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John Lennon's Mansion On The Market
John Lennon's former mansion home in Surrey, England is up for sale.The St George's Hill-area estate near Weybridge, which the Beatles legend and his first wife Cynthia called home between 1964 and 1968, is on...
By WENN on 15 August 2012
John Lennon's Former Home On Market For 15m
John Lennon's former home has gone up for sale for £15 million. The late music legend wrote a number of tracks for The Beatles' eighth studio album, the seminal 'Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band',...
By Bang Showbiz on 15 August 2012
Spice Girls Reunite At London Closing Ceremony
The Spice Girls reunited to perform at the Closing Ceremony of the London Olympics tonight (12.08.12).The 90s girl band - made up of Victoria Beckham, Geri Halliwell, Mel B, Emma Bunton and Mel C -...
By Bang Showbiz on 12 August 2012
Paul Mccartney Glad Beatles Never Reunited
Sir Paul McCartney is glad The Beatles never reunited. The legendary 'Get Back' band ended in 1969 amidst legal wrangling and the bassist-and-singer - one of the surviving two members of the group, alongside Ringo...
By Bang Showbiz on 26 July 2012
Elton John 'Apprehensive' About Ibiza Performance
Sir Elton John was ''apprehensive'' about performing in Ibiza. The 'Rocket Man' singer recently reworked some of his classic hits with Australian dance duo Pnau and took to the stage on the party island to...
By Bang Showbiz on 19 July 2012
Bob Dylan's New Album Features Lennon Tribute
Bob Dylan's new album Tempest will feature a tribute to John Lennon.The singer/songwriter's 35th studio release will include the track Roll on John, which features lyrics from multiple Beatles songs, including A Day in the...
By WENN on 18 July 2012
Yoko Ono And Sean Lennon Launch Artists Against Fracking
John Lennon's widow Yoko Ono and their son Sean have launched a celebrity coalition campaigning against drilling techniques in the natural gas industry which could cause the contamination of water sources across America.The mother and...
By WENN on 16 July 2012
Stars Team Up In A Bid To Improve Control Of Weapons Around The World
Rockers Coldplay, John Lennon's widow Yoko Ono and singer Annie Lennox have teamed up to urge world leaders to regulate the international arms trade.Representatives from more than 190 governments met in New York on Monday...
By WENN on 02 July 2012
Paul Mccartney 'Lost It' When Performed With Brian Wilson
Sir Paul McCartney ''lost it'' when he got to perform with Brian Wilson.The Beatles legend sang at a charity concert on the Beach Boys star's hit 'God Only Knows' and admits he was very overwhelmed...
By Bang Showbiz on 02 July 2012
Paul Mccartney: 'Music Has Healing Powers'
Sir Paul McCartney believes in the ''healing power'' of music.The Beatles legend insists song has a ''powerful'' effect and even claims to have cured a headache by listening to one of his favourite records.Speaking on...
By Bang Showbiz on 28 June 2012
Yoko Ono Gave Smiling A Chance
Yoko Ono had to force herself to smile after the death of her husband John Lennon.The Japanese artist was inconsolable with grief after the iconic musician was shot dead in 1980 by deranged fan Mark...
By Bang Showbiz on 21 June 2012
Yoko Ono Opens London Art Exhibit
John Lennon's widow Yoko Ono has launched her first art show in London in a decade.To The Light features a collection of contemporary installations, performance videos and conceptual paintings the singer/artist has produced throughout her...
By WENN on 21 June 2012
Chris Jericho: All Music Goes Back To The Beatles
Chris Jericho thinks all modern music is influenced by The Beatles.The Fozzy frontman says that even his band's brand of heavy metal stems from the melodies of John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo...
By Bang Showbiz on 25 May 2012
Tributes Flood In For Robin Gibb
Stars have paid tribute to Bee Gees star Robin Gibb, who lost his battle with cancer last night (20.05.12).The music world has been rocked by the loss of the singer/ songwriter - who sold over...
By Bang Showbiz on 21 May 2012
Tributes Flood In For Robin Gibb
Stars have paid tribute to Bee Gees star Robin Gibb, who lost his battle with cancer last night (20.05.12).The music world has been rocked by the loss of the singer/ songwriter - who sold over...
By Bang Showbiz on 21 May 2012
Morrissey, John Lennon & Jimi Hendrix On Ultimate Icon Shortlist
Morrissey, Amy Winehouse, Jimi Hendrix, Liam Gallagher and John Lennon have been shortlisted for British rock bible Nme's Ultimate Icon Award.Arctic Monkeys frontman Alex Turner, David Bowie and Kurt Cobain also make the list to...
By WENN on 18 May 2012
Rare 'Abbey Road' Beatles Photograph Could Be Yours
A rare photograph of The Beatles walking the "wrong way" across the Abbey Road pedestrian crossing is going up for auction, and should fetch around 9,000 pounds. The version found on the group's 1969 album...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 16 May 2012
John Lennon's Murderer Transferred To New Prison
John Lennon's killer Mark David Chapman has been transferred to a new prison after spending 31 years in a maximum security facility in Attica, New York.Chapman gunned down the Beatles legend outside his Big Apple...
By WENN on 16 May 2012
Julian Lennon Records With Aerosmith
John Lennon's musician son Julian is to feature on Aerosmith's next album.The British rocker was recruited by Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler to contribute back-up vocals for the Walk This Way hitmakers' forthcoming release. Lennon has...
By WENN on 15 May 2012
John Sinclair To Stage Gig For Freedom Rally Anniversary
Veteran poet and activist John Sinclair is to celebrate the 40th anniversary of his famed Freedom Rally with a special event in London in memory of John Lennon.The protest, in Ann Arbor, Michigan, brought together...
By WENN on 09 May 2012
Mad Men Producers Shell Out $250,000 For Beatles Track
The producers of Mad Men have shelled out an impressive sum of $250,000 in order to use a Beatles song in one of their new episodes. The New York Daily News revealed today that the...
By Lew Irwin on 09 May 2012
Guitar Pioneer Bert Weedon Dies
Pioneering guitarist Bert Weedon, who was credited as a major influence on a generation of rockers including John Lennon, Eric Clapton, and Brian May, has died at the age of 91.Weedon was the first British...
By WENN on 20 April 2012
Julian Lennon Worried About Repeating John's 'Mistakes'
Julian Lennon doesn't want to repeat the ''mistakes'' his father John Lennon did. The 49-year-old singer was the result of the late Beatles legend's first marriage to Cynthia Powell, and he admits he always delayed...
By Bang Showbiz on 11 April 2012
Ringo Starr's Sickening Stage Fright
Ringo Starr gets such bad stage fright he is often sick before performances.The Beatles legend says despite being a star for over 50 years he still suffers from nerves and is scared about getting on...
By Bang Showbiz on 10 April 2012
Julian Lennon Despises Biopics About Dad
Julian Lennon refuses to watch biopics about his father John Lennon because inaccuracies about The Beatles legend infuriate him.Singer Julian, John's son with his first wife Cynthia, has no interest in watching biographical films about...
By WENN on 05 April 2012
James Mccartney To Form The Beatles 2.0 With Sean Lennon?
Paul MCCartney's son, James Mccartney, has hinted that The Beatles - The Next Generation is a distinct possibility. In an interview with the Bbc, James explained that the idea of The Beatles: Version 2.0, featuring...
By WENN on 04 April 2012
The Sons Of The Beatles To Form Band?
The sons of The Beatles are considering forming a band.James McCartney - son of Sir Paul, the legendary group's bassist - has discussed playing with the offspring of drummer Ringo Starr, singer and guitarist John...
By Bang Showbiz on 03 April 2012
Ono Dismisses Lennon Bulimia Claims
Yoko Ono has dismissed reports her late husband John Lennon suffered from an eating disorder.Author Debra Sharon Davis alleges in her book BackStage Pass Vip that Lennon had issues with food and would make himself...
By WENN on 07 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
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
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