The Independent — Ringo Starr, the former Beatles drummer, is releasing his first self-produced album, Y Not on January 12. more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Ringo Starr will promote his upcoming album "Y Not" with a Jan. 19 performance and interview at downtown's Grammy Museum. But don't get too excited -- the event is sold out. An advance members-only sale lasted all of 15 minutes,... more info

411 Mania — Surviving Beatles collaborate for new Ringo album... more info

Guardian Music — Artist Sam Taylor-Wood surprises us with an old-fashioned, affecting film exploring John Lennon's early years, writes Philip FrenchAs composers, performers, producers and the subjects of documentaries, John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and... more info

Rolling Stone — With his new album Y Not due out in January 12th, Ringo Starr recently chatted with LP33.tv about one of the more anticipated tracks on the LP, a collaboration with his former Beatles bandmate Paul McCartney called “Walk With Me.” As Rolling Ston... more info

Rolling Stone — John Lennon’s star on Hollywood’s Walk of Fame has temporarily vanished. Los Angeles blog LAist noted its absence and theorizes the square could be out for cleaning or being prepared for the addition of fellow Beatle Ringo Starr’s star, which w... more info

Guardian Music — A brass star commemorating the Beatles legend has disappeared from the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los AngelesWhether it's the work of thieves, vandals or cleaning crews, John Lennon's Hollywood Walk of Fame star has mysteriously disappeared. According... more info

Stopcryingyourheartout.com — The Beatles legend has been swamped with guestlist requests for his gig at London's O2 tonight - and there isn't enough room at the inn.The famous faces will be out in force, that's Ringo Starr, Madonna, Gary Barlow, Noel Gallagher, Chris Martin, Kat... more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — The former Beatle says he's tried, but it's too crazy. more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Ringo Starr could probably use a little help from his friends -- to learn how to play Rock Band. The legendary Beatles drummer said in a recent interview with LP33 that he's never played the game. "I think the game... more info