Sir Paul McCartney announces first UK shows since headlining Glastonbury
Monday, 17 June 2024 () Sir Paul McCartney has announced his first UK tour dates in six years, with The Beatles star back on stage just before Christmas.
The Beatles Biopics , Have Reportedly Been Cast.
In February, it was revealed that director
Sam Mendes is working on four Beatles biopics. .
I’m honored to be telling the story of
the greatest rock band of all time, and
excited to challenge the notion of
what constitutes a trip to the movies, Sam Mendes, via statement.
Each movie is slated to premiere in 2027.
According to Stereogum, there are unconfirmed reports that the films have been cast.
ScreenRant reports that John Lennon
will be played by Harris Dickinson.
ScreenRant reports that John Lennon
will be played by Harris Dickinson.
Paul McCartney will reportedly
be played by Paul Mescal.
Paul McCartney will reportedly
be played by Paul Mescal.
Charlie Rowe is said to be
portraying George Harrison.
Charlie Rowe is said to be
portraying George Harrison.
Barry Keoghan will reportedly be Ringo Starr.
Barry Keoghan will reportedly be Ringo Starr.
All four of the actors range in age from
27 to 31, which is close to the same ages the Beatles were when they broke up, Stereogum reports
Credit: Wibbitz Top Stories Duration: 01:30Published
John Lennon’s ‘Help!’ Guitar , Auctioned for Nearly $2.9 Million.
Lennon's Framus 12-string
Hootenanny acoustic guitar has been
sold by Julien's Auctions for $2,857,500.
According to 'Rolling Stone,'
that is "a new record for the
highest-selling guitar at auction
in the Beatles‘ history.".
Lennon's Gibson J160E, which was sold for
$2.4 million in 2015, previously held the record.
We are absolutely thrilled and
honored to have set a new world
record with the sale of John
Lennon’s lost Hootenanny guitar, David Goodman, chief executive at Julien’s Auctions, via statement.
This guitar is not only a piece of
music history but a symbol of
John Lennon’s enduring legacy. , David Goodman, chief executive at Julien’s Auctions, via statement.
Today’s unprecedented sale is
a testament to the timeless
appeal and reverence of the
Beatles’ music and John Lennon, David Goodman, chief executive at Julien’s Auctions, via statement.
The Hootenanny acoustic guitar was played by both Lennon and George Harrison while making 'Help!' and 'Rubber Soul.'.
It later fell into the hands of Scottish singer-songwriter Gordon Waller who
gifted it to one of his road managers.
50 years later, the guitar was found in
an attic in Britain, and the original guitar
case was rescued from the trash.
Darren Julien, co-founder of Julien’s Auctions, referred
to the discovery as "the greatest find of a Beatles guitar
since Paul McCartney’s lost 1961 Höfner bass guitar." .
Finding this remarkable instrument
is like finding a lost Rembrandt or
Picasso, and it still looks and plays like
a dream after having been preserved
in an attic for more than 50 years. , Darren Julien, co-founder of Julien’s Auctions, via statement.
To awaken this sleeping
beauty is a sacred honor, Darren Julien, co-founder of Julien’s Auctions, via statement
Credit: Wibbitz Top Stories Duration: 01:31Published
Paul McCartney Is Britain’s , First Billionaire Musician.
The 'Sunday Times' Rich List was released
on May 17, ABC News reports.
The former Beatles member is now the first U.K. musician to achieve billionaire status.
He's reportedly worth
1 billion pounds ($1.27 billion).
The British publication calculated that the 81-year-old's wealth grew by 50 million pounds due to his 2023 Got Back tour.
the increasing value of his music and Beyoncé's cover of "Blackbird.".
the increasing value of his music and Beyoncé's cover of "Blackbird.".
"Now and Then," the last Beatles song, also topped music charts after being released in November.
McCartney was number 165 on the list.
The title of richest Brit, with 37 billion pounds, was awarded to Gopi Hinduja and his family, owners of Hinduja Group.
Other notable names on the list include
Elton John (470 million pounds).
King Charles III (610 million pounds)
and J.K. Rowling (945 million pounds).
King Charles III (610 million pounds)
and J.K. Rowling (945 million pounds)
Credit: Wibbitz Top Stories Duration: 01:30Published
Shania Twain is hoping to arrive for her Glastonbury set in style by riding a horse to the Pyramid Stage - but admits she'll "have to find out if it's allowed". Sky News
Russell Crowe has the war wounds of an actor who has completed his own stunts, including several "that didn't go fully correctly", over the years. "A whole.. Sky News
Dwayne Johnson and Chris Evans are teaming up for an unusual set of holiday challenges in their new Christmas movie 'Red One.' The film centers on a North Pole head of security played by Johnson and a naughty-lister played by Evans teaming up after the disappearance of Santa Claus, who is known as "Red One" and played by J.K. Simmons.
Credit: The Hollywood Reporter Duration: 01:10Published
Sir Sam Mendes is said to have cast Harris Dickinson, Paul Mescal, Barry Keoghan and Charlie Rowe as John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr and George Harrison respectively in his forthcoming Beatles..
Scarlett Johansson speaks out against OpenAI for the use of similar voice in new feature. Controversy has arisen with the introduction of Chat GPT's new chat bot. Johansson revealed in a recent..
BBC Local News: Somerset -- Emily and Michael Eavis will open the gates for Glastonbury Festival at 8am on Wednesday. BBC Local News Also reported by •Blackmore Vale •Bristol Post •Western Gazette •Sky News
BBC Local News: Somerset -- The road closure could impact thousands of people travelling to Glastonbury Festival this morning. BBC Local News Also reported by •Western Gazette •Bristol Post
Shania Twain is hoping to arrive for her Glastonbury set in style by riding a horse to the Pyramid Stage - but admits she'll "have to find out if it's allowed". Sky News Also reported by •BBC News