Paul McCartney to release Beatles back catalogue to finance divorce
Sir Paul McCartney, 65, is dipping deep into his Beatles' past to help finance his divorce to Heather Mills. The former rock star is said to be releasing the Beatles back catalogue to iTunes to help pay for his multi-million dollar divorce, which should be finalized in Britain's High Court in about a week. Estimates put 40-year-old Mill's cash settlement between $40-$60 million - with McCartney's own legal and professional expenses racking up to some $10 million. Featuring legendary albums such as

Paul McCartney back in court over Beatles recordings
SIR Paul McCartney faces another court fight — this time over BEATLES recordings. The Fab Four’s firm Apple Corps is suing to halt the release of a 1962 show in Hamburg. A £7.5million ($15million) lawsuit argues the poor quality recording at the Star Club harms the image of divorce-row Macca and the other Beatle legends. It is unclear how US firm Fuego Entertainment got hold of it. But a Fuego spokesman said: “It’s unfair to millions of Beatles fans not to allow this recording.”

Details of Paul McCartney's $774m fortune revealed
ASTONISHING details of Sir Paul McCartney’s colossal £387m ($774m) fortune were revealed for the first time yesterday as his divorce deal was made public. The former Beatle, 65, disclosed vast personal wealth at London’s High Court — including a huge collection of luxury homes. In total, his property empire is worth £34m ($68m). But that accounts for just a small part of his wealth. When he separated from Mucca in 2006, Sir Paul asked accountants to value his business assets. They include hi

Mills had miscarriage before Beatrice
Heather Mills had a miscarriage in the first year of her marriage to Sir Paul McCartney. The ex-Beatle made the revelation during the couple's divorce battle at the High Court, during which Mills was awarded a £24.3 ($48.6m) million settlement. Mr. Justice Bennett's 58-page judgement, which was published yesterday, revealed that the former model had lost a baby before conceiving daughter Beatrice, now four. McCartney told the court: "We stopped using contraception the night we were married. There

Mills getting $108M in divorce settlement?
Heather Mills and former Beatle Paul McCartney have reportedly settled their very public and bitter divorce with a whopping $108 million settlement being awarded to Mills, according to Britain's the Daily Mail. Mills, who represented herself during the divorce, will reportedly receive a lump sum of $40 million up front, with another $5 million a year until their four-year-old daughter Beatrice turns 18. The settlement, which includes a strict confidentiality agreement, falls short of Mills initial r

Paul McCartney Remembers Linda on 10th Anniversary of Her Death
Just weeks after finalizing his $50 million divorce from Heather Mills, Paul McCartney is making headlines again – this time for an emotional interview about his first wife, Linda, who succumbed to breast cancer 10 years ago. McCartney tells Britain's Sunday Times Magazine he can still recall their first meeting, "probably 40 years [ago], at the London nightclub Bag O' Nails. "There was an immediate attraction between us," he said in the article, which coincides with an exhibition of Linda McCartn

Heather Mills' massive divorce pay-out: $50m for six years of marriage
Heather Mills is set to pocket £25million ($50 million) in her divorce from Sir Paul McCartney. The settlement - which roughly works out at £4million ($8 million) for every year the pair were married - is laid out in court papers sent to the former couple and their legal teams this week. The official verdict is set to be handed down on Monday, according to a newspaper, although if it is not known if the sum includes provision for the couple's daughter Beatrice. The figure will go down as one o

Judge in Paul McCartney divorce case fires back at Heather Mills
Read it and weep Mills! A 58-page document may reveal why Heather Mills' tirade yesterday included a promise to appeal the publication of the judgment in her divorce from Sir Paul McCartney. Mills claimed the judgment exposed private information about her 4-year-old daughter Beatrice. But with judge Justice Bennett noting in the document that Mills was "less than candid" and a "less than impressive witness," there are rumors that the 40-year-old wanted to keep these damaging remarks private as well.

Joy Division's "Unknown Pleasures" voted most iconic cover art of all time
Joy Division's Unknown Pleasures album has the most iconic cover artwork of all time, according to a poll at online music store MusicMagpie.co.uk. Readers chose the artwork above other acts including The Stone Roses, The Beatles and The Smiths. The poll, which is made up exclusively of rock and indie artists, also features albums from David Bowie and Paul Weller. The cover art for Joy Division's debut album was created by Peter Saville in 1979 based on an image guitarist Bernard Sumner saw in an astronom

David Hernandez is the First Finalist to Fall
American Idol’s most controversial contestant, David Hernandez — whose past as a male stripper and lap-dancer came to light during the semifinals — was eliminated from the show after his Beatles tune wasn’t so fab. On Tuesday night, judge Simon Cowell ripped apart David’s rendition of "I Saw Her Standing There," calling it “corny verging on desperate... like a rabbit in the headlights.” And America apparently agreed, making the Arizona-native the first finalist to be eliminated this season

Mariah, Madonna eclipse Elvis in Billboard charts
Two leading ladies of pop music, Mariah Carey and Madonna, surpassed the King of Rock 'n' Roll in the Billboard charts record book this week. As expected, Mariah Carey moved past Elvis Presley and into sole possession of second place for most No. 1 singles in the rock era, as "Touch My Body" soared 14 places on the Billboard Hot 100 to become the 18th chart-topper of her career. With her latest album, "E=MC2," yet to hit retail, Carey might equal The Beatles' record of 20 No. 1 hits before her set run

Yoko Ono Advises Heather Mills: 'Try to Survive'
Though Paul McCartney and Yoko Ono have long been said to have a frosty relationship, John Lennon's widow has some warm words for McCartney's recent ex, Heather Mills. "All I can say is, it's not very easy for a woman to be associated with The Beatles," Ono, 75, tells Britain's Sky News. "I think all the wives did suffer, and I think quietly suffer. Suffer but endured, I would actually say." Moving forward, Ono advises Mills, 40, to "do her very best and try to survive". Ono made the comments whi

John Lennon returning to Liverpool - as a 10-ft illuminated pie
John Lennon is once again going to light up a Liverpool club - in the form of two 10ft figures which were formerly part of the Blackpool illuminations. The figures of the music legend once formed part of a Beatles tribute display in the Lancashire town. But when club owner Brian Corrigan, who runs Lathom Hall in Seaforth, saw them in a sale he said he jumped at the chance to buy them. The Fab Four even played at the venue ten times between 1960 and 1961. The figures were originally hung from

Heather Mills 'to host cookery show'
Heather Mills has been approached to host her own TV cookery programme, according to a report. The estranged wife of Sir Paul McCartney has told friends that she cannot wait to share details of her vegan lifestyle with viewers. She also hopes that the show will help to improve public perception of her. "Heather thinks a cooking show will give her a caring, sexy image like Nigella [Lawson]," a source told the Sunday Mirror. "She is passionate about being a vegan and loves being in the limelight... she

Ringo on A&E Sunday, February 3rd!!!
Tune in to A&E on Sunday, February 3 at 9am ET/PT to watch Ringo Starr & Dave Stewart's interviews and performance on "PRIVATE SESSIONS."Taped in a small, intimate studio in New York City, A&E's "PRIVATE SESSIONS" showcases exclusive performances and conversations with top names in entertainment with a focus on contemporary music ranging from rock 'n' roll to pop to country. Each Sunday morning, "PRIVATE SESSIONS" explores the body of work of a single artist or group and features current releases as well as

McCartney campaigns against kangaroo cull
A British animal protection group is using the face of Paul McCartney in an international campaign against a planned cull of hundreds of kangaroos on an Australian military base. As demonstrators on Wednesday promised human shields to protect the animals, McCartney appeared on a website set up by the animal welfare group Viva! to condemn the cull of up to 500 animals using tranquilizer darts and lethal injection. "There is an urgent need for action to protect kangaroos from a barbaric industry which s

Richest Celeb Divorces: How Heather's $50 Mil Measures Up
Yes, the nearly $50 million Paul McCartney is paying ex-wife Heather Mills is a lot of money, but it's no record-breaker as far as celebrity divorce settlements are concerned. That crown still gets shared among basketball great Michael Jordan, musician Neil Diamond and box-office champ Steven Spielberg and their exes. After nearly 18 years together, Juanita Jordan walked away from her marriage to the hoop star in 2006 with a $150 million parting gift, just like onetime TV production assistant Marcia

Paul McCartney for PETA
One issue Paul McCartney and his estranged ex Heather Mills aren’t feuding over: animal rights. McCartney, 65, is lending his face to PETA's new "I Am a Vegetarian" ad campaign – and Usmagazine.com has an exclusive first peek! "If anyone wants to save the planet, all they have to do is just stop eating meat," McCartney tells Us. "That's the single most important thing you could do. “It's staggering when you think about it,” he adds. “Vegetarianism takes care of so many things in one shot:

Judgment Date Set for McCartney and Mills
They couldn't work it out and now judgment day looms for Paul McCartney and Heather Mills. After the former couple was once again unable to hammer out a divorce settlement over five days of closed-door hearings this month, High Court Justice Hugh Bennett has announced that he will deliver a decision in the split on Mar. 17. The judge's ruling will determine what portion of his fortune—estimated at a whopping $1.64 billion—McCartney will be ordered to hand over to Mills. It is unclear whether the d

Donald Trump defends Heather Mills as Miss USA pageant judge
Donald Trump has backed under fire Heather Mills to be a hit as a Miss USA pageant judge. Sir. Paul McCartney’s ex-wife will try and salvage her image in the U.S by judging the beauty show, which is being hosted by Donny and Marie Osmond. Trump, who produces the pageant, has shrugged off the controversy surrounding Mills divorce settlement with the Beatles legend. “She’s been through a lot. She has great courage and you have to respect her - she’s been through the wringer.” The pageant

Heather Mills flirts with Trump - report
Heather - who was a Miss USA judge last week - decided to spend some time with the multi-millionaire pageant owner because she wanted more money for appearing on the televised beauty contest. A source told the New York Post newspaper: "She flat out refused to sign her contract because she wants to get paid if they re-sell the footage. Her ego is enormous, and it's getting bigger by the minute. "She believed that if the show got high ratings, it would be because of her. She treated this like she was st