Paul McCartney News

Legendary music producer Phil Ramone passed away this morning, March 30, 2013. He was 72. Ramone was hospitalized in New York City earlier this month after suffering an aortic aneurysm. Throughout his notable career, Ramone worked with talents such as Tony Bennett, Frank Sinatra, Barbra Streisand and more.

Jimmy Fallon, along with musical guest Blake Shelton and actor Nick Offerman debuted as 'The Chickeneers,' on last night's LATE NIGHT WITH JIMMY FALLON and performed their version of The Lumineers' hit, 'Ho Hey.' Check out the 'all-clucking' rendition below!

Today we are talking to an internationally celebrated performer who has scaled the highest heights of the music industry over the course of her incredibly impressive career and also inspired and originated a leading role in one of the most famous Broadway musicals of all time in the process, Andrew Lloyd Webber's THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA - the refreshingly unique and singularly gifted Sarah Brightman. Granting a rare exclusive interview while preparing for the US debut of her new space-themed studio album, DREAMCHASER, Brightman reveals the impetus for the project and shares illuminating insights and opinions on the vast array of musical material, new and old, included on this idiosyncratic and immensely transporting new release - Paul McCartney to Sia and far beyond. Additionally, Brightman reveals plans for a promotional tour in support of DREAMCHASER and discusses some of the intriguing bonus tracks - including a song in Japanese. Also, Brightman takes a look back at her theatrical legacy and her role in the creation of THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, sharing stories of rehearsing the original production with Hal Prince, Michael Crawford, Lloyd Webber and company as well as the musical's legacy as the world's most successful entertainment ever. Plus, Brightman offers remembrances of her spectacular appearances at PHANTOM 25 at the Royal Albert Hall as well as the recent Broadway anniversary and offers up insights on Lloyd Webber's PHANTOM sequel, LOVE NEVER DIES. All of that, memories of starring in Andrew Lloyd Webber's 50th Birthday Celebration, future plans, thoughts on GLEE and much, much more awaits in this career-spanning conversation!

Clear Channel Media and Entertainment, the leading media company in America with a greater reach than any radio or television outlet, today announced the return of its historic, two-day, star-studded music event – the iHeartRadio Music Festival.

Riding a wave of praise as the 'greatest surfing story ever told,' filmmaker/director Jack McCoy's 'A Deeper Shade of Blue' will barrel into movie theaters nationwide this spring in a special one-night event presented by NCM Fathom Events, New World Distribution and Hawaiian Airlines. Broadcast to select U.S. cinemas today, March 28

Paul has today confirmed he will be returning to Italy to play at the Roman Amphitheatre in Verona on the 25th June as part of his new 'Out There!' tour. The Verona concert will mark Paul's return to Italy having performed in Milan and Bologna in November 2011 as part of his 'On The Run' tour.

Griot Theatre of the West Valley presents Les Wieder's VOICES, directed by Malik B. El-Amin, tonight, March 23 - April 14, 2013.

Griot Theatre of the West Valley presents Les Wieder's VOICES, directed by Malik B. El-Amin, March 23 - April 14, 2013.

On last night's AMERICAN IDOL on FOX, the Top 9 took on musical legends John Lennon and Paul McCartney of the Beatles this week. Check out highlight performances from last night's show below!

On last night's LATE NIGHT WITH JIMMY FALLON on NBC, host Jimmy Fallon and 'Spring Breakers' star Selena Gomez performed a duet version of the greatest love song ever written, "Mario Kart Love Song" by Sam Hart. Check out the performance below!

After celebrating its monumental first anniversary, The Smith Center for the Performing Arts continues to diversify its lineup of entertainment with three shows headlining in Reynolds Hall in May and June including famed actress Olympia Dukakis in "ROSE" on May 21, the return of The Tenors to Las Vegas on June 2 and an acoustic performance from Grammy Award nominee Jewel on June 6.

On last night's LATE NIGHT WITH JIMMY FALLON on NBC, musical guest Justin Timberlake performed 'Strawberry Bubblegum' off his new album, The 20/20 Experience. Check out the performance below!

Justin Timberlake continued his week-long stint on NBC's LATE NIGHT WITH JIMMY FALLON, joining the host in a skit about two campers having a bit of trouble sleeping at summer camp...in 1983. Check it out below!

The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra (BSO) and Maestro Michael Krajewski present Bond and Beyond: 50 Years of 007, a celebration of the world's favorite secret agent on Thursday, April 11 at 8 p.m. at the Music Center at Strathmore, and Friday, April 12 at 8 p.m., Saturday, April 13 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, April 14 at 3 p.m. at the Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall. The program features soloist Debbie Gravitte and includes musical selections from five decades of Bond films, such as Casino Royale, Goldfinger, From Russia with Love and Skyfall. Please see below for complete program details.

Justin Timberlake performed a high-energy version of his latest single 'Let the Groove Get In' on last night's LATE NIGHT WITH JIMMY FALLON on NBC. Check it out below!

EMI Classics has announced the second album from world renowned conductor and arranger John Wilson and The John Wilson Orchestra, entitled Rodgers & Hammerstein: At The Movies . The album, which will be released on April 9th, showcases music from Rodgers & Hammerstein's best-loved musicals, including You'll Never Walk Alone (Carousel), Oh, What A Beautiful Mornin'! (Oklahoma) and I'm Gonna Wash That Man Right Outa My Hair (South Pacific), all brought to life by John's handpicked ensemble of some of the world's finest musicians, as well as soloists Joyce DiDonato, Sierra Boggess, Anna-Jane Casey, Maria Ewing, Julian Ovenden, David Pittsinger, and the Maida Vale Singers.

Multi-platinum artist Justin Timberlake continued his week-long stint on NBC's LATE NIGHT WITH JIMMY FALLON last night, teaming up with the late night host in a ragtime rendition of his classic hit 'SexyBack'. Check out the performance below!

For those who missed Tony winner Lea Salonga's sold out opening act for this year's Lincoln Center presents 'American Songbook' and her highly praised performance as 'Mother' in the recent concert presentation of the Broadway musical 'Ragtime,' here is another chance to watch the accomplished performer on the New York stage: Salonga is returning the third time to the intimate cabaret space at Cafe Carlyle at Carlyle Hotel (35 East 76th St.) from Tuesday, May 21 to Sunday, June 8.

Edmonds Center for the Arts welcomes Ladysmith Black Mambazo tonight, March 13, 2013 at 7:30pm.