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on January 22, 2026

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Original Sgt. Pepper cutout of actor Tony Curtis

What is reportedly the original cardboard cutout of actor Tony Curtis recently surfaced in an eBay auction. Here are pics with the actor, who autographed the back of the cutout.

Beatles' "Man from the motor trade" passes away

Terry Doran with John Lennon Beatles historian Mark Lewisohn today reports the passing of Beatles' associate Terry Doran. Doran, a Liverpool car dealer, was friends with Brian Epstein before Epstein started managing the Beatles. The pair formed Bydor Cars (a combination of their names) in 1965 in part because the Beatles and Brian's other acts were buying so many vehicles with their newfound riches. The Beatles all purchased cars, including a selection of custom Minis and sports cars, via Brydor. It's said that Doran inspired the line "m eeting a man from the motor trade" in the song "She's Leaving Home" on the Sgt. Pepper album, but Paul McCartney, in his memoir, "Many Years from Now," denied this, saying "it was just fiction, like the sea captain in 'Yellow Submarine,' they weren't real people." According to John Lennon, Doran helped him find a rhyme for "t hough the holes were rathe...

I Read the News This Week: Beatles News Roundup

News not included in our other posts this week: Goldmine : Goldmine's Winter print issue bundled with John Lennon and Yoko Ono postcards NME : Paul Mescal says fans “will benefit from knowing as little as possible” ahead of new Beatles biopics Indiana Gazette : Couple builds Beatles-themed yellow submarine Airbnb Liverpool Echo : One man's 'dream' has left world-famous Liverpool landmark empty for 23 years The Guide - Liverpool : John Lennon’s old school opens for tours for the first time Chicago Maroon : Sounds Echo at "Yoko Ono: Music of the Mind" Rolling Stone : New Book ‘George Martin: The Scores’ Reveals How the Beatles Producer Did It New York Post : Rare Beatles autographs and George Harrison’s broken guitar string could sell for thousands at auction NME : Paul McCartney pays tribute to Bob Weir: “A great musician who inspired many people”

Watch Ringo Starr's January 2026 Update - New Tour and Country Album on the Way

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Vintage Beatles Pic: Paul and John

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