Suspected member of IS 'Beatles' jailed for terrorist offences

Paul McCartney Is Britain’s First Billionaire Musician

Paul McCartney Is Britain’s , First Billionaire Musician. The 'Sunday Times' Rich List was released on May 17, ABC News reports. The former Beatles member is now the first U.K. musician to achieve billionaire status. He's reportedly worth 1 billion pounds ($1.27 billion). The British publication calculated that the 81-year-old's wealth grew by 50 million pounds due to his 2023 Got Back tour. the increasing value of his music and Beyoncé's cover of "Blackbird.". the increasing value of his music and Beyoncé's cover of "Blackbird.". "Now and Then," the last Beatles song, also topped music charts after being released in November. McCartney was number 165 on the list. The title of richest Brit, with 37 billion pounds, was awarded to Gopi Hinduja and his family, owners of Hinduja Group. Other notable names on the list include Elton John (470 million pounds). King Charles III (610 million pounds) and J.K. Rowling (945 million pounds). King Charles III (610 million pounds) and J.K. Rowling (945 million pounds)

Taylor Swift's 'The Tortured Poets Department' Has Best Streaming Week Ever

Taylor Swift's 'The Tortured Poets Department' , Has Best Streaming Week Ever. Associated Press reports that Taylor Swift's latest album 'The Tortured Poets Department' has continued to dominate. . In the week following its release, Swift's 11th album hit number one on the Billboard 200 chart. The accomplishment ties Swift with Jay-Z for having 14 number one albums, the second most, compared to The Beatles who hold the record with 19 number one albums. . The accomplishment ties Swift with Jay-Z for having 14 number one albums, the second most, compared to The Beatles who hold the record with 19 number one albums. . The accomplishment ties Swift with Jay-Z for having 14 number one albums, the second most, compared to The Beatles who hold the record with 19 number one albums. . The 31-track double album has already amassed 2.61 million equivalent album units, with 1.91 million of those coming from traditional album sales. The 31-track double album has already amassed 2.61 million equivalent album units, with 1.91 million of those coming from traditional album sales. Bolstering those traditional album sales, which include downloads, CDs and cassettes, the album had the highest vinyl sales in modern history, accounting for 859,000 units. Bolstering those traditional album sales, which include downloads, CDs and cassettes, the album had the highest vinyl sales in modern history, accounting for 859,000 units. The album has also already become the top-selling album of 2024, surpassing Beyoncé's 'Cowboy Carter,' which sold 228,000 units. The album has also already become the top-selling album of 2024, surpassing Beyoncé's 'Cowboy Carter,' which sold 228,000 units. According to Luminate, the album also hit 891.34 million streams, which registered as the biggest streaming week for an album ever. . According to Luminate, the album also hit 891.34 million streams, which registered as the biggest streaming week for an album ever. . My mind is blown. I’m completely floored by the love you’ve shown this album. , Taylor Swift, via X. 2.6 million are you actually serious? Thank you for listening, streaming, and welcoming Tortured Poets into your life. Feeling completely overwhelmed, Taylor Swift, via X. The album has also broken the highest single-week for an album, eclipsing Drake's 'Scorpion,' which had 745.92 million in 2018

‘Let It Be’ Beatles Documentary Heads to Disney+

‘Let It Be’ Beatles Documentary , Heads to Disney+. On April 16, Disney+ announced that a remastered version of Michael Lindsay-Hogg's 1970 documentary will stream on its platform beginning May 8, The Verge reports. . On April 16, Disney+ announced that a remastered version of Michael Lindsay-Hogg's 1970 documentary will stream on its platform beginning May 8, The Verge reports. . The film chronicles the Fab Four recording their album, 'Let It Be,' before breaking up soon after. . Lindsay-Hogg said that when the band split, it "very much darkened the perception of the film" when it was originally released. But when he saw Peter Jackson's work on 'The Beatles: Get Back,' he was motivated to allow the re-release of his own film. . Jackson's Park Road Post Production will remaster original footage for 'Let It Be' as well. . AI tools will be used to remaster audio. Jackson said that he is "absolutely thrilled" about the new project and considers 'Let It Be' and 'Get Back' to be "one epic story, finally completed after five decades.". The two projects support and enhance each other, Peter Jackson, via statement. 'Let It Be' is the climax of 'Get Back,' while 'Get Back' provides a vital missing context for 'Let It Be.' , Peter Jackson, via statement. 'Let It Be' is the climax of 'Get Back,' while 'Get Back' provides a vital missing context for 'Let It Be.' , Peter Jackson, via statement. Michael Lindsay-Hogg was unfailingly helpful and gracious while I made 'Get Back' and it’s only right that his original movie has the last word...looking and sounding far better than it did in 1970, Peter Jackson, via statement

Paul McCartney Praises Beyoncé’s 'Blackbird' Cover

Paul McCartney , Praises Beyoncé’s , 'Blackbird' Cover. CNN reports that Paul McCartney recently took to Instagram to praise Beyoncé's cover of 'Blackbird.'. CNN reports that Paul McCartney recently took to Instagram to praise Beyoncé's cover of 'Blackbird.'. I think she does a magnificent version of it and it reinforces the civil rights message that inspired me to write the song in the first place, Paul McCartney, via Instagram. I think she does a magnificent version of it and it reinforces the civil rights message that inspired me to write the song in the first place, Paul McCartney, via Instagram. The 1969 Beatles track was written by McCartney amid the U.S. civil rights movement of the 1960s. The 1969 Beatles track was written by McCartney amid the U.S. civil rights movement of the 1960s. The music legend said the song was originally inspired by the Little Rock Nine, a group of Black students who became the first to desegregate schools in Arkansas in the late 1950s. The music legend said the song was originally inspired by the Little Rock Nine, a group of Black students who became the first to desegregate schools in Arkansas in the late 1950s. Anything my song and Beyoncé’s fabulous version can do to ease racial tension would be a great thing and makes me very proud, Paul McCartney, via Instagram. In his post, McCartney urged , "anyone who has not heard it yet to check it out.". CNN reports that Beyoncé's cover is amplified by four up-and-coming Black artists: . Tanner, Adell. Tiera, Kennedy. Brittney, Spencer. Reyna, Roberts

Two men face trial next year over alleged spying for China

Christopher Berry, 32, and Christopher Cash, 29, have appeared at the Old Bailey accused of providing prejudicial information to China. They have been told they will face trial next year. Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Reading terror attack families ‘trust’ judge to give answers

The father of one of the Reading terror attack victims said the families are trusting the judge to make recommendations at the inquest conclusion that will “prevent other families from facing the pain, heartbreak and loss that we must live with every day”. Speaking outside of the Old Bailey on Friday morning, Gary Furlong, the father of James, said: “It is now almost four years since our boys, James, Joseph and David were taken from us in the murderous terror attack by Khairi Saadallah in Forbury Gardens. We waited patiently while the criminal trial and appeal by Saadallah ran their course. We have listened to six weeks of evidence at the inquest into our boys’ death." Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Woman shot outside police station ‘unlawfully killed’

A woman who was shot dead outside a police station 21 years ago was unlawfully killed, a jury has concluded. Sabina Rizvi was 25 when she was shot and killed by unidentified assailants in March 2003 outside Bexleyheath police station in south-east London. An inquest into Ms Rizvi's death at the Old Bailey has been looking into whether officers at Bexleyheath police station knew that a gangland feud posed a risk to Sabina's life. The coroner today concluded that there was insufficient evidence to support that. Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Bengaluru Blast: NIA Arrests Prime Suspects Behind Rameshwaram Cafe Blast | Oneindia News

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) detained Mussavir Hussain Shazib and Abdul Matheen Taahaa, key suspects in the Bengaluru cafe blast. Muzammil Shareef was also arrested for aiding the blast. Associated with ISIS modules, they were involved in various terror activities. The blast injured nine, emphasizing the urgency of apprehending remaining suspects. #NIA #RameshwaramCafeBlast #MussavirHussainShazib #Tahaa #Bengalurunews #NIAnews #WestBengal #Indianews #Oneindia #Oneindianews ~ED.101~

Moscow Attack: Iran alerted Russia to security threat before the concert hall attack | Oneindia

According to three informed sources, Iran alerted Russia about a significant "terrorist operation" potentially targeting its territory prior to the tragic concert hall massacre near Moscow last month. The deadly attack, deemed the deadliest within Russia in two decades, saw gunmen unleash a hail of automatic gunfire upon concert attendees at Crocus City Hall on March 22, resulting in the loss of at least 144 lives. The Islamic State militant group claimed responsibility for the violence. #Iran #Russia #MoscowAttack #IranAlertedRussia #MoscowAttackAlertIran #CrocusCityHallAttack #MoscowConvertHallAttack #VladimirPutin #EbrahimRaisi ~HT.178~PR.152~ED.103~GR.125~