For years, decades actually, it was more like “Don’t Let It Be.” But for the first time, The Beatles’ 1970 documentary “Let It Be” — which had never been available on DVD, Blu-ray or, basically anything other than VHS — is finally available to stream on Disney+ this week. Was it worth the 54-year wait? … Read more
A previously lost 12-string acoustic guitar that belonged to the late John Lennon will go up for sale at an auction in May after it was recently found in the attic of a home in Britain. The auctioneers said Lennon played the guitar, which is expected to exceed its estimate of $600,000 to $800,000, on … Read more
It was the fall of 1980, and the ex-members of the Beatles were engaged in a cold war — largely with John Lennon. A decade after the legendary band’s toxic implosion, George Harrison described his notoriously temperamental band mate as a “piece of s–t.” “He’s so negative about everything,” Harrison, typically known as the quiet one, … Read more
Vivid Seats is the New York Post’s official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Over 60 years have passed since The Beatles’ historic Ed Sullivan Show performance in February 1964. Still, at 83 years young, Sir Ringo Starr shows no signs of … Read more
Here come the sons. Sixty-two years after The Beatles released their debut single, 1962’s “Love Me Do,” as the first of many classic songs written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney, their offspring have come together to bring back their tune-making magic. “Primrose Hill,” the new single by James McCartney — Sir Paul’s only son, … Read more
Let it be available! The Beatles’ 1970 documentary “Let It Be,” which has never been on any streaming service, Blu-ray Disc or DVD format, will finally land on Disney+. The 54-year-old documentary that followed the band as they recorded their 12th and final studio album will land on the streamer on May 8, Disney announced … Read more
Paul McCartney revealed the “embarrassing” on-stage moment that derailed his future as The Beatles’ lead guitarist. During a new episode of his “McCartney: A Life in Lyrics” podcast, the 81-year-old legendary musician recalled that he initially wanted to play guitar for the band instead of bass. However, his hopes were dashed after an incident at a show … Read more
Meet the Beytles. Consider that the name of the new mutual admiration society that has been started between two legends of the game: Beyoncé and Paul McCartney. The “Texas Hold ‘Em” singer covers the 1968 Beatles beauty “Blackbird” — written by Macca, although credited to both McCartney and John Lennon — on her countrified new … Read more
Model and photographer Pattie Boyd is selling handwritten lyrics and personal letters that reveal her relationships with the late Beatle George Harrison and guitarist and singer Eric Clapton. Boyd, who turns 80 on Sunday, was married to both musicians, inspiring songs such as Harrison’s “Something” and Clapton’s “Wonderful Tonight” and “Layla”. Eric Clapton performs at … Read more
The family feud between the Jacksons and the McCartneys is (apparently) no more. In fact, Paris Jackson, the 25-year-old daughter of Michael Jackson, sat thisclose to Paul McCartney — who famously went from friends to enemies with the King of Pop — in the front row of the Stella McCartney show during Paris Fashion Week … Read more
Even Adam Sandler sometimes gets nervous when meeting A-list celebrities. Most notably, Taylor Swift. The “Spaceman” actor revealed he gets a “little f—ing jumpy” around the pop star in a new interview. “Taylor Swift because of what she means to my kids, I get a little f—ing jumpy, because I don’t want to blow it for my … Read more
Yes, folks, Paul McCartney still longs for “Yesterday.” Indeed, Macca remains haunted by a regretful remark he made to his late mother Mary — a lament that lives on in a legendary line from the Beatles’ 1965 No. 1 single. While “Yesterday” — which was ostensibly a McCartney solo song, with the singer strumming acoustic … Read more
It’s a bona fide British Invasion. Four interconnected movies about The Beatles, each focusing on a different band member, will hit theaters starting in 2027, Sony and Apple Corps, Ltd. announced on Tuesday. Sam Mendes, the ambitious director of “1917” and “Skyfall,” will helm the entire magical mystery tour of biopics that explore the lives … Read more
Paul McCartney is “incredibly grateful” after he was reunited with his beloved bass more than 51 years after it vanished and sparked a global search at the Beatle’s pleading. The 1961 Höfner 500/1 bass guitar — bought by McCartney as a teen in Hamburg for a mere $37 before the fame — was stolen off … Read more
You may be scratching your heard about how in the world Joni Mitchell — Joni Freaking Mitchell! — has never performed at the Grammy Awards. Talk about a case of what?? But the 80-year-old folk goddess — who represents all that is musical excellence — will make her long-overdue Grammy debut at the 66th annual … Read more
Sixty years after they invaded the US, The Beatles continue to be the gift that keeps on giving. After November’s release of “Now and Then” — “the last Beatles song” — some more unearthed treasure from the Fab Four has emerged in never before seen footage from behind the scenes of their 1965 film “Help!” … Read more
On the morning of Dec. 9, 1980, Beatles guitarist George Harrison was asleep at his country estate in England when his wife Olivia took a call from Harrison’s sister, Louise, in New York. She had heard a news report that Harrison’s fellow Beatle, John Lennon, had been shot and later died in the emergency room at St. Luke’s-Roosevelt … Read more
John Lennon’s murderer Mark Chapman’s deranged confessions are being heard for the first time, revealing how he gunned down the Beatle when a voice in his head said “Do it! Do it!” The killer’s words will be part of a new Apple TV+ documentary, “John Lennon: Murder Without a Trial,” released Wednesday, ahead of the … Read more
Vivid Seats is the New York Post’s official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. One of your two favorite living Beatles is returning to the stage. From May 22 through June 1, 2024, Ringo Starr and his All Starr Band — which includes … Read more
With the release of their first song in decades, The Beatles have proven their music remains as relevant as ever — but the band’s two surviving members say they never imagined they’d have such longevity from its humble beginnings in Liverpool. “None of us thought it would last a week!” drummer Ringo Starr, 83, told … Read more