The Beatles: Last News

Sean Lennon has hit out at Snow White star Rachel Zegler, calling her a “spoiled, ungrateful and disconnected brat”.Lennon, the son of Yoko Ono and late Beatles icon John Lennon, recently took to X/Twitter to say he “agree[d] the vilification” of Zegler had gone “too far”.However, the musician added: “But she also acts like a spoiled, ungrateful and disconnected brat. So it’s no surprise.” The post has since been deleted.This came after Zegler’s political opinions put her at odds with Disney, which reportedly hired a “social media guru” to vet her posts during the press tour for the new live-action remake of Snow White.Following last year’s Presidential election, the actor wrote “Fuck Donald Trump” and “May Trump supporters … and Trump himself never know peace” online.

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 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.

Yes covering The Beatles‘ ‘Eleanor Rigby’ has surfaced online – you can listen to it below.The audio is said to have been recorded by the progressive rock band and producer John Anthony at London’s Polydor Studios in February 1969.It sees Yes raise the tempo of the stripped-back ballad – the original of which appears on the Fab Four’s seventh album, ‘Revolver’ (1966) – while giving it a strong rhythm section and intense overall feel. The cover also boasts a psychedelic intro courtesy of guitarist Peter Banks and keyboardist Tony Kaye.YouTuber Ian Hartley, who uploaded Yes’ version on March 25, wrote: “This particular recording has never been publicly released before.

Beatles memorabilia — the Fab Four’s audition tape —was discovered at a small record store in Vancouver.The precious find was made by Rob Frith, owner of Neptoon Records, who at first thought the reel-to-reel tape labeled “Beatles 60s Demos” was just a bootleg. In fact, he didn’t even bother to play it until years after acquiring it.Unbeknownst to him, it was a direct copy of the band’s original 1962 audition tape for Decca Records — a shocking realization that he just had after finally playing it.“I just figured it was a tape off a bootleg record,” Frith wrote on Instagram.

Beatles audition tape recorded in 1962 has been discovered in a Vancouver record store – find out more below.Last week, Rob Frith, owner of Vancouver’s Neptoon Records threw on an old tape lying around the store labelled ‘Beatles 60s Demos’, thinking it was just a bootleg. After listening to the tape, and posting a snippet of it onto social media, he discovered that the tape in his possession was a rare, direct copy of an early audition tape by the Beatles.He wrote on his initial post on social media: “I picked up this tape years ago that said Beatles Demos on it.

turned 30. The two have maintained a close relationship since.)Sheff notes that Lennon officially broke up the Beatles on September 20, 1969.

John Lennon‘s family.Set to kick off on May 22 in Camden, ‘Live Odyssey’ has been previously described as “a celebration of the rich tapestry of British music, offering a unique experience for music lovers of all ages” through “a groundbreaking tribute to the sounds that shaped Britain”.The attraction – which combines a show, an exhibition museum and live experience together – will take attendees through six decades of music via a two-and-a-half-hour adventure that captures the evolution of British music, from the early anthems of the ’60s and ’70s to the Britpop explosion of the ’90s and today’s cutting-edge hits.Lennon’s sister Julia Baird will be unveiling a multi-sensory immersive exhibit dedicated to the late Beatle on its opening which “details the early years that shaped Lennon through to a life of stratospheric fame with The Beatles.”“This is the brutally honest story of The Beatles legend by his sister Julia, who reveals the unorthodox childhood they shared, memories of their mother, renewed family bonds, and the many sides of John Lennon,” a press release added.“Julia is set to reveal the battle between two strong, self-willed women – John’s mother and his Aunt Mimi – to win custody of John. Julia is candid about the sadness as well as the joy of their broken family life.

BBC Radio 1 DJ and presenter Andy Peebles has died, aged 76.Peebles, who was one of the last people to interview John Lennon before the late Beatle‘s murder in 1980, hosted a number of shows on Top Of The Pops in the 1970s and 80s.He was also one of the presenters to appear at Wembley Stadium for the legendary Live Aid concert in 1985, introducing artists including David Bowie and Spandau Ballet.Former Radio 1 presenter Mike Read was one of the first to pay tribute to the late DJ and presenter.He wrote: “Devastated to hear the news about our chum Andy Peebles. We joined Radio One together. Knew his music & cricket inside out.

Ringo Starr’s kids have let it be.Most likely because their famous dad, who gained notoriety in the 1960s as the drummer of The Beatles, is as busy as ever at the age of 84.“Sometimes when I finish a tour, I’m like, ‘That’s the end for me.’ And all my children say, ‘Oh, Dad, you’ve told us that for the last 10 years.’ And they get fed up with me,” Starr told People magazine on Wednesday.“I do feel, ‘Oh, that’s got to be enough,’ and then I get a phone call: ‘We’ve got a few gigs if you’re interested.’ Okay, we’re off again!”The drummer has sons Zak, 59, and Jason, 57, and daughter Lee, 54, with his late ex-wife, Maureen Cox.These days, Starr is gearing up to embark on a 10-date tour with his All Starr Band in June. In September, his namesake band will play six shows during a Las Vegas residency at the Venetian Theatre.Starr founded the group in 1989, and these days, the musical lineup includes Steve Lukather, Warren Ham, Colin Hay, Gregg Bissonette, Hamish Stuart and Buck Johnson.“In those days, I had a phone book, so I found guys who were musicians and I’d call them,” he recalled of the group’s early days together.

John Lennon and Yoko Ono’s love story — and love affair with New York — gets a close-up in the first trailer for “One to One: John & Yoko.”The upcoming documentary from Oscar-winning director Kevin Macdonald captures the couple in their post-Beatles early days in NYC in the early ‘70s, following them as they move into an apartment in Greenwich Village.The clip begins with Lennon calling for a man named Howard, and the woman who answers the phone begins to spell out his name before recognizing who it is.“You’re a member of The Beatles?” she says. “That’s right, yeah,” he replies.A cereal-eating Lennon then says, “Good morning, folks.

Lady Gaga has revealed that the late John Lennon would be her dream collaborator.To celebrate the release of her new album ‘Mayhem’, the pop icon hosted her own fan-led ‘Mayhem’ press conference. One of the questions asked by a fan was about her dream collaborator, dead or alive.“I think it would have been John Lennon.

David Bowie, Oasis, Arctic Monkeys are set to be included in London’s brand new ‘Live Odyssey’ immersive experience.Set to kick off in May 2025 in Camden, ‘Live Odyssey’ has been previously described as “a celebration of the rich tapestry of British music, offering a unique experience for music lovers of all ages” through “a groundbreaking tribute to the sounds that shaped Britain”.The immersive and interactive experience will serve as a groundbreaking tribute to the sounds that shaped Britain.The attraction – which combines a show, an exhibition museum and live experience together – will take attendees through six decades of music via a two-and-a-half-hour adventure that captures the evolution of British music, from the early anthems of the ’60s and ’70s to the Britpop explosion of the ’90s and today’s cutting-edge hits.Fans will move through six different rooms, each immersing guests in a different musical era and recreating the sights, sounds, and cultural moments that define each decade. There is freedom of movement between the live rooms and adjoining bars in most so people can party all the way through the experience.Included in the list of acts set to appear as holograms are the previously revealed Libertines, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, The Who, Led Zeppelin, Queen, Sex Pistols, Kate Bush, The Smiths, Duran Duran, Eurythmics, Blur, Radiohead, Spice Girls, Coldplay, Amy Winehouse, Adele, Harry Styles, Ed Sheeran, Dua Lipa and Stormzy.‘Live Odyssey’ also features previously unseen live footage and authentic photography from the UK’s vibrant music scene.

Despicable Me may have launched the Minions upon the world, but Illumination achieved its biggest hit with the franchise’s first spin-off.Directed by Kyla Balda and Pierre Coffin, who also voices the titular characters, Minions charts the origins of the clumsy creatures and their pursuit of a new master in 1968.Along with Coffin, the film’s voice cast includes Sandra Bullock, Jon Hamm, Michael Keaton, Allison Janney, Steve Coogan, Jennifer Saunders and Geoffrey Rush.Ten years later, Minions is still the eighth highest-grossing animated film of all time, taking $1.15billion at the box office. It is the highest-grossing film in the Despicable Me franchise, and Illumination’s second most successful film behind The Super Mario Bros. Movie.The film’s score is by Heitor Pereira, who has provided the soundtrack to every Despicable Me film.

The Beatles to their Apple Records label and became known for their guitar-driven power pop sound. Molland joined the group in 1970, months after they released their second album ‘Magic Christian Music’.Molland’s first record with the group was 1970’s ‘No Dice’, produced by Beatles road manager Mal Evans.

George Harrison in 1962 has been sold.The crust of the bread left over by the late Beatles legend was saved by a fan named Sue Houghton, who was 15-years-old at the time. According to the Daily Express, she preserved the bread on a scrapbook page alongside the caption: “Piece of George’s breakfast 2-8-63.”The date noted indicates that the bread was from around the time that the Fab Four made their return to Liverpool after seven weeks of touring.As reported by the New York Post, the fan had taken the remains from Harrison’s plate after befriending his family and making a visit to their home.

Paul McCartney has announced details of a new book titled Wings: The Story Of A Band On The Run. Check out the details below.Set to arrive on November 4, the new book comes as an oral history of the iconic band, which was formed by Paul, his wife Linda, and Denny Laine back in 1971, following the huge global success of The Beatles.Described as “a rousing, stereophonic celebration of the songs, collaborations and performances that would shape the soundtrack of the late 20th century”, the book is drawn from over half a million words and countless hours of interviews from McCartney and other key players in the band’s orbit.A post shared by Paul McCartney (@paulmccartney)It explores the impact of the band across their albums and follows various incarnations of the line-up through their career. Anecdotes include the time they were mugged in Nigeria, their surprise appearances at university halls in the UK, and how they came to write hits including ‘Let ‘Em In’, ‘Live And Let Die’, ‘Band On The Run’ and more.Over 100 photographs are featured in Wings: The Story Of A Band On The Run – many of which have never been seen before.

Paul McCartney’s performance on the 50th anniversary episode of Saturday Night Live contained a nod to the iconic Chris Farley sketch.The rock legend closed out the 50th-anniversary episode of the US sketch show with a medley performance featuring songs from ‘Abbey Road’.

Saturday Night Live alumni Ana Gasteyer and Will Ferrell returned to the programme for its 50th anniversary concert, performing a comedy version of Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Not Like Us’.SNL50: The Homecoming Concert, held in front of a packed Radio City Music Hall on Friday (February 14), saw a host of stars both in the audience and on stage to celebrate the American sketch show. Among them were Ferrell and Gasteyer, who reprised their characters from the show – music teachers Marty and Bobbi Culp.“It’s actually Valentine’s Day.

“Saturday Night Live” has kept us rocking as well as roaring.And the musical legacy of the sketch-comedy juggernaut will be celebrated Friday night with “SNL50: The Homecoming Concert,” which will be streaming live from New York’s Radio City Music Hall on Peacock.An all-star lineup of performers includes Lady Gaga, Cher, Ms. Lauryn Hill, Dave Grohl, Miley Cyrus, Jack White, Eddie Vedder, Chris Martin, Bad Bunny, Post Malone, Jelly Roll, David Byrne and Arcade Fire.Before the historic concert begins at 8 p.m.

John Lennon documentary Borrowed Time has been released – watch it exclusively on NME.Borrow Time: Lennon’s Last Decade is an ambitious new documentary that uses archive footage, never-before-seen interviews and eyewitness accounts to explore the break-up of The Beatles and what Lennon did next.“Follow the legend as he evolves beyond The Beatles, creating revolutionary music and standing at the forefront of anti-war protests that would make him one of the most influential pop culture icons of all time,” reads the official synopsis.It was directed by Alan G. Parker (Hello Quo, It Was Fifty Years Ago Today… Sgt Pepper And Beyond) and features classic interviews with Lennon, Yoko Ono and Paul McCartney.