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Before we get into The Beatles versus Pink Floyd debate, People’s personal taste in music is such a completely subjective topic and to merely bring it up can create a lot of emotion.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / April 8

Original Beatles drummer Pete Best retires aged 83

The Beatles' original drummer Pete Best has officially retired from music. The Fab Four founder - who formed the group with John Lennon, Sir Paul McCartney and George Harrison - was sacked by manager Brian Epstein and replaced with Sir Ringo Starr in 1962, while he has continued to play live with The Pete Best Band and make convention appearances.

Entertainment News / Nerdist / April 1

'The Beatles' biopic cast: 4 fab stars for 4 massive movies

This isn’t your grandmother’s biopic. We don’t actually know what that means. But the point is that it feels like biopics have gone from stilted, boring primetime specials to lavish, award-bait affairs.

Measuring the impact The Beatles had on the world

Historical records: Albums that only get better as the years go by

Bands whose breakups shocked fans around the globe

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / April 1

Paul Mescal, Barry Keoghan, Harris Dickinson and Joseph Quinn confirmed to play The Beatles

Paul Mescal, Barry Keoghan, Harris Dickinson and Joseph Quinn's casting as The Beatles have been confirmed. Director Sir Sam Mendes is making four seperate

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20 music videos that forever changed the hip-hop landscape

When hip-hop was in its early stages, most people criticized the genre as being a fad. Yet, here we are over 50 years since its inception, and it's one of the most popular genres among fans.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / March 22

Sir Ringo Starr 'excited' to watch Beatles movies

Sir Ringo Starr is "excited" to watch Sir Sam Mendes' Beatles movies. The 59-year-old filmmaker is currently making four separate films about each member of The Beatles, and Ringo is already looking forward to watching the movies.

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The 20 greatest World War I movies

World War I was one of the biggest conflicts in human history, known as the “war to end all wars." While Hollywood has a larger fascination with World War II, there are also several great films about the First World War.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / January 23

Ringo Starr has late Beatles bandmate George Harrison to thank for new country album

Sir Ringo Starr inadvertently has his late Beatles bandmate George Harrison to thank for his new country album. The Fab Four drummer worked with T Bone Burnett on the LP, titled 'Look Up', with the American musician co-writing and producing the 11 tracks that feature.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / December 17

Ringo Starr wants The Beatles to win a Grammy for Now and Then

Ringo Starr hopes The Beatles win a Grammy for 'Now and Then'. The Fab Four returned to the charts last year with the track that was completed with the aid of artificial intelligence (AI) and Ringo hopes that the band can add to their awards collection as it is up for Record of the Year and Best Rock Performance at the Grammys in February 2025.

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20 inventions by women that changed the world

From the first mothers to walk this earth to the Spice Girls’ girl power to female leaders around the globe, Beyoncé was right. When it comes to who runs the world, it’s girls. From science to playthings and everything in between, these are the inventions by women that have changed the world.

Entertainment News / FirstCuriosity / November 29

Ringo Starr Confirms Barry Keoghan Will Portray Him In The Beatles Movie

Barry Keoghan is making a stunning comeback on screen as he is set to star in the ‘Beatles‘ film, as the former band member Ringo Starr has just confirmed.

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24 numbers in pop culture burned into the millennial mind

For boomers, it’s The Beatles declaring there were eight days a week. For Gen X, it’s Jenny’s number. But for millennials, there are more than a few songs, movies, and more that have seared certain digits into the base of their brains.

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22 times pop culture was mellow yellow

It’s the color we associate with a beautiful, sunny day, the best potassium-packed fruit, and the universally known smiley face. It’s bright, vibrant, and sparks joy, but it’s also a color widely utilized throughout pop culture, from iconic characters to musical moments.

Entertainment News / Nerdist / February 20, 2024

The Beatles Are Getting Four Connected Biopics, One for Each Band Member

Forget a hard day’s night; Sam Mendes is about to embark on a hard years-long journey. The Oscar-winner will direct four biopics about the biggest band in music history, The Beatles.

The 28 best biopics of all time

20 ways The Beatles changed the world

The 30 best Beatles songs that weren't No. 1 hits in the U.S.

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Best of the best: The 25 best greatest hits albums

It seems impossible to rank the best greatest hits collections of all time, but we gave it a go. Enjoy.

Golf News / Yardbarker / July 17, 2023

Nike golfers to wear Beatles-inspired shoes at Open Championship

Nike golfers set to wear Beatles-inspired shoes at Open Championship

The world's most infamous band hailed from Liverpool and had a rather interesting connection to the game, including the fact that Paul McCartney used to cross a golf course to get from his house to John Lennon's.

McIlroy no longer favorite to win Open Championship

Rory says he'd rather retire than play for LIV Golf

The best golfers who never won at the Masters

The 'Winners of the 2005 sports season' quiz

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Final curtain: 25 legendary career-closing albums

Often a band or musical artist doesn't know when it's time to call it a career — at least in terms of putting out studio albums, complete with original material. Sometimes they've truly reached the end of the line, while unforeseen circumstances, such as tragedy, leaves no point to moving forward.

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Paul Rudd’s most memorable roles from film and TV

Paul Rudd is basically America's sweetheart and has been in some of our favorite films and TV shows over the years. Whether in comedy or showing off his dramatic acting chops, Paul Rudd is the best. Here are some of his most memorable roles to date.

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18 essential songs about spring

Flip through the slideshow below for 18 essential songs about spring, ranging from old-school Frank Sinatra standards to more recent spring songs from Carlos Santana, U2, and Biz Markie.

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Every food & drink mentioned by The Beatles in songs

The Beatles released 13 studio albums during their decade as a band from 1960-1970. Their songs span numerous genres, including simple pop tracks to psychedelic rock tunes to dabbling in country, folk, and even a little heavy metal.

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30 classic Beatles songs that never reached No. 1 in the U.S.

20 different Beatles songs hit number one on the Billboard Hot 100 charts. And yet, that isn’t the end of the Beatles’ quality output.

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The ultimate boy band playlist

Flip through the slideshow below for 20 of the most iconic boy band songs, from classics like "I'm A Believer" by The Monkees to more modern boy band hits from BTS, the Jonas Brothers, and more.

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