Forbes has valued Paul McCartney’s fortune at $1.4 billion, ranking him behind Jay-Z and Taylor Swift as the third-richest musician globally. Much of his wealth stems from MPL Communications, his publishing company launched in 1969, which owns thousands of songs including Buddy Holly’s catalogue, Broadway scores, and Christmas standards. Additional revenue comes from Beatles royalties via Apple Corps, extensive touring, real estate holdings, and an art collection featuring Picasso and Magritte works.
McCartney and Ringo Starr will reunite at Joe Walsh’s VetsAid charity concert in Las Vegas, alongside acts like The Killers and St Vincent. This marks their first onstage appearance together since Starr joined McCartney during the finale of his Got Back tour in December 2024. The event will benefit Nevada military veterans and their families, with presales for veterans and general sales scheduled this week.
In 2028, Liverpool will host a new immersive Beatles museum, and Sam Mendes will release four simultaneous biopics on each band member. These projects, alongside McCartney’s ongoing music career, suggest continued public engagement with Beatles history. The VetsAid reunion may serve as a precursor to heightened media attention around these future endeavours.
