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Rod Stewart undergoes 'routine' heart procedure, calls off US tour

Rod Stewart undergoes 'routine' heart procedure, calls off US tour

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Dolly Parton has joined forces with a very special member of her family for a new song.

Dolly Parton makes surprise appearance on 17-year-old great-nephew’s debut album – listen here!

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Rod Stewart becomes a grandfather for the sixth time as daughter Ruby welcomes a son

Rod Stewart becomes a grandfather for the sixth time as daughter Ruby welcomes a son

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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

Phil Collins reveals alcoholism battle after seven-month hospital stay: 'It could all have gone so terribly wrong'

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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

Lionel Richie left stunned as famous singer's son reveals his identity on American Idol

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

When Kylie Minogue and Jason Donovan reunited on stage for surprise duet in 2018

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

Carly Simon, 83, reveals dual Parkinson's and cancer diagnoses in emotional statement

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

Inside Wham!'s chaotic China tour as unseen footage reveals moment George Michael walked out

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Few movie makeovers are as instantly recognisable as Olivia Newton-John's's dramatic transformation at the end of Grease.

The moment Olivia Newton-John's Grease makeover left the cast stunned: 'There were gasps'

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Phil Collins' son, drummer Nic, announces engagement to longtime girlfriend: 'Here's to forever'

Phil Collins' son, drummer Nic, announces engagement to longtime girlfriend: 'Here's to forever'

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Bonnie Tyler performing on stage in 2021.

Bonnie Tyler dies aged 75

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Elton John performing and in the poster for his recently announced Mexico shows.

Elton John announces return to performing for special final tour shows in Mexico

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Dolly Parton and the poster for Dolly A True Original Musical

Dolly Parton musical to open on Broadway on her birthday

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

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.

Elton John, 79, to perform after death following groundbreaking hologram deal

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

Lionel Richie gives update on his health after being hospitalised mid-show

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Duran Duran UK and Europe tour: how to get tickets as band announce Halloween show

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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.

Robbie Williams stuns busker with impromptu 'Angels' street performance in Spain

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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.

Robbie Williams lands huge role in FIFA World Cup's first ever halftime show

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

The accidents that nearly ended the Bee Gees' career before it began

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

Inside the childhood wounds that inspired one of Simply Red’s greatest songs

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Marti Pellow stole the show at an Elvis Presley tribute concert in 1994.

Watch Marti Pellow pay tribute to Elvis Presley with smouldering cover of ‘It’s Now Or Never’

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Filmed in 2007, the security guard can be seen shouting through the window of the pop star's car as George and his entourage try to enter his own concert at Wembley Stadium in 2007.

When security refused to let George Michael into his own concert: "That is not George Michael!"

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Michael Jackson and Lisa Marie Presley shocked the world when they announced they were married.

Michael Jackson and Lisa Marie Presley's whirlwind romance explained

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ABBA's Frida tragically lost two loves of her life - her husband and her daughter.

Inside the 'incomprehensible grief' ABBA’s Frida endured after the loss of her daughter and husband

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Nick Berry was a regular fixture on British screens last century. But where is he now?

Nick Berry: What happened to the Heartbeat and Eastenders heartthrob?

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The Goo Goo Dolls braved torrential weather to bring 'Iris' to their fans.

When Goo Goo Dolls braved torrential rain to sing ‘Iris’ to 60,000 adoring fans

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Lionel Richie's ex-wife gives health update after singer was rushed to hospital during concert

Lionel Richie's ex-wife gives health update after singer was rushed to hospital during concert

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

Jaafar Jackson pens moving tribute to Michael Jackson as biopic achieves another all-time record

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Lionel Richie ‘heartbroken’ as he postpones shows after ‘feeling dizzy’ at concert

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Madonna reveals biopic scrapped after ‘falling out’ over budget

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Clive Davis has died at the age of 94, leaving behind a legacy that helped shape some of the biggest careers in modern music.

Music mogul Clive Davis has died, aged 94

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The Michael Jackson biopic Michael has officially become the highest-grossing music biopic of all time.

'Michael' overtakes 'Bohemian Rhapsody' to become biggest music biopic in box office history

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Olivia Newton-John's daughter Chloe Lattanzi has shared an emotional tribute to her late mother, revealing she has scattered some of the beloved star's ashes in Melbourne.

Olivia Newton-John's daughter scatters star's ashes four years after death from breast cancer

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Kevin Bacon and Kenny Loggins play 'Footloose' on classroom instruments

Kevin Bacon and Kenny Loggins play 'Footloose' on classroom instruments

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Bonnie Tyler out of coma but ‘very unwell’ after ‘emergency surgery’

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Görel Hanser in a recent photo (black and white) and with ABBA's Anni-Frid Lyngstad in 1984

ABBA pen emotional tribute to ‘most loved friend’ and manager Görel Hanser

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Fans who missed Michael in cinemas can finally watch the blockbuster Michael Jackson biopic at home, with the film making its streaming debut this week

How to stream 'Michael' at home after blockbuster Michael Jackson biopic's cinema success

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Robbie Williams and Gary Barlow delighted fans by performing together for the first time in almost a decade

Robbie Williams and Gary Barlow reunite for first time in ten years to sing 'Relight My Fire'

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Shania Twain stunned London pub go-ers on Saturday night (June 6) when she chose to perform in one of the city's smallest venues.

Watch Shania Twain perfom 'That Don't Impress Me Much' in tiny London pub

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Peabo Bryson has died aged 75.

Peabo Bryson, R&B singer behind iconic Disney songs, dies aged 75

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Celine Dion announces 10 new Paris concert dates after huge demand: How to get tickets

Celine Dion announces 10 new Paris concert dates after huge demand: How to get tickets

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Billy Ray Cyrus and Elizabeth Hurley

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Bruce Willis' wife gives heartbreaking update on star's dementia battle: 'Doing the best we can'

Bruce Willis' wife gives heartbreaking update on star's dementia battle: 'Doing the best we can'

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Lionsgate have confirmed Michael will be getting a sequel.

Michael sequel: All we know about the Michael Jackson biopic’s next chapter

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George Michael’s landmark Faith era is set to return to cinemas with a newly restored and remastered concert film

George Michael ‘Faith Tour’ film set for cinema release with star's unheard interviews and rare footage

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Phil Collins shares rare health update: 'I was inactive for a long time'

Phil Collins shares rare health update: 'I was inactive for a long time'

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Barry Manilow opens up about 'scary' lung cancer battle ahead of UK tour

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Rod Stewart hints at final UK tour: ‘That’ll probably be it’

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More than 40 years after its original release, Michael Jackson's Thriller is still making music history.

Michael Jackson’s Thriller hits incredible milestone decades after release

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Sir Ian McKellen (left) has addressed long-running rumours that David Bowie (right) was once considered for the role of Gandalf in The Lord of the Rings.

Ian McKellen addresses long-running rumours David Bowie nearly played Gandalf

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Lionel Richie performed his 1986 hit 'Deep River Woman' together on this week's American Idol finale.

Lionel Richie gives astounding performance of ’86 Hit, ‘Deep River Woman’ on American Idol

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Kylie Minogue smiling and the poster for Netflix's Kylie

Kylie Minogue tears up in trailer for hotly-anticipated Netflix docuseries

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George Michael crowned Smooth's All Time Top 500 number one for eighth year running

George Michael tops Smooth's All Time Top 500 number one for ninth year

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