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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

George Michael

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

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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Shaboozey and Jell Roll have teamed up for a new song.

Shaboozey and Jelly Roll’s Amen: Lyrics, meaning, listen here and more

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Gabrielle chatting with Smooth in 2025, in the music video for Dreams in 1993 and on the single cover

Dreams by Gabrielle: Lyrics, meaning, Fast Car origins and more – as told by Gabrielle

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Chappell Roan's new country track is delighting fans.

Chappell Roan’s The Giver: Lyrics, meaning, country style and more explained

Country

Roberta Flack became a global sensation when she released 'Killing Me Softly With His Song'.

The Story of... 'Killing Me Softly With His Song' by Roberta Flack

Night Fever vinyl covers and the Bee Gees in the music video for Night Fever

Night Fever by the Bee Gees: Lyrics, meaning, film story and more facts

Bee Gees

John Waite performing on stage and the album cover for Missing You

Missing You by John Waite: Lyrics, meaning, Netflix show details and more

Richard Marx and the album cover for Right Here Waiting

‘Right Here Waiting’ by Richard Marx: Story, lyrics meaning, movie facts and more

Presents under a Christmas tree and Eartha Kitt

Santa Baby by Eartha Kitt: Lyrics, meaning, covers and more

A snowman in some snow

Frosty the Snowman: Story, lyrics, covers and more explained

A Christmas tree and Kelly Clarkson singing.

Underneath the Tree by Kelly Clarkson: Lyrics, story, song facts and more

Kelly Clarkson

Heal the Pain

The Story of... 'Heal the Pain' by George Michael

Prince Purple Rain

The Story of... 'Purple Rain' by Prince

Madonna - Like a Prayer

The Story of... 'Like a Prayer' by Madonna

Madonna

Neil Diamond On Stage in 1984

The Story of... 'Sweet Caroline' by Neil Diamond

Seal's Kiss from a Rose

The Story of... 'Kiss From a Rose' by Seal

Come on Eileen - Dexys Midnight Runners

Come on Eileen by Dexys Midnight Runners: Song meaning, lyrics, covers and more facts revealed

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Simple Minds are one of Scotland's greatest ever musical exports. (Photo by Mike Maloney/Daily Mirror/Mirrorpix via Getty Images)

Simple Minds' 10 greatest songs, ranked

Song Lists

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?

TV & Film

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

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

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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