Allmusic Blog — 1980 isn't necessarily considered one of the all-time great years in music, not in the way that 1956, 1967, 1971, or 1977 are. Once again, an initial impression proves to be misleading, as 1980 was something of a watershed year, generating a mountain... more info

NME — Former Beatles promote meditation in schools more info

Mojo 4 Music — Watch the old chums press conference tomorrow afternoon! more info

The Newsroom — Green was the color of the day when Alec Baldwin, Paul McCartney and others partied at the Forces of Nature Benefit. Elsewhere, Plaid took center stage as Sir Sean Connery was guest of honor at the Dress to Kilt fashion show. more info

Idolator — If you just decided that you would see Paul McCartney, Morrissey and Beirut at Coachella on Friday and skip out on the festival's other two days, 30,000 people must have beaten you to the idea: Single-day tickets for Friday have sold out. Three-day ... more info

All About Jazz — The guitarist and his band will play about three shows a week through 2010. What's the one thing Las Vegas needs more of? Light, according to Carlos Santana, who figures he's just the guy to bring it during a Sin City residency he'll begin May 27 ... more info

MTV.com News — 'American Idol' contestant wows audience with Bill Withers' melancholy classic.By Gil Kaufman Kris Allen performs Bill Withers' "Ain't No Sunshine" on "American Idol" on Tuesday Photo: Frank Micelotta/ Getty Images/ Fox Ask any male contem... more info

The Mirror — Can't stop, got to, er, fly! Sir Paul McCartney suffered an embarrassing wardrobe malfunction in the trouser department at the Forces for Nature Benefit in New York on Monday. more info

Newsday — If Aretha Franklin weren't so idiosyncratic - she doesn't like to leave her home in Detroit, she's scared of flying and can't perform with air-conditioning - she'd probably be a concert attraction on par with Tina Turner or P... more info

The Newsroom — Sir Paul McCartney came out to support daughter Stella with gal pal Nancy Shevell on his arm. more info