John Lennon's murderer has been denied parole for a seventh time, New York State's Department of Corrections has announced.
2012
Magical Mystery Tour to be released on DVD and Blu-ray
The Beatles' 1967 television film Magical Mystery Tour is to be reissued on DVD and Blu-ray on 8 October 2012 (9 October in the US).
Paul McCartney closes the London 2012 Olympics opening ceremony
Sir Paul McCartney brought the London 2012 Olympics opening ceremony to a close.
The Beatles release iTunes compilation Tomorrow Never Knows
A new Beatles compilation, Tomorrow Never Knows, was today released exclusively on Apple's iTunes Music Store.
Paul McCartney and Bruce Springsteen silenced onstage in London
Paul McCartney was Bruce Springsteen's surprise guest at Hard Rock Calling in Hyde Park, London.
Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr pay tribute to Victor Spinetti
Sir Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr have paid tribute to actor and director Victor Spinetti, who died of prostate cancer on Monday 18 June.
Paul McCartney live at the Queen's Diamond Jubilee concert, London
Sir Paul McCartney brought the Queen's Diamond Jubilee concert to a close at the Victoria Memorial outside Buckingham Palace, London.
The Beatles named as UK's biggest-selling singles act in Queen's reign
The Beatles have been announced as the biggest selling singles act, in a poll to coincide with HM The Queen's diamond jubilee celebrations.
Ringo Starr's childhood home is saved from demolition
The birthplace of Ringo Starr is to be saved from demolition following a £2m government grant.
Abbey Road outtake photograph sells for £16,000
A photograph showing The Beatles walking back to Abbey Road has sold for £16,000 ($25,000) at auction.
Paul McCartney live at Zócalo de la Ciudad de México, Mexico City, Mexico
Sir Paul McCartney's third and final Mexican concert in his On The Run tour was a free event at the Zócalo de la Ciudad de México, Mexico City.
Paul McCartney live at Estadio Azteca, Mexico City, Mexico
Sir Paul McCartney's second Mexican concert in his On The Run tour took place before 70,000 people at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City.
Paul McCartney live at Estadio Omnilife, Guadalajara, Mexico
Sir Paul McCartney's On The Run tour began its Mexican leg with a concert at the Estadio Omnilife in Guadalajara.
Paul McCartney narrowly avoids helicopter disaster
Air accident investigators have launched a "serious incident" probe after a chartered helicopter hired by Sir Paul McCartney and his wife Nancy Shevell narrowly avoided a potentially fatal crash.
Paul McCartney live at Estádio da Ressacada, Florianópolis, Brazil
Sir Paul McCartney's On The Run tour continued its South American leg with the last of three concerts in Brazil.
Paul McCartney live at Estádio do Arruda, Recife, Brazil
Sir Paul McCartney's On The Run tour continued its South American leg with the second of two concerts at the Estádio do Arruda in Recife, Brazil.
Paul McCartney live at Estádio do Arruda, Recife, Brazil
Sir Paul McCartney's On The Run tour continued its South American leg with the first of two concerts at the Estádio do Arruda in Recife, Brazil.
Paul McCartney live at Estadio El Campín, Bogotá, Colombia
Sir Paul McCartney's On The Run tour continued its South American leg with a concert at the Estadio El Campín in Bogotá, Colombia.
Paul McCartney live at Estadio Defensores del Chaco, Asunción, Paraguay
Sir Paul McCartney's On The Run tour continued its South American leg with a concert at the Estadio Defensores del Chaco in Asunción, Paraguay seen by 30,000 people.
Paul McCartney live at Estadio Centenario, Montevideo, Uruguay
Sir Paul McCartney's On The Run tour continued to South America with a concert at the Estadio Centenario in Montevideo, Uruguay.

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