CNN Showbiz — When John Lennon remarked in 1966 that the Beatles were then "bigger than Jesus" his comments prompted outrage in the U.S. But this weekend the Vatican's newspaper paid tribute to the band on the 40th anniversary of the release of their "White Album"... more info

Buffalo News, New York — Many famous Beatles tunes are based on real people and actual events. John Lennon and Paul McCartney frequently turned to their childhood, their family -- and even their pets -- for inspiration. Here are some examples: more info

Buffalo News, New York — LONDON -- Eleanor Rigby: fact or fiction? more info

Mojo 4 Music — Beatles vs iTunes! China vs GN'R! Eli Reed tours the UK! more info

Stopcryingyourheartout.com — Earlier this month, Noel Gallagher opined that he abhors comparisons to a certain outfit from Oxford. "The biggest criticism that the music press has against us is that we're not Radiohead," the Oasis guitarist told Plavi Radio in Zagreb, Croatia. "C... more info

All About Jazz — LONDON (Reuters) - Talks to put The Beatles' catalog on Apple's iTunes online music store have stalled, former Fab Four member Paul McCartney told the BBC. The Beatles is one of the few big acts left whose music is not available on iTunes, but the s... more info

Pop Matters — How the Beatles fell into avant garde hell with 1968’s unreleased Wide Album. more info

Topix — Eleanor Rigby - fact or fiction? That question, which has bedevilled Beatles' fans for decades, may be answered in part by a 1911 hospital payroll sheet to be auctioned in London Thursday. more info

Radio Exile — Read this brief interview with Bon Iver [Buzzgrinder] Then buy his new 12″ EP entitled, Blood Bank, upon release in January.  Record buyers will receive a digital download coupon [Each Note Secure] Brooklyn trio Vivian Girls offering a “Surfâ€... more info

Perez Hilton — On Monday, Sir Paul McCartney said that negotiations had stalled between the Beatles's holding company and EMI regarding digital downloads of their songs. According to Paul, the Beatles have been pushing for a download deal, "but there are a couple o... more info