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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
Elizabeth Taylor Queen Of Posthumous Celeb Earnings, Toppling King-of-pop Michael Jackson From The Top Spot
After her death last year aged 79, just two years after her great friend Michael Jackson, Elizabeth Taylor has become the world's highest grossing dead celebrity, according to Forbes. This result sees the growth of...
By Lorna Greville in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 30 October 2012
'You Can't Blame Yoko For Anything': Paul Mccartney Sits Down With David Frost
For four decades Beatles fans have blamed Yoko Ono for the band's demise. However, in a revealing interview with Sir Paul McCartney, the legendary singer has shed light on many aspects of himself and the...
By Lorna Greville in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 29 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
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
Elizabeth Taylor Named Highest-earning Dead Celebrity
Dame Elizabeth Taylor has surpassed Michael Jackson as the highest-earning dead celebrity in the past year. The late actress' estate amassed a staggering $210 million last year mainly thanks to the auction of Elizabeth's jewellery,...
By Bang Showbiz on 24 October 2012
Julian Lennon Landed Aerosmith Role Over Steven Tyler's Shower Singing
John Lennon's musician son Julian landed a collaboration with Aerosmith after he caught the band's frontman STEVEN TYLER singing in the shower during a stay at a hotel in Los Angeles.Lennon joined the group in...
By WENN on 19 October 2012
Elton John Unveils Footage Of John Lennon Duet
Sir Elton John has unveiled extraordinary footage of his famous onstage performance of Empty Garden with John Lennon in New York.The painstakingly restored film, shot by a fan, is the only known colour footage of...
By WENN on 15 October 2012
John Lennon's Imagine Banned From Funeral Services
John Lennon's classic song Imagine has been banned from dozens of church funeral services in the U.K. over its controversial lyrics.Despite being one of the best-loved songs of all time, religious leaders are declining to...
By WENN on 15 October 2012
Lady Gaga Wants To 'Cry' Over Unreleased Songs
Lady Gaga wants to ''cry'' because there are so many songs she has recorded but cannot release.The 'Born This Way' hitmaker has put out two full albums since debut single 'Just Dance' in 2009, but...
By Bang Showbiz on 12 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
Lady Gaga Wins Peace Award From John Lennon And Yoko Ono
Lady Gaga will be awarded the LennonOno Grant For Peace award.The 'Edge Of Glory' hitmaker has been chosen for the prize - in memory of late The Beatles musician John Lennon - for her commitment...
By Bang Showbiz on 08 October 2012
Pussy Riot Use John Lennon Award Cash For Freedom Fight
Jailed Russian punks Pussy Riot are using a cash grant from John Lennon's widow Yoko Ono to fund their fight for freedom.Three members of the controversial group - Nadezhda Tolokonnikova, Maria Alekhina and Yekaterina Samutsevich...
By WENN on 05 October 2012
Lady Gaga To Receive John Lennon Award
Lady Gaga is to be honoured for her political activism by Yoko Ono with a special award in memory of her late husband John Lennon.The pop superstar will be handed the biennial LennonOno Grant For...
By WENN on 05 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
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
John Lennon Art Exhibition To Open In New York
An exhibition featuring artwork by the late John Lennon is set to open in New York this week (begs01Oct12) to mark what would have been his 72nd birthday.The Beatles icon's widow, Yoko Ono, will present...
By WENN on 02 October 2012
Neil Young And Foo Fighters Lead Central Park Poverty Awareness Concert
Neil Young and Foo Fighters were among the star attractions at Saturday night’s Global Citizen Festival in Central Park. The concert was held in order to raise awareness about issues surrounding poverty and according to...
By Hayley Avron on 01 October 2012
Liam Gallagher's Lennon Praise
Liam Gallagher prefers John Lennon to Sir Paul McCartney.Although the Beady Eye rocker is a huge admirer of both Beatles legends he says his alliances will always be with the late John, because he was...
By Bang Showbiz on 20 September 2012
Pussy Riot To Be Honoured By Yoko Ono
John Lennon's widow Yoko Ono is to pay tribute to jailed Russian punk band Pussy Riot by handing them a special award in honour of her late husband.The band attracted worldwide attention in February (12)...
By WENN on 19 September 2012
Lady Gaga's Twickenham Show Kick Starts UK Leg Of 'Born This Way' Tour
Lady Gaga kick started the UK leg of her 'Born This Way' tour at Twickenham last night and did so in typical Gaga-esque fashion. The 26-year-old singer played a set that saw her utilise a...
By Lew Irwin on 09 September 2012
John Lennon Killer Claims He Didn't Target Him
John Lennon's killer claims he didn't target the Beatles singer.The 'Imagine' hitmaker was shot dead outside his New York apartment in December 1980 by Mark Chapman but he claims he only killed him because he...
By Bang Showbiz on 30 August 2012
John Lennon's Murderer Planned To Live With Christian Minister
John Lennon's murderer Mark David Chapman had planned to live and work with a Christian minister in New York if he had been granted parole.The 57 year old, who fatally shot the Beatles icon outside...
By WENN on 29 August 2012
Sean Lennon Warns About Fracking In Opinion Piece
John Lennon's son Sean has issued a public plea to officials in New York to ban hydraulic fracturing projects in the state to preserve natural land that is "on the verge" of destruction.The Beatles legend's...
By WENN on 28 August 2012
Yoko Ono To Host Anti-fracking Event In New York
John Lennon's widow Yoko Ono and the couple's son Sean are set to host an event against hydraulic fracturing in New York City on Wednesday (29Aug12) to protest drilling for natural gas.The mother and son...
By WENN on 25 August 2012
John Lennon's Killer Mark Chapman Denied Parole: Will He Ever Be Released?
Mark David Chapman, the man responsible for John Lennon 's death has been denied parole for the seventh time, prison officials said on Thursday (August 23, 2012). Mr Chapman, who shot dead the legendary Beatles...
By WENN on 23 August 2012
John Lennon's Killer Denied Parole Again
John Lennon's murderer Mark David Chapman has been denied parole for the seventh time.Chapman appeared before a panel of officials in New York state on Wednesday (22Aug12) but his release from prison was denied by...
By WENN on 23 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
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