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What did McCartney earn for Olympics show?

Paul McCartney

The former Beatle could have commanded millions for his opening ceremony finale, but you'd be surprised at the size of his actual paycheck... McCartney was paid -- wait for it -- only one pound, or $1.57, for his performance at the Olympics opening ceremony, according to The Huffington Post, but even that wasn't anticipated.

 

NBC draws ire for not streaming Olympics ceremony

A look at media coverage of the Summer Olympics: Even before NBC signed on for its coverage of the Summer Olympics in London on Friday, it drew a storm online for its decision not to stream the opening ceremony digitally. Despite the grumbling, it's a decision that may pay off for the network.

 

London's wait is over; Olympic ceremonies entertain England crowd

2012 Olympics Opening Ceremony

The queen and James Bond gave the London Olympics a royal entrance like no other Friday in an opening ceremony that rolled to the rock of the Beatles, the Stones and The Who. And the creative genius of Danny Boyle spliced it all together. Brilliant. Cheeky, too.

Senh: Here we go. I feel completely lost about what to watch and when to watch them. Can't wait to see the opening ceremony. Britain has a tough act to follow.

 

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