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In a rare interview clip filmed in 1984, Freddie Mercury opens up about his and Michael Jackson's relationship and gives a rare insight into the latter's life at home.

Freddie Mercury discusses meeting Michael Jackson and friendship in rare interview clip

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The Bee Gees were in Denmark in 1993 to promote their new album Size Isn't Everything when they were invited to perform on the entertainment show, Eleva2ren.

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John Deacon famously left Queen in 1997 after being 'traumatised' by Freddie Mercury's death and has lived a private life away from the spotlight for the last 25 years.

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Kate Bush is regarded as one of the most influential female artists in music history.

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Austin Butler understood Elvis Presley's pain following mother's death at same age as music icon

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Bruce Willis' lawyer has insisted that the star 'wanted to work' amid allegations a producer he often worked with continued filming despite knowing about his health issues.

Bruce Willis' lawyer insists star 'wanted to work' despite serious health issues

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Kate Bush's 'Running Up that Hill'

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Andrew Ridgeley's new love is a super-wealthy influencer, known to have 'the longest legs in Belgravia', who divorced from Monaco energy mogul Mark Daeche in 2019.

Andrew Ridgeley goes public with new socialite girlfriend Amanda Cronin

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Dolly Parton - Smoky Christmas Carol

Dolly Parton's reimagined country Christmas Carol is coming to London's West End

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The new Elvis biopic explores Presley's life in three sections.

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Ticket to Paradise with George Clooney and Julia Roberts

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Tom Hiddleston and Zawe Ashton

Tom Hiddleston and partner Zawe Ashton are 'expecting first child together'

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Michael Jackson's best albums ranked

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Mary Austin and Freddie Mercury in 1984

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Johnny Depp starred in the video for Paul McCartney's 'My Valentine'

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Backstreet Boys and Westlife team up

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Darren Hayes will celebrate Savage Garden on tour

Darren Hayes announces massive UK tour to mark Savage Garden's 25th anniversary

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Diana Ross and Pet Shop Boys at Glastonbury 2022

Diana Ross and Pet Shop Boys take the final day of Glastonbury by storm with hits-laden sets

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John Mayer performing at Michael Jackson's memorial

When John Mayer played 'Human Nature' at Michael Jackson's memorial and the world went silent

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Paul McCartney performed a duet with John Lennon at Glastonbury

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David Essex in 2014

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Aretha Franklin and her son Kecalf

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Prince, Paris and Blanket Jackson

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Pepsi & Shirlie

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Val Kilmer

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Elton John was good friends with George Michael

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Ever since his tragic demise in 1977, there have been countless sightings of the King, who would be 87-years old if he were still alive today.

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The TNT boys perform as the Bee Gees

When three amazing kids pretended to be the Bee Gees and it was incredible

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Paul McCartney's best songs

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Dolly Parton, David Bowie and Lionel Richie have performed at Glastonbury

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Bee Gee Barry Gibb gave a historic performance of his 1977 hit 'Stayin' Alive' at 2017's Glastonbury Festival

Remembering Barry Gibb's mind-blowing Glastonbury performance of 'Stayin' Alive'

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Diana Ross

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Mike + The Mechanics

Mike + The Mechanics promise 'a drop of Genesis' on upcoming UK tour

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Alanis Morrissette has released a new ambient album

Alanis Morissette releases new meditation album 'The Storm Before the Calm' to help you relax

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Michael Jackson practising thee Moonwalk

Rare footage of Michael Jackson practicing iconic 'Billie Jean' routine in 1983 is incredible

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