The Beatles

The Beatles are one of the bestselling and most recognizable bands of all time. Over 60 years after their debut, The Beatles are still winning awards, and this time it’s partially thanks to artificial intelligence. What Happened: In June 2023, surviving Beatles member Paul McCartney announced...

On August 28, 1964, following their sold-out show at the Forest Hills Stadium in Queens, The Beatles had an encounter that would reset their creative compass forever. In a room at the Delmonico Hotel in Manhattan, Bob Dylan introduced the Fab Four to cannabis – a move some say shaped the...

In a 2003 interview, Apple Inc.’s late co-founder Steve Jobs revealed that his strategy for building successful teams was inspired by an English rock band, The Beatles. What Happened: While appearing on CBS’s 60 Minutes Overtime, Jobs compared the dynamics of the Beatles to effective...

Fans of The Beatles might have to set aside eight days a week to see a collection of movies about the four members of the legendary band. Here's a look at the recent news of four different Beatles movies being made to highlight the “Fab Four.” What Happened: The Beatles are no strangers...

Renowned director Peter Jackson is making his directorial debut in the music video world with the Beatles' final song, "Now and Then." According to The Guardian, the video will include previously unseen footage of the iconic band, showcasing a few seconds of the Beatles...

Often called the greatest band to ever exist, The Beatles spent the better part of the late 1960s breaking up, after creating some of the most timeless classics which have inspired generations. Now, Paul McCartney, one of the two remaining Beatles members who are still alive, told BBC 4 Radio on...

Each week, Benzinga compiles the latest entertainment news into a cohesive column for your consideration. Read on for the latest updates — both useful and irreverent. Surprise, Surprise. While he was in office, former president and all-around good sport Donald Trump pressured Walt Disney Co...

Members of two of the biggest rock and roll bands of all time could be teaming up on new music.  What Happened: Two of the biggest bands in the world since their launch in the 1960s are The Beatles, who broke up in 1970, and The Rolling Stones, who continue to tour. The two...

One of the surviving members of legendary band The Beatles has announced a new sale of non-fungible tokens and a metaverse connected to the artwork. Here are the details. What Happened: Beatles drummer Ringo Starr announced the launch of “Ringo Starr NFT Collection, The Creative Mind of a...

The long wait is over to see what Bill Ackman will acquire with the Pershing Square Tontine Holdings (NYSE: PSTH) SPAC. Ackman confirmed the company it had been in discussions with Friday morning while also announcing another target could be on the way. The SPAC Deal: Pershing Square Tontine...

Tencent Holding/ADR (OTC: TCEHY) is buying a stake in the world's largest music company, the company behind recording artists Ariana Grande and Billie Eilish, among others. The Chinese tech and entertainment conglomerate said it is buying a 10% stake in Universal Music Group from Vivendi SA (...

It was a tough week for cannabis, but a very good week for psychedelics and hemp. Four major cities took significant steps toward the decriminalization of psilocybin mushrooms and other psychedelic plants. Meanwhile, the United States Department of Agriculture released interim regulations for...

Vinyl records are making a comeback among the youngest generation of music listeners, and the hobby of collecting classic records isn’t as cheap as it may seem. Listeners may still be able to find 50-cent records in the bargain bin of a local thrift store or at the yard sale down the street,...

On this day in 1967, "Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" was the No. 1 selling LP, just a few days removed from its May 26 debut and a day prior to the June 1 U.S. debut. And, to celebrate this 50-year milestone, Benzinga is dusting off the old LPs and revisiting the best of the Beatles. Music...

It was once tragically hip to abhor The Beatles’ “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band.” It’s even hipper today to still hate it. It was 50 years ago on June 1 (to join the rest of the world in paraphrasing the record’s signature lyric) that the lads from...