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Paul McCartney to Appear in Last Printed Issue of His Favorite Childhood Comic Book

12/03/2012 at 6:00 pm

Mary McCartney/MPL Communications Ltd.This week, Paul McCartney will realize a "personal ambition" he's had since he was young when his likeness appears in the final weekly print version of the long-running U.K. comic book The Dandy.  According to BBC News, the rock legend will be featured getting a crushing handshake from the burly cowboy Desperate Dan, and then will lead Dan and a bunch of the comic's other famed characters in a group sing-along of the Beatles classic "Hey Jude." read more ≫


Led Zeppelin Members Lauded by President Obama, Fellow Rock Stars at Kennedy Center Honors

12/03/2012 at 12:00 pm

John Filo/CBSThe three surviving founders of Led Zeppelin were among the entertainment icons that were recognized for their contributions to the performing arts on Sunday night at the annual Kennedy Center Honors in Washington, D.C.

Robert Plant, Jimmy Page and John Paul Jones joined fellow honorees actor Dustin Hoffman, late-night TV host David Letterman, blues guitarist Buddy Guy and ballerina Natalia Makarova at the gala, which also was attended by President Obama and his wife, Michelle. read more ≫


Eric Clapton, Coldplay's Chris Martin Added to "12.12.12" Benefit Concert Lineup

12/03/2012 at 9:37 am

Facebook.com/121212ConcertThe big names keep on RSVP'ing for the already star-studded 12.12.12 -- The Concert for Sandy Relief benefit show in New York City.  The latest to join the bill are Eric Clapton and Chris Martin of Coldplay. 

Tickets for the event, to be held December 12 at Madison Square Garden, went on sale today.  The lineup also includes Bon Jovi, The Who, Paul McCartney, Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band, Billy Joel, Alicia Keys, Kanye West, Eddie Vedder, Roger Waters and Dave Grohl. read more ≫


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