August 6, 2008

Paul McCartney & Nancy Shevell Take Romantic Road Trip

Paul McCartney & Nancy ShevellPaul McCartney’s girlfriend Nancy Shevell sure is a roadie in a big way.

She and the ex-Beatle embarked last Thursday on a cross-country road trip along the iconic U.S. highway Route 66.

Believed to be traveling in the classic ‘89 Ford Bronco in which they were first seen kissing, McCartney, 66, and Shevell, 48, were spotted in Joliet, Ill., last weekend.

“They looked totally in love,” Springfield, Ill., resident C.J. Lowder, who bumped into the couple at a gas station, is quoted as telling Britain’s Daily Mail newspaper.

Carrie, LeAnn and More to Duet with Elvis

Carrie Underwood and Leanna RimesSome of Country’s queens are getting the chance to sing with the King on an upcoming album of Christmas tracks.

“Elvis Presley Christmas Duets” pairs the voice of Presley with the likes of Carrie Underwood and LeAnn Rimes – both of whom were born after the musical legend had died. Martina McBride, Sara Evans, and Wynonna Judd also lend their voices to the tunes. Underwood ‘duets’ with Presley on “I’ll be Home for Christmas,” while Rimes takes on “Here Comes Santa Claus” and McBride croons with the King on the Presley favorite “Blue Christmas.”

Princes William & Harry to Join James Bond

007Princes William and Harry are ready to stand shoulder to shoulder with another famous countryman of theirs: James Bond.

The two will join leading man Daniel Craig and other stars of Quantum of Solace for the film’s world premiere Oct. 29 in London, the producers of the 007 series announced Wednesday.

Per the princes’ request, proceeds from the event will go to benefit two charities: Help for Heroes, which aids wounded servicemen and women, and the Royal British Legion, which provides support to the serving and ex-Service community and their families.