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Extended Beatles Anthology takes fans beyond mythology

A new episode of The Beatles Anthology, 30 years after the original landmark series, shows the impact on Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, and the late George Harrison of being in the biggest rock band in history, its writer and director has said.

Music • 17 hrs

Saoirse Ronan attends The Gothams 34th Annual Film Awards at Cipriani Wall Street on 2 December, 2024 in New York City

Saoirse Ronan 'joins Beatles movies as Linda McCartney'

It is reported that Saoirse Ronan is to play Linda McCartney opposite the previously announced Paul Mescal as Paul McCartney in director Sam Mendes's The Beatles - A Four-Film Cinematic Event.

Movies • 08 Oct

Sean Ono Lennon poses for a photo on the red carpet

John Lennon 'resented having to be a Beatle', says son

John Lennon "resented having to be a Beatle" in the years after the band split, according to his son Sean Ono Lennon.

Music • 25 Sep

Propstore CEO Stephen Lane, holds Noel Gallagher's 1960 cherry red Gibson ES-355 guitar, damaged in Paris by Liam Gallagher on the night Oasis broke up and since repaired, with an estimate of �250,000 - �500,000, during a preview for the upcoming music me

Noel's guitar, damaged when Oasis split, up for auction

A guitar, which belonged to Noel Gallagher and was damaged on the night Oasis broke up, is going up for auction, and could sell for half a million pounds.

Music • 25 Sep

John Lennon being interviewed by journalist Steve Turner of Beat Instrumental magazine, Apple Records, London, 19 July 1971

John Lennon's school desk found in attic

A desk used by John Lennon has gone on display after it was discovered in the attic of a school where teachers did not want to remember him because he was a "nuisance".

Music • 18 Sep

Unreleased Beatles tracks to feature on new Anthology 4

Some 13 unreleased Beatles tracks are to feature on a new fourth Anthology compilation to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the release of the first edition of the series in 1995.

Music • 21 Aug

Landscape shot of Indian American recording artist Jeeves

Behind the music - Jeeves

Indian American singer-songwriter Jeeves has released his new single, Where Did All The Good Men Go?, from his forthcoming debut album, Now or Never. We asked him the BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 19 Aug

Behind the music - Paul Jackson

Australian Irish alternative folk rock artist Paul Jackson has released his new single, The Head and the Handle. We asked him the BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 28 Jul

Behind the music - Neighbours star Alan Fletcher

Neighbours star and musician Alan Fletcher plays The Sugar Club, Dublin on 12 August, The Spirit Store, Dundalk on 13 August, and the Black Box, Belfast on 14 August. We asked him the BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 20 Jul

The Ultra Violets. Photo credit: Natalie Allen

Behind the music - The Ultra Violets

Cornwall band The Ultra Violets have released their new single, Honey Pie. We asked vocalist Perran Nicholls the BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 14 Jun

Brian Wilson's family said they are 'sharing our grief with the world'

Genius ear of Brian Wilson pushed boundaries of music

Brian Wilson, The Beach Boys co-founder who masterminded the group's decades-long popularity and soundtracked the California dream, has died aged 82.

Music • 12 Jun

John Lennon and Yoko Ono at Butterfly Studios in New York City. August 1972. ©Bob Gruen/www.bobgruen.com

John and Yoko are reimagined in new documentary

A new documentary catches the world's most famous dropouts at work and play and provides new revelations about The Beatles afterlife of John Lennon. It also does a very good job of rehabilitating the unfairly maligned Yoko Ono

Movie Review • 13 Apr

Jimmy Crowley: "I'm a professional musician, a sailor and sometimes very cranky."

Behind the music - Jimmy Crowley

Irish music veteran Jimmy Crowley has released his new album, Life, and plays Cork City Library on 14 April and Liberty Hall, Dublin on 16 April. We asked him the BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 05 Apr

(L-R) Harris Dickinson, Paul Mescal, Barry Keoghan, and Joseph Quinn Photo: John Russo/Sony Pictures

Profile: The actors who will play The Beatles

Irish actors Paul Mescal and Barry Keoghan and British stars Harris Dickinson and Joseph Quinn are set to portray The Beatles in four upcoming films.

Movies • 01 Apr

Charlotte Riordan, Head of Contemporary Art at Lyon & Turnbull, holding the painting of The Beatles by the late John Byrne Photos: Press Association

Rare Beatles painting to go under the hammer

Paintings by the late Scottish artist and playwright John Byrne, including a rare picture of The Beatles bought by the artist's local priest, are to go under the hammer at auction in the UK.

Music • 24 Mar

Rare Beatles vinyl gifted by Harrison sells for £10,000

An "extremely rare" vinyl album by The Beatles, gifted by George and Pattie Harrison to a friend, has sold for £10,000.

Music • 04 Mar

Celine Dion pays tribute to 'legend' Roberta Flack

Celine Dion was among a host of music and showbiz people paying tribute to the late US singer Roberta Flack, following her death at the age of 88.

Music • 25 Feb

AI could rip off artists, Paul McCartney warns

Paul McCartney has warned that AI could "rip off" artists if a proposed overhaul of copyright law in the UK goes ahead.

Music • 25 Jan

Paul McCartney performs at The O2 Arena in London, England. (Photo by Jo Hale/Redferns)

Ringo Starr joins Paul McCartney on stage in London

Paul McCartney welcomed his former Beatles bandmate Ringo Starr to the stage on Thursday night while playing to a packed crowd at London's O2 Arena.

Music • 20 Dec 24

Julian Lennon reveals that he had skin cancer operation

Julian Lennon has reminded people to get themselves checked after he had an operation to remove melanoma skin cancer.

Music • 19 Dec 24

John Lennon and Yoko Ono, his bride of three months pose in bed in Montreal in June 1969

Sean Ono Lennon: My parents never 'really broke up'

Sean Ono Lennon has spoken about the lasting influence his father John Lennon had on his mother Yoko Ono, saying: "I think she never has moved on from that relationship."

Music • 03 Dec 24

Ringo Starr said of Barry Keoghan - "I believe he's somewhere taking drum lessons, and I hope not too many"

Barry Keoghan linked to Beatles movies - by Ringo Starr

Barry Keoghan has been linked to the role of Ringo Starr in the upcoming Beatles biopics - by Ringo Starr.

Movies • 28 Nov 24

Yoko Ono and John Lennon pictured together in 1968

Swiss court rules Yoko Ono owns John Lennon's watch

Yoko Ono has been declared the rightful owner of a watch she gave to her husband, John Lennon, shortly before his murder, according to a ruling by Switzerland's supreme court after the timepiece reappeared at an auction house.

Music • 15 Nov 24

Strictly hosts Claudia Winkelman and Tess Daly

What's on? Top 10 TV and streaming tips for Saturday

This week's Strictly will be a battle for places in Blackpool, there's McFly the 21st Birthday Party, Ultimate Cover Versions at the BBC: Volume 2. John & Yoko and David Baddiel's The Not The Trilogy . . .

Television • 09 Nov 24

Propstore's music specialist Mark Hochman looks at Michael Jackson's tour rehearsal 'Thriller' jacket, autographed by Jackson

Michael Jackson's jacket to be sold at auction

Michael Jackson's jacket and John Lennon's first vox amp, which he used with the Beatles, are expected to fetch hundreds of thousands of pounds when they go under the hammer.

Music • 15 Oct 24