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BBC News
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Bruce Springsteen and Paul McCartney in surprise Liverpool duet
Bruce Springsteen fans got a special surprise when Sir Paul McCartney joined him for a duet at Liverpool's Anfield Stadium. The former Beatle was brought out on stage during the 75-year-old singer's second gig in the city with his E Street Band as part of his Land of Hope and Dreams tour. Springsteen, a life-long Beatles fan, introduced Sir Paul to roaring crowds during his encore. Sebastian Ayling, who was in the crowd, said it was a "privilege" to see the duo perform. "Last night was biblical," he said."Bruce and the band were on fire and seeing Sir Paul was such a privilege."The performance was Sir Paul's first in his hometown since his 2018 Freshen Up Show and also his first appearance on the Anfield stage since the city's celebration of the European Capital of Culture in 2008. The pair shared a hug on stage as they sang a duet of the Beatles song, Can't Buy Me Love. Footage shared on social media showed Sir Paul, 82, addressing the crowd after the performance, reportedly saying: "Thank you, Scousers."Another fan, Ross, said the whole show was "unbelievable". Ahead of the gig, speculation mounted as to whether Springsteen, referred to as The Boss by fans, was going to bring Sir Paul on stage after they both appeared in the city a day earlier. The pair made a surprise visit on Friday to the Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts (LIPA), which McCartney said it had been a "truly incredible day", with the artists taking time out to talk to students and share their experiences."Thanks to Bruce Springsteen for sharing such rich insights with our students," a spokesperson said."And thanks, as ever, to Paul McCartney for his generosity and passion as he introduced Bruce to LIPA." McCartney brought the Born in the USA singer on stage when he headlined the Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury in pair played Glory Days and I Wanna Be Your Man 2012, Sir Paul joined Springsteen on stage at the end of the singer's headline slot at Hard Rock Calling in Hyde Park, London, but both stars found their microphones cut off before they could address the crowds after exceeding the his career in the 1960s, Springsteen has gone on to have 12 UK top 10 albums and four UK top 10 singles and is best known for songs such as Born In The USA, Dancing In The Dark and Born To Run. Fans from across the world have descended on Liverpool for the second on 7 June is the final UK date on the Land of Hope and Dreams Tour as it moves on to Berlin's Olympiastadion in Germany on 11 Frankfurt, San Sebastian and Gelsenkirchen, are among the other cities left to play on the tour before it comes to an end in Milan on 3 July. Listen to the best of BBC Radio Merseyside on Sounds and follow BBC Merseyside on Facebook, X, and Instagram and watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer.
BBC News
a day ago
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Bruce Springsteen and Paul McCartney surprise Liverpool students
Music students have been delighted by a surprise visit from Bruce Springsteen and Sir Paul McCartney. "The Boss" and his E Street Band are in Liverpool performing two gigs at Anfield Stadium as part of his Land of Hope and Dreams the 75-year-old rock legend took time out to visit the Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts (LIPA) with the former Beatle, greeting and cheering crowds outside the entrance of the school, which McCartney described the visit as a "truly incredible day". LIPA said on Instagram page: "Thanks to Bruce Springsteen for sharing such rich insights with our students. "And thanks, as ever, to Paul McCartney for his generosity and passion as he introduced Bruce to LIPA."A truly incredible day."Fans from across the world have descended on Liverpool for the shows, with the final one taking place later at has been speculation Springsteen and his E Street Band could bring out McCartney as a special brought Springsteen on stage when he headlined the Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury in pair played Glory Days and I Wanna Be Your Man Springsteen has sold more than 71 million albums in the US and over 140 million worldwide and along with his E Street band he has frequently appeared in lists ranking the best live acts of all is renowned for pulling people out of the audience to perform or dance with him on stage. Listen to the best of BBC Radio Merseyside on Sounds and follow BBC Merseyside on Facebook, X, and Instagram and watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer.
Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Bruce Springsteen and Paul McCartney reunite in Liverpool! Music legends greet students outside the Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts
Bruce Springsteen and Paul McCartney reunited in Liverpool on Friday for a special visit to the Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts (LIPA). The American singer, 75, is currently in the city for two shows at Liverpool Stadium as part of his Land Of Hope and Dreams tour. Bruce has previously described performing in Merseyside as a long-held dream come true, crediting The Beatles as a major influence on his musical journey. And on Friday, The Born in the USA singer was reunited with one of his heroes, as Sir Paul, 82, returned to his hometown. The legendary singer appeared in great spirits as he arrived at the institute he co-founded with Mark Featherstone-Witty in 1996. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the Daily Mail's new showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. A large crowd of students gathered outside the venue, eagerly waiting for Sir Paul's autograph. Meanwhile, Bruce was reportedly ushered in through a separate entrance before later stepping outside to greet the students. One fan looked visibly emotional as he greeted Sir Paul with a warm hug. Although Paul did not attend LIPA, he played a pivotal role in its founding. In 1992, while preparing for his Liverpool Oratorio, he visited his former school, the Liverpool Institute for Boys, which had been closed since 1985. Upon seeing the building's dilapidated state, he pledged to restore it. Four years later, LIPA was established on the same site, co-founded by Paul and Mark as a hub for aspiring performers. Sir Paul remains actively involved with the institution, serving as lead patron, attending graduations, and hosting masterclasses. Bruce and Paul's reunion is certain to fuel speculation about a possible on-stage collaboration during Bruce's final Liverpool show on Saturday. But It wouldn't be the first time the two icons have shared a stage. In 2022, Bruce famously joined Sir Paul during his headline set at Glastonbury. They've also performed together at Hyde Park and MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. During his electrifying first show at Anfield on Wednesday, Bruce paid tribute to The Beatles, declaring: 'It is great for us to be in Liverpool where, for us, it all began.' The New Jersey native was in his teens when The Beatles made their U.S. debut on The Ed Sullivan Show, a moment that profoundly influenced him. He closed the night with a rousing cover of Twist and Shout, a track made iconic by The Beatles in 1963, though originally recorded by The Top Notes.
ITV News
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- ITV News
Paul McCartney and Bruce Springsteen meet up in Liverpool during flying visit to LIPA
Music legends Sir Paul McCartney and Bruce Springsteen have met up as The Boss prepares to perform the second of two shows at Anfield as part of his current UK tour. The pair were visiting Liverpool Institute of Performing Arts (LIPA) on Mount Street, which Macca co-founded. Springsteen, 75, has made no secret of his admiration for the Fab Four, crediting the Beatles with heavily shaping his musical tastes, and he h's described performing on Merseyside as the fulfilment of a long-held dream. Members of the E-Street band Max Weinberg and Steven Van Zandt were also spotted making their way into LIPA through the crowds outside, all of which has fuelled wild speculation about whether Sir Paul will join Bruce on stage at Saturday night's concert. If he does it would not be the first time the pair have played together, with Springsteen joining Sir Paul on stage as a special guest during the 82-year-old's headline set at Glastonbury Festival in 2022. They also met up for additional gigs at Hyde Park and at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. Growing up as a teenager in New Jersey as the Beatles took the USA by storm with a legendary appearance on the Ed Sullivan Show, The Boss told audiences at Anfield: "It is great for us to be in Liverpool where, for us, it all began." As an additional nod to the Beatles he performed a version of Twist and Shout in the encore. Originally sung by The Top Notes the classic became synonymous with The Beatles when they released a cover version in 1963, and Springsteen has often played it on live shows previously. However, Wednesday's performance was just the second time the song has featured on the Land Of Hope and Dreams tour setlist so far. The power of the iconic venue itself was not lost on the American star, referencing Liverpool FC 's Premier League title win this season as he told the crowd: "'Come on! Is this the house of champions or what?'' Never afraid to speak his mind, the Boss also continued his war of words with President Donald Trump. Before he opened the show with My Love Will Not Let You Down, he said: "The America I love and have sung to you about for so long, a beacon of hope for 250 years, is currently in hands of a corrupt, incompetent and treasonous administration. "Tonight we ask all of you who believe in democracy and the best of our American experiment to rise with us, raise your voices, stand with us against authoritarianism and let freedom ring!' Before Rainmaker, he said: "When conditions in a country are ripe for a demagogue, you can bet one will show up. This is for America's dear leader." Ahead of House of A Thousand Guitars, he said: 'The last check on power, after the checks and balances have failed, are the people. That's all that's left. "It's in the union of people around a common set of values. That's all that stands between democracy and authoritarianism.
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
PSE&G gets $80M deal to run Long Island power grid after official, wife's secret stocks sink bidding process
A years-long search to replace PSE&G as the manager of Long Island's power grid ended in shock fashion Thursday as officials gifted the company an $80 million-a-year extension. The Long Island Power Authority OK'd the new deal and scrapped a competitive bidding process after authority member John Rhodes and his wife were found to have financial ties to Quanta Services, the company lined up to replace PSE&G. LIPA CEO John Rhodes and his wife owned up to $120,000 in company stocks with his wife through December 2024 — months after he helped form the selection committee and Texas-based Quanta was recommended as the new manager. Rhodes pushed Quanta, one of only two finalists alongside PSE&G, saying the company offered better safety metrics and slightly higher customer satisfaction scores. But LIPA's board members were skeptical. Critics pointed to Quanta's management of Puerto Rico's electric grid, which has faced rolling blackouts and a government audit. The LIPA board found out about the undisclosed stocks during an April review of the recommendation and rejected the bid in a 6-1 vote. Rhodes had dumped the stocks four months prior. 'John Rhodes does not own stock in Quanta Services, Inc. Previously, he did own stock in Quanta Services, Inc., having purchased shares in 2021, and sold immediately upon becoming aware of those holdings in December of 2024, prior to LIPA staff's recommendation of Quanta Services, Inc., for selection by the LIPA board,' LIPA spokesperson Jen Hayen told Long Island Business News. On Thursday, the board voted to scrap the selection process altogether and just extend PSEG's $80 million-a-year contract, which was set to expire at the end of 2025. The length of the extension hasn't been finalized, although the current deal includes an option for up to five more years. PSE&G has run Long Island's power grid since 2014, though its performance has faced scrutiny — especially after Tropical Storm Isaias in 2020 left hundreds of thousands of residents in the dark for days. That led to a restructured agreement in 2021 that tied $40 million of PSE&G's compensation to performance benchmarks, including reliability, storm response, and customer satisfaction. 'We are extremely disappointed by the LIPA Board's decision and the fact that Quanta was never given the opportunity to address any questions or concerns that any of the LIPA Trustees had raised,' a Quanta spokesperson told The Post. 'We hope the reported investigation into this decision sheds light on the procurement process as we can agree that LIPA's 1.2 million customers deserve the best service provider.'
