Judge in Boston says Yoko Ono owns copyright to rare 1970 footage of John Lennon with familyJune 30th, 2009 Judge: Ono owns copyright to rare Lennon footageBOSTON — Yoko Ono is the rightful copyright holder of rare, intimate footage showing John Lennon and his family in London in 1970, a federal judge has ruled. U.S. District Court Judge Rya W.
All Miley Cyrus wants in life is chapstick and musicMay 2nd, 2009 MELBOURNE - With the Hannah Montana movie all set for release, Miley Cyrus is being flocked by hoards of fans and paparazzi, but all she really wants in life is her chapstick and music. In a recent interview, the 16-year-old starlet has admitted that although she hates make-up but always remembers to carry a chapstick in her bag.
John Lennon memorabilia on show at New York exhibitionMay 2nd, 2009 LONDON - Late rock legend John Lennon will be posthumously honoured at an exhibition in New York. Instruments and handwritten lyrics belonging to the former Beatle will go on display at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Annex in the Big Apple later this month, reported femalefirst.co.uk
Entitled John Lennon: The New York City Years, the exhibition will also show personal photographs and a self-portrait of the late star.
Lennon's iconic look with grandpa-style specs 'happened by accident'April 27th, 2009 LONDON - John Lennon's signature look with grandpa-style spectacles happened by accident, a Spanish Beatles researcher has claimed. ccording to expert Adolfo Iglesias, the Beatle adopted the image during his six-week stay in the city of Almeria, Spain in 1966.
John Lennon once dreamt of playing for LiverpoolApril 21st, 2009 LONDON - Late Beatles member John Lennon is said to have been a very talented footballer, with dreams of playing for English football club Liverpool. Pete Best, 67, who was the band's original drummer before being replaced by Ringo Starr in 1962, revealed how Lennon always had a ball at his feet before the band rose to fame, and how they used to have a kickabout.
Lady Gaga wants to exhibit her fashion designs at famed French museumApril 16th, 2009 WASHINGTON - American singer Lady Gaga has revealed that she would like to have an exhibition of her own fashion designs at the famed Louvre Museum in Paris, France. Lady Gaga, 23, who is famous for her skimpy stage costumes, wants to host fashion and technology displays at the art house.
Lennon fan Miley Cyrus records her version of 'Imagine'April 8th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Teen superstar Miley Cyrus is such a huge fan of John Lennon that she has recorded a cover version of his peace anthem 'Imagine'. The recording to took place when the 16-year-old star hit the studio for a duet with Emily Osment, her 'Hannah Montana' co-star.
Lennon's half sister angers Beatles biographerApril 5th, 2009 NEW YORK - Beatles biographer Geoffrey Giuliano is miffed with John Lennon's half sister because she used material from a 1986 book they co-wrote without giving him credit or money. Giuliano is upset with Lennon's half-sister, Julia Baird as she used vast material from their book "John Lennon, My Brother" - which he co-wrote with her - for another memoir without giving him any credit.
George Harrison to have his own Hollywood Walk of Fame starApril 4th, 2009 LONDON - The Beatles' late guitarist, George Harrison, is all set to have his own Hollywood Walk of Fame star. The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce has announced that the star's unveiling will take place on April 14 in front of Hollywood's Capitol Records building.
Macca, Ringo Starr reunite to teach youngsters meditationApril 2nd, 2009 LONDON - Sir Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr will come together on stage to teach meditation to youngsters. The surviving Beatles will be seen in a live Internet broadcast from New York on April 3 to promote the spiritual method amongst young people.
Lennon's half-sister faces legal action from U.S. author over biopicMarch 26th, 2009 LONDON - John Lennon's half-sister Julia Baird, 62, and the makers of a new biopic on the late Beatle's childhood face possible legal action from American author Geoffrey Giuliano. The writer has penned several books on the Fab Four, apart from collaborating with Julia for the biography 'John Lennon, My Brother', published in the late Eighties.
Lady Gaga reveals her love for John LennonMarch 25th, 2009 WASHINGTON - American singer Lady Gaga has revealed that had she lived in the hippie era in the 1960s, she would have been chasing after John Lennon and fighting for him with Yoko Ono. Lady Gaga, 23, real name Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta, believes she was born in the wrong era, and insists that she would have fit in better when The Beatles were at the height of their fame.
George Harrison's son feared being overshadowed by dad's successMarch 17th, 2009 WASHINGTON - George Harrison's son Dhani has said that he feared being under his famous father's shadow, and was thus determined to forge a career on his own. The 30-year-old musician never wanted to follow in his father's footsteps, and become a musician, because he didn't want to be compared to the late rocker.
Beatles to release back catalogue of music through websiteMarch 15th, 2009 LONDON - The Beatles are reportedly looking at releasing their back catalogue of music through their own website. The group's surviving bandmembers, Sir Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr, and the estates of the late John Lennon and George Harrison, were negotiating with Apple about an iTunes release.
Paul McCartney may marry Nancy ShevellFebruary 8th, 2009 LONDON - Speculations of Grammy award winner Sir Paul McCartney tying the knot with girlfriend Nancy Shevell are floating in the air as the two were spotted in an exclusive jewellery store. Paul, 66, and Nancy, 49, spent over an hour at the Beverly Hills boutique of Neil Lane, famous for its engagement rings.