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George Michael smiling and speaking at a press conference following his illness in 2011

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Barbra Streisand's touching tribute to James Brolin on 27th wedding anniversary

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Robert De Niro cuddles two-year-old daughter Gia in rare father-daughter outing at children's concert

Robert De Niro cuddles two-year-old daughter Gia in rare father-daughter outing at children's concert

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Rod Stewart was almost forced to cancel Glastonbury due to illness.

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Dick Van Dyke was unable to attend a recent event due to being 'sick', his wife says.

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John Travolta dressed up as Danny Zuko for a special fan event

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Lewis Capaldi has returned to the limelight after a long time away.

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Dolly Parton smiling while performing in 2016

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Olivia Newton-John smiling in Grease and in 2010.

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Ringo Starr and John Travolta

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Rod Stewart and Penny Lancaster

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The Jonas Brothers have sampled from a hit Bee Gees song in their latest single.

Jonas Brothers reveal unexpected Bee Gees sample in new single ‘No Time To Talk’

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Dolly Parton and Tom Cruise to receieve honorary Oscars celebrating their 'extraordinary careers'

Dolly Parton and Tom Cruise to receive honorary Oscars celebrating their 'extraordinary careers'

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Did you know there were two music videos for some of the Bee Gees' most popular tracks?

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Freddie Mercury initially wasn't sure about Live Aid.

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The dance moves of comedian Chris Tucker floored Michael Jackson.

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Pierce and Keely married in 2001 after meeting in 1994.

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Dolly turned down the King of Rock and Roll, but it was a decision which "hurt" Country's Queen.

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James McCartney, Zak Starkey and Sean Lennon.

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Rod Stewart celebrates 18 years of marriage

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The film Lily Collins plays to daughter Tove to point out grandad Phil Collins

The film Lily Collins shows her daughter to point out grandad Phil Collins: 'Forever proud'

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Sting shares a tender moment with nonverbal grandson Akira – watch the video here

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Celine Dion's heartfelt Father's Day message to late husband René Angélil: 'Your love lives within us'

Celine Dion's heartfelt Father's Day message to late husband René Angélil: 'Your love lives within us'

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When Brian Wilson sang with his daughters and left the audience mesmerised

When Brian Wilson sang with his daughters and left the audience mesmerised

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Sting honours Brian Wilson with touching rendition of 'God Only Knows' – watch here

Sting honours Brian Wilson with heartfelt rendition of 'God Only Knows' – watch here

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Brian Wilson is being remembered by the entire music industry

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Madonna looked spectacular in the 'Material Girl' music video.

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Sly Stone has passed away at the age of 82.

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Eurythmics performed an acoustic version of 'When The Day Goes Down' live on BBC in 1989.

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Céline Dion tearfully accepts standing ovation after surprising fans at Coldplay concert

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Maurice Gibb and Andy Gibb performing

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The Beatles are each getting official biopics.

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Billy Ray Cyrus and Elizabeth Hurley

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Stevie Wonder singing and a poster for Stevie Wonder at BST this summer

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Anne Hathaway and Meryl Streep in The Devil Wears Prada.

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Rod Stewart smiling on stage and a poster for Rod Stewart's One Last Time tour.

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