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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.

Will John Deacon ever rejoin Queen? Brian May reveals he's asked bassist to return

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

How did Kate Bush capture the imagination of a new generation?

Baker Street by Gerry Rafferty

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Kate Bush's 'Running Up that Hill'

The Story of... 'Running Up that Hill' by Kate Bush after Stranger Things resurgence

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David Essex in 2014

David Essex facts: Singer's age, wife, children, songs and career revealed

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Faith Hill and Tim McGraw

Faith Hill opens up about acting opposite husband Tim McGraw: 'We avoided each other on set'

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Kate Garraway talks to the Dirty Dancing songwriters

The Story of... The Dirty Dancing Soundtrack: Kate Garraway speaks to iconic movie's songwriters
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

Dolly Parton - Smoky Christmas Carol

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

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Friends of George Michael has spoken out about the impact the star had on their lives. (Clockwise from left: George Michael and Geri Halliwell, Elton John, Andrew Ridgeley, Brian May and Robbie Williams))

How George Michael changed my life: Famous friends reveal his lasting influence

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

Does Austin Butler really sing and play guitar in Elvis? His Elvis Presley vocals explained

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Dance with My Father by Luther Vandross

The Story of... 'Dance with My Father' by Luther Vandross

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Michael Jackson's best albums ranked

Michael Jackson's best albums ever, ranked in order of greatness

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Mary Austin and Freddie Mercury in 1984

Who is Mary Austin? Meet the woman Freddie Mercury asked to marry

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Aretha Franklin and her son Kecalf

How many children did Aretha Franklin have and where are they now?

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Prince, Paris and Blanket Jackson

Who are Michael Jackson's children and where are they now?

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

When Johnny Depp starred in stunning sign language video for Paul McCartney's beautiful 'My Valentine'

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Little Big Town on Smooth Country

Little Big Town open up about touring with Eagles and Miranda Lambert: "A dream come true"

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Backstreet Boys and Westlife team up

Westlife and Backstreet Boys team up for incredible live-stream duet on two classic tracks

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Pepsi & Shirlie

Pepsi and Shirlie facts: Wham! singers' ages, husbands, children and songs revealed

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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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Ticket to Paradise with George Clooney and Julia Roberts

George Clooney and Julia Roberts return to romcoms in new Ticket to Paradise trailer

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Tom Hiddleston and Zawe Ashton

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

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Val Kilmer

Val Kilmer facts: Top Gun actor's age, wife, children, movies and illness explained

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The last confirmed image of Freddie Mercury has been revealed

Freddie Mercury's last ever photo revealed: Beautiful private image of the Queen star at home

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Michael Jackson practising thee Moonwalk

Rare footage of Michael Jackson practicing iconic 'Billie Jean' routine in 1983 is incredible
A timeline of Barry Gibb and Linda Gray's heartwarming 50-year relationship

A timeline of Barry Gibb and Linda Gray's beautiful 50-year relationship
Whitney and Kevin had a beautiful friendship

Kevin Costner's beautiful relationship with "one true love" Whitney Houston revealed
The last confirmed image of Freddie Mercury has been revealed

Freddie Mercury's last ever photo revealed: Beautiful private image of the Queen star at home
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How ABBA's two marriages and divorces split the group apart for nearly 40 years