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Painting by Beatles members sells at auction
A painting created by the four members of the Beatles while on tour in Japan in 1966 has sold at auction for $1.7 million.
The painting, known as "Images of a Woman," was part of Christie's The Exceptional Sale and made nearly triple the high presale estimate of $600,000.
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Beatles biographer grapples with the ‘paradox’ of George Harrison
In a new biography, Philip Norman writes about the "paradox" of George Harrison, a man who was "unprecedentedly, ludicrously, suffocatingly famous while at the same time undervalued, overlooked and struggling for recognition."
AI to bring Edith Piaf voice back to life for biopic
A new biopic on the life of Edith Piaf will use artificial intelligence to allow the French star to narrate her own story, Warner Music and her estate said on Nov. 14.
"Edith" is "in the final phase of development," sources close to Warner Music France said, but no release date has been scheduled.
New Beatles song set to reach number one on UK singles chart
A new Beatles song, produced with the help of AI, is on track to be named number one on the U.K.'s official singles chart on Nov. 5, the chart company said.
The song, "Now and Then" that used artificial intelligence to include the vocals of John Lennon and guitar by George Harrison, who died in 1980 and 2001 respectively, was released last week.
The Beatles announce release date for final song “Now & Then”
The song features vocals from Lennon and electric and acoustic guitar performed by George Harrison, who recorded his tracks six years before he passed away from lung cancer in 2001
Last Beatles’ song set for release next week
A much-anticipated "new" Beatles record, created with the help of artificial intelligence, will be released next week on Nov. 2, former band members Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr revealed on Oct. 26.
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Missing Beatles tablecloth returned
A tablecloth that all four members of The Beatles doodled on before a 1966 show has been returned to its California owners more than five decades after it was stolen.
The one-of-a-kind souvenir was created by the Fab Four as they feasted on steak ahead of a concert at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, their last ticketed performance.
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James Bond theme composer Monty Norman dies aged 94
British composer Monty Norman, best known for writing the iconic theme music for the James Bond films, died on July 11 at the age of 94, his official website announced.
"It is with sadness we share the news that Monty Norman died on 11th July 2022 after a short illness," read the statement.
Norman was born Monty Noserovitch in east London, to Jewish parents, on April 4, 1928.
Paul McCartney wows Glastonbury with Dave Grohl and The Boss
Paul McCartney's Glastonbury Festival show was two years late. Fans thought it was worth the wait.
The former Beatle pulled out all the stops and brought on big-name rock 'n' roll guest stars for a two-hour concert at the southwest England festival on June 25 night.
Peter Jackson's 'Get Back' finds joy in final days of the Beatles
"The Beatles: Get Back," the eagerly awaited new Disney+ documentary from Peter Jackson, aims to dispel persistent myths about the Fab Four's breakup, offering a more positive take on their final months as a band.
The three-part series finds John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr in January 1969, preparing for their first concert in more than two years.