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Richard Gere and Julia Roberts in Pretty Woman

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George Michael speaks about his sexuality for first time in landmark 1998 interview

Watch when George Michael came out as gay on live TV and inspired a generation

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Vintage footage of Patrick Swayze 'dirty dancing' with his wife Lisa Niemi is sensational

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

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

Whitney and Kevin had a beautiful friendship

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Chris Isaak's 'Wicked Game'

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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

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

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

Freddie Mercury

'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

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

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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.

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

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Tina Turner struggled with her career in the late 1970s

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

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

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

Robbie Williams

A video of Freddie Mercury's isolated vocals released in 2012 may just prove the Queen star's singing voice was completely unrivalled.

Does this video of Freddie Mercury singing opera prove the Queen frontman really could perform anything?

Freddie Mercury

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

School of Rock star Kevin Clark has died

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Dolly Parton and Patti LaBelle playing 'Shortin' Bread' on their fingernails

This video of Dolly Parton and Patti LaBelle playing music with their nails is spellbinding

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Michael Jackson and Martin Bashir

Michael Jackson's family calls for fresh inquiry into Martin Bashir's 2003 documentary

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Stand By Me cast then and now

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The electrifying moment unknown Celine Dion won Eurovision by just one point in 1988

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

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The film will cover Aretha Franklin's life, with the lead role played by Jennifer Hudson, from her early years to her emergence as The Queen of Soul.

Respect: Watch incredible new trailer for Aretha Franklin biopic starring Jennifer Hudson

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Cher's best songs

Cher's 10 greatest songs ever, ranked

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Cher marks her 75th birthday by announcing a biopic of her life from the producers of Mamma Mia

BTS star Jin pays tribute to Freddie Mercury

When BTS star Jin performed a Freddie Mercury tribute in front of thousands at Wembley (and Queen loved it)

Freddie Mercury

Duran Duran announce first new album in six years, including new song 'Invisible'

Duran Duran announce first new album in six years, including new song 'Invisible'

Michael Ball, Celine Dion and Olivia Newton-John all did Eurovision in the past

14 singers you totally forgot did Eurovision (or failed to get there)

One eagle-eyed fan has spotted a very – shall we say 'ballsy' – wardrobe malfunction in one scene from Grease 2 that has seemingly slipped anyone's notice for almost 40 years (pictured right).

Shocking X-rated wardrobe malfunction in Grease 2 movie spotted 39 years after its release

Irish dance champions Jean Butler and Michael Flatley were recruited to choreograph and showcase Ireland's talents to the world and put on a show as the Ireland's interval act at Eurovision 1994.

When unknown group Riverdance exploded onto the world stage at 1994's Eurovision

Eurovision stars

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Tom Jones reveals the time he unexpectedly found Michael Jackson at his house

David Bowie's 20-year-old daughter Alexandria Zahra 'Lexi' Jones has paid tribute to her mum five years after the death of her father.

David Bowie's daughter Lexi shares poignant tribute to mum Iman five years after her father's death

George Michael has a back catalogue of exceptional cover songs.

7 times George Michael blew us away with phenomenal cover songs

Heath Ledger was the one to suggest David Bowie's 'Golden Years' in the famous dance scene from the 2001 hit movie 'A Knight's Tale'

David Bowie's 'Golden Years' dance in A Knight's Tale was suggested by Heath Ledger, director reveals

Neil Connery has died aged 82, seven months after older brother Sean Connery's death.

Sean Connery's lookalike actor brother dies seven months after James Bond star's death, aged 82

Tina Turner

Tina Turner and Carole King are to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Brit Awards 2021: Elton John joins Olly Alexander for sensational Pet Shop Boys' 'It's A Sin' cover

Elton John joins Olly Alexander for sensational Pet Shop Boys cover at Brit Awards 2021

Frontman of Pulp Jarvis Cocker (inset) crashed the stage while Michael Jackson was performing 'Earth Song' at the 1996 Brit Awards in London.

Remembering when Jarvis Cocker crashed the Brit Awards stage and 'mooned' Michael Jackson

Michael Jackson

Bee Gees Robin (centre), Maurice (left) and Barry Gibb (right) busked in London's Covent Garden in 1993.

Watch the extraordinary moment the Bee Gees busked on the streets of London in 1993

Martin Kemp says George Michael landed him his famous role of soap opera EastEnders. Pictured on set in 1998.

Martin Kemp reveals how George Michael got him his EastEnders role and even picked his soap wardrobe

John Travolta has thanked his wife Kelly Preston for their three kids in a moving post almost a year after he death.

John Travolta shares heartbreaking tribute to his wife Kelly Preston 10 months after her death

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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

UB40 drummer Jimmy Brown says MI5 spooks monitored the group at the height of their fame in the 1980s.

Were UB40’s phones really bugged by MI5? The full bizarre story

Marvin Gaye

Marvin Gaye's isolated vocals from 'I Heard it Through the Grapevine' will give you tingles

Madonna has paid tribute to Levi's laundrette model and singer Nick Kamen who died aged 59.

Madonna pays heartbreaking tribute to singer and model Nick Kamen: "You suffered too much"

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

Nick Kamen starred in the famous Levi's laundrette commercial

Model and singer Nick Kamen has died, aged 59: Boy George pays tribute to Levi's laundrette star

Adele transforms into George Michael

Adele transforms into hero George Michael to celebrate 33rd birthday

Robin Gibb's son RJ reveals he has having a third child

Robin Gibb's son is expecting a child on anniversary of his Bee Gees dad's death

George Michael's 'Careless Whisper' tops Smooth's All Time Top 500 for a fourth time

George Michael's 'Careless Whisper' tops Smooth's All Time Top 500 for a fourth time

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

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have marked their tenth anniversary by releasing photos of them embracing in the grounds of Kensington Palace this week taken by photographer Chris Floyd.

William and Kate share unusually intimate photos to mark their 10th wedding anniversary

Karen Carpenter was an amazing drummer and singer

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The Story of... 'The Living Years' by Mike + the Mechanics

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Kate Garraway speaks to Jenni Falconer

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A video of Queen filmed 36-years-ago documents the band's rehearsals in the days leading up to Live Aid in 1985..

Queen rehearse for famous Live Aid set in sensational behind-the-scenes video

Mick Fleetwood has insisted that Fleetwood Mac are 'still together'. Pictured left to right: John McVie, Stevie Nicks, Christine McVie, Mick Fleetwood and Lindsay Buckingham

Mick Fleetwood says Fleetwood Mac haven’t split despite Christine McVie's comments about Stevie Nicks

Smooth's All Time Top 500 2021

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The Story of... 'Hello' by Lionel Richie

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