The Beatles Launch a Massive, $100 Million Legal War Against Counterfeiters

If successful, the lawsuit would force multiple online retailers to take down unauthorized merchandise featuring The Beatles. Apple Corps Ltd — a business entity founded by the Beatles — has launched a $100 million against fifty online sellers.  Naming…

The Beatles Surface In 1958 Film, Earliest Recording Ever

There’s nothing like police shows to inspire The Beatles’ Paul McCartney, John Lennon, and George Harrison to sing. So, when exactly did The Beatles’ John Lennon, Paul McCartney, and George Harrison first appear on film? Apparently in 1958. A local historian believes John Lennon, Paul McCartney, and his brother, Mike, appear in a vintage police […]

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Paul McCartney v. Sony/ATV: Who Owns The Rights to The Beatles?

Paul McCartney takes on Sony/ATV. The Grand Prize: Rights to The Beatles songs. The U.S. Copyright Act of 1976 states that pre-1978 tracks writers can reclaim their U.S. publishing rights 56 years after signing said rights away. In court documents obtained by DMN, Paul McCartney is taking advantage of that law as he filed a […]

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The Beatles Streams Surge In First 100 Days On Spotify

The Beatles were one of the latest to distribute their music on streaming services and only made it to the likes of Spotify, Apple Music, Tidal and some of the other key subscription services in late December last year. Despite their late move to these platforms they have managed to rack up some serious streaming […]

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Beatles ‘Anthology’ Albums Debut On Worldwide Streaming Services

As of today, volume 1-3 of The Beatles anthology is available across all streaming services. Back in the 1990’s when originally released, The Beatles Anthology collection went multi-platinum in a number of countries worldwide. The newly released songs are remastered from the original 1995 and 1996 CD volumes and include rare recordings and differing versions. All three compilation albums […]

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