The Beatles: Latest News

Julian Lennon has revealed that he underwent emergency surgery after being diagnosed with skin cancer.The elder son of Beatles legend John Lennon took to his official Instagram account to alert fans that they should always get checked for skin cancer after he was diagnosed with Melanoma for a second time recently.Julian went on to explain that prior to flying to New York from Los Angeles for work – which included a series of appearances on Good Morning America, Sirius XM, iHeart Radio and his book signing and Q&A event at Fotografiska for his book Life’s Fragile Moments – he went to his routine dermatology appointment with “Dermatologist @drtessmauricio – Dr Tess, was the one who caught & operated on My Mole/Skin Cancer, a few years ago, and literally saved My Life”.He revealed that following his appearance on Good Morning America, he received an urgent call from his dermatologist who informed him that he “had 2 locations on My Skin, Shoulder & Forearm, one of which was Melanoma, that should be operated on ASAP!“So instead of going home to put my Christmas tree up and happily finish the year off, relaxing at home, I flew directly back to Los Angeles, after all my work in New York was done, and went directly from LAX airport, to surgery, with a surgeon recommended by Dr Tess, @timneavin – who spent several hours cleaning up and operating on me, with large margins, in the hope that we have, at the end of the day – clear margins, which would mean being free from cancer.”A post shared by Julian Lennon (@julespicturepalace)He continued: “The operation was a success, but we have yet to have the results of the biopsy, which we may not receive before Christmas.

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.

Paul McCartney and science fiction author Isaac Asimov have been unearthed by the writers of forthcoming biography The McCartney Legacy: Volume 2: 1974 – 80.The book, due for release tomorrow (December 10) via HarperCollins, covers the years of McCartney post-Beatles, specifically with his band Wings, in the second of five planned volumes.Its writers Allan Kozinn and Adrian Sinclair shared with The Guardian yesterday (December 8) that they discovered the documents while researching for the book in the US.With a working title of Five And Five And One, the documents feature a loose plot outline with dialogue fragments and plot directions that were seemingly intended to incorporate then-new songs by McCartney.Five And Five And One would have seen the invasion of shapeshifting aliens, who would then transform themselves into members of Wings, eventually meeting their real counterparts face-to-face.“A ‘flying saucer’ lands. Out of it get five creatures.

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.

John Lennon – saying that he doesn’t see it as “my proudest moment”.An icon of the Belfast punk scene, Terri Hooley reminisced about some of the biggest moments of his life in a new interview with The Guardian, including his tumultuous encounter with The Beatles legend.In the discussion – done to help promote new biography Terri Hooley: Seventy-Five Revolutions by Stuart Bailie – the music industry veteran recalled how the encounter took place around 1970.Introduced to Lennon in London by friends of Oz Magazine, the musician mistook Hooley as a supporter of the IRA in his pre-pacifist days and offered to supply him with weapons. The mistake led to Hooley throwing a punch at the former Beatle – a move he now says he isn’t proud of.“He was stoned so it wasn’t my proudest moment,” he told the outlet, adding: “When I met Cynthia [Lennon’s first wife] and told her, she said, ‘You should have hit him harder!’”The response to the misunderstanding came from Hooley’s upbringing in Belfast’s troubled times and strong political outlook; which also led to him confronting Bob Dylan about his refusal to stop paying taxes to protest the Vietnam war.Hooley’s importance in the industry comes from his role in putting Belfast on the map for music – launching various counterculture magazines and pirate radio stations during times of conflict.

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.

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.

pic.twitter.com/lmniGLE9dZA post shared by Ringo Starr (@ringostarrmusic)The devastating news comes just weeks after Ringo's verified Instagram account announced on Oct. 3 that Ringo contracted COVID and, as a result, the tour would be on hold «while he recuperates.» At that point, seven tour dates were affected in Michigan, Minnesota and throughout Canada.Also earlier this month, Ringo announced he and his band recorded a live album at the Greek Theatre.

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.

John Lennon’s assassination, Jackson is giving fans a “sneaky preview,” as he called it, to the film “The Beatles: Get Back.” The unearthed footage was salvaged from Michael Lindsay-Hogg’s long lost “Let It Be,” a 1970 television documentary charting the squabbles and tension in the lead-up to the band’s final album and concert, to lukewarm reception.

Sir Paul McCartney, 78, was a part of prominent British rock band The Beatles alongside John Lennon, George Harrison and Ringo Starr.The legendary musician has spoken candidly about the pandemic as the singer revealed he would be taking the Covid vaccine.His comments come as the Yesterday hitmaker suggested the anti-vaccine movement was putting people off taking the jab.The Beatles legend suggested the internet has "taken hold" by pushing the message.The singer explained that he will be taking the Covid vaccine because it's "serious"."I will [take the vaccine] and I would like to encourage people to get it too," Paul explained."There used to be anti-vaccine people, that was OK, that was their choice."But with the internet now these things

Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr are coming together to help fight against the coronavirus pandemic — with a newly unearthed demo co-written by the two Beatles.

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

Mick Jagger is amused whenever Paul McCartney insists The Beatles were better than the Rolling Stones, because he is adamant there is no comparison.

Mick Jagger is amused whenever Paul McCartney insists The Beatles were better than the Rolling Stones because he is adamant there is no comparison.

Mick Jagger has called out fellow overlord of music, Paul McCartney, for claiming The Beatles were ‘better’ than The Rolling Stones.

Paul McCartney remembered his late mum Mary as he thanked healthcare workers on the front lines amid the global Covid-19 crisis.

Sir Paul McCartney reflected on his early memories of rock and roll in a message to share what would have been Record Store Day.

The Beatles star and animal rights activist, Sir Paul McCartney, 77, has blamed Chinese wet markets for the outbreak of the coronavirus and is calling for them to be banned.

NEW YORK — Artist Paul McCartney’s handwritten lyrics to The Beatles’ hit song “Hey Jude” sold for US$910,000 on Friday, nine times its original estimate, auction house Julien’s Auctions said.

With our new weekly series, we’ll be revisiting some of our favorite music movies—from artist docs and concert films to biopics and fictional music flicks—that are available to stream or rent. Our first installment is on Tom Hanks’ 1996 comedy, That Thing You Do! (warning: spoilers ahead). The movie’s Oscar-nominated theme song ranks among Hollywood’s best fake hits; its songwriter, Adam Schlesinger, died this week at 52 from coronavirus complications.

Remember Abbey Road, the Beatles penultimate, 1969 album? Well, the iconic crosswalk, or “zebra crossing,” featured on the artwork of the record has just been repainted.

A London municipal crew was able to repaint the crosswalk in front of Abbey Road Studios, where the Beatles shot the cover to their 1969 album. The area’s usual heavy foot traffic—which you can watch live on a webcam—has been drastically reduced by the city’s social-distancing measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19, which made the update possible according to NBC reports. Check it out below.