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COVID-19: What's the science behind Boris Johnson's decision to delay Freedom Day?

Daniel Morgan: Family of murdered private investigator hope for answers as long-awaited report due

COVID-19: England lockdown easing delayed until 19 July as Delta variant cases rise

COVID-19: Limits on weddings in England to be scrapped from 21 June - but rules on singing and dancing remain

Euro 2020: Scotland's first appearance at a major tournament in 23 years ends in 2-0 defeat to Czech Republic

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High school headmaster Marcus Gause has sung a a jaw-dropping version of 'I Will Always Love You' to his graduating pupils.

Headmaster stuns pupils with flawless performance of 'I Will Always Love You' at graduation

Music

Queen and Freddie Mercury wanted to be part of Band Aid's 'Do They Know it's Christmas' but missed out

Band Aid and Live Aid 'would be banned by woke warriors' today, says Nigel Planer

Music

David Bowie wrote a funny and reflective letter to his good friend Gary Oldman (centre) to tell him of his cancer diagnosis just months before his death in 2016.

David Bowie's wicked dark humour revealed in last cancer battle letter to actor Gary Oldman

David Bowie

Whitney and Kevin had a beautiful friendship

Kevin Costner's beautiful relationship with "one true love" Whitney Houston revealed

Whitney Houston

Chris Isaak's 'Wicked Game'

The Story of... 'Wicked Game' by Chris Isaak

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Jane McDonald and her partner Eddie Rothe

Jane McDonald writes emotional letter after death of partner Eddie Rothe

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'Aline' features a lookalike lead actress (left) but no mention of Celine Dion's name.

Celine Dion fans baffled as unofficial biopic 'Aline' doesn't even mention singer's name

Celine Dion

Julie Andrews gives lovely tribute to 'Mary Poppins' co-star Dick Van Dyke at Kennedy Center Honors

Julie Andrews gives lovely tribute to 'Mary Poppins' co-star Dick Van Dyke at Kennedy Center Honors

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Howard Donald on The Masked Dancer

Howard Donald's amazing dance moves revisited after Take That star revealed as Zip on The Masked Dancer

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Ed Sheeran, Elton John and Courteney Cox sing Phoebe's version of 'Tiny Dancer' for Lisa Kudrow

Ed Sheeran, Elton John and Courteney Cox sing Phoebe's version of 'Tiny Dancer' for Lisa Kudrow

Ed Sheeran

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Trooping the Colour

What is Trooping the Colour? The annual Royal tradition explained

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Father's Day

Father's Day 2021: Dedicate a song and message for your dad on Smooth

Lifestyle

Harry and Meghan announce birth of baby daughter, saying: 'She is more than we could have ever imagined'
Mamma Mia cast

Where was Mamma Mia and Mamma Mia 2 filmed? A location guide

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Elizabeth II was on the balcony with her mother at the Epsom Downs racecourse in 1991 as the pair watch the Queen's horse, Enharmonic, come fourth in the famous Epsom Derby.

'No Mummy!': The Queen bickers with the Queen Mother in a moment all mums can relate to

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National Anthem Quiz

QUIZ: How well do you know the national anthem?

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George Michael's ex-manager recalls how the Careless Whisper singer and The Queen met at a polo match in 1985.

When the Queen asked to meet George Michael: Royal was Wham! fan and 'knew all their hits'

George Michael

After the line-up Michael Jackson and a bashful Princess Diana joined Prince Charles for a photocall where the singer gifted the royals miniature Bad jackets for William and Harry and a platinum disc wall hanging.

Remembering the beautiful moment Michael Jackson and Princess Diana shyly first met

Michael Jackson

Princess Beatrice

Princess Beatrice facts: Royal's age, husband, parents, job and net worth revealed

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Princess Beatrice and husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi are expecting their first child

Princess Beatrice announces she is pregnant with her first child

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Speaking at a press conference to announce the huge 50 night residency at the O2 arena, Michael Jackson's fans didn't know this would be the last time they would ever see their idol on stage.

Michael Jackson's poignant final words at his last public appearance before his death

Michael Jackson

In 1985, a young George Michael was just 21-years-old when he got on stage and sang a flawless performance of hit song 'Love’s in Need of Love Today' with none other than Stevie Wonder himself.

When a nervous George Michael, 21, sang a duet with Stevie Wonder and blew everyone away

George Michael

The Backstreet Boys

Backstreet Boys' 10 best ever songs, ranked

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Filmed in 2007, the security guard can be seen shouting through the window of the pop star's car as George and his entourage try to enter his own concert at Wembley Stadium in 2007.

"That is not George Michael!": When security refused to let the singer into his own concert

George Michael

Lindsey Buckingham with wife Kristen in 2008

Fleetwood Mac's Lindsey Buckingham splits from wife Kristen Messner after 21 years

Fleetwood Mac

Freddie Mercury and Mary Austin's love story is one that has gone down in history and a video of the pair in private gives more insight into their unique relationship.

In Pictures: Freddie Mercury’s beautiful relationship with Mary Austin

Freddie Mercury

Tony Hadley announces solo 2022 UK tour to celebrate 40th anniversary

Tony Hadley announces solo 2022 UK tour to celebrate 40th anniversary

Music

Robin, Maurice and Barry Gibb were guests on TV show Parkinson when the host asked them to sing their 1967 song 'Massachusetts'.

When Bee Gees gave a rare acoustic TV performance of 'Massachusetts' and brought down the house

Bee Gees

David Bowie prank called Annie Lennox on a live TV show in 2000

When mischievous David Bowie pranked Annie Lennox by calling live TV show to make song request

David Bowie

Tina Turner struggled with her career in the late 1970s

How Tina Turner went from working as a cleaner in 1976 to the world's biggest popstar in 1984

Tina Turner

Take That

Take That's top 20 greatest songs ever, ranked

Take That

Boy George was a guest on The One Show yesterday (June 3) when Friends star David Schwimmer gave him a compliment we're sure he won't forget.

The adorable moment David Schwimmer interrupts interview to tell Boy George he's 'a massive fan'

Boy George

The Bangles' best songs

The Bangles' 10 best ever songs, ranked

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In the Heights

In the Heights: Lin-Manuel Miranda's fantastic musical movie explained

TV & Film

Sir Tom Jones may have been a sex symbol throughout his career but there was only one true love of his life, the star's late wife Linda (left, pictured together in 1965).

Tom Jones gives heartbreaking tribute to his late wife of 59 years who he fell in love with 'aged 12'

Tom Jones

Robbie Williams is famous for his good looks and luscious head of hair but the singer's locks are no more after his wife took the clippers to them on Wednesday (June 2).

Robbie Williams left totally bald after wife Ayda Field shaves his head with clippers - video

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QUIZ: What's your summer anthem? Answer these questions to find out

QUIZ: What's your summer anthem? Answer these questions to find out

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Can you guess what these ice creams are without their wrappers?

QUIZ: Can you name these ice creams without the wrappers?

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QUIZ: Which singer is your kindred spirit? These 10 questions will reveal all

QUIZ: Which singer is your kindred spirit? These 10 questions will reveal all

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Can you identify the country these flags belong to?

QUIZ: Can you identify these world flags? Only experts will get 6/11

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Spot the food in these close-up pictures

QUIZ: Spot the food in these tricky close-up pictures

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