ContactMusic — Yoko Ono is set to hand out 20000 12500 in scholarships as part of a songwriting competition launched in memory of her late husband John Lennon Aspiring songwriters have been asked to submit original compositions for the contest and the three best e.... more info

ContactMusic — John Lennons son Julian is reluctant to have children of his own as he doesnt want a repeat of his own complicated relationship with his father Julian now 48 was just five years old when the Beatles star split from his mother Cynthia for Yoko Ono and... more info

ContactMusic — Yoko Ono had a royal encounter on Thursday 01Dec11 when The Queen visited the new Museum of Liverpool in England Ono was invited to be part of the visit to honour her late husband John Lennon and his band The Beatles who feature heavily at the museum... more info

Guardian Music — Louise Harrison says she has a 'duty to get the truth out'As fans mark the 10th anniversary of George Harrison's death, his sister is writing a book about his life. "So much garbage has been written about George and the Beatles," Louise Harrison said... more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — When they're not writing ingenious melodies or destroying Maybachs for art's sake, rock stars and rappers do everyday things like greet the cable man, go fishing and decorate cookies. Or so the Internet has helpfully confirmed for us in the... more info

Guardian Music — Originally published in the Guardian on 29 November 1968John Lennon, one of the Beatles, was fined £150 with 20 guineas costs at Marylebone Court in London yesterday after admitting possessing the drug cannabis. A charge against him of obstructing ... more info

Guardian Music — List of chores shows 'everyday-ness' of ex-Beatle, including visit from cable engineer and reminder to get more marmaladeWhen John Lennon put pen to paper, the result was usually inspired and occasionally sublime. But not always.A to-do list written ... more info

ContactMusic — A list of errands written by John Lennon is expected to fetch at least 4000 2500 when it goes up for auction this week begs28Nov11 The scribbled note includes odd jobs like buying marmalade putting back his son Seans mattress and asking his pal... more info

LargeHeartedBoy — Weekend Edition gets fan feedback about Jeff Mangum's current solo tour. "I guess this is equivalent to hearing that, like, John Lennon has been resurrected and is performing a concert in Baltimore," Kelly said. Comics writer Alan Moore talks to... more info

Perez Hilton — A star-studded CD collection of Bob Dylan cover songs is being released to benefit Amnesty International. The four CD collection will feature all new or unreleased songs except for the title track, Chimes of Freedom. Releasing January 24, 2011, the p... more info