Paul McCartney News

The American Theatre Wing's 64th Annual Antoinette Perry 'Tony' Awards were held at Radio City Music Hall on Sunday, June 13, 2010 and broadcast on the CBS Television Network. For more information visit tonyawards.com.

Day one of the Isle of Wight Festival 2010 was held June 11, 2010 at Seaclose Park in Newport, Isle of Wight. The festival, now in it's ninth year after being reincarnated in 2002 is attended by 50,000 music fans, which features headline acts Jay Z, The Strokes and Sir Paul McCartney.

Photos from day two of the Isle of Wight Festival 2010 at Seaclose Park on June 12, 2010 in Newport, Isle of Wight. The festival, now in it's ninth year after being reincarnated in 2002 is attended by 50,000 music fans, which features headline acts Jay Z, The Strokes and Sir Paul McCartney.

Juliette Lewis performed on the Big Top stage during day one of the Isle of Wight Festival 2010 at Seaclose Park on June 11, 2010 in Newport, Isle of Wight. The festival, now in it's ninth year after being reincarnated in 2002 is attended by 50,000 music fans, which features headline acts Jay Z, The Strokes and Sir Paul McCartney.

Florence and The Machine performed on the main stage during day one of the Isle of Wight Festival 2010 at Seaclose Park on June 11, 2010 in Newport, Isle of Wight. The festival, now in it's ninth year after being reincarnated in 2002 is attended by 50,000 music fans, which features headline acts Jay Z, The Strokes and Sir Paul McCartney.

RAIN - A Tribute To The Beatles is back again to give Philadelphia fans an exclusive chance to experience the show before the Broadway premiere! The award-winning Beatles concert, RAIN - A Tribute To The Beatles, is returning for a 4-performance weekend engagement at the Merriam Theater on Friday, June 18 at 8:00 pm; Saturday, June 19 at 2:00 pm & 8:00 pm; and Sunday, June 20 at 2:00 pm before making its Broadway debut for an 11-week engagement at the Neil Simon Theatre on October 19.

Yesterday, June 8, Stella McCartney hosted her spring 2011 presentation at Gavin Brown's Enterprise in New York City. Stella McCartney is an English fashion designer and the daughter of former Beatles member Sir Paul McCartney. BroadwayWorld brings coverage of the event below.

SIRIUS XM Radio (NASDAQ: SIRI) today announced that it will launch Author Confidential-an exclusive new interview series featuring intimate conversations with iconic authors in front of a live studio audience-on June 7 on SIRIUS XM Book Radio with inaugural guest Charlaine Harris, the #1 New York Times bestselling author whose beloved Sookie Stackhouse novels serve as the basis for HBO's hit show True Blood.

On June 2, 2010, President Barack Obama presented former Beatle Sir Paul McCartney with the Gershwin Prize for Popular Song, awarded by the Library of Congress, in the East Room of the White House. The prize, named for American songwriting brothers George and Ira Gershwin, has been awarded annually since 2008 to a musician who has made exceptional contributions to the world of popular song. The prize's first recipient was Paul Simon. Last year, Stevie Wonder received the award.

Sir_Paul_20010101 Yesterday, June 2, 2010, President Barack Obama presented former Beatle Sir Paul McCartney with the Gershwin Prize for Popular Song, awarded by the Library of Congress, in the East Room of the White House. The prize, named for American songwriting brothers George and Ira Gershwin, has been awarded annually since 2008 to a musician who has made exceptional contributions to the world of popular song. The prize's first recipient was Paul Simon. Last year, Stevie Wonder received the award.

The South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC) presents SMALL TOWN, BIG TALENT, an all-day, star-filled celebration to benefit SOPAC, to honor the South Orange/Maplewood community and its contribution to the arts. From 11:00AM - 11:00PM on Saturday, June 19th, over 1,000 local residents of all ages are anticipated to experience performances, workshops, panel discussions. Tickets are $20 Adults/$10 Children Age 10 and Under. To purchase tickets or for more info, visit www.SOPACnow.org or call 973.313.ARTS.

Today, June 2, Sir Paul McCartney will be honored by President Barack Obama with the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song. McCarntey will perform as part of the celebration. Yesterday, June 1, the former Beatle gave a press conference in anticipation of today's events. BroadwayWorld brings you coverage of the conference below.

On Wednesday, June 2nd, the President and First Lady will host a concert in the East Room honoring Paul McCartney, who will be awarded the 3rd Gershwin Prize for Popular Song from the Library of Congress. President Obama will present the award as he did last year when the Library of Congress honored Stevie Wonder.

On June 2, 2010, Sir Paul McCartney, former member of the Beatles, will appear and perform at the White House, the Telegraph reported on Monday. President Barack Obama will present McCartney with the Gershwin Prize for Popular Song, awarded by the Library of Congress. The prize, named for American songwriting brothers George and Ira Gershwin, has been awarded annually since 2008 to a musician who has made exceptional contributions to the world of popular song.

'How are you guys feeling tonight? Welcome to Late Night with Jimmy Fallon. So did you guys catch the big Lost finale last night? Don't worry, don't worry, I will not tell you what happened. Because I have no idea.'

Joe's Pub at The Public Theater debuted in October 1998 and has quickly became one of New York City's most celebrated and in-demand showcase venues for live music and performance. With its genre-blind booking and vast diversity of interests, the stage at Joe's Pub gives voice to a world of varied and stellar artists.

SIRIUS XM Radio (NASDAQ: SIRI) today announced that it will launch Author Confidential-an exclusive new interview series featuring intimate conversations with iconic authors in front of a live studio audience-on June 7 on SIRIUS XM Book Radio with inaugural guest Charlaine Harris, the #1 New York Times bestselling author whose beloved Sookie Stackhouse novels serve as the basis for HBO's hit show True Blood.

On June 2, 2010, Sir Paul McCartney, former member of the Beatles, will appear and perform at the White House, the Telegraph reported on Monday. President Barack Obama will present McCartney with the Gershwin Prize for Popular Song, awarded by the Library of Congress. The prize, named for American songwriting brothers George and Ira Gershwin, has been awarded annually since 2008 to a musician who has made exceptional contributions to the world of popular song.

IMDB is reporting that Kevin Spacey will host a benefit to raise funds for the Old Vic roof repair with the help of Paul McCartney. Spacey is the Artistic Director of the Old Vic Theatre Company, which is housed in an old building that suffered damage from bombings during WWII. Spacey has long been campaigning to raise funds to fix the subsequently leaky roof.

On Wednesday, June 2nd, the President and First Lady will host a concert in the East Room honoring Paul McCartney, who will be awarded the 3rd Gershwin Prize for Popular Song from the Library of Congress. President Obama will present the award as he did last year when the Library of Congress honored Stevie Wonder.