News on The Beatles

'Idol' judges admire unique female semifinalists

2010-02-24T00:30:26Z

<div id="subtitle">'American Idol' judges admire original female semifinalists</div><div><p>"American Idol" semifinalist Lilly Scott is right where she belongs.</p><p>The 20-year-old singer from Denver was among a handful of unique crooners who impressed the Beatles, is to be listed, granting it protection from major changes, officials said Tuesday.</p><p>The announcement from the Department for Culture, Media and Sport came two days after its owners, struggling music group EMI, ...

Abbey Road studios to be listed

2010-02-23T09:16:16Z

<div><p>London's Abbey Road recording studios, made famous by artists like the Beatles, is to be listed, granting it protection from major changes, officials said Tuesday.</p><p>The announcement from the Department for Culture, Media and Sport came two days after its owners, struggling music group EMI, ...

UK makes Abbey Road Studios a historic building

2010-02-23T07:30:12Z

<div id="subtitle">Let it be: UK declares The Beatles' Abbey Road Studios a historic building</div><div><p>The Beatles' Abbey Road Studios were officially declared a historic building Tuesday, a move that will help preserve the cultural landmark that is a magnet for fans worldwide.&l...

Abbey Road studios win preservation order

2010-02-23T07:15:13Z

<div><p>LONDON (Reuters) - Abbey Road, the recording studios made famous by the Beatles, was designated a historic site by the government on Tuesday to protect the pop music shrine against any plans to radically alter it.</p><p>Reports last week that owners EMI were to sell the studios attracted worldwide interest and sparked fears the site might be conv...

Cirque du Soleil's "Viva Elvis" outfabs Beatles

2010-02-21T15:45:11Z

<div><p>LAS VEGAS (Hollywood Reporter) - It's no stretch to say that Elvis Presley doesn't have quite the cultural hold on recent generations that the Beatles do. Then again, the moptops never owned Vegas like he did. And could again.</p><p&...

EMI denies Abbey Road studios to be sold

2010-02-21T09:15:29Z

<div><p>Struggling music group EMI said Sunday it would not sell off its Abbey Road recording studios, made famous by artists like the Beatles, after a public outcry over reports that it may.</p><p>EMI said it had rejected an offer for the building last year and was in talks about a project to "revitalise" the studios in north London which "would involve a...

EMI says wants to hold on to Abbey Road studios

2010-02-21T08:30:07Z

<div><p>LONDON (Reuters) - Music company EMI wants to retain ownership of the Abbey Road recording studios, immortalized by the Beatles album of the same name, though it is talking to other parties about revitalizing the site, EMI said on Sunday.</p><p>A source familiar with the situation told Reuters last week that loss-making EMI had put the studios up...

Lloyd Webber interested in buying Abbey Road studios

2010-02-19T16:45:08Z

<div><p>LONDON (Reuters) - British musical theater impresario Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber is "very interested" in buying London's Abbey Road recording studios, made famous by the Beatles, his spokesman said on Friday.</p><p>Lloyd Webber, whose stage musicals include "Cats" and "Phantom of ...

Britain's National Trust eyes Abbey Road studios

2010-02-22T08:49:20Z

<div><p>Britain's National Trust, which looks after historic properties for the public good, is thinking of buying London's iconic Abbey Road studio from its debt-ridden owners, the organisation said Thursday.</p><p>The trust, a heritage body which manages stately homes, parks and other facilities across the country, r...

National Trust eyes Abbey Road studios

2010-02-22T08:50:33Z

<div><p>The National Trust, which looks after historic properties for the public good, is thinking of buying London's iconic Abbey Road studio from its debt-ridden owners, the organisation said Thursday.</p><p>The trust, a heritage body which manages stately homes, parks and other facilities across the country, responded after reports that the studios made famous by Beatles' recording sessions</div><div><p>The National Trust could buy and preserve the Abbey Road studios where the Beatles recorded many of their classics after an outpouring of public concern over its possible demolition, the British heritage-protection charity said Thursday.</p><p&am...

Editorial Roundup: Excerpts From Recent Editorials

2010-02-22T09:01:44Z

<div><p>Excerpts from recent editorials in newspapers in the United States and abroad:</p><p></p><p>Feb. 12</p><p>The Augusta (Ga.) Chronicle, on the American Civil Lib...

Doubts Cast Over The Future Of Iconic Recording Studio Abbey Road

2010-02-17T09:45:42Z

LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 17: A red, heart-shaped balloon flies from railings in front of the Abbey Road recording studios, which have been put up for sale by their owner EMI on February 17, 2010 in London, England. The studios are synonymous with the Beatles and in particular their album 'Abbey Road' whose cover image...

Home to Beatles hits Abbey Road up for sale by EMI

2010-02-22T09:15:27Z

<div><p>LONDON (Reuters) - The London recording studio immortalized by the multi-million-selling Beatles album of the same name has been put up for sale by its owners.</p><p>Debt-laden music company EMI is seeking buyers for Vatican's 10 commandments for good listening.</p><p>The Holy See's newspaper Saturday published its picks for pop rock paradise, ranging from

ringo starr

2010-02-09T18:18:29Z

Beatle, Ringo Starr at the 50th Anniversary Celebration of The Walk Of Fame by honoring him with a Star Hollywood, California - 08.02.10

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Most Satisfying Video Games of 2009

2010-02-22T13:04:12Z

The year 2009 has been a great year for new video games. There has been ample selection for gamers to choose from and many of them have been much anticipated releases. There are several titles that make the most popular selling list of 2009, for all three systems; Nintendo Wii, PSP and Xbox360. Each system offers consumers ...

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2010-02-22T14:06:22Z

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For Neil Sedaka, breaking up a career is hard to do

2010-02-22T14:41:32Z

<div><p>NEW YORK (Reuters) - As Neil Sedaka puts it, he's the king of tra-la-las and doo-be-doos.</p><p>And why not? When Tin Pan Alley ruled the world of pop music, Sedaka was one of the songwriters churning out hits in New York's legendary