November 2008

Beatles iTunes deal has 'stalled'

Sir Paul McCartney says that negotiations to allow The Beatles' catalogue to appear on Apple's iTunes store have currently "stalled".

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.