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Single "I Want To Hold Your Hand" (1963)
Kris Allen to Cover The Beatles' Song on Top 10 'American Idol' Tour
July 02, 2009 03:07:35Kris Allen reveals that one of the five songs he will perform on Top Ten "American Idol" Summer Tour is The Beatles' 1968 track called "Hey Jude". He tells E! Online, "I'm doing some songs from the show. I can say one: 'Hey Jude' by The Beatles. It's gonna be huge. I do five songs."
The winner of Idol season eight furthermore explains that he will "go last" at the upcoming live concerts. He adds, "I have nothing to do until later, but I'm so weird I'll probably be watching from the wings anyway."
Jonas Brothers Refuse Being Compared to The Beatles
September 22, 2008 02:09:36When asked how it feels to be compared to legendary The Beatles, hot teen band Jonas Brothers say that they are honored but refuse to compare themselves to the legend. "It is an honor but we definitely do not compare ourselves to the Beatles. They are our idols," they wrote on their MySpace page.
Elaborating their statement, the trio continue explaining that John Lennon and friends truly become their inspiration. "We look to them as a source of inspiration but we don't think anyone will have the impact that the Beatles have had on music," they added.
The Beatles' Songs to Be Released for Video Games
June 24, 2008 03:06:06Before being released for digital format via iTunes, The Beatles' rare music catalog reportedly will set to be spawned for video games first. According to the latest reports the legendary band's representatives are currently in talks with the creators of "Rock Band" and "Guitar Hero" for the rights to use the English band's songs on those games.
For "Guitar Hero", which is being produced by Activision, if the deal goes through it's very likely that they are releasing an exclusive Beatles edition for the game as they have already done it with Aerosmith, in "Guitar Hero: Aerosmith". Meanwhile, for "Rock Band" which is being created by MTV Games, offers a different approach for gamers as it allows players to download a full album of the musicians on their game list.
The Beatles' Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr to Reunite?
May 05, 2008 04:05:06Fans of legendary band The Beatles are feeling the roller coaster ride by recent rumors saying a possible reunion between the band's remaining members, Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr. The two members reportedly could be reunited to perform at the Sound City music festival in Liverpool.
On the festival which will be held from May 27-30, Paul who has already been confirmed as one of the performers is rumored to will take Ringo to perform with him together. The speculation comes from Beatles fans themselves, after receiving the news that the band's bassist preposition to stage the event under his production company was approved by the Liverpool City Council.
Nude Pics of Gisele Bundchen and Kate Moss to Be Auctioned at Christie's
March 11, 2008 09:03:28Photographs of the world's most beautiful women are to be auctioned at New York's Christie's with an estimated price tag of 6.5 million dollars. The collection includes nude portraits of supermodels Gisele Bundchen, Kate Moss and an image of Brigitte Bardot.
The images, captured by such renowned photographers as Helmut Newton, Richard Avedon and Irving Penn, come from the collection of German-born Gert Elfering, who's one of the foremost collectors of 20th century photography. The sale, which has been scheduled to take place on April 10, will feature 135 rare original prints.
Michael Jackson's "Thiller" Inducted to Grammy Hall of Fame
December 21, 2007 10:12:45Michael Jackson's best selling album, "Thriller", has been announced to be one of the newest addition to the Grammy Hall of Fame by the Recording Academy on Wednesday, December 19. It was listed among the 70 recordings that will be added to the Hall of Fame, including Lynyrd Skynyrd's rock classic "Free Bird!", The Beatles' "Help!", and Willie Nelson's country hit "Always On My Mind".
"Thiller", which was released on December 1, 1982, is Jackson's sixth studio album and his most popular album. In fact, it was the record that made the King of Pop well-known. Guinness World of Records believed that it was the best selling album of all time as it said to be sold over 104 million units and is one of three albums that remained in the top 10 of Billboard 200 for one full year.
Ringo Starr Goes Digital for Solo Catalogue
June 18, 2007 04:06:14
If Paul McCartney has had his sparkle this year, his ex-band mate in The Beatles Ringo Starr would also like his. The 66 years old singer sealed a deal with Capitol/EMI to release his catalogue online.
His classics from albums "Beacoups of Blues" (1970) and "Ringo" (1973) will be made available for downloading starting from August 28. Also available online is "Photograph: The Very Best of Ringo Starr", a compilation containing his best hits like "It Don't Come Easy" and "Sentimental Journey". The album will also be released in a CD format and CD/DVD package featuring a film and video clips bonuses.
Pete Doherty Reunites with Barat for The Beatles
June 18, 2007 11:06:16
The latest artists added to The Beatles' cover album are none other than The Libertines ex-band mates, Pete Doherty and Carl Barat. The two will perform a duet for the song "A Day in the Life".
On taking the project Doherty said, "I heard about it and thought this would be a great thing to do with Carl, so I called him - you know, let bygones, auld lang syne and everything. He thought it was a great idea, so here we are. Sgt Pepper is one of my favorite albums. Some things strike you down dead when you first hear them and this album is one of those things. It just sucked me in and I decided I wanted to be in The Beatles."
Ozzy Osbourne Came Mid Oasis-The Beatles
June 18, 2007 09:06:18
The saga between Oasis and The Beatles continues as the former was accused as a copycat of the latter. And then in defense of Oasis came Ozzy Osbourne who said that English rockers' music is quite original.
The ex-Black Sabbath vocalist told London's Time Out magazine, "Everybody says they rip them off, but I don't think so. It's dead easy to start a forest fire in this game. You say, 'Ozzy's got a false nose.' All of a sudden, everyone looks the same. Same thing with Oasis. Everyone just kept saying it and it stuck."
The Beatles Online Catalogue Won't be a 'Needle-Mover'
May 14, 2007 10:05:25
Paul McCartney's anticipated announcement regarding The Beatles online catalogue may receive a milder enthusiasm from Apple Inc. Though with the tremendous popularity of the legendary band, analysts think that the catalogue availability won't be a "needle mover".
While currently no digital music company has settled a deal to sell Beatles songs online, Apple Inc's iTunes is the most likely to be the biggest player in the game. Analysts however said that at 99 cents a song, the company wouldn't receive a big profit like it seems to be. Analyst Matthew Kather said, "Having the Beatles on iTunes is fabulous, but it's a non-event."
London, Here Comes Prince for 21 Shows
May 09, 2007 10:05:13
Based on "I love London. I've had some of my favorite shows here," music prodigy Prince will have his stay in the city for 21 shows this summer. Claiming this would be his only European visit this year, the series of concerts is more than attempting for surprising performance and cheap fare waits at the end.
Stepping in London's O2 Arena on August 1, the venue will be his first stop and the witness for other 6 dates. Dubbed "21 Nights in London", the tour will not see one routine after another. "We play so many different styles of music, it's really hard to get a full dose of what we do unless you come to several shows," Prince said in a press release on May 8. Fans can expect assorted show each day and a range over 150 different songs.
The Beatles' Album to Be Covered by Oasis, The Killers, etc
April 07, 2007 10:04:35
Forty years after the release of The Beatles' album "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band", a number of artists revive the classics in their version. Oasis, The Killers and Kaiser Chiefs are among some covering the 1967 album.
It is reported that the new version will still use the same equipment that were used back then. Leslie Douglas of Radio 2 said, "This will be not only a unique radio event, but a very special musical moment. The range and quality of artists involved ensure that this will be a fitting tribute to one of the great albums of all time."
Paul McCartney to Stay Under Starbuck Records' Wing
March 15, 2007 10:03:58
A case of label dumping for a new one has occurred among Paul McCartney, Starbucks Record and Capitol Records. McCartney who has stayed under Capitol Records' wing for 43 years left the recording house for brand new Starbucks Record.
As a former member of The Beatles, McCartney has recorded songs with his band for Capitol since 1964. Though he stopped recording for the label momentarily in early '80s, he eventually returned to Capitol. It is reported that the Capitol party is overwhelmed by this incident yet is quite prepared. "They knew it was coming. They did nothing for the Chaos album, and they were reminded that McCartney's entire contract was ending," a source told.
Patti Smith Speaks Up on "Twelve"
February 07, 2007 03:02:17
Patti Smith is going to have her next album, "Twelve", released via Columbia Records on April 17th later this year.
The set, as said by Smith, will carry in it her renditions of Stevie Wonder's "Pastime Paradise," Neil Young's "Helpless" and Tears for Fears' "Everybody Wants To Rule the World."
The Billboard 200 Album Chart in the United States in the Week Ended January 14th
January 18, 2007 11:01:32
The girls rule the week as not only the movie, "Dreamgirls" won triple at the Golden Globes, but also the soundtrack to the hit movie topped the Billboard 200 album chart in the United States in the week ended January 14th. This is the second week in a row that the LP tops the album charts, taking in another 66,000 copies.
On the 2nd spot is Akon's "Konvicted" which remains on that position for a third week with 55,000. Next is Justin Timberlake's "FutureSex/LoveSounds" at the 3rd spot with 51,000 copies, ahead of DAUGHTRY's eponymous album at No. 4 with 50,000 copies. Bow at No. 5 on the chart is the soundtrack to the Disney Channel movie "Jump In!", which taking in 49,000 units.
The Billboard 200's 10 Best Bows for January 7th Period
January 11, 2007 03:01:50
The Billboard 200 sees the winning of the girls as the Sony soundtrack to the film "Dreamgirls" jumps from No. 3 to No. 1 this week to top the album charts on sales of 66,000 copies in the week ended Sunday January 7th. Though becoming a champ, that total is the lowest sales total for a No. 1 album since Nielsen SoundScan began tracking data in 1991. What a pity.
Hold the No. 2 spot is Akon's "Konvicted" for a second week, taking in another 64,000 units. Following at No. 3 is DAUGHTRY's eponymous album, which bounces from No. 11 with another 56,000 units. Justin Timberlake's "FutureSex/LoveSounds" jumps from No. 8 to No. 4, sold 52,000 units. Scoring the 5th spot is the 23rd volume of "NOW! That's What I Call Music" with 48,000 units more.
The Beatles Lyrics to Go Under the Hammer
January 11, 2007 01:01:38
Fans of music legend The Beatles will have the chance to owe one of their possessions as the original handwritten lyrics of the band's "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" are set to go under the hammer Monday January 15th.
The George Harrison's handwritten lyrics are to be auctioned alongside George Martins' orchestral score, specially composed to accompany a demo of the track in the 2006 the Beatles' remix album "Love".
The U.S. Pop Album Charts' 10 Best Bows
December 28, 2006 02:12:17
The Christmas spirit brings good luck charm for New York rapper Nas as he has just scored his first No. 1 on the U.S. pop charts in seven years Wednesday Dec 27th with his eight studio album, "Hip Hop Is Dead", sold 355,000 copies in the week ended December 24. Back in the years before now, the star once topped the Billboard 200 with "I Am...The Autobiography" in 1999 and "It Was Written" in 1996.
The chart's next best bows among others are the soundtrack to the Disney Channel series "Hannah Montana" which climbs one to 2nd spot sold another 349,000 copies, the multi-artist compilation "NOW 23" which also moves up one to No. 3 with 313,000, and Carrie Underwood's "Some Hearts" ups two places to No. 4 moving 292,000 copies. Rounding out the Top 5 is The Beatles' "Love" which bounces three to No. 5 with 282,000.
The Top 10 on the US Album Charts in the Week Ended December 20th
December 21, 2006 10:12:55
Young Jeezy's sophomore album, "The Inspiration: Thug Motivation 102", debuted at No. 1 on the U.S. pop album charts Wednesday Dec 20th, selling over 350,000 units in its first week. Thanks to its single "I Luv It" which has entered the Top 10 on the R&B charts and has a successful run in the video market that the LP could reach the top spot on the Billboard 200.
Debut at No. 2 on the chart is Taylor Hicks' self-titled album selling 298,000 copies. Fellow American Idol winner Carrie Underwood, in the meantime, has her LP "Some Hearts" scoring the 6th spot, with another 199,000 copies sold.
The Billboard 200 Leading Debuts in the Week Ended Dec 10th
December 14, 2006 01:12:51
Debuting at No. 1 on the US album chart this week is Ciara. The pop sensation leads the pack in the busy album release week with "Ciara: The Evolution" sold 338,447 copies in the United States. The success of the album sales is jacked up by the success of its lead single, the ballad "Promise", which is currently at No. 15 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Following in on the 2nd spot of the Billboard 200 is the Eminem-branded multi-artist compilation "Eminem Presents: The Re-Up" which has been sold 309,000 copies in the week ended Sunday Dec 10th. Gwen Stefani's "The Sweet Escape" lands at No. 3 with 243,000 units. The chart's next best bows are the soundtrack to Disney's former chart-topper "Hannah Montana" at No. 4 with 243,000 units, ahead of the multi-label hits compilation "NOW 23" which slips one to No. 5 with 185,000.
The 10 Best Albums on the US Charts
December 07, 2006 03:12:08
The US album chart sees the rising of a new champ as last week's chart-topper, Jay-Z's "Kingdom Come," slips five spots to No. 6, selling another 140,000 copies in the week ended Sunday Dec 4th. Winning the top spot of the week is rock group Incubus whose sixth studio album "Light Grenades" rocketing into the No. 1 spot of the Billboard 200, sold 165,000 copies.
Elsewhere on the chart is former chart-topping soundtrack to the Disney Channel's "Hannah Montana" which bounces five places to No. 2 with 157,000 units. DAUGHTRY's "Daughtry", in the meantime, slips one to No. 3 with 156,000 in its second week, just one place ahead of hits compilation "NOW 23" which is at No. 4 with 154,000. Also slip one to No. 5 is The Beatles' "Love" with 146,000.
The US Album Charts Crowners in the Week Ended Nov 26th
November 30, 2006 11:11:20
Jay-Z is celebrating his comeback to music scene when his latest effort "Kingdom Come" featured on the No. 1 spot of the Billboard album charts, sold a hefty 680,000 copies in the week ended November 26, marking the rapper's ninth chart-topper.
"Kingdom Come" is the first since Jay-Z's retirement in 2003. It, on top of all, ties the star with The Rolling Stones for third-most chart-toppers of all time, behind The Beatles (19) and Elvis Presley (10). The second best album on the chart is that of the new band DAUGHTRY, established by American Idol season five finalist Chris Daughtry, titled "DAUGHTRY" which sold 304,000 units.
Greatest Albums on the UK Charts Nov 26
November 28, 2006 11:11:59
Westlife is still the darling across the pond. The Irish boy band leads the pack in the UK album charts Nov 26 with their "The Love Album". The boys' latest effort was the chart-topper, besting best of albums from some of the best bands in the world, including The Beatles, U2, and Oasis.
Oasis' "Stop the Clocks" is at the 2nd spot, ahead of the Beatles' "Love" at 3rd, and U2's compilation "U218 Singles" at No. 4. George Michael's "Twenty Five" is the fifth great album on the chart.
The Beatles' "Love" to be Released Next Month
October 04, 2006 09:10:00
The Beatles is back and about to give fans their newest music album. The new effort, titled "Love", was created from a past suggestion by the late George Harrison and Cirque du Soleil founder Guy Laliberté.
Producer Sir George Martin and his son, Giles Martin were the two persons working on the set after getting permission from Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, John Lennon's widow Yoko Ono, and George Harrison's widow Olivia Harrison.
The 10 Britain's Favorite Albums
August 30, 2006 02:08:12
In the recent poll on Britain's Favorite Albums, conducted by BBC Radio 2 to commemorate the album chart's 50th anniversary, music legend The Beatles scores great. Not only the music group tops the No. 1 spot, but also the 6th, 8th and 10th respectively.
It is their 1967 hit "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" that tops the No. 1 spot, while on the 6th spot is their 1966 "Revolver". Their 1969 hit "Abbey Road" chosen as the 9th Britain's Favorite Album, and "The Beatles [White Album]" (1968) is the 10th one.
The 10 Albums Voted the Greatest Album of All Time
June 03, 2006 10:06:32
"Definitely Maybe," the debut album of band Oasis has been voted The Greatest Album of All Time in a major music poll organized by the book of "British Hit Singles and Albums" and music website NME.com. Meanwhile, The Beatles' "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" comes at 2nd, while the 3rd rank is secured by the pop and rock music group's another album titled "Revolver".
Top the poll, which votes involving of more than 40,000 music fans coming from as far afield as New Zealand, Croatia and Colombia, at No. 4 is Radiohead's "OK Computer", which is ahead of second Oasis title, "(What's the Story) Morning Glory?" at No. 5. In 6th place, in the meantime, is "Nevermind" by Nirvana, followed after by The Stone Roses' "The Stone Roses" at No. 7.
A John Lennon Schoolbook Fetches £126,500
April 22, 2006 10:04:12
A John Lennon schoolbook containing the music legend's thoughts, drawings and poems has been sold at auction for £126,500.
The 10-page red exercise book, entitled "My Anthology", was copied when Lennon was still 12 years old and includes an illustration of a walrus, from Lewis Carroll's poem "The Walrus and the Carpenter".
Finally, The Beatles Getting Online
April 14, 2006 11:04:03
Finally, after years The Beatles at last go digital too. Apple Corps. has confirmed plans to digitally remaster the music act's entire catalog while furthermore to make it available for download via online stores.
Neil Aspinall, a former road manager for the Beatles and managing director of Apple Corps, said in written witness testimony that the company is in the process of remastering the Beatles' entire music catalog to make it available for download.
The Beatles Battle for $62-Million Royalties
December 19, 2005 10:12:02Popular music group The Beatles is battling for over $62-million in disputed royalties, which they claim EMI Group PLC owed them. Apple Records, owned by Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr and the estates of John Lennon and George Harrison, said Dec 16 to have filed legal suit in the high court and the US supreme court to get back the money.
Speaking on the cause of the legal battle, Apple said in a statement "Despite very clear provisions in our contract, EMI persist in ignoring their obligations and duty to account fairly and with transparency. Apple and The Beatles are, once again, left with no choice but to sue EMI."
Legend's Auction
November 01, 2005 10:11:31Not only he is one of the most celebrated celebrities, but more than that this former Beatle also is ranked third on Forbes list of the Top-Earning Dead Celebrities. What an achievement. It's John Lennon. The music legend has scored another record as the white suit he wore on the cover of The Beatles' "Abby Road" album was sold at auction Sunday for $118,000.
The buyer was Anthony Pugliese of World Films in Del Ray, Florida. Besides the suit, Pugliese also bought the jacket Lennon wore in his video to the song "Imagine" for $32,000. In addition to those, the Austin Princess Lennon drove in the film "Imagine" was sold to a private Japanese investor for $150,000.
"The Beatles: The Biography" Out Tuesday
October 31, 2005 01:10:29Not only music that attracts their attention. But, music indeed is the one that inspires and enables them to release a biography. This is what people are waiting for.
Tentatively titled "The Beatles: The Biography," the set will be available on market November 1. Written by Bob Spitz, the 856 pages tell "about how the youth culture emerged, the drug culture emerged, how politics rose to the fore as a universal debate. It's about rebellion, it's about the growth of the British entertainment system, the growth of the rock 'n' roll entertainment system." Said Spitz.
Icon of the Century: The Beatles
October 17, 2005 09:10:06They really are world's music legend. Though nowadays there are many new music groups come to the surface, still The Beatles rules the game. The rock band has becoming hot issue from the first time they reached their music breakthrough 'till today.
Their amazing attainment in music industry has created such distinct story in this world. Their existence means a lot to media, which because of them have been able to create stories to be sold. Thus, as an appreciation The Beatles is chosen The Icon of the Century in a poll made by Variety to mark its 100th anniversary.
Ozzy Osbourne Covers All Under
October 06, 2005 03:10:10The prince of darkness covers almost all under his new effort. Ozzy Osbourne is set to cover John Lennon's "Woman," Joe Walsh's "Rocky Mountain Way" and the Moody Blues' "Go Now" under his new album. Dubbed "Under Cover," the set is a Dualdisc and will marry the street November 1 via Epic Records.
The three components actually is a follow up to the remaining 10 cuts that were released this year on the "Under Covers" disc of Osbourne's boxed set "Prince of Darkness." As of the forthcoming DVD set, it will feature the featurette "Dinner With Ozzy and Friends," which finds him regaling his son Jack Osbourne and Motorhead frontman Lemmy Kilmister with tales of rock'n'roll excess. A video for Ozzy's cover of The Beatles' "In My Life" is also included.
Sleeping Beatles
September 29, 2005 09:09:05No body's perfect. Music group The Beatles, who has made countless success with their many hits, once falls fail too. This actually something common, yet seemingly uncommon at all just because the one makes the failure is The Beatles.
Anyway, it is about John Lennon's hand-written lyrics for The Beatles song "I'm Only Sleeping," which sadly failed to sell at the auction by Christie's in London on Wednesday. The 17 lines lyrics, written in blue felt pen, had been expected to sell for up to 200,000 pounds. Unfortunately, it failed to reach the target. What a pity.
