibit and artist's reception.

As inventor Flint Lockwood returns to the island of Swallow Falls to save the world again! he'll be doing it to the brand 'new' beat from Paul McCartney as his single, 'New,' will be featured in the film.

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, National Medal of Honor for the Arts recipient and GRAMMY Award-nominee Allen Toussaint returns to Joe's Pub at The Public on October 6 at noon to celebrate the release of SONGBOOK (Rounder Records) featuring twenty five of Toussaint's songs captured on CD and DVD and originally recorded at Joe's Pub in 2009. Tickets are on sale now http://www.joespub.com/.