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Beatles drummer shared his shocking confession during his Tuesday appearance on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!“Kimmel, 57, asked Starr to clear up some rumors about him that exist out in the ether — the first of which is that the rock star has never eaten pizza.“I’ve never had a pizza,” Starr confirmed to stunned silence. “Never had a pizza.”“You hear all those people in the back going, ‘What?'” he added, prompting laughter from the audience.But it was another food confession that left them even more shocked.“Or a curry,” Starr said as people gasped, “Nooooo!”“I’m allergic to several items,” explained the drummer, who has shared before that he is a vegetarian.

Blur‘s Damon Albarn has recalled his time with the late Marianne Faithfull and shared that they used to get “quite lairy”.The death of the iconic singer and actor was confirmed yesterday (January 30) by her representatives who announced that she had “passed away peacefully in London” at the age of 78, “in the company of her loving family.”Mick Jagger shared a personal message to his former partner while Metallica described her as “fearless” and Morrissey said she “brought us all closer”. Sir Paul McCartney also shared a tribute, describing Faithfull as “beautiful and sweet”.

Paul McCartney has paid tribute to the late “beautiful, sweet” Marianne Faithfull who passed away last night (January 30).The death of the iconic singer and actor was confirmed yesterday by her representatives who announced that she had “passed away peacefully in London” at the age of 78, “in the company of her loving family.”Mick Jagger shared a personal message to his former partner while Metallica described her as “fearless” and Morrissey said she “brought us all closer”. A number of other artists and admirers shared tributes to Faithfull, a range of which you can find here.Today (January 31), the former Beatle took to his official Instagram account to share a black and white photo of him alongside Faithfull, writing.

The Rolling Stones have been reported as scrapping their plans to tour across the UK and Europe in 2025.According to various reports from outlets including The Times, the iconic group opted against a return to touring later this year. This reportedly came following a proposed multi-million pound stop at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium being rejected, amid other shows across Europe.The outlets state that the band’s remaining members, Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and Ronnie Wood, were presented with multiple-date options for shows in 2025, but these were soon dismissed due to complications around suitable venues, travel and pre-existing commitments.These reportedly included visits to Paris, Barcelona, Rome and four gigs at the aforementioned Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London.Hopes for a tour came after the rock veterans dropped ‘Hackney Diamonds’ in 2023 – their 24th studio album and first body of new material since 2005’s ‘A Bigger Bang’.

“Midas Man” — the new biopic of Beatles manager Brian Epstein — Jay Leno didn’t aim to put on a “really big show” as the TV legend.“They didn’t want an impression of Ed Sullivan,” the longtime “Tonight Show” host told The Post. “They just wanted someone who was a TV presenter.“So I said, ‘I’m gonna get killed because I don’t do an impression.’ But it was OK. I think people understood that I wasn’t trying to [imitate him].”The film, which is streaming on Olyn, depicts how The Beatles made their US TV debut on “The Ed Sullivan Show” on Feb.

The Beatles have joined up with Crocs to share two pairs of shoes inspired by the Yellow Submarine film.Details of the new collaboration were shared on Instagram today (January 29), showing that two new pairs of Crocs have been developed in celebration of the iconic 1968 film, as well as a variety of Beatles-inspired Jibbitz.The first takes on the design of the literal yellow submarine, with the main colour of the shoe taking on the same exterior design of the film’s namesake. A four-headed periscope extends out over the top as a Jibbitz charm, while propellers are attached to the heel.Four windows are also included as buttons on the side, showing the iconic four members.

The Beatles. It was, despite all his retail intel, the first moment that the Fab Four’s future manager had heard of the band.Curious about the group that had recorded “My Bonnie” in Germany but turned out to be locals, Epstein saw The Beatles for the first time at Liverpool’s Cavern Club — where they played lunchtime concerts — on Nov. 9, 1961.

Jem Aswad Executive Editor, Music No matter how a person might feel about “Saturday Night Live”’s jokes or cast or host choices, there’s absolutely no denying that for the better part of the last half century, it has been the most consistently powerful platform in America for musicians, whether they’re superstars, rising stars or falling stars. Virtually every major artist has performed on it, and for musicians on the rise, it’s a sign that they have almost arrived, that they’ve attained enough popularity or curiosity or — perhaps most important — controversy for the show to take a chance on them.

Paul McCartney is certainly set for life, but in a recent interview with the BBC, the former Beatle stumped for protections for younger artists against A.I. and exploitation by tech giants.

Elton John has backed Paul McCartney over his criticism towards AI in proposed changes to copyright law.The UK government is currently considering altering the copyright law to allow AI developers use of creators’ content on the internet if they are data or text mining to help develop their models.The proposals would give artists or creators a “rights reservation” to opt out, but has been criticised by many who believe it would be impossible for an individual to notify thousands of different AI service providers, or to monitor what has happened to their work across the entire internet.Speaking in an an interview on Sunday With Laura Kuenssberg, earlier today (January 26) the former Beatle spoke out against the proposed changes, saying they could remove the monetary incentive for artists to create work and cause a “loss of creativity”He added: “You get young guys, girls, coming up, and they write a beautiful song, and they don’t own it, and they don’t have anything to do with it. And anyone who wants can just rip it off.”He continued: “We’re the people, you’re the government! You’re supposed to protect us.

the singer-songwriter told the BBC in an interview that is airing tomorrow.The British government is toying with the idea of letting tech firms use copyrighted material to assist in the training of AI models — allowing for copyright infringement if used for AI programs. Artists would be able to opt out, but opponents are saying it’s impossible for them to notify the thousands of AI service providers that exist as well as monitor if their work is being used on the internet without permission.McCartney, 82, who has a net worth of $1.2 billion, firmly believes the artists themselves should be earning the revenue their work gains — not tech companies.“The truth is, the money’s going somewhere.

Paul McCartney has urged that musicians be protected from the effects of proposed changes to AI regulation.

Paul McCartney has criticised proposed changes to copyright law, saying if it goes ahead it will allow AI to rip off artists and result in a “loss of creativity”.The UK government is currently considering altering the copyright law to allow AI developers use of creators’ content on the internet if they are data or text mining to help develop their models.The proposals would give artists or creators a “rights reservation” to opt out, but has been criticised by many who believe it would be impossible for an individual to notify thousands of different AI service providers, or to monitor what has happened to their work across the entire internet.Now, the former Beatle has spoken out against the proposed changes, saying they could remove the monetary incentive for artists to create work and cause a “loss of creativity”.“When we were kids in Liverpool, we found a job that we loved, but it also paid the bills,” he said during an interview on Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg. “You get young guys, girls, coming up, and they write a beautiful song, and they don’t own it, and they don’t have anything to do with it. And anyone who wants can just rip it off.”“The truth is, the money’s going somewhere… Somebody’s getting paid, so why shouldn’t it be the guy who sat down and wrote Yesterday?”He went on to urge the government to reconsider the changes, saying: “We’re the people, you’re the government! You’re supposed to protect us.

Robbie Williams secured his 15th Number One album with the Better Man soundtrack, which has tied him with The Beatles.Williams currently holds the record as the solo artist with the most UK Number One albums. Now, with his 15th Number One record, he is in the same range as The Beatles’ record.The ‘Rock DJ’ has a total of 20 chart-topping UK albums across his solo work as well as his work as part of the 90s pop group Take That.

Grateful Dead at this year’s MusiCares Gala has been revealed – check it out below.Later this month (January 31), Grateful Dead will be celebrated and recognised as MusiCares’ 2025 Persons of the Year. To honour the legendary band, an all-star roster has been amassed to perform in tribute.

The Cure, Jessie Ware, Scissor Sisters and more will be featured on ‘War Child Presents Secret 7”.The charity initiative, which first launched in 2012, takes seven tracks by seven musicians and presses each one to seven inch vinyl 100 times, creating 700 records.The sleeves for each are then designed by 700 creatives, ranging from renowned artists to newcomers. All sleeves will then be available to purchase via auction after the exhibition.

pation. There’s plenty of music promised for 2025 that will set your juices flowing, no matter what your particular tastes may be.

Tatiana Siegel The future is looking brighter again. Jacob Elordi is in early negotiations to star in Ridley Scott‘s post-apocalyptic thriller “The Dog Stars” for 20th Century, replacing Paul Mescal, who ran into scheduling issues. Mescal, who stars in Scott’s “Gladiator” sequel, had been poised to star in the film about a catastrophic flu virus that wipes out nearly all of humanity.

Julian Lennon is just like the rest of us — it’s all a magical mystery to him.The 61-year-old firstborn son of the late John Lennon admits that he’s not privy to any new activity by the Fab Four, who are still making moves — and big money — six decades after they made their debut.“It’s news to me half the time. I’m not part of the inner circle – I never have been,” Lennon told The Guardian.“You have to realize that when Dad left, when I was between 3 and 5 (it was a bit of a process), it was just mum and me, and we had nothing to do with The Beatles or Dad,” explained the singer, whose mother was John’s first wife, Cynthia.

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Julian Lennon has admitted that he is not part of The Beatles‘ “inner circle”.Speaking in a new interview, the elder son of John Lennon said he is often one of the last to hear about any news about his late father’s former band.When asked about the recent resurgence of interest in The Beatles following Peter Jackson‘s Get Back and Martin Scorsese‘s Beatles ’64 documentaries, he told The Guardian: “It’s news to me half the time. I’m not part of the inner circle – I never have been.