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Paul McCartney presents Bruce Springsteen with Ivors Academy fellowship
By Charlotte McLaughlin, PA
23 May, 2024
Sir Paul McCartney has presented Bruce Springsteen with the Ivors Academy fellowship.
Also: Jon Bon Jovi shares insight into longtime friendship with Paul McCartney ; Jane Asher reveals how she ‘made it through’ Paul McCartney relationship during Beatles success ; Here’s Paul McCartney’s full roasting of Bruce Springsteen from the Ivors 2024 ; Watch Paul McCartney Roast Bruce Springsteen While Honoring Him With the 2024 Ivor Novello Awards ; Sir Paul McCartney, 81, displays his long locks and grey stubble as he leaves London studio after becoming the first ever UK billionaire musician
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Kevin Macdonald to Direct John Lennon, Yoko Ono Documentary (Exclusive)
By Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter
29 May, 2024
The Oscar-winning Scottish filmmaker recalls the legendary singer-songwriter’s 1972 'One-to-One' benefit concert, his only full-stage performance after leaving The Beatles. |
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Antiques Roadshow guest exclaims ‘Holy mackerel' at huge price of signed Beatles records
By Hayley Anderson, Daily Express
22 May, 2024
An Antiques Roadshow guest asked an expert to repeat the staggering value of his dad's signed Beatles record collection.
Also: The Beatles ‘Love’ To End After 18 Years In Las Vegas ; The Beatles' former homes fans can stay in ; The Beatles' 'Love' closes July 6. Why Ringo Starr says 'it’s worth seeing' while you can ; Lost John Lennon guitar sold for new world record fee |
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Airbnb lists George Harrison's 1949 childhood home for people to stay in
By Paul McAuley&Charlotte Hadfield, Liverpool Echo
22 May, 2024
The terraced house is where George Harrison rehearsed with his bandmates
Also: George Harrison’s childhood home in Liverpool gets blue plaque ; George Harrison would be ‘touched’ by blue plaque at childhood home, says widow ; George Harrison's 'footprint in this city' given permanent honour
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John Lennon’s ‘Mind Games’ To Receive New ‘Ultimate Collection’ Release
By Will Schube, uDiscover Music
15 May, 2024
The new edition will arrive on July 12 via Capitol Records/UMe.
Also: John Lennon's 'Mind Games' Expanded for 50th Anniversary Box ; John Lennon / Mind Games reissue ; Yoko Ono lists first NYC home she shared with John Lennon for $5.5M |
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'Water's very big with me,' says Ringo Starr of his Niagara Falls return
By Jane Stevenson, Toronto Sun
15 May, 2024
Ringo Starr says he’s always enjoyed crossing the border into Canada to play and rehearse with his All Starr Band.
Also: Ringo Starr says he much prefers re-edited version of Let It Be film ; Ringo Starr says he much prefers re-edited version of Let It Be film ; “Bongos on a Country Record?”: Ringo Starr Shares Some New Details About His Upcoming Album ; ‘It’s incredible’: Ringo Starr returning to make more ‘moments’ in Niagara Falls ; Ringo Starr and Paul McCartney recording together as drummer says 'I love the man' ; Ringo Starr Was So Kind To Answer My Question At His Q And A ; Ringo Starr on touring with his All Starr Band: “I have a passion for playing” |
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Doctor Who's Beatles Episode True Story Accuracy: 9 Changes & Details
By Daniel Bibby, Screen Rant
12 May, 2024
Doctor Who season 14, episode 2, "The Devil's Chord," features one of the most legendary bands of all time, but certain facts about The Beatles' early years are purposefully different from what happened in real life.
Also: Michael Lindsay-Hogg on The Beatles’ “staggeringly awful” break-up |
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Paul McCartney’s 2012 Olympics boots on auction for Meat Free Monday campaign
By Charlotte McLaughlin, The Independent
13 May, 2024
They will be sold by Sotheby’s with an estimate of £10,000 to £15,000.
Also: Barbra Streisand’s Next Duets Album Will Feature Superstars Paul McCartney, Sting, Other A Listers: Elton? Adele? Ariana? ; See Rare, Sensational Photo of Paul McCartney, Elton John, Families at London Museum Showing ; Rich List: Sir Paul McCartney becomes first UK billionaire musician ; Paul McCartney song starts Paralympics on 100-day countdown to opening ceremony in Paris |
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Kino Lorber Buys North American Rights to John Lennon and Yoko Doc ‘Daytime Revolution’ (EXCLUSIVE)
By Addie Morfoot, Variety
8 May, 2024
Kino Lorber has acquired North American rights to “Daytime Revolution,” a documentary about the week that John Lennon and Yoko Ono co-hosted “The Mike Douglas Show” in early 1972. |
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‘Let It Be’ Director Michael Lindsay-Hogg on His Beatles Documentary Finally Shedding Its ‘Orphan’ Status: ‘You Don’t Always Get the Second Chance in Life’
By Chris Willman, Variety
8 May, 2024
Filmmaker Michael Lindsay-Hogg is having a bit of a “hail the conquering hero” moment that very few people would have expected him to be having this far into the 21st century, least of all himself.
Also: 'Exceptionally rare' copy of Beatles' first single Love Me Do signed by the Fab Four a day after its release is set to sell for £20,000 ; The Cursed History of The Beatles and Robert Zemeckis’ CGI ‘Yellow Submarine’ Movie ; '4 men who changed the world:' Beatles documentary 'Let It Be' gets new life on Disney+ ; The Beatles to release new “Let It Be” music video ; Why The Beatles' Let It Be film had 50-year delay as bootleggers stole master sound reels |
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“Let’s Make a Noise”: Ringo Starr Talks Recording a Country Album, New Tour, and More
By Matt Friedlander, American Songwriter
7 May, 2024
Ringo Starr took to his social media sites and YouTube channel to post his latest video update for May 2024.
Also: Ringo Starr on Working With Linda Perry for His Rocking New EP, Enlisting T Bone Burnett for a Country Follow-Up, and How He Feels About ‘Let It Be’ ; Ringo Starr talks hanging with McCartney, why he's making a country album and new tour |
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Beatles movie 'Let It Be' is more than a shorter 'Get Back': 'They were different animals'
By Kim Willis, USA Today
7 May, 2024
In the most basic terms, “Let It Be” is the abbreviated version of “Get Back,” with fewer takes of “Don’t Let Me Down” and no toast.
Also: Rediscovering Beatlemania: Exploring The Beatles’ Story Museum in Liverpool ; Remastered Beatles movie 'Let It Be' gets long-awaited re-release ; Ringo Starr Says the Beatles’ ‘Let It Be’ Film Had ‘No Real Joy’—Until Now ; Beatles ‘Let It Be’ documentary director noticed ‘tension arising’ in the band before infamous breakup ; Director Sir Michael Lindsay-Hogg on the Legacy and Influence of Let It Be ; Let It Be at Last: Director Michael Lindsay-Hogg on the Long Redemption of His Controversial Beatles Doc (Exclusive) |
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Paul McCartney Gets Bloomberg-ed in Brooklyn for Photos But Lets it Be In Manhattan for Film
By Roger Friedman, Showbiz411
1 May, 2024
Paul McCartney is picking and choosing where he shows up these days very carefully.
Also: New exhibit at Brooklyn Museum unveils new photos taken by Beatles' Paul McCartney ; Alec Baldwin reveals why he called Sir Paul McCartney an ‘a–hole’! ; Sir Paul McCartney goes casual while grabbing lunch in NYC after Alec Baldwin admitted to calling him an 'a**hole' at their yoga session ; Paul McCartney Hilariously Responds to Fan Shout-Out 60 Years Later ; MACCA IN MANILA SOON? Paul McCartney remains a top concert draw anywhere in the world ; MAC IN TIME Sir Paul McCartney sits below portraits of his Beatles bandmates as he launches photo exhibition in New York |
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BBC Doctor Who full cast as The Beatles and Cilla Black roles announced
By Ryan Paton, Liverpool Echo
2 May, 2024
Excitement is building ahead of the doctor's next adventure
Also: The Massive Impact of The Beatles' Performance on the Ed Sullivan Show ; The Beatle who never was ; Michael Lindsay-Hogg talks about the remastering of ‘Let It Be’ ; ‘I Love You, Paul!’: Family Believes Their Mom Is ‘Adrienne From Brooklyn’ From Viral Beatles Clip ; Beatles record sells for $7,800 at auction in Japan ; Filmmaker Reveals What Fans Should Expect From The Beatles 'Let It Be' Movie Ahead of Re-release |
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John Lennon estate partner with Lumenate app for ‘Mind Games’ meditation mixes
By Liberty Dunworth, NME
1 May, 2024
They were made with the help of Sean Ono Lennon, and arrive in time for Mental Health Awareness Month
Also: How you can see John Lennon's long-lost guitar in Ireland — for one week only ; John Lennon's lost 'Help!' guitar to be on display in Nashville before auction. How it was found ; In 1973 John Lennon and Yoko Ono launched an imaginary country, Nutopia, and you can now become a citizen |
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“No No Songs”: Ringo Starr Explains Why He Won’t Be Playing Tunes from ‘Crooked Boy’ EP on All Starr Band Tour
By Matt Friedlander, American Songwriter
1 May, 2024
Ringo Starr just released a new four-track EP titled Crooked Boy that was written and produced by acclaimed songwriter and producer Linda Perry.
Also: Ringo Starr | new EP, legacy & favorite thing about Paul McCartney (thanks Carlos) ; Nick Valensi Is Ready to Join the All-Starr Band |
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