John Lennon

John Lennon and Paul McCartney’s sons collaborate for new single ‘Primrose Hill’

The iconic songwriting duo Lennon-McCartney sees a revival, albeit through the musical talents of the Beatles’ offspring. James McCartney, son of Paul McCartney, collaborates with Sean Ono Lennon, John Lennon’s son, on "Primrose Hill", a reflective acoustic piece with a mellow rhythm and introspective guitar solos.

Sam Mendes set to direct four separate Beatles films

Director Sam Mendes is embarking on an ambitious project that will dive into the lives of each member of “The Beatles” through four separate feature films. The movies will intersect to narrate the extraordinary journey of the iconic band, leading up to their legendary breakup in 1970, according to a press release.

The Beatles' final song ‘Now and Then’ out

The last composition attributed to The Beatles, “Now and Then”, has finally been unveiled, including the late John Lennon's vocals many years following his initial creation of the song.

Five not-so-famous things about The Beatles

One of the world's most famous music bands, The Beatles, are back 53 years after they broke up with a "new" record to be released Thursday. Here are a few lesser-known facts about the legendary quartet from Liverpool:

Docu-series on John Lennon’s murder promises thorough research

A forthcoming TV docuseries on Apple TV+ will delve into the tragic murder of music legend John Lennon in 1980 and the subsequent investigation of his assailant, Mark David Chapman. This three-part series titled, “John Lennon: Murder Without A Trial”, narrated by Kiefer Sutherland, is being described as “the most thoroughly researched examination of John Lennon’s murder, which shocked and saddened the world”.

New Beatles song 'Now and Then' gets a little help from AI

A new Beatles song will be released next week, featuring the voice of late member John Lennon – developed using artificial intelligence, record company Universal Music Group said on Thursday.

George Harrison’s songs return home for his birthday

Recently, the solo catalogue of the singer has been moved to Dark Horse Records via BMG, a company he started in 1978. Harrison’s family now retains the rights to those records.

John Lennon to Get a Comic Book Biography

Legendary musician John Lennon will be getting a biography titled “Lennon”. The announcement came on the final day of 2016's New York City Comic Con by IDW Publishing.

Yoko Ono hospitalised in NY with flu-like illness: spokesman

The artist Yoko Ono, the widow of the late former Beatle John Lennon, is admitted to a New York City hospital on Friday after complaining of severe flu-like symptoms, her West Coast-based spokesman says.

April 17, 2024
April 17, 2024

John Lennon and Paul McCartney’s sons collaborate for new single ‘Primrose Hill’

The iconic songwriting duo Lennon-McCartney sees a revival, albeit through the musical talents of the Beatles’ offspring. James McCartney, son of Paul McCartney, collaborates with Sean Ono Lennon, John Lennon’s son, on "Primrose Hill", a reflective acoustic piece with a mellow rhythm and introspective guitar solos.

February 21, 2024
February 21, 2024

Sam Mendes set to direct four separate Beatles films

Director Sam Mendes is embarking on an ambitious project that will dive into the lives of each member of “The Beatles” through four separate feature films. The movies will intersect to narrate the extraordinary journey of the iconic band, leading up to their legendary breakup in 1970, according to a press release.

November 3, 2023
November 3, 2023

The Beatles' final song ‘Now and Then’ out

The last composition attributed to The Beatles, “Now and Then”, has finally been unveiled, including the late John Lennon's vocals many years following his initial creation of the song.

November 2, 2023
November 2, 2023

Five not-so-famous things about The Beatles

One of the world's most famous music bands, The Beatles, are back 53 years after they broke up with a "new" record to be released Thursday. Here are a few lesser-known facts about the legendary quartet from Liverpool:

November 1, 2023
November 1, 2023

Docu-series on John Lennon’s murder promises thorough research

A forthcoming TV docuseries on Apple TV+ will delve into the tragic murder of music legend John Lennon in 1980 and the subsequent investigation of his assailant, Mark David Chapman. This three-part series titled, “John Lennon: Murder Without A Trial”, narrated by Kiefer Sutherland, is being described as “the most thoroughly researched examination of John Lennon’s murder, which shocked and saddened the world”.

October 27, 2023
October 27, 2023

New Beatles song 'Now and Then' gets a little help from AI

A new Beatles song will be released next week, featuring the voice of late member John Lennon – developed using artificial intelligence, record company Universal Music Group said on Thursday.

February 25, 2023
February 25, 2023

George Harrison’s songs return home for his birthday

Recently, the solo catalogue of the singer has been moved to Dark Horse Records via BMG, a company he started in 1978. Harrison’s family now retains the rights to those records.

October 15, 2016
October 15, 2016

John Lennon to Get a Comic Book Biography

Legendary musician John Lennon will be getting a biography titled “Lennon”. The announcement came on the final day of 2016's New York City Comic Con by IDW Publishing.

February 27, 2016
February 27, 2016

Yoko Ono hospitalised in NY with flu-like illness: spokesman

The artist Yoko Ono, the widow of the late former Beatle John Lennon, is admitted to a New York City hospital on Friday after complaining of severe flu-like symptoms, her West Coast-based spokesman says.

November 16, 2015
November 16, 2015

Pianist plays 'Imagine' cover at Paris memorial scene (video)

A pianist plays John Lennon's ‘Imagine’ on a portable piano at a memorial close to the Bataclan concert hall in Paris where at 89 people were killed.

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