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Ono Recreates Lennon's Anti-war Poster
YOKO ONO is recreating JOHN LENNON's famous billboard peace protest for the digital age - she's produced a downloadable version of his "War Is Over" poster in 100 different languages.The late Beatles legend hit headlines...
By WENN on 15 December 2010
Mccartney Thankful For Renewed Lennon Friendship
SIR PAUL MCCARTNEY will forever be grateful he had the chance to patch up his differences with JOHN LENNON before his pal's untimely death, because he wouldn't have been able to live with the guilt...
By WENN on 10 December 2010
Dion Sings Imagine For Lennon
CELINE DION honoured the late JOHN LENNON during an appearance on U.S. TV on Wednesday (08Dec10), singing an emotional rendition of his hit song IMAGINE.The music legend was shot outside his New York apartment block...
By WENN on 09 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
Last Christmas The Most Downloaded Christmas Song
Recent trend suggests Wham's classic 1984 track Last Christmas is the most downloaded Christmas song, the track written by George Michael was one of the bands most successful tracks.The second most downloaded song was Mariah...
By Lew Irwin on 07 December 2010
Sean Lennon's Fame Fears
JOHN LENNON's son SEAN has developed a fear of fame since his rock star dad was killed by an obsessed BEATLES fan 30 years ago.The Fab Four legend was gunned down outside his New York...
By WENN on 06 December 2010
Michael Jackson's Clothes Sell For Thousands At Auction
A glove and hat worn by Michael Jackson sold for over $400,000 at auction on Saturday (04.12.10). The items, a fedora which sold for $72,000 and a glove which reached $330,000, were part of the...
By Bang Showbiz on 06 December 2010
Gibb Still Cherishes First Lennon Meeting In Exclusive Club
BEE GEES star BARRY GIBB will always cherish the memory of his first meeting with JOHN LENNON after bumping into the BEATLES legend in an exclusive London club.The sibling group had just started to make...
By WENN on 06 December 2010
Beatles Memorabilia Set For Auction
JOHN LENNON's handwritten lyrics for the BEATLES song I'M ONLY SLEEPING are expected to fetch up to $525,000 (£350,000) when they go up for auction in London next month (Dec10).The late rocker scribbled down the...
By WENN on 23 November 2010
Ono's Joy At Beatles Itunes Deal
YOKO ONO is delighted THE BEATLES music is finally available to download - because it makes a fitting 70th birthday tribute to her late husband JOHN LENNON.The Fab Four's albums and singles were made available...
By WENN on 17 November 2010
Lady Gaga Takes Out Restraining Order Against Fan
Lady Gaga has obtained a restraining order against a fan who allegedly sent her a death threat.The 'Alejandro' singer took action against Russian Anastasia Obukhova, 26, who had threatened to shoot her in the head.In...
By Bang Showbiz on 11 November 2010
Keith Richards Writes Song With Mccartney
Keith Richards and Sir Paul McCartney have written a song together. Legendary Rolling Stones guitarist Keith said the collaboration came about after he met his old 60s chart rival, former Beatle Paul, on holiday.He wrote...
By Bang Showbiz on 27 October 2010
Jackson Is Top-earning Dead Celebrity
MICHAEL JACKSON has topped a list of the highest-earning deceased celebrities, making more money in the past year than ELVIS PRESLEY and JOHN LENNON.The Thriller icon, who died in June last year (09), posthumously pulled...
By WENN on 26 October 2010
Aaron Johnson For Jack The Giant Killer?
Aaron Johnson is favourite to star in 'Jack the Giant Killer'. The 'Kick-Ass' actor is favoured by director Bryan Singer to take the lead role in the project based on the fairytale 'Jack and the...
By Bang Showbiz on 22 October 2010
Lady Gaga's Fan Fears
Lady Gaga makes her bodyguard watch over her while she sleeps.The 'Poker Face' hitmaker is said to be terrified of being murdered by a crazed fan in a similar way to Beatles legend John Lennon...
By Bang Showbiz on 13 October 2010
Lennon Is Secret Bidder
JULIAN LENNON is forced to bid for his dad JOHN LENNON's rock memorabilia anonymously - because other buyers raise the stakes when they know they are competing against the BEATLE's son.The singer has been collecting...
By WENN on 11 October 2010
Lennon's 70th Birthday Marked With Hometown Monument
A monument in memory of JOHN LENNON was unveiled in his native Liverpool, England on Saturday (09Oct10) to mark what would have been the BEATLES legend's 70th birthday.The singer's first wife Cynthia and their son...
By WENN on 10 October 2010
Sean Lennon: 'My Birthday Is All About Dad John'
JOHN LENNON's son SEAN has no plans to celebrate when he turns 35 on Saturday (09Oct10) - he'll be too busy paying tribute to his dad, who shared the same birthday.The late Beatle's younger son...
By WENN on 09 October 2010
Robbie Williams Wants 'Gay Kids'
Robbie Williams wants a gay child.The 'Shame' singer - who married actress Ayda Field in August - is determined to start a family as soon as possible and says he would be happy with either...
By Bang Showbiz on 05 October 2010
Lady Gaga Plays At Lennon Tribute
Lady Gaga appeared onstage with Yoko Ono to pay tribute to John Lennon this weekend. The 'Poker Face' singer joined Yoko and a version of her and John's Plastic Ono band in Los Angeles where...
By Bang Showbiz on 04 October 2010
Stars Come Out For Ono As She Prepares To Celebrate Lennon's Birthday
YOKO ONO is bringing the stars to Los Angeles this weekend (01-03Oct10) to kickstart her late husband JOHN LENNON's 70th birthday celebrations.The singer/artist will perform two shows with her We Are Plastic Ono Band on...
By WENN on 30 September 2010
Boyle's Brother Fears She Will Die Like Lennon
SUSAN BOYLE's brother has called for the Scottish singer's security to be boosted following a series of prank calls because he fears she could be murdered in the same way as JOHN LENNON unless she...
By WENN on 26 September 2010
Lennon Sign Calmed Director Taylor-wood
JOHN LENNON gave NOWHERE BOY director SAM TAYLOR-WOOD a pep talk from beyond the grave when she started struggling with the story of the late BEATLE's life.The new mum admits she broke down on the...
By WENN on 21 September 2010
Julian Lennon Calls Time On Family Feud
JOHN LENNON's son JULIAN has ended his long-running family feud with half-brother SEAN and his former step-mother YOKO ONO, insisting "things are good" between the trio.Lennon's murder in 1980 reportedly sparked a rift between the...
By WENN on 20 September 2010
Leibovitz Shot Of Lennon And Ono Up For Sale
An intimate photo shot by ANNIE LEIBOVITZ featuring JOHN LENNON embracing YOKO ONO days before the rocker was killed is going up for auction in New York next month (Oct10).The image was one of a...
By WENN on 19 September 2010
Lennon Note Up For Sale
A handwritten note JOHN LENNON penned on the day of his murder has gone on sale for $154,000 (£102,000).The Beatles legend was gunned down outside his home in New York City by Mark Chapman in...
By WENN on 11 September 2010
Lennon's Lavatory Sells For $14,000
A toilet which once belonged to late BEATLES legend JOHN LENNON has sold for over $14,000 (£9,300) at an auction on Saturday (28Aug10).The blue and white porcelain bowl was once installed at Tittenhurst Park, Lennon's...
By WENN on 29 August 2010
Ono Planning Lennon Tribute Gig
YOKO ONO is planning a special tribute gig in Iceland to mark what would have been JOHN LENNON's 70th birthday in October (10).The Beatles legend, who was shot and killed in New York City in...
By WENN on 27 August 2010
'A Day In The Life' Voted The Beatles' Greatest Song
The Beatles' song 'A Day in the Life', written by JOHN LENNON and PAUL MCCARTNEY, has been voted the band's greatest ever track by Rolling Stone magazine. The publication has - for the first time...
By WENN on 27 August 2010
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