Blue plaque for Lennon and Harrison unveiled at the Apple Boutique building
A blue plaque in honour of John Lennon and George Harrison has been unveiled at the site of the former Apple Boutique clothing store at 94 Baker Street, London.
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Stella McCartney creates Beatles t-shirts for Red Nose Day 2013
Stella McCartney has designed Beatles-themed t-shirts for Comic Relief’s Red Nose Day 2013.
McCartney demo of A World Without Love is unveiled
A previously-unheard demo recording by Paul McCartney of his 1964 song ‘A World Without Love’ has been given its first public airing.
Paul McCartney autographed tie auctioned for male cancer fundraiser
Sir Paul McCartney is among celebrities donating items to help raise funds for male cancer awareness charity Cahonas Scotland.
Paul McCartney lends his support to Obama re-election campaign
Hey, hi there. This is a message to our North American fans mainly. As you know tomorrow, November the 6th, is voting day and we would like to urge …
Paul McCartney’s 1964 Aston Martin DB5 sells for £307,500
A 1964 Aston Martin DB5 formerly owned by Sir Paul McCartney has sold at auction for £307,500.
Apple Inc granted trademark for The Beatles’ Apple Corps logo
The trademark for The Beatles’ Apple Corps logo is now owned by technology company Apple Inc, according to a noticed posted by the Canadian Intellectual Property Office.
Love Me Do at 50: Beatles fans break world singing record in Liverpool
More than 1,600 Beatles fans have broken the world record for singing in a round, by performing The Beatles’ 1962 hit ‘Love Me Do’ in Liverpool to mark the …
Paul McCartney is awarded French Legion of Honour
Sir Paul McCartney has been given France’s highest public award, the Légion d’honneur (Legion of Honour), for services to music.
The Beatles named as UK’s biggest-selling singles act in Queen’s reign
The Beatles have been announced as the biggest selling singles act, in a poll to coincide with HM The Queen’s diamond jubilee celebrations.
Ringo Starr’s childhood home is saved from demolition
The birthplace of Ringo Starr is to be saved from demolition following a £2m government grant.
Paul McCartney narrowly avoids helicopter disaster
Air accident investigators have launched a “serious incident” probe after a chartered helicopter hired by Sir Paul McCartney and his wife Nancy Shevell narrowly avoided a potentially fatal crash.
Lennon and McCartney childhood homes given Grade II listed status
The childhood homes of John Lennon and Paul McCartney have been given Grade II listed status by English Heritage.
Paul McCartney to headline Queen’s diamond jubilee concert
Sir Paul McCartney is to headline a concert featuring stars performing outside Buckingham Palace for Queen Elizabeth II’s diamond jubilee.
Abbey Road to offer studio time to wealthy hotel guests
Guests at London’s Savoy Hotel and other luxury hotels will be able to visit and record in Abbey Road Studios’ famous Studio Two, where The Beatles recorded the bulk …
US publishing rights for six early Beatles songs are sold
The US publishing rights for six of The Beatles’ early songs have changed hands for the first time since the 1960s.
John Lennon’s tooth sells at auction for £19,500
A Canadian dentist has bought one of John Lennon’s molar teeth for £19,500 ($31,300) at an auction in Stockport, England.
Paul McCartney commissions restoration of Motown piano
Sir Paul McCartney has commissioned experts from Steinway & Sons to restore the 1877 grand piano at the Motown museum in Detroit, Michigan.
Paul McCartney attends the première of Ocean’s Kingdom
Sir Paul McCartney was joined by a host of other celebrities at the world première of his first-ever ballet score, Ocean’s Kingdom.
John Lennon autographed Double Fantasy sells for £23,000
A copy of Double Fantasy signed by John Lennon just hours before he was shot in New York City sold at auction in London for £23,750 ($38,500).