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Paul McCartney shares tribute to Marianne Faithfull: “It’s very sad to think that I won’t be meeting her again”
By Joe Taysom, Far Out Magazine
31 January, 2025
The Beatles’ Paul McCartney has shared an emotional tribute to Marianne Faithfull, who passed away aged 78 on January 30th.
Also: Paul McCartney reveals how he got interested in football
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Ringo Starr Always Thought His Name ‘Sounded Funny’ Alongside Beatles Bandmates John, Paul and George
By Angel Saunders, People
22 January, 2025
The English musician shared his confession during a visit to SiriusXM’s The Beatles Channel
Also: Ringo Starr not afraid to shake it up with new record ; Ringo Starr makes music switch from rock to country ; Ringo Starr to talk 'Look Up' on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' ; Ringo Starr makes history with ‘Look Up’ ; Placefirst completes final phase of £42.8m regeneration of Ringo Starr’s birthplace ; Ringo Starr talks reuniting with Paul McCartney and more on Jimmy Kimmel Live! ; Ringo Starr on food he’s never eaten and Beatles hang outs with Johnny Cash and Bob Dylan ; Ringo Starr on new album 'Look Up,' a career inspired by collaborative, peace-filled songs |
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Paul McCartney: Don't let AI rip off artists
By Laura Kuenssberg, BBC
25 January, 2025
Sir Paul McCartney has told the BBC proposed changes to copyright law could allow "rip off" technology that might make it impossible for musicians and artists to make a living.
Also: Paul McCartney says 'it’s amazing' as he shares heartfelt family moment ; Sir Paul McCartney's 'worry' as he says 'it's not like that' in Beatles admission ; Paul McCartney and Wings’ ‘Venus and Mars’ Gets 50th Anniversary Reissue ; 60 years ago Paul McCartney was attacked on the street. Now you can own the result ; Paul McCartney, Slash, Grateful Dead Memorabilia Auction: What You Can Buy |
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Five hours with Paul McCartney in Santiago
By Igor Guilarte, OnCubaNews
16 January, 2025
25 years after the “secret” and fleeting visit of the only Beatle to have ever set foot in Cuba, witnesses of that day share their experiences.
Also: The most watched light entertainment show episode is never repeated ; Paul McCartney: “Ringo for President! He’d do a great job!” |
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‘One To One: John & Yoko’ Acquired By Magnolia Ahead Of Sundance, Sets Spring Imax Release
By Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline
21 January, 2025
EXCLUSIVE: Magnolia Pictures is taking North American rights to Kevin Macdonald’s documentary One to One: John & Yoko, which after making its world premiere at the Venice Film Festival and playing at Telluride is making a pit stop in the Spotlight section this week at the Sundance Film Festival.
Also: John Lennon Came to My School When I Was 8. Or Did I Imagine It? ; Kevin Macdonald's ‘One To One: John & Yoko’ acquired for UK-Ireland at Sundance (exclusive) |
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‘There’s always a need for music, and there’s always a need for joy’ Ringo Starr talks Look Up, country roots and working with T Bone Burnett
By Ewan Gleadow, Cult Following
15 January, 2025
Ringo Starr needs no introduction.
Also: Ringo Starr Discusses His “Emotional” Connection to Country Music, Reveals Favorite Country Artists at Nashville Press Event ; Sting, Ringo Starr pay tribute to the late director David Lynch ; Ringo Starr fans in hysterics over odd item ex-Beatles drummer would take on tour ; With new album, the Beatles’ Ringo Starr was ready for the country again ; Ringo Starr Recalls How The Beatles Came to Record the Buck Owens Classic “Act Naturally” |
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The Beatles’ Yellow Submarine Album Comes to Life on Two Crocs Classic Clogs
By Nicholas Vlahos, Sole Retriever
16 January, 2025
Crocs has proven to be one of the best footwear partners with which to collaborate.
Also: The Beatles’ ill-forgotten video game resurfaces as fans find playable copy of ‘Beatle Quest’ ; 2 Beatles Songs from ’90s to Be Remixed with AI for Clearer Vocals by John Lennon, Says George Harrison’s Son ; Instruments used on classic Beatles album Sgt Pepper’s go on display ; The Beatles land first BRIT Award nomination in 42 years for their last ever song Now and Then - featuring John Lennon's vocals thanks to AI |
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Ringo Starr on holidaying in Ireland: ‘We hopped over on a plane, rented a car and found a little guesthouse for two nights’
By Shilpa Ganatra, The Irish Times
12 January, 2025
The Beatles drummer on his former band and his new country album, Look Up, which features a line-up of Nashville stars
Also: Ringo Starr Wants To Know Where Hank Williams III Is ; Ringo Starr says he “only wants to be in a band” ; Exclusive: Beatles star's bold career pivot a hit with fans ; Beatles star's exclusive sit down with Today | Today Show Australia ; Ringo Starr Concert Special Set for CBS; Some Proceeds to Benefit Wildfire Relief (Exclusive) ; Ringo Starr Plays Star-Studded Nashville Show_ Set List, Video ; Ringo Starr invited to make Grand Ole Opry debut |
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This George Harrison Song Is Still Breaking Beatles Records
By Robin Murray, Clash
12 January, 2025
George Harrison’s solo song ‘My Sweet Lord’ has become the most streamed song by a solo Beatle daily on Spotify.
Also: TV presenter praises ‘extraordinary’ rock garden at home of late Beatle |
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Act Naturally: Ringo Starr Looks Up
By D. Patrick Rodgers, Nashville Scene
9 January, 2025
Talking to Starr and producer T Bone Burnett about the former Beatle’s first country album in more than 50 years
Also: “Phonograph”: Listening Parties for Ringo Starr’s New Country Album, ‘Look Up,’ Taking Place in Record Stores Across the U.S. ; Ringo Starr: 'Nashville loves me cause I did a Country album and came to Nashville' ; Ringo Starr interview this morning (UK) 9/Jan/2025 ; Exclusive: Beatles legend Ringo Starr explains why he only did two takes for each song on new album |
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Ringo Starr on a new album at 84 and his love of country and broccoli
DPA
10 January, 2025
His looks are as iconic as the man himself: Lean, athletic, a full head of black hair and beard and the obligatory sunglasses.
Also: 'Brasileiros vão a shows para realmente se divertir', diz Ringo Starr, icônico baterista dos Beatles ; 'I'm just a musician who doesn't want to play alone,' says Ringo Starr in exclusive interview ; Ringo Starr’s New Country Sound With ‘Look Up’ Album | Billboard News ; Beatles legend Sir Ringo Starr reveals he 'always wanted' a different singing voice ; Ringo Starr is 'settled' in Los Angeles |
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Why Paul McCartney, at 82, cannot let it be
By Helen Thompson, AFR
3 January, 2025
Back on tour last month, the legendary songman is still hungry for appreciation and intent on settling old scores. |
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Buy “last-known” Lennon photo showing Beatle with his killer
By Colin Ricketts, JustCollecting News
8 January, 2025
A print of the last known photograph of John Lennon, showing the Beatle signing an autograph for the man who would hours later shoot him dead, is being auctioned this month. |
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Why John Lennon and George Harrison Will Not Be Recognized if the Beatles Wins 2025 GRAMMY Award
By Chris Piner, American Songwriter
2 January, 2025
While the Beatles appeared to be on top of the music industry, selling over 600 million albums, the group shocked fans and the world when they decided to disband.
Also: Everything the Beatles’ Children Have Said About Growing Up With Famous Dads |
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American Songwriter January/February Cover Story: Looking Up (& Back) with Ringo Starr as He Reflects on Drums, Songs, and Timeless Friendships
By Katherine Yeske Taylor, American Songwriter
2 January, 2025
Relaxing in a velvet armchair in the living room of a villa on the grounds of the luxurious Sunset Marquis hotel in West Hollywood, California, Ringo Starr’s laid-back friendliness makes him the personification of the “peace and love” mantra that he frequently professes.
Also: Ringo Starr : « Ma femme m'a élevé » ; Listening parties announced for Ringo Starr’s new country album, ‘Look Up’ ; "There’s a strange magnetism to this machine - it’s like it carried its history with it": Ringo Starr's Studer A80 tape machine is going up for auction |
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