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Derek Redmond was helped by his father at the 1992 Olympics

Remembering Derek Redmond's heartbreaking and inspirational Olympics race finish with his dad

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Peter Kay's 'wonderful kindness' revealed as he makes comeback to raise money for woman with brain cancer

Peter Kay's 'wonderful kindness' revealed as he makes comeback to raise money for woman with brain cancer

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Bruce Springsteen's daughter Jessica is competing at the Olympics

Bruce Springsteen's daughter Jessica is competing at the Olympics: Who is the equestrian star?

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Robin Williams with his son Zak

Robin Williams' son Zak pays sweet tribute to late father on his 70th birthday

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QUIZ: We know which music legend you are based on your star sign

QUIZ: We know which music legend you are based on your star sign

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Olivia Newton-John in 2013

Olivia Newton-John says she is feeling "very good" in ongoing cancer recovery

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Which music icons are you a combination of? Answer these questions to find out

Which music icons are you a combination of? Answer these 9 questions to find out

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Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani married in 2021

Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani get married: Their love story timeline so far

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Shania Twain with her ex-husband Mutt Lange (left) and second husband Frédéric Thiébaud (right)

The complicated history of how Shania Twain swapped husbands with best friend after ex cheated on her

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Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman have been together for over 15 years

Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban: A timeline of their beautiful relationship and family

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Can you spot the REAL road signs from the fake ones?

QUIZ: Can you spot the REAL road signs from the fake ones?

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Mike Yung: This soul singer's journey from subway busking to America's Got Talent and beyond is truly inspiring

This soul singer's journey from subway busking to America's Got Talent and beyond is truly inspiring

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Trooping the Colour

What is Trooping the Colour? The annual Royal tradition explained

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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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Father's Day

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

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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A couple

5 ways you know you’re ready start dating again

Whitney and Kevin had a beautiful friendship

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

Whitney Houston

Selfie with a dog

How to choose your dating profile picture: Why pets win prizes and other tips

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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Kate Middleton has promised 5-year-old cancer patient Mila Sneddon that she'll wear her favourite colour pink when the two finally meet.

Kate Middleton releases first official YouTube video of incredible chat with brave cancer patient, aged 5

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Lin Yu Chun (pictured left) was appearing on Taiwanese TV series Super Star Avenue when he gave an astounding performance of 'I Will Always Love You' by Whitney Houston.

Taiwanese youngster stuns with jaw-dropping version of 'I Will Always Love You' by Whitney Houston

Whitney Houston

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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Kate and William have released a beautiful home video to celebrate their ten years as a married couple.

Video of Will and Kate as you've never seen them before: Cambridge family release intimate home footage

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Kate Garraway speaks to Jenni Falconer

Kate Garraway reveals how the power of music has brought 'joy and hope' to her and Derek

Kate Garraway

Spot the food in these close-up pictures

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

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We can tell if you're Northern or Southern just from these questions

QUIZ: We can tell if you're Northern or Southern just from these questions

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The 73-year love story of Prince Philip and Her Majesty The Queen is one that will be remembered forever. Pictured left, in 1947 and right, in 2007.

When the Queen met Prince Philip: A royal love story in their own words

Royals

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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Matt Sorum and his wife Ace Harper

Guns N’ Roses drummer Matt Sorum is to become a first-time father at 60

Music

What decade did you go to school?

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

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Gary Barlow's Smooth Sessions

Smooth Sessions: Watch Gary Barlow's exclusive free virtual gig now!
How TikTok is introducing a new generation to George Michael, Queen and other icons

How TikTok is introducing a new generation to George Michael, Queen and other icons
1980s love songs

The 20 greatest love songs of the 1980s, ranked

Bee Gees star Barry Gibb and singing sensation Barbra Streisand were presenting a Grammy Award when the Australian sex symbol gently kissed the Funny Girl star as the world watched on.

When Barry Gibb tenderly kissed Barbra Streisand live on stage at the 1981 Grammy Awards
Naomi Aye, 12, was appearing on France's 2020 series of The Voice Kids when she gave the incredible performance of 'Bohemian Rhapsody'

The Voice Kids: Girl, 12, channels Freddie Mercury with spine-tingling rendition of Queen's 'Bohemian Rhapsody'
QUIZ: Can you match these logos to the correct bands and artists?

QUIZ: Can you match these logos to the correct bands and artists?

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The Story of... 'I Will Always Love You'

The Story of... 'I Will Always Love You' by Whitney Houston

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Aretha Franklin with husband Glynn Turman in 1980

Who is Aretha Franklin's second husband Glynn Turman and where is he now?

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Jennifer Grey and Patrick Swayze

Where are the cast of Dirty Dancing now?

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Bryan Adams' 15 best songs and videos

Bryan Adams' 15 best songs ever, ranked

Bryan Adams

See Dolly Parton and Sylvester Stallone's sizzling chemistry in this unearthed interview clip from 1984

See Dolly Parton and Sylvester Stallone's sizzling chemistry in this unearthed interview clip from 1984

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Here's where the cast of School of Rock are now

School of Rock cast: Where are the stars of the Jack Black film now?

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