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Paul McCartney awarded the third Gershwin Prize for Popular Song

Sir Paul McCartney has been named as the third recipient of the Gershwin Prize for Popular Song.

Lucy Vodden, who inspired Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds, dies

Lucy Vodden, who helped inspire The Beatles' song Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds, has died at the age of 46.

McCartney school essay discovered 50 years on

An essay written by Sir Paul McCartney as a 10-year-old has been discovered in Liverpool's Central Library after more than 50 years.

Olivia Harrison wins Friar Park fence battle

George Harrison's widow Olivia has won a legal battle to replace a razor wire security fence around her home, despite objections from neighbours.

McCartney rebuffs rumours that Michael Jackson left Beatles songs in will

Sir Paul McCartney has rebuffed rumours that Michael Jackson pledged to leave him his share of the ownership of The Beatles' publishing in his will.

The Beatles' former manager Allen Klein dies at 77

The Beatles' former business manager, Allen Klein, has died in New York City at the age of 77.

McCartney publishes extended tribute to Michael Jackson

Sir Paul McCartney has posted an extended written tribute to Michael Jackson on his official website.

Paul McCartney pays tribute to Michael Jackson

Sir Paul McCartney has paid tribute to Michael Jackson, who died following cardiac arrest in Los Angeles on 25 June 2009.

Ringo Starr to get Hollywood Walk of Fame star

Ringo Starr is to be awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles.

John Lennon's former girlfriend May Pang visits his childhood home

John Lennon's former girlfriend, May Pang, visited the Beatle's childhood home during a visit to the city.

Yoko Ono honoured by Mojo magazine

John Lennon's widow Yoko Ono has been given a lifetime achievement award at the Mojo magazine awards in London.

Paul McCartney and Bob Dylan to collaborate?

Bob Dylan has expressed an interest in collaborating with Sir Paul McCartney.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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".