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Duran Duran

Duran Duran's 10 greatest songs ever, ranked

Duran Duran

Filmed at a recording studio in 1990, George Michael explains the step-by-step process of how he records the music and what goes into making a track.

George Michael gives a tutorial on how to write a song in fascinating video from 1990

George Michael

Bee Gees (L to R) Robin, Barry and Maurice Gibb are renowned as one of the most successful singer-songwriting groups of the 20th century.

Bee Gees facts: Gibb brothers' wives, nationality, band name meaning and more revealed

Bee Gees

George Michael's best songs

George Michael's 20 greatest songs ever, ranked

George Michael

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Quincy Jones in 1981

Quincy Jones facts: Music producer's age, wife, children, net worth and more revealed
Simon Le Bon

Simon Le Bon facts: Duran Duran singer's age, wife, children, net worth and more revealed

Duran Duran

According to successful record producer Gary Barlow you only need one thing to write good music – and it's surprisingly simple.

Gary Barlow shares the secret to writing good music – and it’s surprisingly simple

Take That

Linda Nolan in 2016

Linda Nolan facts: Singer's age, husband, children and career revealed
Adele's Someone Like You was a massive hit in 2011

The Story of... 'Someone Like You' by Adele

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Adele's new album will be released soon

Adele's new album for 2021: When will it be released and what is it called?

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Soft Cell are reuniting for a new album

Soft Cell reunite to record first new album in 20 years

Brian May has revealed Queen have started recording new music with Adam Lambert. Pictured on stage at the Forum on July 3, 2014 in Inglewood, California

A new Queen album? Brian May confirms the band are recording new music with Adam Lambert

Queen

Brian May and Kerry Ellis have released a new track 'Panic Attack 2021'. Pictured, the pair's new music video for the song.

Queen's Brian May releases beautiful new single 'Panic Attack 2021’ to help combat coronavirus anxiety

Queen

Coldplay's Chris Martin was performing 'A Different Corner' in tribute to George Michael at the 2017 Brit Awards when he was joined by the star himself

Unforgettable moment George Michael joined Chris Martin for duet of 'A Different Corner' two months after his death

George Michael

Songs with a number in the title

Songs with a number in the title: A handy list

Songs with colours in the title

Songs with a colour in the title: A handy list

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Freddie Mercury is seen wearing his iconic yellow tank top while pacing his dressing room in the minutes leading-up to the start of the huge concert.

Freddie Mercury shows off his spine-tingling acapella voice in backstage video from last Queen concert

Queen

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John Travolta shares tribute to late son Jett on social media

John Travolta shares moving tribute to late son Jett on his 29th birthday

TV & Film

Dame Angela Lansbury

Angela Lansbury facts: Murder She Wrote star's age, films, husband and children revealed

TV & Film

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

New unseen footage of the pair relaxing in New Zealand on Christmas day just months after the Queen's coronation gives an incredible insight into the monarch's private life.

Unseen private scenes of a young Queen and Prince Philip larking around in home video footage

Royals

The London flat Princess Diana lived in during her bachelorette days is to be commemorated with a blue plaque.

Princess Diana’s London flat to get blue plaque: Where did she live before marrying Prince Charles?

Royals

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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?