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How Did Relationship Between Michael Jackson And

Paul McCartney Go Bad? (inc. video)

ABC News

30 June, 2009

It was a friendship, and partnership, of two of the most famous

entertainers on Earth…one that produced hits like “Say Say Say”

and “The Girl Is Mine.“

Also: Yoko Ono Comments On The Death of Michael Jackson

Judge: Ono owns copyright to rare Lennon footage

Associated Press

30 June, 2009

A federal judge has found that the widow of John Lennon is the

rightful copyright holder of rare, intimate footage showing the

former Beatle and his family in London in 1970.

Also: Judge: Ono owns copyright to rare Lennon footage

TicketLiquidator's Ticket of the Week: Paul McCartney's

2009 Tour

Marketwire

29 June, 2009

TicketLiquidator, the leading provider of the world's most extensive

ticket inventory for hard-to-find, low priced tickets, today announced

that it offers low priced tickets for Paul McCartney's 2009 Tour in

cities along the East coast of the United States and Canada.

Paul McCartney joins Neil Young for Hyde Park gig

By Rob Hastings, Guardian

28 June, 2009

Former Beatle makes surprise appearance for rendition of A Day

in the Life during Hyde Park concert

Also: Neil Young and Macca (video); Paul McCartney joins Neil

Young for A Day In The Life (inc. video - thanks Yardena); Watch:

Neil Young & Paul McCartney - “A Day In The Life” (inc. video)

Paul McCartney pays tribute to 'gentle' Jackson

AFP

26 June, 2009

Paul McCartney hailed Michael Jackson as a "massively

talented boy man with a gentle soul" in a tribute to the legendary

performer on his website Friday.

Also: Question mark over Jackson's stake in £500m company that

owns the Beatles' songs; Sony/ATV Said Planning to Keep Beatles

Songs Post-Jackson Death; Michael Jackson's death won't affect

any Beatles-iTunes deal; Macca, Beyonce, Usher 'to perform at

Jackson benefit gig'; Was Michael Jackson a Shrewd Businessman

or Underhanded Friend?

MGMT to Support Paul McCartney for Two Special

Shows in Boston on August 5 & 6

PRNewswire

26 June, 2006

Brooklyn based alternative/pop/rock ensemble MGMT are set to

directly support Sir Paul McCartney for two special shows at

Boston's Fenway Park on August 5th and 6th.

Also: Wintersleep Join McCartney Bill

‘Beatles to Bowie’ exhibition in London to display

unseen celeb pics

ANI

26 June, 2009

An exhibition of more than 100 previously unseen images of stars

from Jimi Hendrix to the Beatles are set to go on display in a

National Portrait Gallery exhibition celebrating the music and

fashion of the Swinging Sixties.

Sgt Pepper souvenir poster signed by Beatles fetches

$52,500 at auction

ANI

25 June, 2009

A Sgt Pepper souvenir poster signed by The Beatles has fetched

a staggering 52,500 dollars in a pop memorabilia auction at

Christie’s in New York.

Also: Beatles letters lost forever...?

Paul McCartney Schedules Piedmont Park Concert

WSBTV.com

24 June, 2009

Paul McCartney will play a concert in Atlanta's Piedmont Park on

August 15, it was announced at a news conference Wednesday.

Also: Ex-Beatle to Perform in the Park (inc. video); McCartney at

Piedmont Park; Paul McCartney's Meat Free Monday mission;

Plaskett Opening For McCartney; Paul McCartney concert not an

outdoor event?

You Say You Want a Revolution: Chris Foster on The

Beatles: Rock Band

Crispy Gamer

24 June, 2009

This is sort of a special case for us -- the idea that the Beatles have

the material, the weight, the impact to support their own game -- so

we decided to go for that.

George Harrison returns to charts with solo hits record

By Dean Goodman, Reuters

24 June, 2009

My Sweet Lord, indeed. George Harrison is back on the pop charts

with the first hits package covering his entire solo career.

Jimi Hendrix, John Lennon and Brian Jones Guitars to

be Auctioned

Modern Guitars Magazine

24 June, 2009

On Wednesday, July 1, 2009, the London branch of Christie's will

conduct a Pop Culture, Rock and Pop Memorabilia Auction that

includes a 1970 Fender Stratocaster associated with Jimi Hendrix;

It's official, Paul McCartney to play Fenway Park

Boston Music Spotlight

23 June, 2009

After weeks of speculation, Paul McCartney has officially

announced that he will perform at Boston’s historic Fenway

Park on Wednesday, August 5 and Thursday, August 6.

Also: Paul McCartney dreams of century; Hey Jude tops McCartney

hits poll (thanks Yardena); McCartney to play Fenway; We Hear:

Paul McCartney, Patricia Malone, Red Sox and more...; Some don’t

love it loud (thanks Yardena)

The Beatles: Rock Band's brilliant mini-movie

By Dan Neil, Los Angeles Times

23 June, 2009

This 'cinematic,' a crucial part of a video game's advertising

campaign, is a pocket masterpiece in its surrealistic bravura.

Was John Lennon really born during an air raid?

By Ephraim Hardcastle, Daily Mail

23 June, 2009

Was John Lennon born ‘during an air raid’ in Liverpool, as Beatles

legend insists?

The Beatles at the Hollywood Bowl

By Steve Guttenberg, CNET News

20 June, 2009

I have no idea why, but "The Beatles at the Hollywood Bowl" has

never been released on CD in the U.S.

Stars Joins Call For The Release Of Suu Kyi

By D. Arul Rajoo, Bernama

19 June, 2009

Renowned stars Paul McCartney, Julia Roberts and top footballer

David Beckham have joined dozens of celebrities and millions of

people around the world calling for the release of Myanmar

democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi on her 64th birthday Friday.

Also: Myanmar's Suu Kyi turns 64 amid outrage over trial;

McCartney and Yoko join campaign for Suu Kyi birthday

My moment as a Beatle

By Mark Prigg, London Evening Standard

18 June, 2009

Taking to the stage as one of the Fab Four is every music fan's

dream, and a new computer game, the first to be endorsed by The

Beatles themselves, promises to allow that.

George Harrison's Widow Olivia Is Busy Curating His

Legacy

Spinner

18 June, 2009

On June 16, George Harrison's first greatest-hits collection in more

than 30 years was released.

Also: ‘I never even thought about the fact that he was a Beatle’;

George Harrison's widow, Olivia, talks about new 'Best Of,' 'Let It

Roll'

Paul McCartney to perform at FedEx Field in Washington

Aug. 1

The Baltimore Sun

18 June, 2009

Paul McCartney is heading to town for a big concert

Sir Paul McCartney was born on this day in 1942

Focus News

18 June, 2009

Paul McCartney was born in Walton Hospital in Liverpool, England,

on June 18 1942.

Also: When he's 67

The Beatles original contract with Brian Epstein to be given

away!

Uncut

18 June, 2009

The Beatles original contract with manager Brian Epstein is to be

given away as a prize in a music competition set up to celebrate the

launch of The Imagine Corporation.

Prince Andrew and Macca to team up to honour John

Lennon

hellomagazine.com

17 June, 2009

He grew up during the height of Beatlemania and his childhood would

have rung to the sounds of hits such as All You Need Is Love and Sgt

Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band.

Also: Julian Lennon talks about life with his Beatle dad John Lennon;

Lennon's first wife on life with John

George Harrison's afterlife album

BANG Media International (thanks Carlos)

17 June, 2009

Several previously unheard songs by George Harrison are set to be

released.

2010 Walk of Fame honorees revealed

The Hollywood Reporter

17 June, 2009

Russell Crowe, Adam Sandler, Bill Maher and Ringo Starr are among

the entertainers who will have their names added to Hollywood Walk

of Fame in 2010.

'Revolution' Featuring The Beatles Artwork To Be Shown At

Duck Walk Vineyards

Hamptons.com

17 June, 2009

Paul McCartney will once again make history as he performs the first

concert at the new Citi Field in New York City.

Also: Beatlemania enjoys a revival in Hamburg

Paul McCartney gets Animated!

By Clint Morris, Moviehole (thanks Yardena)

16 June, 2009

Rob Minkoff (“The Forbidden Kingdom”, “The Lion King”) will direct

“High in the Clouds”, an animated film featuring the music of former

Beatle Paul McCartney.

Also: Paul McCartney tickets make Citi Field the number one venue

'Always a bit of longing' in George Harrison tunes, says widow

CNN

15 June, 2009

In compiling a new George Harrison greatest-hits collection, the idea

was to focus on the flow, his widow, Olivia, told CNNRadio Monday.

John Lennon and His Iconic Guitars Live

By Ted Drozdowski, Gibson

15 June, 2009

It ain’t the Beatles, but a new DVD of the Plastic Ono Band’s historic

1969 Toronto concert provides a close-up look at a severely bearded

John Lennon during a pivotal time in his career, playing raw rock and

roll on his Epiphone Casino with primal abandon.

Also: Julain Lennon launches tribute to murdered ex-Beatle

McCartney and Yoko urge meat-free Mondays

AFP

15 June, 2009

Beatles legend and famous vegetarian Paul McCartney was joined by

John Lennon's widow Yoko Ono Monday to launch an appeal in Britain

for "meat-free Mondays."

Also: McCartney urges 'meat-free days' to tackle climate change; Paul,

Yoko campaign for 'Meat Free Monday'; Green McCartneys' Meat-Free

Monday Plea (inc. video); Pics; McCartney and Yoko push 'meat-free

Mondays'; McCartneys' meat free monday Photos (thanks Yardena)

Beatles' Liverpool history goes under the hammer

Liverpool Echo

15 June, 2009

John Lennon’s guitar from the early 60s and the oldest signed photo of

Paul McCartney are just two Beatles lots set to feature at a Christie’s

auction.

Yoko Ono and Sean Lennon share spotlight with Mark

Ronson for first performance of Plastic Ono Band in 40

years

By Jennifer Smith, Daily Mail

15 June, 2009

John Lennon's widow Yoko Ono took to the stage at the Royal Festival

Hall last night for a performance with the group she started with her late

husband John in 1969.

Also: Meltdown Festival 2009: Yoko Ono Plastic Ono Band; Yoko Ono

and the Plastic Ono Band, Royal Festival Hall, London; Yoko Ono/Plastic

Ono Band; Yoko Ono Is America's Dancing Queen; Yoko, son and Ronson

Producer of Liverpool Merseybeat bands The Beatles and

Gerry And The Pacemakers dies

By Louisa Collington, Liverpool Daily Post

15 June, 2009

Merseybeat legend Gerry Marsden last night paid tribute to the

respected music producer behind his biggest hits.

Neil Sedaka's fond memories of John Lennon

By Lee Morgan, Click Liverpool

15 June, 2009

It is hard to imagine a more unlikely late night phone conversation.

Macca eyes US move to be with Nancy

ANI

14 June, 2009

Sir Paul McCartney is reportedly looking to move to the US to spend

time with his businesswoman-girlfriend Nancy Shevell.

Also: Third Paul McCartney show added for Citi Field

Press release

PR-USA.net

13 June, 2009

Live performances by Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Tina

Turner are now available on the iTunes Store in aid of youth charity

The Prince’s Trust.

It's been a Hard Day's Hamburg

By John Costello, Irish Independent

13 June, 2009

The stench of stale urine crowds the cramped storeroom.

Tragic John Lennon Sterling Cartier Box at Auction

By Jared Paul Stern, Luxist

12 June, 2009

On June 14 Bonhams & Butterfields is auctioning off a sterling silver

Cartier cigarette box with an extremely interesting provenance as part

of their Entertainment Memorabilia sale in Los Angeles.

Also: New Photos of Lennon and Ono’s ‘69 Bed-In Come to Woodstock;

White Feather - fasinating new exhibiton at Beatles Story museum;

Another side of a legend

'My years as the Beatles' right-hand man'

South Devon Herald Express

12 June, 2009

On December 27, 1960, Liverpudlian Tony Bramwell caught the number

81 bus to go an see a little known group billed as The Beatles!

'He would have considered a Beatles reunion... he had great

love for them'

By Simon Cosyns, The Sun

12 June, 2009

George Harrison was the youngest Beatle, the gentle one, the most

handsome.

Also: George Harrison Tributes

McCartney snubs record label

Contactmusic

11 June, 2009

Sir Paul McCartney has dealt a blow to his former record label by

taking away his back catalogue - and transferring his hits to a smaller

independent music firm.

Also: Attention Guitarists: See somebody who's seen a Beatle

Bethel Woods exhibit gives peace a spotlight

By Sandy Tomcho, Times Herald-Record (fixed URL)

11 June, 2009

It doesn't get more peace-full than this.

Also: Honors for the world's great artists; The 'emotional sound' of

Yoko Ono (audio); Yoko Ono enjoys rare music honour; Gallery gives

visitors a chance to see Lennon's artwork

Locations made famous by the Fab Four

By Diane Selkirk, Forbes.com

10 June, 2009

It was more than forty years ago that John, Paul, George and Ringo

sang about Penny Lane and Strawberry Fields.

Also: Beatles’ Adventures With Girls, Drugs, Rock Revived in

Hamburg

Lennon, Ono's Montreal bed-in sign to be auctioned in U.K.

By Randy Boswell, Canwest News Service

9 June, 2009

A hand-written French sign reading "L'Amour Et La Paix" that was

taped to the wall above John Lennon and Yoko Ono during their

famous 1969 bed-in at a Montreal hotel is to be auctioned in Britain

next month for up to $70,000 — a startling estimate showing how the

simplest of artifacts from the couple's bizarre Canadian peace mission

40 years ago have acquired enormous value as pop culture icons.

Also: Give peace a cheque, auction house says

Paul McCartney: 'I want to work with MGMT' – video

NME

9 June, 2009

Paul McCartney has said that he would like to work with MGMT.

Also: From me to you: A celeb Nanny’s CV; Sir Paul McCartney

admits he is struggling to give politicians a chance

Interview Mike McCartney, The Beat Goes On, NML

(inc. audio)

defnetmedia.com

8 June, 2009

Mike McCartney opens his Mini sixties exhibtion at the Beat Goes

On exhibition at the Museum of Liverpool Life.

Julian Lennon comforts ailing Lucy in the sky

By Richard Brooks, The Sunday Times

7 June, 2009

The Beatle's son reveals the woman who inspired the famous song

has an incurable illness

Also: Lucy who inspired Beatles song 'seriously ill', says Julian

Lennon; Hey Jude laid bare in Liverpool exhibition about Beatle

John Lennon

Mary Hopkin: Those were the days? Not for me

By Alan Franks, The Times

6 June, 2009

More than 40 years after being discovered on Opportunity Knocks,

getting launched by the Beatles’ new label and soaring on her high

Welsh voice to the top of the charts in Britain and the US, Mary

Hopkin is back.

How 'Beatles: Rock Band' came together (inc. video)

By Daniel Terdiman, CNET (thanks Yardena)

4 June, 2009

If you were among the thousands of people at Microsoft's E3 press

briefing on Monday, it's a pretty sure bet that the appearance on-stage

there of Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, and Yoko Ono was one of the

most unexpected things imaginable.

Also: ‘Beatles: Rock Band’ Hands-On: Check Out Fab Footage From

The New Game (inc. video); 'The Beatles: Rock Band' (Wii/PS3/X360);

E3 2009 The Beatles Rock Band Microsoft Press Conference Direct

Feed (video); Video: Paul and Ringo help unveil The Beatles: Rock

Band (video)

Is Paul McCartney on the run . . . to Fenway Park?

By Gayle Fee and Laura Raposa, The Boston Herald

4 June, 2009

Don’t breathe a word of this. Because nobody’s supposed to know.

Rare John Lennon Items To Be Displayed In Liverpool

411mania.com

3 June, 2009

A new exhibit featuring rare items from John Lennon's personal life is

set to open at the Mersey Ferries terminal building at Liverpool's Albert

Dock in Liverpool on June 17th.

Also: Ono Tops Billboard Hot Dance Club Play Chart With Contagious

#1 Single; John Lennon's White Feather

Paul McCartney still enjoys the thrill of performing

By Edna Gundersen, USA Today

2 June, 2009

Playing the Beatles card trumps everything: trendiness, chart position,

even senior citizenship.

Also: It's official: Paul McCartney will play first shows at Mets' new Citi

Field; Sir Paul McCartney could star for Liverpool at World Expo in

Shanghai

Ringo Starr to join Bob Dylan, Paul McCartney collaboration

NME

2 June, 2009

Former Beatles drummer Ringo Starr is set to join the mooted musical

collaboration between his ex-bandmate Paul McCartney and Bob Dylan.

Sir Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, along with Yoko Ono

Lennon and Olivia Harrison Come Together for World

Premiere of The Beatles(TM): Rock Band(TM)

PRNewswire

1 June, 2009

Original band members Sir Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr, along with

Yoko Ono Lennon and Olivia Harrison, came together today to kick off

the 2009 E3 Media & Business Summit with the world premiere of The

Beatles: Rock Band.

Also: Pics; Beatles reunite for Xbox launch (video); Paul and Ringo

reunite for Beatles video game; E3: Microsoft's Xbox pals -- Ringo Starr,

Paul McCartney and Tony Hawk; The Beatles’ Surprise E3 Appearance;

Xbox takes center stage, opens E3 2009; E3: Real Beatles show off game;

The Beatles reunite to launch The Beatles Rock Band; Microsoft starts

E3 by bringing out the surviving Beatles; Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr

Unveil “The Beatles: Rock Band” in L.A.; Beatles Paul McCartney and

Ringo Starr onstage together for 'Rock Band' (inc. video - thanks Yardena);

'The Beatles: Rock Band': Most amazing animated commercial ever? (inc.

video); After 39 years, The Beatles reunite... to launch Fab Four Xbox

game; Ringo Starr And Paul McCartney Introduce 'Beatles: Rock Band';

E3 2009: Playing Rock Band with McLovin and rocking DJ Hero with

Jay-Z; E3 2009: The Beatles: Rock Band

X17 XCLUSIVE - Jen & Paul Hit It Off! (inc. pics and video)

X17 (thanks Yardena)

1 June, 2009

Jenny Aniston wasn't just rubbing elbows with Hollywood royalty at

Hanks' house, she was also partying with Sir Paul McCartney!

Also: Hanks' House Party -- Aniston Brings the Booze (video)

Yoko Ono Is @yokoono But Isn't Dear Abby

Spinner

1 June, 2009

With Kanye West, Ben Gibbard, Tom Waits and other famous musicians

telling the world that Twitter accounts attributed to their highnesses are

actually by imposters, @yokoono is not only the real deal, but she's

actually using the platform to reach out to fans personally while

spreading her message of (surprise, surprise) peace and love.

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