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Brian May said Freddie Mercury was a "born rockstar" after first meeting the future Queen frontman.

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The Police star, 71, revealed that while he wasn't close to George Michael, he had a lot of respect for the star's rise for pop star to "serious songwriter and artist".

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Robbie Williams has made hearts melt with his gesture to a blind fan earlier this week in London.

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Tina Turner and Cher were the best of friends for nearly fifty years.

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Earth Wind & Fire's greatest hits

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Gary Barlow has shed light on how he felt when Robbie quit Take That in 1995.

Gary Barlow opens up about his reaction to Robbie Williams quitting Take That

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Lexi is offering a unique insight into the relationship she had with her beloved dad David Bowie.

David Bowie's daughter Lexi Jones shares adorable throwback video of her dancing with dad

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'Father And Son' is one of Cat Steven's most enduring songs.

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Here are 10 trailblazing artists that have made the LGBTQ+ community more visible in the world through their music.

10 iconic popstars who broke LGBT boundaries

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Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet in Titanic: Then and now

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Can you guess what these ice creams are without their wrappers?

QUIZ: Can you name these ice creams without the wrappers?

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Can you name the '80s bands in these anagrams?

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Robbie Williams in bed, serenaded by his kids

Robbie Williams's kids serenading him in bed with 'Angels' is the cutest thing you'll watch today

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Brian May made a surprise appearance at a recent preview of We Will Rock You.

Brian May stuns We Will Rock You audience with surprise 'Bohemian Rhapsody' performance

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Tallulah Willis has opened up about her father's dementia in an emotional essay for Vogue magazine.

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Gary Barlow, Mark Owen and Howard Donald will be performing in Camden and proceeds will be going directly to War Child, a charity offering aid to children affected by conflict.

Take That announce intimate one-off charity gig - date and tickets revealed

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Michael J Fox recently stumbled at a Back To The Future fan convention.

Michael J Fox thanks concerned fans after recent on-stage stumble

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Did Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet ever date? A timeline of the inseparable pair's relationship

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Barry Manilow

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Midge Ure has revealed in a new interview that George Michael had a hand in increasing Band Aid's record sales - to the detriment of his own.

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Richard Marx and Olivia Newton-John

Richard Marx was "madly in love" with Olivia Newton-John before they worked together

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Ever since its release in 1997, movie The Devil's Own has been plagued by rumours its two lead actors clashed on set (pictured: L to R) Harrison Ford and Brad Pitt.

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Susan Boyle gave Britain's Got Talent viewers 'goosebumps' when she made a surprise return to the TV show on Sunday night (June 4).

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Prince's greatest ever songs

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ABBA reunite at ABBA Voyage

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Bruce Springsteen takes a tumble

Bruce Springsteen, 73, shocks fans after falling over on stage during Amsterdam show

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Roman Kemp apologises after Rod Stewart swears on The One Show

Rod Stewart accidentally swears live on The One Show, forcing presenters to apologise

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Mel C

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Barry Manilow in 2018

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Prince Purple Rain

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Prince Live On Stage in 1986

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The cast of Greatest Days

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Giving an insight into her final years away from the spotlight, one of Tina's best friends, fames interior designer Stephen Sills, has spoken about Tina's view on her 'wonderful' life.

Tina Turner's best friend reveals details of the star's life in months before she died

Tina Turner

Simon Cowell broke down in tears on the season 18 premiere of America's Got Talent.

Simon Cowell breaks down in tears as youth choir cover song by contestant who died: "This is hard"

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Rick Astley in 2020

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Mr Mister have reunited

Mr Mister reunite and play 'Broken Wings' for first time in 33 years, and they sound amazing

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Lara McDonnell as young Rachel with the boys

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The trailer for Take That's musical 'Greatest days' has dropped ahead of the film's release later this summer.

Take That movie musical 'Greatest Days': Trailer, cast, plot, soundtrack and more revealed

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Tina Turner's 'The Best' video

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Celine Dion cancels her world tour

Celine Dion cancels entire world tour as her 'stiff person syndrome' condition worsens

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Where is Pato Banton now?

What happened to Pato Banton? 'Baby Come Back' singer's career explained

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Paul McCartney brought the house down when he invited George on stage to sing with him at Live 8.

When George Michael joined Paul McCartney for incredible rendition of a Beatles classic

George Michael

Charles and Eddie - Would I Lie To You?

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