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Sir Paul McCartney has performed at the White House after picking up an award from US President Barack Obama.

The former Beatle, 67, played as part of a concert in his honour, having been presented with the third annual Gershwin Prize for Popular Song.

Among the songs he performed for the Obama family was the ballad Michelle, with lyrics directed to the First Lady.

Other performers in the East Room gig included the Foo Fighters' Dave Grohl, Corinne Bailey Rae and Stevie Wonder. - BBC