Reno 911‘s Thomas Lennon on Thursday debuted what might become his most high-profile role yet: Tiger King‘s Joe Exotic. Lennon appeared on CBS’ The Late Show With Stephen Colbert in character as the Netflix docuseries’ titular big cat breeder/abuser. Exotic came to Colbert via satellite from jail, where he is “currently serving 22 years’ worth […]
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Antiques Roadshow guest in shock as John Lennon and Yoko Ono drawing is worth fortune
Antiques Roadshow expert Hilary Kay delivered a whopping valuation for the portrait of singer and activist John Lennon and his partner Yoko Ono. The portrait was done shortly after their wedding and famous “bed-in” in 1969 and was described it as a “cracking item“. Explaining the history around how they came to have the painting, the guest explained: “Both of my parents worked in television and this is […]
The Beatles EXCLUSIVE: Here's how John Lennon would defuse ARGUMENTS with Paul McCartney
John and Paul had one of the most famous songwriting partnerships in music history. But while they introduced the world to many of The Beatles’ greatest songs, it wasn’t always an easy ride during their creative process. Now Paul’s official biographer Barry Miles, who is working on The People’s Beatles Project to crowdsource an archive of […]
The Beatles: Paul McCartney SPEAKS on Yoko Ono’s influence on John Lennon quitting band
Back in 1970 The Beatles split after a decade together becoming what is probably the most influential band in history. And over the years there have been all kinds of rumours surrounding what caused the breakup. McCartney and Lennon certainly had a clash and fans have debated how much of an influence Yoko Ono, John’s […]
When John Lennon Almost Sailed to His Death
Welcome to The Thread, OZY’s brand new weekly podcast, unlocking a series of linked histories starting with the murder of John Lennon and stretching all the way back to the Russian Revolution. Subscribe now to follow The Thread on Apple or on OZY.com. Many men do something bold or adventurous as they approach the age […]
WATCH Paul McCartney talk about LSD use: Lennon was 'miffed' because HE used it first
On the anniversary of one of the most important albums in music history, a new film reveals the real men behind the biggest band of all time. New film It Was Fifty Years Ago Today! The Beatles: Sgt. Pepper & Beyond, includes incredible archive film and interviews. John Lennon has always maintained that Lucy In […]
Aaron Lennon sectioned: What do we know so far? What is the Mental Health Act?
The 30-year-old was taken to hospital on Sunday to be assessed after police were called to Eccles Old Road in Salford. Lennon last played for Everton as a second-half substitute in the goalless home draw against Middlesbrough on February 11 – although he was in the matchday squad for the March 18 home win over […]
Everton winger Aaron Lennon detained under the Mental Health Act – report
Everton player Lennon, 30, is said to have been detained on Sunday afternoon by police. The Daily Mail claim officers were called to a location in Salford amid concerns over his state of mind. Everton issued a statement on Tuesday that said: “Aaron Lennon is currently receiving care and treatment for a stress-related illness. “The […]
Star Wars news: Song written by Carrie Fisher before death released by Sean Lennon LISTEN
Apart from playing Princess Leia, Fisher was a prominent script doctor and writer. Now John Lennon’s son has revealed how he and the late Star Wars actress wrote lyrics to a tune called Bird Song together. The 41-year-old musician posted the song on SoundCloud over the weekend, along with a statement. It read: “Carrie and […]
Sean Ono Lennon and Willow Smith Share a Song Lennon Wrote with Carrie Fisher
Sean Ono Lennon has shared a song he wrote alongside the late Carrie Fisher, recorded with Willow Smith. The musician wrote on Soundcloud: Carrie and I wrote this song years ago. When she died I just felt I had to record it. This is only a demo unmixed, we only had a few hours to record it. […]