The Telegraph — Sir Paul McCartney has claimed it was he and not John Lennon who introduced the Beatles to politics. more info

The Independent — Sir Paul McCartney has shaken one of the cornerstones of Beatles mythology by claiming it was he, not John Lennon, who politicised the band after meeting the philosopher and pacifist Bertrand Russell in the mid-1960s. more info

The Independent — Sir Paul McCartney has shaken one of the cornerstones of Beatles mythology by claiming it was he, not John Lennon, who politicised the band after meeting the philosopher and pacifist Bertrand Russell in the mid-1960s. more info

Stereogum — Last night a lipstick-smeared Robert Smith & Co. performed 4:13 Dream's "The Perfect Boy" to a chorus of what sounded like a pack of excited Beatles girls. You can watch it at Hulu. more info

ContactMusic — MARK MORRISON has lashed out of his hometown of Leicester, claiming it does not show him the respect he deserves.The singer - perhaps best-remembered for his hit ... more info

ContactMusic — JULIAN LENNON has stunned fans offering him condolences on the anniversary of his father JOHN LENNON's death - by telling them he no longer mourns the late BEATLE. ... more info

Paste Magazine — Today's list is the second installment in a series that will run every Friday for the next few weeks, in which I'll highlight my favorite lesser-known Beatles tracks. (Click here to check out last week's list) John Lennon, Paul McCartn... more info

NME — Rapper Mark Morrison has attacked his home city of Leicester for showing him "nothing but contempt". more info

NME — Mark Morrison has attacked his home city of Leicester for showing him "nothing but contempt". more info

Stopcryingyourheartout.com — Memo to the rock press: Noel Gallagher would like you to stop declaring that Oasis keeps making comebacks.It has been a routine for at least a decade: Oasis releases album, record gets solid reviews, media raves about the band's unexpected grand retu... more info