Sir Paul McCartney says that negotiations to allow The Beatles' catalogue to appear on Apple's iTunes store have currently "stalled".
2008
The Vatican forgives Lennon for Jesus remarks
A Vatican newspaper has forgiven John Lennon for claiming in 1966 that The Beatles were more popular than Jesus.
McCartney: "The time has come" for Carnival Of Light
Sir Paul McCartney has said he wants to release Carnival Of Light, a 14-minute Beatles track which was recorded in 1967 and heard in public just a handful of times.
Eleanor Rigby signature to be auctioned
A document said to bear the signature of Eleanor Rigby is to be auctioned to raise money for charity.
Beatles Kansas City footage sells for £4,100 ($6,600)
Recently-discovered rare film footage of The Beatles in Kansas City during their first US tour in 1964 fetched £4,100 ($6,600) at auction on Tuesday 4 November.
Beatles music to feature in forthcoming video game
A forthcoming as-yet-untitled video game is to feature songs by The Beatles, as a result of a deal between Apple Corps Ltd and Viacom's MTV Networks, makers of the popular Rock Band game.
Beatles iPod goes on sale at Bloomingdale's
The long-awaited limited edition Beatles-branded iPod has gone on sale at exclusively at Bloomingdale's.
PS I don't love you: Ringo tells fans to stop writing
Former Beatles drummer Ringo Starr has asked fans to stop sending him letters requesting autographs.
Paul McCartney plays landmark concert in Israel
Sir Paul McCartney has played his first concert in Israel in front of an estimated 40,000 fans.
Sam Taylor-Wood to direct Lennon biopic Nowhere Boy
Artist and film-maker Sam Taylor-Wood is to direct Nowhere Boy, a film about the life of John Lennon.
The Beatles' contract with Brian Epstein to be auctioned
Brian Epstein's copy of his management contract with The Beatles is expected to fetch £250,000 ($470,000) at a London auction.
John Lennon's killer denied parole for fifth time
John Lennon's killer has been denied parole for a fifth time due to "concern for the public safety and welfare".
Newly-discovered Beatles tape sells for £9,800
A newly-discovered tape of The Beatles laughing and chatting during an early recording session sold at auction yesterday for £9,800 ($23,000).
Rare tape of 1964 Beatles session to be auctioned
A rare tape featuring The Beatles joking during a 1964 recording session is to be auctioned.
Neil Aspinall left nearly £7m in his will
The Beatles' finance expert Neil Aspinall left nearly £7m to his family in his will.
Pete Best to release new CD
The Beatles' former drummer Pete Best is to release a new CD entitled Haymans Green.
Limited edition Beatles iPod to be sold by Bloomingdales
US department store Bloomingdales is to produce strictly limited edition Beatles iPods. The gadgets will be sold with The Beatles' back catalogue. Only 2,500 will be made, making them instant collector's items.
Beatles Monopoly set to pass Go
American fans of The Beatles are in for a treat, with a new edition of the classic game Monopoly to feature albums and items from the group's career.
Lennon childhood biopic awarded UK Film Council grant
A new film depicting the early life of John Lennon is to be made, based on a book written by his half sister Julia Baird.
George Martin is honoured by the Grammy Foundation
The Beatles' producer Sir George Martin has been given a career award in America by The Recording Academy's Grammy Foundation.

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