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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

Music

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

More Stories

George Michael

Father Figure by George Michael: Lyrics, meaning, Babygirl scene 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

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

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

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

Journey's 'Don't Stop Believin''

Don't Stop Believin' by Journey: Song meaning, lyrics, covers and more facts revealed

"I see your true colours, shining through."

The Story of... 'True Colours' by Cyndi Lauper

Cyndi Lauper - Girls Just Want To Have Fun

The Story of... 'Girls Just Want To Have Fun' by Cyndi Lauper

Celine Dion sang the theme for Titanic

The Story of... 'My Heart Will Go On' by Celine Dion from Titanic

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Billy Ray Cyrus and Elizabeth Hurley

Billy Ray Cyrus and Elizabeth Hurley relationship: How did they meet? How long have they been dating? and more

Country

Freddie Mercury's sister wanted to keep some of her brother's possessions after they were auctioned in 2023.

Why Freddie Mercury’s sister spent £3million saving brother’s personal belongings

Freddie Mercury

Anne Hathaway and Meryl Streep in The Devil Wears Prada.

The Devil Wears Prada sequel: Release date, cast, trailer and more

TV & Film

Liv Tyler and Todd Rundgren

Liv Tyler's moving relationship with her adoptive dad Todd Rundgren explored

TV & Film

Billy Joel performing today and in the 80s.

Billy Joel: And So It Goes documentary: release date, how to watch and more

Billy Joel

Post Malone performing on stage

Post Malone new album: Release date, songs, is it country and more explored

Country

The Breakfast Club cast has come a long way since 1985

The Breakfast Club cast now: Where are the stars of the 1985 film now?

TV & Film

Al Green

Al Green's 10 greatest ever songs

Song Lists

Who is Max McNown? A Lot More Free singer's girlfriend, songs, age and American Idol experience revealed

Who is Max McNown? 'A Lot More Free' singer's girlfriend, songs, age and American Idol audition revealed

Fact Profiles

Even George Michael's rehearsals were as remarkable as a proper performance.

Watch this rare footage of George Michael’s incredible rehearsal of 'Hand to Mouth' in 1996

George Michael