Pennies Lane: Paul McCartney becomes third richest musician in the world

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Pennies Lane: Paul McCartney becomes third richest musician in the world  Paul McCartney becomes a billionaire, making him the world’s third-richest musician behind Jay-Z and Taylor Swift.   READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2026/11/10/pennies-lane-paul-mccartney-becomes-third-richest-musician-in-the-world  Spark your senses, wake your wonder. Euronews Culture seeks to show creativity in action and inspire our audience to explore the world through the five senses. Start your journey through the best of Europe's arts, gastronomy, traditions and high-end craftsmanship.

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00:00Paul McCartney has become a billionaire with an estimated fortune of 1.25 billion euros,

00:06according to Forbes.

00:08The 84-year-old former Beatles is now the world's third richest musician, behind Jay-Z

00:13with 2.5 billion euros and Taylor Swift with 1.8 billion euros.

00:19Forbes says much of his wealth comes from his music catalog, tours, art collection and

00:24MPL Communications, the publishing company he founded in 1969.

00:29It manages right to his own work and other artists' music, including songs by Buddy Holly

00:34and Broadway Scores.

00:37McCartney also receives a share of earnings from the Beatles' Apple Corps.

00:42He remains active, releasing his 20th solo album, The Boys of Dungeon Lane, this year.

00:48It also earned him his first Mercury Prize nomination.

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