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Julian Lennon: "...it can be a good or a slightly frustrating thing"

John Lennon's son 'driven up the wall' by Hey Jude

Julian Lennon has said the Beatles classic Hey Jude will always be "dark" to him as it serves as a reminder of the pain behind his parents' divorce and "the fact that I rarely saw my father again".

Music • 19 Dec 23

Stolen Penny Lane street sign finally returned

A Penny Lane street sign stolen by drunk students has been returned to Liverpool - 47 years after the theft.

Music • 28 Nov 23

The Beatles' official Christmas jumper. The festive knitwear comes after the success of the group's final song titled Now And Then - which recently topped the official Irish singles chart. Photo: notjust clothing

Getting sweater: Beatles launch Christmas jumper

The Beatles' Abbey Road album cover has had a seasonal makeover, transforming the Fab Four into an official Christmas Jumper.

Music • 22 Nov 23

Now And Then features John Lennon's voice and George Harrison's guitar playing.

Watch: The last Beatles song Now and Then music video

The Beatles have released a music video directed by Peter Jackson,or their final song, Now and Then.

Music • 03 Nov 23

Video for new Beatles song to feature 'unseen' footage

Director Peter Jackson has revealed the music video for the Beatles final song will feature recently "unearthed" and "unseen" footage of the Fab Four.

Music • 31 Oct 23

McCartney, Starr confirm date for new Beatles song

Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr have spoken of their "emotional" feelings ahead of the release of what they are calling the last Beatles song.

Music • 26 Oct 23

Richards says 'about time' McCartney starred on track

Rolling Stones singer Keith Richards has said it was "about bloody time" Paul McCartney featured on a Rolling Stones track after six decades in the industry together.

Music • 24 Oct 23

Ronnie Wood, Mick Jagger and Keith Richards at the launch of Hackney Diamonds in London last week

Rolling Stones reveal details of Hackney Diamonds

The Rolling Stones have revealed the full track list of Hackney Diamonds, their first studio album of new material in nearly 20 years.

Music • 15 Sep 23

Paul McCartney 'loves' Dolly Parton's take on Let It Be

Paul McCartney says he "loves" Dolly Parton's version of his song Let It Be, which he recorded with her for her upcoming rock album.

Music • 18 Aug 23

Michael Parkinson: His greatest chat show guests

British broadcasting legend Michael Parkinson's chat show career reaches back more than 50 years and spanned interviews with some of the biggest stars in the world.

Television • 17 Aug 23

Photo issued by Wessex Auction Rooms of a photo from the album cover shoot for Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, part of a press pack for an unreleased Beatles album, Sessions, which is being sold by the auction house this week

Unseen photo from Sgt Pepper album cover unveiled

A press pack which contains a previously unseen photo from the album cover shoot for Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band and the cover work for an unreleased Beatles LP are to go to auction for the first time.

Music • 14 Aug 23

Russell Crowe posts good luck message to Tubridy

Russell Crowe has reminisced about playing "a bit of tennis" and having "the odd drink or two" in a video post thanking his "mate" Ryan Tubridy as he steps down as the host of the Late Late Show.

Late Late Show • 29 May 23

Ryan Tubridy welcomes the audience to The Late Late Show for the last time

Ryan Tubridy era ends with Late Late Show celebration

It was a night to remember as Ryan Tubridy signed off from his stewardship of The Late Show with an emotional, star-studded and Toy Show-tastic finale on Friday night.

Television • 27 May 23

You say goodbye and I'll say hello . . .

What's on? 10 top TV and streaming tips for Friday

There's the last-ever Late Late Show hosted by Ryan Tubridy, Natasha Lyonne stars in the acclaimed Poker Face, while Hidden Treasures of the National Trust visits Paul McCartney's old home . . .

Television • 29 May 23

Lewis Capaldi will quit pop if mental health worsens

Lewis Capaldi reckons "a few panic attacks" and his Tourettes diagnosis was worth the trade-off for the life of a pop star - but if his mental health worsened he would be forced to give up music.

Music • 19 May 23

Love me EU: Beatles inspire Eurovision acts

Liverpool (and the world's) most famous band, The Beatles, is providing inspiration for this year's Eurovision entrants.

Eurovision Song Contest • 10 May 23

Dolly Parton has said that creating the album was "a joy beyond measure"

Dolly Parton rocks out with new album

Dolly Parton has announced the release date for her first-ever rock album, Rockstar.

Music • 10 May 23

Sketches of stage backdrop designs drawn by Paul McCartney on display at the Liverpool Beatles Museum. Photo credits: Chris Neill/Beatles Museum/PA Wire

Stage backdrop designs drawn by Paul McCartney unveiled

Sketches of stage backdrop designs drawn by Paul McCartney have gone on show at a Beatles museum.

Music • 27 Apr 23

One of over 250 photographs from Paul McCartney's personal archive which will be displayed for the first time as part of a major exhibition Paul McCartney Photographs 1963-64: Eyes of the Storm

Unseen McCartney photos of Beatles' early days unveiled

A handful of unseen photographs taken by Paul McCartney during the early days of The Beatles have been released ahead of his National Portrait Gallery display in London.

Music • 29 Mar 23

New Rules: Kinda feel good, kinda feel bad

Behind the music - New Rules

UK/Irish trio New Rules have released their new single, Not Alone. We asked them the BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 23 Mar 23

Paul McCartney and Mick Jagger (pictured in New York in May 2011) - Fruits of collaboration due later this year

Paul McCartney set to guest on Rolling Stones album

Paul McCartney is due to appear on The Rolling Stones' upcoming album, bringing together two of the biggest acts in music history.

Music • 22 Feb 23

McCartney and Starr attend premiere of Abbey Road doc

Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr were joined by a host of famous faces in London as they celebrated the UK premiere of a new documentary on Abbey Road Studios.

Music • 13 Dec 22

2022 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade with Mariah Carey (Photo by: Cara Howe/NBC via Getty Images)

Carey takes centre stage at Thanksgiving Day Parade

Mariah Carey took centre stage at the 2022 Macey's Thanksgiving Day parade, closing out the annual ceremony with a special festive performance.

Music • 25 Nov 22

Rare photographs of The Beatles uncovered

Two rare photographs of The Beatles playing at the Cavern Club in Liverpool have been discovered.

Music • 02 Oct 22

The auction house said that the winning bidder was UK-based and had purchased the property for their daughter, a huge Beatles fan. Getty Pictures

House of John Lennon sells at auction for £279,000

The childhood home of Beatles frontman John Lennon has sold at auction for £279,000.

Music • 27 Sep 22

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