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Country superstar Chris Stapleton has revealed a rousing new cover of Phil Collins' iconic rock ballad 'In The Air Tonight'.

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It may've been Shania Twain's 'Queen Of Me' tour, but she came to London to reiterate her title as the one and only 'Queen Of Country Pop'.

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The cast of Cheers reunite

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Nate Smith covers Snow Patrol's 'Chasing Cars'

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Ed Sheeran gave one newly-married couple the shock of their lives, when he surprised guests at their wedding and serenaded the pair on his guitar.

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In 1975, Olivia Newton-John covered 'Country Roads' on national television and became an instant American sweetheart.

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The Cars' 1984 ballad 'Drive' was undoubtedly their biggest hit.

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The story behind Shania Twain's enormously successful country pop crossover ballad, 'You're Still The One'.

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Elton John has written many greats songs. But there was one George Michael song he wished he'd written himself.

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Princess Diana's home movies

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Ali Campbell, the original lead singer of the iconic reggae band UB40, has confirmed he won't be reuniting with the original band anytime soon.

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Elton John has written the music for a new Devil Wears Prada musical

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According to Frasier casting director Jeff Greenberg, Nicholas Lyndhurst was a "revelation" during casting and gave them no other choice as to cast the "fantastic" actor.

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Queen's Brian May has spoken out about the Freddie Mercury auction that has taken the world by storm – and it seems that not everyone is happy with the sale.

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In a new interview, Bernie Taupin has confirmed he's writing with Elton John again for the first time since 2016.

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Eurythmics star Dave Stewart announces 'Sweet Dreams' 40th anniversary tour

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After being diagnosed with symptoms of peptic ulcer disease, Bruce Springsteen has been forced to postpone the remainder of his September concerts.

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The piano and life's possessions of Queen's legendary frontman Freddie Mercury have gone to auctioned and fetched prices in their millions.

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The Rolling Stones announce new studio album 'Hackney Diamonds', their first in 18 years

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Sir Anthony Hopkins has become a social media sensation because of his joy for living life to its fullest, like his latest video of wowing hotel staff with a surprise piano performance.

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Take That has hinted at a reunion via the the band's official Instagram page (Pictured L to R: Gary Barlow, Mark Owen and Howard Donald)

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UB40, Shalamar, Janis Joplin and The Kinks are some of the music icons that will receive an Award Stone on the UK Music Walk Of Fame in 2023.

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Diana Ross sings Happy Birthday to Beyonce

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Zac Brown Band have revealed their epic cover of Queen's 'Bohemian Rhapsody' for an upcoming album of live covers.

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Demi Moore is reportedly showing her ex-husband Bruce Willis unwavering support as he confronts the challenges of dementia.

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Celine Dion's family has revealed details about the rare illness that has kept the music icon away from the stage in recent months.

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Kevin Bacon and Billy Joel in concert

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Take That stars Mark Owen and Robbie Williams gave an impromptu backstage performance of 'Greatest Day', just before taking the stage in Norfolk on Sunday, August 27.

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