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Xiu Xiu's Women Breaks Ground

Intense indie musician drops electronics in 6th album

Jan 30, 08 2:06 PM CST
(Newser) - One of indie music’s most intense projects, Xiu Xiu is always innovating, and sixth album Women as Lovers is no slouch—at least its first half, says Tiny Mix Tapes’ Julie. Frontman Jamie Stewart has dropped electronics, hired a virtuoso drummer and reversed his recent “stasis.” But... More »

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electronics • Beatles • lyrics • indie pop • Xiu Xiu • Jamie Stewart • music review

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Killing of John Lennon Is So-So

Critics praise the craft, but question the subject matter

Jan 2, 08 9:08 PM CST
(Newser) - Critics are decidedly mixed on "The Killing of John Lennon," Andrew Piddington's movie reconstructing events surrounding Mark David Chapman's 1980 murder of the Beatles beloved frontman. While “a well-made film" that doesn't ask you to sympathize with Chapman, Stephen Holden writes in the New York Times, ... More »

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John Lennon • movie review • Beatles • Mark David Chapman • movies

McCartney Had Secret Heart Op

'No need to worry' about ex-Beatle despite September angioplasty

Jan 2, 08 6:47 PM CST
(Newser) - Paul McCartney had a heart operation in secret in September, sources close to the former Beatle tell the Guardian. "Paul is in excellent health" after the coronary angioplasty, a source said. "Fans certainly have no need to worry." A filament tube is passed through the heart’s... More »

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Heather Mills • Paul McCartney • Beatles

Beatles Works Set for 2008 Online Debut

Long-awaited move follows settlement of Apple trademark case

Nov 16, 07 12:54 PM CST
(Newser) - The long and winding road leads to your computer: The Beatles' catalogue should finally arrive online in 2008, says Paul McCartney. The release has been expected since February’s settlement in the trademark dispute between record label Apple and iTunes-provider Apple. The Beatles' work is among the most high-profile still... More »

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Paul McCartney • music downloads • Apple • digital downloads • Beatles

Beatle's Wife Furious Over Paul's New Girl

Tryst caught on film enrages McCartney's soon-to-be-ex

Nov 8, 07 12:50 PM CST
(Newser) - When paparazzi caught Paul McCartney smooching millionaire heiress Nancy Shevell last weekend in the Hamptons, Heather Mills told the press her soon-to-be-ex-husband could do whatever he wanted. But in a private call, she let the former Beatle have it, a friend told the Mirror. "Heather demanded to know... More »

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Heather Mills • Paul McCartney • paparazzi • Beatles • Nancy Shevell

Harrison's Catalog Goes Online

Nine albums released, more to come

Oct 11, 07 9:57 AM CDT
(Newser) - George Harrison today became the final Beatle to release material online, as nine albums from his solo catalog were made available through iTunes and Amazon.com. Calling the release "exciting," Harrison's widow, Olivia, said: "He had begun digital remastering but had no idea how the digital world... More »

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Paul McCartney • iTunes • John Lennon • digital music • Beatles • George Harrison • Ringo Starr

Pattie Boyd Spills About Rocker Loves

Ex-wife of George Harrison and Eric Clapton tells her story in new book

Aug 27, 07 6:41 AM CDT
(Newser) - Pattie Boyd, ex-wife of rock legends George Harrison and Eric Clapton, opens up for the first time about their love triangle and her two tempestuous marriages in her new book Wonderful Tonight, ABC reports. A model who met Harrison when she played an extra in the "A Hard Days... More »

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Beatles • George Harrison • Eric Clapton • Pattie Boyd • Wonderful Tonight

Put Your Best Line Forward

Attention-grabbing openers stand the test of time

Aug 24, 07 12:30 PM CDT
(Newser) - It's good to lead off with a bang, especially if your business is song lyrics. Spinner.com lists the 25 best opening lines:
  1. "She's a very kinky girl" (Rick James, "Superfreak")
  2. "I was born in a cross-fire hurricane" (The Rolling Stones, "Jumpin' Jack Flash"
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Rolling Stones • list • Bon Jovi • Beck • celebrity • Rick James • Beatles • LL Cool J • The Carpenters • Carl Perkins • Patti Smith • Ramones

After 40 Years, Iconic Album Draws a Crowd

Current stars join original engineer
to celebrate "Sgt. Pepper"

May 31, 07 1:21 PM CDT
(Newser) - The most influential album of all time dropped in the UK 40 years ago tomorrow, and the recording engineer who helped give the world "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" is back in the studio putting together a tribute album—with a little help from his friends. The Telegraph ... More »

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entertainment • music • Geoff Emerick • Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band • Bryan Adams • The Fray • The Killers • Razorlight • Beatles

Whew!
Mills Survives Week One

Beatles ex chats about Dancing With the Stars on just one good leg

Mar 29, 07 11:51 AM CDT
(Newser) - Disabled Dancing With the Stars contestant and tabloid target Heather Mills (formerly Ms McCartney) says her one leg "turned to jelly" when she realized she was staying for another week on the show. Mills writes about her experience for USA Today, talking up her designated charities (Vegetarians International Voice... More »

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television • Heather Mills • Dancing with the Stars • tabloids • prosthesis • dance • Beatles

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