Powerpopulist — We recently received an emailed communique from Mr. Dw. Dunphy announcing the latest compilation of songs "to break the stalemate between an eager audience and the distribution channels that cannot come together." And break it he certainly does, and ... more info

Stereogum — In The Number Ones, I'm reviewing every single #1 single in the history of the Billboard Hot 100, starting with the chart's beginning, in 1958, and working my way up into the present.… more info

NME — They filmed the segment in Liverpool Credit: Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images/Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic Paul McCartney will join James Corden in a new episode of ‘Carpool Karaoke’. Read more: James Corden’s Best Carpool Karaoke Guests So Far Th... more info

Stereogum — In The Number Ones, I'm reviewing every single #1 single in the history of the Billboard Hot 100, starting with the chart's beginning, in 1958, and working my way up into the present.… more info

New York Times — The rapper’s new album is his eighth consecutive to open at No. 1, with the equivalent of 208,000 U.S. album sales its debut week. more info

Stereogum — In The Number Ones, I'm reviewing every single #1 single in the history of the Billboard Hot 100, starting with the chart's beginning, in 1958, and working my way up into the present.… more info

BBC News - UK — Sir Paul McCartney tops off a day of filming with James Corden with a greatest hits show to 50 fans. more info

Stereogum — Kanye West lands his eighth #1 album on the Billboard 200 chart, as his latest studio effort, Ye , bows atop the list. more info

Stereogum — Last week, the BBC announced plans to shut down its iconic Maida Vale studios in North London. Constructed in 1909, the building has been used by the BBC for 84 years, hosting sessions from the likes of the Beatles, Morrissey, and Nirvana in addition... more info

Uncut — McCartney's official affidavit – featuring annotations by Lennon – expected to fetch over $100,000 Photo by Bettman/Getty Images McCartney's official affidavit – featuring annotations by Lennon – expected to fetch over $100,000 The pos... more info