It looks like Sir Paul McCartney will have some company when he hits the road for his next tour. Macca had such a great time with girlfriend Nancy Shevell that he has invited her to accompany him on his tour of the UK, America, Canada, and Australia later this year or early next year. A source told Britain’s Daily Express newspaper:

“Paul is excited about going on tour. Initially he wanted to go it alone with just his band and road crew with family flying out every now and again but now he wants Nancy to be with him all the way.”

“He says he had the time of his life on the road trip with Nancy. I think it really sealed things for him. He enjoys her company so much.”

This should come as no surprise, as Paul is known for having the need for female companionship in a big way. And now that he has Nancy, that need is fulfilled, and he will have her by his side on his upcoming tour. Good for Paul! he deserves to be happy after what that ex-wife bitch put him through.

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Mojo Magazine recently got its hands on some never before seen clips of John Lennon, writing some pretty strange lyrics to songs on The White Album.  If you wanna see the clip, go here.   This is so friggin cool!

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A portrait of George Harrison, painted by artist Tony Brown, will go on display at St. George’s in Liverpool from August 20 until the 28.  The portrait of George, which is the last one painted of The Beatles, will appear alongside portraits of the other three lads, Paul McCartney, John Lennon and Ringo Starr, as part of an exhibition featuring 100 Merseysiders who had made a great contribution  to life in Liverpool.

Tony chose to add the Beatles to the collection because they had the biggest influence on his life.  He was a huge fan of George, and he wanted to express what he felt about him through the portrait.

“I would like people to see that he was the equal of Paul and John the other two, though in The Beatles he was often overshadowed and presented as the quiet one or the shy one,” he says.

“But I think he had every inch of the talent of Paul and John. You have to remember that, after The Beatles, he had his own life as a solo artist, a gardener, a husband and a father. There was also his spiritual side – his quest for inner peace.

Tony also goes on to say that he was reading George’s book “I, Me, Mine” during the painting process and that while reading it, he gained appreciation for how witty and eccentric George was.

This BlogMeanie will be in Liverpool for this exhibition and I’m hoping to visit it.  Watch this space for my review in a few weeks!

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Is it the wife or the girlfriend? That is the burning question that I’m certain everyone is just dying to know. Is Ronnie Wood staying with his wife of 23 years, Jo, or is he about to shack up with his girlfriend Ekaterina Ivanova, as was reported just yesterday? My, my, what a difference a day makes. Seems a friend of Jo Wood has told Britain’s The Sun newspaper:

“Ekaterina is living in a fantasy world. To say she has won Ronnie is ridiculous, particularly as there isn’t a competition.

“This silly child is trying to play grown-ups but she is just showing how immature and unready she is for an adult relationship.”

Apparently Jo’s recent visit with her messed-up hubby at the rehab center went quite well, as the couple was reportedly seen cuddling and kissing and enjoying a walk.

The source added:

“Ronnie is still trying to save his marriage and Jo is desperate to see him nursed back to health. For her this isn’t some playground contest with another woman.

“Ekaterina will never have what Jo and Ronnie have together.”

It’s quite clear that Ronnie is in no shape to make any kind of major decision, let alone one that will have an impact on so many lives. Let the guy dry out, get the help he needs, and then see what he is going to do regarding his marriage. Time will tell.

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Bono has reportedly been ordered to lose weight before U2 release their new album and start a proposed world tour next year. The U2 frontman and humanitarian/activist has been told he needs to lose his excess pounds before the band start their promotional duties again. A source told the New York Post newspaper:

“U2 have an album coming out around January. And then the band is going on another world tour in March and April - so the boys have been told to start exercising all the summer weight off.”

Well that’s great news for all of us U2 fans…we have a tour to look forward to come next spring. The bad news is for Bono and his bandmates. No one likes the prospect of having to lose weight. In recent photos it has been more and more apparent that Bono has packed on a few pounds…must be the good life and all that yachting around with famous friends…you know, eat, drink, and be merry. Maybe Bono just needs to cut down on his portion sizes. I completely sympathize with him. Well, whatever shape he, The Edge, Adam, and Larry are in, I can’t wait for the tour and I can’t wait for the new album!

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Mick Jagger’s youngest daughter, 16 year old Georgia Jagger, is fed up with her mom Jerry Hall’s youthful wardrobe.  So fed up in fact, that two years ago when Jerry Hall turned 50, Georgia raided her closet and took all of her mini skirts.   The nervy little bitch tells London’s newspaper The Mail…

‘I did take all her miniskirts. I told her one night that her skirt was too short – she came down the stairs and I was like, “God, Mum, you are 50.”’

Jerry stupidly took her kids advice and put all of her mini skirts, plus her wedding dress that she wore when she married Mick, up for auction earlier this year.

Why the hell would this beautiful woman, who does not look 52 years old, take the advice of her 16 year old daughter?  She has a beautiful figure and great legs and I think she should show them off and be proud of how she looks.  Who knows, maybe the kid is jealous of all the attention her mom gets.

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Ronnie Wood’s girlfiend is making claims that once the troubled guitarist gets out of rehab next week, they will make a “fresh start” as a couple. Katia Ivanova, the girlfriend who is young enough to be Wood’s granddaughter, says that he is in love with her, and not his wife of 23 years, Jo. Ivanova told the News of the World:

“Ronnie loves me and it’s not about money. I’m looking forward to a fresh start with him. It’s sad we’ve caused people pain,” Ivanova said.

“It’s hurt his family and my family too, but we’ve just fallen in love.

“Ronnie is moving on. But I’m not taking someone’s husband, he’s leaving. I never pursued him.”

Jo Wood recently visited Ronnie in rehab, and by all accounts the reunion was quite emotional.

I’ll bet it was.

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Ben and Jerry’s honors John Lennon with a new ice cream flavor - Imagine Whirled Peace. They are also asking people to go to their site and upload your peace message.

It looks good, I can’t wait to try it!

Tracks believed to be from U2’s new album have been leaked on the internet.

A fan who was reportedly passing Bono’s villa in France’s Cote D’Azur recorded a series of unheard songs and has since posted them on YouTube.

Four tracks have appeared online, although the sound is barely audible, including ‘Sexy Boots’, which is thought to be the band’s comeback single taken from their forthcoming album.

The new album is reportedly titled ‘No Line On The Horizon’ and will be released in November.

EDITED TO ADD:  By the time I went over there for a second listen, the audio had been disabled.

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Led Zeppelin guitar legend Jimmy Page is set to be part of the closing ceremony of the 2008 Summer Games in Beijing on Sunday July 24. Page will perform with British pop sensation and Simon Cowell protege Leona Lewis.

Selecting someone to perform with one of the most recognizable rock legends of all time may have presented a challenge for the people that are charged with making such decisions, but Leona Lewis is likely to be very widely recognized as well, considering that her album reached all the way to number one on at least three continents and nine countries.

This is all part of the Olympic tradition, where the country that is set to host the next Olympic Games performs an 8-minute show during the closing ceremony. With London set to host the 2012 Summer Games, Jimmy Page and Leona Lewis were selected to represent their country, and give the world a chance for a sneak peek at the kind of spectacle the world might expect from the U.K. in 2012.

I’m loving every minute of the Olympics (except Beach Volleyball), but I can’t wait for the closing ceremonies. If it’s anything like the opening ceremony, it should be spectacular.

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