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Ringo Starr Not 'Knocked Out' By John Bonham's Drumming
Ringo Starr was never "knocked out" by John Bonham's drum solos.The Beatles drummer was never a fan of the late Led Zeppelin sticksman's lengthy mid-song workouts, as he believes the drummer shouldn't be the focus...
By Bang Showbiz on 30 January 2012
Sir Paul Mccartney: My Dad Inspired The Beatles
Sir Paul McCartney says his father is responsible for the sound of the Beatles. The 69-year-old musician praises his dad James - a keen amateur piano player - for introducing him to music growing up...
By Bang Showbiz on 30 January 2012
Aaron Johnson A Father For Second Time
Aaron Johnson has become a father for the second time.His fiancee Sam Taylor-Wood gave birth to a baby girl earlier this month, joining their 18-month-old daughter Wylda Rae, although a name for the newborn is...
By Bang Showbiz on 25 January 2012
President Obama Sings Al Green's 'Let's Stay Together' (Video)
President Barack Obama took the unexpected step of belting out some lines of Al Green's classic soul track 'Let's Stay Together' at Manhattan's Apollo Theater on Thursday evening (January 19, 2012). The President was thanking...
By Lew Irwin on 20 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
Cee-lo Green Refuses To Apologize To Angry John Lennon Fans
Cee-lo Green has refused to apologise to die-hard John Lennon fans after he altered the lyrics to the legendary Lennon song 'Imagine' in his New Year's Eve performance of the song in Times Square. Cee...
By WENN on 03 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
Cee Lo Green Upsets John Lennon Fans With Lyric Change
On New Year's Eve (December 31, 2011), Cee-lo Green performed his version of John Lennon's hit song 'Imagine' for the Nbc channel's New Year's broadcast in Times Square. However, he upset scores of John Lennon...
By Lew Irwin 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
Paul Mccartney Releasing New Album Featuring Beatles Influences
Paul Mccartney is set to return musically with his first studio release in five years, after confirming that his latest album will be released on February 7th 2012 and will feature a mix of covers...
By WENN on 20 December 2011
Ringo Starr Asks For 'Peace' At Anti-weapons Initiative
Ringo Starr asked for "peace and love" as he launched a new anti-weapons initiative yesterday (08.12.11) on the 31st anniversary of John Lennon's murder.The former Beatles drummer called for tougher sentences for anyone caught with...
By Bang Showbiz on 09 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
Ono Launches Songwriting Contest
Yoko Ono is set to hand out $20,000 (£12,500) in scholarships as part of a songwriting competition launched in memory of her late husband John Lennon.Aspiring songwriters have been asked to submit original compositions for...
By WENN on 06 December 2011
Lennon Put Son Off Having Kids
John Lennon's son Julian is reluctant to have children of his own as he doesn't want a repeat of his own complicated relationship with his father.Julian, now 48, was just five years old when the...
By WENN on 05 December 2011
Paul Mccartney Has Antiseptic Aftershave
Sir Paul McCartney has joked he uses antiseptic cleaner as aftershave.The Beatles legend claimed he always splashes on Dettol liquid after he runs a razor across his face during an interview with Absolute Radio DJ...
By Bang Showbiz on 02 December 2011
George Harrison's Sister Plans Tell-all Book
George Harrison's sister is writing a tell-all book about the Beatles legend.Louise Harrison, the older sister of the late guitarist - who died from lung cancer ten years ago today (29.11.11) at the age of...
By Bang Showbiz on 29 November 2011
John Lennon's To-do List Going Under The Hammer
A list of errands written by John Lennon is expected to fetch at least $4,000 (£2,500) when it goes up for auction this week (begs28Nov11).The scribbled note includes odd jobs like buying marmalade, putting back...
By WENN on 28 November 2011
Pete Townshend Rocks Prince's Trust Gala
Pete Townshend and Boy George topped an impressive bill at the Prince's Trust Rock Gala at the Royal Albert Hall in London last night (23.11.11). The pair were joined by veterans including Chris de Burgh,...
By Bang Showbiz on 24 November 2011
John Lennon's Peace Sign Makes $160,000
A placard made by John Lennon has pulled in nearly $160,000 (£100,000) at an auction in London.The sign, which reads 'Bed Peace', was created by the late Beatle during his 'bed-in' peace protest at a...
By WENN on 16 November 2011
John Lennon's Tooth Sells At Auction
One of John Lennon's rotten teeth has fetched £19,500 at auction. Dentist Michael Zuk purchased the late Beatles legend's molar by telephone bid at the Omega Auction House in Stockport, Greater Manchester, on Saturday (05.11.11),...
By Bang Showbiz on 07 November 2011
John Lennon Tooth Sold To Canadian Dentist
One of John Lennon's teeth has sold for $30,000 (£20,000) at auction.The tooth was snapped up by Canadian dentist Michael Zuk at the sale in Stockport, England on Saturday (05Nov11), with the rotten molar fetching...
By WENN on 07 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
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
Michael Jackson Tops Highest-earning Dead Stars List
Michael Jackson has been named the highest-earning dead celebrity of the past year. The late 'Thriller' hitmaker - who died in June 2009 aged 50 - has topped Forbes' annual list of the Top Earning...
By Bang Showbiz on 26 October 2011
Lennon & Wainwright Sing Material Girl For New York Protesters
John Lennon's son Sean hit the streets of New York with fellow musician Rufus Wainwright on Sunday (23Oct11) to serenade the Occupy Wall Street protesters with an acoustic version of Madonna's Material Girl.The singers became...
By WENN on 24 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
John Lennon's Tooth Up For Auction
One of John Lennon's teeth is heading for the auction block - and the macabre "souvenir" is expected to sell for a jaw-dropping $16,000 (£10,000).The Imagine icon gave the molar to his one-time housekeeper, Dot...
By WENN on 19 October 2011
Alyssa Milano Buys Art For Son
Alyssa Milano has started an art collection for her baby son.The 38-year-old actress and husband David Bugliari welcomed Milo into the world seven weeks ago and they decided to decorate his room in a way...
By Bang Showbiz on 15 October 2011
Sir Paul Mccartney Toasted John Lennon At His Wedding Reception
Sir Paul Mccartney honoured his late pal John Lennon in more ways than one on Sunday (09Oct11) - he toasted the Beatle at his wedding reception.The singer exchanged vows with American heiress Nancy Shevell on...
By WENN on 12 October 2011
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