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George Michael, who was already incredibly well-known for his huge donations to charity, agreed to guest star alongside 'Smithy' for a tongue-in-cheek scene in which the Wham! star would send himself up for charity.

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A video of Queen filmed 36-years-ago documents the band's rehearsals in the days leading up to Live Aid in 1985..

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George Michael and Paul McCartney's duet of 'Heal the Pain' is a forgotten masterpiece

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The ITV series Popstar to Operstar in January 2010,saw a famous singers from various backgrounds be trained by professional opera singers and give weekly performances in front of a live studio and TV audience.

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Elvis Presley's untimely death on August 16, 1977 was the end of the era for rock and roll music as the world knew it.

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Chris Martin was joined by Natalie Imbruglia to sing a beautiful version of Olivia Newton-John's famous 'Summer Nights' duet from Grease.

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Elvis Presley died in 1977

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Olivia Newton-John had a stellar career in film and music.

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In America, 'Physical' was the biggest-selling single of the 1980s.

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Brandon Conway has stunned the internet with his impression of Michael Jackson

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Musical Youth had a number one with 'Pass the Dutchie'

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The Bee Gee star, who performed many times with Olivia Newton-John, gave a statement referring to her as his 'sister'.

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Elton John appeared on TV special Olivia Newton-John: Hollywood Nights when she invited him to come on stage and play a special version of his 1973 hit, 'Candle In The Wind.'

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Pop Idol changed TV and music in 2001

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Grease actress, Didi Conn, has spoken out about the final touching text messages between her and Dame Olivia Newton-John before the singer died on August 8, 2022.

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Olivia Newton-John committed a huge portion of her personal fortune to her cancer foundation and wellness centre.

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The two icons then sang the famous hit together and coming together at the end to hold their hands high in the air, were met with screams of delight from the Australian audience.

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Olivia and Barry performed 'How Can You Mend A Broken Heart' in Australia at Sound Relief in 2009

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Freddie Mercury, was famously and opening gay, however he had one women in his life who was more important to him that anyone else, Mary Austin. Pictured: The pair in 1985.

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The pair were celebrating the release of Grease on DVD in 2002 when the spectacular moment took place 24 years after they fell in love on screen as Sandy and Danny Zuko.

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The love story between Olivia Newton-John and John Travolta in 1978's box office hit movie Grease has kept audiences enraptured for over 40 years.

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John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John were great friends

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Olivia Newton-John has died

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Elton John and Madonna waged a war of words for an entire decade.

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