The Independent — Sir Paul McCartney was today preparing for his controversial concert in Israel, more than 40 years after the Beatles were banned amid concerns over youngsters being corrupted. more info

Buffalo News, New York — JERUSALEM -- Beatles hits command the Israeli airwaves as the country counts down to a Paul McCartney concert Thursday that the show's financier hopes will “right a wrong.” more info

Guardian Music — Take two: Should Paul McCartney play Israel? more info

Gigwise — As He Arrives In Tel Aviv... more info

BBC News - UK — Sir Paul McCartney arrives in Tel Aviv ahead of his first ever concert in Israel on Thursday. more info

MUSIC legends such as Paul McCartney pick stars of today to cover hits on charity album more info

Pitchfork — War Child is a charity that provides humanitarian assistance to children in war zones across the world. Its mission is "to place faith in the next generation." For the latest in its series of benefit compilation albums (see also 1995's Help and 2005'... more info

The AgeMills: 'McCartney has exceptional taste in women'San Francisco Chronicle - 44 minutes agoSir Paul McCartney's ex-wife Heather Mills has praised the former Beatle's new relationship with American heiress Nancy Sheveill, insisting the star has e... more info

Guardian Music — The gun-totin', pro-hunting Republican has offered his services for Macca's forthcoming Israel gig. Then he'll buy him a 'nice dinner of tofu' (just in case this story wasn't weird enough) more info

Guardian Music — The gun-totin', pro-hunting Republican has offered his services for Macca's forthcoming Israel gig. Then he'll buy him a 'nice dinner of tofu' (just in case this story wasn't weird enough) more info