Guardian Music — As three forthcoming films attest, music biographies are at their most compelling when warring egos are intrinsic to the taleWho actually watches rock documentaries? It's a persistent question, invited yet again by three prestigious new studies of Ge... more info

Guardian Music — Paul McCartneyBack in February when Paul McCartney announced he had written his first ballet score, the news attracted more cynicism than excitement.The former Beatle's track record as a classical composer was hardly inspiring, and the collaboration ... more info

Guardian Music — A biography of the ever-fractious KinksIn the course of this book, Kinks frontman Ray Davies comes in for quite a battering. His brother and guitarist Dave Davies says he has "vampire qualities … it's like having a big sucker on you". His ex Chriss... more info

Guardian Music — Martin Scorsese's gargantuan documentary is a cherishable account of the late Beatle's music and lifeMaybe the title will have people humming Madonna in spite of themselves. Actually it is the name of a George Harrison solo album from 1973 – chara... more info

Guardian Music — The ex-Beatle wrote the score for Ocean's Kingdom and his daughter Stella made the costumes – what could possibly go wrong? A damp squib of a story, that's whatWell, the critical verdicts are in for Sir Paul McCartney's new ballet, Ocean's Kingdom ... more info

Guardian Music — Photographer who found fame and notoriety for his work with the BeatlesAlthough his work ranged across art, music, fashion and reportage, Robert Whitaker, who has died of cancer aged 71, was best known for his photographs of the Beatles. He gained pa... more info

Stopcryingyourheartout.com — Never one to shy away from the spotlight, former Oasis lead guitarist Noel Gallagher may be one of the most divisive figures in modern rock music. He and brother Liam's outspoken opinions and consistent feuds -- Oasis break up! They're back together!... more info

ContactMusic — Sir Paul McCartney is always interested in new musical directions The former Beatles star - whose debut orchestral work Liverpool Oratorio was performed in 1991 - was excited when he was asked by choreographer Peter Martins if he would consid... more info

ContactMusic — Sir Paul McCartney immerses himself in song writing The Beatles legends debut ballet Oceans Kingdom premiered in New York this week and while it was a new venture for the 69-year-old star the musician enjoyed writing for the project just as mu... more info

Guardian Music — Once accused of using her father's name, the designer has long established her own credentials. Perhaps that's why now she feels happy to collaborate with Sir Paul on his first classical balletIt's probably not easy being the daughter of the most fam... more info