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Hair Club for Men Announces 2001 Great Heads of Hair Hall of Famers
PRNewswire
31 December, 2001
Hair Club wraps up 2001 by announcing the ten newest inductees into its Hall of Fame for men with great heads
of hair.
 
Dead Beatle George Harrison to be knighted: report
AFT
31 December, 2001
Former Beatle George Harrison, who died last month, is to be knighted posthumously by Britain's Queen
Elizabeth, the News of the World reports in its Sunday edition.
 
Beatles top US magazine's album chart for 2001
Ananova
28 December, 2001
The Beatles have topped the America Billboard album of the year chart.
 
Elton John, Billy Joel, The Who Included In Concert For New York DVD Extras
By Kevin Raub, Allstar
28 December, 2001
The DVD companion to Columbia Records' two-CD set The Concert For New York will include extra
footage of performances by Elton John, Billy Joel, the Who, and Paul McCartney.
 
Prices Remain Strong For Autographs & Hollywood Relics At R&R's Final Sale Of
2001
Internet Wire
27 December, 2001
Rrauction.com saved the best for last. Over 750 bidders competed for the more then 1600 lots offered in
R&R's final auction of the year. Some of the highlights are listed below:
 
McCartney calls for Commons vote on hunting ban
Ananova
26 December, 2001
Sir Paul McCartney and a host of other celebrities have written to the Government pleading for a ban on
hunting with dogs.
Also: Yahoo! News Photos - Reuters
 
Film I Am Sam is filled with Beatles songs, but none are sung by the Beatles
By David Germain, Associated Press
24 December, 2001
Director Jessie Nelson admits to some naivete when she and co-writer Kristine Johnson wove a batch of
Beatles tunes throughout their film, I Am Sam.
 
Lennon's lyrics attract young fans
The Japan Times
23 December, 2001
A display of John Lennon's handwritten lyrics for the popular tune "Happy Christmas, War is Over" is attracting
dozens visitors to the John Lennon Museum in the city of Saitama.
 
McCartney's Pal 'The AOL Girl' Could So Do The Goth Thing
Sonicnet
21 December, 2001
Teen singer Lindsay Pagano releases debut album, Love & Faith & Inspiration.
 
Harrison music hits stores next month
By Phil Gallo, Reuters
20 December, 2001
George Harrison's last recording and his first solo hit will hit stores early next month.
 
Golden Globe Awards List
Associated Press
20 December, 2001
Nominees for the Hollywood Foreign Press Association's Golden Globe Awards, to be presented Jan. 20
Also: Paul McCartney, Sting, & Enya Up For Golden Globe Awards
 
Harrison died in LA home owned by McCartney-report
Reuters
19 December, 2001
A new twist in the mystery of where former Beatle George Harrison died in Los Angeles last month emerged
Wednesday with a local TV station reporting he passed away in a secluded Beverly Hills estate owned by
ex-bandmate Paul McCartney.
Also: McCartney spokesman denies UPN Harrison story
 
Beatles fans tell of 'final chat with George Harrison'
Ananova
19 December, 2001
Two Beatles fans claim they spent half an hour chatting with George Harrison just days before he died.
Also: 'False address' on George Harrison death certificate could be typing error, Beatles historian
angered by row over Beatle's death certificate
 
I'm no gold digger, says Heather Mills
Ananova
19 December, 2001
Sir Paul McCartney's fiancee Heather Mills has denied she is a gold digger.
 
Concert Discs Get Off to Slow Start
By David Bauder, Associated Press
18 December, 2001
The millions of people who watched two benefit concerts for victims of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks haven't
exactly rushed to buy the compact disc highlights of the shows.
 
Is Macca Next?
Daily Record (thanks to Carlos from Argentina)
17 December, 2001
The next celebrities to tie the knot at Skibo Castle will be Paul McCartney and Heather Mills, according to
sources at the luxury hideaway.
 
Macca meets Marks
MegaStar
17 December, 2001
Sir Paul McCartney has teamed up with BBC DJs Mark and Lard for a rough-and-ready live version of his
September 11 York tribute Freedom.
 
Yahoo! News Photo
Associated Press
16 December, 2001
Sir Paul McCartney plays the guitar and sings during the German television show "Wetten Dass...?" in Dresden,
eastern Germany, Saturday night, Dec. 15, 2001.
Also: video (thanks to Carlos from Argentina)
 
Memorial For George?
Henley Standard (thanks to Carlos from Argentina)
14 December, 2001
Henley mayor Cllr. Tony Lane has called on residents to come forward with ideas for a permanent memorial to
George Harrison.
 
Yahoo! News Photos
Associated Press
14 December, 2001
United Nations Goodwill Ambassador Heather Mills, right, and her fiance, ex-Beatle Paul McCartney, attend
the final ceremony of the UN's Year of Volunteers at Croatia's national library in Zagreb, Friday, Dec. 14, 2001.
Also: another photo, Heather Mills receives humanitarian award, one more photo (thanks to Carlos
from Argentina)
 
Macca to tour
Worldpop
13 December, 2001
Paul McCartney says he will embark on a UK tour next March.
 
Harrison Song Wakes Space Shuttle Astronauts
Reuters
13 December, 2001
NASA, not often recognized for pop sensibilities, played the George Harrison song ``Here Comes the Sun'' to
awaken the astronauts aboard space shuttle Endeavour on Thursday.
Also: Place of George Harrison's death still a mystery, Elaborate smokescreen shrouds Harrison death,
L.A. lawyer files complaint over Harrison death, McCartney Talks of Harrison's Loss, Police
investigate Harrison death certificate claims
 
Beatles' Cavern has new landlord
Ananova
13 December, 2001
Liverpool's Cavern nightclub - immortalised by the Beatles - has a new landlord.
 
McCartney Sings for Peace, Fellow-Beatle Harrison
Reuters
12 December, 2001
Ex-Beatle Paul McCartney played for peace in Oslo on Tuesday in his first concert appearance after the death
of George Harrison and dedicated his songs to the fellow Beatle who died last month.
Also: photos
 
Vigil for Harrison's Ashes Ends
By Prajnan Bhattacharya, Associated Press
11 December, 2001
Hare Krishnas, paparazzi and fans gave up their wait for the ashes of former Beatle George Harrison to be
scattered in the holy Ganges River as Hindu officials said Tuesday that Harrison's family would come later in
secret for the ceremony.
Also: Rolling Stone magazine pays tribute to Beatle George, George Harrison's Sister Plans 'Come
Together Day', George Harrison single to be re-released in the New Year, The site of George
Harrison's death remains a mystery
 
Weller and Oasis star pay tribute to late Beatle at London show
Ananova
11 December, 2001
Paul Weller and Noel Gallagher performed a tribute to George Harrison at Weller's Royal Albert Hall gig.
 
Beatles (Covers) Invade Holiday Movies
E! Online
10 December, 2001
Forget hobbits, wizards and Tom Cruise: The most coveted cameos of this year's holiday movie season
belonged to the Beatles. Or at least their music.
 
Lennon beating the Bard in 'greatest Briton' poll
By Adam Sherwin, The Times
10 December, 2001
The melodic genius and caustic wit of John Lennon have made the Beatle a surprise favourite in an
unprecedented nationwide poll to find the greatest Briton of all time.
 
Yahoo! News Photos
Associated Press
10 December, 2001
Sir Paul McCartney and his fiancee Heather Mills, right, arrive for the Nobel banquet at the Grand Hotel in
Oslo, Norway Monday evening Dec. 10, 2001...
 
Remembering George Harrison: Full of Love and Fun
By Ravi Shankar, The New York Times
9 December, 2001
George Harrison's childlike quality, his passion for all the music he loved and his serious quest for religion,
always amazed me as well as attracted me.
Also: Frampton Honors Harrison in Concert
 
He's Such A Great Loss
By Lucy Lawrence, Sunday Mirror
9 December, 2001
Motor racing legend Sir Jackie, whose wife Helen is fighting breast cancer, tells Lucy Lawrence of his
friendship with George.
Also: Sister Rift Healed, George Harrison's sister says they healed rift, Tears From His 1st Love,
With Incense And Chanting Filling The Air He Said 'Hare Krishna' And Slipped Away
 
Sir Paul's Sanctuary Hits Crisis
Sunday Mirror
9 December, 2001
A Scottish animal charity backed by Sir Paul McCartney may be forced to close its doors.
 
McCartney joins concert to honour Annan
Ananova
9 December, 2001
Sir Paul McCartney and Russell Watson are to perform in a concert honouring UN Secretary-General Kofi
Annan.
Also: McCartney to 'Play for Peace' in Oslo
 
Remembering John Lennon
By Sue Falco, Launch.com
8 December, 2001
On December 8, 1980, John Lennon was gunned down in front of his New York City apartment building.
Also: Beatles Fans Mourn John Lennon, Cuba Pays Tribute to Once-Shunned John Lennon,
Belgrade Street Named After Lennon, Serbian City Gives John Lennon Street a Chance, photos
 
This Day In History - John Lennon Shot
The History Channel
8 December, 2001
John Lennon, a former member of the Beatles, the rock group that transformed popular music in the 1960s, is
shot and killed by an obsessed fan in New York City.
 
Beatles fan asks 'Lennon' airport bosses: ''But what about the rest of the lads?''
By Jamie O'Keeffe, Waterford News
7 December, 2001
In the week in which a second member of The Beatles passed away, a Waterford 'Fab Four' fanatic is continuing
his campaign to have Liverpool Airport dedicated to the entire 'Fab Four' - and not just John Lennon.
 
Site Of George Harrison's Death A Mystery
By Gary Graff, Launch.com
7 December, 2001
There seems to be a growing question about where former Beatle George Harrison actually died on November
29. Though initial reports stated that Harrison passed away at the home of family friend and Hollywood security
specialist Gavin De Becker, conflicting accounts have emerged.
Also: Kiss On The Legacy Of George Harrison, Harrison's Hare Krishna passion revealed, photos,
George's caring gift
 
Paul and Linda to marry - exclusive!
By Holdthefrontpage Staff
7 December, 2001
A week of sadness for Beatles fans improved a little with the news that Aberdeen's Gary Bakewell - who plays
Paul McCartney in the movie Backbeat and TV film The Linda McCartney Story - has fallen in love with the
American actress who plays Linda.
 
McCartney Recruits 'Gimme Shelter' Director For Concert For New York Film
By Jon Wiederhorn, SonicNet.com
7 December, 2001
Filmmaker Albert Maysles, who 31 years ago Thursday (December 6) debuted the documentary "The Rolling
Stones: Gimme Shelter," chronicling the Rolling Stones' infamous 1969 tour that ended in tragedy at Altamont
Speedway (which occurred 32 years ago Thursday), has confirmed he is working on a new film about Paul
McCartney and the Concert for New York City.
 
Beatles songs power ``Sam'' soundtrack disc
By Phil Gallo, Reuters
7 December, 2001
The Beatles ``1'' hits package helped drive a fruitful holiday season last year, and the Fab Four may play a key
role in the music business in the coming weeks.
 
'Unreleased' Harrison Song on Web Site
By Hannah Cowdy, Reuters
6 December, 2001
A Beatles' shop in Liverpool, the birthplace of the world's most famous band, has put what it says is a
previously unreleased audio version of the last public recording by guitarist George Harrison on its Web site.
Also: Careers advisers unimpressed with the young George Harrison, Harrison 'leaves temple legacy',
Harrison's 'My Sweet Lord' Set for Charts, VH1 Says It's Aired Unreleased Harrison Song
 
Lennon vigil sparks New York curfew battle
Ananova
6 December, 2001
Beatles fans are preparing for a showdown with New York officials over the 21st anniversary of John Lennon's
death.
 
McCartney Says Fiance Is No Beatles Fan
Reuters
5 December, 2001
Paul McCartney's wife-to-be Heather Mills knows next to nothing about the Beatles and does not recognize
their songs, the ex-Beatle told a German magazine on Wednesday.
 
"Billboard" Awards: Viva R. Kelly!
E! Online
5 December, 2001
Once again, the 2001 Billboard Music Awards proved to be one of the few nights that Las Vegas actually
produces an inordinate amount of winners.
 
 
 
 
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