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Graphic novel based on The Beatles' 1968 film "Yellow Submarine" due out in August (inc. video)
ABC Radio
23 May, 2018
Titan ComicsIn honor of the 50th anniversary of the classic animated Beatles film Yellow Submarine, an authorized graphic-novel adaption of the movie will be published on August 28 by Titan Comics.
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New John Lennon Artwork and Other Stamp Subjects Revealed as U.S. Postal Service Announces Updates to the 2018 Stamp Program
Sierra Sun Times
11 May, 2018
The U.S. Postal Service today unveiled new artwork for the upcoming John Lennon Forever stamp and two additional subjects to the 2018 Stamp Program. |
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'I love you John!' Frail Yoko Ono visits John Lennon's two childhood homes in Liverpool...
By Chris Pleasance, Daily Mail
18 May, 2018
A frail-looking Yoko Ono was spotted visiting two of John Lennon's childhood homes on Friday after traveling from her New York home to Liverpool.
Also: Dentist who owns John Lennon’s tooth...
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The Beatles music company scores injunction against counterfeiters
World Intellectual Property Review
8 May,2018
Apple Corps, a music company founded by members of The Beatles, has scored a permanent injunction against a number of online counterfeiters selling band merchandise.
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Paul McCartney to skip Wolf Prize ceremony
By Amy Spiro, The Jerusalem Post
10 May, 2018
Singer could still collect award if he attends in the next two years.
Also: Richest musicians in the UK revealed: Sir Paul McCartney tops list with £820 million ; Meat-free is the new rock ‘n’ roll: Sir Paul McCartney on Linda's vegetarian legacy |
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Roy Young: ‘Britain’s Little Richard’ who played with Bowie and the Beatles – but turned down the offer to join the band
By Spencer Leigh, The Independent
7 May, 2018
The rock’n’roll singer and keyboard player had no regrets declining Brian Epstein’s offer to join his Liverpool quartet, but had to hide under a piano when he thought he’d killed the Thin White Duke
Also: OBITUARY: Roy Young played with The Beatles but turned down chance to join Fab Four
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Paul McCartney's masterpiece is my pension pot reveals Peter Asher
By Kathryn Spencer, Express.co.uk
8 May, 2018
Peter Asher may no longer be topping the charts but the 1960s pop star-turned-producer isn't unduly worried. |
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Sir Paul McCartney remembers 'my Liverpool mum and dad' as he arrives at Buckingham Palace for honour ceremony
ITV News
4 May, 2018
Sir Paul McCartney has said it is a "huge honour" to be made a Companion of Honour at an investiture ceremony at Buckingham Palace.
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Ringo Starr announces second June date for Tel Aviv concert
By Jessica Steinberg, The Times of Israel
6 May, 2018
77-year-old Beatles drummer adds encore performance after debut June 23 show sells out |
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Images Of The Beatles & Other Famous Musicians Captured By Linda McCartney To Go On Display
ePHOTOzine
3 May, 2018
63 photographs by Linda McCartney, generously gifted by Paul McCartney and his family, will be going on display for the first time in the V&A's new Photography Centre, opening to the public on 12 October 2018.
Also: Get Back: rare Beatles Caird Hall photos return to Dundee |
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George Harrison's First Electric Guitar Up for Auction
Associated Press
3 May, 2018
George Harrison’s first electric guitar is up for auction. |
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Paul McCartney, Metallica, Childish Gambino Top ACL Fest Lineup
RollingStone.com
1 May, 2018
Paul McCartney, Metallica and Childish Gambino will headline the 2018 Austin City Limits Music Festival.
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Birth of The Beatles: The Day John Lennon Met Paul McCartney
By Ed Gross, Woman's World
2 May, 2018
There was no reason to think that July 6, 1957 would be any different from the day that preceded it or the one that followed. And, admittedly, for a time nobody would believe differently, though history would eventually show that this was the day that John Lennon first encountered Paul McCartney, beginning what would be the initial steps toward formation of The Beatles and, ultimately, change the history books. |
