It was truly a band on the run, starting in Glasgow, Scotland, in 1971 and culminating in London, England, in 1980, with stops along the way in Copenhagen, Sydney, Venice, New York, and Los Angeles. To celebrate its run, Paul McCartney has just launched a website that chronicles the history of Wings, the upbeat itinerant rock band he started after the Beatles broke up and that included his wife Linda as keyboard player and vocalist.

Paul’s site includes video and audio tracks, as well as some special video messages that he recently recorded in Berlin, Milan, and Cannes to promote the May 7 release of “Wingspan,” his new compilation of 40 Wings hits.

Many young people who move to Hollywood dreaming of stardom end up waiting tables instead. But what if these tables were turned? What if serving food was the career goal and aspiring waiters got the run-around usually reserved for actors and actresses?

In the short comedy, “The Waiter,” an apprentice waterboy (Jon Cryer) dares to pursue his Hollywood dream, even if it seems more like the Tinseltown nightmare. The film co-stars David Schwimmer, Laraine Newman, Gloria Reuben, and Sally Kellerman.

Rev up with R.E.M.
Tune in to an extended interview with R.E.M.—one of the most influential rock bands of the last 20 years. Peter Buck, Mike Mills, and Michael Stipe recall the highlights of their long and successful partnership, which began in Athens, Georgia, in 1979. Starting with their debut album “Murmur” in 1983 to their latest CD, “Reveal” (released on May 15), the members of R.E.M. describe the musical passion behind each of their recordings.

Watch this rare and exclusive video interview, presented in a dozen web-friendly QuickTime movies by RollingStone.com.

Get ready for the dino-mite sequel, “Jurassic Park III. ” This time around, Paul and Amanda Kirby (William H. Macy and Téa Leoni) persuade paleontologist Dr. Alan Grant (Sam Neill) to give them an aerial tour of Isla Sorna, the infamous breeding ground for dinosaurs run by InGen.

But after their plane crashes on the treacherous island, Grant discovers the couple’s ulterior motive for the trip: to rescue their son, who was stranded there after an accident. Will they find the boy? Can they escape the island’s terrifying reptiles, including the Spinosaurus, InGen’s top secret dino clone?

Find out in U.S. theaters on July 18. But watch the cool new trailer now, including a full-screen version for you broadbanders.

Heath Ledger and “A Knight’s Tale”
In “A Knight’s Tale,” a peasant squire (Heath Ledger) assumes the role of the knight he serves, Sir Ector (Nick Brimble), after Ector dies just one joust away from winning an important tournament. What sounds like standard costume epic fare is actually a pop culture send-up, complete with modern humor references, vintage rock songs by David Bowie, Queen, AC/DC, and Bachman Turner Overdrive, and a special appearance by Geoffrey Chaucer.

Sound like the 1400s you know? Surely you joust. This oddball mix of comedy, action, and romance is now available for viewing in U.S theaters everywhere.

Like to hear more about the film direct from the film's star (and recent big-screen heartthrob) Heath Ledger? Then enjoy this video interview with Ledger at Rollingstone.com.

Think awards shows are just for grownups? No way! Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Awards recognize the favorites of the younger set in the categories of movies, TV, sports, music, and more. Enjoy presenters and performers including Lil’ Bow Wow, Destiny’s Child, and the WWF’s Chyna, among others.

Who walked home with a blimp and who took a slime shower? Find out by watching the highlights over at Nick.com.

Star Wars Videos
Even though Episode II won’t be in movie theaters until 2002, fans of the Star Wars series can enjoy two video documentaries on the Making of Episode II today.

“Here We Go Again,” explores the road taken by George Lucas and his crew in the making of this latest film. And “Wedgie ‘em Out,” introduces the first new flying vessel of Episode II, while exploring the design origins of the Jedi starfighter.

Come to the 2001 Nike Prefontaine Classic Grand Prix
Tune in Sunday, May 27, for the 20001 Prefontaine Classic, the premiere track and field event in the U.S. This year’s competing athletes include Michael Johnson, Maurice Greene, Marion Jones, and Gail Devers.

Fox Sports will be streaming the second hour of the event live, so be sure to come by at 1:00 pm, Pacific time,¹ to see all the action as it happens.

Combine lush harmonies, irresistible musical hooks and doe-eyed good looks, and what do you get?

Identical twins Evan and Jaron Lowenstein, who are basking in the runaway success of their new Columbia CD, “Evan and Jaron.” This pair of 27-year-olds is reaping raves from pop music fans everywhere and were just named two of the most beautiful people of the year by People magazine.

To see what all the fuss is about, watch Evan and Jaron’s new full-length music video, “From My Head to My Heart,” which is so new, it hasn’t even aired on MTV yet.

Wait, there's more. Did you know that when Evan and Jaron go out on tour, they take a portable recording studio right along with them?

Writing for Rolling Stone, Barry Walters has this to say about Exciter: “Depeche Mode’s tenth studio album ranks miraculously high. Produced by Bjork collaborator Mark Bell, Exciter glimmers like a gentle ambient doodle with vocals: The beats are mostly minimal, closer to early Kraftwerk than to current electronica. But because [Martin] Gore’s songwriting is so focused and [Dave] Gahan’s vocal presence is so commanding, the softest songs leap to the foregound like a whisper from a lover.”

And you can hear the entire album by tuning in to the Depeche Mode Listening Party. Beginning today at 9 a.m., Pacific time, it runs through Monday, May 21, at 5 p.m., Pacific time.¹

Spacehog may call Leeds, England, their home, but the band met and formed in New York’s East Village in 1994. RollingStone.com presents an archived concert with the colorful Spacehog, who they say is “known for throwing darts during interviews,” and whose style has been compared to David Bowie’s during his glam period.

Tune in to RollingStone’s Concert series to hear Spacehog recorded live, as well as concerts by Ani DiFranco, the BoDeans, Buffalo Daughter, Morcheeba, Enuff Z’Nuff, and more.

Hailing from Glasgow, Scotland, the pop band Travis plans to release its third album, “The Invisible Band,” on June 12.

But starting May 28, Travis won’t be so invisible. Or, more accurately, they won’t be inaudible. Each day for 12 days, Travis will broadcast a full-length track from “The Invisible Band.” And on June 8, you can hear the album in its entirety by attending one of three online listening parties. For details, visit Travis online.

London calling. Check out the new folk sound of the U.K. in this full-length video from the duo Turin Brakes, presented by Video-C.

Yet another hit from Video-C: be sure to listen in to soulful vocal stylist Lisa Stansfield’s new single, “Let’s Just Call it Love.”

One more listening party for you to attend: this one’s by Static-X, the alternative metal band that hails from Los Angeles. This party runs non-stop, beginning at 9 a.m., Pacific time, on May 18 until 5 p.m., Pacific time, ¹ May 26, and features the tracks from the band’s new album, Machine.

¹In another time zone? Use this handy converter to let you know exactly when to tune in.