LONDON (AP) — The Indian retreat where The Beatles wrote most of the “White Album” has opened for tourists. The BBC reports the abandoned spiritual retreat in the town of Rishikesh had fallen into disrepair and was taken over by the local forestry department. Beatles fans would sneak in by bribing the gatekeeper or climbing the walls. It’s now been restored and foreign visitors pay about $10.50 for admission. The Beatles went there in 1968 to study with the Maharishi Mahesh Yogi.
B.B. King’s Gravestone Will Be Revealed
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The gravestone marking B.B. King’s final resting place will be unveiled Friday. King is buried outside the B.B. King Museum and Delta Interpretive Center in his hometown of Indianola, Mississippi. The marker will be black granite engraved with King’s signature. His grave is in a courtyard that eventually will be surrounded by walls that will have panels with his song titles and slats to allow breezes.
Pentatonix Explain When They Decided to Become Musicians
LONDON (AP) — Some of the members of Pentatonix knew as youngsters they wanted to become musicians, while others were adults when they figured it out. Scott Hoying says he knew from the time he was 5 or 6. Mitch Grassi says he was a music nerd in middle school and that’s when he decided he wanted to make music for a living. Avi Kaplan says he was in high school when he saw a college choir and realized he wanted to be like them. Kirstin Maldonado says when she got to college, she realized she’d rather be a starving but happy singer than successful and miserable as anything else. Kevin Olusola had to convince his parents that music was his path in life. He was a pre-med student and they were big on academics, but Olusola says he’s never regretted his decision.
Mick Fleetwood’s Divorce Granted
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Fleetwood Mac drummer Mick Fleetwood’s divorce has been finalized. Court records show a judge granted his divorce from Lynn Frankel Fleetwood on November 20. They were married for 20 years. The judgment does not say how they will divide assets, who will get custody of their 13-year-old twin daughters or if child support will be paid.
Ed Sheeran is Nominated for Record of the Year, Three Other Awards
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Ed Sheeran says he wasn’t expecting any Grammy nominations and he offers his thanks. “Thinking Out Loud” is up for record of the year, up against “Uptown Funk” by Mark Ronson and Bruno Mars, “Really Love” by D’Angelo and the Vanguard, “Blank Space” by Taylor Swift and “Can’t Feel My Face” by The Weeknd. “Thinking Out Loud” is also up for song of the year and best solo pop performance. Sheeran could also win for album of the year but not for his own album. He’s eligible because he’s a featured artist on The Weeknd’s “Beauty Behind The Madness” album.
Meghan Trainor, Sam Hunt Among Those Up For Best New Artist Grammy
UNDATED (AP) — Meghan Trainor says she was crying all day yesterday after finding out she was nominated for the best new artist Grammy. She’s up against James Bay, Tori Kelly, Sam Hunt and Courtney Barnett. Hunt says he’s so grateful and it’s been “just the most amazing year.” Kelly writes on Instagram her heart is heavy and she’s speechless at being nominated. The Grammys are February 15 in Los Angeles.
Alabama Shakes React to Grammy Nod
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Alabama Shakes say they are at a loss for words knowing they’re up for the album of the year Grammy. They write on Instagram they are proud of their “Sound and Color” album and they add, “To see it recognized in this way means the world to us.” Their competition is Taylor Swift’s “1989,” The Weeknd’s “Beauty Behind The Madness,” Chris Stapleton’s “Traveller” and “To Pimp A Butterfly” by Kendrick Lamar. The Grammys are February 15 in Los Angeles.
John Lennon-Killed 35 Years Ago Today
NEW YORK (AP) — It’s hard to believe, but it was 35 years ago today John Lennon was shot and killed. Lennon was gunned down outside of his New York City apartment building. It was the end of an era for many shocked fans. Lennon and the Beatles redefined rock and roll. Later, Lennon became icon of the peace movement. His killer, Mark David Chapman, is still in prison, after being sentenced to 20 years to life. Chapman was last denied parole in August of 2014.
Bono Honors Victims in Paris, San Bernardino
PARIS (AP) — U2’s performance in Paris last night was about more than music. Bono paid respects to 130 people killed by extremists in Paris on Nov. 13, and 14 people killed in a mass shooting last week in California. Names of the Paris attack victims were projected on a huge video screen in the arena. Bono wrapped himself in a French tricolor flag for the encore. He told the crowd, “We stand together with the families of those killed in Paris. We stand together with the families of those killed in San Bernardino.” U2’s performance last month in Paris was postponed following the attacks.
Adele’s “25” Album Sells Another Million Copies
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Adele’s “25” album is still a huge seller. Billboard reports it sold another 1.11 million copies in its second week of release. It’s the first album to sell more than a million copies in two separate weeks. In two weeks, it has sold 4.49 million copies. The “25” album became the best-selling album in all of 2015 in just three days.
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