Paul McCartney News

On the heels of their instantly sold out debut live performance and Sundance premiere, Dave Grohl's SOUND CITY PLAYERS have confirmed that they will commemorate SOUND CITY the film's January 31 Los Angeles premiere at the Cinerama Dome with a one-time-only L.A. performance that same night at the Hollywood Palladium.

Each week Joe's Pub at The Public presents some of New York City's most eclectic programming ranging from world to classical, pop, singer-songwriter, jazz and more. At the center of Joe's Pub's genre-blind booking is The Public Theater's mission to bring world-class performance to New York City's diverse cultural community.

Direct from a sold out season at New York's prestigious 54 Below, the Tony Award nominated Broadway star Sherie Rene Scott brings her acclaimed show, Piece of Meat - one of Time Out New York's Best of 2012 - to the London Hippodrome for three nights only in a strictly limited run from Thursday 21st to Saturday 23rd February 2013.

Verve Music Group recording artists The Tenors (formerly known as The Canadian Tenors), featuring Clifton Murray, Fraser Walters, Remigio Pereira and Victor Micallef, have announced their release week activity for the U.S. debut of their platinum selling album, LEAD WITH YOUR HEART. The multi-platinum selling singing sensations will kick things off January 11th at Madison Square Garden in New York City to perform the national anthem at a home game for the New York Knicks. And, The Tenors will sing the National Anthem this Sunday, January 13th in Atlanta, before the nationally televised NFC Divisional Playoff game between the Atlanta Falcons and Seattle Seahawks. Game time is 1PM EST on Fox.

Eli Lieb's spiritual lifestyle has long guided his life and his music. Originally hailing from Fairfield, Iowa, Eli brought to New York his very own unique flavor of electro-pop music, which garnered the attention of many producers and various labels.

TOTO's premiere guitarist Steve Lukather will release his seventh solo album "Transition" on Monday 21st January.

The Bedford Hills based, much buzzed about and highly acclaimed new intergenerational rock band, JAZMO, will make its New York Premiere at the world-renown Iridium (1650 Broadway at 51st Street, NYC) tonight, January 8th at 8:00pm and 10:00pm.

Denny Laine of the Moody Blues and Wings presents a complete performance of the Beatles' legendary Abbey Road album on January 25, 2013.

The cast is set for the U.S. premiere of "Backbeat," the dramatic new play with music about the birth of one of the greatest rock 'n' roll bands in history, the Beatles. "Backbeat" will have its U.S. premiere at the Ahmanson Theatre, with previews beginning January 20 and performances continuing through March 1, 2013. The opening is set for January 30.

Paul Simon's Graceland Journey: Under African Skies begins with Paul Simon's 2011 emotional journey back to South Africa and the roots of his seminal album Graceland, but it unfolds into a kaleidoscopic portrait of the turbulent birth and ever-shifting life of a work of art. Joe Berlinger's film airs on Great Performances tonight, January 4 at 9 p.m. on PBS. (Check local listings.)

Cirque de la Symphonie is a unique and elegant fusion of cirque and orchestra, adapting the stunning artistry of cirque with the majesty of a full symphony orchestra. The program will feature works from the world's greatest composers while showcasing some of the most accomplished veterans of exceptional cirque programs from across the globe, including aerial flyers, acrobats, contortionists, dancers, jugglers, balancers, and strongmen.

Britain's iconic singer LULU will make her NYC concert debut with a February 16th performance at B.B. King Blues Club & Grill, backed by an All-Star Band, featuring Will Lee, Jimmy Vivino and Rich Pagano from The Fab Faux, plus Paul Shaffer.

Alabama Shakes, Jackson Browne, Kenny Chesney, Ben Harper, Emmylou Harris, Faith Hill, Jim James, Elton John, Juanes, John Legend, Natalie Maines, Tim McGraw, Tom Morello, Mumford & Sons, Patti Smith, Mavis Staples, Sting, Eddie Vedder, and Neil Young will perform at the tribute concert in honor of 2013 MusiCares Person of the Year Bruce Springsteen. The sold-out gala will take place Feb. 8, 2013, two days prior to the 55th Annual GRAMMY Awards. Additional performers will be announced shortly.

On New Year's Eve, Chanhassen Dinner Theatres (CDT) will present a debut staging of THE BEATLES - A TRIBUTE CONCERT. This anthology of The Beatles' most popular hits dating from 1963 to 1970 will be performed by Jonny James and the Hall of Fames, a local band featuring the talents of such performers as Jonny James, Mike Menard, Andrew Thornbrough, Matt Riehle, and guesting in will be, Mike McDonough of the 'Rubber Soul' Beatles Tribute band. This concert performance will be celebrated on Chanhassen's Fireside stage for one performance only tonight evening, December 31.

With 'Sunday Night Football' and 'The Voice' accounting for the week's #1, 2 and 3 primetime programs on ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox in adults 18-49, NBC has won the season's 13th week in 18-49, total viewers and all other key ratings categories, according to "live plus same day" viewing data from Nielsen Media Research.

An encore telecast of SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE, with host Bruno Mars (3.6/9 in metered-market households) dominated its time period. The 'SNL' rebroadcast scored the #1 rating of the night among ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox in metered-market households, topping all primetime telecasts on those networks.

An encore telecast of 'Saturday Night Live,' with host Bruno Mars (3.6/9 in metered-market households) dominated its time period. The 'SNL' rebroadcast scored the #1 rating of the night among ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox in metered-market households, topping all primetime telecasts on those networks.

Rolling Stones rocker Ronnie Wood married girlfriend Sally Humphreys in a private ceremony in London last evening. Humphreys, 34, is Wood's third wife at 65. Friends and family watched Humphreys walk down the aisle, including best man Rod Steward and Sir Paul McCartney.

Acclaimed actor Billy Crystal stopped by LATE NIGHT WITH JIMMY FALLON last night to chat about his new movie with Bette Midler, entitled PARENTAL GUIDANCE. Check out his interview below!

B. B. King Blues Club and Grill, NYC has announced its lineup, December 18, 2012 - January 1, 2013.