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James Brown's Suit Goes Up For Auction
James Brown's white and orange suit, a shirt worn by The Beatles legend John Lennon during a family holiday, and several outfits sported by Lady Gaga are among items of rock 'n' roll memorabilia going...
By WENN on 31 October 2012
'Yoko Ono Didn't Break Up The Beatles' Says Paul Mccartney
Sir Paul McCartney claims Yoko Ono had nothing to do with The Beatles splitting up.The group - made up of Paul, John Lennon, Ringo Starr and George Harrison - split up in 1970, but Paul...
By Bang Showbiz on 29 October 2012
On The Shelves: UK Album Release Round-up, October 29, 2012: Neil Young, Madness, Kylie Minogue, Calvin Harris, Skyfall Ost
Psychedelic Pill is the 35th studio album from Neil Young and was written and recorded in collaboration with his sometime band, Crazy Horse, marking their first album of original material since Greendale...
By Hayley Avron in Music / Festivals on 29 October 2012
Paul Mccartney: Yoko Wasn't To Blame For Beatles Split
Sir Paul McCartney has insisted Yoko Ono wasn't responsible for the end of The Beatles.The 70-year-old musician has attempted to end decades of anger directed at the Japanese artist for the band's demise in 1970...
By Bang Showbiz on 29 October 2012
John Lennon's 72nd Birthday Celebrated, His Legacy Lives On
There are few people that have ever lived, who have changed the world and made such an enormous impact, that subsequently results in their memory being upheld, almost as sacred, all over the world, decades...
By Michael West on 10 October 2012
I Love The Beatles But It’S Time To Move On: Jarvis Cocker Reviews John Lennon Letters Book
Jarvis Cocker has reviewed the latest book to be have been published about The Beatles. 'The John Lennon Letters', edited by Hunter Davies, is a collection of missives from the late Beatles’ songwriter, dating from...
By Hayley Avron in Music / Festivals on 10 October 2012
John Lennon Slammed Mccartneys In Angry Note
John Lennon ordered Sir Paul Mccartney's wife Linda to "shut up" and branded her "insane" in a furious rant after The Beatles broke up.A series of previously unseen letters penned by the late Imagine hitmaker...
By WENN on 09 October 2012
Simon Fuller Launches Parlophone Bid
Simon Fuller has launched a bid to buy Parlophone records.The manager and businessman behind 'American Idol' has partnered with Island Records founder Chris Blackwell to offer £350 million for the British label, after parent company...
By Bang Showbiz on 09 October 2012
Mumford & Sons Match Beatles U.s. Chart Feat
Folk rockers Mumford & Sons have matched a Beatles record in the U.S. by becoming the first band since the Fab Four to land six hits in the Billboard Hot 100 pop charts.The British four-piece's...
By WENN on 06 October 2012
New Tour Footage Of The Rolling Stones Emerges
The Rolling Stones can't let their long-time rivals The Beatles hog the limelight even after 50 years in the business. The two bands who blazed a trail throughout the 1960s are both celebrating their 50th...
By Contributor in Music / Festivals on 05 October 2012
Record Breaking Choir Gathering In Liverpool For The Beatles’ 50th Anniversary
Today marks the 50th anniversary of The Beatles’ first hit song, ‘Love Me Do’ (October 5, 2012). To mark the occasion, a choir of 1631 people gathered in the band’s home town of Liverpool to...
By Hayley Avron on 05 October 2012
Brian Epstein Bought 10,000 Copies Of ‘Love Me Do’ To Ensure The Beatles Chart Success
A new documentary charting the rise of The Beatles has revealed that the band’s manager, Brian Epstein, was partly responsible for their initially success after he bought 10,000 copies of the group’s first single ‘Love...
By Joe Wilde on 05 October 2012
Ringo Starr Warns Fans Against Unauthorised Biography
Beatles legend Ringo Starr has warned fans against buying an "unauthorised" book about his life because he is "not participating" in the project.New York Post writer Michael Starr is working on a biography of the...
By WENN on 04 October 2012
New 'Chip Shop' Footage From The Beatles Magical Mystery Tour Emerges
New clips showing The Beatles in their prime have been revealed on thespace.org. The footage of the fab four was believed to have been shot whilst they were filming the documentary The Magical Mystery Tour...
By Contributor in Music / Festivals on 02 October 2012
The Beatles' Chip Shop Footage Set To Be Released
Unseen footage of The Beatles in a chip shop is set to be released. The Space is due to show behind the scenes footage of the 'Hey Jude' group - Sir Paul McCartney, George Harrison,...
By Bang Showbiz on 02 October 2012
Magical Mystery Tour: Unseen Footage Of The Beatles In Fish And Chip Shop Unveiled
Unseen footage of The Beatles visiting a Taunton fish and chip shop in 1967 has been uncovered by an Arena documentary team. The original scenes were part of footage show as the band were en...
By Hayley Avron in Movies / TV / Theatre on 02 October 2012
Unseen Beatles Footage Captures Their 'Fabulous World'
Unseen footage of The Beatles' captures the ''fabulous world'' of the band ''perfectly''.The legendary musicians - Sir Paul McCartney, George Harrison, John Lennon and Ringo Star - are seen behind the scenes of their 1967...
By Bang Showbiz on 02 October 2012
Bestival Closes With Triumphant Headline Slot From Stevie Wonder
Last night's Bestival set from Stevie Wonder was a master-class in how to deliver a festival headline set. It had been a triumphant festival overall, thanks in no small part to the sunshine. The 2012...
By Lew Irwin on 10 September 2012
Painting By The Beatles Heading To Auction
A painting created by The Beatles is set to go under the hammer in New York next week (begs10Sep12).The Let It Be hitmakers were forced to hole up inside their Toyko, Japan hotel room back...
By WENN on 07 September 2012
Early Ringo Starr Tapes Unearthed
Recordings featuring The Beatles drummer Ringo Starr before he found fame with the Fab Four have been discovered in a basement.The previously unheard sessions, from 1960, contain performances by Rory Storm and the Hurricanes -...
By WENN on 04 September 2012
Ringo Starr Is World's Richest Drummer
The Beatles legend Ringo Starr has been named the world's richest drummer ahead of Phil Collins and Dave Grohl.The veteran musician came top in the list compiled by website Celebritynetworth.com with an estimated fortune of...
By WENN on 28 August 2012
John Lennon's Tooth Moulded Into New Sculpture
A Canadian artist has incorporated a piece of John Lennon's tooth into a new clay model of The Beatles icon.The tragic star's tooth was sold off at the Omega Auction House in Stockport, England last...
By WENN on 18 August 2012
Arctic Monkeys Beatles Cover Soars Up Itunes Singles Chart
Arctic Monkeys' cover of 'Come Together' by The Beatles is quickly climbing up the UK singles chart, according to Nme.com today (July 30, 2012). The band played the track as part of the Olympics opening...
By Lew Irwin on 30 July 2012
Bruce Springsteen And The E Street Band Announce 16 New Tour Dates
Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band are extending their already-hefty world tour, Billboard have announced. The Jersey band are currently nearing the end of an 11 week venture out on the road, where they...
By Lew Irwin on 27 July 2012
Is The New Beatles Album The Most Pointless Compilation Ever?
The Beatles are celebrating the 50th anniversary of their first hit and boy are they not bothered if anyone knows about it. To mark the occasion of the group's first UK Top 40 singles hit...
By WENN on 25 July 2012
Rare The Beatles First U.s. Album Sells For $15,000
A rare edition of The Beatles' debut U.S. album has gone under the hammer for $15,000 (£9,581).Introducing... The Beatles hit shelves in America in early 1964, but due to a late release stemming from legal...
By WENN on 19 July 2012
Officials Warn Madonna: We'll Cut You Off Like Bruce Springsteen!
It doesn't matter how big a star you are, if you go over curfew you'll be getting cut - that's the message that promoters Live Nation gave out over the weekend during Bruce Springsteen 's...
By WENN on 16 July 2012
25 Years Later, Paul Simon Reunites With 'Graceland' Collaborators
It was a special moment for Paul Simon last night in London (July 15, 2012) as he reunited with some of the faces that helped him to make his true seminal solo album 'Graceland', as...
By WENN on 16 July 2012
New The Beatles Photos Published
Unpublished photographs of The Beatles at work in a recording studio at the height of their fame are to be revealed in a new book.The candid shots include an image showing John Lennon and Paul...
By WENN on 03 July 2012
Ringo Starr: 'My Sons Won't Be Part Of Beatles Kids Band'
Ringo Starr's sons have wrecked the dreams of Beatles fans hoping to see the kids of the Fab Four onstage together, insisting they won't be a part of such a concept.The idea was suggested by...
By WENN on 27 June 2012
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