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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

McCartney wishes happy 85th birthday to Ringo Starr

Paul McCartney has wished a "very happy" 85th birthday to his "dear friend" and former Beatles band member, Ringo Starr.

Music • 07 Jul

Photo issued by Mattel of Sian Taylor, the Auction Manager at Propstore, showcasing the original props from Thomas & Friends with signed items from celebrities including Olivia Coleman, Eddie Redmayne and Hugh Bonneville. Photo credit: Mattel/PA Wire

Unseen Thomas & Friends footage discovered

An unseen version of the original pilot episode of the animated children's steam train cartoon Thomas & Friends, with narration from Ringo Starr of The Beatles, is to be released for the first time.

Television • 09 May

Barry Keoghan wasn't allowed attend The Debs as he was "misbehaving in school".

Barry Keoghan missed Debs for 'misbehaving in school'

Barry Keoghan has revealed he didn't get to attend The Debs as a teenager as he was "misbehaving in school".

Movies • 09 May

Richard E Grant praises his Saltburn co-star Barry Keoghan: "I think he'll be a fantastic Ringo Starr."

Grant says Keoghan will be a 'fantastic Ringo Starr'

Actor Richard E Grant has praised Barry Keoghan, his Saltburn co-star, saying he will be a "fantastic Ringo Starr" in the new Beatles biopics.

Movies • 05 Apr

Charlotte Riordan head of contemporary art at Lyon & Turnbull, holding a painting by the late John Byrne of The Beatles. Photo credit: Stewart Attwood/Lyon & Turnbull/PA Wire

Rare painting of The Beatles sells for over £27,000

A rare painting of The Beatles by the late Scottish artist and playwright John Byrne has sold for £27,700 at auction, almost double its original estimate.

Music • 02 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

Paul McCartney announces new book about his band Wings

Paul McCartney has announced that there's a new book in the works looking at Wings - the hugely successful band he formed after the break-up of The Beatles.

Music • 26 Feb

Elton John warns AI would 'threaten' artist earnings

Elton John has warned that artificial intelligence will "dilute and threaten young artists' earnings even further" as he backed Paul McCartney's criticism of a proposed overhaul of copyright law in the UK.

Music • 26 Jan

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

Zak Starkey cancels performance with his band Mantra Of The Cosmos after suffering blood clot

Zak Starkey, son of Ringo Starr, suffers blood clot

A London performance featuring drummer Zak Starkey, son of The Beatles' Ringo Starr, had to be cancelled after the musician suffered a blood clot in his leg.

Music • 22 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

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

Paul McCartney hints that he may play new Beatles song

Paul McCartney has hinted that he will play new Beatles song Now And Then on his upcoming Got Back 24 tour in new footage of him and his band rehearsing.

Music • 01 Oct 24

Beatles' Hamburg residency contract up for auction

The original contract for The Beatles to perform at one of their Hamburg residencies in the early 1960s is expected to sell for around £30,000 (€35,787) at auction.

Brian Epstein • 21 Sep 24

Original Beatles drummer Pete Best ar The Casbah Coffee Club, in West Derby, Liverpool,

Beatles spawning ground becomes Airbnb

Beatles fans will be able to sleep, play and party like the band as the club where the Fab Four started their career is opened as an Airbnb.

Music • 21 Aug 24

Ringo Starr: "I thought the re-edit of Let It Be was great."

Ringo Starr prefers re-edited version of Let It Be film

Ringo Starr has said he was "never really excited about the original" Let It Be documentary, but admits he is a fan of the new version.

Music • 16 May 24

The Lunar Effect: could you BE any more 1973? Photo credit: Rakkan com

Behind the music - The Lunar Effect

London-based psychedelic band The Lunar Effect have released Pulling Daisies, the first single from their new album, Sounds of Green and Blue. We asked them the BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 14 Mar 24

1966 cassette recordings of The Beatles to be auctioned

Three rediscovered cassette tapes containing recordings of The Beatles in 1966 are expected to fetch between £10,000 and £15,000 at auction.

Music • 01 Mar 24

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

McCartney on 'magical' Now and Then song

Paul McCartney has said it was "magical" to feel as though he was reuniting with his fellow Beatles for their new song Now And Then.

Music • 02 Nov 23

Watch: The Beatles premiere new Now and Then film

The Beatles have released a new short film ahead of tomorrow's premiere of new song, Now And Then.

Music • 02 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