ContactMusic — Sir Paul Mccartney has expressed his disappointment after his Beatles bandmate Ringo Starr failed to land a knighthood this year (11), because "it's about time" his friend received the honour. MCCartney received the title from Queen Elizabeth II in 1... more info

Guardian Music — 10 April 1970: Number 21 in our series of the 50 key events in the history of rock musicRock groups had split before, and no one bar their fans really cared. But the parting of the Beatles? This was the first time four musicians deciding to work sepa... more info

ContactMusic — Alice Cooper used to hide from Keith Moon because he couldn't handle how hard he partied. The 'School's Out' rocker used to be a member of a drinking club called the Hollywood Vampires, which saw him joined by John Lennon, Ringo Starr and The Who dru... more info

Mercury News, California — Also: New books says Ringo Starr nearly died in bombing raid; Kevin Costner sued by business partners; Angelina Jolie signs on for 'Salt' sequel. more info

BBC 6 Music — Beatles legend heads out for the first time since 1998 more info

Guardian Music — Readers' favourite photographs, songs and recipesSnapshot: Greenwich Mum TimeIt was only last year, following the sudden death of my mum (pictured right) that I saw this photograph for the first time. My brother, two sisters and I asked friends and f... more info

The Music Fix — He's still got blisters on his fingers! more info

Altsounds — *1st June, Ringo Starr press conference and special performance to be broadcast live on **www.muzu.tv/ringostarr* (http://www.muzu.tv/ringostarr) *On June 1st 2011 at 15:00 BST Ringo Starr and His All Starr Band will be inviting fans around the ... more info

Altsounds — *1st June, Ringo Starr press conference and special performance to be broadcast live on **www.muzu.tv/ringostarr* (http://www.muzu.tv/ringostarr) *On June 1st 2011 at 15:00 BST Ringo Starr and His All Starr Band will be inviting fans around the worl... more info

ContactMusic — The Beatles star Ringo Starr cheated death when he was just a baby after a Nazi bomb was dropped on his street, according to a new book. The drummer's native Liverpool, England was targeted in German bombing raids during World War II, and one... more info