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Eric Clapton never got the chance to meet his father, but wrote a beautiful song about seeing him through his late son.

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Céline Dion chokes up in a moving tribute to fans during her triumphant Paris comeback: 'I made a promise'

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Recent reports suggested Tom Jones could be dropped from The Voice line-up ahead of the 2027 series, which is expected to begin production shortly.

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Tears For Fears' Roland Orzabal was lucky enough to find love again after the tragic death of his first wife.

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Michael Jackson died when his daughter Paris was just 11 years old.

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It has been almost 50 years since Charlie’s Angels first introduced viewers to its glamorous, crime-fighting heroines.

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Dolly Parton's has many siblings, and some of them are musical too.

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Pierce Brosnan may have been voted 'Sexiest Man Alive' on numerous occasions, but he'd only ever had eyes for one woman; his wife of almost 20 years, Keely Shaye Smith.

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Phil Collins has revealed he came close to dying after a devastating battle with alcoholism left him fighting for his life in hospital

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George Michael’s fans are getting a rare window into one of the most intriguing "what if" moments of his career.

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Lionel Richie was left speechless when an American Idol contestant revealed he was the son of one of pop music's biggest stars

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Kylie Minogue brought on a surprise guest in 2018: her former flame and beloved friend Jason Donovan.

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Carly Simon has revealed why she's been mainly out of the spotlight in recent years (pictured in 2016)

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Now, previously unseen footage is lifting the lid on what really happened behind the scenes on the famous 1981 tour.

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Celine Dion releases new single 'Bonjour, Pardon, Merci' ahead of comeback show

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Elton John could continue entertaining audiences long after stepping away from the stage, with reports claiming the music icon has signed a multi-million-pound agreement to appear as a hologram.

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Lionel Richie has thanked fans for their support and shared a reassuring health update after an on-stage health incident

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The Bee Gees had plenty of scrapes with death before they barely got going as a band.

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Robbie Williams gave unsuspecting music fans in Spain a moment to remember after unexpectedly joining a street performer for an impromptu rendition of one of his biggest hits.

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Robbie Williams is set to take centre stage at one of football's biggest events after landing a starring role in the first-ever FIFA World Cup final halftime show.

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Michael star Jaafar Jackson has dedicated the film's latest record to his uncle.

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Childhood trauma fuelled one of Simply Red's greatest songs.

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