Thirty eight years ago today, Russ Gibb first began spreading the urban legend that Paul McCartney was dead. Somehow, more and more hokey "evidence" was found on album covers, songs played backwards and cryptic references. Overall the entire hoax was pretty silly, but it definitely produced some funny parodies and a nice jab from Mr. John Lennon directed at Paul.

Chris Farley might've done my favorite when he interviewed Sir Paul on SNL's "The Chris Farley Show":

I thought this ended back in July? Despite the fact that The San Francisco Chronicle reported Paul McCartney and Heather Mills had settled their divorce, the two met in court earlier today in London to discuss.

The court attempted to keep things hush-hush by listing the case only by its number and covering the viewing hole in the door of the court room. That kind of security is understandable, I guess, in light of the fact that Mills will likely receive between $40 million and $100 million. That amount of money brings headlines, but Paul...

The former Beatle has joined NowPlayIt.com where aspiring musicians can download tutorials taught by famous musicians. Other artists on the site include the Blur fellows and KT Tunstall.

The Beatle says that he wants to do it because his daughter, Beatrice, loves the movies. Her mother also loves the idea because it will bring more money that she can attempt to get her hands on.

 

Paul, who claims to do a great impression of Shrek, may even land a speaking role in the film. No doubt, his Liverpudlian accent will be an asset.

 

McCartney has already been involved in Shrek (sort of) as his song "Live and Let Die" was used in the third installment.

Looks like we're dealing with three volumes here, people.

Brace thyself for Live at the ICA Festival.

She'll get $140 million. Yes, that's right. $140,000,000.

Heather Mills has once again proven that she deserves to be considered for the "Golddigger of the Year" award.

The quest to find the Annoying Summer Anthem of '07 is officially on. Plus, country music rules the charts, the White Stripes, Rihanna, and of course, the top ten albums and singles of the week...

And, yes, some ass flew from Japan for it.

Called it!