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Neil Innes: Monty Python songwriter dies aged 75
BBC News
30 December, 2019
Neil Innes, the English writer, comedian and musician - dubbed "The Seventh Python" - has died aged 75.
Also: Neil Innes, Rutles Singer-Songwriter and Monty Python Collaborator, Dies at 75 |
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Paul McCartney, 77, prepares to unwind for the festive period as he and wife Nancy Shevell, 60, arrive at JFK airport ahead of Christmas
By Rianne Addo, Daily Mail
23 December, 2019
He recently revealed he's produced an album of carols only for his family after struggling to find 'good Christmas records'.
Also: Paul McCartney Co-Designed These Cozy Sweaters Just In Time For Christmas |
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Ringo Starr looks back at 2019 highlights in new video message; talks 2020 tour plans
Music News Group
27 December, 2019
Ringo Starr had quite an eventful 2019 and he recently shared a YouTube video recapping many of the highlights of the past year. |
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Ringo Starr, 79, cuts a stylish figure in a black jacket and jeans as he poses with glamorous wife Barbara Bach, 72, at the Global Citizen Prize gala
By Bryony Jewell, Daily Mail
13 December, 2019
He's a legend in the music industry and gained worldwide fame as the drummer for the Beatles.
Also: Ringo Starr “loved” Richard Curtis and Danny Boyle’s Beatles movie ‘Yesterday’ ; Festive Wishes Sent By Diana Ross, Ringo Starr, James Taylor And More
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Report: Peter Jackson's planned Beatles film is sparking a buying "frenzy"
By Andrea Dresdale, KWLM
13 December, 2019
Apple Corps Ltd. announced that it had tapped Lord of the Rings director Peter Jackson to turn 55 hours of unreleased footage into a new take on the band's 1970 documentary, Let It Be.
Also: Watch as we get you a first-look of the incredible Sgt. Peppers listening experience in Liverpool ; World’s first Beatles immersive experience launches at Liverpool Tate Museum |
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Paul McCartney Kids’ Book ‘High in the Clouds’ to be Adapted as Animated Film at Netflix
By Brian Welk, The Wrap
10 December, 2019
The Beatle will also provide original songs and music for film directed by Timothy Reckart
Also: Paul McCartney unwraps his 'secret' Christmas album ; McCartney on Vegetarianism, Glastonbury and Xmas Carols |
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The Beatles’ first demo tape sells for £62,500 at Sotheby’s
By Simon Lindley, JustCollecting News
13 December, 2019
A unique copy of the Beatles’ first professional demo tape has sold for £62,500 ($74,500) at a Sotheby’s auction in London.
Also: John Lennon's round glasses sell for nearly $200,000 ; Radio Luxembourg's Tony Prince To Auction Off Rare Beatles Single |
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New Beatles Merch Is Headed to Sony Music's Thread Shop
By Tatiana Cirisano, Billboard
4 December, 2019
It's a "Happy Xmas" for The Beatles fans. Just in time for gifting season, Sony Music Entertainment's merchandise agency, The Thread Shop, has signed a new deal to produce merch for the iconic rock band in North America.
Also: Sony Signs Deal to Become Official Purveyor of Beatles Merch ; Son says Beatle father Nicol would be horrified by biopic ; The Beatles Pop-Up Shop Is Here For Holiday 2019 ; Beatles Pop-up Gets Warm Welcome in SoHo |
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Remembering John Lennon, 39 years after his murder in NYC
abc7
6 December, 2019
On Dec. 8, 1980, John Lennon was shot to death outside his New York City apartment building by a deranged fan.
Also: The Sardonyx: Mind-blowing Guitar That Became John Lennon's Secret Weapon ; Yoko Ono remembers John Lennon on the anniversary of his death: “After 39 years, Sean, Julian and I still miss him” |
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World-first Beatles event will sound like a live performance from the band - and it's free
By Zara Whelan, Manchester Evening News
2 December, 2019
Apple has chosen to host the world-first event in Liverpool as a gift to the city who gave the world the Beatles
Also: The Beatles' audition tape for Decca Records to hit the auction block |
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Sir Paul McCartney wins permission to prune protected trees in the garden of his £10 million London townhouse after a long council battle
By Chantalle Edmunds, Daily Mail
2 December, 2019
Sir Paul McCartney has won a battle with council bosses to prune protected trees in the back garden - even after his team submitted child-like drawings to the council.
Also: Paul McCartney on the Climate Crisis: ‘The Only People Who Aren’t Responding Are the Government’ ; Paul McCartney Dishes on His Vegetarian Holiday Meal Inspired by His Late Wife Linda ; Paul McCartney Video Chats With Astronaut Luca Parmitano From Space About The Perfect Cup Of Coffee |
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