Reuters — LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Former Beatle Paul McCartney and pop star Britney Spears are at the top of Simon Cowell's celebrity wish list as possible mentors on the upcoming season of "American Idol." more info

Asked about a producer's comment that newcomer Kara DioGuardi and series veteran Paula Abdul are teaming up against him, Cowell replied: What guy would like that? You've got two girls ganging up on you. One is hard enough; two is unbearable. more info

Associated Press — LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Simon Cowell says his wish list of celebrities for the upcoming season of "American Idol" includes Paul McCartney, Beyonce and Britney Spears.... more info

MTV.com News — Judge says he'd welcome Brit as a performer or mentor.By Gil Kaufman Simon Cowell Photo: Gustavo Caballero/ Getty Images Some of the biggest singer/songwriters in pop history have visited "American Idol" over the past few seasons: Mariah C... more info

Newsday — LONDON -- Paul McCartney claims that he was the real politicized figure in The Beatles, not John Lennon, according to an interview published Sunday. more info

Clickmusic — You can meet McCartney at HMV this Sunday, 21st December. more info

NME — Former Beatle Sir Paul McCartney is set for a signing session at in London on Sunday (December 21). more info

Spinner.com — Filed under: NewsSpinner.com: Paul McCartney claims he was responsible for the Beatles' political direction in the 1960s. Defying popular opinion that John Lennon was responsible for steering the band's anti-war position, Macca now says that a meeti... more info

The Daily Mail — As the voice behind the Beatles' hit Revolution, John Lennon was always considered the firebrand of the group. But four decades on, Sir Paul McCartney claims he was responsible for their political awakening. more info

The Daily Mail — As the voice behind the Beatles' hit Revolution, John Lennon was always considered the firebrand of the group. But four decades on, Sir Paul McCartney claims he was responsible for their political awakening. more info