The Beatles – A Four-Film Cinematic Event: What We Know So Far About The Huge Sam Mendes Project Filmmaker Sam Mendes is overseeing multiple movies about The Beatles, here's what we know about them so far. Cinemablend · Aug 27
The Beatles’ Day Tripper almost didn’t have its iconic guitar riff – as a recently unearthed recording reveals A newly released demo highlights John Lennon and Paul McCartney's songwriting dynamic on what would become yet another Beatles classic Guitar World · Aug 27
Miley Cyrus remembers ‘angel’ godmother Dolly Parton after death at 80 The queen of country was a deeply significant figure in her life. Evening Standard · Aug 26
Day Tripper without the guitar riff? Listen to a rare recording of Lennon and McCartney working on a Beatles classic – before its most famous musical motif was written Fluffed lyrics and laughter are included, though MusicRadar · Aug 26
‘Unique and irreplaceable’ Dolly Parton remembered after death from cancer The Band of the Coldstream Guards played 9 To 5 on the forecourt of Buckingham Palace in her honour. Evening Standard · Aug 26
“You were the barometer. The north star. Bold and brilliant. Talented and tenacious. You taught so many lessons on how to be uniquely oneself”: Beyoncé, Paul McCartney, Taylor Swift and Jack White join the tributes to the late great Dolly Parton Singer-songwriter and cultural icon died yesterday, aged 80 MusicRadar · Aug 26
"Thank you, Dolly, for a lifetime of giving back and making the world a little brighter." Watch Jack White pay tribute to Dolly Parton onstage in London by covering Jolene Paul McCartney, Mick Jagger, Elton John among other stars saluting the late queen of country Louder · Aug 26
Sir Paul McCartney 'so sad' over death of 'magnificent' Dolly Parton Members of The Beatles and The Rolling Stones have paid tribute to the late Dolly Parton. BANG Premier · Aug 26
Beatles surprise as unheard Day Tripper work tape offers a candid look at John Lennon and Paul McCartney writing together UMG and Apple Corps have released a rare early Day Tripper work tape as part of the Rubber Soul Special Edition. BANG Premier · Aug 26
'Unique and irreplaceable': Dolly Parton tributes from public figures and celebrities Tributes have been paid after the news that Dolly Parton, one of the most legendary artists in country music history, has died at the age of 80. Euronews · Aug 26
World pays tribute to ‘north star’ Dolly Parton after death from cancer Landmarks were lit up in honour of the legendary country singer and songwriter. Evening Standard · Aug 26
How Dolly Parton corralled a Who's Who of rock royalty to record her landmark Rockstar album: "There's more aggression in rock'n'roll – you've got to treat it with respect" Dolly Parton, the late Queen Of Country, on the road to her rock album, transcending Nashville, and what Stairway To Heaven and Free Bird mean to her Louder · Aug 25
Quote of the day by Paul McCartney: “Life is quite mysterious and quite miraculous. Every time I come to...” — Inspiring life lessons on creativity, wonder, intuition, passion, joy, and why trusting the unknown can unlock the magic within by the legendary Beatles songwriter and musician Quote of the Day by Paul McCartney: “Life is quite mysterious and quite miraculous.” In his famous quote, Paul McCartney explores the delicate balance between conscious craftsmanship and mysterious intuition. He describes sitting down at an instrument with a blank mind, only to watch a brand-new song emerge as if… The Economic Times · Aug 25
"I'm really jealous of people like The Stones or Paul McCartney who are going well into their 80s. I wanted to do that. But it looks like I can't": Ex AC/DC drummer Chris Slade reluctantly announces his retirement He suffered small stroke seven years ago, but says that it's "got worse" MusicRadar · Aug 24
Guitar World · Aug 23 “Snake Sabo is the master of the riff. I’ll never forget when he played me 18 and Life for the first time... We had no formula”: Skid Row’s Rachel Bolan on going solo, his ’70s inspirations, and the band’s continuing search for a new singer Bolan looks back on the only gear he could afford when he started, his creative process, and what he learned from Gene Simmons, Paul McCartney, and Yes
Guitar World · Aug 21 Session guitar great Chris Spedding diagnosed with lymphoma A GoFundMe has been set up for Spedding, who has played with Paul McCartney, Brian Eno, the Pretenders, John Cale, and Jack Bruce, among countless others
Louder · Aug 21 Fundraiser set up to support guitar great Chris Spedding as he battles lymphoma Spedding has played with Roxy Music, Bryan Ferry, Elton John, Tom Waits, Paul McCartney and more
Cinemablend · Aug 19 People Are Freaking Out About The Beatles Actors' Paparazzi Photos In The New Movies (But I'm Not) All we need is love.
Evening Standard · Aug 19 Universal Music Group in deal to manage Beatles merchandise ahead of biopics The rock band’s physical and digital merchandise, licensing and e-commerce will be managed by the entertainment giant.
Guitar World · Aug 18 Carlos Alomar’s hazy first encounter with Paul McCartney: “Paul turned his back to me to get something. What emerged was a perfectly rolled ganja joint” The session veteran provided some finishing tracks on Press to Play after a rather indulgent first encounter bonding with the Beatle
Euronews · Aug 17 Watch viral footage of Beatles biopics actors recreating iconic ‘Abbey Road’ album cover Footage of the four-film series, 'The Beatles – A Four-Film Cinematic Event', has gone viral online, with one scene recreating the Fab Four’s iconic 'Abbey Road' album cover. All four films are currently scheduled for a simultaneous release in April 2028.
The Independent UK · Aug 17 Help! Vanessa Feltz says filming for Beatles biopics has left her stuck in her home The biopics’ cast members have been spotted recreating the cover of Abbey Road
The Guardian - UK · Aug 17 Beatles film recreates iconic Abbey Road album cover Social media footage this weekend revealed the cast of Sam Mendes’ four-film band biopic on the zebra crossing near the studio, posing for the famous image
The Guardian - UK · Aug 17 ‘Paul McCartney asked for my autograph!’ Su Pollard on Hi-de-Hi! and her amazing celebrity encounters Even after half a century in the limelight, the actor can still surprise. Who’d have guessed she went clubbing with Freddie Mercury? Or that she watched Blair and Brown strike their fateful deal at Granita?
The Independent UK · Aug 16 Beatles biopic actors spotted recreating iconic Abbey Road album cover Four films, one about each member of the groundbreaking band, are set to be released in April 2028