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Record breaker presents award to group started by John Lennon
By Richard Cornwell, East Anglian Daily Times
31 August, 2025
Members of the band which became The Beatles have been honoured as the longest enduring skiffle group during a gig in Suffolk. |
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Ringo Starr to showcase his original paintings for the first time at Animazing gallery in las vegas - "Starr Art" exhibition and sale marks Ringo's first art show since 2019
PRNewswire
26 August, 2025
100 Percent of Artist Proceeds to Benefit Ringo's Charity The Lotus Foundation, Animazing Gallery To Host Private Reception For The Artist and Collectors
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John Lennon mural could be removed from iconic street
By David Humphreys, Liverpool Echo
29 August, 2025
The mural's time on the street could be limited
Also: See Newly Released Video of John Lennon’s 1972 Performance of ‘Instant Karma!’ ; John Lennon, Yoko Ono share previously unreleased ‘Instant Karma’ video |
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Brit music legend, 83, to release brand new album AND tour UK as star shows no signs of slowing down
By Ellie Henman, The Sun
24 August, 2025
He turned 83 back in June but Sir Paul McCartney is showing no signs of slowing down.
Also: Paul McCartney, 83, and his glamorous wife Nancy, 65, enjoy a fun night out at Metallica gig alongside Sylvester Stallone, 79, and his family in New York ; Paul McCartney and Wife Nancy Step Out for Rare Heavy-Metal Date Night in the Hamptons ; Paul McCartney Documentary ‘Man on the Run’ Picked Up by Amazon MGM Ahead of Telluride Debut (Exclusive) ; Paul McCartney's personal photographs on display in London ; Unseen Beatles photos taken by Paul McCartney show band before fame ; Eric Idle on 'getting a Scouse pass' from McCartney |
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'I know about hit songs, hit numbers, hit sounds': The man behind The Beatles
By Myles Burke, BBC
25 August, 2025
Brian Epstein, the Fab Four's manager, guided them from Liverpool's Cavern Club to global fame.
Also: How The Beatles turned to the Shadows legend Hank Marvin for advice about an iconic song ; Top tickets for The Beatles’ 1965 Balboa Stadium concert were $5.50. The catering tab: $33.96! ; University to bring back Beatles' master's degree ; The Beatles’ Lost Epic The Unreleased Story of Carnival of Light Once Again Fails To Surface on Anthology ; “The call from Paul was a complete shock. I thought it was Mick Jagger taking the piss.” ; 'He didn't really talk about The Beatles but he was a mentor to them'
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Holding On To History: Northlander remembers Beatles’ only Minnesota performance
By Dave Anderson, Northern News Now
19 August, 2025
In August 1965, Paul McCartney and his iconic Hofner bass, along with bandmates John Lennon, George Harrison and Ringo Starr, made their only appearance in Minnesota.
Also: Man thought he had stolen Beatles relic but staff had the last laugh ; The Beatles tease fans with new ‘1, 2, 3, 4’ posts ; 1, 2, 3, 4! The Beatles Post Mysterious Social Media Messages Hinting at a Possible Fourth ‘Anthology’ Compilation Volume ; One of biggest collections of Beatles memorabilia – worth £1.4m – being put on show for first time ; What Was The Beatles' First London Show?
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The Beatles expand ‘Anthology’
By Buddy Iahn, The Music Universe
21 August, 2025
A new documentary episode, a fourth music collection, and a book will be available this fall
Also: Peter Jackson to create new episode of Beatles Anthology TV series ; "The Beatles Anthology" series, music and book to be released as major reissue campaign ; The Beatles Anthology 4 Tracklisting and All The Details of the 2025 Release Revealed ; Did Elvis jam with The Beatles? Not even the people in the room know for sure ; What two of the Beatles did when they visited Chepstow ; The Beatles’ Anthology 4 Announcement Splits Fans Between Celebration and Criticism |
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New Box Set Chronicles John Lennon & Yoko Ono’s Musical Activism
By Will Schube, uDiscoverMusic
14 August, 2025
The massive 12-disc set ‘Power To The People (Super Deluxe Edition)’ features 90 previously unreleased tracks.
Also: John Lennon, Yoko Ono’s Early ’70s Output Compiled For Boxed Set ; John Lennon, omitted a song from the new boxset: for fans it is censorship
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Paul McCartney Playing Hard to Get With Paul Mescal Despite Actor Portraying Him in Beatles Film
By Mark McGarry, National Examiner
19 August, 2025
Paul McCartney is the subject of one of Sam Mendes’ four Beatles biopictures about each of the legendary Fab Four, but he’s keeping Paul Mescal — the actor portraying him — at arm’s length, claims a studio source. |
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The Haunting George Harrison Song That Opens 'Weapons'
By Bryan Rolli, Ultimate Classic Rock
10 August, 2025
Weapons debuted at No. 1 at the box office this weekend — what's the haunting classic rock song that opens the chilling new mystery horror film?
Also: “He was always the noisy one; we gained strength from each other.” Watch George Harrison talk about the power of comedy and why the Beatles clicked with the public in a resurfaced 1981 interview |
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Culture war! When a 1960s critic dared to compare The Beatles to Mahler
By Richard Morrison, Classical-Music.com
11 August, 2025
Read on to discover what happened when a respected UK journalist compared The Beatles to Mahler...
Also: The untold story of Mona and Mimi — and The Beatles connection ; 60 Years Ago, The Beatles Tackled James Bond With Help! ; The Beatles ‘Help’ Turns 60 ; Dublin City Council launches first ever ‘The Beatles Weekend’ ; Tiny Beatles ticket from start of band’s fame goes on sale for £1,500 ; Hidden details most people miss on Pier Head Beatles statues ; When the Beatles hit a grand slam in rock-and-roll ; Man jailed after starting fire that damaged Liverpool Beatles Museum
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'Young people finding The Beatles for themselves'
BBC
2 August, 2025
The director of the Cavern Club, the Liverpool club described as the birthplace of The Beatles, says the venue "has to focus" on younger fans ahead of the city's annual International Beatleweek later this month.
Also: The Beatles’ music is still very relevant in society over 50 years later ; 60 years ago this week, The Beatles made history in NY ; Mets to celebrate 60th anniversary of the Beatles' Shea Stadium concert with special night ; Famous Liverpool shop we said goodbye to 30 years ago ; Check out the Fest for Beatles Fans ; Broadcast journalist who traveled with The Beatles shares stories of time with the band
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Early Beatles photos by Paul McCartney to go on show in London
By Lanre Bakare, The Guardian
9 August, 2025
Portraits taken in early 60s reveal intimate moments before band’s fame became all-consuming
Also: “I recall Paul asking John, ‘Are you making any music these days?’" History says John Lennon and Paul McCartney last met in 1976. A friend says it was two years later over a pizza dinner in New York City ; Paul McCartney’s Lunch Knife could be yours for £850 |
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Paul McCartney's Former Bandmates Have A Lot To Say About Him
By Brent Furdyk, Grunge
1 August, 2025
At the top of the pantheon of rock stars stands Paul McCartney, whose songs have provided the soundtrack to our lives for six decades and counting.
Also: “Paul never said, ‘We’re going to play Beatles songs.’ But before long, we were playing a lot of Beatles songs.” Robbie McIntosh reveals his “pinch me” moment as lead guitarist on Paul McCartney’s first-ever solo tour ; Paul McCartney's honest touring admission as he says 'I don’t actually do anything' |
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John Lennon Was 'Jealous' of Paul McCartney's Success, Says Friend
By Katherine Schaffstall, Parade
1 August, 2025
Lennon's close friend detailed the conflict between the former Beatles members in a new interview.
Also: Edging Toward Japan: The Japanese soul of John Lennon ; John Lennon Net Worth: A Billion-Dollar Legacy and the ONE Investment That Built a Financial Empire ; John Lennon's school doodles unearthed for new tour ; The Beatles: Collector buys harmonica that drove Lennon 'mad' |
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