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March
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Unearthed diary by wife of ‘fifth Beatle’ sheds new light on Fab Four’s break up
By Danni Scott, Metro UK
22 March, 2024
Weeks after a rare vinyl was uncovered, a diary kept by the wife of ‘Fifth Beatle’ Derek Taylor is up for auction, documenting 1969 and the demise of the Love Me Do hitmakers.
Also: Auction of Pattie Boyd’s trove of treasures surpasses expectations as it nets $3.6 million
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'Mystery man' on The Beatles' famous Abbey Road album pulls off world's greatest photobomb
By Paige Freshwater & Vicki Newman, The Mirror
14 March, 2024
The Beatles' Abbey Road album cover is one of the most iconic in the world - and it features a man who accidentally photobombed the Fab Four as they walked across a zebra crossing
Also: ‘Rare’ Beatles vinyl found in London charity shop sells for more than £4,200 |
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Residents remember Paul McCartney’s time in Lebanon, 50 years later
By Blake Eason, WKRN News 2
14 March, 2024
The Beatles never played in Nashville, but five decades ago, Paul McCartney set up shop in Wilson County.
Also: Paul McCartney speaks out on rumour he fancied John Lennon’s wife ; How John Lennon Convinced Paul McCartney to Keep a Famous Line in 'Hey Jude' |
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Oscars 2024: Short film inspired by John Lennon & Yoko Ono’s classic tune wins Oscar
ABC News
10 March, 2024
A short film inspired by John Lennon and Yoko Ono’s classic tune “Happy Christmas (War Is Over),” took home an Oscar Sunday night. |
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Jimmy Buffett Tribute Concert to Bring Paul McCartney, Eagles, Brandi Carlile, Kenny Chesney and Jon Bon Jovi to Hollywood Bowl
By Chris Willman, Variety
11 March, 2024
Changes in latitudes will bring the spirit of the Florida keys to the Hollywood Bowl next month, as the late Jimmy Buffett will get an all-star salute from a lineup of musical heavyweights that includes Paul McCartney, the Eagles, Brandi Carlile, Eric Church, Jon Bon Jovi and Kenny Chesney.
Also: ‘The McCartney Legacy Volume 2’ coming in December ; ‘This Is Spinal Tap’ Sequel Underway With Original Cast; Cameos Lined Up From Elton John, Paul McCartney, Questlove, Garth Brooks & Trisha Yearwood ; Vladimir Putin’s Run-In With Greenpeace & Paul McCartney To Be Spotlighted In BBC Documentary Series ; Paul McCartney's 'escape' to Scotland where 'freedom' inspired new band and Christmas No1 |
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Did George Harrison have a relationship with Madonna?
By Thomas Edward, Smooth Radio
7 March, 2024
It's safe to say that the woman who sang 'Material Girl' and the man who wrote 'Living In The Material World' were worlds apart.
Also: “They were boy-men – immature emotionally”: Pattie Boyd recalls famous guitar battle between love rivals George Harrison and Eric Clapton ; Rare love letters from George Harrison and Eric Clapton up for sale in Pattie Boyd auction |
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Wirral: Beatleweek expands out of Liverpool for first time
By Ed Barnes, BBC News
8 March, 2024
Part of the International Beatleweek Festival will be hosted outside Liverpool for the first time this year.
Also: Don't Let Me Down! One in five Brits don't know where The Beatles came from... ; Johnny Gentle, singer whose backing band on a tour of Scotland was the future Beatles – obituary ; Johnny Gentle - singer who was backed by The Beatles - dies, aged 87 ; The Beatles ‘Monopoly’ Game Gets 2024 Edition ; Paul McCartney unveils song John Lennon wrote when The Beatles were ‘disillusioned’ |
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Come together! Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr are Paris Fashion Week stars on Stella McCartney’s front row
By Victoria Moss, Evening Standard
4 March, 2024
Sir Paul McCartney and Sir Ringo Starr join the fashionistas front row at Stella McCartney’s show in Paris
Also: Paris Jackson and Paul McCartney sit together four decades after his huge feud with her King Of Pop father Michael alongside Beatles bandmate Ringo Starr ; A meal with the Beatles: Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr ate at Assaf Granit's ; It's the fab four! Sir Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr are mobbed as they return to London... |
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Inside Sir Paul McCartney’s £2 million car collection – including Bond motor bought just days before film premiere
By Jacob Jaffa, The Sun
5 March, 2024
Sir Paul McCartney has lived a life of musical stardom and the relentless touring associated with it.
Also: Paul McCartney, scribe of legendary love songs, doesn’t think writing about love is cheesy ; Paul McCartney shares romantic true story behind ‘My Valentine’ |
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Calls to improve Beatles tourist experience on Liverpool's Penny Lane
By Claire Hamilton, BBC Radio Merseyside
1 March, 2024
It is the title of one of the band's famous songs, but there is "not all that much" for Beatles fans to see if they take a trip to Penny Lane, according to a councillor.
Also: Rare video of The Beatles in Wiltshire shown in special film ; A day in the life of the Beatles: Astonishing never-before-seen colour footage shows the Fab Four performing at their peak 60 years ago - as rare 18-minute film reel is set to go on auction |
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John Lennon drawing coming up at auction in California
By Scarlet Cheng, The Art Newspaper
2 March, 2024
The sale at Analogr in Glendale boasts an original work by the late Beatle |
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