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Harrison's Sister Pens Tell-all Book
George Harrison's sister Louise is to break her silence for the first time by releasing a tell-all book about life with the Beatles legend.The late guitarist, who died 10 years ago on Tuesday (29Nov11), was...
By WENN on 29 November 2011
Lost George Harrison Amp Set For Auction
A guitar amplifier used by George Harrison on The Beatles' classic albums Revolver and Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band is to be sold at an auction.The amp was discovered by engineers who spotted the...
By WENN on 29 November 2011
The X Factor Battle Tightens After Double Elimination
It was the end of the road for girl group Lakoda Rayne and singer LeRoy Bell on The X Factor Usa this week, with both acts sent home following a double eviction. Lakoda were eliminated...
By Lew Irwin on 24 November 2011
A Taste Of Honey Writer Delaney Dies
The British playwright and screenwriter who inspired songs by the Beatles and The Smiths has died.Shelagh Delaney was 71. The writer's image appears on The Smiths Louder Than Bombs compilation and frontman Morrissey has often...
By WENN on 22 November 2011
Sir Paul Supports Animal Circus Ban
Beatles legend Sir Paul Mccartney has thrown his support behind a U.K. campaign to ban wild animals in circuses.The superstar, a passionate animal rights activist, is putting pressure on British government officials to enforce the...
By WENN on 14 November 2011
Lennon Clears Up Mccartney Remarks
John Lennon's son Julian insists he was joking when he recently accused his late dad's Beatles bandmate Sir Paul Mccartney of "snubbing" him.Singer/songwriter Julian took to his Facebook.com page last month (Oct11) to apparently blast...
By WENN on 07 November 2011
The Beatles' Sgt. Pepper Album Sleeve Is Most Valuable
An adapted version of The Beatles' album sleeve for Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band has been named the world's most valuable record cover.Sir Peter Blake created the original artwork for the album but it...
By WENN on 04 November 2011
Lennon Fuming Over Mccartney Wedding Snub
John Lennon's son Julian is convinced he has been "snubbed" and "ignored" by Sir Paul Mccartney after the former Beatle failed to invite him to his recent wedding.The music legend married American heiress Nancy Shevell...
By WENN on 03 November 2011
Noel Gallagher Met Harrison At Country Bonfire
Noel Gallagher got the chance to tell Beatles star George Harrison just what he meant to him as the two stars chatted about guitar great Carl Perkins at a mutual friend's bonfire.The former Oasis star...
Gallagher & Appleton Can't Agree On Music
Celebrity couple Liam Gallagher and Nicole Appleton can't agree on what music their young son Gene should be listening to - because mum fears he's force fed The Beatles and dad can't stand Kiss.In the...
By WENN on 27 October 2011
Liam Gallagher To Star In Movie By 'Peep Show' Creator
Liam Gallagher is reportedly making the foray into acting having been cast in the forthcoming Beatles movie 'The Longest Cocktail Party'. Although the former hell raising rocker has been involved with the project for some...
By WENN on 26 October 2011
Liam Gallagher Lands Role In Beatles Film
Former Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher is to step in front of the camera in the forthcoming Beatles movie he is producing, according to the director.The British rocker is working on a big screen adaptation of...
By WENN on 26 October 2011
Steve Jobs Getting Musical Tribute From The Flaming Lips
Apple boss Steve Jobs is set to be remembered by seminal psychedelic rockers The Flaming Lips at the O Music Awards on October 31st 2011. The news was given in a double announcement that also...
By WENN on 25 October 2011
Sir Paul Mccartney Releases Vegetarian Cookbook
Beatles star Sir Paul Mccartney has asked friends including Gwyneth Paltrow and Kevin Spacey to divulge their favourite vegetarian recipes for a new cookbook.The pop legend, a longtime vegetarian, has co-written the Meat Free Monday...
By WENN on 25 October 2011
One Of John Lennon's Teeth Up For Auction
John Lennon and Beatles' memorabilia has long been known to fetch huge amounts when going under auction, but as time goes on the Fab Four-related lots seem to be getting more and more bizarre, if...
By WENN on 24 October 2011
The Beatles Secretary Tells All For New Film
A woman who served as a personal assistant to The Beatles during their heyday is to lift the lid on her time with the band for a new film.Freda Kelly was the group's secretary from...
By WENN on 24 October 2011
Westlife To Split After 14 Years, Announce Farewell Tour
Westlife, the best-selling Irish boy band, have announced they are to split after 14 years together. The group, who have sold over 44 million albums worldwide, plan to split after a Greatest Hits record this...
By WENN on 20 October 2011
Early Mccartney Letter Sheds Light On Beatles Early Days
An early Sir Paul Mccartney letter offering a British drummer the chance to join the Beatles is set to go under the hammer at an auction next month (Nov11).The note, which was recently discovered in...
By WENN on 17 October 2011
Susan Boyle To Play Herself In 'I Dreamed A Dream'
Susan Boyle, the 50-year-old Scottish singer, is to make a guest appearance in a stage musical based on her own life story. Boyle, who became an international superstar after competing on Britain's Got Talent, will...
By Lew Irwin on 11 October 2011
Nancy Shevell Wears Stella Mccartney At Wedding
Nancy Shevell married Sir Paul Mccartney at the Westminster Register Office on Sunday (9th October 2011). The American businesswoman and her new husband both wore creations by Paul's fashion designer daughter Stella Mccartney, reports the...
By WENN on 10 October 2011
George Harrison Tribute Gigs Planned
A pair of free concerts will be held in the Beatles' native city of Liverpool, England to mark 10 years since the death of guitarist George Harrison.The musician died of lung cancer on 29 November,...
By WENN on 09 October 2011
Paul Mccartney To Sing To Nancy Shevell At Wedding Reception?
Paul Mccartney and Nancy Shevell's wedding ceremony is expected to take place today, an event that will feature all sorts of links to the Beatle's life to date. Not only will the ceremony occur on...
By WENN on 09 October 2011
Fearne Cotton Dazzles At Premiere With New Boyfriend In Tow
Fearne Cotton found herself more than competing against the array of legendary rock n' roll talent that turned up to the premiere of new George Harrison biopic DVD 'Living In The Material World.'The TV presenter,...
By Lew Irwin on 08 October 2011
More Beatle Memorabilia To Go Under The Hammer
John Lennon's personal sketches and other Beatles memorabilia are set to go under the hammer at an auction in Argentina later this month (Oc11).The collection, which contains over 120 Fab Four items, features black-and-white photos,...
By WENN on 06 October 2011
Sir Paul Mccartney Pays Tribute To Harrison At Movie Premiere
Sir Paul Mccartney took an emotional trip down memory lane on Sunday (02Oct11) by re-living his Beatles bandmate George Harrison's career at the U.K. premiere of Martin Scorsese's new movie.The Goodfellas director screened his biopic...
By WENN on 03 October 2011
Harrison's Son Found Documentary Tough Viewing
George Harrison's son found it difficult to watch Martin Scorsese's new documentary about the Beatles legend, because it was like watching his life repeated on the big screen.George Harrison: Living in the Material World opened...
By WENN on 01 October 2011
Beatles First Recordings To Be Released In Pre-christmas Package
Fans of the Beatles are set for an early Christmas present - the group's earliest recordings with singer Tony Sheridan have been collected for a new double album package to mark the Fab Four's 50th...
By WENN on 29 September 2011
Sir George Martin's Noise Struggles At Concert
Beatles producer Sir George Martin struggled to sit through a recent concert, complaining the "enormously loud" sound was dangerous.The studio mastermind, who suffers ear problems and wears two hearing aids, was the guest of honour...
By WENN on 27 September 2011
Beatles' Yesterday And Today Photographer Dies
The photographer who captured The Beatles for their controversial Yesterday And Today album cover has died.Robert Whitaker passed away on Tuesday (20Sep11) after a long battle with cancer. He was 71. The British snapper met...
By WENN on 23 September 2011
The Beatles Document Sells For $23,000
A contract documenting The Beatles' backstage requests on their 1965 U.S. tour has sold at auction for $23,000 (£14,375) - more than three times its expected price.The rider document was made public last week (end18Sep11)...
By WENN on 22 September 2011
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