Popdose — Everyone assumed he was going to call his new collection of pop standard re-recordings My Valentine, but it turns out that Paul decided to get a little *cough* cheeky with the album title — it’s Kisses on the Bottom. And no, it isn’t really a b... more info

Reuters — LONDON (Reuters) - Ex-Beatle Paul McCartney has ended weeks of speculation in the music press and confirmed the title of his next album -- "Kisses on the Bottom." more info

Guardian Music — It seems only right that the enigmatic singer remains in semi- retirement as he reaches pensionable age, says Alexis PetridisIt's a cliche when a rock star reaches 65 to mention the time when it didn't look like they'd make pensionable age, but with ... more info

Guardian Music — (Fiction)Over the holidays, John Lennon and Paul McCartney beamed out from the NME's cover, commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Beatles' failed audition for Decca Records. Inside, a bold analogy was drawn: anyone who suggests the commercial st... more info

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The Good, The Bad and The Unknown — The final year of existence is upon us...and here's what we have to look forward to. They always did say Van Halen would reunite when hell froze over.  I guess they were right. Here are the 11 Most Anticipate Albums of Winter 2012: Van Halen - ... more info

ContactMusic — Paul McCartney has been named Artist of the Year at the inaugural Ultimate Classic Rock Awards The 69-year-old musician beat off strong competition from Motley Crues Nikki Sixx Chickenfoots Sammy Hagar and Alice Cooper to take home the honour wit... more info

DrownedInSound — The idea that Paul McCartney is somehow required to galvanise his legacy is a curious and confusing one indeed, but if he does indeed feel the need to embellish it, he’s going about it in a quite remarkable way. Live shows simply don’t come much ... more info

Guardian Music — Russia's President Dmitry Medvedev invites veteran rock band to perform at special new year shindigLed Zeppelin riffs set his heart racing and the booming chords of Deep Purple are said to shake the walls of his chintzy living room. Now Russia's pres... more info

411 Mania — Listen to the first single... more info