In jail for 31 years, Lennon killer up for parole again
August 19th, 2012 - 9:50 pm ICT by IANS
London, Aug 19 (IANS) Mark Chapman, who was jailed in 1981 for the murder of John Lennon, is up for parole for the seventh time and may be released, a ... Read more...
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Mark Chapman falls for Twitter prank
December 21st, 2011 - 9:48 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
London, Dec 21 (THAINDIAN NEWS) BBC is being criticized for not properly vetting contents that viewers send on its shows after Radio 5 Live presenter Mark Chapman fell for the “I McHunt” ... Read more...
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John Lennon’s never before seen art work to go on display
February 21st, 2011 - 5:38 pm ICT by ANI
London, Feb 21 (ANI): Late Beatles member John Lennon's never before seen artwork is set to go on display in a new exhibition.The Art of John Lennon will feature prints of Lennon's ... Read more...
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Construction on Bloodhound ’supercar’ to begin this week
February 8th, 2011 - 6:27 pm ICT by ANI
London, Feb 8 (ANI): British engineers will this week begin construction on what they hope will be the world's fastest car.Called Bloodhound, it's designed to reach a record-breaking 1,000mph.The British car will ... Read more...
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Brad Pitt in talks to play John Lennon?
January 8th, 2011 - 12:25 am ICT by IANS
London, Jan 7 (IANS) Hollywood actor Brad Pitt is reportedly in talks to produce and star in a biopic about the life of legendary Beatle John Lennon.The 47-year-old actor is believed ... Read more...
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Pitt to play John Lennon in biopic
January 7th, 2011 - 5:26 pm ICT by ANI
London, Jan 07 (ANI): Brad Pitt is reportedly in secret talks to play John Lennon in a biopic.The 47-year-old actor is said to be in negotiations to portray the late Beatle ... Read more...
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Macca ‘grateful for renewed Lennon friendship’
December 12th, 2010 - 4:12 pm ICT by ANI
London, Dec 12 (ANI): Sir Paul McCartney says he's thankful that he got an opportunity to patch up his differences with John Lennon before his pal's sudden death.McCartney was in New ... Read more...
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John Lennon ‘didn’t want to be a dead hero’
December 9th, 2010 - 5:07 pm ICT by ANI
London, Dec 09 (ANI): Three days before he was murdered, John Lennon said he did not want to be a "dead hero".The remark was made in an interview with journalist Jonathan ... Read more...
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Wife of John Lennon’s assassin could have saved the ex-Beatle
December 8th, 2010 - 5:41 pm ICT by ANI
London, Dec 8 (ANI): The wife of John Lennon's assassin knew about her husband's killing plot but remained mum.After 30 years since the former Beatle was gunned down in New York, the ... Read more...
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How Yoko Ono reacted when doc broke John Lennon’s death news
December 6th, 2010 - 5:45 pm ICT by ANI
London, Dec 6 (ANI): The news of rock icon John Lennon's death shattered his wife so much that she started hitting her head against the wall, it has been revealed.The doctor who ... Read more...
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Doc opens up about murdered John Lennon’s final moments
December 3rd, 2010 - 1:19 pm ICT by ANI
London, Dec 3 (ANI): A doctor who struggled to revive John Lennon after he was shot has revealed in a documentary how he held the ex-Beatle's heart in his hand as he ... Read more...
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Lady Gaga Will Be Shot In The Head, Threatens A Fan
November 12th, 2010 - 9:47 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
November 12, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): A New York based Russian, Anastasia Obukhova, has threatened to shoot Lady Gaga in the head. Why? Because Lady Gaga haunts this 26-year-old student in her dreams. So, Obukhova ... Read more...
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Lady Gaga takes out restraining against fan in ‘kill threat’
November 11th, 2010 - 6:42 pm ICT by ANI
London, Nov 11 (ANI): Lady Gaga has reportedly taken out a restraining order against a New York-based Russian fan, who allegedly wants to kill them both.The 'Poker Face' singer apparently took legal ... Read more...
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World’s first Lennon museum closed in Japan
October 1st, 2010 - 2:26 am ICT by IANS
Tokyo, Oct 1 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The world's first authorized museum dedicated to legendary Beatles icon John Lennon, closed its doors after a contract with his widow, Yoko Ono, expired, media reports ... Read more...
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Mark Chapman ’signed into protective custody to have sex with wife’
September 18th, 2010 - 2:23 pm ICT by ANI
New York, Sep 18 (ANI): Mark David Chapman, John Lennon's killer, has revealed that he had a simple reason to avoid ever mixing with the general population of hardened criminals at Attica ... Read more...
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Elizabeth Taylor, Johnny Carson were also on my hit list: Lennon killer
September 17th, 2010 - 12:42 pm ICT by ANI
London, Sep 17 (ANI): Despite other famous people like U.S. TV talk show host Johnny Carson and the actress Elizabeth Taylor on his hit-list, Mark David Chapman killed John Lennon because ... Read more...
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John Lennon’s last letter up for sale
September 12th, 2010 - 2:01 pm ICT by IANS
London, Sep 12 (IANS) A letter written by singer John Lennon on the day of his murder is up for grabs for $154,000.
The Beatles legend was shot outside his home in New ... Read more...
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John Lennon’s widow says Mark Chapman is still a threat
August 6th, 2010 - 5:13 pm ICT by ANI
London, August 06 (ANI): John Lennon's widow Yoko Ono has opposed parole for his killer as she feels that he still remains a potential threat 30 years after the ex-Beatle's murder.Lennon's widow ... Read more...
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British footballer jailed six months for “career ending” tackle
March 5th, 2010 - 6:05 pm ICT by ANI
London, Mar 5(ANI): A British footballer has been sentenced to six months in prison for a "career ending" tackle on another player, and pleading guilty to causing grievous bodily harm during a ... Read more...
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Brother fears Susan Boyle could be killed like John Lennon
January 28th, 2010 - 5:34 pm ICT by ANI
London, Jan 28 (ANI): Susan Boyle's brother, John, has expressed fear that his famous sister could be killed at the hands of a crazed fan, just like the late Beatles legend John ... Read more...
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Under-19 World Cup: India thrash Hong Kong by nine wickets
January 17th, 2010 - 4:02 pm ICT by IANS
Christchurch, Jan 17 (IANS) Defending champions India registered their second consecutive victory in the under-19 World Cup with a comprehensive nine-wicket win over Hong Kong at the Hagley Oval here Sunday.
Opting to ... Read more...
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Lennons murderer allowed sex sessions with wife in jail for last 16 years
August 12th, 2008 - 3:08 pm ICT by ANI
London, Aug 12 (ANI): John Lennons murderer has been enjoying annual sex sessions with wife in jail for the last 16 years, prison bosses have confirmed.Mark Chapman is serving 20-year to ... Read more...
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Lennon assassination film premieres in Liverpool
November 29th, 2007 - 4:35 pm ICT by admin
London, November 29 (ANI): A movie about Sir John Lennons assassination premiered in Liverpool on Tuesday.Andrew Piddington, the writer and director of The Killing Of John Lennon, admits that it was a ... Read more...
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