Daily Archives: May 18, 2012

Paul McCartney concludes Driving Rain USA Tour in Sunrise 10 years ago tonight (2002)


Video: 'Getting Better'

(Saturday, May 18, 2002) — Ex-Beatle Paul McCartney wrapped up his 20-city Driving USA Tour tonight at National Car Rental Center in Sunrise, Florida. Continue reading Paul McCartney concludes Driving Rain USA Tour in Sunrise 10 years ago tonight (2002)

‘City of God’ premieres at Cannes 10 years ago today (2002)


Video: 'City of God' trailer

(Saturday, May 18, 2002)City of God, a crime drama film about the growth of organized crime in the Cidade de Deus suburb of Rio de Janeiro, debuted today at the Cannes Film Festival.

Directed by Fernando Meirelles and Kátia Lund (co-director), the film stars Alexandre Rodrigues, Alice Braga, Leandro Firmino, Phellipe Haagensen and Douglas Silva.

The film received four Academy Award nominations in 2004: Best Cinematography (César Charlone), Best Directing (Meirelles), Best Editing (Daniel Rezende) and Best Writing (Adapted Screenplay) (Mantovani).

McCartney wins Polar Music Prize 20 years ago today (1992)

(Monday, May 18, 1992) — King Carl XVI Gustaf presented the first Polar Music Prize to ex-Beatle Paul McCartney and to the three Baltic countries today in Stockholm, Sweden. McCartney thanked the king and the jury the Polar Music Prize jury in a pre-taped message.