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Ringo Starr marked his 86th birthday in Beverly Hills with his annual Peace and Love celebration, leading a noon chant, cutting a cake beside the Peace and Love statue he donated, and enjoying performances by The Texans while friends like Ed Begley Jr. and Barbara Bach joined hundreds of fans at the city’s iconic Beverly Gardens Park.
Paul McCartney performed the Beatles’ iconic “I Want to Hold Your Hand” at Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s July 3 wedding at Madison Square Garden, marking the first live revival of the song since 1964 and tying together Swift’s romance narrative with McCartney’s legendary era—a moment that highlighted their shared love of romance and MSG nostalgia.
Paul McCartney performed the Beatles hit 'I Want to Hold Your Hand' at Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s Madison Square Garden wedding, marking the first time he’s played the song since 1964 and igniting enthusiastic social-media buzz from fans who called it a generational flex and a heartfelt nod from a longtime friend.
Paul McCartney delivered a first-ever live performance of the Beatles classic “I Want to Hold Your Hand” at Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s Madison Square Garden wedding reception, the song’s first live rendition by him since 1964. The moment occurred after the ceremony as guests entered the reception, with McCartney joining other A-list performers; Swift praised him publicly, marking a rare bridge between the Beatles era and today’s pop moment.
Paul McCartney performed the Beatles classic I Want to Hold Your Hand at Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s Madison Square Garden wedding reception, after weeks of speculation about who would perform. The ceremony was officiated by Adam Sandler, with a guest list said to number around 1,000. Swift and Kelce wore Dior Haute Couture outfits paired with custom Christian Louboutin shoes and Cartier jewelry; Swift’s brother Austin served as man of honor and Kelce’s brother Jason was best man, with no bridal party. McCartney’s appearance follows Swift’s prior praise of him and their Rolling Stones interview, and the event has been hailed as the wedding of the decade.
Paul McCartney’s 27th studio album, The Boys of Dungeon Lane, leans into nostalgia rather than a grand concept, revisiting his Liverpool youth and pre-Fab years with tracks like Mountain Top, Momma Gets By, Down South, and a Ringo Starr duet, Home to Us. While some songs don’t fully land, the collection showcases McCartney’s enduring melodic craft and a purposeful, emotionally resonant tone suitable to an octogenarian poet of pop, with the first single Days We Left Behind premiering on BBC Radio Merseyside before the May 29 release.
Paul McCartney appeared as a surprise guest on the Late Show finale, performing ‘Hello Goodbye’ with Colbert and guests and turning off the Ed Sullivan Theater lights in a symbolic sendoff. The extended broadcast mixed musical moments, backstage anecdotes about the Beatles’ Sullivan appearance, and a wormhole gag, as Colbert’s farewell paid tribute to the show’s history while leaving the theater’s future plans uncertain.
Apple Corps plans a seven-floor Beatles fan experience at 3 Savile Row, London—the band’s early headquarters—giving visitors access to the rooftop, recording studios, and extensive archives. The site is tied to the Let It Be era, including the rooftop where the Beatles gave their last public performance, with statements from Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr. An opening date has not been announced, despite headlines suggesting 2027.
A new Beatles fan experience is planned for London in 2027, converting the Savile Row building where the band played its last concert into a dedicated fan museum.
Apple Corps announces the first official Beatles fan experience at 3 Savile Row in London, opening in 2027 with seven floors of archive material, rotating exhibitions, a recreated Let It Be recording studio, a fan store, and a rooftop area to relive the iconic rooftop concert.
Variety reports that the Beatles-era drama Hamburg Days has begun filming in Hamburg, Munich, and Liverpool, revealing its main cast (John Lennon: Rhys Mannion; Paul McCartney: Ellis Murphy; George Harrison: Harvey Brett; Pete Best: Patrick Gilmore; Stu Sutcliffe: Louis Landau; Astrid Kirchherr: Luna Jordan; Klaus Voorman: Casper von Bülow) and its creators, with music by David Holmes; the six-part series is produced by W&B Television and Turbine Studios, with BBC/ZDF airing and AGC handling international sales.
The Beatles drama Hamburg Days has revealed its key cast as filming begins in Hamburg, Munich and Liverpool: Rhys Mannion as John Lennon, Ellis Murphy as Paul McCartney, Harvey Brett as George Harrison, Louis Landau as Stu Sutcliffe, Patrick Gilmore as Pete Best, with Luna Jordan as Astrid Kirchherr and Klaus Voormann as Klaus Voorman. The six‑part series, inspired by Voormann’s autobiography, is created by Christian Schwochow with Jamie Carragher as head writer, produced by W&B Television and Turbine Studios, and backed by AGC Television and ZDF, with BBC acquiring UK rights. Music is curated by David Holmes, and Voormann serves as an exclusive consultant.}
BBC's six-part Beatles origin drama Hamburg Days has cast its Fab Four: Rhys Mannion as John Lennon, Ellis Murphy as Paul McCartney, Harvey Brett as George Harrison, and Louis Landau as Stu Sutcliffe, with Patrick Gilmore as Pete Best and Luna Jordan as Astrid Kirchherr; the series from W&B Television and Turbine Studios follows the young Beatles in Hamburg's clubs before their rise to fame, and is currently filming in Hamburg, Munich and Liverpool.
Paul McCartney delivered a 102‑minute, intimate show at the 1,200‑cap Fonda Theatre, reprising a condensed arena set with rare soundcheck numbers like “Every Night” and “Flaming Pie,” chatting with fans about seating, and ending with a soaring **Golden Slumbers/Carry That Weight/The End** medley after a playful encore of **Hey Jude**. Backed by his veteran five‑piece band, the visuals were minimal but the energy was high, underscoring McCartney’s enduring vitality and his ongoing Never Ending Tour.
Sony and Sam Mendes unveil first-look photos for a four-film Beatles biopic event, casting Paul Mescal as Paul McCartney, Harris Dickinson as John Lennon, Joseph Quinn as George Harrison, and Barry Keoghan as Ringo Starr. The ensemble, with Saoirse Ronan and others, will tell each member’s story in a separate film, with Jez Butterworth, Peter Straughan and Jack Thorne scripting and a planned April 2028 theatrical release after Apple Corps signoff.