Miami Beach hotel that hosted JFK, Beatles imploded
A once-luxurious Miami Beach hotel that hosted the Beatles and President John F. Kennedy during its 1960s heyday was imploded Sunday after falling into disrepair and abandonment in recent years. The 17-story Deauville Hotel fell into itself after a series of explosions were set off, sending up a large cloud of dust. The hotel was built in 1957 and Kennedy spoke there to the Young Democrats Convention in 1961.
news.yahoo.comDine on the water at this Mt. Clemens Beatle-themed restaurant
Many Michiganders love to spend a warm summer evening out on the water- be it on a boat, lounging on a floaty, or diving off a dock, but what about a floating restaurant? Sounds pretty great right? Well, our Michelle Oliver found a restaurant in Mt. Clemens where you can actually dine on the water! Get ready to Dine in the D at the Octopus Beer Garden on the Clinton River.
And in the end: A fan's notes on Peter Jackson's Beatles doc
Peter Jackson's Beatles documentary “Get Back” runs for nearly eight hours and the only real criticism you can make is that it doesn't last longer. For the Beatles fanatic, and we are a vast and obsessive community, every moment offers some kind of revelation or random pleasure, along with glimpses of what was to come and what might have been. It's the most in-depth look we've ever had of the Beatles at a given moment, but should not be mistaken for more than a given moment.
news.yahoo.comThe Beatles almost reunited in 1974, and it started on John Lennon’s birthday 50 years ago
In 1974, the Beatles almost reunited in Syracuse, N.Y., and it all began with a much simpler reason: John Lennon’s birthday on Oct. 9, 1971. These video stills show The Beatles' Ringo Starr, left, and John Lennon celebrating Lennon's birthday on Oct. 9, 1971, at the Hotel Syracuse. “There was going to be a secret Beatles reunion concert, with everyone except Paul in the theater at the Everson.”The concert never happened. A video on YouTube, filmed by avant-garde filmmaker Jonas Mekas, shows Lennon, Starr, Ono and others jamming in a hotel room with guitars and using trash cans and silverware as percussion instruments. Another almost reunion in 1974That night also become the first stepping stone towards a potential Beatles reunion three years later.
mlive.comIf your Apple HomePod refuses to play certain songs, here's how to fix it
As part of a recent home upgrade project, I moved my stereo and LPs down into the basement and bought an Apple HomePod for the living room upstairs. It was meant to be a solution to play music at meals and other times when the family's together. The HomePod plays any of the millions of songs we want to stream from Apple Music -- we're on the $14.99-per-month family plan -- which lets all of us take turns controlling the music. But soon I ran into a major problem: It just wouldn't play some songs. Many of them are ripped from CDs that are obscure, out-of-print, self-recorded, or otherwise not in the massive Apple Music database.
cnbc.comBrits accused in beheading of hostages plead not guilty
(AP Photo/Hussein Malla, File)ALEXANDRIA, Va. – Two British men charged with helping the Islamic State group carry out executions and ransom negotiations for Western hostages pleaded not guilty Friday in a federal court. At a brief hearing Friday in the court just outside Washington, D.C., the two men pleaded not guilty and requested a jury trial. No trial date was set after both men waived their right to a speedy trial because of the case's complexity. A status hearing was set for Jan. 15 to set a trial date then. “This involves a long investigation involving multiple countries,” Fitzpatrick said when asked about the volume of evidence that must be weighed.
US charges British IS members in deaths of American hostages
El Shafee Elsheikh and Alexanda Kotey are two of four men who were dubbed “the Beatles” by the hostages because of the captors' British accents. The charges are a milestone in a yearslong effort by U.S. authorities to bring to justice members of the group known for beheadings and barbaric treatment of aid workers, journalists and other hostages in Syria. “If you have American blood in your veins or American blood on your hands, you will face American justice,” said Demers, the department's top national security official. The indictment charges the men in connection with the deaths of four American hostages — Foley, journalist Steven Sotloff and aid workers Peter Kassig and Kayla Mueller — as well as European and Japanese nationals who were also held captive. In July 2014, according to the indictment, Elsheikh described to a family member his participation in an IS attack on the Syrian Army.
Ringing in No. 80 for Ringo: Celebrate the 80th birthday of iconic Beatles member with this quiz
There is an iconic musician who’s celebrating a big birthday on Tuesday, and Ringo is his name-O. R-I-N-G-O is turning 8-0! R-I-N-G-O is turning 8-0! Excuse the mild spoof on the famous nursery rhyme, “Bingo,” but it’s a good way to describe a big day for a member of arguably the world’s most iconic band. Ringo Starr turns 80 on Tuesday, and what better way to celebrate his life and achievements than by trying your hand at this quiz about the former drummer for “The Beatles,” and solo artist.
The Beatles remain a pop culture phenomenon even among Gen Z fans
Evening Standard | Getty ImagesThe Beatles broke up five decades ago, but you would never know it from looking at the charts. In late September the group reissued the 50th anniversary edition of its 1969 album "Abbey Road," which hit No. 3 spot, the group had sold 81,000 physical albums, but according to Forbes, the group's music has been streamed on Spotify 1.7 billion times in 2019. In 2015 the group's catalog finally came to Spotify and Apple Music, and in 2017 the Beatles Channel came to Sirius XM Radio. If the same thing starts happening to The Beatles, she said that there are ways of recapturing their former glory.
cnbc.comAbbey Road endures more traffic mayhem
Kramer, 40, is here because of "Abbey Road," the seminal album the band released on September 26, 1969 -- 50 years ago Thursday. To mark the special occasion, an anniversary edition of "Abbey Road" will be re-released on September 27. She has an original copy of "Abbey Road," has met Paul McCartney and even owns a signed guitar of his -- which none of her kids are allowed near. Porter says: "When he got to Abbey Road he just burst into tears -- it was too much for him. Porter added: "Abbey Road is the place that everybody wants to see...You can't do a Beatles tour in London without seeing Abbey Road.
11 of the best Beatles songs of all time
That got us thinking about legendary Beatles songs. But as longtime Beatles fans, we decided to choose 11 to mention here as among the best of the best. "While My Guitar Gently Weeps"It's hard to describe this "White Album" song. "A Hard Days Night"Of course, this list comes down to personal preference, and we lean toward the Beatles' later work. Is it even possible to listen to this song without thinking, "Beatlemania has arrived in the United States"?
Morning Show Insider: Rock 'n' Roll
After taking down Aerosmith the Rolling Stones now face a formidable challenger in Led Zeppelin, who beat The Who last week. and saturation airplay on classic rock stations is what led to all of this in the first place. Watch beginning at 4:30 a.m.Sign up for the Morning Show Insider newsletter here! Local 4 News Today Team WDIV-TVHere's what's coming up Thursday, July 25th, 2019 on Local 4 News Today. Get to know the Local 4 News Today team betterLocal 4 News Today linksCopyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.
4 things to watch for -- Thursday, July 25th
After taking down Aerosmith the Rolling Stones now face a formidable challenger in Led Zeppelin, who beat The Who last week. Local 4 News Today Team WDIV-TVHere's what's coming up Thursday, July 25th, 2019 on Local 4 News Today. 6:50 a.m. -- Vote 4 The BestAll week on Local 4 News Today, we're revealing your picks for the best things across Metro Detroit in our Vote 4 the Best competition. Answer: 318318 Be sure to watch daily at 6 a.m. and click this link to enter for a chance to win. Get to know the Local 4 News Today team betterLocal 4 News Today linksCopyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.
Classic Rock Bracket: Vote in Round 3 of Beatles region
Welcome to Round 3 of the Beatles region of the Classic Rock Bracket. More info on the Classic Rock Bracket: Crowning the best act of the iconic music eraThe second round featured a couple of stunners: No. 13 Bob Seger defeated Fleetwood Mac, becoming the highest seeded team to advance to the third round, although Seger will face The Beatles next. Vote in others regions below:Every Monday, through the month of July, we'll advance the bracket to the next round, with a winner being announced at the end of July. Vote in Round 3 of Beatles region below:Copyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.
Classic Rock Bracket: Vote in Round 2 of Beatles region
Welcome to Round 2 of the Beatles region of the Classic Rock Bracket. You may have heard of the little band from Liverpool who rose to fame in the U.S. in the mid-1960s. More info on the Classic Rock Bracket: Crowning the best act of the iconic music eraIn the first round, the Beatles region saw a handful of upsets, including:No. Vote in others regions below:Every Monday, through the month of July, we'll advance the bracket to the next round, with a winner being announced at the end of July. Vote in Round 2 of Beatles region below:Copyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.