Topix — FAB FOUR: The Beatles are seen performing, date unknown. From left to right: Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Ringo Starr, and John Lennon. more info

The Independent — The release of a new album featuring previously unheard Beatles material would normally be heralded as a global music event.     more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — As much as he’s a fan of, and professionally connected to, the music of the Beatles, there are times when “Breakfast With the Beatles” radio show host Chris Carter wonders how long that music can continue to enthrall listeners. more info

USA Today Music — They'll be honored with a lifetime achievement award more info

USA Today Music — Complete USA collection to include five albums not previously available on CD more info

411 Mania — Sony's being sued over it... more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — The closer we get to Feb. 9 and the 50th anniversary of the Beatles' first live performance on American television on “The Ed Sullivan Show,” the more commemorations that are announced. more info

The Independent — Like Elvis' no-hips-allowed appearance on “The Ed Sullivan Show,” or the Beatles' arrival in America, or Woodstock, it is considered one of the milestone moments in rock history: Bob Dylan going electric at the 1965 Newport Folk Festival.    ... more info

411 Mania — The story of The Beatles' manager Brian Epstein… more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — During my recent interview with author Mark Lewisohn about his monumental new biography of the Beatles, “Tune In: The Beatles: All These Years,” he very briefly let slip a comment that might qualify as favoritism, something that doesn’t figur... more info