Beatles exhibit captures the magic behind the music

An exhibition at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland explores the creation of some of pop's most indelible songs, during the period leading up to the Fab Four's breakup.

• Jun 5, 2022

New documentary shows making of Beatles' album "Let It Be"

Hours of footage of the Beatles' writing and recording have been released after 50 years, part of Peter Jackson's new documentary, "Get Back."

• Jan 30, 2022

Beatles documentary "Get Back" recasts band's breakup

Filmmaker Peter Jackson's film "Get Back" documents the Beatles 22-day creative process that resulted in the album "Let It Be."

• Jan 30, 2022

Is the film "Let it Be" remembered accurately?

Filmmaker Peter Jackson said the 1970 documentary "does not show a band falling apart."

• Nov 23, 2021

The full episode of the CBS Evening News from February 4, 2014

Highway officials in 12 states have reported they need more salt to fight off the snow and ice expected in the next batch of winter storms; and, with the opening ceremonies of the Winter Olympics in Sochi just days away, some locals say their lives were turned upside down by the massive transformation of their city.

• Feb 4, 2014

The Book Report: New fiction and nonfiction

Washington Post book critic Ron Charles offers his picks from this month's fiction and non-fiction titles, on topics ranging from animals to Beatles!

• Nov 27, 2021

New documentary shows making of Beatles' album "Let It Be"

Hours of unseen footage of the Beatles' writing and recording are being released after 50 years, part of Peter Jackson's new documentary, "Get Back."

• Nov 14, 2021

New Beatles documentary "Get Back" recasts band's breakup

Filmmaker Peter Jackson's new film "Get Back" documents the Beatles 22-day creative process that resulted in the album "Let It Be."

• Nov 14, 2021

Beatles doc goes inside "Get Back" sessions

Peter Jackson's "Get Back" series rewrites the story of rock's biggest breakup. Sunday, Jon Wertheim reports on the new documentary.

• Nov 12, 2021

Music icon Little Richard dies at 87

Richard Wayne Penniman, better known as Little Richard, died Saturday at the age of 87 after battling bone cancer. Penniman leaves behind one of the most illustrious music careers in rock and roll history. Michael George reports.

• May 9, 2020

9/19: Evening News

Less than 50 hours after the first explosion, police arrested a suspect in the bombings in New York City and Seaside Park, N.J.; on Friday night, an SUV broke down in Tulsa, Oklahoma, minutes later, the driver -- who was an unarmed African American -- was shot and killed by a white police officer

• Sep 19, 2016

Music icon Paul McCartney has revealed some intimate details about life after The Beatles

Music icon Paul McCartney has revealed some intimate details about life after The Beatles. Among them, he said that he was "depressed" after the band's break-up. CBSN's Reena Ninan has more.

• May 24, 2016

Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders square off in Miami, Carly Fiorina endorses Ted Cruz, The Beatles' producer George Martin dies at 90 and more are among today's CBSNews.com trending stories

Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders square off in Miami, Carly Fiorina endorses Ted Cruz, The Beatles' producer George Martin dies at 90 and more are among today's CBSNews.com trending stories.

• Mar 9, 2016

CBS News interviewed 'the 5th Beatle' George Martin and his son Giles about the work they did in making The Beatles Love, a Cirque du Soleil performance which showcases songs from the Beatles

CBS News interviewed 'the 5th Beatle' George Martin and his son Giles about the work they did in making The Beatles Love, a Cirque du Soleil performance which showcases songs from the Beatles. Martin passed away Tuesday at the age of 90.

• Mar 9, 2016

Martin earned six Grammys, a knighthood and a spot in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Music fans around the world are remembering George Martin, who died Tuesday night at the age of 90. He signed the Beatles after others rejected them and was behind 30 of the band's number one singles. Martin earned six Grammys, a knighthood and a spot in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Rolling Stone contributing editor Joe Levy joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss Martin’s legacy.

• Mar 9, 2016

John Lennon's widow, Yoko Ono, says she had nothing to do with the break up of the Beatles

John Lennon's widow, Yoko Ono, says she had nothing to do with the break up of the Beatles. As CBSN's Elaine Quijano shows us, Ono made the revelation in an interview with Us Weekly Magazine.

• Feb 24, 2016

Beatles songs will be available for streaming on several services beginning on Thursday

Beatles songs will be available for streaming on several services beginning on Thursday. "Rolling Stone" contributor Joe Levy joins CBSN's Carolyn Costello to discuss the business behind the move.

• Dec 23, 2015

Thirty-five years after legendary Beatles' guitarist John Lennon was shot to death, fans and music lovers commemorate his legacy at Strawberry Fields in Central Park

Thirty-five years after legendary Beatles' guitarist John Lennon was shot to death, fans and music lovers commemorate his legacy at Strawberry Fields in Central Park. CBSN's Vladimir Duthiers visited the memorial.

• Dec 8, 2015

The 61-year-old singer-songwriter invites Anthony Mason on a musical journey through the many genres he has explored, from rock and pop to jazz, classical and musicals.

Elvis Costello The 61-year-old singer-songwriter invites Anthony Mason on a musical journey through the many genres he has explored, from rock and pop to jazz, classical and musicals.

• Oct 18, 2015

From the New York Stock Exchange, CBS MoneyWatch's Hena Daniels has the CBSN Business headlines on General Motors in China, Volkswagen airbag concerns, and the first Beatles recording contract going up for auction

From the New York Stock Exchange, CBS MoneyWatch's Hena Daniels has the CBSN Business headlines on General Motors in China, Volkswagen airbag concerns, and the first Beatles recording contract going up for auction.

• Aug 19, 2015

Nick Dietz compiles some of the latest and greatest viral videos

Nick Dietz compiles some of the latest and greatest viral videos, including man who sings and plays guitar while having a tumor removed from his brain, and a conversation between a guy and a goose. To see these videos in their entirety, click HERE.

• Jun 5, 2015

They're scraps of paper, but oh what scraps: the original scribbles that became timeless pop classics

They're scraps of paper, but oh what scraps: the original scribbles that became timeless pop classics. Mark Phillips interviews Beatles biographer Hunter Davies about how these relics of music history were rescued from the trash.

• Nov 29, 2014

British ISIS members charged in murders of U.S. hostages

Two British members of ISIS have been charged for their role in the murders of four American hostages in Syria. Jeff Pegues reports.

• Oct 7, 2020

Acclaimed musicians Nile Rodgers, John Oates, Tad Kubler, and Felix Cavaliere discuss how The Beatles revolutionized popular music and the way the band's success changed the business

Acclaimed musicians Nile Rodgers, John Oates, Tad Kubler, and Felix Cavaliere discuss how The Beatles revolutionized popular music and the way the band's success changed the business. Anthony Mason hosted the conversation as part of the CBS News live event, "50 Years: The Beatles," at the Ed Sullivan Theater.

• Feb 10, 2014

Three people who knew The Beatles well -- Peter Asher, Pattie Boyd, and Mick Jones -- talk about the band's early years and what it meant to make their U.S. debut.

Three people who knew The Beatles well -- Peter Asher, Pattie Boyd, and Mick Jones -- talk about the band's early years and what it meant to make their U.S. debut. Anthony Mason hosted the panel as part of the CBS News live event, "50 Years: The Beatles," at the Ed Sullivan Theater on Feb. 9, 2014, the 50th anniversary of The Beatles' first U.S. performance.

• Feb 10, 2014

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