L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — In commemoration of what would have been John Lennon’s 70th birthday on Oct. 9, the ex-Beatle’s solo catalog will be reissued in remastered editions along with a newly stripped-down remix of his and Yoko Ono’s 1980 album, “Double Fantasy.” ... more info

All About Jazz — EMI Music will commemorate the 70th anniversary of John Lennon's birth Oct. 5 with a flight of new releases, including a stripped-down remix of the late ex-Beatle's bestselling album, a hits compilation, a themed four-CD box and a comprehensive 11-CD... more info

Crazed Hits — Entertainment attorney Peter Shukat, whose clients include Yoko Ono and the estate of Miles Davis. You can watch the full interview here. • Add Crazed Hits on Facebook: Click here • Follow Crazed Hits on Twitter: Click here • Add Crazed Hits ... more info

NME — Memorabilia from Michael Jackson, The Who and the Sex Pistols also went under the hammer at Christie's more info

Guardian Music — A clan with star-studded music connectionsIn their book Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon (1996), Craig Fass, Brian Turtle and Mike Ginelli explain how they came up with the once-popular Kevin Bacon Game as college students. The Kevin Bacon Game was a point... more info

BBC News - UK — A caricature by John Lennon of the singer and wife Yoko Ono drawn during their 1969 "bed-in" sells for £37,000. more info

Scotsman.com — A SELF-portrait cartoon of John Lennon and wife Yoko Ono drafted during their infamous 1969 "bed-in" sold for more than £37,000 at auction yesterday. more info

The Mirror — A self-portrait cartoon of John Lennon and wife Yoko Ono drafted during their infamous 1969 "bed-in" has sold for more than £37,000 at auction. more info

The Mirror — A self-portrait cartoon of John Lennon and wife Yoko Ono drafted during their infamous 1969 "bed-in" has sold for more than £37,000 at auction. more info

Guardian Music — Hats (and indeed every other garment) off to Christopher Eccleston's performance as the legendary BeatleI used to know someone who was obsessed with either/or questions, and thought people could be defined by a series of them. You know: Corrie or Eas... more info