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CelebrityYahoo On This DayHow John Lennon's death was announced to America during a live NFL game
John Lennon was shot dead in New York on this day 41 years ago - and his death was announced to Americans during a live NFL broadcast.
EntertainmentYahoo Movies UK'The Beatles: Get Back': This mammoth trip down memory lane is an absolute treat
This epic new Disney+ documentary is essential viewing for fans of the Fab Four and music history.
CelebrityYahoo Celebrity UKSir Paul McCartney ‘never got around to’ telling John Lennon he loved him
The star said it was tough to show his emotions as a teenager.
CelebrityYahoo On This DayOn This Day: When Paul McCartney had to deny rumours he was dead
The conspiracy theory that Paul McCartney had died in a car crash took hold in the late 1960s.
CelebrityYahoo Celebrity UKCelebrities who have turned down honours from the Queen
Not everyone is thrilled to be offered a knighthood or a damehood by the palace.
EntertainmentYahoo Celebrity UKJohn Lennon and Yoko Ono's son Sean claims PC culture is segregating society
The son of 'Imagine' singer John Lennon has said he is not sure "race consciousness" is better than being 'colour blind'.
CelebrityYahoo Celebrity UKPaul McCartney remembers 'bond' with John Lennon on late icon's 80th birthday
McCartney shared a throwback photo on what would've been Lennon's 80th birthday of the pair working together.
CelebrityYahoo Celebrity UKElton John believes John Lennon might've won Nobel Peace Prize if he had lived
The musicians were close friends in the 70s before Lennon was assassinated in 1980.
EntertainmentYahoo Celebrity UKPaul McCartney: Knowing I reunited with John Lennon gives me strength
The two Beatles stars fell out when the band split in 1970 but McCartney has spoken of his gratitude at managing a reconciliation before Lennon's death.
CelebrityYahoo Celebrity UKSir Paul McCartney looks back 'like a fan' on first time he met John Lennon
McCartney said of Lennon: 'I look back on it now like a fan, how lucky was I to meet this strange teddy boy.'
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Songs with inappropriate lyrics that probably would not be written now
Times have changed, but some of these problematic songs will live on forever.
EntertainmentYahoo Celebrity UKSir Ringo Starr reveals message John Lennon left for him on long lost demo
The message inspired the drummer to record his own version of Lennon's track for his new album.
EntertainmentYahoo Celebrity UKLiam Gallagher: 'I wanted Oasis to be like Lennon and McCartney'
The former Oasis frontman thinks back on what the band might have been.
EntertainmentYahoo Celebrity UKLiam Gallagher owns John Lennon's rocking chair - and he thinks it's haunted
Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher revealed he believes he owns haunted furniture previously owned by Beatles legend John Lennon.
EntertainmentYahoo Celebrity UKPaul McCartney shares story about masturbating with John Lennon
76-year-old Paul McCartney spoke about everything from his sexual exploits in the early days of the Beatles to his relationship with Kanye West today in a candid new interview.
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New mug shot of John Lennon's killer leaves the internet feeling uneasy
John Lennon‘s murderer is up for parole for the 10th time — and as part of the process, he has a new mug shot.
EntertainmentYahoo Celebrity UKJohn Lennon killer Mark David Chapman shown in eerie new mug shot ahead of 10th parole attempt
John Lennon's murderer, Mark David Chapman, is up for parole for the 10th time, and as part of the process, he appears — looking smug — in a new mug shot.
NewsReutersYoko Ono won't let it be, forces 'John Lemon' drink to re-brand
It wasn't exactly instant karma when Beatle John Lennon's widow, Yoko Ono, heard about a Polish beverage company's new drink called "John Lemon". The company has now agreed to change its drink's name to "On Lemon", after lawyers acting for Ono wrote to distributors warning they faced costs of up to 5,000 euros ($5,998) a day and 500 euros for every bottle sold if they infringed the trademark. Lawyers acting for the beverage firm denied it had infringed the late star's rights, but Ono's lawyers pointed to a Facebook post from John Lemon Ireland, which featured an image of the iconic singer.
NewsStephanie SoteriouJohn Lennon's sassy letter to the Queen has been discovered
Beatles legend John Lennon was never exactly one to mince his words, and it has now been discovered that absolutely nobody was safe from the star’s sass - not even royalty. A letter that Lennon reportedly wrote to the Queen back in 1969 has been discovered inside a record sleeve, with the singer explaining his reasons for returning his MBE to Her Majesty. The entire band received the accolade back in 1965, but Lennon opted to return his in protest of the British involvement in the Nigerian Civil War and the UK’s support of America’s involvement in the Vietnam War.
NewsMary GallagherJohn Lennon comic book biography announced at Comic Con
John Lennon’s life is to be chronicled in a comic book biography. The making of a new graphic novel titled ‘Lennon’ was revealed on what would have been the ‘Imagine’ hitmakers 76th birthday (09.10.16) and recalls the star’s life “from childhood to worldwide fame and his solo career and marriage to artist Yoko Ono”, according to The Hollywood Reporter. ‘Lennon’ was announced at New York Comic Con over the weekend and is re-worked from the 2010 novel of the same name by David Foenkinos, which focuses on a series of fictional counselling sessions between him and a therapist.
NewsStephanie SoteriouJohn Lennon's Killer Denied Parole For The Ninth Time
Mark David Chapman, the man who murdered John Lennon back in 1980, has reportedly been denied parole for the ninth time. Now aged 61, Chapman was given a sentence of 20 years to life after shooting The Beatles star in Manhattan 36 years ago, however, officials do not think that he is ready to be released.
NewsStephanie SoteriouA Shirt Stained With John Lennon's Blood Sells For £31,000
A shirt that was stained with John Lennon’s blood on the night of his murder has been sold for £31,000 at an auction. The white shirt was worn by concierge Jay Hastings as part of his uniform at the Dakota building in New York when the Beatles legend was shot by deranged fan Mark Chapman. The porter reportedly had a great working relationship with John and Yoko Ono and also included a signed copy of John’s album ‘Double Fantasy’ and a Thanksgiving card in the lot.
NewsStephanie SoteriouSir Paul McCartney Admits He Turned To Alcohol When The Beatles Split
Sir Paul McCartney has opened up about life after the most iconic band in history split. The singer has admitted that he was gripped by depression and turned to alcohol when his four-piece band The Beatles, which also included John Lennon, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr, broke up in 1970. Recalling the dark time in his life, Paul shared: “I was depressed at the time, yeah.
NewsMichael AllenZayn Malik Brags He Was Influenced By John Lennon While Making New Record
The former One Direction singer, below, said he drew inspiration from the Working Class Hero legend when he wrote his single Fool For You from his debut solo album Mind Of Mine. The 23-year-old told NME magazine: “I was listening to a lot of John Lennon the week I got that loop.
NewsKate SolomonHow George Martin Met The Beatles In 1962 And Changed Music Forever
On June 6 1962, The Beatles entered Abbey Road studios - which would become their recording hub for years - for the first time to have their debut meeting with Sir George Martin. John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and then drummer Pete Best had already been stung by rejection after being summoned to London to try out for Decca on the recommendation of a company junior who had seen them at Liverpool’s Cavern Club.
