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What Were John Lennon's (and Yoko Ono's) Actual Plans for 1981? Some Were Obvious, and Some Not So Much
By Greg Prato, Ultimate Guitar
29 July, 2025
December 8, 2025, will mark 45 years since the senseless murder of John Lennon. |
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Ebony and Ivory: the film that isn't about Paul McCartney & Steve Wonder's duet on the Mull of Kintyre
RNZ
27 July, 2025
Jim Hosking's third comedy feature Ebony and Ivory is one of the films opening Whanau Marama New Zealand International Film Festival in four centres soon.
Also: The Wombats return to LIPA to be honoured by Sir Paul McCartney ; Sam Mendes, Adrian Lester and James Nesbitt honoured by Paul McCartney at LIPA ; Paul McCartney fans thrilled to see star in Liverpool ; Elton John, Paul McCartney, Garth Brooks, Trisha Yearwood appear on ‘Spinal Tap II’ soundtrack
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Ringo Starr confirms he is working on ‘another album’ with Look Up producer T. Bone Burnett
By Ewan Gleadow, Cult Following
28 July, 2025
In a post to Instagram made earlier today (July 28), Ringo Starr confirmed he was working on another album. |
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Rob Reiner applauds Paul McCartney's 'really funny' improv skills in first look at Spinal Tap sequel
By Mike Miller, Entertainment Weekly
22 July, 2025
The filmmaker and actor also gives props to Elton John while previewing the long-awaited upcoming sequel, "Spinal Tap II: The End Continues."
Also: Paul McCartney adds Got Back San Antonio concert ; Paul McCartney And Ringo Starr Reunite For Dinner At Alba ; Watch Paul McCartney and Elton John (and Spinal Tap) in the trailer for Spinal Tap II: The End Continues ; “I didn’t know their tunes, but we played some Chuck Berry and reggae, then Paul McCartney said, ‘What are you doing for the next few years?’”... |
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Music journalist Sue Mautner on touring with The Beatles
By Bridget Galton, Ham&High
26 July, 2025
It was just after The Beatles had played on Top of The Pops when John Lennon caught Sue Mautner's eye and said 'see you in Germany kid'.
Also: Full cast revealed for world premiere of new Beatles musical SHAKE IT UP BABY! ; How a Canadian man's existential crisis led to these very famous photos of the Beatles ; Before You Get Back to a Paul McCartney Show, Find The Beatles’ Best T-Shirts, Coffee Mugs, Books & More Merch ; ‘Beatles For Sale to Help!’ is Next in Historian’s Book Series |
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Resident blocks Beatles fans from Harrison's home
By Dan Wareing & Marc Gaier, BBC News
21 July, 2025
A chain has been put up across the Liverpool street where Beatles legend George Harrison was born to block traffic after residents complained about tourists invading their privacy.
Also: Liverpool street where residents put up a chain to keep people out |
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Ringo Starr—Inside the Making of “Look Up,” Part 1
By Matt Hurwitz, Mixonline
21 July, 2025
Ringo Starr was always the country Beatle.
Also: Ringo Starr—Inside the Making of “Look Up,” Part 2 ; Ringo Starr—Inside the Making of “Look Up,” Part 3 ; Ringo Starr—Inside the Making of “Look Up,” Part 4 ; Ringo Starr—Inside the Making of “Look Up,” Part 5 |
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Coulthard: 'George Harrison played me unheard Bernie Ecclestone F1 song'
By James Elson, Motor Sport Magazine
17 July, 2025
The worlds of motor sport and music have often come together, with George Harrison being the biggest rockstar petrolhead of all.
Also: “I really enjoyed playing ‘While My Guitar Gently Weeps.’ But our styles were so different.” Robben Ford on what went wrong with George Harrison's first tour after the Beatles’ breakup |
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The 1959 bus from The Beatles iconic Magical Mystery Tour now lives at the Hard Rock Cafe in Florida
By Callum Tokody, Supercar Blondie
18 July, 2025
The Beatles’ Magical Mystery Tour bus has been officially installed at the Hard Rock Cafe in Florida, joining one of the largest Beatles memorabilia collections in the world.
Also: Grapefruit were tipped to be the next Beatles – what happened to the band once loved by John Lennon? ; The Beatles 1967-1970 3-CD Covers Set Coming ; Vince Calandra Dies: Longtime ‘Ed Sullivan Show’ Booker Who Guided The Beatles Into U.S. Homes Was 91 ; I went on tour with the Beatles and my boyfriend spiked their coffee with LSD ; International Beatleweek 2025 promises a spectacular lineup |
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Sir Paul McCartney discusses his and John Lennon's different styles
FemaleFirst
13 July, 2025
Sir Paul McCartney and John Lennon’s creative approaches to music were wildly different but they inspired each other.
Also: How Bob Geldof Convinced Paul McCartney to End His 5-Year Stage Absence at Live Aid ; The question no one had ever asked Paul McCartney ; Paul McCartney fans face major issue getting tickets for his Got Back tour ; Pope Leo recalls Pipes of Peace by Paul McCartney ; Maybe We're Amazed…by Paul McCartney's wonderful car collection |
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Dad buys guitar amp for £3k on Facebook and discovers it belonged to Beatles legend
By Claudia Trotman and Isobel Williams, Daily star
15 July, 2025
A gobsmacked dad discovered that a guitar amp he snagged on Facebook for less than £3k was previously owned by John Lennon - and could have been used on the White Album, he reckons. |
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“George Martin came up to me that morning and said, ’Oh, I’ve got a poser for you... I know it’s never been done before, can you do it?“: The story of the greatest thing The Beatles ever recorded
By Neil Crossley, MusicRadar
12 July, 2025
How Sgt. Pepper's epic finale was created
Also: Beatles Museum staff 'lucky' after fire takes hold of famous spot |
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'Jeff, I Am the Damn Click': Ringo Starr Opens Up on Being Replaced as Drummer on First Beatles Single, Reveals His Proudest Moment
Ultimate Guitar
12 July, 2025
Jokes are often made about Ringo Starr's drumming, but that's all they are - jokes.
Also: Kronos Quartet Enlists Ringo Starr, Iggy Pop, Willie Nelson & More For Bob Dylan Covers ; Recap: Ringo Starr’s Star-Studded “Peace and Love” Birthday Gathering, Featuring Jackson Browne, Molly Tuttle, & More |
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Lennon’s frank love letter raises well over estimate at auction
By Colin Ricketts, JustCollecting News
9 July, 2025
A letter written in Hamburg by John Lennon to his then girlfriend Cynthia Powell has sold for nearly £70,000, almost doubling its pre-sale estimate. |
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George Harrison's Beatles-era photos to be released in new book
By Hillel Italie, Associated Press
10 July, 2025
A book of Beatles-era photographs taken by George Harrison, many of them never published, will be released next year.
Also: ‘Nobody’s got $4,500,000’: The moment a Beatles legend saved Monty Python ; 'Let It Roll: Songs By George Harrison' Released On 2LP Vinyl |
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Ringo Starr Celebrates 85th Birthday in Beverly Hills With Help From T Bone Burnett and Other Friends
By Chris Willman, Variety
7 July, 2025
T Bone Burnett used the occasion of Ringo Starr‘s birthday celebration in Beverly Hills to raise what he considers to be an eternal debate.
Also: ‘Hello Australia’ – Ringo Starr HIJACKS 2GB on his birthday ; Ringo Starr Celebrates 85th Birthday in Beverly Hills | WION Newspoint ; Beverly Hills Declares July 7th “Ringo Starr Day” During “Peace and Love” Birthday Celebration ; Ringo Starr Makes Rare Comment on His 37-Year Sobriety: 'Thank the Lord' ; Ringo Starr celebrates 85th birthday, reveals he's working on another Country album |
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Paul McCartney pays tribute to ‘dear friend’ and Tug of War album artist Brian Clarke
By Ewan Gleadow, Cult Following
8 July, 2025
Paul McCartney has paid tribute to Brian Clarke, the artist who passed away at the age of 72 earlier this week.
Also: Paul McCartney drops bombshell 2025 tour tease ; Paul McCartney Got Back 2025 – The Tour Continues ; Actor Rob Reiner Reveals Paul McCartney’s Hilarious Response When Asked Why He Still Loves to Perform ; Exclusive: Morgan Neville’s Paul McCartney Doc Could Be Going to Amazon Prime, Not Apple Home of the Beatles ; Watch Trailer for New Billy Joel Doc ‘And So It Goes,’ Featuring Paul McCartney & Bruce Springsteen |
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Paul McCartney, 83, Is 'Such a Cutie Pie' Dancing to Pop Star's Live Performance
By Jacqueline Burt Cote, Parade
3 July, 2025
Fans loved seeing the iconic musician's 'big grandpa energy.'
Also: Sir Paul McCartney's unexpected move in interview ranks him among the 'best' celebrities |
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Ringo Starr Makes Heartfelt Plea Ahead of 85th Birthday
By Mary Hawkins, Parade
6 July, 2025
Starr is requesting that fans help him with a special "gift."
Also: Paul McCartney wishes 'very happy' 85th birthday to Ringo Starr ; Ringo peace statue unveiled as part of 85th Birthday celebrations ; Ringo Starr Celebrates 85th Birthday ; Ringo Starr celebrates 85th birthday with annual Peace & Love celebration ; Ringo Starr celebrates his 85th birthday in Beverly Hills with star-studded bash and even Paul McCartney checked-in on his Beatles bandmate ; Meet Ringo Starr's famous model wife and his 3 musician kids |
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The Beatles’ Apple Corps Ltd. Names Tom Greene as New CEO
By Chris Willman, Variety
1 July, 2025
Apple Corps Ltd., the company overseeing the Beatles‘ business and creative interests, has found its new CEO. Tom Greene was announced as the company’s new leader Tuesday morning, set to fill a role that had been vacant since former longtime CEO Jeff Jones stepped down last year after 17 years.
Also: Love letter penned by John Lennon mourning lost 'fifth' Beatle ; Unreleased colour footage captures The Beatles’ concert at Barcelona’s La Monumental, sixty years later ; The Beatles' 1960s ticket stubs to be auctioned ; Collection of Beatles autographs to go under the hammer in Market Harborough ; There's no need to airbrush the Beatles' wives – just let them be ; On The Beatles beat ; Cavern City Tours reports ‘remarkable’ annual profits |
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Watch Ringo Starr and His All Starr Band Goofing Around Behind the Scenes in Recap of Recent U.S. Tour Leg
By Matt Friedlander, American Songwriter
1 July, 2025
Ringo Starr and his All Starr Band wrapped up the first leg of their 2025 U.S. tour with a June 27 concert in Omaha, Nebraska.
Also: He's Ringo. And Nobody Else Is ; Ringo Starr’s tense relationship with famous son who was fired from The Who |
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