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Sean Ono Lennon, a musician and producer, discusses his role in preserving his father John Lennon's and mother Yoko Ono's legacies, emphasizing peace, love, activism, and the importance of their music and messages. He is actively involved in projects like remaking 'Happy Xmas,' producing music, and supporting documentaries that highlight his parents' impactful lives and activism.
A four-part Beatles biopic directed by Sam Mendes is in development, with Anna Sawai and Aimee Lou Wood circling roles as Yoko Ono and Pattie Boyd, respectively. The film will explore each band member's perspective and is set to release in April 2028, featuring full music rights and a star-studded cast.
A Swiss court has ruled that a Patek Philippe watch gifted to John Lennon by Yoko Ono for his 40th birthday belongs to Ono, following a legal dispute over its ownership. The watch, valued at $4.51 million, was stolen by Ono's former chauffeur and later purchased by an unidentified man, Mr. A, who claimed legal ownership. The court determined the watch was a stolen object, thus invalidating Mr. A's claim. The watch symbolizes a significant moment in Lennon and Ono's relationship, coinciding with Lennon's return to music and the release of his final album, "Double Fantasy."
Switzerland's top court has ruled that John Lennon's Patek Philippe 2499 watch, a 40th birthday gift from Yoko Ono, legally belongs to Ono, ending a prolonged legal dispute with an Italian watch dealer. The watch, stolen from Ono years ago, is now to be returned to her. This decision concludes a complex saga surrounding the watch, which is considered highly valuable and sought after by collectors. The Italian dealer, Julian de Simone, has shared his side of the story, promising more details soon.
Sean Lennon accepted the Oscar for Best Animated Short Film "War Is Over! Inspired by the Music of John & Yoko" and used the opportunity to wish his mother, Yoko Ono, a happy Mother's Day. The film is inspired by the song "Happy Xmas (War Is Over)" and depicts an alternate World War I reality. The filmmakers expressed gratitude to Sean Lennon and highlighted the anti-war message of the song.
Sean Ono Lennon developed an 11-minute animated short film, "War Is Over! Inspired by the Music of John & Yoko," based on his parents' 1971 protest song "Happy Xmas (War Is Over)." The film, nominated for an Academy Award, expands the song's message through a narrative set in a World War I-like battle zone, aiming to keep the message of peace and love relevant for younger generations and prevent the fading of his parents' artistic legacies.
Yoko Ono's childhood experiences during World War Two, including hunger and the power of imagination, heavily influenced her conceptual art. Her son, Sean Ono Lennon, discusses her artistic origins and collaborations with John Lennon. Ono's work, currently showcased at London's Tate Modern, invites viewers to engage in various activities and imagine a world through her eyes. Her influence on Lennon and their joint advocacy for world peace are also highlighted.
Yoko Ono's music, often misunderstood and subject to criticism, is being celebrated in a new retrospective at the Tate Modern. From her avant-garde beginnings to her more pop-oriented contributions, her work has brought a refreshing, innovative, feminist dimension to rock & roll. The retrospective offers a look at some of her most inspiring musical moments, showcasing her diverse and influential career.
Paul McCartney revealed that the Beatles allowed Yoko Ono to join their recording sessions for "The White Album" in 1968 out of deference to John Lennon and their nonconfrontational nature. McCartney admitted that while they didn't particularly like it, they accepted it as an interference in the workplace due to Lennon's intense relationship with Ono. He also acknowledged that this period marked a change in dynamics within the group, ultimately leading to their breakup. McCartney attributed his genial attitude to his father's influence and emphasized the importance of being polite and gentlemanly.
Paul McCartney revealed in a recent podcast episode that Yoko Ono's presence in the studio during the recording of The Beatles' album Let It Be was "disturbing" and a distraction. McCartney admitted that none of the band members particularly liked it but chose to bottle up their feelings and carry on. The podcast, titled McCartney: A Life in Lyrics, features conversations between McCartney and Irish poet Paul Muldoon, dissecting the inspiration behind McCartney's songwriting.
May Pang, John Lennon's former lover, has revealed her last encounter with Yoko Ono in 2006 was "bizarre" and "uncomfortable". Pang had an 18-month affair with Lennon while he was separated from Ono. In her new documentary, The Lost Weekend: A Love Story, Pang dispels the myth that Ono had control over the affair and claims that Lennon still maintained a sexual relationship with her until his death. Despite attempts to connect with Ono, Pang's phone calls were never answered. The two women had a chance encounter in Iceland, but Ono only exchanged a few words with Pang.
May Pang, John Lennon's former lover and personal secretary, reveals in a new documentary that she cried when she first had sex with the Beatle during their two-year romance in the mid-1970s. Despite the difficult end to their relationship, Pang speaks fondly of the exciting time she spent with Lennon, traveling to Los Angeles to hang with other rock royalty and accompanying him to the studio when he was creating albums. The documentary, titled 'The Lost Weekend,' will hit theaters on April 13, and Pang will also host two photo exhibitions in New York City and Philadelphia.
May Pang, John Lennon's former lover, has spoken out about her relationship with the ex-Beatle during his "lost weekend" in the mid-1970s, which coincided with his separation from Yoko Ono. Pang insists that the term "lost weekend" was only used by Lennon to refer to two high-profile incidents in 1974 in which he was thrown out of a Los Angeles club for being inebriated and verbally abusive. Pang's story is the subject of a new documentary, The Lost Weekend: A Love Story, which she hopes will reveal the "missing piece of the story" to the public.