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Paul McCartney Gets in the Christmas Spirit
Jambands.com
24 December, 2015
Last month, Paul McCartney encouraged fans to send him their Christmas-related questions via his website.
Also: Sir Paul McCartney, 73, enjoys a romantic stroll on the beach with his stunning bikini-clad wife Nancy Shevell, 56, during St Barts getaway ; Paul McCartney and Nancy Shevell show off beach bodies as Beatles legend's wife flaunts toned figure ; Sir Paul McCartney, 73, and leggy wife Nancy Shevell, 56, set sail for a romantic boat ride as they enjoy getaway in St Barts ; Here Comes The Sun, Nancy! Sir Paul McCartney, 73, and his wife, 56, sport matching straw hats on St Barts boat trip ; Paul McCartney's Final Out There Show Lands Him High on the Hot Tours Tally
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The Beatles Set to Stream on Christmas Eve: Sources
By Andrew Flanagan, Billboard
18 December, 2015
The most beloved rock band in history and one of the most persistent holdouts in the digital age of music listening -- The Beatles -- is set to finally arrive on streaming services, according to Billboard sources with knowledge of the negotiations.
Also: Update: The Beatles’ Surprising Sales Figures Bode Well for Their Streaming Launch ; Beatles Streaming: The Not-So-Secret Reasons Why The Fab Four Will Soon Be On Apple Music And Spotify ; This £1,700 Christmas Card From The Beatles Could Be The Most Expensive Ever |
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The Beatles Coming to Streaming Services Christmas Eve
By Daniel Kreps, RollingStone.com
24 December, 2015
After years of holding out, Fab Four's catalog arriving on nine streaming services
Also: Here, there and everywhere: Beatles songs to be streamed for first time ; These Beatles albums still can't be streamed on Spotify or Apple Music ; Here, there and everywhere: Map shows people in every corner of the world are listening to streams of The Beatles ; The #1 Beatles Song on Spotify is Not “Hey Jude” or “Yesterday”– Surprise! |
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Heritage campaigners triumphant after council drops legal battle
By Larry Neild, Liverpool Confidential
15 December, 2015
Heritage campaigners battling to keep Dingle’s doomed Welsh Streets standing were celebrating today after Liverpool City Council dropped a court action.
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Paul McCartney Stars in 'Love Song to the Earth' Video
(inc. video)
Rolling Stone
18 December, 2015
Paul McCartney stars in the new video for "Love Song to the Earth," an all-star collaboration recorded in the lead-up to the Paris climate conferences.
Also: Paul McCartney Surprises Bruce Springsteen on Best “SNL” in Maybe Years, with Hosts Tina Fey and Amy Poehler ; Paul McCartney Finally Won The Free Brooklyn Nets T-Shirt Of His Wildest Dreams ; McCartney enjoys Rangers-Capitals game at MSG (inc. video)
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All-Star George Harrison Tribute Concert Coming to CD/DVD
By Daniel Kreps, RollingStone.com
11 December, 2015
Brian Wilson, Brandon Flowers, Flaming Lips, "Weird Al" Yankovic, Norah Jones and many more pay tribute to late Beatle at 'George Fest'
Also: How George Harrison Ended Up on Stage With Deep Purple (inc. video) |
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The day The Beatles played Cardiff – memories of the Liverpool legends' Welsh date 50 years ago
WalesOnline
12 December, 2015
ifty years ago today Cardiff went wild as The Beatles played at the Capitol Theatre to thousands of screaming fans.
Also: Liverpool: The birthplace of The Beatles named England’s first UNESCO city of music |
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The Beatles' Rubber Soul is 50: and it's still ahead of its time
By Bob Stanley, The Guardian
3 December, 2015
Today marks 50 years of the band’s sixth studio album – and with tracks like Girl, Think for Yourself and Norwegian Wood, it will be fresh for 50 more
Also: 50 Years of 'Rubber Soul': How the Beatles Invented the Future of Pop ; 50 Years Ago: The Beatles Grow Up on ‘Rubber Soul’ ; Beatles statue unveiled on Liverpool waterfront ; New Beatles statue on Liverpool waterfront (inc. video) ; Digital Video Version of "The Beatles 1+" Compilation Available Now ; ‘Let it be’: Uttarakhand opens Mahesh Yogi’s ashram for Beatles’ followers |
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Today Marks the 35th Anniversary of John Lennon's Death
ABC Radio
8 December, 2015
Today marks the 35th anniversary of one of the darkest days in rock music history, the day John Lennon was murdered by a deranged fan outside of the New York City apartment building where the Beatles legend lived with his wife, Yoko Ono, and their son, Sean.
Also: How John Lennon's death shocked the world: 35 years on the Beatle's murder is still the defining moment of a generation ; Yoko Ono Calls For An End To Gun Crime On 35th Anniversary Of John Lennon's Death ; John Lennon fans offer peaceful tributes to slain Beatle at Central Park’s Strawberry Fields memorial 35 years after his death ; NYC Remembers John Lennon (video) ; John Lennon was shot 35 years ago (inc. video) ; New York: Beatles fans mark 35th anniversary of John Lennons death (inc. video) ; John Lennon was shot 35 years ago (inc. video)
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Ringo Starr Talks White Album Auction: 'It Will Have My Fingerprints on It'
By Steve Appleford, RollingStone.com
2 December, 2015
Beatle turns up at Julien's to preview rare memorabilia up for sale
Also: Hello Goodbye! Ringo Starr waves farewell to hundreds of Beatles items going up for auction in Beverly Hills (inc. video) ; A lifetime's worth of a Beatle's 'stuff' heads to auction Dec. 3-5 ; The Beatles up for bid (inc. video) ; Drum Kit Ringo Starr Used in Beatles Hits Sells for $2.2M ; Beatles 'Reunited' By Ringo Starr Drum Kit Sale ; See Ringo Starr, David Lynch Discuss Beatle's Career, Meditation (inc. video) ; Ringo Starr's Personal 'White Album' Sells for World Record $790,000 ; Ringo Starr Breaks Records With Auction |
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Paul & Ringo to Make Video Appearances at John Lennon 75th Birthday Concert; John Fogerty Added to Lineup
Rock 107
2 December, 2015
Surviving Beatles Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr will make special video appearances at the star-studded concert commemorating the 75th anniversary of their late band mate John Lennon‘s birth.
Also: Yoko Ono, Willie Nelson, Tom Morello Star in Moving Lennon Birthday Tribute ; N.J. man who took last photo of John Lennon recalls tragedy ; The day John Lennon crashed his car on the A9
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Paul McCartney explains his name
KISM
1 December, 2015
Paul McCartney is Paul McCartney because his father didn’t want people to confuse them.
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Cilla Black tribute to be screened on Christmas Day
Press Association
1 December, 2015
The late Cilla Black will return to TV screens on Christmas Day, with an hour-long tribute from famous friends including Ringo Starr, Sir Cliff Richard and Paul O’Grady.
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