2012

World première of Paul McCartney's My Valentine videos

A number of celebrities turned out for the world premiere of Sir Paul McCartney's videos for his new single My Valentine.

Paul McCartney live at Royal Albert Hall, London

Sir Paul McCartney played a concert at London's Royal Albert Hall in aid of Teenage Cancer Trust.

Paul McCartney live at Sportpaleis, Antwerp, Belgium

Sir Paul McCartney's third show of the 2012 leg of his On The Run tour took place at the Sportpaleis in Antwerp, Belgium.

US DVD/Blu-ray release for Scorsese's George Harrison documentary

Martin Scorsese's 2011 documentary George Harrison: Living In The Material World is to be released in North America on 1 May 2012.

Paul McCartney live at Hallenstadion, Zurich, Switzerland

Sir Paul McCartney's second show of the 2012 leg of his On The Run tour took place at the Hallenstadion in Zurich, Switzerland.

Paul McCartney live at Ahoy, Rotterdam, Netherlands

Sir Paul McCartney kicked off the 2012 leg of his On The Run tour with a three-hour concert at the Ahoy in Rotterdam, Netherlands.

Paul and Linda McCartney's Ram to be reissued

Paul and Linda McCartney's 1971 album Ram is to be reissued in the US on 22 May 2012, and elsewhere in the world on 21 May.

Yellow Submarine to be reissued on DVD and Blu-ray

The Beatles' 1968 animated feature film Yellow Submarine is to be reissued in May on DVD and Blu-ray.

Lennon and McCartney childhood homes given Grade II listed status

The childhood homes of John Lennon and Paul McCartney have been given Grade II listed status by English Heritage.

Band On The Run wins Grammy award for Best Historical Album

The 2011 deluxe reissue of Paul McCartney and Wings' 1973 album Band On The Run has won a award for Best Historical Album at the 54th Grammy Awards.

Paul McCartney honoured at MusiCares Person Of The Year gala

Sir Paul McCartney has been honoured at the 2012 MusiCares Person Of The Year gala in Los Angeles.

Paul McCartney's star unveiled on Hollywood Walk of Fame

Sir Paul McCartney was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, at an unveiling watched by hundreds of fans.

Paul McCartney to headline Queen's diamond jubilee concert

Sir Paul McCartney is to headline a concert featuring stars performing outside Buckingham Palace for Queen Elizabeth II's diamond jubilee.

US album release: Kisses On The Bottom by Paul McCartney

The day after its UK release, Sir Paul McCartney's collection of American standards, Kisses On The Bottom, is released in the US.

UK album release: Kisses On The Bottom by Paul McCartney

A day ahead of its US release, Sir Paul McCartney's collection of American standards, Kisses On The Bottom, is released in the UK.

Abbey Road to offer studio time to wealthy hotel guests

Guests at London's Savoy Hotel and other luxury hotels will be able to visit and record in Abbey Road Studios' famous Studio Two, where The Beatles recorded the bulk of their songs.

US publishing rights for six early Beatles songs are sold

The US publishing rights for six of The Beatles' early songs have changed hands for the first time since the 1960s.