John Lennon’s murderer has been denied parole for a seventh time, New York State’s Department of Corrections has announced.

The Beatles’ 1967 television film Magical Mystery Tour is to be reissued on DVD and Blu-ray on 8 October 2012 (9 October in the US).

A new Beatles compilation, Tomorrow Never Knows, was today released exclusively on Apple’s iTunes Music Store.

Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band performed at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles, California, USA, on 21 July 2012.

Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band performed at the Mountain Winery in Saratoga, California, USA, on 17 July 2012.

Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band performed at McMenamins Edgefield in Troutdale, Oregon, USA, on 15 July 2012.

Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band performed at the Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery in Woodinville, Washington, USA, on 14 July 2012.

Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band performed at the Northern Quest Resort & Casino in Spokane, Washington, USA, on 13 July 2012.

Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band performed at The Venue at the Horseshoe Casino in Hammond, Indiana, USA, on 8 July 2012.

Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band performed at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Tennessee, USA, on 7 July 2012.

Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band performed at the Wharf Amphitheater in Orange Beach, Alabama, USA, on 4 July 2012.

Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band performed at the Tuscaloosa Amphitheater in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA, on 3 July 2012.

Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band performed at Hard Rock Live, situated at the Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood in Hollywood, Florida, USA, on 30 June 2012.

Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band performed at the St Augustine Amphitheatre in St Augustine, Florida, USA, on 29 June 2012.