John Lennon's widow Yoko Ono has been given a lifetime achievement award at the Mojo magazine awards in London.
2009
Paul and Ringo reunite for Beatles Rock Band launch
Sir Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr have appeared on stage for the first public viewing of Beatles Rock Band.
Paul McCartney to play at New York Mets stadium in July
Sir Paul McCartneySir Paul McCartney is to be the first artist to perform at Citi Field, the New York Mets' stadium in Flushing, NY, according to unconfirmed industry reports.
Beatlemania museum opens in Hamburg
A museum dedicated to The Beatles opened today in Hamburg, Germany, 49 years after the group first performed in the city.
Beatles Trivial Pursuit on sale in August
A special Beatles-themed edition of the board game Trivial Pursuit is to go on sale in August 2009.
Unpublished George Harrison lyrics go on show at British Library
Previously unseen lyrics written by George Harrison, written in early 1967, today went on permanent display at the British Library in London.
Paul McCartney and Bob Dylan to collaborate?
Bob Dylan has expressed an interest in collaborating with Sir Paul McCartney.
George Harrison best-of tracklisting announced
The tracklisting for George Harrison's solo retrospective collection has been announced. Let It Roll: Songs By George Harrison collates 19 tracks spanning the former Beatle's solo career.
The Beatles' remastered CDs to be released on 09/09/09
The Beatles' digitally-remastered back catalogue is to be released worldwide on Wednesday 9 September 2009, the same day as The Beatles: Rock Band.
Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr reunite for benefit concert
Sir Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr performed together at a New York charity show on Saturday night.
George Harrison to get Hollywood Walk of Fame star
George Harrison is to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame later this month.
Struggling Penny Lane businesses ask for help
Small businesses in Liverpool have called on tourism bosses to improve the struggling area of Penny Lane, made famous by The Beatles in 1967.
Ringo to release book of Beatles photographs?
Ringo Starr is considering publishing a book of his photographs of The Beatles, according to reports.
Former Capitol Records boss Alan Livingston dies at 91
Alan W Livingston, the president of Capitol Records who agreed to release The Beatles' music in America in 1963, has died in Los Angeles at the age of 91.
McCartney Las Vegas show sells out in seconds
Tickets for a one-off gig in Las Vegas by Sir Paul McCartney sold out seven seconds after going on sale, according to organisers.
Release date for The Beatles: Rock Band announced
More information on The Beatles: Rock Band have been announced by Apple Corps, including a release date of 9 September 2009 (it's a shame they didn't choose the one after 09/09).
Paul McCartney to headline meditation benefit concert
Sir Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr are to appear at a charity concert in New York City next month, in aid of the David Lynch Foundation.
Casting begins for Backbeat: The Musical
Backbeat, the biopic of Stuart Sutcliffe's Hamburg relationship with Astrid Kirchherr, is to be turned into a musical.
Liverpool Hope University launches Beatles masters degree
A postgraduate masters course in The Beatles, Popular Music and Society is being launched by Liverpool Hope University.
John Lennon artworks to go on show in Edinburgh
A new exhibition featuring works by John Lennon is to open at The Dome in Edinburgh.
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