the Beatles
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‘American Idol’: The Beatles Survive — But Will a Sobbing J.Lo Be Back?
For a generation whose musical tastes range from the likes of Justin Bieber all the way to “Glee’s” covers of Justin Bieber, the contestants did a commendable job
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Guy Hands’ $7B Acquisition of EMI Music Plays Its Final Notes
As the drum beats toward a March deadline on billions of debt, the recorded music giant’s owner and his lender begin their last dance
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A Superlawyer Returns, a Pop Icon Dies — a Will Is Discovered
In death, Michael Jackson once again is getting the most out of Branca, highlighted by a record-setting $275 million in first-year posthumous earnings
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Fired, the Superlawyer Returns to Bail Jackson Out — for a Price
Branca was in, he was out, and he was in again. But the relationship would never be the same — over money
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How Jackson Snagged His Prized Possession: the Beatles Songs
Part 3: Put together by his superlawyer, John Branca, the bid, at $47.5 million, was the richest ever — with a few personal bonuses to sweeten the pot
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How a Music Superlawyer Goaded Michael Jackson Into ‘Thriller’
Second in a series: John G. Branca is a kingmaker whose greatest creation well may be himself
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How Michael Jackson Nearly Lost His Prized Music Catalog
Part 1: The superlawyer who now rules Jackson’s estate once tried to profit from selling his prized possession to an investment bank
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Beatles on iTunes: 450,000 Albums, 2M Songs
A week after John, Paul, George & Ringo finally debuted on Apple’s online store, sales hit $10M, with “Abbey Road” the top album seller
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Report: iTunes, Meet the Beatles! Apple Gets Fab Four Catalog
Apple’s big announcement Tuesday will be the acquisition of the Beatles catalog, the Wall Street Journal reports
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John Lennon and the Immortal, Revolutionary #9
Hollyblog: He was born on Oct. 9, met Yoko on Nov. 9, was killed on Dec. 9 — at least, on English time — and that’s just the beginning
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Al Pacino to Play Phil Spector in Mamet HBO Film
The Oscar-winning actor’s “You Don’t Know Jack” director Barry Levinson will executive produce the untitled project
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Imagine This Birthday Present: Tens of Millions for the Lennon Estate
For his 70th birthday Saturday, remastered releases, new films, $11,000 guitars and $27,000 pens will push the former Beatle’s brand to new heights
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‘Rock Band 3’ Makers Shoot Down Leaked Set List
Is the 83-song list for real or “bad information”? Read and decide for yourself
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Yoko: Don’t Hold Your Breath for Beatles on iTunes
Lennon’s wife tells Reuters that negotiations are ongoing to release the Fab Four’s albums digitally