John Lennon

Paul McCartney Files Termination Notice to Get Back Beatles Catalogue

Paul McCartney has filed a termination notice in the US reclaiming the publishing rights to The Beatles' back catalogue. Although…

9 years ago

Yoko Ono Hospitalized with Flu-Like Symptoms

Yoko Ono has been admitted to hospital with "flu-like symptoms", her spokesperson says. Elliot Mintz denied reports John Lennon’s widow…

9 years ago

Ringo Starr Memorabilia Raises $9.2 Million at Auction

A Ringo Starr memorabilia has raised a total of $9.2 million at Julien’s Auctions. The auction lot included more than…

9 years ago

Beatles First Contract up for Auction in New York

The Beatles' first recording contract, which was signed in 1961 in Hamburg, will be auctioned in New York next month.…

9 years ago

Cynthia Lennon dies from cancer aged 75

John Lennon’s first wife, Cynthia, has died at her home in Spain at the age of 75. A message on…

10 years ago

Beatles ’63 rarities released on iTunes

Beatles rarities from 1963 have been released on iTunes. Fifty-nine tracks - unreleased outtakes, demos - have been released on…

11 years ago

Beatles unheard recordings on The Copyright Extension Collection

The Beatles have decided to release 59 rare and unheard recordings in a bid to stop their copyright protection expiring.…

11 years ago

John Lennon’s school detention documents to be auctioned

John Lennon's school detention documents are being put up for sale. Teachers from Liverpool's Quarry Bank High School for Boys…

11 years ago

John Lennon’s black knitted tie sells for $5,000 at Liverpool auction

One of John Lennon’s black knitted tie has sold for more than £3,000 ($5,000) at an auction in Liverpool. John…

11 years ago

John Lennon guitar sells for $408,000 at Julien’s Auctions

A guitar played by John Lennon and George Harrison of the Beatles has sold for $408,000 at auction. The custom-made…

11 years ago

Charlie Chaplin’s hat and cane sold for $62,500 at LA auction

Charlie Chaplin’s iconic hat and cane that accented his costume in Little Tramp has sold for $62,500 at an auction…

12 years ago

Yoko Ono was not responsible for Beatles split, says Paul McCartney interviewed by David Frost

Sir Paul McCartney claims during a new TV interview that Yoko Ono was not responsible for splitting up The Beatles.…

12 years ago

John Lennon killer denied parole for seventh time

Authorities in New York have for the seventh time denied parole to Mark David Chapman, the man who shot dead…

12 years ago

Mark David Chapman, John Lennon’s killer, faces his seventh parole hearing

John Lennon's killer, Mark David Chapman, faces his seventh parole hearing later this week. Mark David Chapman, now 57, was…

12 years ago

Mel Gibson said John Lennon deserved to die, claims screenwriter Joe Eszterhas

Mel Gibson said John Lennon deserved to die, according to the screenwriter of the failed "Maccabee" project, Joe Eszterhas. In…

13 years ago

Nancy Shevell and Paul McCartney celebrated their marriage again at Bowery Hotel.

Nancy Shevell and Paul McCartney celebrated their marriage again at the Bowery Hotel in New York City last night. Nancy…

13 years ago

Nancy Shevell becomes Lady McCartney.

Nancy Shevell and ex-Beatle Sir Paul McCartney married at Marylebone Town Hall in central London on Sunday. Nancy Shevell and…

13 years ago

Toilet roll The Beatles refused to use could sell for £1,000 per sheet.

Beatles, the world's most famous band once refused to use a toilet roll while recording their Abbey Road album, because…

13 years ago

Madonna’s affair with George Harrison? “Living In a Material World” Documentary.

Beatles Memorabilia auction: very rare signed record of Beatles hit on sale.   Madonna: “I absolutely loathe hydrangeas”. Venice Film…

13 years ago

Buddy Holly on Hollywood Walk of Fame

  Buddy Holly, the musician who died at 22 in a plane crash, receives a star on the Hollywood Walk…

13 years ago

Glen Campbell releases farewell album “Ghost of the Canvas”

  On August 30, Glen Campbell, the legendary pop-country singer, released his (intended) farewell (to studio recording) album Ghost of…

13 years ago

Beatles Memorabilia auction: very rare signed record of Beatles hit on sale.

“George Harrison: Living In a Material World” Documentary. Did he have an affair with Madonna?   A very rare signed…

13 years ago