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Watch The Beatles' new Cirque Du Soleil video for While My Guitar Gently Weeps (inc. video)
By John Earls, NME
29 June, 2016
The Beatles have authorised a new video for ‘While My Guitar Gently Weeps’ to mark the tenth anniversary of their Cirque Du Soleil show.
Also: Unseen! The Beatles In Tokyo, 1966 ; When the Beatles Took on Japan's Right Wing |
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Shirt stained with John Lennon's blood expected to fetch £7,000 at auction
Express.co.uk
24 June, 2016
A shirt stained with John Lennon's blood from the night he was murdered has emerged for sale 36 years later.
Also: John Lennon blood soaked shirt sells at auction for over $40,000 ; Beatles memorabilia set for auction in Poole ; Beatles super-fan waits 30 YEARS to get Ringo Starr's autograph on LP, doubling its value ; John Lennon depicted himself as Adolf Hitler in college drawings |
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Paul McCartney was ‘so confused’ on Brexit that he couldn’t vote
By Geoff Edgers, The Washington Post
28 June, 2016
So where did Paul McCartney land on Brexit?
Also: Mysterious Montserrat: Volcano-buried city, Beatles legacy ; Paul McCartney hired Star Trek creator to make Wings Sci-Fi film ; Paul McCartney plays shortened set for charity at tiny UK pub ; Ticket To Ride! Sir Paul McCartney and his stunning wife Nancy Shevell...
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Ron Howard’s Beatles Movie Schedules Hulu and Theatrical Releases (inc. video)
By Jeff Giles, Ultimate Classic Rock
20 June, 2016
Ron Howard’s documentary about the Beatles‘ touring years as a touring act is headed for theaters and home viewing this fall
Also: Inside Beatles' Bloody, Banned 'Butcher' Cover ; Did the Beatles Make the Cavern or Did the Cavern Make the Beatles? ; 35mm film of The Beatles performing at Regents Park in 1963 is on eBay for £5,000 ; Beatles collectables under the hammer ; When The Beatles rocked Toronto: New exhibit is a sobering reminder of just how bold the city once was (inc. video)
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June 1966: When Germany went wild over The Beatles' blitz tour
Deutsche Welle
22 June, 2016
Before The Beatles set out on their blitz tour of Germany in June 1966, "Beatlemania" hadn't yet infected Germany.
Also: Beatle Stuart Sutcliffe: 'An average boy with little evidence of future distinction' ; Drum kit used to record Beatles' 1st U.S. single to be auctioned ; 10 years later, ‘The Beatles LOVE’ is still dazzling ; Yesterday: When the ‘Beatles typhoon’ hit Japan ; First Look: Ron Howard's Beatles Doc 'Eight Days A Week' (video) |
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Sony/ATV Music Publishing Names Epic Rights as Global Licensing Agent for Lennon-McCartney Song Catalog
PR Newswire
15 June, 2016
Epic Rights To Develop Worldwide Licensing Program for Lyrics Written By Lennon & McCartney and Will Bring on Top Licensees and Retailers in Apparel, Home Furnishings, Wall Art, Stationery and Gift Products; Globally Recognized Song Lyrics are Foundation for Consumer Products Program Across Multiple Categories
Also: 50 Years Ago: The Beatles Play Their Final TV Show ; The Beatles' Award-winning 'LOVE' Album Now Available For Streaming Worldwide |
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At 75, Ringo Starr still spreads peace and love
By Susan Whitall, The Detroit News
15 June, 2016
Some things in life are not a disappointment. Among them is talking to Ringo Starr, who is the same soulful, cheery guy in conversation we got to know in the 1960s, when he provided the Beatles’ solid backbeat, and in films such as “A Hard Day’s Night,” where he was engaging as the floppy-haired, comedic sad sack.
Also: Ringo Starr reacts to Orlando shootings (video) ; Ringo on heroes, style, his son and, uh, drums ; Ringo Starr goes record shopping in Nashville ; Peace And Love And More: A Conversation With Ringo Starr ; Sound Check: Ringo Starr’s getting by with a little help from his favorite friends ; Join Ringo Starr On His Birthday, July 7, For A Worldwide #Peaceandlove Celebration At Noon Your Local Time! |
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Henry McCullough dies; played guitar with Paul McCartney and Wings, Joe Cocker, Spooky Tooth
By Jimmy Nelson, Something Else! Reviews
14 June, 2016
Henry McCullough, an itinerant guitarist who had brief but memorable stints with Paul McCartney and Wings, Joe Cocker and Spooky Tooth, has died after suffering a heart attack on November 5, 2012 and enduring a lengthy period of partial recovery.
Also: Former Wings guitarist and Northern Ireland music legend Henry McCullough dies ; Henry McCullough: Legendary rock guitarist dies ; Mourners say goodbye to Henry McCullough with music and songs |
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Sir Paul McCartney drapes rainbow flag around him during emotional tribute to Orlando shooting victims
By Jennifer Ruby, Evening Standard
15 June, 2016
Sir Paul McCartney has paid tribute to the Orlando shooting victims on stage in Berlin.
Also: Happy Birthday Paul McCartney ; Happy Birthday Paul McCartney: 5 One On One World Tour One-Timers ; Taylor Swift, Paul McCartney Among 180 Artists Signing Petition For Digital Copyright Reform ; Paul McCartney, Billy Joel among 200 entertainers demanding gun reform |
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Hacker breaks into George Harrison Twitter account then claims to not know he's dead
By Luke Morgan Britton, NME
8 June, 2016
The Twitter account for George Harrison, run by the late Beatle's estate, was hacked on Tuesday (June 7), the latest in a series of similar hacks suffered by music stars.
Also: Lost George Harrison Tracks To Surface On Gary Wright Album ;
Awake: A new film tells the extraordinary tale of a ‘superstar guru’ |
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Ringo Starr Remembers George Martin, Teases New Music
By Jordan Runtagh, RollingStone.com
9 June, 2016
Fifty years after the Beatles permanently retired from the road, Ringo Starr can't seem to get enough of it.
Also: Ringo Starr on Beatles, solo career, Skechers and a bit of peace and love ; At 75, things are coming easy for Ringo Starr ; Amid Tragedy, Ringo Starr Wants to Spread More Peace, Love
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The Beatles: Revelations of ‘Paperback Writer’ and ‘Rain’
By Mike Tiano, Something Else! Reviews
3 June, 2016
As the 50th anniversary of the Beatles saga rolls on, it recently reached a major milestone: a half century ago they released the single “Paperback Writer” and “Rain.”
Also: Flashback: The Day Muhammad Ali Met the Beatles ; Muhammad Ali: ‘John Lennon wanted my bloody shorts from the Henry Cooper fight to raise money for peace’ ; Ringo Starr on the Time Muhammad Ali Picked Him Up ; Rare Beatles memorabilia to be sold off at Darlington auction ; Hot Wheels unveil Beatles' 'Yellow Submarine' 50th anniversary collection — exclusive ; The forgotten story of how Muhammad Ali and a Jersey guy tried to reunite the Beatles ; Flashback: Celebrating The Beatles' Revolver 50 years on |
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Paul McCartney Talks Summer Tour, New 'Pure McCartney' Comp
By Steve Appleford, RollingStone.com
7 June, 2016
Singer-songwriter on looking beyond the hits, reclaiming "FourFiveSeconds" and revisiting "Temporary Secretary"
Also: Paul McCartney Reveals Next Video In VR Series (inc. videos) ; Paul McCartney Joins Facebook in Launching 360 Photography ; Australian Exclusive: Q&A With Sir Paul McCartney ; All Songs +1: A Conversation With Paul McCartney (inc. audio - thanks Rachel) ; Sir Paul McCartney joins John Wilson to discuss songwriting and his solo career (audio) ; A Pure Conversation with Paul McCartney
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The Beatles: Paul McCartney set to Come Together with big rivals
Daily Star
2 June, 2016
The ex-Beatle will be rocking alongside The Stones, The Who and Bob Dylan at California’s amazing Desert Trip festival in October.
Also: Paul McCartney: “I get the tube!” ; Sir Paul McCartney hails Carla Lane as 'advocate for animal rights' ; Paul McCartney plays cupid as he helps couple get engaged in the middle of his concert ; Paul McCartney pretends to be someone else ; Paul McCartney, Simon Cowell and Cheryl continue moving tributes to Muhammad Ali ; 'We were hiding out in a hotel room. We got pretty drunk. Then I told John, "I love you man"': Booze, Brexit, Bond and his Beatle bromance with John... a magical history tour with Sir Paul McCartney
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Ringo Starr Talks 2017 Album Plans & All-Starr Band Tour: 'I Have a Lot of Fun With a Lot of Friends'
Billboard
2 June, 2016
With his latest All-Starr Band tour about to start -- a 19-date U.S. trek kicking off Friday in Syracuse, New York -- Ringo Starr is eyeballing a new album release for early next year.
Also: Did three Beatles almost reunite in Syracuse? Ringo Starr says he absolutely .... can't remember ; Ringo Starr responds to Lou Reed calling the Beatles 'garbage' ; Ringo Starr Kicks off Amphitheater's Concert Series (inc. video) ; Ringo Starr comes to bergePAC June 7 ; Is Ringo Starr going country? He answers your fan questions in exclusive video (inc. video - thanks Carlos)
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