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Exclusive: film director Peter Jackson tells us how he made The Beatles' last music video
By Peter Jackson, Evening Standard
31 October, 2023
As the band prepares to release Now and Then, their last single, the filmmaker talks us through the process – and how he never actually agreed to do it at all
Also: Peter Jackson's music video for the last ever Beatles' song Now and Then to premiere on Friday ; New Bio of Beatles Roadie Mal Evans Uncovers Last Known Photo of John Lennon and Paul McCartney Together (Exclusive) ; Hear ‘Now And Then,’ the Last Beatles Song, on The Beatles Channel ; Wife of 'fifth Beatle' dies aged 95
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Paul McCartney takes Australian tour to the regions
ABC News Australia
23 October, 2023
Legendary musician Paul McCartney will take Got Back tour to two regional cities of Newcastle and Gold Coast .
Also: Newcastle ready to rock for Sir Paul McCartney ; Up close and personal with Paul McCartney ; Sir Paul McCartney greets star-struck fans with a wave after visiting mural created ahead of his first ever live show in Newcastle, Australia ; WATCH: Paul McCartney arrives at McDonald Jones Stadium ; Paul McCartney, Aurora and The Chemical Brothers to feature on War Child’s ‘Secret 7”’ vinyl project ; Sir Paul McCartney, 81, rocks Newcastle with a marathon 3-hour concert featuring his greatest hits ; Paul McCartney mania hits Newcastle as the rock legend arrives ; McCartney rocks McDonald Jones Stadium ; Paul McCartney’s Gaumont-Backed Animated Film ‘High in the Clouds’ Sets Director, Writer and More (EXCLUSIVE) ; Fans eagerly wait for Sir Paul McCartney to take centre stage in Sydney | 9 News Australia ; Sir Paul McCartney, 81, puts on an cheerful display... ; Sir Paul McCartney in excellent spirits as he blows kisses to his fans after playing sold out shows in Sydney ; Wings Guitarist Denny Laine Remains in Health Battle ; Paul McCartney Modifies Setlist For Second Sydney Show ; ‘You’ll have to look at that every time you play’: Adelaide fan’s once in a lifetime moment with Paul McCartney |
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The Beatles: ‘final’ song Now and Then to be released thanks to AI technology
By Laura Snapes, The Guardian
26 October, 2023
Software developed for Peter Jackson’s documentary Get Back has been used to separate Lennon’s vocals from a demo tape he left to Paul McCartney
Also: Did the Beatles cryptically hint a new, final single is coming soon in 2023? ; Beatles Update: “Now and Then” Coming at 9am, Source Says “You Will Tear Up” When You Hear It ; The Beatles Red and Blue Now and Then Announcement Is Coming Today ; Could mysterious film showing projections onto famous Beatles landmarks be teasing 'final' song? (thanks Carlos) ; The Beatles continue to tease “final song” with projections across Liverpool (thanks Carlos); The Beatles: New track featuring all four band members set for release next week ; The Beatles to release emotional 'final song', Now and Then, next week ; The Beatles Announce Release Of Final Song ‘Now And Then,’ Expand ‘Red’ And ‘Blue’ Compilations ; BBC celebrates The Beatles ; The untold story behind the last Beatles song |
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Paul McCartney Fan Stumps Sir Paul With Adelaide Song Question
By Paul Cashmere, Noise11.com
18 October, 2023
Paul McCartney performed for 30 fans at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre yesterday (October 17) with the 15 invited fans also allowed to ask Sir Paul a question.
Also: Paul McCartney ready to rock Adelaide | Today Show Australia ; Paul McCartney’s first concert of his Australian tour in Adelaide | 7 News Australia ; Paul McCartney Plays She’s A Woman For First Time In 19 Years At First Australian Show #SETLIST ; Paul McCartney Discusses Story Behind ‘LIFE Magazine’ Cover In New ‘McCartney: A Life in Lyrics’ Episode ; Rave reviews from Paul McCartney’s sell out Adelaide concert | 9 News Australia ; Paul McCartney's Wings tour bus to go under the hammer |
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The day George Harrison told Ringo Starr: 'I'm in love... with YOUR WIFE!' (And what happened when Eric Clapton said the same about HIS woman)
By Philip Norman, Daily Mail
21 October, 2023
Even when his wife Pattie discovered him with his mistress, in a bedroom at their home, former Beatle George Harrison denied he was having an affair — with his best friend Ringo's wife.
Also: He was always known as the shy one... |
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WATCH: The Beatles Story marks 60 years of Beatlemania
The Guide Liverpool
13 October, 2023
Where did Beatlemania come from? Is Beatlemania still alive? What is the legacy of Beatlemania?
Also: Rare photos of the Beatles in Scotland sell for nearly £10k ; The Beatles' autographs from Weston performance to go to auction ; John Lennon at 83: memories of The Beatles in Gwent 60 years ago ; Beatles Ashram in Rishikesh where Fab Four stayed in '68 set for facelift ; Freda Kelly: 'I always made sure John, Paul, George, and Ringo's mums knew where they were' |
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Newcastle preps for Sir Paul McCartney
By Natasha Beyersdorf, NBN News
16 October, 2023
There’s art, and then there’s the latest epic work from Newcastle’s Mitch Revs.
Also: Paul McCartney Sends Message To Australian Fans Before ‘Got Back’ Dates ; Antiques Roadshow guest's shock at value of Paul McCartney autographed cartoon ; Sir Paul McCartney meets a group of fans before his sold-out concert in Adelaide ; ‘It beats working’: Paul McCartney reflects on songwriting, John Lennon, and success on eve of Australian tour ; Paul McCartney attends a fan Q&A event at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre during Australian tour ; Paul McCartney Answers Fans Questions In Adelaide ; Paul McCartney gives lucky fans sneak peek of tour ; Sir Paul McCartney talks songs, screams and dreams ahead of opening gig of Australian tour ; Beatles legend Paul McCartney spotted in Semaphore ; “It was complete carnage... Keith and Ronnie were on their feet...” |
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Beatles “Reunion” Coming Friday as Ringo Starr Releases Song Paul McCartney Wrote for Him, Sings and Plays On
By Roger Friedman, Showbiz411
10 October, 2023
Are you feeling the sunlight? Because a Beatles “reunion” is coming at midnight Thursday night.
Also: Ringo Starr Releases New EP Today ; Ringo Starr on New EP ‘Rewind Forward,’ Asking Paul McCartney for a Song and Recording with Dolly Parton: ‘She’s Always Great to Work With’ |
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Sir Paul McCartney gives Beatles fans seven days' notice
By Kate Lally, Liverpool Echo
11 October, 2023
The Beatles legend is counting down with "one week to go"
Also: Micky Dolenz, Susanna Hoffs Among Stars Taking Part in Benefit Concert for Ex-Wings Member Denny Laine ; 'No one does that these days': Sir Paul McCartney reveals surprising skill ; Paul McCartney reveals what he thinks when he looks back at old footage of The Beatles - ahead of Australian tour |
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Sir Paul McCartney, 80, posts sweet anniversary tribute to his 'lovely wife' Nancy, 63, after 12 years of marriage
By Eleanor Dye, Daily Mail
9 October, 2023
Sir Paul McCartney posted a sweet tribute to his wife Nancy to celebrate their 12-year wedding anniversary on Monday.
Also: Sir Paul McCartney’s 1972 Wings tour bus to take final trip before auction |
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Beatles: John Lennon’s birthday celebrated by Paul McCartney and George Harrison’s estate
By George Simpson, Daily Express
9 October, 2023
The Beatles legend John Lennon would have been 83 today and Sir Paul McCartney and the estate of George Harrison have been celebrating today.
Also: John Lennon’s ‘Imagine (The Ultimate Collection)’ Gets Birthday Digital Edition ; The love story of John Lennon and May Pang now a documentary ; The ‘Lost Weekend’: May Pang recalls 18 months with John Lennon ; John Lennon's former girlfriend wants her story told ; Exhibit displays rarely-seen photos of John Lennon, taken by his former girlfriend |
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McCartney ducks into ‘Love,’ Adele in busy Vegas weekend
By John Katsilometes, Las Vegas Review-Journal
2 October, 2023
If you were to recommend shows to see in Vegas last weekend, U2 at The Sphere, Adele at the Colosseum and “The Beatles Love” at the Mirage would be at or near the top.
Also: Exclusive: A First Look At New Podcast, ‘McCartney: A Life In Lyrics’ ; Sir Paul McCartney thrills fans with 'very special' news ; ‘I just want to say hi’: Paul McCartney, on impromptu Mirage visit ; Sir Paul McCartney admits The Beatles loved Russians secretly playing their ‘forbidden’ music |
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WATCH: Beatles drummer Ringo Starr on his drumming philosophy
PBS NewsHour
4 October, 2023
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame drummer, Ringo Starr's rules on drumming are simple: a drummer should always play with the singer, never over the singer.
Also: Ringo Starr reflects on his legendary career with the Beatles and his new music |
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Celebrate John Lennon’s Birthday All Week Long with The Beatles Channel
SiriusXM Blog
2 October, 2023
The Beatles Channel is honoring John Lennon’s birthday on October 9 with exclusive programming all week long, October 2-9.
Also: 'Lost Weekend' details the relationship of John Lennon and May Pang ; Eyewitness to the Death of John Lennon | WABC-TV Special ; Beatles star John Lennon holds on to iconic chart record decades after tragic death ; May Pang: “I got fed up of people thinking they knew my story” ; John Lennon's ex May Pang says he 'really wanted' to write songs with Paul McCartney again |
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The Beatles in Kirkcaldy: memorabilia and memories 60 years on from Fife gig
By John Murray, Fife Today
2 October, 2023
This week in 1963 The Beatles came to Kirkcaldy for two shows at the Carlton in Park Road.
Also: Rare photos of The Beatles in Scotland seen for first time as pics to fetch £10k ; The History of The Beatles in Mississauga – Kind of... ; Sir Michael Lindsay-Hogg on The Beatles, Fame and Who Interests Him in Music Today ; ‘Forgotten and overlooked’: how Jewish designers dressed the Beatles and changed global fashion ; Faux pas fireman's Beatles autographs sell for £7.4k |
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