New Yorkers did a double take when Sir Paul McCartney strolled casually into a Manhattan café for lunch, dressed down like any other 81-year-old enjoying the city, just days after Alec Baldwin admitted he once called the Beatle an “a**hole” during a yoga session. McCartney, unfazed, looked relaxed and even amused as he tucked into his meal, while fans outside whispered about the bizarre clash of legends — the world’s most famous bassist versus Hollywood’s loudest actor. For onlookers, it was a surreal blend of rock ’n’ roll history and celebrity gossip, proof that even icons have awkward run-ins in the strangest places. Yet as Paul walked back out into the sunshine, smiling, it was clear who had won the day: the man who never lets insults shake his stride.

05/09/2025