Most people see the life of Paul McCartney as two distinct chapters ?? one with the Beatles and one without. But ... more info

Scotsman.com — TWO websites which sold Beatles songs for 25 cents should stay closed indefinitely, a US federal judge ruled. more info

The Independent — Billboard will change the criteria for its weekly Billboard 200 chart, said the company on November 17. Beginning with the 2010 chart year, Billboard 200 will become a comprehensive list of top-selling albums in the US, rather than featuring only tho... more info

MSN Music — Judge issues preliminary injunction against Web sites accused of pirating Beatles tracks more info

NME — Director travelling to India in December more info

The Independent — The US Library of Congress will present Sir Paul McCartney with the Gershwin Prize for Popular Song for his body of work from the Beatles to Wings and his solo songbook. more info

Live Daily — While his peers The Beatles are turning a new generation of music fans on to their music via a videogame and The Who are prepping for a Super Bowl halftime performance, Ray Davies [ tickets ] has opted for a more organic and subtle way to celebrate t... more info

Live Daily — Plus: Leona Lewis [ tickets ], Kris Allen [ tickets ], Janet Jackson [ tickets ], more * * * John Mayer [ tickets ] "Battle Studies" (Columbia) The pop/rock heartthrob, known as much for the company he keeps as he is for the music he makes, r... more info

Topix — The Children In Need concert saw some great musical acts come together, including brunette beauty Cheryl and Snow Patrol, led by frontman Gary Lightbody The finale of the event - organised by Take That's Gary - was led by Beatles superstar Paul McCar... more info

Guardian Music — Our pop critic's guide to the most festive albums and gigsA Not So Silent Night An all-star lineup troops across the stage for the Wainwright/McGarrigle family's Christmas show. Rufus and Martha Wainwright and their mum Kate McGarrigle have roped in ... more info