ContactMusic — THE BEATLES' classic track ALL MY LOVING was eerily playing on hospital loudspeakers as medics desperately battled to save JOHN LENNON's life.On the 30th anniversary of... more info

ContactMusic — Fans are planning to pay their respects to John Lennon, after he was shot dead 30 years ago today (08.12.10).The Beatles singer and songwriter was assassinated... more info

Totally Fuzzy — Mihai Vancea said... The Books - The Way Out (2010)- Review - There is something for everybody here; there are jokes, poetry, melodies, and a charming goofiness, witty and introspective. The Way Out is altogether a very original record that proves yo... more info

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Big Apple Music Scene — Over at The New York Times' college blog The Choice, Jacques Steinberg has compiled a number of essays that did - and did not - work well for college admissions officers. The most important lesson? Do not try to explain why Glee is better than The B... more info

Guardian Music — Hometown Liverpool to stage several events honouring former Beatle killed outside New York apartment on 8 December 1980Fans of John Lennon will mark the passing of 30 years since he was murdered outside his New York apartment, triggering a wave of gr... more info

Guardian Music — 7 December: Our Christmas countdown continues as She & Him's Zooey Deschanel and M Ward introduce their playlistTo explain their playlist, She & Him's Zooey Deschanel and M Ward wrote us a little line about each track ... She & Him's audio advent pla... more info

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L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — We are always up for a good cover song, especially when it unites celebrities for a good cause. But when it’s a bad cover song featuring yesterday's famous people, the results can be painstakingly awkward. Some Norwegian television show had... more info

Stopcryingyourheartout.com — A interview with Liam Gallagher at the site of the Beatles last ever concert in 1969 on the roof of the Apple building in London’s Savile Row was shown on ITV this evening.Liam told the programme why John Lennon had such an impact on his life and c... more info