Sir Paul McCartney turned Los Angeles into a star-studded hotspot over the weekend. His presence drew a remarkable lineup of Hollywood A-listers to two intimate shows.
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The Beatles icon performed back-to-back nights at the Fonda Theatre on Friday and Saturday, fresh off his Got Back tour.
Among those spotted in the crowd were Taylor Swift, Sir Elton John, Jon Hamm, Harrison Ford, Reese Witherspoon, and Anthony Kiedis.
Paul McCartney draws A-list crowd to intimate LA shows
Reports also listed Stevie Nicks, Margot Robbie, Billie Eilish, Steve Carell, Laura Dern, Dakota Johnson, Lou Adler, and J.J. Abrams among the seemingly endless list of celebrity attendees.
McCartney delivered a set packed with Beatles and Wings classics. He reminded fans of his enduring legacy.
According to Setlist.fm, the 83-year-old played for one hour and 45 minutes. He opened with "Help!" and closed with "The End."
Production staff reportedly banned phones from the performances to maintain exclusivity.
With a capacity of just 1,200, the Fonda Theatre offered a rare, close-up setting.
Sir Elton John was assigned a partitioned section to the left of the stage. Other VIP guests were seated in the balcony.
Fans join stars for rare, high-priced experience
While celebrities dominated the headlines, a select group of fans also made it inside.
Organizers distributed tickets through a lottery earlier in the week, giving selected fans the option to purchase seats for around $1,600.
They later offered additional tickets to a limited number of buyers closer to the show.
McCartney arrived at the venue around 4PM on both nights. Fans gathered outside in hopes of securing an autograph from the music legend.
At the heart of the balcony sat former Beatles drummer Ringo Starr, though one fan noted his early departure.
"I looked up towards the end of the show and he was gone," the fan said, via The New York Post.
McCartney largely avoided political commentary during the performances. He still briefly joked about President Donald Trump's dance moves.
The mention of the president's name reportedly drew boos from sections of the crowd.
The shows come just days after McCartney announced his upcoming 19th studio album. The Boys of Dungeon Lane, is set for release in May.
