Michael Jackson wins Smooth Icons for 2021

Smooth Icons 2022: Michael Jackson is voted the greatest artist of all time

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The Queen frontman wowed millions of fans over his 25-year career and his vocals are still lauded as among the best of all time.

5 times Freddie Mercury proved he was the greatest performer that ever lived

Freddie Mercury

The former Queen frontman, who died in 1991, gave a stunning performance when he joined his ex-bandmates and Adam Lambert on stage in 2015.

When Freddie Mercury joined Adam Lambert for a spine-tingling duet of 'Bohemian Rhapsody' in 2015

Freddie was last seen on stage with his Queen at the 1990 Brit Awards and had become increasingly reclusive ever since.

Remembering Freddie Mercury's brave public statement just 24 hours before his death

Freddie Mercury

The last confirmed image of Freddie Mercury has been revealed

Freddie Mercury's last ever photo revealed: Beautiful private image of the Queen star at home

Roger Taylor speaks out about his feelings towards ex-Queen bandmate John Deacon

Queen's Roger Taylor explains why John Deacon quit the band

Peter Freestone speaks about the twelve years he spent as Freddie Mercury's close friend and assistant from 1980 to the star's death in November 1991.

Freddie Mercury's death: Longtime assistant shares beautiful untold stories of the star's final days

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Brian May and Graham Gouldman

Brian May and 10cc's Graham Gouldman release brilliant new song to mark NASA telescope

Queen + Adam Lambert in concert

Adam Lambert belts out stunning performance of 'Nessun Dorma' live in Italy with Queen

The rehearsal video shows the band playing 'The Show Must Go On', and while Brian and Roger look excited to be back on stage, John Deacon is visibly withdrawn.

When Queen watched video of John Deacon's last gig: 'He looks desperately uncomfortable'

In a rare interview clip filmed in 1984, Freddie Mercury opens up about his and Michael Jackson's relationship and gives a rare insight into the latter's life at home.

Freddie Mercury discusses meeting Michael Jackson and friendship in rare interview clip

Freddie Mercury

John Deacon famously left Queen in 1997 after being 'traumatised' by Freddie Mercury's death and has lived a private life away from the spotlight for the last 25 years.

Will John Deacon ever rejoin Queen? Brian May reveals he's asked bassist to return

Friends of George Michael has spoken out about the impact the star had on their lives. (Clockwise from left: George Michael and Geri Halliwell, Elton John, Andrew Ridgeley, Brian May and Robbie Williams))

How George Michael changed my life: Famous friends reveal his lasting influence

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The Freddie Mercury Tribute concert saw the George Michael and Lisa Stansfield (top) join stars including David Bowie and Annie Lennox in celebrating the life of the Queen frontman.

The Freddie Mercury tribute concert: A guide to the greatest gig of the ‘90s

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Freddie Mercury in 1964

First video of Freddie Mercury: Unearthed footage of the shy Queen star as a student in 1964

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Rediscovered 'lost' Queen song with Freddie Mercury to be released later this year

The Platinum Party at the Palace

Party at the Palace: Queen, Duran Duran, Elton John, Diana Ross and many others put on amazing show

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Adam Lambert

Adam Lambert facts: Queen singer's age, partner, career and American Idol past revealed

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