Here are links to the latest Beatles-related articles available online:
 
£10m art-break for Mucca
By Tom Wells, The Sun
29 December, 2006
Heather Mills was furious last night after
estranged husband Paul McCartney removed
priceless paintings from her home.
Also: Exclusive: Love me dough
 
Horse and McCartney
The Sun
28 December, 2006
Sir Paul McCartney is a very wealthy man —
with a really odd secret obsession.
 
A day in the life of a famous church fete
By Catherine Jones, Liverpool Echo
28 December, 2006
The Liverpool church fete at which John Lennon
first met Paul McCartney will be re-enacted to
mark its 50th anniversary.
 
Global rush for Beatles hotel
By Deborah James, Liverpool Daily Post
26 December, 2006
Liverpool’s new Beatles-themed hotel has had
close to 2,000 enquiries about rooms almost a
year before it is due to open and four months
before staff are due to start taking bookings.
 
A Book Publisher, Beatlemaniacs? Why
Don’t You Do It on Your Own?
Allan Kozinn, The New York Times
26 December, 2006
Maybe you thought the publishing world had
exploited every bit of information about the
Beatles, useful and trivial, in the Himalayan
stack of books published since the group’s heyday
in the 1960s: biographies both straight and gossipy,
musical analyses, chronologies, as well as Beatles-
theme novels.
Also: Waiting to Take You Away on a Fact-Filled
Tour
 
Heather frozen out by Maccas
By Richard White, The Sun
26 December, 2006
Heather Mills was “frozen out” of the McCartney
family Christmas.
 
Strawberry Fields Forever
Kerala Online
25 December 2006
On October 9, 1940 at Oxford Street Maternity
Hospital, in Liverpool England, John Winston
Lennon was born to Julia and Freddie Lennon.
 
Autographed Meet The Beatles Sets World
Record for ItsOnlyRockNRoll.com
News-antique.com
24 December, 2006
ItsOnlyRocknRoll.com sold a “Meet The Beatles”
album cover autographed to George Harrison’s
sister Louise with photographic proof for a World
Record price of $115,228 including buyers premium.
 
Yesterday, the musical
By Richard Eden, Sunday Telegraph
24 December, 2006
At the end of his very own annus horribilis, Sir
Paul McCartney is about to revisit happier times.
Also: Not a penny
 
Christmas with the Beatles
By Lambert A. Ramirez, ABS CBN News
23 December, 2006
While The Beatles remains immensely popular
here as evidenced by the brisk sales of the group’s
latest offering, the album Love, the group is hardly
associated with the Christmas season, unlike artists
such as the Jackson 5, Carpenters and Ray Conniff.
 
Is it arise Sir Ringo?
By Ray Connolly, Daily Mail
22 December, 2006
He was the Beatle everyone wrote off as a joke -
and nearly killed himself with drink and drugs.
 
George Martin: 'The Fifth Beatle' Returns
(inc. audio)
NPR
22 December, 2006
Thanks to his production work on almost every
Beatles album released in the '60s -- up through
Abbey Road -- Sir George Martin is often regarded
as "The Fifth Beatle."
 
Signed Beatles album sells at auction for
$115,000
Associated Press
22 December, 2006
An album cover signed by all four Beatles as a gift
for George Harrison's sister sold Friday at auction
for more than $115,000.
 
Sean Lennon and Ono collaborate on film
clips
Contactmusic
21 December, 2006
Sean Lennon had to reign in his mother Yoko Ono
and her abstract ideas when the two worked together
on a project for his latest album Friendly Fire.
 
He didn't have to do it. That's one reason
he's still admired
By Jon Wiener, The Guardian
19 December, 2006
The FBI campaign against John Lennon shows how
far the state can go to deal with stars who refuse to
toe the line
Also: FBI releases final file on John Lennon; no
indication former Beatle was a threat; FBI to release
last of its John Lennon files (thanks, Jakob)
 
Yoko Ono's driver indicted on threat charges
Associated Press
19 December, 2006
The chauffeur accused of trying to extort $2 million
from Yoko Ono was indicted Tuesday on a charge
of first-degree attempted grand larceny and jailed
without bail because the judge said he is a potential
flight risk.
Also: Yoko-Koko war keeps on 'tucking'
 
Beatles' appeal transcends generations
By Hayato Ishii, Kyodo News
19 December, 2006
Although the Beatles split up in 1970, the Fab
Four's music continues to attract new generations
of fans in Japan.
 
Macca: Jason's not a celebrity
The Sun
19 December, 2006
Sir Paul McCartney obviously has better things to
do than sit around watching reality TV since he
kicked Heather out.
 
Paul McCartney regrets not finishing third
Beatles reunion song
Online Rock Radio
18 December, 2006
Paul McCartney recently shed some light on one of
the unfinished mid-'90s Beatles reunion tracks that
was left unreleased.
 
Immigration Officials Issue Warrant To Hold
Yoko Ono's Driver
WNBC
18 December, 2006
Immigration officials have issued a warrant to detain
Yoko Ono's driver, jailed on $250,000 bail on charges
of trying to blackmail her for $2 million, while they
decide whether the Turkish native is in this country
legally.
Also: Yoko alien woe
 
Forever fab
By Dan Cook, Chicago Sun-Times
17 December, 2006
Essays explore how the Beatles built their kingdom,
and why they still reign
 
Lennon gives Wee Frees a chance
By Brian Pendreigh, Scotland on Sunday
17 December, 2006
One is the archetypal image of free love and instant
karma, the other a fiercely religious minister with
little time for frippery.
 
Bea will be at Macca's over Xmas
By Ben Todd, Sunday Mirror
17 December, 2006
Sir Paul McCartney has won a battle to spend
Christmas Day with his daughter Beatrice - leaving
estranged wife Heather Mills furious.
Also: Two men are out to kill you, Sir Paul's wife
told
 
Prof to say 'try to see it my way'
By Patrick Winn, News & Observer
16 December, 2006
Hard work. It's the requisite theme of every college
commencement speech.
 
Starr to set the record straight
WENN
15 December, 2006
Former The Beatles drummer Ringo Starr is so sick
of the various myths and lies about him, he's decide
to tell the truth about his life in a documentary.
Also: Arise, Sir Ringo, you are a Starr
 
Police Say Driver for Yoko Ono Threatened
Her Life and That of Her Son
By Andy Newman and Al Baker,
The New York Times
14 December, 2006
A chauffeur for Yoko Ono was arrested yesterday
and accused of threatening to circulate private
audiotapes and photographs and to kill her and
her son, Sean, whose father was John Lennon, if
she did not give him $2 million, the police said.
Also: $500K bail for Yoko Ono's driver; Protecting
the Private Side of Yoko Ono’s Life; Yoko's koko
nuts over loe fantasy
 
Beatles Signed LP Could Set World Record
at ItsOnlyRockNRoll.com Auction Dec. 16
PR.com
14 December, 2006
George Harrison sister's “Meet The Beatles”
signed LP is heading for a world record for a set
of Beatles Autographs as the one and only copy
belonging to Louise Harrison sells with photo
documentation.
 
Paul McCartney - latest
Rye & Battle Observer
14 December, 2006
Sir Paul McCartney will knock down the lodge
built on his Peasmarsh estate in order to keep
his pavilion.
Also: McCartney's early Christmas gift
 
The night I punched John Lennon: Hooley
By Maureen Coleman, Belfast Telegraph
14 December, 2006
Godfather of Ulster punk Terri Hooley has spoken
about the time he got into a punch-up with John
Lennon over the former Beatle's support of the IRA.
 
Yoko Ono peace tree to be unveiled in Dublin
Ireland Online
14 December, 2006
A 300-year-old "peace tree" donated by Yoko Ono
will be unveiled in Dublin’s Temple Bar later today.
 
It's the hardest day's night yet
By Alan Weston, Liverpool Daily Post
13 December, 2006
It must be considered the ultimate tribute and labour
of love by Beatles fanatics.
 
Strawberry yields
By Christine Werthman, New York Press
13 December, 2006
John Lennon was a music man, but his Strawberry
Fields memorial is no place for songs.
 
Stella brings Macca joy with baby Linda
The Evening Standard
13 December, 2006
Stella McCartney, the daughter of former Beatle
Sir Paul, has given birth to a baby girl.
 
Knight Ringo?
Mike Doherty and J. Kelly Nestruck,
National Post
12 December, 2006
With its tabloid-fodder antics, the British royal
family's new generation has clearly realized that
its primary function is to entertain.
Also: Arise, Sir Ringo
 
Elton's bet got Lennon Through the night
By Dan Aquilante, New York Post
11 December, 2006
One of Madison Square Garden's most famous gigs
started as a simple bet.
 
McCartney to Give Mills 'A $235 Million
Divorce Package'
WENN
10 December, 2006
Paul McCartney will give his estranged wife Heather
Mills a $235 million divorce package to safeguard his
health, according to a British newspaper.
 
Lennon offered to sing for the IRA
By Henry McDonald, The Observer
10 December, 2006
Beatle was so incensed by Bloody Sunday in 1972
that he met leading Belfast Provo in New York
 
Remebering John Lennon
Online Rock Radio
9 December, 2006
Friday, December 8th, 2006 marked the 26th
anniversary of John Lennon's death.
Also: Living Lennon's legacy; PUSH FOR
PEACE: 'War is Over' Campaign Tribute Unveiled
in Honor of John Lennon; Fans To Brave Cold To
Remember John Lennon On Anniversary Of His
Death(inc. video); Yoko Ono marks anniversary;
Candles, melodies as Japanese fans mark Lennon
anniversary; Lennon times three; Fans remember
John Lennon at Strawberry Fields (inc. video);
The World Grieves For John Lennon (inc. video)
 
Naked Heather pics left on tip
The Sun
9 December, 2006
Hundreds of family photos of Sir Paul McCartney
and estranged wife Heather Mills were found
dumped yesterday.
 
Sir Paul to reveal his love for city
By Larry Neild, Liverpool Daily Post
7 December, 2006
Sir Paul McCartney will tonight pour his heart out
about his love for Liverpool, the city where the
people are still “cool”.
 
Heather tries to save money in £825m fight
By Robert Mendick, Evening Standard
7 December, 2006
Heather Mills has taken the extraordinary step
of representing herself in court to reduce mounting
legal bills in her divorce from Sir Paul McCartney.
Also: Heather Mills branded a "liar"
 
McCartney lodge demolition agreed
BBC
7 December, 2006
A planning dispute involving Sir Paul McCartney's
East Sussex country estate appears to have finally
been resolved after nearly a year.
 
Help! Ex-Beatle Paul demands copyright
fair play
Reuters
7 December, 2006
Paul McCartney and Robbie Williams joined
thousands of other performers on Thursday in an
appeal for an extension to British copyright on
their recordings.
 
McCartney's Beatles pride
Monsters and Critics
6 December, 2006
Sir Paul McCartney is surprised at how good The
Beatles' songs are.
 
Can electronic democracy pass the Ringo
test?
By Daniel Finkelstein, The Times
6 December, 2006
I need a little help from my friends
 
McCartney's log cabin for the chop
By David Sapsted, Telegraph
6 December, 2006
Sir Paul McCartney is to be given six months to
pull down a £1 million lakeside cabin.
 
Laugh as the fab four Practise Hey Jude
(video)
Uncut
6 December, 2006
Uncut navigates you to today’s YouTube treasure
 
Liam Gallagher Says He Saw John
Lennon's Ghost
Maira Oliveira, All Headline News
6 December, 2006
It seems like there's a celebrity ghost lurking
around in London and he definitely wants his
presence to be known.
 
Paul McCartney Takes Over Classic FM
Classic FM
Classic FM is pleased to announce a day of
special shows featuring Sir Paul McCartney.
 
Exclusive: Beatles' Bass in Dick Clark
Auction May Be a Fake
ABC news
5 December, 2006
It looks like one of the featured items in the
auction of Dick Clark's celebrated memorabilia
collection may be a fake.
 
Watch rare John Lennon song footage (video)
Uncut
5 December, 2006
Uncut navigates you to today’s YouTube treasure
 
Ono reconciles with Lennon mistress
Contactmusic
5 December, 2006
John Lennon's former mistress May Pang and
widow Yoko Ono have finally made peace after
an impromptu reunion in Iceland.
 
They love him, yeah, yeah, yeah
By Jonathan Oatis, Reuters
5 December, 2006
A Texas bookstore owner bought a rare page of
working lyrics for Beatle Paul McCartney's song
"Maxwell's Silver Hammer" for $192,000 (97,000
pounds) at an auction of rock and pop memorabilia
at Christie's on Monday.
Also: For sale: song that hurt the Beatles; Rare
McCartney sing up for grabs
 
XM Premieres Offstage With Yoko Ono
FMQB
4 December, 2006
Today, Monday, December 4, is the XM premiere
of Offstage With Yoko Ono, an exclusive multi-part
special featuring Ono exercising complete creative
control of the content.
 
'Divorce is making me physically sick',
says McCartney
The Evening Standard
4 December, 2006
The strain of his divorce battle with Heather Mills
is taking such a toll on Sir Paul McCartney that it's
making him "physically sick".
Also: Apology for Sir Paul's lawyer
 
The Last Word: George Martin
Newsweek
4 December, 2006
At 80, producer Sir George Martin—aka the
"fifth Beatle"—couldn't care less what
anybody thinks.
 
Power to the people
The Guardian
2 December, 2006
When John Lennon announced a US tour in
1971, the White House set out to stop him.
Also: Imagine, he’s a movie star
 
McCartney vies for 'icon' title
BBC
2 December, 2006
Veteran musician Sir Paul McCartney is one
of three British celebrities in the running for
the title of the nation's greatest living icon.
 
I want to hold someone's hand, says
Paul
Metro
1 December, 2006
Sir Paul McCartney says he can get so
emotional that he needs someone to hold his
hand.
Also: Sir Paul admits psychiatrist visits; New
Macca tapes (and Heather wants them)
 
Harrison's guitar sold for six-figure sum
Contactmusic
1 December, 2006
A guitar played by the late Beatle George
Harrison was auctioned for $226,000
(GBP115,000) last night (30NOV06).
Also: Beatles guitar makes a mint; Memories
On The Auction Block
 
Olivia's labour of love
By Jane Stevenson, Toronto Sun
1 December, 2006
Beatle widow finds comfort in protecting
Harrison's musical legacy
Also: Paul will be OK, Beatle's widow says;
Fans Mark Anniversary of George Harrison's
Death (audio)
 
Beatles remix tops the charts
By John Williams, canoe.ca
1 December, 2006
Beatlemania is alive and well in Canada.
 
 
 
 
 
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