PAUL MCCARTNEY BECOMES A DOCTOR

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Beatle Paul McCartney can now add doctor to his resume, after receiving an honorary degree from one of America’s oldest and most iconic universities.The singing icon was presented with the Doctor of Music accolade by top staff at Connecticut’s Yale University, the third oldest education institution in the United States, on Monday, in acknowledgement of his musical achievements to date in his 48-year career.In the award ceremony, university leaders credited McCartney with having "awakened a generation, giving a fresh sound to rock, roll, rhythm and blues".Others who have conferred honorary degrees from the university include British astronomer Martin Rees, Argentine architect Cesar Pelli and American poet John Lawrence Ashbery.

MCCARTNEY MARRIAGE OFFICALLY IS OVER

Paul McCartney's marriage is officially over with bitch Heather Mills. A judge at the High Court in London pronounced a decree nisi today. Neither the former Beatle or Mills were in court to learn their marriage had been terminated. McCartney and Mills reached a divorce settlement in March when a London court awarded Mills $48.6 million. The couple split in May 2006 and have a four-year-old daughter, Beatrice.

BITCH HEATHER MILLS JUST WON'T SHUT UP

The Bitch Heather Mills is speaking again. Why? Mills says she snapped when she poured a jug of water over the head of ex-husband Paul McCartney's lawyer during their bitter divorce battle. Mills was awarded a $48.6 million settlement from the Beatle last month. They had been married for only four years. She told Britain's GMTV yesterday that she became angry when his lawyer, Fiona Shackleton, argued that full details of the case, including some related to the couple's 4-year-old daughter, Beatrice, should be disclosed."Mrs. Shackleton said something under her breath so I cleansed and baptized her," Mills said. "I thought she looked fantastic. I thought it did her the world of good." The vengeful Mills, 40, had sought almost $250 million. She spoke from Las Vegas, where she was judging the Miss. USA pageant. Asked about recent pictures in tabloid newspapers of McCartney, 65, and New Jersey trucking heiress Nancy Shevell, 47, Mills said she wished any new girlfriend luck."Well I think he's got three different girlfriends so I wish all the girls the best of luck," she said.

Editors Note: Heather, why don't you just shut up !

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ICON PAUL MCCARTNEY COMPARES WIVES

Beatle icon Paul McCartney is praising his late wife Linda's refusal to court publicity, unlike his ex. Heather Mills. In a moving tribute to Linda, who lost her battle with breast cancer, the legend has hailed her determination to keep their private life out of the news as one of her greatest assets. But Mills has developed an famous reputation for dragging intimate details of her private life and marriage to McCartney into the spotlight, most notably when she launched into a bitter rant on British TV show "GM:TV" last November. The former couple reached a divorce settlement last month, when a London court awarded Mills $48.6 million. Writing about Linda exclusively in the British newspaper The Sunday Times, McCartney says, "She didn't go on TV and say, 'This is who I am -- hello,' and try to ingratiate herself. We didn't need to do that -- it was our life, not theirs. We were too busy living it. "When anybody came to the house and met her, they thought she was fantastic. She was just a great person to hang with: very funny, very smart and very talented."

PAUL MCCARTNEY AND EX-WIFE SETTLE

Sir Paul McCartney's mean ex-wife Heather Mills has been awarded $48.6 million in their divorce settlement. The couple -- who wed in 2002 -- failed to reach an agreement last month and it was left to a High Court judge to make the final decision. According to High Court papers, Mills asked for $250 million, but the former Beatle offered her $31.6 million. On Monday, Mills was awarded $33 million cash with assets worth $15.6 million. Speaking outside the court, Mills said she is pleased with the judgment: "I am very, very, very happy. I was always going to get between $40 and $60 million, but Sir Paul was offering much less than that. "The judge said Paul was only worth $800 million, but everyone has known he has been worth $1.6 billion for the last 15 years. "I wasn't allowed any access into any of our accounts, I was locked out of every home. I hope now that me and my daughter can have a life and not be followed every single day. Apart from one TV thing, I have kept silent for 21 months. I wanted to keep it private but he wanted it made public he always wants to look like he's generous Sir Paul." Mills will not appeal against the judge's decision, but will appeal against the decision to release court papers that disclose details about the couple's 4-year-old daughter Beatrice. She adds, "I am appealing on the judgment being made public, I'm not appealing against the settlement." The couple's divorce case had been held in private, but it is believed the judge released the agreed figure in a bid to end speculation over the size of the financial settlement. McCartney, 65, married Mills, 40, four years after his first wife Linda died from breast cancer.

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PAUL MCCARTNEY'S TRIBUTE TO FIRST WIFE

Beatle singer Paul McCartney used his performance at the Brit Awards on last night to pay a loving tribute to his late first wife Linda.The singer collected the Outstanding Contribution to Music prize at the London ceremony and brought the show to a close with a medley of his hits. And during the finale performance, McCartney sensationally snubbed his estranged wife Heather Mills by excluding her from a video montage of his life, which featured numerous images of his beloved Linda, who lost her battle with breast cancer in 1998. But McCartney reveals his choice of tracks for the set was also poignant. He explains, "Live And Let Die is the song that reminds me of Linda. Hey Jude reminds me of John (Lennon, Beatles bandmate)."

MCCARTNEY BATTLE CONTINUES THIS WEEK

Singer Paul McCartney's divorce with loser Heather Mills will continue this week after the fighting couple failed to reach an agreement. Mills is representing herself in the case at London's High Court and could reportedly walk away with $120 million of the former Beatle's estimated $1.65 billion personal fortune. Officials have confirmed Court 34 is booked for the case to continue. Most likely the judge will decide at some point this week. It also has been reported that Heather Mills wants to move to another country because she is so hated in England. We at Times Square Gossip wonder why !

HEATHER MILLS READY FOR COURT BATTLES

The woman everyone loves to hate, Heather Mills, the almost ex-wife of Beatle Paul McCartney, is planning to sue her former legal firm for "misrepresentation," according to reports. The former model is set to face her husband in court next week during a scheduling hearing as part of their divorce proceedings, but could be facing another legal battle with former lawyers Mischon de Reya. The legal firm dumped Mills in November last year, reportedly because the star ignored a gag order on talking about the couple's daughter Beatrice. In December, the company threatened legal action over $4 million in outstanding bills in relation to her divorce from McCartney, and are said to be eager to press ahead with the case. However, Mills is planning to countersue Mischon de Reya over allegations of "bad representation." Mills and McCartney's divorce case will continue next week, with Mills representing herself in court. Stay Tuned !

PAUL MCCARTNEY HAS HEART SURGERY

Icon Paul McCartney is recovering after undergoing a secret heart operation.The 65-year-old underwent a coronary angioplasty - a procedure to open up arteries, allowing a greater flow of blood to and from the heart, late last year. But the star has made a good recovery and he appeared onstage with Pop singer Kylie Minogue for a televised concert on New Year’s Eve. A source tells London's newspaper The Sun, "Paul had been complaining about not feeling well and saw a Harley Street specialist at The London Clinic."Tests were carried out and the decision was taken to operate. Paul had the angioplasty in a private hospital. It was all very routine but any work on your heart is a big deal." A spokesman for McCartney confirmed the surgery adding, "It was a routine medical operation."

ZELLWEGER'S PAUL MCCARTNEY FRIENDSHIP

Renée Zellweger says she is "still good friends" with Sir Paul McCartney.Renée, who met The Beatles legend at a party in New York's The Hampton's over the summer and later enjoyed a candlelit dinner with him, revealed she is still in touch with Paul.Speaking at the UK premiere of her latest film 'Bee Movie' in London's Leicester Square, Renée told BANG Showbiz: "I have not seen him since I have been in London. I hope we are still good friends and I don't think I have done anything to offend him! I am so pleased he got a Grammy nomination."Renée - who braved stormy conditions to show off her slim line figure in a floor-length, strapless, polka-dot Carolina Herrera dress - blamed the wind and rain when she tripped while walking on the red carpet.She said: "I'm soaking wet. I am like a sponge! My Caroline Herrera dress weighs about six stone."The 'Chicago' star also said she will be spending time with her family in her home town of Katy, Texas, over the festive period.She said: "I am really looking forward to Christmas this year. I am going to have a family Christmas."Oscar-winning actress Renee stars as a florist in the Dreamworks animated film, who strikes up a friendship with Jerry Seinfeld's insect character, Barry B. Benson.The film tells the story of Barry's decision to sue humans after discovering honey is widely available from any shop shelf.

PAUL MCCARTNEY INTRODUCES ROSANNA

Rosanna Arquette

Sir Paul McCartney has introduced lover Rosanna Arquette to his young daughter.The Beatles legend, who was spotted enjoying a romantic walk in London with Rosanna last week, invited the actress to his East Sussex mansion to meet four-year-old Beatrice.A friend of Paul's told Britain's The Sun newspaper: "For Rosanna to be welcomed into Paul's inner sanctuary means he thinks a great deal of her."They are an item. They have been together since August. Why else would he take her to his country estate to meet his little girl? He is checking her out."The 65-year-old musician is said to be so smitten with the 'Desperately Seeking Susan' star he has asked his female friends for advice on how to make the romance last.Heather Mills, who is currently embroiled in a bitter divorce battle with Paul, is said to be furious about Rosanna, 48, meeting the couple's daughter.Earlier this week, Rosanna's transsexual sibling Alexis Arquette confirmed she is dating Paul and revealed the pair have been friends for years.Alexis said: "They are spending more time together. They're good friends."Who knows, if something came out of it, that's cool, it's great."She interviewed him for a documentary she did on rock 'n' roll. She's been a big fan of his music for a long time, and I know they befriended each other several years ago."

PAUL MCCARTNEY IS A ROMANTIC DATE

Sir Paul McCartney gives every woman he romances expensive lingerie and designer perfume on their first date.The 65-year-old 'Money Can't Buy You Love' singer, who has recently romanced married millionairess Nancy Shevell and actress Rosanna Arquette, has been described as "predictable" when it comes to seducing the opposite sex.A source told the New York Post newspaper: "He has a ritual. He buys the same thing. He's been buying a bottle of perfume and lingerie for so long, it's predictable. He gives it to them even before they get dinner. He's done it with everyone he's been with."Since the former Beatle split from Heather Mills - with whom he has a four-year-old daughter Beatrice - in 2006 he has been linked to a series of women including 'Bridget Jones' star Renée Zellweger.McCartney met his first wife Linda - who died of breast cancer in 1998 - in New York in 1968. Before that he dated British actress-turned-cook Jane Asher who he met after a Beatles concert at the Royal Albert Hall in 1963.

PAUL MCCARTNEY'S HELICOPTER BANNED

Sir Paul McCartney was refused permission to land his helicopter because he is a vegetarian. The Beatles legend was planning a trip to his late first wife Linda's vegetarian food factory near Fakenham racecourse, but his request was rejected because he supported the ban against foxhunting. Chief Executive David Hunter, a supporter of the West Norfolk Hunt, told Britain's Daily Mail newspaper: "The helicopter company would not tell me who their client was but, putting two and two together, I rang back and said, 'If it's Paul McCartney, tell him he's not welcome because of his views on hunting.' "I heard from them a few days later and they told me they'd be landing elsewhere." Foxhunting was banned in Britain last year after an ongoing campaign by hunt supporters for the House of Lords to oppose the bill.Meanwhile, 65-year-old Paul revealed music has helped him cope during his bitter divorce battle from second wife Heather Mills.He said: "The last couple of years, I've been very glad to have my music and I've been putting stuff into it that seems to have added up to something."I think one of the greatest things is that music is a great healer and it's a great sort of therapy."

HEATHER MILLS TAPED PAUL MCCARTNEY

Heather Mills has 10 secret tapes containing details about her sex life and bitter rows with estranged husband Sir Paul McCartney.The former model - who recently claimed she had a "secret box of evidence" to use in her bitter divorce from The Beatles legend - claims the recordings prove Paul took Viagra pills to spice up their sex life, accepted blame for the breakdown of their marriage and mocked her disability.A source told Britain's News of the World newspaper: "Some of the details about their sex life will sicken a lot of people and make them see Paul in a different light."There are recordings Heather says prove Paul referred to her as a, 'One-legged b***h'."She says it's clear from the tape that Paul apologized for the marriage breakdown and for how he treated her."Heather believes these tapes will put the record straight and she isn't scared to let these personal details get out."Heather, who has a prosthetic limb after losing her left leg below the knee following a motorbike accident in 1993, also allegedly has evidence of "spiteful phone calls" from Paul's daughter Stella.The source added: "Stella ranted, 'I hope you lose your other f***ing leg.' Heather says her tapes will back this up."The relationship between Heather and Stella has reached rock bottom - they can't stand each other. Heather is convinced her tapes will show the world the real Stella. They are explosive."Heather has reportedly stored the box of evidence in a Coutts bank vault. Only she and her sister, Fiona, know the access code.Meanwhile, it has been claimed Heather's legal team Mischon de Reya parted ways with her last week after she hounded lawyer Anthony Julius while he grieved over the death of his wife. A source said: "She wouldn't stop calling Anthony, even when she knew what he was going through."Heather will now represent herself at the next divorce hearing in February.

PIG HEATHER MILLS LAWYERS DUMP HER

Gold digger Heather Mills has been ditched by her divorce lawyers.The former model, who is currently embroiled in a bitter divorce battle from Sir Paul McCartney, ignored warnings from top firm Mishcon de Reya not to talk about her split from The Beatles legend and has now been told to look for a new legal team. A source told Britain's The Sun newspaper: "Mishcon have just been tearing their hair out. They are astonished at Heather's crazy outbursts."She was warned against going on TV and talking about Paul, their marriage and anything about her daughter. But she just refused to listen. She was told time and again to keep quiet because she might hand Sir Paul's lawyers an easy victory."But she is so crazy she decided she knew better than the best divorce lawyers in the country."It is total madness. Her bid to win public sympathy could end up with her throwing away millions."Just last week, Heather was dumped by her publicist Phil Hall following her outbursts on several US and UK TV shows.The 39-year-old vegan blamed Paul for the breakdown of their marriage, branded Paul's daughter "evil", claimed she was suicidal after receiving death threats and likened herself to the late Princess Diana.Yesterday she returned to UK breakfast show 'GMTV' and insisted it was a relief to give her side of the story. She said: "Speaking out was the difference between being in prison and being on parole. I got the chance to defend myself. It was unbelievably cathartic."I've had 18 months of the worst press ever and I got the chance to protect myself and my daughter. I stayed quiet for a year and it didn't work, I had 4,000 articles written about me."Last night, Mishcon de Reya refused to comment on reports they are no longer representing Heather.

PAUL MCCARTNEY'S HAMPTONS ROMANCE

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Sir Paul McCartney spent last weekend with a married woman.The Beatles legend, who is currently embroiled in a bitter divorce battle with Heather Mills, met millionairess Nancy Shevell (right) at an East Hampton restaurant on Friday where they drank cocktails until 3am. A source told Britain's The Sun newspaper: "With Nancy, Paul appeared happier and more relaxed than he has for a long time. They were chatting like old friends and seemed totally wrapped up in their conversation." They were at the bar chatting. At one point she moved in close and kissed him on the cheek."Paul - who was left shocked by Heather's series of TV attacks against him last week - put his divorce troubles behind him as he flew to the exclusive Hamptons resort on New York's Long Island to spend time with Nancy last weekend. Nancy, 47, is married to Bruce Blakeman, a partner in a top New York law firm and a commissioner of the New York Port Authority. Nancy and Bruce - who have a teenage son, Arlen - were friends with Paul, 65, and his late wife Linda.On Saturday, Paul was seen in the Top Lingerie store after visiting Nancy at her mansion. That evening, the pair went to the cinema and dined at the Mount Fuji sushi restaurant. Nancy went back to Paul's mansion where she spent two hours with him before returning home alone.On Sunday, Paul and Nancy enjoyed breakfast in an open-air café, before strolling along a beach near Paul's mansion. At one point, Paul lovingly put him arm around Nancy - who was reportedly seen without her wedding ring.The source added: "It was windy during their walk on the beach. They walked together but with hands in their pockets. Later Paul dropped Nancy off. As they were saying goodbye, he leaned over and gave her a kiss."Nancy drove to Paul's mansion later that day and the pair spent several hours together. Nancy is vice president of her wealthy family's transport business in New Jersey. She was known as Nancy Shevell Blakeman, but recently dropped her married name.

Editors Note: I have known Bruce Blakeman since we were kids. As nice as Paul McCartney is, if this story is true, Nancy is foolish as The Blakeman family is one of the nicest families around !

HEATHER MILLS HATED IN UNITED STATES

Heather Mills has appealed to the US media to support her in her fight against "daily abuse by the British tabloids".The estranged wife of Beatles legend Sir Paul McCartney - who wants to flee Britain with the couple's daughter Beatrice to America - is asking US journalists to sign her petition on YouCare.com. Heather's Los Angeles publicist sent out an email on Tuesday to numerous media contacts directing them to the website aimed mainly at countering negative stories in British newspaper The Sun, according to the New York Daily News newspaper.As evidence of a media vendetta, Heather's spokeswoman cited "the fact that they have also tried to ruin her daughter's birthday by fabricating a story on the death of an animal, whose owner pretended that the fireworks display during her daughter's birthday was the direct cause of the dog's death, when in fact the dog died of an abdominal catastrophe."Earlier this week, it was alleged by The Sun that a neighbour's dog had died after Heather held an elaborate fireworks display for daughter Beatrice's fourth birthday at the weekend.The former model - who lost her left leg below the knee in a motorcycle accident in 1993 - gave a series of interviews on British television yesterday claiming the media had treated her "worse than a murderer or a paedophile", and compared herself to the late Princess Diana.She also claimed to have received death threats and accused Sir Paul of doing to protect her and their daughter.Heather even confessed she had been on the brink of suicide.Heather's British publicist, Phil Hall, resigned on Tuesday night after failing to persuade her not to go ahead with her campaign.

HEATHER MILLS TO MOVE NEXT TO PAUL

Heather Mills

Heather Mills is set to buy a house in the same London street as estranged husband Sir Paul McCartney.The former model - who is currently embroiled in a bitter divorce battle with the Beatles legend - was spotted viewing a £16 million ( US $32 Million) mansion in St.John's Wood just yards away from the house she and Paul shared before their marriage broke down.Heather - who has a three-year-old daughter, Beatrice, with Paul -returned for a second private viewing with Michael Sulkin, senior director at estate agent Aston Chase. Heather's spokesman denied rumours she will be moving into the seven-bedroom home. He said: "She is not looking to buy a property in the same road as Paul. Her visit to the house was on behalf of a third party, but it is a private matter and she is not prepared to discuss it."In July, it was reported Heather was looking for a home just minutes away Paul's Peasmarsh estate in East Sussex, as she is keen for Beatrice to live close to her father.Relations between Paul and Heather, who split in May 2006, have seemingly improved in recent months.The pair are said to have decided put their difference aside for the sake of Beatrice, and have even been regularly meeting up and speaking on the phone.

PETE DOHERTY MEETS PAUL MCCARTNEY

Pete Doherty and Sir Paul McCartney got on "like father and son" when they met for a heart to heart.The troubled Babyshambles singer - who has spent the last month fighting his drug addiction at Wiltshire's Clouds rehab centre - promised the Beatles legend he is serious about cleaning up his act. A friend of Pete's told Britain's Daily Mirror newspaper: "He was overwhelmed by meeting Paul. They had a real heart to heart - at times it was like a father talking to his son. Pete promised Paul he was serious about getting clean, was through with the drugs, and said he never wanted to fall back into his dark days again."Pete, who was allowed to leave rehab to interview Paul for the Observer Music Monthly magazine the other day, received some much needed advice from the musician.The source added: "They spoke about everything from music, other singers and even touched on the subject of women - but that was strictly between the two of them."Pete didn't sleep the night before just thinking about what he would say to the legend when they actually came face to face. But they got on really well, and Pete found Paul very supportive."

PAUL MCCARTNEY BREAKS DOWN IN TEARS

Sir Paul McCartney breaks down in tears every time he hears the Beach Boys song 'God Only Knows'.The 65-year-old Beatles legend has confessed he can't control his emotions whenever he hears the Brian Wilson penned track. Speaking on a special Radio 1 show to mark the British station's 40th anniversary, Paul said: "'God Only Knows' is one of the few songs that reduces me to tears every time I hear it. It's really just a love song, but it's brilliantly done. It shows the genius of Brian."I've actually performed it with him and I'm afraid to say that during the sound check I broke down. It was just too much to stand there singing this song that does my head in, and to stand there singing it with Brian."During the hour-long show, Paul played a selection of his all-time favourite songs, including The Guillemots' 'Little Bear', Elvis Presley's 'Heartbreak Hotel' and Beatles classic 'Hey Jude'. As part of the fortnight-long birthday celebrations, Blondie singer Debbie Harry, Oasis star Noel Gallagher and Gwen Stefani will be taking to the airwaves to host their own hour-long 'Legends' shows.