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Davy Jones' Death Leads To The Monkees Spotify Surge
The recent death of Davy Jones has led to a surge in popularity of The Monkees' songs on the online streaming service Spotify. A Telegraph story today (March 2, 2012) has reported that Spotify saw...
By WENN on 02 March 2012
John Lennon And Mccartney's Childhood Homes Preserved
The childhood homes of Beatles legends John Lennon and Sir Paul Mccartney are to be preserved as national landmarks.Lennon's Mendips duplex on Menlove Avenue in Liverpool, England and MCCartney's house on nearby Forthlin Road have...
By WENN on 29 February 2012
Rare Beatles Holiday Snaps For Sale
Previously unseen pictures of the Beatles on holiday taken by an 11-year-old schoolboy are set to be sold at auction.The musicians were snapped relaxing at a hotel in the British seaside resort of Weston-Super-Mare in...
By WENN on 25 February 2012
27 Beatles Songs Available As Ringtones Exclusively On Itunes
27 BEATLES songs have now been made available for download as ringtones via iTunes. The available tracks are the same tracks that comprise the Fab Four's '1' compilation; a selection of The Beatles' number one...
By Lew Irwin on 22 February 2012
British Film Studio In Administration
One of Britain's top film studios, which has hosted shoots for The Iron Lady, War Horse and The Beatles' movies A Hard Day's Night and Help!, has gone into administration.Twickenham Film Studios, which was due...
By WENN on 20 February 2012
Mccartney: 'Don't Believe Everything About The Beatles'
Paul Mccartney has urged Beatles fans old and new not to believe everything they read or watch about the Fab Four - because books and TV documentaries about the band are often full of errors.The...
By WENN on 16 February 2012
Paul Mccartney Thanks 'The Boys' At Walk Of Fame Ceremony
Sir Paul Mccartney unveiled his own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Thursday (February 9, 2012). The rocker is surprisingly the last of The Beatles to be recognized on the legendary walk of...
By WENN on 10 February 2012
Sir Paul Mccartney Unveils Walk Of Fame Star
Sir Paul Mccartney became the last solo Beatle to get a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Thursday (09Feb12).The singer unveiled the 2,460th star outside the Capitol Records building on Vine Street, where...
By WENN on 10 February 2012
The Beatles Considered Final Gig At The Pyramids
The Beatles considered wrapping up their career with a gig at the Pyramids outside Cairo, Egypt, according to drummer Ringo Starr.Promoting his new album at SiriusXM's Town Hall radio event on Monday night (30Jan12) -...
By WENN on 31 January 2012
Son Of The Man Who Snubbed The Beatles Acquires Fab Four's Early Hits
The son of the man who famously turned down the Beatles has now acquired John Lennon and Paul Mccartney's early hits as a partner at boutique music publisher Round Hill Music.Richard Rowe, whose father DICk...
By WENN on 13 January 2012
Just What Is A 'Pre-nup'? - The Winners And Losers Of Celebrity Divorces
The 2011/12 Christmas and New Year period have been a busy time in the world of celebrity marriages. A string of high profile couples have been revealing news of their weddings and engagements over the...
By Lew Irwin on 05 January 2012
Cee Lo Green Changes 'Imagine' Lyrics, John Lennon Fans Outraged
Cee Lo-green has risked the wrath of some of the most protective fans in history after the singer covered John Lennon's 'Imagine' on Nbc's New Year's Eve concert, changing the words of the famously atheist-suggesting...
By WENN on 03 January 2012
Green Defends Imagine Lyric Change
Cee Lo Green has defended his decision to change the lyrics to John Lennon's Imagine during a live New Year's Eve TV performance, insisting he "meant no disrespect" to the Beatles legend.The Crazy hitmaker received...
By WENN on 02 January 2012
Michael Crawford Became Fifth Beatle During Spanish Trip
Actor/singer Michael Crawford became an honorary member of the Beatles during one magical summer sharing a house in Spain with John Lennon.The Phantom of the Opera star became friends with the musician on the set...
By WENN on 27 December 2011
Sir Paul Mccartney Wraps Up On The Run Tour In Hometown
Beatles legend Sir Paul Mccartney bowed out of his On the Run tour on Tuesday night (20Dec11) in style, playing in his hometown of Liverpool, England.The musician extended his trek in October (11), shortly after...
By WENN on 21 December 2011
John Lennon Doctor Tackled Stalker
John Lennon's optometrist once chased off a mystery man the Beatles legend feared was stalking him.Optometrist Gary Tracy examined Lennon's eyes and provided him with spectacles for four years in the 1970s after the rocker...
By WENN on 08 December 2011
George Harrison Remembered 10 Years After Death
Late Beatles star George Harrison was remembered across the world on Tuesday (29Nov11) as fans marked the 10th anniversary of the musician's death.A series of events were staged in the guitarist's hometown of Liverpool, England...
By WENN on 30 November 2011
George Harrisons Remembered 10 Years After Death
On the 10th anniversary of George Harrison 's death, he'll be remembered in style in his home city of Liverpool, UK with a slew of concerts and ceremonies being planned to mark his life. Harrison,...
By WENN on 29 November 2011
Harrison's Sister Pens Tell-all Book
George Harrison's sister Louise is to break her silence for the first time by releasing a tell-all book about life with the Beatles legend.The late guitarist, who died 10 years ago on Tuesday (29Nov11), was...
By WENN on 29 November 2011
Lost George Harrison Amp Set For Auction
A guitar amplifier used by George Harrison on The Beatles' classic albums Revolver and Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band is to be sold at an auction.The amp was discovered by engineers who spotted the...
By WENN on 29 November 2011
Sir Paul Supports Animal Circus Ban
Beatles legend Sir Paul Mccartney has thrown his support behind a U.K. campaign to ban wild animals in circuses.The superstar, a passionate animal rights activist, is putting pressure on British government officials to enforce the...
By WENN on 14 November 2011
Lennon Clears Up Mccartney Remarks
John Lennon's son Julian insists he was joking when he recently accused his late dad's Beatles bandmate Sir Paul Mccartney of "snubbing" him.Singer/songwriter Julian took to his Facebook.com page last month (Oct11) to apparently blast...
By WENN on 07 November 2011
The Beatles' Sgt. Pepper Album Sleeve Is Most Valuable
An adapted version of The Beatles' album sleeve for Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band has been named the world's most valuable record cover.Sir Peter Blake created the original artwork for the album but it...
By WENN on 04 November 2011
Lennon Fuming Over Mccartney Wedding Snub
John Lennon's son Julian is convinced he has been "snubbed" and "ignored" by Sir Paul Mccartney after the former Beatle failed to invite him to his recent wedding.The music legend married American heiress Nancy Shevell...
By WENN on 03 November 2011
Liam Gallagher To Star In Movie By 'Peep Show' Creator
Liam Gallagher is reportedly making the foray into acting having been cast in the forthcoming Beatles movie 'The Longest Cocktail Party'. Although the former hell raising rocker has been involved with the project for some...
By WENN on 26 October 2011
Sir Paul Mccartney Releases Vegetarian Cookbook
Beatles star Sir Paul Mccartney has asked friends including Gwyneth Paltrow and Kevin Spacey to divulge their favourite vegetarian recipes for a new cookbook.The pop legend, a longtime vegetarian, has co-written the Meat Free Monday...
By WENN on 25 October 2011
One Of John Lennon's Teeth Up For Auction
John Lennon and Beatles' memorabilia has long been known to fetch huge amounts when going under auction, but as time goes on the Fab Four-related lots seem to be getting more and more bizarre, if...
By WENN on 24 October 2011
The Beatles Secretary Tells All For New Film
A woman who served as a personal assistant to The Beatles during their heyday is to lift the lid on her time with the band for a new film.Freda Kelly was the group's secretary from...
By WENN on 24 October 2011
Nancy Shevell Wears Stella Mccartney At Wedding
Nancy Shevell married Sir Paul Mccartney at the Westminster Register Office on Sunday (9th October 2011). The American businesswoman and her new husband both wore creations by Paul's fashion designer daughter Stella Mccartney, reports the...
By WENN on 10 October 2011
George Harrison Tribute Gigs Planned
A pair of free concerts will be held in the Beatles' native city of Liverpool, England to mark 10 years since the death of guitarist George Harrison.The musician died of lung cancer on 29 November,...
By WENN on 09 October 2011
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