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Phil Spector Dies Aged 81 Of Coronavirus Complications
Phil Spector has died aged 81 of coronavirus complications.The legendary music producer - who worked with some of the world's biggest artists including Tina Turner, The Beatles and The Ramones and was the creator of...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 17 January 2021
Mary Mccartney To Direct Tell-all Abbey Road Studios Doc If These Walls Could Sing
Mary McCartney is set to direct 'If These Walls Could Sing’, an upcoming documentary about Abbey Road Studios.The Beatles are synonymous with the iconic recording space in St John’s Wood, London, which was renamed in...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 12 January 2021
Short Songs For The Shortest Day: When Brevity Is A Necessity You'll Want This Playlist
When time is of the essence and you need a quick fix you require some succinct songs to get you through the day. On the shortest day of the year your time is precious but...
By Andrew Lockwood in Music / Festivals on 21 December 2020
Peter Jackson Gives Fans Preview Of The Beatles: Get Back Film
Peter Jackson has given fans a sneak preview of the upcoming Beatles film, 'The Beatles: Get Back'.The hotly-anticipated documentary, which features 56-hours of never-before-seen footage of the iconic Liverpool band, is set to hit cinemas...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 21 December 2020
Sir Paul Mccartney Predicts No 2021 Glastonbury
Sir Paul McCartney doesn't expect to be headlining Glastonbury next year.The 78-year-old Beatles legend had been due to top the bill at the musical extravaganza this June but it was cancelled due to the coronavirus...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 18 December 2020
Dizzee Rascal Vows To Stick Around As Long As Sir Paul Mccartney
Dizzee Rascal is planning on having as long a career as Sir Paul McCartney.The 'Bonkers' rapper looks up to The Beatles legend, who is still releasing music and playing shows at the age of 78,...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 30 October 2020
Paul Mccartney 'Finishes Work On Final Album In Trilogy'
Sir Paul McCartney has reportedly finally finished the third in a trilogy of solo albums.The Beatles legend - who released his debut solo LP 'McCartney' in 1970 and followed with 'McCartney II' a decade later...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 21 October 2020
Sir Paul Mccartney Drops Cryptic Clues About Mccartney Iii
Sir Paul McCartney has been dropping hints about the release of 'McCartney III'.After The Beatles split, the 78-year-old musician released ‘McCartney’ in 1970 and followed it up with ‘McCartney II’ a decade later.Just recently eagle-eyed...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 20 October 2020
John Lennon's Imagine Piano Sent To Strawberry Field Exhibition By George Michael Estate
John Lennon's piano used to compose and record his 1971 solo hit, 'Imagine', is on display at Liverpool's Strawberry Field exhibition in honour of the late Beatles legend's 80th birthday (09.10.20), courtesy of the estate...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 07 October 2020
Paul Mccartney: Not Reuniting With John Lennon Would've Been Heartache
Sir Paul McCartney is thankful he got to reunite with John Lennon before his passing.The Beatles legend has admitted he would have been heartbroken if he hadn't reconnected with the group's late frontman before his...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 29 September 2020
Taylor Swift Breaks Billboard Record Previously Held By Whitney Houston
Taylor Swift has broken a Billboard 200 chart record previously held by the late Whitney Houston.The 'Shake It Off' hitmaker's latest LP, 'folklore', has returned to the top of the US chart, and has now...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 28 September 2020
John Lennon's Killer Apologises To Yoko Ono
John Lennon's killer has apologised to Yoko Ono.Mark David Chapman - who murdered the Beatles legend in New York in 1980 - was denied parole for the 11th time last month, and a transcript of...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 22 September 2020
New John Lennon Biography Exploring Final Year Of His Life
A new John Lennon biography will explore the final year of his life.Drawing on new interviews, music historian Kenneth Womack's book 'John Lennon 1980: The Last Days In The Life' is set to delve into...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 04 September 2020
Toots And The Maytals Singer Toots Hibbert In Hospital
Toots and the Maytals singer Toots Hibbert has been hospitalised in an intensive care unit with suspected COVID-19.The 77-year-old reggae legend is being treated at a private facility in the Corporate Area of Kingston, Jamaica,...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 01 September 2020
John Lennon's Killer Denied Parole For 11th Time
John Lennon's killer Mark David Chapman has been denied parole for the 11th time.The 65-year-old criminal - who shot the Beatles legend outside his Manhattan apartment in December 1980 - is now set to spend...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 27 August 2020
Paul Mccartney: Social Media Puts Pressure On People
Sir Paul McCartney wouldn't want to have become famous in the age of social media.The 78-year-old singer thinks there is a lot of ''pressure'' in making Instagram profiles seem interesting and though he's happy to...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 16 August 2020
Paul Mccartney: I Was My Own Psychiatrist
Sir Paul McCartney didn't have ''much time'' to have mental health problems at the height of his musical fame.The 78-year-old Beatles legend has admitted that fame has had an impact on his wellbeing, causing him...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 11 August 2020
Paul Mccartney Found John Lennon Diss Song 'Hurtful'
Sir Paul McCartney has admitted he found his late Beatles bandmate John Lennon's song 'How Do You Sleep?' ''hurtful''.The track from Lennon's 1971 solo album, 'Imagine', was penned after McCartney successfully dissolved the Beatles partnership...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 05 August 2020
Ringo Starr Reveals Impact Black Music Had On Beatles Sound
Sir Ringo Starr says The Beatles were heavily influenced by the likes of Little Richard and Sister Rosetta Tharpe.The legendary drummer - who celebrated his 80th birthday on Tuesday (07.07.20) - has opened up the...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 08 July 2020
The Beatles Snubbed Reunion Because Of Shark
The Beatles rejected £50 million for a reunion concert because of an 18ft Great White Shark.The quartet split in 1970 but were offered a huge sum - which would be worth around £200 million...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 06 July 2020
Ringo Starr Announces Livestream Birthday Concert With Paul Mccartney And More
Sir Ringo Starr has announced a special livestream benefit show for his 80th birthday.The Beatles legend - who has held special 'Peace and Love' celebratory concerts to mark his birthday on July 7 for the...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 01 July 2020
Sir Paul Mccartney's Song Therapy
Sir Paul McCartney thinks songwriting is like ''talking to a psychiatrist''.The Beatles legend still gets a ''buzz'' when he writes a new track and finds it incredibly useful to be able to pour his troubles...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 10 June 2020
Beatles Photographer Astrid Kirchherr Dies Aged 81
Astrid Kirchherr has died aged 81.The German photographer - who helped The Beatles develop their iconic style through her early shots of the band - sadly passed away last week a few days before her...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 18 May 2020
Gavin Rossdale: Fronting A Band On Acoustic Guitar Is My Idea Of Slow Torture
Gavin Rossdale has compared performing on stage with an acoustic guitar and fronting a band to ''slow torture''.The Bush frontman's alternative rock group are releasing a record inspired by heavy metal, 'The Kingdom', and the...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 04 May 2020
Sir Mick Jagger: The Rolling Stones Are Better Than The Beatles
Sir Mick Jagger thinks the Rolling Stones are better than The Beatles.The 76-year-old rocker made the comment as he responded to Sir Paul McCartney's notion that his band was better than the Stones.Whilst the 'Live...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 25 April 2020
Paul Mccartney Hails Billie Eilish 'Very Special'
Sir Paul McCartney has hailed Billie Eilish ''very special'' after they had a FaceTime call.The Beatles legend revealed he spoke with the 'No Time To Die' hitmaker via the video conference app after his fashion...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 16 April 2020
Sir Paul Mccartney Praises Community Spirit
Sir Paul McCartney has praised the community spirit he's seen amid the coronavirus pandemic.The 77-year-old singer admitted he initially worried strict lockdown measures put in place around the world to slow the spread of the...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 15 April 2020
Paul Mccartney Had Too Much 'Emotional Pain To Carry On With Beatles
Sir Paul McCartney has insisted there was too much ''emotional pain'' to carry on The Beatles without John Lennon.The group went their separate ways in 1970 after the singer - who was shot dead in...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 15 April 2020
Sir Paul Mccartney's Hey Jude Lyrics Sell For $910,000
Sir Paul McCartney's handwritten lyrics for 'Hey Jude' have sold for $910,000 at auction.The iconic song - which was released in August 1968 - is one of the Beatles' most popular singles, and according to...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 11 April 2020
Music To Inspire You To Experience Nature [Playlist]
As much as the majority of us are quarantined within the confines of our home, we are, at least, allowed to go out from some fresh air and exercise. And it's important that you take...
By Holly Mosley in Music / Festivals on 09 April 2020
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