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Ringo Starr's Birthplace Saved After Public Outrage At Demolition Plans
Plans to destroy Ringo Starr's birthplace have been axed following a "tide" of public outrage.Officials in the Beatles legend's hometown of Liverpool, England were keen to demolish the property at 9 Madryn Street, where Starr...
By WENN on 14 June 2012
Paul Mccartney & Ringo Starr Reunite At Dhani Harrison's Top Secret Wedding
Beatles Sir Paul Mccartney and Ringo Starr reunited in England at the weekend (09Jun12) as George Harrison's son Dhani secretly wed former model Solveig Karadottir.The two music legends joined actors Tom Hanks and Clive Owen...
By WENN on 11 June 2012
Chris Jericho: All Music Goes Back To The Beatles
Chris Jericho thinks all modern music is influenced by The Beatles.The Fozzy frontman says that even his band's brand of heavy metal stems from the melodies of John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo...
By Bang Showbiz on 25 May 2012
Mad Men Producers Shell Out $250,000 For Beatles Track
The producers of Mad Men have shelled out an impressive sum of $250,000 in order to use a Beatles song in one of their new episodes. The New York Daily News revealed today that the...
By Lew Irwin on 09 May 2012
Ringo Starr And Dave Stewart To Make Film Musical
The Beatles legend Ringo Starr and Eurythmics rocker Dave Stewart have signed up for a big screen musical.The film will tell the coming-of-age story of kids who form a band in a depressed mining town,...
By WENN on 01 May 2012
Ringo Starr's Sickening Stage Fright
Ringo Starr gets such bad stage fright he is often sick before performances.The Beatles legend says despite being a star for over 50 years he still suffers from nerves and is scared about getting on...
By Bang Showbiz on 10 April 2012
James Mccartney To Form The Beatles 2.0 With Sean Lennon?
Paul MCCartney's son, James Mccartney, has hinted that The Beatles - The Next Generation is a distinct possibility. In an interview with the Bbc, James explained that the idea of The Beatles: Version 2.0, featuring...
By WENN on 04 April 2012
The Sons Of The Beatles To Form Band?
The sons of The Beatles are considering forming a band.James McCartney - son of Sir Paul, the legendary group's bassist - has discussed playing with the offspring of drummer Ringo Starr, singer and guitarist John...
By Bang Showbiz on 03 April 2012
Davy Jones' Bandmates Lead Tributes To Him
Davy Jones' The Monkees bandmates have led tributes to him following his death earlier today (29.02.12).Micky Dolenz, Michael Nesmith and Peter Tork have all taken to their Facebook accounts to praise the singer - who...
By Bang Showbiz on 29 February 2012
Davy Jones' Bandmates Lead Tributes To Him
Davy Jones' The Monkees bandmates have led tributes to him following his death earlier today (29.02.12).Micky Dolenz, Michael Nesmith and Peter Tork have all taken to their Facebook accounts to praise the singer - who...
By Bang Showbiz on 29 February 2012
Paul Mccartney Thanks 'The Boys' At Walk Of Fame Ceremony
Sir Paul Mccartney unveiled his own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Thursday (February 9, 2012). The rocker is surprisingly the last of The Beatles to be recognized on the legendary walk of...
By WENN on 10 February 2012
Paul Mccartney To Unveil Hollywood Walk Of Fame Star
Sir Paul McCartney is to unveil his star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame.The music legend is the last of The Beatles to receive his own star on the famous pavement, which will be unveiled next...
By Bang Showbiz on 02 February 2012
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
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