Ringo Starr: Latest News

Sir Ringo Starr has axed the rest of his North American tour after testing positive for Covid for a second time in two weeks. The legendary Beatles drummer, 82, had only just announced earlier this week that he would be ‘on the road again’ after testing negative.

upcoming four biopics about the Beatles was announced by director Sam Mendes (“1917” and “Skyfall”) at CinemaCon 2025 in Las Vegas on Monday.Paul Mescal will play Paul McCartney, Harrison Dickinson will play John Lennon, Barry Keoghan will play Ringo Starr and Joseph Quinn will play George Harrison.Each of the films, collectively called “The Beatles – A Four-Film Cinematic Event,” will focus on one member of the iconic British rock band. All four movies will be released theatrically in April 2028.Mendes, 59, brought the four actors out onstage at the event for the big announcement.“We’re not just making one film about the Beatles — we’re making four,” the Oscar winner said.

The Beatles have been voicing their opinions about the new cast of the upcoming biopics being shared.After months of speculation about Sam Mendes’ forthcoming film about the Fab Four, a series of announcements were made by the director at the end of Sony’s CinemaCon last night (March 31).These included a first look at the actors who would be playing the iconic band members – with Harris Dickinson, Paul Mescal, Barry Keoghan and Joseph Quinn being cast. Dickinson will play John Lennon, Mescal will play Paul McCartney, Keoghan will play Ringo Starr and Quinn will play George Harrison.It’s also been confirmed that each Beatle will get their own film.

The Beatles films have found their Fab Four – find out more below.At the end of Sony’s CinemaCon presentation on Monday night in the US (April 1 in the UK), director Sam Mendes took the stage to make a pair of blockbuster reveals for his four upcoming Beatles films.After a year of speculation, Mendes has confirmed that the Fab Four will be portrayed by Harris Dickinson, Paul Mescal, Barry Keoghan and Joseph Quinn. Dickinson will play John Lennon, Mescal will play Paul McCartney, Keoghan will play Ringo Starr and Quinn will play George Harrison.The film franchise is being titled The Beatles – A Four-Film Cinematic Event, and in a shocking announcement, Mendes revealed that all four films will arrive in April 2028, though not at the same time.The Beatles – A Four-Film Cinematic Event, directed by Sam Mendes.Harris Dickinson (John Lennon)Paul Mescal (Paul McCartney)Barry Keoghan (Ringo Starr)Joseph Quinn (George Harrison)In theatres April 2028.

Ringo Starr has cut his 2024 autumn US tour short due to illness.The former Beatles drummer was scheduled to perform at TD Pavilion at The Mann in Philadelphia on Tuesday (September 24) and Wednesday (25) at Radio City Music Hall in New York City.“Ringo has come down with a cold and after consulting a doctor he was advised to cancel these two remaining shows and get rest,” a representative for the musician shared online.Ticket holders will be notified of the cancellation via email and will be refunded at their point of purchase.“As always, Ringo and the All Starrs send peace and love to their fans and hope to see them soon,” a post on social media concluded.A post shared by Ringo Starr (@ringostarrmusic)The Beatles star and his band embarked on their latest tour on September 7 in San Diego, performing a total of 10 shows before falling ill.Just under a week ago, the artist shared a post of highlights from the tour to social media, writing: “Just want to thank all the great audiences so far – I love you all. Peace & love from Ringo and the boys.”Back in April, Starr released his new EP with The Strokes‘ guitarist Nick Valensi, ‘Crooked Boy’, which became available on streaming after being originally released on exclusive vinyl for Record Store Day.The four-track EP was co-written with Linda Perry, who Starr previously worked with on the tracks ‘Coming Undone’ and ‘Everyone And Everything’.“I love what Linda did and I think all the songs are all great but one thing I did ask her was to write me a rocker,” the drummer said in a statement.

Beatles biopics has reported come together – find out more below.Per reports via ScreenRant and Vogue, the Fab Four have supposedly been cast for Sam Mendes’ four films. ScreenRant and Vogue attribute their reportings to The InSneider, who claims that Mendes has found his Fab Four.

on Twitter Thursday night, revealing the remaining dates of his North American tour with his All Starr band have been scrapped.“I’m sure you’ll be as surprised as I was I tested positive again for Covid the rest of the tour is off I send you peace and love Ringo,” Starr wrote alongside a selfie.The shows affected by the news include a handful of California gigs starting Oct. 14 in San Jose, Paso Robles and Los Angeles as well as two dates in Mexico City on Oct.

Ringo Starr has cancelled the last five dates of his current North American tour, after contracting COVID-19 for a second time in the span of a fortnight.First testing positive for the virus at the start of October, the Beatle was forced to cancel seven shows between Michigan and British Columbia. He returned to the road on Tuesday (October 11) – flanked by the All-Starr Band – performing in Seattle then and in Portland the following night (October 12).It appears that his comeback was premature, though, as Starr has now confirmed he’s again returned to being COVID-positive.

Sir Ringo Starr has cancelled his tour after testing positive for COVID-19 again - just three days after revealing he had tested negative and was getting back on the road.The Beatles icon, 82, took to Twitter on Thursday to share a selfie, captioned: 'I’m sure you’ll be as surprised as I was I tested positive again for Covid the rest of the tour is off I send you peace and love Ringo.'The announcement comes just three days after the singer revealed he had restarted his tour after testing negative for COVID-19 -  after being forced to cancel gigs when he contracted the virus.The positive test means the hitmaker will pull out of shows in San Jose, California on October 14, Paso Robles on October 15, Los Angeles on October 16, and two dates in Mexico City on October 19 and 20. Shock: Sir Ringo Starr has cancelled his tour after testing positive for COVID-19 again - just three days after revealing he had tested negative and was getting back on the roadThis comes days after the musician took to Instagram wearing his negative test as a badge of honour, while thanking fans for their patience.  He threw one hand up in a peace sign while using the other to open his jacket and expose the home testing kit he was wearing round his neck. Sir Ringo captioned the snap: 'On the road again I will see you in Seattle on Tuesday the 11th Portland Wednesday I am negative peace and love everybody thanks for waiting.

Ringo Starr has cancelled several shows he had planned in Canada for this week, with the Beatle putting his tour on hold to recuperate after contracting COVID-19.After shows in New Buffalo, Michigan and Prior Lake, Minnesota were cancelled over the weekend “due to illness”, an official statement from Starr’s team confirmed the musician had tested positive for COVID. As a result, five shows that were scheduled for this week – in Winnipeg, Saskatoon, Lethbridge, Abbotsford and Penticton – have been axed.“Ringo hopes to resume as soon as possible and is recovering at home,” the statement said.

Sir Ringo Starr and his All-Starr band have cancelled further shows in the US after the former Beatles drummer tested positive for Covid. On Sunday night, the 82-year-old cancelled performances at the Four Winds Casino in New Buffalo, Michigan, and Mystic Lake Casino in Prior Lake, Minnesota, citing illness.

Ringo Starr fans: the former Beatle and his All Starr Band won’t be stopping in at Winnipeg’s Canada Life Centre on Tuesday as planned.True North Sports + Entertainment confirmed Monday that the band’s tour has been put on hold due to Starr, 82, contracting COVID-19. Paul McCartney marks 80th birthday with Springsteen, 60,000 fans The plug has also been pulled on shows in Saskatoon, Lethbridge, Alta., and two B.C.

Ringo Starr has postponed the remainder of his North American summer tour with the All-Starr Band, after two of its members – keyboardist Edgar Winter and guitarist Steve Lukather – tested positive for COVID-19.“We are so sorry to let the fans down,” the former Beatle said in a statement shared to his website on Saturday (June 11), hours before the tour was set to reach the Pennsylvanian city of Easton. “It’s been wonderful to be back out on the road and we have been having such a great time playing for you all.

Sir Paul McCartney thinks The Beatles all had mental health problems. The 78-year-old singer admitted he and his bandmates – Sir Ringo Starr and the late John Lennon and George Harrison – were more likely to mock their issues than have a discussion, but he thinks they came out of their global fame and its associated problems “reasonably well adjusted”.

An unheard track by Sir Paul McCartney and Sir Ringo Starr recorded after the Beatles split is heading for auction.