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Yoko Ono Says Being a Beatle's Wife is a 'Difficult' Life

Will Harris — Thu, 16 May 2013 14:49:12 +0000

As part of Yoko Ono's UK press blitz for her efforts as curator of the 2013 Meltdown Festival in London, the 80-year-old artist/activist acknowledged the pressures inherent in her marriage to the late John Lennon, describing being married to a Beatle as "the most difficult thing to be."

40 Years Ago: John Lennon Ordered to Leave the US by Immigration Authorities

Dave Swanson — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 15:31:17 +0000

On March 23, 1973, John Lennon was issued an order by US immigration authorities to leave the United States. He was given 60 days to do so. The reason given for the deportation stemmed from his conviction in 1968 in England for possession of marijuana; however, as we now know, it had more to do with the Nixon administration's general fear of Lennon, his political views and his influence. Lennon's wife, Yoko Ono, was, however, granted permanent residence at the time.

Yoko Ono Urges New Gun Control Laws

Jeff Giles — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 18:41:47 +0000

Since John Lennon was shot and killed on Dec. 8, 1980, his widow Yoko Ono has devoted herself to campaigning for stricter gun control legislation -- so it's only fitting that yesterday (March 21), Ono celebrated what should have been their 44th wedding anniversary by issuing a poignant reminder of what's at stake in the ongoing battle over our interpretation of the Second Amendment.

Yoko Ono's New Clothing Line is Super Weird, Nobody is Surprised

Jackie Mancini — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 01:33:45 +0000

Oh, Yoko. Not sure what we were expecting when we heard that Yoko Ono was debuting her new line of men’s fashions for Opening Ceremony, but this is even better than we imagined. Boob drawings on sweatshirts and crotch handprint pants? Yoko Ono is the coolest, weirdest little alien of all time. The collection was inspired [...]

Mark David Chapman To Face Parole Board For The 7th Time This Week [VIDEO]-[POLL]

Jon Michaels — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 02:15:30 +0000

Mark David Chapman was sentenced to 20 years to life after pleading guilty to second-degree murder of John Lennon, outside Lennon's apartment in Manhattan on December 8th, 1980.

George Harrison Doc Coming To HBO [VIDEO]

Jon Michaels — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 12:30:20 +0000

Martin Scorsese got the honor of putting George Harrison’s life on film with his forthcoming two-part documentary George Harrison: Living in a Material World. The documentary will air on HBO in October featuring new interviews with Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Yoko Ono, George Martin, and Eric Clapton, plus more of George’s Friends and other artist. Classic George Harrison: [...]

Brad Pitt, Starring In John Lennon Biopic?

Jon Michaels — Tue, 11 Jan 2011 04:43:46 +0000

Brad Pitt is set to star in and produce a biopic on John Lennon. ContactMusic.com reports Brad has met with Yoko Ono and she has given the project her blessing.