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McCartney Rejects Selfies, Announces 2026 Album with Ringo

5/15/2026

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McCartney Rejects Selfies

Sir Paul McCartney said on Rest Is Entertainment podcast that he refuses selfies because they make him feel like a prop or a monkey.
He cited a Saint-Tropez story about man charging for monkey pictures while telling Oprah Winfrey he avoids photos because he doesn’t want to.
He announced his album “The Boys of Dungeon Lane” will release on May 29, 2026, with single “Home to Us” featuring Ringo Starr.

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McCartney Rejects Biopic

Paul McCartney refused any role in the Michael Jackson biopic, declining both likeness and commentary.
He said Jackson’s 1985 purchase of the Beatles catalog for $47.5 million was a breach of trust that ended their friendship.
Jackson defended the purchase, calling it business and claiming a price tag cannot be placed on a past conspiracy.
The fallout prompted McCartney to guard his legacy by shunning any future reference to Jackson.

History

Historical Context

In 1975, after the Beatles' partnership was legally dissolved, Paul McCartney sued Northern Songs—then owned by ATV—to regain control of the Beatles songs he co-wrote. The dispute echoed the 1969 loss of Northern Songs to ATV and foreshadowed Michael Jackson’s 1985 purchase of the catalogue, a pattern of artists battling for publishing rights. McCartney now oversees more than 25,000 copyrights through MPL.

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McCartney Rejects Selfies

Sir Paul McCartney said on Rest Is Entertainment podcast that he refuses selfies because they make him feel like a prop or a monkey.
He cited a Saint-Tropez story about man charging for monkey pictures while telling Oprah Winfrey he avoids photos because he doesn’t want to.
He announced his album “The Boys of Dungeon Lane” will release on May 29, 2026, with single “Home to Us” featuring Ringo Starr.

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