L.A. Times - Entertainment — The biopic 'Lennon Naked' hangs its narrative on the Beatle's relationship with his long-absent father. Much better is 'LENNONYC,' a look at the musician's years in New York City with Yoko Ono.John Lennon would have turned 70 this year, 30 years afte... more info
LargeHeartedBoy — The Guardian profiles author Nick Hornby and his new The Ministry of Stories Literacy Project. The New York Post reviews the new John Lennon documentary, LENNONYC (which premieres tomorrow on PBS). Yesterday's updates to the online "best books of 201... more info
Guardian Music — PICK OF THE WEEK Violens Violent Sensation Descends (Static Recital) I love weird things from the 60s and early 70s, and so I really like this. It sounds like a grunge Mamas & The Papas with a horror film soundtrack Farfisa organ plonked on top. The ... more info
Guardian Music — iTunes downloads of Fab Four in UK after this week's launch put classic singalong ahead of Let It beIt has been argued that Hey Jude has defined much of British rock music in the last 15 years: a mid-tempo piano ballad with a keep-your-chin-up messag... more info
The Newsroom — A jacket worn by John Lennon, Michael Jackson's glove, and Albert Einstein's x-rays are among the items about to hit the auction block at Julien's Auctions "Icons and Idols" sale. more info
Guardian Music — (Naive)With a repertoire that includes songs by Elvis Costello and Abba, mezzo-soprano Anne Sofie von Otter isn't a stranger to non-operatic fare. Brad Mehldau is a classical pianist turned jazz star who maintains close connections with his roots, as... more info
Music News Net — MUSIC NEWS - A move afoot to put the John Lennon classic tune, "War is Over (Give Peace a Chance)" at the top of the music charts worldwide this holiday season. A south Belfast art director, Marc Savage, is the... more info
ContactMusic — YOKO ONO is delighted THE BEATLES music is finally available to download - because it makes a fitting 70th birthday tribute to her late husband JOHN LENNON.The Fab... more info
ContactMusic — The Beatles' back catalogue has been added to iTunes. The legendary British group - comprised of John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr and George Harrison - have... more info