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E! Online — Being the famed musician Paul McCartney is, the Olympics must have had to shell out the big bucks to get him to perform for the opening ceremony, right? You might be surprised at... more info

Prefix — Call it an act of charity or a goodwill gesture, but Paul McCartney and other star performers who took ... Read the full article at http://www.prefixmag.com/news/paul-mccartney-and-others-paid-one-pound-for-olymp/67595/ more info

Prefix — We recently looked at the 20 rappers with the most cash on the planet, but what about music ... Read the full article at http://www.prefixmag.com/news/the-ten-richest-musicians-on-earth-infographic/67592/ more info

Guardian Music — Locog confirms sum was paid to likes of Sir Paul McCartney for contractual reasons, with majority also giving services for freeSir Paul McCartney and other stars who performed at Danny Boyle's Olympic extravaganza were paid just £1.Mike Oldfield, Di... more info

The Newsroom — A playful Paul McCartney enjoys basketball at the Olympic Park. more info

Guardian Music — Actor known for his roles in Coronation Street, Keeping up Appearances, Heartbeat and The Royle FamilyThe actor Geoffrey Hughes, who has died of prostate cancer aged 68, played gormless Eddie Yeats in the ITV soap opera Coronation Street from 1974 to... more info

ContactMusic — Sir Paul McCartney forgets the lyrics to Hey Jude The Beatles musician has been singing the 1968 single for over 40 years but although he sometimes forgets the words says crowds dont mind He said Its funny I sometimes forget those I... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — by Bill Pearis Artic Monkeys at 2012 London Olympics Opening Ceremony The 2012 London Olympics are underway, with the wildly ambitious spectacle of the Opening Ceremonies happened last night (7/27), as directed by Danny Boyle, the man who gave us... more info

Prefix — Remember when we reported that Arctic Monkeys were rumored (or rumoured, if you like the British spelling) to ... Read the full article at http://www.prefixmag.com/news/arctic-monkeys-cover-come-together-at-olympics-ope/67530/ more info