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'He Is Smaller Than the…' -Paul McCartney Has One Issue With Paul Mescal Playing Him Beatles Biopics

Paul McCartney has one issue with Paul Mescal portraying him in Sam Mendes’ upcoming Beatles biopics, and it appears to be quite serious. McCartney is the legendary singer-songwriter and a member of the iconic English band The Beatles.

Entertainment News / Contact Music / October 13

Paul McCartney jokes about his 'height hang‑up' in Beatles films

Sir Paul McCartney has admitted he still has a “thing” about how his height is depicted in Beatles films, revealing that actors playing him are frequently smaller than the actors portraying John Lennon - despite the pair being roughly the same height in real life.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / October 13

Beatles biopics producer Pippa Harris explains simultaneous 2028 release strategy

The Beatles biopics producer Pippa Harris believes audiences will watch all of the films in a short space of time. Sir Sam Mendes' ambitious and much-hyped

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / October 7

Liam Gallagher sparks fury after claiming Oasis 'put The Beatles back on the map'

Liam Gallagher has riled up Liverpudlians and Beatles fans with his latest jibe. It's well documented that Oasis were inspired by the legendary Liverpool group with the 54-year-old frontman of the Britpop group even naming his son Lennon, 27, after late frontman John Lennon.

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25 iconic bands that started in high school

Did you know that some of the most infamous bands actually started as high school music projects? That’s right: many aspiring musicians launched their careers in their teens, forming bands while still receiving an education.

Entertainment News / Men's Journal / September 25

56 Years Ago Today, a Rock-N-Roll Icon Released a Country Album

The Beatles are a band that truly needs no introduction. The Fab Four are widely considered one of the greatest—and certainly one of the most popular—bands to ever live.

Entertainment News / Music Times / August 27

Beatles Release Rare Lennon-McCartney 'Day Tripper' Work Tape

The Beatles are giving listeners a rare chance to hear "Day Tripper" before it became "Day Tripper." A previously unreleased songwriting work tape featuring John Lennon and Paul McCartney has been released as the latest preview of the upcoming "Rubber Soul" Special Edition.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / August 26

Beatles surprise as unheard Day Tripper work tape offers a candid look at John Lennon and Paul McCartney writing together

Beatles fans can now hear an early home recording of Day Tripper captured before the song became one of the band’s most recognisable hits. The Day Tripper (Songwriting Work Tape) was recorded at late frontman John Lennon’s Kenwood home during the Rubber Soul era, and it’s a world away from the polished single fans know.

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25 musical artists who reinvented themselves mid-career

Many successful musicians have evolved throughout their careers, often becoming unrecognizable from their original form. Countless inspiring transformations in the music industry are worth studying.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Entertainment on ClutchPoints / July 7

The Beatles seemingly confirm rumors of Paul McCartney’s historic performance at Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce’s wedding

After reports indicated that Paul McCartney performed The Beatles‘ “I Want to Hold Your Hand” at Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding, the Fab Four’s social media accounts might’ve confirmed the rumors.

Entertainment News / Music Times / July 6

Taylor Swift's Wedding Music: Every Confirmed Song and Paul McCartney's Historic Beatles Performance

Taylor Swift has been writing about weddings since she was a teenager. On July 3, 2026, at Madison Square Garden, she finally had one of her own — and the music was exactly what you would expect from someone who has spent twenty years treating every song choice as a statement.

Entertainment News / Entertainment on ClutchPoints / July 6

Paul McCartney makes 62-year Beatles history at Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce’s Madison Square Garden wedding

More than six decades after Paul McCartney and The Beatles invaded America, he played “I Want to Hold Your Hand” for the first time since around that time at Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s Madison Square Garden wedding.

Real Madrid News / Music Times / July 6

What Music Does Jude Bellingham Listen To? The Beatles, Elvis and the Artists He's Actually Mentioned

Jude Bellingham has publicly said he listens to The Beatles "a lot" — a revelation that surprised many fans expecting England's World Cup captain to favor

Entertainment News / Contact Music / June 4

Global Beatles Day gets official backing - here’s how it’s being celebrated

The Beatles will mark Global Beatles Day on June 25 with the release of a newly colourised version of their 1967 BBC Our World performance of All You Need Is Love, which will be made available on YouTube for the first time.

Entertainment News / Contact Music / January 23

Robbie Williams breaks The Beatles' record with 16th number one album

Robbie Williams has made UK chart history by scoring his 16th Number One album, breaking the long-standing record he shared with The Beatles. The 52-year-old pop superstar’s latest release BRITPOP surged to the top of the Official Albums Chart on Friday (23.01.26), making him the artist with the most UK Number One albums of all time.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / January 3

No more secret Beatles tracks

Producer Giles Martin says no more secret Beatles tracks will ever be released. The producer has spent a number of years going through the Fab Four’s archives for the Disney Plus revived Beatles’ Anthology series and remixed albums and tracks but he doesn’t believe there is anything new left to uncover.

Entertainment News / Nerdist / April 1, 2025

'The Beatles' biopic cast: 4 fab stars for 4 massive movies

This isn’t your grandmother’s biopic. We don’t actually know what that means. But the point is that it feels like biopics have gone from stilted, boring primetime specials to lavish, award-bait affairs.

Measuring the impact The Beatles had on the world

Historical records: Albums that only get better as the years go by

Bands whose breakups shocked fans around the globe

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20 inventions by women that changed the world

From the first mothers to walk this earth to the Spice Girls’ girl power to female leaders around the globe, Beyoncé was right. When it comes to who runs the world, it’s girls. From science to playthings and everything in between, these are the inventions by women that have changed the world.

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The 25 greatest hits albums in music history

It seems impossible to rank the best greatest hits collections of all time, but we gave it a go. Enjoy.

Golf News / Yardbarker / July 17, 2023

Nike golfers to wear Beatles-inspired shoes at Open Championship

Nike golfers set to wear Beatles-inspired shoes at Open Championship

The world's most infamous band hailed from Liverpool and had a rather interesting connection to the game, including the fact that Paul McCartney used to cross a golf course to get from his house to John Lennon's.

McIlroy no longer favorite to win Open Championship

Rory says he'd rather retire than play for LIV Golf

The best golfers who never won at the Masters

The 'Winners of the 2005 sports season' quiz

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18 essential songs about spring

Flip through the slideshow below for 18 essential songs about spring, ranging from old-school Frank Sinatra standards to more recent spring songs from Carlos Santana, U2, and Biz Markie.

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Every food & drink mentioned by The Beatles in songs

The Beatles released 13 studio albums during their decade as a band from 1960-1970. Their songs span numerous genres, including simple pop tracks to psychedelic rock tunes to dabbling in country, folk, and even a little heavy metal.

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