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Marianne Faithfull’s death is loss of the knowledge of a generation – Nick Cave

The actress and singer, who shot to fame in the 1960s, died on Thursday.

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“We’ll inspire Beatles fans all over the world by bringing this unique instrument back to life”: John Lennon’s Hootenanny 12-string sold for $2.8m last year – now Framus has revived the acoustic with the Lennon estate’s approval

One of the most expensive guitars ever sold at auction gets a long-awaited return six decades after John Lennon used it to record Beatles classics

Guitar World

‘A wonderful friend’: Tributes paid to Marianne Faithfull after death aged 78

Rolling Stones frontman Sir Mick Jagger was joined by bandmates Keith Richards and Ronnie Wood who also shared their thoughts.

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“I gave him my Les Paul to use, which, just by him holding it, increased its value by like a million dollars”: In 1992, Steve Lukather was still getting over meeting his Beatles icon – then there was a knock on the stage door

For one night, the Toto icon wound up onstage with Eddie Van Halen –and his guitar hero

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Beyoncé, Kendrick, Sabrina and more: AP writers predict who will win at the 2025 Grammys

Beyoncé leads the 2025 Grammys nominee pack, but Billie Eilish, Kendrick Lamar and Charli xcx are vying for their moment in the spotlight

The Independent UK

“Adrian and I connected on everything – we even went to the Whisky and paid $5 to see Van Halen play in a one-third full room”: Cult guitar hero Rob Fetters on his friendship with Adrian Belew – and the time they raced home to try tapping after seeing EVH

The Raisins co-founder has returned to making his own music after years of commercial work. He looks back on his fruitful friendship with Zappa sideman Belew – but can’t predict if they’ll reboot their former band

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“He was only paid £6 for his credit on the James Bond theme, but he would dine out reputationally on that riff for the rest of his life”: Vic Flick played sessions for The Beatles, Tom Jones and Dusty Springfield – but the James Bond riff is his legacy

Remembering the veteran gun-for-hire who played the tough, wiry riff from the James Bond Theme

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"I’ve written this tune and I’m going to record it tonight and have it pressed, up and out tomorrow": John Lennon wrote and recorded Instant Karma in one day. Here's how it happened

"It was like all hell breaking loose. Tape machines, tape loops, tape delays, echo chambers, you name it!"

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Elton John warns AI plans would ‘threaten’ artist earnings as he backs McCartney

The use of copyrighted material to help train artificial intelligence models is the subject of a newly launched Government consultation.

Evening Standard

Paul McCartney says change in law over AI could ‘rip off’ artists

Former Beatles member says government should protect creative workers as consultation on copyright continues

The Guardian - UK

Paul McCartney warns AI law change could rip off artists

Beatles star appealed to the government to rethink its plans

The Independent UK

Robbie Williams equals Beatles record with latest number one album

Robbie Williams has secured his 15th number one solo album with the 'Better Man' soundtrack, tying him with The Beatles.

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Robbie Williams equals The Beatles’ record for most UK number one albums

The album, Better Man, is a soundtrack to his biopic of the same name.

Evening Standard

Jacob Collier/Chris Thile/Britten Sinfonia review – Bach to Beatles and mass harmonies as virtuosic pair delight

An enjoyably varied programme took in Piazzolla, Samuel Barber and Queen with Suzie Collier conducting the Britten Sinfonia, but the musical fireworks were all courtesy of her son Jacob and mandolin virtuoso Chris Thile

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Charli XCX versus The Beatles: who will win at The Brits – and who should win

The Brit Award nominations are out and it looks set to be Charli XCX’s year... but should it be? In a year when, well, The Beatles had a single out. Martin Robinson gives his verdict

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"Midas Man" feels like Beatles-lite

While Jacob Fortune-Lloyd delivers a compelling performance, the film glosses over key aspects of Epstein’s story

The Guardian - UK

Charli xcx leads male-dominated Brit awards nominations – with first Beatles nod since 1977

Brat scores the British pop star five nominations, while male acts make up 53% of the overall field and mixed acts 12%

The Independent UK

Brit Awards 2025 winners list: Charli XCX wins Artist and Album of the Year

Ceremony hosted by Jack Whitehall also saw performances from Sabrina Carpenter, Teddy Swims and Jorja Smith, with a special tribute to late pop star Liam Payne

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Ringo Starr has late Beatles bandmate George Harrison to thank for new country album

Sir Ringo Starr and T Bone Burnett's new album 'Look Up' happened because the two musicians met up unexpectedly at the launch party for Olivia Harrison's book 'Came the Lightening - Twenty Poems for George' - which she released to mark the 20th anniversary of her husband George Harrison's death…

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Sir Paul McCartney: Ringo Starr for President!

Sir Paul McCartney thinks Sir Ringo Starr would make a "great" president and has given his backing to a long-running campaign.

The Independent UK

Instruments used on classic Beatles album Sgt Pepper’s go on display

Two of the four French horns played on the album are on show at Liverpool Beatles Museum.

The Guardian - UK

Iconic review – Bardot, Bacon and the Beatles bestride the plastic fantastic age

This compact yet brilliant show looks at how painters responded to the subjugation of real life in the 1960s media age, with its explosion of photos, film and mass reproduction

The Independent UK

Ringo Starr’s son Zak Starkey suffers blood clot in leg

Drummer’s band were forced to cancel their planned gig in London, with footage from their earlier performance at the Cavern Club in Liverpool being played instead

Evening Standard

Mantra Of The Cosmos cancel Soho gig after Zak Starkey suffers blood clot

Noel Gallagher recently joined the band on a new track called Domino Bones (Gets Dangerous).

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Mantra Of The Cosmos gig cancelled as Zak Starkey suffers serious leg condition

Drummer Zak Starkey has been told to rest for two weeks after suffering a blood cot in his leg.

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