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on January 01, 2021

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Ringo Talks to the (New York) Times

The New York Times today has a long feature story on Ringo on the occasion of his 85th birthday, coming up July 7. Here's a snippet mentioning the upcoming quartet of Beatles biodocs: THESE DAYS, Starr’s life is less hectic. Though he and Bach used to own “several houses in several countries,” they now spend most of their time in the Los Angeles home they’ve owned since 1992. Professionally, too, Starr has streamlined. Acting — and co-starring with such varied company as Peter Sellers, Marlon Brando and Thomas the Tank Engine — used to be one of his main gigs, but aside from the occasional voice-acting role, Starr said he’s not particularly interested in that anymore. Does he miss it? “I don’t barely, no. I’m just playing now, live and in the studio making records.” He will, however, soon be back on the big screen, in a manner of speaking. In April, Starr flew to London to meet with Sam Mendes, the filmmaker who has taken on the ambitious task of directing four upcoming Beatles b...

Listen: Newly Released 'Sound Board' Recording of the Beatles Live in Essen, Germany, June 25, 1966

Watch: Restored Color Film of Beatles Live in Milan, 1965

0:00 Opening Acts/ Introduction Songs filmed: 0:36 - Twist and Shout 0:45 - She's a Woman 1:38 - I'm A Loser 1:56 - Can't Buy Me Love 2:51 - Baby's in Black 3:38 - I Wanna Be Your Man

Former 'Harry Potter' Exec Tom Greene Named CEO of Beatles' Apple Corps

Via the official news release: London - 1st July, 2025 – Today, Apple Corps Ltd. announces the appointment of Tom Greene as Chief Executive Officer, effective September 2025. Since 1968, Apple Corps Ltd.has overseen The Beatles’ creative and business interests. During that time The Beatles – John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr – have been a pioneering creative force, bringing the band’s music to billions of fans. Only the third CEO in Apple Corps’ storied history, British executive Tom Greene’s experience and vision perfectly position him to continue that legacy, whilst expanding The Beatles’ creative horizons. Greene has previously fulfilled operating roles for the Harry Potter franchise, including stints running both Pottermore Publishing and Wizarding World Digital, a joint venture between Warner Bros and Pottermore. At the time he left Wizarding World Digital, the Harry Potter Fan Club had grown to over 50 million members, supported by immersive digital ex...

Vintage Picture Sleeve for the Beatles' 'Paperback Writer/Rain,' Sweden

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