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The Beatles Considered Final Gig At The Pyramids
The Beatles considered wrapping up their career with a gig at the Pyramids outside Cairo, Egypt, according to drummer Ringo Starr.Promoting his new album at SiriusXM's Town Hall radio event on Monday night (30Jan12) -...
By WENN on 31 January 2012
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
Ringo Starr Still Hangs Out With Mccartney
Ringo Starr still hangs out with Sir Paul McCartney. The drummer is still in close contact with his ex-Beatles band mate, but while they still like to get together from time to time, they don't...
By Bang Showbiz on 12 January 2012
Ringo Starr And Stewart Write New Stage Show
Ringo Starr has teamed up with former Eurythmics rocker Dave Stewart to write a musical - and they're hoping to stage the show on Broadway.The Beatles legend called on his fellow British musician for help...
By WENN on 03 January 2012
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
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
Jools Holland Receives Music Industry Trusts Honour
Jools Holland was honoured with the Music Industry Trusts Award last night (07.11.11). The pianist - who previously performed with punk band Squeeze and is also known for his late night BBC2 music show -...
By Bang Showbiz on 08 November 2011
Nancy Shevell Wears Stella Mccartney At Wedding
Nancy Shevell married Sir Paul Mccartney at the Westminster Register Office on Sunday (9th October 2011). The American businesswoman and her new husband both wore creations by Paul's fashion designer daughter Stella Mccartney, reports the...
By WENN on 10 October 2011
Fearne Cotton Dazzles At Premiere With New Boyfriend In Tow
Fearne Cotton found herself more than competing against the array of legendary rock n' roll talent that turned up to the premiere of new George Harrison biopic DVD 'Living In The Material World.'The TV presenter,...
By Lew Irwin on 08 October 2011
Paul Mccartney And Ringo Pay Tribute To George
Sir Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr joined to paid tribute to George Harrison yesterday (02.10.11).The two surviving members of The Beatles joined with their bandmate's widow, Olivia Harrison, his son Dhani, producer Sir George Martin,...
By Bang Showbiz on 03 October 2011
The Beatles Support Music Matters Campaign
The Beatles are supporting the Music Matters campaign to combat illegal downloading. The legendary pop group's estate has approved the use of the band's music in a special animated film which promotes downloading from legal...
By Bang Showbiz on 17 August 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
Sir Paul Mccartney To Open Olympics
Sir Paul McCartney is set to headline the opening ceremony of the 2012 Olympic Games.The Beatles legend has told organisers of London 2012 he is "up for" playing at the prestigious event on July 27,...
By Bang Showbiz 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
Rock Legends Feted At Mojo Awards
Rock legends Ringo Starr, John Lydon and Brian Wilson were honoured at the 2011 Mojo Awards in London on Thursday night (21Jul11).The Beatles legend was the main attraction at the magazine's annual prizegiving, as he...
By WENN on 22 July 2011
Sir Paul Mccartney Plays Beatles' Birthday For Ringo Starr
Sir Paul Mccartney paid tribute to Ringo Starr on his former Beatles bandmate's 71st birthday on Thursday (07Jul11) by performing a song in his honour and posting it online.The rock legend was rehearsing with his...
By WENN on 08 July 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
Paul Mccartney Reflects On Beatles Breakup
Paul McCartney "hadn't thought of the implications" when he effectively announced the end of The Beatles. The 'Heavy Roller' singer is credited as being the one who broke the news of the legendary British group's...
By Bang Showbiz on 14 June 2011
Keith Moon Partied Too Hard For Alice Cooper
Alice Cooper used to hide from Keith Moon because he couldn't handle how hard he partied.The 'School's Out' rocker used to be a member of a drinking club called the Hollywood Vampires, which saw him...
By Bang Showbiz on 09 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
Ringo Starr Shocked By Fury Over Liverpool 'Joke'
Ringo Starr was stunned by the reaction of fans in his hometown when he insisted he missed "nothing" about the English city of Liverpool - because the remark was meant as a joke.The former Beatles...
By WENN on 23 May 2011
Dave Stewart Prepares First Solo Album In 16 Years
Dave Stewart has collaborated with Bob Dylan and Stevie Nicks on his new album. The Eurythmics musician co-wrote a track with the legendary folk musician for 'The Blackbird Diaries', as well as recording collaborations with...
By Bang Showbiz on 21 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
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
Starr's Former Home Vandalised
RINGO STARR's former home has been targeted by vandals who have ripped off parts of the brickwork as mementos of the BEATLES legend.Fans of the Fab Four were left fuming earlier this year (10) when...
By WENN on 01 October 2010
Starr Is Signing Again
RINGO STARR has scrapped his ban on handing out autographs to fans - he's offering up signed drumsticks as prizes in a competition.The Beatles legend famously announced in a video message in 2008 that he...
By WENN on 14 September 2010
Officials Won't Let It Be For Ringo Starr
Ringo Starr has been stopped from building a conservatory at his London home. The former Beatle applied to Kensington and Chelsea Council for planning permission to add the feature to his three-bedroom penthouse which is...
By Bang Showbiz on 05 August 2010
Ringo Starr Tea
Bosses at trendy New York cafe Alice’s Tea Cup have developed a Peace & Love tea to honour RINGO STARR's 70th birthday.The former Beatle, who hit 70 on Wednesday (07Jul10), asked fans to stop, raise...
By WENN on 07 July 2010
Happy Birthday Ringo!
It was 70 years ago today... that RINGO STARR was born.After fighting a series of childhood illnesses, the young Richard Starkey became an in-demand drummer in his native Liverpool and he replaced Pete Best in...
By WENN on 07 July 2010
Paul Mccartney Laughs At Beatles Facts
Sir Paul McCartney says many films about The Beatles are "not true".The legendary musician - who was joined in the band by Ringo Starr, and the late John Lennon and George Harrison - insists many...
By Bang Showbiz on 24 June 2010
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