George Harrison

Ustad Zakir Hussain passes away at 73, family confirms

Legendary tabla virtuoso Zakir Hussain has passed away at a hospital in San Francisco, his family announced on Monday. 

Joseph Quinn cast as George Harrison in The Beatles biopic

Acclaimed director Sam Mendes is set to bring the story of The Beatles to life in a series of highly anticipated biopics, with the latest casting news already creating a stir. According to Deadline, Joseph Quinn, best known for his breakout role in “Stranger Things”, will portray George Harrison. 

Barry Keoghan cast in Beatles biopic, says Ringo Starr

Barry Keoghan is stepping into the shoes of legendary drummer Ringo Starr in an upcoming project directed by Sam Mendes, as revealed by Starr himself.

Guitar played by John Lennon and George Harrison on ‘Help!’ to be auctioned

A rare piece of Beatles history is set to hit the auction block, as a 12-string guitar once wielded by John Lennon and George Harrison during the recording of the iconic album "Help!" goes up for sale. The acoustic Framus “Hootenanny” guitar, believed to have been lost for nearly six decades, will be auctioned by Julien’s Auctions, based in California.

Sam Mendes set to direct four separate Beatles films

Director Sam Mendes is embarking on an ambitious project that will dive into the lives of each member of “The Beatles” through four separate feature films. The movies will intersect to narrate the extraordinary journey of the iconic band, leading up to their legendary breakup in 1970, according to a press release.

Five not-so-famous things about The Beatles

One of the world's most famous music bands, The Beatles, are back 53 years after they broke up with a "new" record to be released Thursday. Here are a few lesser-known facts about the legendary quartet from Liverpool:

New Beatles song 'Now and Then' gets a little help from AI

A new Beatles song will be released next week, featuring the voice of late member John Lennon – developed using artificial intelligence, record company Universal Music Group said on Thursday.

George Harrison’s songs return home for his birthday

Recently, the solo catalogue of the singer has been moved to Dark Horse Records via BMG, a company he started in 1978. Harrison’s family now retains the rights to those records.

Scorpions to perform at Golden Jubilee Bangladesh Concert at New York’s Madison Square

Scorpions is set to perform at Madison Square Garden in New York City , just over 50 years after George Harrison organised a two-show concert for Bangladesh.

December 16, 2024
December 16, 2024

Ustad Zakir Hussain passes away at 73, family confirms

Legendary tabla virtuoso Zakir Hussain has passed away at a hospital in San Francisco, his family announced on Monday. 

December 15, 2024
December 15, 2024

Joseph Quinn cast as George Harrison in The Beatles biopic

Acclaimed director Sam Mendes is set to bring the story of The Beatles to life in a series of highly anticipated biopics, with the latest casting news already creating a stir. According to Deadline, Joseph Quinn, best known for his breakout role in “Stranger Things”, will portray George Harrison. 

November 28, 2024
November 28, 2024

Barry Keoghan cast in Beatles biopic, says Ringo Starr

Barry Keoghan is stepping into the shoes of legendary drummer Ringo Starr in an upcoming project directed by Sam Mendes, as revealed by Starr himself.

April 28, 2024
April 28, 2024

Guitar played by John Lennon and George Harrison on ‘Help!’ to be auctioned

A rare piece of Beatles history is set to hit the auction block, as a 12-string guitar once wielded by John Lennon and George Harrison during the recording of the iconic album "Help!" goes up for sale. The acoustic Framus “Hootenanny” guitar, believed to have been lost for nearly six decades, will be auctioned by Julien’s Auctions, based in California.

February 21, 2024
February 21, 2024

Sam Mendes set to direct four separate Beatles films

Director Sam Mendes is embarking on an ambitious project that will dive into the lives of each member of “The Beatles” through four separate feature films. The movies will intersect to narrate the extraordinary journey of the iconic band, leading up to their legendary breakup in 1970, according to a press release.

November 2, 2023
November 2, 2023

Five not-so-famous things about The Beatles

One of the world's most famous music bands, The Beatles, are back 53 years after they broke up with a "new" record to be released Thursday. Here are a few lesser-known facts about the legendary quartet from Liverpool:

October 27, 2023
October 27, 2023

New Beatles song 'Now and Then' gets a little help from AI

A new Beatles song will be released next week, featuring the voice of late member John Lennon – developed using artificial intelligence, record company Universal Music Group said on Thursday.

February 25, 2023
February 25, 2023

George Harrison’s songs return home for his birthday

Recently, the solo catalogue of the singer has been moved to Dark Horse Records via BMG, a company he started in 1978. Harrison’s family now retains the rights to those records.

March 30, 2022
March 30, 2022

Scorpions to perform at Golden Jubilee Bangladesh Concert at New York’s Madison Square

Scorpions is set to perform at Madison Square Garden in New York City , just over 50 years after George Harrison organised a two-show concert for Bangladesh.

August 1, 2021
August 1, 2021

50 Years of the Concert for Bangladesh: How It Came to Be

The backstory of the concert scripted in the heavens.