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Alongside his brothers Robin and Maurice, the trio's hit fame in the '60s and '70s, and went on to soar thanks to Barry Gibb's iconic soundtrack for the 1978 hit Saturday Night Fever.

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'Never Gonna Give You Up' has taken on a new life of its own in recent years.

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FOUR WEDDINGS AND A FUNERAL, top row: James Fleet, John Hannah, Simon Callow; bottom row: Charlotte Coleman, Hugh Grant,

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The Sound of Music is 56-years-old, but just where are it's famous Von Trapp family actors now?

Where are the cast of The Sound Of Music now?

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George Michael may be known for his sweet pop lyrics and charitable generosity, but his ex-manager has revealed that the singer had a will of steel.

George Michael: Manager recalls what the ‘brilliant, cantankerous’ singer was like behind closed doors

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Forrest Gump became an instant classic after its 1994 release. But where are the cast now?

Forrest Gump: Where are the cast now?

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'9 to 5' is one of Dolly Parton's signature songs.

The Story of... '9 to 5' by Dolly Parton

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Whitney and Kevin had a beautiful friendship

Kevin Costner's beautiful relationship with "one true love" Whitney Houston revealed

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Billy Joel made his final concert before Christmas an especially festive one, bringing out his two daughters to sing cute version of 'Jingle Bells'. (Photo by Myrna M. Suarez/Getty Images)

Billy Joel brings out his two daughters to sing cute version of 'Jingle Bells' at recent New York concert

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Here's where the cast of West Side Story is now

West Side Story cast now: What happened to the stars of the original film?

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David Bowie and Iman pictured in 1992, two years after they first met

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Celine Dion has sung in many languages including Japanese, Italian, German and even Latin in her 31-year career.

This video of Celine Dion singing in 9 different languages is absolutely incredible

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Vidoe has resurfaced of Olivia Newton-John and John Travolta laughing hysterically during a Grease interview in 1983 (pictured)

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The Story of... 'Last Christmas' by Wham!

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Christmas number ones from Queen, Shakin' Stevens and Mr Blobby

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David Bowie in The Snowman

David Bowie in The Snowman: Why did the music icon appear in the Christmas classic?

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David Bowie and Bing Crosby's duet has been called "one of the most successful duets in Christmas music history". But it nearly didn't happen.

Why David Bowie nearly refused to sing with Bing Crosby on classic Christmas duet

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George Michael released 'December Song' in 2009

Remembering George Michael's beautiful forgotten Christmas track 'December Song' 14 years later

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'You're My Best Friend' is one of Queen's most beloved hits.

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1993 ballad 'All For Love' featured Bryan Adams, Rod Stewart, and Sting.

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The Human League's 1981 single 'Don't You Want Me' was an era-defining hit.

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'I'd Do Anything for Love (But I Won't Do That)' is one of Meat Loaf's biggest and most beloved songs.

The Story of... 'I'd Do Anything for Love (But I Won't Do That)' by Meat Loaf

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Last Christmas features the music of George Michael and Wham!

Last Christmas movie: The poignant George Michael moment that made us very emotional

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The Railway Children cast, then and now

What happened to The Railway Children cast? Child actors then and now, 50 years on

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Barry Gibb and Linda Gibb (formerly Gray) have been married for fifty years after meeting on the set of Top of The Pops and marrying in 1970. Pictured in 1983.

When Barry Gibb made rare appearance with wife Linda to sing 'Silent Night' with their kids on TV special

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The younger brother of Barry, Robin and Maurice Gibb would often sing with his siblings, but also had a successful singing career of his own. Pictured in New York in 1981

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Queen's Christmas song was a relative flop upon its release in 1984, but is deserving of much more credit.

Remember when Queen released an enchanting Christmas song?

Queen

Bernie and George Michael on The Catherine Tate Show Christmas Special in 2007

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Celine Dion's sister Claudette revealed the star "doesn't have control over her muscles" in the latest health update amidst her Stiff Person Syndrome battle.

Celine Dion's sister says star has lost "control of her muscles" but is "working hard" to get better

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Former James Bond actor George Lazenby is recovering after suffering a brain injury.

Former James Bond star George Lazenby, 84, recovering after suffering brain injury

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Cher teases Mamma Mia 3

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Costner has been playing gigs with his band Kevin Costner & Modern West since 2007, and the ensemble has released an incredible four studio albums in that time.

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'Sleigh Ride' by The Ronettes is one of the most popular Christmas songs of all time.

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Alicia Keys plays Elton John's piano at St Pancras Station

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Bryan Adams announces series of outdoor UK concerts for summer 2024, after his London residency at the Royal Albert Hall.

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Kevin Costner, 68, and Jewel, 49 were pictured getting cosy over the weekend, leading to claims the pair are a couple.

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A Bryan Adams song started a "surreal" friendship between him and Diana, Princess Of Wales, but it also started a rumours of a secret romance between the two.

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Shane MacGowan's funeral, which took place in Nenagh, County Tipperary on December 8, saw the world gather to pay tribute to the larger-than-life star.

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'Little Miss Dynamite' Brenda Lee celebrated her recent chart success with a rockin' performance of her 1958 Christmas song 'Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree'.

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Ncuti Gatwa will take on the role as Doctor Who. (Photo by Wiktor Szymanowicz/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)

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Macaulay Culkin in 2018

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Rick Astley in 2020

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Is Die Hard a Christmas movie?

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