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Winning battle band cuts single and records video

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here-is-there.jpgBy CATHERINE ROBERTS Satellite Correspondent

The winner of Satellite’s Battle of the Bands, Here Is There, didn’t have much time to celebrate the victory.On Sunday, merely nine hours after a euphoric performance and victory at the Cain’s Ballroom, Here Is There was back to work for a whirlwind recording session on the John Lennon Educational Tour Bus. The bus was stationed at Hardesty Regional Library, 8316 E. 93rd St.
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The Big Hope to be held in hometown of Beatles

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Conrad Clevlen

Four NDNU students will be traveling to Liverpool, England, for a global youth congress this summer. The Big Hope, as it is called, will take place June 4-11 at Hope University. Representing our school at the congress will be Courtney Ioimo, Nicole Arago, Christina Zigliotto and Diana Enriquez.
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What the BBC really thought about some of the biggest names in entertainment

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beatles_18008t.jpgA hit record or West End smash didn’t always guarantee a spot on the BBC – you still needed to impress the suits. Just ask the Rolling Stones. Spencer Leigh trawls the archives.

Early in their career, The Beatles were told “Paul McCartney ? no, John Lennon ? yes” by the BBC.

Early in 1962 the Beatles had an audition in Manchester for BBC radio. The producer Peter Pilbeam made comments: “Paul McCartney – no, John Lennon – yes. An unusual group, not as rocky as most. More country and western with a tendency to play music. Overall – yes.”
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Half-marathon to have Beatles theme

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marathon.jpgby Catherine Jones, Liverpool Echo

THOUSANDS of runners will take to Liverpool’s long and winding road in a Beatle-themed race this weekend.
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McCartney-Mills ruling coming in March

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A British judge will give the financial terms of Paul McCartney and Heather Mills’ divorce settlement on March 17.
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