Latest Beatles News - Page 19
Justin Bieber Enjoying The Beatles No.1 Album
Justin Bieber is the latest of a number of celebrities to rave about The Beatles first ever digital album. The legendary group's 'No. 1s' record became available on iTunes on 6th September 2011 and stars...
By WENN on 21 September 2011
George Harrison Documentary To Premiere In Liverpool
Martin Scorsese's new George Harrison documentary is set to premiere in the U.K. in the Beatle's native Liverpool, England.George Harrison: Living in the Material World opened at Spain's 59th San Sebastian Film Festival on Friday...
By WENN on 16 September 2011
The Beatles Artist Dead At 89
Richard Hamilton, the artist who 'designed' The Beatles iconic The White Album cover, has died at the age of 89.The pop art pioneer passed away on Tuesday (13Sep11). His design for the cover of the...
By WENN on 14 September 2011
Mccartney Is A Granddad Again
Beatles legend Sir Paul Mccartney is a grandfather again - his daughter Mary gave birth to a son on Saturday (03Sep11).Little Sid is Mary's fourth child. Her husband, writer/director Simon Aboud, announced the happy news...
By WENN on 07 September 2011
Harrison's Widow Rallies Stars For Africa Fundraising
Eric Clapton, Selena Gomez, Enrique Iglesias and Ringo Starr are among celebrities who have teamed up with the widow of Beatles star George Harrison to raise money for the victims of drought and famine in...
By WENN on 28 July 2011
Ringo Starr Will Not Be Involved In Olympics Opening
Beatles legend Ringo Starr has removed himself from the line-up of a potential supergroup tipped to perform at the London Olympics next year (12), insisting he will be busy on tour at the time of...
By WENN on 22 July 2011
Emma Stone Stunned To Be Friends With Sir Paul Mccartney
Actress Emma Stone has developed a special relationship with Sir Paul Mccartney after the Beatles legend designed the blackbird feet tattoo on her wrist.The Easy A star admits she still can't believe MCCartney knows her...
By WENN on 19 July 2011
Sir Paul Mccartney Was Advised To Retire At 50
Sir Paul Mccartney's manager advised the rocker to retire at 50 - so the former Beatle got rid of him.MCCartney, who recently turned 69, admits he considered quitting almost 20 years ago - but decided...
By WENN on 01 July 2011
New Documentary Unveils Political Truths About 'Republican' John Lennon
John Lennon was a closet Republican, who felt a little embarrassed by his former radicalism, at the time of his death - according to the tragic Beatles star's last personal assistant.Fred Seaman worked alongside the...
By WENN on 28 June 2011
Starr's Ex Happy He's Found Lasting Love With Bach
Ringo Starr's former fiancee has finally forgiven the Beatle for ending their engagement and romancing Bond girl Barbara Bach - his wife of 30 years.Photographer Nancy Lee Andrews, who dated the drummer throughout the 1970s,...
By WENN on 26 June 2011
Denny Laine: 'Mccartney Swore He'd Never Fall Out With Anyone After Lennon's Death'
Former Wings star Denny Laine has given Beatles fans an insight into Paul Mccartney's reaction to John Lennon's death in a new documentary, revealing his bandmate was "gutted" and in need of musical therapy.Little is...
By WENN on 17 June 2011
Art Garfunkel Gave John Lennon Reunion Advice
John Lennon once turned to Art Garfunkel for advice about a possible Beatles reunion in the mid-1970s.Garfunkel had set aside his ongoing feud with Paul Simon for a series of reunion concerts and Lennon wanted...
By WENN on 17 June 2011
Michael Jackson 'Thriller' Jacket To Sell For $400k?
Michael Jackson's iconic 'Thriller' jacket could sell for as much as $400k when it is auctioned later this month. It is estimated that Jackson's recognisable red-and-black jacket will fetch within the region of $200k-$400k but...
By WENN on 08 June 2011
The Beatles Assistant: 'Lazy Lennon Was Always Sleeping'
The Beatles' longtime assistant Tony Bramwell is convinced the Fab Four would not have recorded as many classics in their later years had it not been for Paul Mccartney - because John Lennon was too...
By WENN on 06 June 2011
Brian Epstein's Life To Be Made Into Biopic
Legendary Beatles manager Brian Epstein's life is to be turned into a biopic, which will unearth secrets about the gay svengali.Broadway producer Vivek Tiwary has been developing the project, titled The Fifth Beatle, for years,...
By WENN on 03 June 2011
Ringo Starr Survived The Blitz
The Beatles star Ringo Starr cheated death when he was just a baby after a Nazi bomb was dropped on his street, according to a new book.The drummer's native Liverpool, England was targeted in German...
By WENN on 27 May 2011
Liam Gallagher Wants Johnny Depp For Beatles Movie
British rocker-turned-film producer Liam Gallagher wants Johnny Depp to take on a starring role in his forthcoming movie about The Beatles.Former Oasis frontman Gallagher is bringing Richard DiLello's book, The Longest Cocktail Party, to life...
By WENN on 23 May 2011
George Harrison Diaries To Be Published
Unseen photographs, personal letters, and diaries written by late Beatles star George Harrison are to be published in an illustrated history of his life.The legendary musician's widow Olivia will reveal dozens of previously unreleased documents...
By World Entertainment News Network on 22 April 2011
Lady Gaga: 'I'm Like Perfectionist Lennon'
Pop singer Lady Gaga has likened herself to Beatles legend John Lennon - because she too is "perpetually unhappy" with her finished products.The Bad Romance hitmaker admits she struggles with such strong bouts of perfectionism...
By WENN on 19 April 2011
The Beatles' First Contract Up For Auction
The Beatles' first recording contract is expected to fetch at least $80,000 (£50,000) when it is put up for grabs at auction.The seven-page document contains the signatures of the band's original line-up, including John W....
By WENN on 10 April 2011
Ringo Starr Gives Drum Kit To Teenage Cancer Survivor
Beatles legend Ringo Starr has made one lucky fan's dreams come true after giving him his drum kit.Brain cancer survivor Alexx Kipp, who also suffers from Tourette's Syndrome, reached out to the rocker through the...
By WENN on 05 April 2011
Beady Eye Releasing The Beatles Cover As Charity Single
Rocker Liam Gallagher has recorded a cover version of The Beatles' Across The Universe in a bid to boost his band's fundraising efforts for disaster-hit Japan.The singer recently recorded the track with his group Beady...
By World Entertainment News Network on 05 April 2011
John Lennon's Peace Tower Lit For Ono Wedding Anniversary
John Lennon's Imagine Peace Tower is lighting up the skies over Iceland again - to celebrate the former Beatles star's marriage to Yoko Ono.The beam-of-light art installation on Vioey Island in Reykjavik was launched by...
By WENN on 23 March 2011
Martin Pays Tribute To Film Composer Barry
BEATLES producer SIR GEORGE MARTIN has added his tribute to late composer JOHN BARRY, who died from a heart attack on Sunday (30Jan11).Martin tells Britain's Channel 4 News, Barry was "probably our most famous film...
By WENN on 31 January 2011
Take That Top Amazon's Music List
British pop stars TAKE THAT have fought off competition from THE BEATLES and MICHAEL JACKSON to be named the best-selling music act ever on website Amazon.co.uk.The group's latest record, Progress, has dominated Britain's album chart...
By WENN on 31 December 2010
Campaigners Slam Ruling On Starr's Home
BEATLES fans have blasted a decision by English Heritage bosses not to save RINGO STARR's birthplace from demolition - branding the ruling "a joke".Earlier this month (Dec10), a preservation order was placed on the famous...
By WENN on 28 December 2010
Albarn Stages Glee Protest Over Beatles Record
GORILLAZ and BLUR star DAMON ALBARN has warned GLEE producers not to contact him about using his songs on the TV show - because he can't forgive them for stealing the BEATLES' U.S. pop chart...
By WENN on 22 December 2010
Mccartney Thrilled With Beatles Itunes Deal
SIR PAUL MCCARTNEY is glad the BEATLES' back catalogue is finally available online - because a "whole new generation" can now find inspiration in their music.The Fab Four's albums and singles were made available on...
By WENN on 17 December 2010
U2 Pay Tribute To Lennon
U2 frontman BONO marked the 30th anniversary of JOHN LENNON's death on Wednesday (08Dec10) by singing BEATLES songs throughout the band's gig in Australia.Lennon was gunned down outside his New York apartment on 8 December,...
By WENN on 09 December 2010
Beatles Song Played As Lennon's Life Ebbed Away
THE BEATLES' classic track ALL MY LOVING was eerily playing on hospital loudspeakers as medics desperately battled to save JOHN LENNON's life.On the 30th anniversary of the iconic musician's death, a witness in the hospital...
By WENN on 08 December 2010
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