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John Lennon Wanted Out Before McCartney

Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Music, Break-ups, Divorce, Rants

John Lennon and Paul McCartney during happier days

A lost interview reveals that John Lennon told Paul McCartney he wanted “a divorce” months before The Beatles split.

The dialogue between with the guitarist and singer reveals that he told his co-songwriter of his intentions to split the band in September 1969, before the release of their last album Let It Be.

Until now, it has widely been thought that Paul was responsible for the group—which also featured Ringo Starr and George Harrison—splitting, when he quit the band in April 1970. In the taped interview, John said that he told Paul when they fell out at a record company meeting.

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Parole Denied for John Lennon’s Killer

Posted by K.C. Morgan Categories: Music, Legal Issues, Breaking News

John Lennon

It was nearly three decades ago when legendary songwriter/singer/musician was gunned down in front of his apartment building in New York City. This week, Lennon’s killer was denied parole for the fifth time.

The parole request was denied this time, as it has been denied in the past, “due to concern for the public safety and welfare.” Lennon’s killer was sentenced to twenty years to life by the state of New York. The took place on December 8, 1980.

Lennon’s killer will not be named in this article, per the request of former Beatle (and Lennon’s songwriting partner) and Lennon’s widow Yoko Ono. When John Lennon was shot and killed, the two asked in a joint statement that the killer’s name never be repeated or printed. To do so would only give him the notoriety which he sought.

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Paul McCartney and Heather Mills’ Divorce Settlement

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Music, Divorce, Legal Issues, Breaking News

This St. Patty’s Day has proved to be quite a lucky one for .  Today he officially washed his hands clean of .

The former Beatle and his ex left the High Court in London today after a financial agreement was finally ironed out in their bitter divorce.  Although it was originally reported that Mills would receive somewhere in the neighborhood of $110 million, she came away with much less.  Including assets she already owned, the 40-year-old will take away approximately $50 million dollars from the marriage.  (That’s approximately $12.5 million for each year they were together.)

You can view her response to the settlement below:


Daddy will also give be giving their 4-year-old daughter, Beatrice, approximately $70,000 per year for her expenses.

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Paul McCartney Makes Heather Mills a Millionaire

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Music, Divorce, Legal Issues

Paul McCartney, Heather MillsCome next week, will not just be the most-hated women in Britain, she’ll also be one of the wealthiest.

According to UK’s Daily Mail, there may finally be an end to the -Heather Mills divorce saga.  The two, who announced their separation back in May 2006, have been negotiating in court over the past week.  The Beatle and the contender were married back in June 2002.

The Mail claims Mills is expected to receive a $110 million settlement.  That figure is based on $40 million lump sum for her, and approximately $5 million per year for the McCartney heir up until the age of 18.  (Beatrice is currently 4-years-old.)  Stella’s half-sis will also have a $2 million trust waiting for her when she comes of age.  In all, Mills will be raking in approximately $27.5 million for each year she was married to the music legend.

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