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Even in 2024, it would appear Sir Paul McCartney cannot dodge the "Paul is dead" hoaxes.

Paul is Dead: what led to the long-standing hoax about Paul McCartney?

It was a rivalry of a friendly, competitive nature - but in the pursuit of "one upping" The Beatles, led to a near 40 year wait for The Beach Boys, or rather, Brian Wilson's response.

The Beatles vs The Beach Boys: the "rivalry" that changed pop music

Dua Lipa [right], a headliner at this year's Glastonbury Festival, is considered the favourite to sing the next James Bond theme, potentially following in the footsteps of previous Glastonbury Festival headliners Shirley Bassey and Adele (Credit: Getty Images)

Glastonbury 2024 headliner Dua Lipa favourite for the new Bond theme

Sir Paul McCartney has announced a series of UK tour dates as part of his "Got Back" world tour; where is The Beatles legend performing in December 2024 in the UK? (Credit: Getty Images)

Music royalty Sir Paul McCartney announces UK shows for late 2024

A 'kinetic sculpture', one of Edinburgh's first examples of community art, was installed in the middle of the roundabout at Picardy Place, at the top of Leith Walk, in November 1973. The 80ft tall scaffold structure was made up of fluorescent tubes, which were supposed to light up and change colour according to wind speed and direction. But it rarely worked and after ten years it was taken down in 1983.

29 amazing pictures looking back at life in Edinburgh in 1973

Shoppers in Livingston, which is billed as a key retail destination in Scotland, with 60 per cent of the population located within a one-hour travel time. Picture: Greg Macvean.

In depth: jump in Scots vacant shop units - but pockets of resilience remain

‘Don’t Stare At The Sun’: Dominic Fike announces first-ever UK tour - how to buy tickets

Dominic Fike announces first-ever UK tour - how to buy tickets

The Beatles at a recording session in London in 1967.

The Beatles were right, there is a lot to celebrate about being 64 even without ...

Sir Paul McCartney

The Beatles to release ‘final record’, says Paul McCartney

Niall Horan and Lewis Capaldi shock fans after using Ageing FaceApp

Chas Newby (image credit: BPM)

The Beatles' former bassist Chas Newby dies aged 81

Kylie Minogue could make an appearance at Eurovision

Who will Eurovision Song Contest’s mystery guest be?

Tickets to the Glastonbury Festival 2023 have now all sold out.

Glastonbury Festival 2023 tickets now sold out after ‘technical error’

The first wave of Glastonbury tickets sold out in 23 minutes according to organisers.

First wave of Glastonbury tickets sell out in less than 30 minutes

Crowds of festival-goers watch Tom Odell perform on the Pyramid Stage during day three of Glastonbury Festival 2019

Glastonbury 2023 ticket prices announced with £70 rise

John Warden Brooke, 2nd Viscount Brookeborough (L), Queen Elizabeth II (C) and her husband Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh listen to drummers, on July 3, 1953 during their official visit to Northern Ireland.

What were some of Queen Elizabeth II’s favorite songs?
Queen Elizabeth II’s relationship with music throughout her 96 year life.
Benjamin Jackson

Asda, Morrisons and Tesco recall popular vegetarian burgers

Fans have faced rising prices for Springsteen tickets

Fans fume as Bruce Springsteen tickets skyrocket from original price

Residents, staff and guests at two Edinburgh nursing homes were treated to highly-charged live performances by the Red Hot Chilli Pipers as part of the celebrations for Care Home Open Week. Photo: Graham Clark

Red Hot Chilli Pipers play to care home residents

Billie Eilish performs during The BRIT Awards 2020 (Photo: Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)

Here's all you need to know about Glastonbury 2022

Although the festival doesn't officially begin until Friday, but because of the train strikes, the gates opened to campers 24 hours earlier than usual

LOOK: Amazing aerial shots of the Glastonbury site

Paul McCartney and his daughter Mary captured at High Park Farm in Argyll in 1970.

Paul McCartney at 80: The remote corner of Scotland that inspired Beatles legend

Lewis Capaldi has placed on the 'Young Music Rich List'.

Lewis Capaldi named on 'Young Music Rich List'

Taylor Hawkins of the Foo Fighters performing live at the V Festival at Hylands Park in Chelmsford, Essex.

Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins dies aged 50

Fab Four tour bringing hit after hit

Bootleg Beatles Get Back to Fab Four’s music roots

Pilot frontman on losing his voice and his career-saving speech therapist

The Rolling Stones, from left to right; Charlie Watts, Mick Jagger, Ronnie Wood and Keith Richards.

Irvine Welsh leads tributes to Charlie Watts
Celebrities including Trainspotting author Irvine Welsh, singer Elton John and Beatles legends Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr have paid tribute to Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts after his death aged 80.
Gary Flockhart

Billy Connolly at his home in Florida.

Sir Billy Connolly to make TV comeback with new series for comedy channel

Beyonce performs during the Pepsi Super Bowl XLVII Halftime Show at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in 2013. (Pic: Getty Images)

Super Bowl halftime show: most memorable performances at NFL Super Bowl Sunday

Glastonbury 2021 has been cancelled - what festival organisers said (Photo: Shutterstock)

Glastonbury 2021 has been cancelled - what festival organisers said

The world famous Glastonbury Festival has been officially cancelled for the second year in a row, organisers have announced.

Glastonbury music festival cancelled for second year running

Inspirational quotes and words, such as this plaques around the garden of Strawberry Field, can help lift your mood on Blue Monday. (Pic: Getty Images)

Blue Monday 2021: positive quotes to boost your mood

Veganuary, a campaign launched in the UK in 2014, encourages people to try vegan for January and beyond. (Pic: Getty)

Veganuary 2021: what is the plant-based diet challenge and how to take part

LadBaby, real name Mark Hoyle, celebrating with his wife Roxanne Hoyle and their children, after his song Don't Stop Me Eatin' topped the singles charts for Christmas, making it his third Christmas number one in a row.

LadBaby scores festive hat-trick

John Lennon (inset) had been planning to take son Sean (main) to Edinburgh in 1981.

John Lennon's plan to take son Sean to Edinburgh in 1981

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Today would have been John Lennon's 80th birthday - here's how he is remembered

How to see ‘Unseen’ shows from stars and help teen cancer charity

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Ringo Starr’s best songs and top moments on the Beatles’ 80th birthday

Explore wonders of music with daily online lessons

Pop superstar Lady Gaga is curating a benefit concert

Lady Gaga, Billie Eilish and Paul McCartney to play coronavirus benefit

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Glastonbury 2020 has been cancelled due to coronavirus

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The full Glastonbury 2020 line-up - and if the festival is going ahead

Beatles fan needed for 'once in a lifetime' tour guide job - here's how to apply

Lewis Capaldi. Picture: PA

Lewis Capaldi 'looks like Paul McCartney' as he takes on FaceApp challenge

Danny Boyle will discuss his award-winning movie-making career at the festival

'Edinburgh means a lot to me' - Trainspotting director Danny Boyle speaks of Cap...

Morrisons to go music-free on '˜Super Saturday'

The Bay City Rollers walked from the GPO in Edinburgh to Nazareth House in Lasswade to deliver Christmas presents to the children's home in December 1967. Seen in picture, manager Tam Paton (left, with moustache) Alan Longmuir and Derek Longmuir (at front).

Bay City Roller Alan Longmuir recalls the origins of the band in watching Elvis ...

Aretha Franklin and Annie Lennox sang together. Picture: PA

Annie Lennox pays tribute to '˜one and only' Aretha Franklin

Otis Redding III performs at a celebration of what would have been his father's 75 birthday

Susan Dalgety: Embrace legacy of Otis and Elvis in the name of freedom

The best of Harry Benson goes on show in Glasgow

Introducing meat free Monday in primary schools, Royal High primary school, Edinburgh.

Food chiefs blast Edinburgh Council over Meat Free Monday

Josh Joyce and Max Robertson. Meat Free Monday: Introducing meat free Monday in primary schools, Royal High primary school, Edinburgh.

School lunches: All Edinburgh primary schools to partake in Meat Free Mondays

Paul McCartney is campaigning to protect live music

Paul McCartney calls for law change to '˜protect live music venues'

The Beatles in 1966: Photo by Collection/REX/Shutterstock

Lost George Harrison song pleading for Beatles reunion is found

Sir Edwin Landseer's The Monarch Of The Glen. Picture: National Museum of Scotland

Paul McCartney's Monarch of the Glen painting could go on display alongside orig...