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Prince Philip has passed away

Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh has died, aged 99

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Prince Philip facts: The Duke of Edinburgh's marriage, children, parents and life explained

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Prince's 2010 album Welcome 2 America is to be released 11 years after it was first recorded.

Prince's estate release stunning track ahead of much anticipated 'Welcome 2 America' album - listen

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Annie Lennox's 30-year-old daughter, Lola Lennox, has released her fourth single, co-produced by her famous mother. Pictured, Lola and her mum Annie Lennox.

Annie Lennox's talented daughter Lola Lennox releases song produced by her famous mum

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The former Queen frontman, who died in 1991, gave a stunning performance when he joined his ex-bandmates and Adam Lambert on stage in 2015.

When Freddie Mercury joined Adam Lambert for a spine-tingling duet of 'Bohemian Rhapsody' in 2015

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The brave moment Elton John tried to carry on performing after being diagnosed with 'walking pneumonia' was caught on camera in February 2020.

Heartbreaking moment Elton John broke down in tears on stage before being diagnosed with pneumonia

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Gary Numan and Freddie Mercury

Freddie Mercury's kindness revealed in heartwarming story from Gary Numan involving a Big Mac in Tokyo

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You're officially a music legend if you can pass this quiz

QUIZ: You're officially a music legend if you can pass this quiz

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Which singer would be your best friend? These 8 questions have the answer

QUIZ: Which singer would be your best friend? These 8 questions have the answer

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QUIZ: Only 15% of people can get over 6/10 in this quiz

QUIZ: Only 15% of people can get over 6/10 in this general knowledge quiz

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What decade did you go to school?

QUIZ: Can we guess what decade you went to school?

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Gabrielle interview: Singer reveals story behind her stage name and how Tracy Chapman changed her life

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Ed Sheeran's 2007 dance audition has emerged

Video surfaces of 16-year-old Ed Sheeran auditioning for a TV boy band - and it's hilarious

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The London flat Princess Diana lived in during her bachelorette days is to be commemorated with a blue plaque.

Princess Diana’s London flat to get blue plaque: Where did she live before marrying Prince Charles?

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The Story of... 'I Don't Want to Miss a Thing' by Aerosmith

The Story of... 'I Don't Want to Miss a Thing' by Aerosmith

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The Sound of Music is 56-years-old, but just where are it's famous Von Trapp family actors now?

Where are the cast of The Sound Of Music now?

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Marvin Gaye in 1974

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

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Celine Dion

Celine Dion's 10 greatest songs, ranked

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A young Amy Winehouse pictured with her mother

Amy Winehouse’s mother will appear in heartfelt documentary, 10 years after singer’s death

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Brian May and Kerry Ellis have released a new track 'Panic Attack 2021'. Pictured, the pair's new music video for the song.

Queen's Brian May releases beautiful new single 'Panic Attack 2021’ to help combat coronavirus anxiety

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Aretha Franklin singing in 1980

Aretha Franklin's 10 greatest songs ever, ranked

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Dolly Parton was on stage in 1983 when she started telling the audience a story of how she used to do Elvis impressions when she was a child.

When Dolly Parton did an exquisite impression of Elvis Presley as a woman

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Michael Jackson could have appeared in Labyrinth

How Michael Jackson and Sting almost starred in Labyrinth instead of David Bowie

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Tom Jones was joined by Supremes Jean Terrell, Mary Wilson and Cindy Birdsong for a performance of 'River Deep Mountain High' on his TV show 'This is Tom Jones' in 1970

Tom Jones and The Supremes' performance of 'River Deep Mountain High' in 1970 is spectacular

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The Beatles

The 40 greatest Beatles songs ever, ranked

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Aretha Franklin was appearing on VH1 Divas Live when she announced that she was inviting guest Mariah Carey on stage with 'no rehearsal'.

When Aretha Franklin and Mariah Carey sang a duet of 'Chain of Fools' and blew the roof

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Can You Feel It video

The Jacksons release powerful new version of ‘Can You Feel It’ with MLK and Obama speeches

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Taylor Swift releases brand new song 'You All Over Me' with Maren Morris

Taylor Swift releases excellent brand new song 'You All Over Me' with Maren Morris

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Bruno Mars was interviewed by Jonathan Ross in 1989 as the world's youngest Elvis Presley impersonator.

4-year-old Bruno Mars was the world's youngest Elvis Presley impersonator and he was astounding

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Queen's six-minute masterpiece 'Bohemian Rhapsody' is one of the most famous songs of all time and sold more than one million copies in 1975 alone.

The Story of... 'Bohemian Rhapsody' by Queen

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Elton John

Elton John facts: Singer's age, husband, children, parents, net worth and real name revealed

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Elton John and David Furnish are proud fathers of Zachary, 8, and Elijah, 6.

Elton John's husband and children: Inside their family life and incredible love story

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Elton John and his father Stanley

Who was Elton John's dad Stanley Dwight and who plays him in Rocketman?

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Elton John and his mum Sheila

Who was Elton John's mum? Rocketman singer's relationship with Sheila Farebrother revealed

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Paloma Faith

Paloma Faith's 10 best songs so far, ranked

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Paloma Faith

Paloma Faith facts: Singer's age, boyfriend, baby and songs revealed

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Kim Appleby

Kim Appleby facts: Mel & Kim singer's age, songs, children and more revealed

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The Story of... 'The Winner Takes It All' by ABBA

The Story of... 'The Winner Takes it All' by ABBA

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Ed Sheeran's best songs

Ed Sheeran's 10 best songs so far, ranked

Ed Sheeran

Kate Garraway's moving documentary ends with hopeful message from husband Derek

Kate Garraway's moving documentary ends with positive message from husband Derek

Kate Garraway

To celebrate his latest album Duets, Sting appeared on NPR’s Tiny Desk (Home) Concert series and performed a three-song set from an apartment studio in New York City.

Sting releases incredible 'Englishman/African in New York' hybrid cover recorded from DIY studio

Sting

Singer and actor Meat Loaf has confirmed he is producing a TV dating show based around his 1993 smash hit single 'I’d Do Anything for Love (But I Won’t Do That)'.

Meat Loaf announces TV dating show based on his song 'I’d Do Anything for Love (But I Won't Do That)'

TV & Film

Taylor Dee, 33, died in a roll over car crash in Texas on March 14, just two months after releasing her latest single 'Top Shelf Liquor'

Rising country music star Taylor Dee dies in tragic car accident, aged 33

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Aretha Franklin's family have spoken out about new biopic series 'Genius' based on the star's life and say the producers never consulted them

Aretha Franklin's family 'do not support' new 'Genius' biopic and say series is 'extremely disrespectful'

Aretha Franklin

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