Guardian Music — Newsreel footage shows the Beatles in Rishikesh, India, where they were taught transcendental meditation by the Maharishi Mahesh Yogi. John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr were joined by Donovan and the Beach Boys' Mike Love, ... more info

Guardian Music — Rider and contract from 1965 gig in California reveals band's demands including electricity, water and uniformed policeA contract and rider demonstrating both the political sensitivities and the relatively modest personal needs of The Beatles are to ... more info

Guardian Music — Listen to 35 new tracks from around the world, as chosen by the Guardian and other bloggers in the Music Alliance PactEvery month, 35 music bloggers from around the world, operating together as the Music Allliance Pact, simultaneously post a favourit... more info

Gigwise — Their contract is up for auction... more info

NME — Singer says father of pop art's death is the 'end of an era' more info

ContactMusic — Stella McCartney celebrated her 40th birthday with a star-studded party last night 13 09 11 The fashion designer - daughter of Beatles legend Sir Paul McCartney and his late wife Linda - held the bash at exclusive London venue Asprey House where s... more info

Altsounds — The official release of Matthew Sweet's new album Modern Artis fast approaching. Due out September 27 on Missing Piece Records, the tracks on the new album recalls some of this power pop legend's touchstones: The Beatles, Beach Boys and Big Star. ... more info

Guardian Music — Star's estate reveals that although he was once one of the wealthiest entertainers in the world, it had to pay off big debtsHe was once one of the wealthiest singers in the history of entertainment, but when all Michael Jackson's debts were paid off,... more info

ContactMusic — Sir Paul Mccartney has put gossip bloggers and paparazzi on high alert amid reports hes set to wed fiancee Nancy Shevell at his English farmhouse this weekend 17-18Sep11 The Beatles legend 69 proposed to New York socialite Shevell 51 in May 11 af... more info

ContactMusic — Richard Hamilton the artist who designed The Beatles iconic The White Album cover has died at the age of 89 The pop art pioneer passed away on Tuesday 13Sep11 His design for the cover of the 1968 Beatles classic was a simple white square with... more info