John Lennon

Beatles Fans Descend On Secaucus For Annual Festival

A celebration of all things Beatles-related was taking place this weekend in Secaucus, N.J.

2013/04/06

Mark David Chapman (credit: NYS Department of Corrections)

Letters From John Lennon’s Killer To NYPD Officer On Sale For $75K

Four letters that John Lennon’s killer wrote to the New York City police officer who arrested him are on sale through a Los Angeles auction house.

2013/02/18

NJT Official On Sandy Recovery: Service Will Be ‘Close To 100 Percent’ Next Month

NJ TRANSIT spokesman John Durso said it has been a long process to repair or replace flooded out cars that were stored at its rail yard in Kearny.

2013/02/14

Jukebox Jury: Should Artists’ Careers Continue After Death?

Welcome to Jukebox Jury, our new music debate show where experts face off and a jury of fans decides the winner. THE CASE: When our musical idols passed away in generations past, they left behind […]

2013/02/05

Lennon Fans Chat With Yoko Ono 32 Years After Assassination

Fans exchanged messages via Facebook and Twitter with Yoko Ono this week, as Saturday marks the 32nd anniversary of John Lennon’s murder in New York City.

2012/12/08

Yoko Ono Unveils Racy Menswear Collection Inspired By John Lennon

The notorious “Two Virgins” album cover, showing John Lennon and Yoko Ono standing in their birthday suits, may seem tame compared with some items now featured in Ono’s menswear designs inspired by her late husband.

2012/11/28

John Lennon’s Killer, Mark David Chapman, Wants To Live With Minister If Released

In his most recent parole bid, the man who killed ex-Beatle John Lennon said that he hoped to live and work with an upstate New York minister if released.

2012/08/29

John Lennon’s Killer, Mark David Chapman, Denied Parole

John Lennon’s killer was denied release from prison in his seventh appearance before a parole board, New York corrections officials said.

2012/08/23

Mark David Chapman mugshot (credit: NYC PD/AFP/Getty Images)

John Lennon’s Killer Goes Up For Parole For A Seventh Time

New York Department of Corrections spokeswoman Linda Foglia said Chapman is scheduled to be interviewed by members of the parole board this week and that they could make a decision by Thursday or Friday.

2012/08/18

Seen At 11: Exclusive Look Inside The NYPD’s Firearms Lab

We don’t see them patrolling the streets, and they are not the cops who slap on the handcuffs. But the work done by the NYPD firearms forensics team is a key part of keeping city streets safe. CBS 2 recently got a behind-the-scenes look at the operation.

2012/06/25

(credit: Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images For J/P Haitian Relief Organization and Cinema For Peace)

Report: Mel Gibson Allegedly Said He Was Glad John Lennon Was Dead

A website has published a letter purportedly written by Hollywood screenwriter Joe Eszterhas accusing Mel Gibson of “hating Jews” and of saying that he was glad John Lennon was killed.

2012/04/12

Chieftains Celebrating 50th Anniversary With Carnegie Hall Concert

The Rolling Stones aren’t the only musical group turning 50 this year. The Chieftains are also marking half a century, and will be celebrating it with a St. Patrick’s Day concert at Carnegie Hall.

2012/03/16

Nets owner Mikhail Prokhorov parties with Jay-Z at the 40/40 Club (credit: Larry Busacca/Getty Images for New Jersey Nets)

The 4 Best NYC Bars To Party Like A Pro Athlete

Here are 4 of the best bars to have a beer and possibly bump into an all-star while you’re out.

CBS New York–2011/12/15

7 Spots From John Lennon’s New York

Thursday marks 31 years since John Lennon was murdered in New York City. Here, we take a look at seven iconic spots from the rock legend’s life in the Big Apple.

CBS New York–2011/12/08