Song Lists

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Kylie Minogue and Jason Donovan, Bananarama and Rick Astley

Stock Aitken Waterman’s 15 greatest songs, ranked

Song Lists

Rick Astley in 1988. (Photo by Mike Prior/Getty Images)

Rick Astley's 10 greatest songs, ever

Song Lists

These ten songs were all written in a surprisingly short amount of time.

10 incredible songs written in 30 minutes (or less!)

Sister Sledge were one of disco's biggest movers and shakers. (Credit Image: © Barry Schultz/ZUMA Wire)

Sister Sledge's 10 best songs, ranked

Song Lists

Stevie Wonder

Stevie Wonder's 20 greatest ever songs, ranked

Stevie Wonder

The Story of...

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Join Kathy Sledge as she tells us the story of Sister Sledge's 'We Are Family'.

The Story of ‘We Are Family’ by Sister Sledge – as told by Kathy Sledge

The various singers of 'Please Come Home for Christmas' over the years.

‘Please Come Home for Christmas’: the festive classic sung by Bon Jovi, Eagles, Luther Vandross and Cher

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The Story of... 'Last Christmas' by Wham!

The Story of... 'Last Christmas' by Wham! - as told by Andrew Ridgeley

Song Facts

George Michael

Father Figure by George Michael: Lyrics, meaning, Taylor Swift reinterpretation and more

Song Facts

George Michael lost the love of his life in 1993, a pivotal loss that impacted his music.

The heartbreaking ballad George Michael wrote for the one true love he lost

George Michael

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Liam Neeson and Natasha Richardson were together for more than 15 years before her untimely death in 2009.

Liam Neeson and Natasha Richardson: Inside their 15-year love story

TV & Film

Sinitta and Brad Pitt: A complete timeline of their unlikely 1980s romance

Sinitta and Brad Pitt: A complete timeline of their unlikely 1980s romance

TV & Film

In 1985, Wham! made history being the first Western act to perform in China.

How Wham! broke cultural barriers in 1985 with their history-making concerts in China

George Michael

Kim Basinger is looking back on her time starring alongside Bruce Willis in the 1987 romantic comedy Blind Date.

Kim Basinger shares memories of working with Bruce Willis in Blind Date: 'Nobody could have been better'

TV & Film

Marvin Gaye in 1974

The tragic story of Marvin Gaye and the untimely death of a soul legend

Marvin Gaye

For Jane Seymour, one memory stands out above all others in her 55-year career: the night she “married” rock icon Freddie Mercury.

Jane Seymour recalls night she 'married' Freddie Mercury: 'He kissed me, right in front of everyone'

Freddie Mercury

British pop duo Mel and Kim in 1987. (Photo by Mike Prior/Getty Images)

The tragic reason Mel & Kim's career ended at the height of their fame

Countless soapstars have chanced their arm at making a career in pop music.

The 10 best soap stars turned pop stars, ranked

A man who says he is the son of Maurice Gibb has challenged claims made by Lulu that he may have been conceived during her marriage to the late musician.

Maurice Gibb's secret son hits back at Lulu's claims he was conceived during their marriage

Bee Gees

The Beach Boys smiling

Where are The Beach Boys now? Exits, deaths, reunions and more explained

Beach Boys

Jack Black has quite the voice on him, as displayed during his 'Wicked Game' cover.

Jack Black’s cover of ‘Wicked Game’ is surprisingly soulful – watch it here

It was later revealed that while Diana's dance with Travolta is now lauded as one of the most famous of all time, it almost didn't happen: The Princess, it seemed, had her eye on someone else for the iconic spin across the dancefloor.

The fascinating true story behind Princess Diana and John Travolta's infamous dance

Royals

At the 2017 Grammy Awards ceremony, Bruno Mars paid a blistering tribute to the late trailblazing icon Prince.

When Bruno Mars paid an epic tribute to the late icon Prince

Prince

In a recently unearthed interview from 1992, Eric Clapton revealed that writing 'Tears In Heaven' helped him grieve an inconceivable loss.

Eric Clapton reveals how ‘Tears In Heaven’ helped him grieve the tragic loss of his son Conor

Eric Clapton

Look back at 2025 with Smooth's biggest stories.

2025 year in review: Smooth's biggest stories of the year

Watch Shania serenading her family below

Watch a young Shania Twain serenade her family at Christmas in rare home video

Shania Twain

Quizzes

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Rod Stewart, Pope Leo and Taylor Swift and the words 2025 Quiz

QUIZ: How well do you remember 2025?

Quizzes

80s music quiz!

QUIZ: How much do you know about 1980s music?

Quizzes

Olympic flag, a sausage roll and an Oscar statue

QUIZ: How well do you remember 2024?

Quizzes

Can you guess the real name of these celebrities?

QUIZ: Do you know the REAL names of these celebrities?

Quizzes

QUIZ: Can you guess the music legend from ONE feature?

QUIZ: Can you guess the music legend from ONE of their features?

Quizzes

QUIZ: Can you recognise these singers from their baby pictures?

QUIZ: Can you recognise the iconic celebrities in these old childhood photos?

Quizzes