ContactMusic — Ringo Starr has invited fans to help him celebrate his 71st birthday in style by joining him at the Hard Rock Cafe in Hamburg, Germany on Thursday (07Jul11). The Beatles star is urging devotees to mark his big day by wishing everyone "peace and love"... more info

ContactMusic — Ringo Starr's former fiancee has finally forgiven the Beatle for ending their engagement and romancing Bond girl Barbara Bach - his wife of 30 years. Photographer Nancy Lee Andrews, who dated the drummer throughout the 1970s, admits she was "pretty a... more info

ContactMusic — A guitar once owned by Johnny Cash, Ringo Starr's jacket and Michael Jackson's glove, wig and Thriller jacket are expected to be among the highlights sold at Julien's Auctions' Music Icons Auction in Los Angeles this week (beg20Jun11). The event, whi... more info

ContactMusic — Ringo Starr returned to his hometown of Liverpool, England to play his first gig in the city since infuriating residents by insisting he missed "nothing" about it. The former Beatles drummer sparked fury among residents in the area where he grew up w... more info

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