John Lennon Time Capsules Approved by Yoko Ono
An invitation has gone out to fill three time capsules being created to mark what would have been John Lennon 's 70th birthday. Organisers plan for the capsules to contain music from the artist's post- Beatles career along with fan contributions. One will be stored at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, Ohio, with the remainder left at two so-far undisclosed locations connected to Lennon. All three will be re-opened in 30 years time on Oct. 9, 2040, to mark the centenary of his...
Lady Gaga Strikes A Naked Pose On The Cover Of Vanity Fair
Forget no pants! On the cover of the September issue of Vanity Fair , Lady GaGa has forgotten all her clothes altogether. (I think?) It’s the magazine’s annual style issue, and no one has done more to pioneer trends like Latex in day time, phone hair, and spiked shoulders than her Royal GaGa. She was photographed by Nick Knight for the story, which appears to be called, “Naked Came the World’s No. 1 Pop Star.” Hello, double entendre. I’d say her look her...
Lennon's 70th marked with time capsule
The John Lennon Time Capsule Project will see the singer's post-Beatles recordings preserved until 2040. Fans are being invited to send birthday wishes, commentary, performances and thoughts on the star's legacy in the months leading up to his birthday on October 9. According to NME , Lennon's widow Yoko Ono said: "I am delighted to support this effort to help share John's music and messages of peace and love with the Children of today and tomorrow. "I know that John's work, life and dreams...
Will Mark David Chapman Get Parole 30 Years After Killing John Lennon?
, the man who shot and killed John Lennon nearly 30 years ago, is up for Parole next week. It's the sixth time since he was imprisoned, and Yoko Ono is fighting it once again. The last time he was up for Parole, in 2008, he was denied "due to concern for the Public Safety and welfare." I can't imagine much has changed in the past two years. Chapman was originally sentenced to 20 years to life after gunning down Lennon on December 8, 1980, in New York. He has served 29 years of the...
Asphalt Orchestra concert
The 12-piece marching street band will perofrm at Lincoln Center as part of the Out of Doors Festival. Expect to hear compositions by Yoko Ono, among other composers. The concert is free; call 212
