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The Beatles will now be able to stay at one of the earliest venues the band played in, as it has been turned into an Airbnb.Located at 8 Haymans Green, West Derby, Liverpool, The Casbah Coffee Club saw the Fab Four perform over 40 times during the start of their career and 13 times by the late John Lennon‘s first band The Quarrymen.The venue first opened in 1956 in the basement of Pete Best’s – the Beatles’ original drummer – family home by his mother Mona. The venue has now become a Grade II building and was developed as a five-apartment Airbnb.

Taylor Swift's backstage demands have taken a surprisingly homely turn, with the global megastar requesting a taste of Britain for her VIP guests during her Eras tour. Keeping it real for her British fans and celeb friends like Sir Paul McCartney and Taylor Lautner who flocked to her Wembley performances, Tay-Tay opted for classic UK snacks such as Walkers crisps, red wine, and even Heinz ketchup to make them feel right at home.

Paul McCartney made a surprise appearance at an intimate show by producer Andrew Watt and Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith. Watch footage of that moment below.On Tuesday night (August 20), Watt and Smith held a gig at the 250-pax venue Stephen Talkhouse at the Hamptons, an affluent seaside area in New York.McCartney took to the stage midway through their set – which saw Watt and Smith accompanied by guitarist G.E.

Snoop Dogg has revealed that Paul McCartney told him to not put out his blunt when the pair met each other.During a new interview with Complex, Snoop – who was speaking to the outlet alongside Dr. Dre – recalled crossing paths with the Beatles icon for the first time at a live concert in Hollywood.“I’ve never met him before but I’m a fuckin’ fan of the Beatles. I know Jimmy [Iovine] knows him, Dre knows him,” Snoop remembered.

Noel Gallagher used to record Oasis’ iconic album ‘Definitely Maybe’ is set to go to auction later this month.The axe was used by the singer, songwriter and guitarist throughout the writing and recording process of the Britpop icons’ 1994 breakthrough debut.It can also be seen in the music video and single cover for their hit song ‘Supersonic’ – the debut single that put them on the map – as well as on ‘Live Forever’ and ‘Shakermaker’.Now, in an upcoming auction hosted by Sotheby’s, Noel’s Cherry Sunburst Les Paul is set to go under the hammer, and is expected to fetch between £60,000 and £80,000.It’ll be held as part of the auction house’s ‘Popular Culture’ range and will be displayed alongside other memorabilia, including a Vox guitar used by Prince and an Abbey Road Steinway Grand Piano, used by Pink Floyd, Paul McCartney, Radiohead, Lady Gaga, Foo Fighters and more.A guitar used by Johnny Marr – and also by Gallagher during the recording of Oasis’ track ‘Cigarettes And Alcohol’ – is also going under the hammer, and expected to reach bids between £20,000 and £30,000.The auction will run between August 29 and September 12, visit here for more information.While Noel has yet to comment directly on the guitar going to auction, he did recently look back at the Oasis debut album during an interview with The Sunday Times Culture magazine, in which he hailed the record as being “definitive” of the band as a whole.“I guess it’s the definitive Oasis album,” he said. “It has the spirit, the arrogance of youth.

Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist Flea has opened up about who he believes is “the greatest rock bass player.”The musician appeared as a guest on Ted Danson and Woody Harrelson’s podcast Where Everybody Knows Your Name, and discussed The Beatles‘ very own Paul McCartney. Flea – real name Michael Peter Balzary – shared that Macca is an incredible musician and opened up about what made him special.“I think Paul’s the greatest rock bass player. He’s just great.

Paul McCartney has announced “captivating” cinema screenings of Wings‘ rare documentary film One Hand Clapping. Find out more below.Announced today (August 8), the project offers fans an opportunity to step back into 1974, when the McCartney-led band were working on the live studio album ‘One Hand Clapping’.The album was recorded back in August of that year, while the band were enjoying their seventh week in a row at the top of the UK album charts with ‘Band On The Run’.

Manic Street Preachers bassist Nicky Wire has announced a new art exhibition, My Little Empire, to be displayed in a Welsh museum.From August 6 until December 13 at Narberth Museum in Pembrokeshire, the exhibition will feature 26 new pieces that showcase Wire’s love of the Polaroid image.My Little Empire, named after a song from the 1998 album ‘This Is My Truth Tell Me Yours’, will include several self-portraits, as well as subjects including Welsh film actor Richard Burton, Marilyn Monroe, Albert Camus and Jean Paul Basquiat.A post shared by Manic Street Preachers (@manics)The show has been curated by Mark Lewis, who has said (via South Wales Argus): “The exhibition came about after I contacted Nicky to say that one of his pictures was being used in the Dylan Thomas exhibition at Narberth Museum. He said he had always liked Narberth and would love to show his work there.

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John Lennon‘s tinted glasses along with a collection of photographs taken of The Beatles at Abbey Road are set to go up for auction.Both the glasses and the collection of photographs taken of the Fab Four at the iconic recording studio in London will be auctioned on Wednesday (July 31) at Farleigh Golf Club in Surrey.According to BBC, Lennon’s glasses – a pair of round specs with blue-tinted lenses – were gifted to a man who was visiting Abbey Road Studios by the late musician himself back in 1968.Speaking about the specs, a Catherine Southon Auctioneers & Valuers spokesperson said that they were handed to the man by Lennon after the man saw them placed on top of a piano.“The young man saw the spectacles lying on the piano and went to pick them up but was told by his then girlfriend to leave them, to which Lennon replied, ‘It’s OK, he can have them’,” they said. They are expected to reach roughly £3,000 at the auction.A collection of 33 black and white photos taken at Abbey Road will also be auctioned along with the copyright for an estimated £200 to £300.

Spinal Tap II film to be released.The beloved 1984 mockumentary This Is Spinal Tap is considered one of the greatest comedy films of all time, with Christopher Guest, Michael McKean and Harry Shearer portraying the hapless heavy metal trio.All three actors are set to return in the much-anticipated sequel, alongside director Reiner (When Harry Met Sally, Stand By Me, The Princess Bride), who will also revive his own role as the fictional director Marty DiBergi within the film.The sequel was first revealed in 2022. Now, in a new interview with Deadline, Reiner has given an update on the progress and shared when fans can expect to see the film.“It’s going good,” he began.

Spinal Tap II to be released in the “spring or summer” of 2025.The beloved 1984 mockumentary This Is Spinal Tap is considered one of the greatest comedy films of all time, with Christopher Guest, Michael McKean and Harry Shearer portraying the hapless heavy metal trio.All three actors are set to return in the much-anticipated sequel, alongside director Reiner (When Harry Met Sally, Stand By Me, The Princess Bride), who will also revive his own role as the fictional director Marty DiBergi within the film.The sequel was first announced in 2022, and in a new interview with Deadline, Reiner has given a significant update on the film’s progress.“It’s going good,” he said.

Bruce Springsteen has officially reached billionaire status, with his net worth accelerating in the past few years.According to a recent estimate by Forbes, The Boss is apparently worth $1.1 billion, following a six-decade career that’s seen him release 21 studio albums, seven live albums, and five EPs, selling over 140 million albums globally.In 2021, Springsteen sold his masters and publishing rights to Sony Music in a combined deal worth around $500million (£377m). According to Billboard, the sale gave the company ownership of the musician’s entire back catalogue, which at the time consisted of 20 studio albums, 300 songs, 7 EPs, 23 live records and more.Alongside the sale of his masters, Springsteen continues to generate income through new projects.

F1 stars Charles Leclerc and Pierre Gasly were among the host of VIPs spotted at Taylor Swifts most recent Eras Tour show.The drivers joined delighted fans on Saturday night in Milan and we even seen swapping friendship bracelets with the Swifties around them. Leclerc attended the show with girlfriend Alexandra Saint Mleux and Gasly was accompanied by his partner Kika Cerqueira Gomes.The star studded double date was in good company in the VIP tent as actress Kiernan Shipka also headed along to the show. Swift's Eras Tour is known to be quite the spot for celeb sightings.

Black Sabbath bassist Geezer Butler has opened up about the influence of The Beatles on his career.During a recent interview with Michigan rock radio station WRKR (transcribed via Blabbermouth), Butler explained that, similarly to Ozzy Osbourne, the Beatles were a pivotal band for him.“They were a massive influence, because there was nobody else like them at the time,” he said. “And up until then, it was, like, my brothers were into like Elvis [Presley] and Eddie Cochran and Buddy Holly, that kind of thing.

Paul McCartney has announced new tour dates in Brazil, set to take place later this year – see the full list of Macca’s South American tour dates below.McCartney ended his 2023 string of ‘Got Back’ shows in Brazil, and has now revealed that he’s returning for more shows this October. McCartney said via an Instagram post announcing the new Brazilian dates: “Finishing 2023 in Brazil was an incredible experience.

The Beatles, arguably one of the most renowned bands in history, originated in Liverpool in 1960. Their music continues to be cherished by both young and old.

Paul McCartney refuses to “Let It Be.”In June, the 82-year-old former Beatle announced he’s adding another leg to his ongoing ‘Got Back Tour’ that started in the U.S. back in spring 2022.This time around, the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer will perform at huge venues in South America and Europe.Given his advanced age, it should be a no-brainer that these concerts are an absolute must for any Beatles fan who has seeing Macca live on their bucket list.Surprisingly, you won’t have to “give all your money” in order to catch Sir Paul live this year.At the time of publication, our team found some tickets going for as low as $87 USD before fees on Vivid Seats for a show in Sao Paulo, Brazil.Other shows with seats available online can be found for just $89 before fees.Want to plan a trip to “Get Back” with Paul?We’ve got everything you need to know and more about the upcoming international leg of Paul McCartney’s ‘Got Back Tour’ below.All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation.A complete calendar including all upcoming tour dates, venues and links to the cheapest tickets available can be found here:(Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time. All prices are in US dollars, subject to fluctuation and, if it isn’t noted, will include additional fees at checkout.)Vivid Seats is a verified secondary market ticketing platform, and prices may be higher or lower than face value, depending on demand.

Beck was joined by an orchestra to perform his 2002 track ‘Paper Tiger’ on Jimmy Kimmel last night. Check it out below.In this cinematic version, the track — which comes from his 2002 album ‘Sea Change’ — takes on a new, melodramatic atmosphere.

Emily Eavis has defended Glastonbury’s line-up this year after criticism for a perceived lack of rock acts on the main stages.For 2024, dance-pop titan Dua Lipa, pop-rock staples Coldplay and US R&B star SZA are set to headline, with country-pop icon Shania Twain taking the legends slot. Among the other artists playing the main stages include Little Simz, Burna Boy, Disclosure, Jungle and The Streets.Some fans have complained about the lack of rock, but co-organiser Eavis – the daughter of Glasto founder Michael – has said that the main line-up simply reflects what’s going on in the music industry.“I think the line-up reflects what’s happening in the music world at the moment – there aren’t a lot of new rock acts to choose from if I’m honest,” she told PA.

Jimmy Kimmel has officially lived every Swiftie’s dream.