Sean Lennon 'there's No Pressure Being A Beatle Offspring'September 30th, 2009 JOHN LENNON's musician son SEAN feels no pressure forging a career in the late legend's shadow, insisting no one can compete with THE BEATLES. The 33 year old is currently performing with his mother Yoko Ono's newly reformed Plastic Ono Band, as well as his own solo career.
Dear sir or madam, will you read my ... essay? Early musings of Beatle discoveredSeptember 30th, 2009 Early McCartney musings discovered in LiverpoolLONDON — A discovery in a Liverpool library has revealed that Paul McCartney's talent for writing was winning him prizes when he was just 10 — though for an essay about the queen, rather than a hit song. A British researcher said he found an essay written — in very tidy, curling script — by the future Beatle for the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II.
Magazine signed by John Lennon with Beatles 'more popular than Jesus' quote sells for $12,713September 17th, 2009 Magazine signed by John Lennon sells for $12,713AMHERST, N.H. — A 1966 magazine signed by John Lennon containing his remark that the Beatles were more popular than Jesus has sold for $12,713.
Beatles were planning reunion before Lennon's deathSeptember 13th, 2009 LONDON - Sir Paul McCartney has said that the Beatles were planning to reunite before John Lennon was shot dead in 1980. The singer admitted that though they were set to receive huge offers yet they believed it wouldn't be as big as the 60's.
Lenon, not McCartney, led to Beatles split!September 7th, 2009 LONDON - Almost four decades after the legendary Beatles split, it has come out that it was not former Beatle Sir Paul McCarteny who led to the split, but bandmate John Lennon who told McCarteny he wanted "a divorce" months before they eventually disbanded. A lost interview with the guitarist and singer who was assassinated in 1980 reveals he told his co-songwriter of his intentions to split the band in September 1969, before the release of their last album "Let It Be", reports femalefirst.co.uk.
Lennon 'would Have Loved' The Beatles Rock BandAugust 31st, 2009 YOKO ONO has dismissed criticism of the new BEATLES Rock Band game, insisting her late husband JOHN LENNON "would have loved it". Fans of the Fab Four will be able to play along to 45 of their hits when The Beatles: Rock Band hits stores in September (09).
Macca breaks silence over friendship with LennonAugust 25th, 2009 LONDON - Sir Paul McCartney has broken the silence over his friendship with his 'The Beatles' co-member John Lennon, and denied that they shared a sour relationship. Macca seems considerate about his dead friend's drug use, and believes that the complaints his pal made in interviews that he sabotaged songs in the studio could be excused, as he always expressed his love in the end.
Sam Taylor-Wood's John Lennon biopic 'Nowhere Boy' to close London Film FestivalAugust 3rd, 2009 John Lennon biopic to close London Film FestivalLONDON — London Film Festival organizers say this year's event will close with the world premiere of a new film about John Lennon's formative years in Liverpool. "Nowhere Boy" depicts Lennon at age 15 and follows his relationship with his estranged mother, Julia, and with his Aunt Mimi, who raised him.
Paul McCartney is going back to the Ed Sullivan Theater, this time as Letterman's guestJuly 11th, 2009 McCartney returns to Ed Sullivan TheaterNEW YORK — Paul McCartney is going back to the Ed Sullivan Theater. The former Beatle will appear on David Letterman's "Late Show" on Wednesday.
Macca accuses Jacko's dad for his troublesJuly 7th, 2009 LONDON - Sir Paul McCartney has accused Michael Jackson's dad for many of the late superstar's troubles. The former Beatle said that the King of Pop's alleged beatings from his dad Joe, 79, might have been responsible for his troubles.
Unseen photos of John Lennon go on displayJune 14th, 2009 LONDON - Unseen photographs of late Beatles legend John Lennon and his wife went on display at a museum in New York. The photos of Lennon and Yoko Ono were put up in an exhibition - "Give Peace A Chance: John Lennon and Yoko Ono's Bed-In For Peace" - that opened at the museum in Bethel Woods June 12, reported dailyexpress.co.uk.
McCartney bored of being a Beatle!June 3rd, 2009 LONDON - Sir Paul McCartney says he is bored of being a Beatle. The 66-year-old rocker admits he sometimes tires of the fame he attracts from being part of the legendary 1960s band.
Lennon was nearly beaten up by magician Tommy Cooper, says bookMay 22nd, 2009 LONDON - A new book has revealed that late Beatles member John Lennon was nearly beaten up by 6ft 4in magician Tommy Cooper, after he made an insulting remark about the latter's wife Gwen. The incident is reported to have happened at a showbiz soiree hosted by Beatles manager Brian Epstein in August 1964, and in front of guests Paul McCartney, Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Judy Garland, Dusty Springfield, Jane Asher, Cilla Black, Alma Cogan, Tommy Steele and Lionel Bart.
Tearful Yoko Ono previews items from Rock Hall's John Lennon exhibit, including bloody clothesMay 12th, 2009 Tearful Yoko Ono talks about John Lennon exhibitNEW YORK — A new John Lennon exhibit is particularly emotional for his widow, Yoko Ono. Besides guitars and other items, it also includes a paper bag containing the bloody clothes from the night he was shot to death.
Paul McCartney, Nancy Shevell engaged?May 10th, 2009 LONDON - Sir Paul McCartney has reportedly put an engagement ring on his girlfriend Nancy Shevell's finger but is keeping the news under wraps fearing his former wife Heather Mills may ruin the happy moment. According to a friend of the former Beatle, each time something related to the couple found its way into media, Heather, 41, attempted to twist the limelight in her direction.