25 May,2010 07:52 AM IST | | Agencies
Sir Paul McCartney is to perform at the White House as he receives an award from US President Barack Obama.
The ex-Beatle will appear next week, with the show being broadcast in the US over the summer.
The president and first lady are hosting the show in the East Room on June 2 for an event at which Sir Paul will receive the third Gershwin Prize for Popular Song from the Library of Congress.
Sir Paul hinted at the appearance when he took part in a live webcast last week in which he mentioned the White House.
He told fans, "'If there is an announcement, remember where you heard it first."
Last year the prize -- awarded to musicians for a lifetime of songwriting -- went to Stevie Wonder.
