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TikTok<\/strong> will host Paul McCartney<\/strong> in a global livestream Q&A<\/a> on the platform next week, ahead of the release of his new album, The Boys of Dungeon Lane<\/em>.<\/p>\n The event will be broadcast live on TikTok<\/strong> on Wednesday (May 27)<\/strong> from 3:30pm BST<\/strong> \/ 10:30am EST<\/strong>.<\/p>\n It will see McCartney<\/strong> discuss the inspiration and songwriting behind the album and answer fan questions submitted by the TikTok<\/strong> community.<\/p>\n The Boys of Dungeon Lane<\/em>, due out on May 29<\/strong> via MPL<\/strong>\/Capitol<\/a> Records<\/strong>, is McCartney<\/strong>\u2018s first solo album in over five years.<\/p>\n His previous solo release, McCartney III<\/em>, came out in December 2020<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Co-produced with Andrew Watt<\/strong>, the new album draws on McCartney<\/strong>\u2018s childhood memories of post-war Liverpool<\/strong>, and is described in the press release as \u201chis most introspective album to date.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cPaul McCartney is one of the most influential and enduring artists in music history, whose songwriting continues to shape culture across generations.\u201d<\/p>\n Tracy Gardner<\/strong>, TikTok<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Tracy Gardner<\/strong>, TikTok<\/strong>\u2018s Global Head of Music Business Development, said: \u201cPaul McCartney is one of the most influential and enduring artists in music history, whose songwriting continues to shape culture across generations.<\/p>\n \u201cTikTok is an incredible platform for fans to discover and rediscover iconic music, and we\u2019re constantly inspired by the way new audiences continue to connect with Paul\u2019s extraordinary catalogue, from the Beatles classics to his latest album.\u201d<\/p>\n The McCartney<\/strong> event will kick off what TikTok<\/strong> calls TikTok LIVE Premiere<\/strong> \u2013 a new flagship LIVE series that the company says is \u201cdesigned as the ultimate destination for the world\u2019s biggest names across music, film, sports and entertainment to launch defining cultural moments through exclusive livestream experiences.\u201d<\/p>\n TikTok<\/strong> said the series \u201ctransforms livestreams from one-off broadcasts into must-watch global events, where iconic talent connects directly with TikTok\u2019s highly engaged global community.\u201d<\/p>\n The company added: \u201cWe\u2019ve seen how LIVE can bring artists and communities together in powerful ways, and we can\u2019t wait for fans around the world to hear directly from Paul McCartney as he shares the iconic stories behind The Boys of Dungeon Lane<\/em>.\u201d<\/p>\n According to TikTok<\/strong>, McCartney<\/strong> has more than 1.2 million<\/strong> followers on the platform.<\/p>\n The McCartney<\/strong> event comes as TikTok<\/strong> continues to invest in its livestreaming capabilities.<\/p>\n Last year, the platform disclosed that 130 million creators worldwide now broadcast LIVE content daily<\/a> on TikTok<\/strong>, alongside the launch of a new LIVE Fan Club feature.<\/p>\n\n