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Celine Dion releases new single 'Bonjour, Pardon, Merci' ahead of comeback show

Celine Dion releases new single 'Bonjour, Pardon, Merci' ahead of comeback show

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Elton John could continue entertaining audiences long after stepping away from the stage, with reports claiming the music icon has signed a multi-million-pound agreement to appear as a hologram.

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Robbie Williams gave unsuspecting music fans in Spain a moment to remember after unexpectedly joining a street performer for an impromptu rendition of one of his biggest hits.

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Olivia Newton-John's daughter Chloe Lattanzi has shared an emotional tribute to her late mother, revealing she has scattered some of the beloved star's ashes in Melbourne.

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Michael Jackson and Lisa Marie Presley shocked the world when they announced they were married.

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ABBA's Frida tragically lost two loves of her life - her husband and her daughter.

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The Goo Goo Dolls braved torrential weather to bring 'Iris' to their fans.

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Fans who missed Michael in cinemas can finally watch the blockbuster Michael Jackson biopic at home, with the film making its streaming debut this week

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Robbie Williams and Gary Barlow delighted fans by performing together for the first time in almost a decade

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Shania Twain stunned London pub go-ers on Saturday night (June 6) when she chose to perform in one of the city's smallest venues.

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Peabo Bryson has died aged 75.

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Lionsgate have confirmed Michael will be getting a sequel.

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More than 40 years after its original release, Michael Jackson's Thriller is still making music history.

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Sir Ian McKellen (left) has addressed long-running rumours that David Bowie (right) was once considered for the role of Gandalf in The Lord of the Rings.

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George Michael crowned Smooth's All Time Top 500 number one for eighth year running

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Madonna announces Confessions II album two decades after original Confessions on a Dance Floor

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Mel Gibson is heading back to the UK to mark 30 years since Braveheart captured the hearts of audiences worldwide.

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Phil Collins shared a rare, heartwarming moment with his youngest son, Matthew, this week, surprising him in Salzburg, Austria.

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Celine Dion is preparing for one of the most anticipated comebacks in recent music history.

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

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