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Rock Band Indeed: Beatles Pursuing Game Deals

Fab Four reps in talks with Guitar Hero and Rock Band makers

Jun 23, 08 6:27 PM CDT
(Newser) - Representatives of the Beatles' companies are meeting with video-game outfits to hash out the rights for possible Beatles-themed games. The reps are holding discussions with the makers of Guitar Hero and of Rock Band, the Financial Times reports. Analysts say that a deal might lead to more licensing of Beatles... More »

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Beatles • Guitar Hero • Rock Band • rock music • video games

 The 5 Priciest
 Albums of All Time 

Got $200K for Quarrymen vinyl? Too bad, Paul's not selling

Jun 21, 08 5:00 PM CDT
(Newser) - As old vinyl gets hipper, Matthew Shepatin of Esquire charts the five most expensive albums in today's market:
  1. That’ll Be the Day/In Spite of All the Danger, The Quarrymen (1958): Features John, Paul, George, and some guys who aren't Ringo. Could sell for $200,000, if Paul
... More »

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music • Bob Dylan • John Lennon • Beatles • vinyl • Velvet Underground

 Rolling Stone's
 Top Guitar Classics 

The greatest riffs, from Bill Haley to Metallica

Jun 1, 08 6:07 PM CDT
(Newser) - There are those tunes driven by the rhythm section, but nothing lights a fire in the blood quite like the power of the perfect guitar riff. Thus, Rolling Stone suggests its favorite guitar anthems, hitting all stops between BB King and King Crimson. The top five:
  1. Johnny B. Goode:
... More »

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music • Rolling Stones • Rolling Stone • Jimi Hendrix • Nirvana • guitar • Van Halen • Beatles • Led Zeppelin • Chuck Berry

 Sir Paul Picks Up Yale Doctorate 

Former Beatle awarded honorary degree

May 27, 08 3:09 AM CDT
(Newser) - Former Beatle Sir Paul McCartney was awarded an honorary doctorate in music by Yale University yesterday during the 307th commencement at the Ivy League institution. The identities of recipients of honorary degrees are usually a closely guarded secret, but McCartney's presence on the Yale campus was impossible to keep under... More »

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Paul McCartney • Yale University • Beatles • Richard Levin • commencement speech • Hey Jude

Give Peace a Bid: Lennon
Lyrics Go to Auction

Hand-written memento expected to fetch at least $400K at Christie's sale 

Apr 30, 08 8:20 PM CDT
(Newser) - John Lennon’s handwritten lyrics to 1960s mantra "Give Peace a Chance" are going up for auction, reports Reuters. A Canadian woman, then 16, acquired them after sneaking into the famous Montreal "Bed-In" staged by Lennon and Yoko Ono in 1969—with Lennon predicting, “One day they... More »

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music • Christie's • Yoko Ono • John Lennon • auction • Beatles • Sixties • peace movement

 Yoko Goes to Court 
 Over Lennon Footage 

Will world ever see pot-smoking videos?

Apr 23, 08 12:22 PM CDT
(Newser) - Yoko Ono is headed to court to fight for the copyright to 9 hours of raw footage of her late husband shot before the Beatles broke up in 1970. In the videos, John Lennon smokes pot, writes songs—Remember and Mind Games—blow-dries Yoko's hair and contemplates slipping LSD into... More »

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music • Yoko Ono • John Lennon • copyright • lawsuit • Beatles

Mariah Carey Passes Elvis
in Chart Toppers

With her 18th No. 1, she moves into 2nd place behind Beatles

Apr 2, 08 7:46 PM CDT
(Newser) - Mariah Carey unseated Elvis for the No. 2 spot in chart-topping songs this week. Her single "Touch My Body" became her 18th No. 1 and pushed Elvis into third place, the Los Angeles Times reports. The Beatles' all-time record of 20 remains, but Carey could eclipse the Fab Four... More »

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music • music industry • music downloads • pop culture • pop music • singers • Elvis Presley • Beatles • music sales • Billboard charts • Mariah Carey

Obituary

 'Fifth Beatle' Aspinall Dies at 66 

First road manager became guardian of group's legacy

Mar 25, 08 7:59 AM CDT
(Newser) - "Fifth Beatle" Neil Aspinall, the first road manager of the legendary band who later ran the Beatles' recording company, has died from lung cancer. Aspinall, 66, was the chief guardian of the group's musical legacy after the Beatles broke up. "He vigorously fought to protect the Beatles franchise,... More »

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Paul McCartney • Steve Jobs • obituary • John Lennon • Beatles • George Harrison • Ringo Starr • Neil Aspinall • Pete Best • Apple Corps • Fab Four • Cirque du Soleil • Sgt Pepper • Mad Lads • Quarrymen

Beatles Fight
to Stop Historic Bootleg

Group sues to prevent release of 1962 tape; Ringo's first gig

Mar 22, 08 10:00 AM CDT
(Newser) - The Beatles are fighting to stop the release of recordings made at a German club just before they became the world's most famous band, the Miami Herald reports. The 1962 gig is historic for music buffs because it's the first time Ringo Starr played live with the band. A Miami... More »

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Paul McCartney • rock stars • lawsuit • Hank Williams • concert • Beatles • rock bands • Ringo Starr

Sex Trade
Dying Out on
Hamburg's
'Mile of Sin'

Red lights are going out on the Reeperbahn

Mar 21, 08 10:20 AM CDT
(Newser) - Hamburg's Reeperbahn has been one of the world's most famous red light districts for as long as anyone can remember, but the "Mile of Sin's" flamboyant brothels are dying out, the Independent reports. Discos and cheap bars attracting binge-drinking teens are taking their place. The seedy street's old-timers lament... More »

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prostitution • Germany • nightclub • Beatles • brothel

Divorce Judge Blasts Mills as 'Inaccurate'

Sir Paul's ex 'less than candid' in case but 'kindly', he says

Mar 18, 08 9:28 PM CDT
(Newser) - Heather Mills was an “inconsistent and inaccurate” witness in her divorce hearings with Paul McCartney, the case judge said today. He described the ex-Beatle’s ex as “less than candid” and “less than impressive,” but tempered his critique by noting that Mills is a “kindly... More »

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Heather Mills • Paul McCartney • Beatles • divorce settlement • witness

 McCartney Ordered to Pay Mills $48.7M to Settle Divorce

Sir Paul had reportedly offered $50M

Mar 17, 08 9:47 AM CDT
(Newser) - A UK court today ordered Paul McCartney to pay Heather Mills $48.7 million to settle their protracted divorce case, in which the former model represented herself after firing her lawyers. "It was an incredible result to secure mine and my daughter's future and that of all the charities... More »

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Heather Mills • Paul McCartney • divorce • Beatles

McCartney, Mills Can't Seal Deal

Despite earlier reports, couple fail to reach an agreement

Feb 18, 08 5:35 PM CST
(Newser) - Paul McCartney and Heather Mills again failed to strike a divorce agreement today, and the judge hearing their case will announce a decision in a few weeks, opening up the possibility that the action will be heard in open court. If either side contests the judge's ruling, the case will... More »

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Heather Mills • Paul McCartney • divorce • Beatles • divorce settlement • confidentiality agreement

McCartney Coughs Up $108M to Mills

British tab says divorce settlement done; Mills promises not to dish

Feb 16, 08 1:32 PM CST
(Newser) - Maybe all you need is love, but when that fails, $108 million isn’t bad either. That’s how much Heather Mills will get from her ex-Beatle ex-hubby Paul McCartney in a divorce settlement both have agreed to, the Daily Mail reports. But Mills will have to sign a confidentiality... More »

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Heather Mills • Paul McCartney • divorce • Beatles • settlement • divorce settlement

McCartney Divorce Hearing Drags Into 2nd Week

Record financial settlement could be snagged on confidentiality deal

Feb 15, 08 3:08 PM CST
(Newser) - Divorce proceedings between Paul McCartney and Heather Mills will continue into next week, the BBC reports, amid media speculation that a confidentiality pact is holding up what is likely to be a record financial settlement. The private hearing in a London court was scheduled to end today but will extend... More »

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Heather Mills • Paul McCartney • divorce • Beatles • settlement • John Charman • divorce settlement

Rock on!
EU May
Extend Song
Copyrights

Ditties from Beatles, Who, Stones at play

Feb 15, 08 8:31 AM CST
(Newser) - Early hits from the Beatles and the Stones are only a few years away from falling out of copyright and into the public domain, but the European Commission wants to change that and keep royalties flowing to rock stars in their golden years, reports the Times of London. Plans to... More »

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elderly • copyright law • Rolling Stones • rock stars • European Union • copyright • Beatles • European Commission • rock music • The Who

Indian Guru to the Beatles Dies

Maharishi Mahesh Yogi brought Transcendental Meditation to the West

Feb 6, 08 3:22 AM CST
(Newser) - Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, the Indian guru who inspired the Beatles and founded the Transcendental Meditation movement, died yesterday at his Dutch home, the Guardian reports. He was believed to be 90. Maharishi—known as the “giggling guru” for his playful witticisms—hosted the Beatles for a highly publicized retreat... More »

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India • obituary • Netherlands • Clint Eastwood • Beatles • Wales • meditation • Deepak Chopra

Beatles Hotel Opens in Liverpool

'Interest has been unbelievable,' says manager

Feb 2, 08 3:59 PM CST
(Newser) - Move over, Penny Lane: Liverpool’s latest draw is the Hard Day's Night, a Fab Four-styled hotel that boasts 110 rooms and two swanky penthouses near the fabled Cavern Club, the BBC reports. The hotel also displays rare band photos and art by Beatles painter Shannon. “The bookings are... More »

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Paul McCartney • United Kingdom • John Lennon • hotel • Beatles • George Harrison • Liverpool • Britain • Ringo Starr

NASA Tests Beatles' Star Power

Agency will beam 'Across the Universe' into space as dual anniversary celebration

Feb 1, 08 2:19 PM CST
(Newser) - NASA will send the Beatles song "Across the Universe" into deep space Monday, the Houston Chronicle reports. In commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the founding of both the space agency and the band, NASA’s Deep Space Network will transmit the song toward the North Star, Polaris—which... More »

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NASA • International Space Station • Beatles

Sir Paul Denies Heart Surgery

On website, former Beatle says ticker tests, not angioplasty, was the call

Jan 31, 08 4:00 PM CST
(Newser) - Sir Paul McCartney has publicly denied claims that he was hospitalized for heart surgery, NME reports. Earlier this month, the Sun reported that the legendary former Beatle had undergone a coronary angioplasty. But today, McCartney reassured fans and friends on his website that he had simply been tested for a... More »

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Paul McCartney • angioplasty • heart disease • heart attack • website • Beatles • false statements

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