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Michael Jackson showed emotion beyond his years with a spine-tingling cover of Roberta Flack's 'Killing Me Softly'.

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Tom Selleck has shared the untold story behind his memorable dance with Princess Diana.

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Eric Clapton never got the chance to meet his father, but wrote a beautiful song about seeing him through his late son.

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Reba McEntire’s Dolly Parton tribute leaves Emmys audience in tears – watch here

Reba McEntire’s Dolly Parton tribute leaves Emmys audience in tears – watch here

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Céline Dion chokes up in a moving tribute to fans during her triumphant Paris comeback: 'I made a promise'

Céline Dion chokes up in a moving tribute to fans during her triumphant Paris comeback: 'I made a promise'

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Lionel Richie is back home in Los Angeles and “doing great” after spending three days in hospital following a recent performance in St Louis.

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Recent reports suggested Tom Jones could be dropped from The Voice line-up ahead of the 2027 series, which is expected to begin production shortly.

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Stevie Wonder announces Songs in the Key of Life 50th anniversary UK tour

Stevie Wonder announces Songs in the Key of Life 50th anniversary UK tour: Tickets and dates revealed

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Tears For Fears' Roland Orzabal was lucky enough to find love again after the tragic death of his first wife.

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Freddie Mercury’s former fiancée and lifelong confidante Mary Austin has revealed the final words the Queen frontman said to her as she sat beside his deathbed.

Mary Austin recalls Freddie Mercury's final words to her on his deathbed

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Michael Jackson died when his daughter Paris was just 11 years old.

Paris Jackson opens up about the 'chronic loneliness' she experienced after losing her dad

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It has been almost 50 years since Charlie’s Angels first introduced viewers to its glamorous, crime-fighting heroines.

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Smooth Icons 2026: George Michael takes the crown for the fifth year

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Dolly Parton's has many siblings, and some of them are musical too.

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Dolly Parton's debut performance of 'Jolene' paved her way to superstardom.

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Pierce Brosnan may have been voted 'Sexiest Man Alive' on numerous occasions, but he'd only ever had eyes for one woman; his wife of almost 20 years, Keely Shaye Smith.

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Kylie Minogue brought on a surprise guest in 2018: her former flame and beloved friend Jason Donovan.

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The Bee Gees had plenty of scrapes with death before they barely got going as a band.

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Childhood trauma fuelled one of Simply Red's greatest songs.

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Marti Pellow stole the show at an Elvis Presley tribute concert in 1994.

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Filmed in 2007, the security guard can be seen shouting through the window of the pop star's car as George and his entourage try to enter his own concert at Wembley Stadium in 2007.

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Michael Jackson and Lisa Marie Presley shocked the world when they announced they were married.

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ABBA's Frida tragically lost two loves of her life - her husband and her daughter.

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After years of battling Stiff Person Syndrome, Céline Dion is "living the life" again.

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The 81-year-old rock star is father to eight children, born across more than five decades (Rod Stewart pictured with some of his extensive family)

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Rod Stewart undergoes 'routine' heart procedure, calls off US tour

Rod Stewart undergoes 'routine' heart procedure, calls off US tour

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Grease star Stockard Channing reveals she lives 'reclusive' life in UK

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Rod Stewart becomes a grandfather for the sixth time as daughter Ruby welcomes a son

Rod Stewart becomes a grandfather for the sixth time as daughter Ruby welcomes a son

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Phil Collins has revealed he came close to dying after a devastating battle with alcoholism left him fighting for his life in hospital

Phil Collins reveals alcoholism battle after seven-month hospital stay: 'It could all have gone so terribly wrong'

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George Michael’s fans are getting a rare window into one of the most intriguing "what if" moments of his career.

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Lionel Richie was left speechless when an American Idol contestant revealed he was the son of one of pop music's biggest stars

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Carly Simon has revealed why she's been mainly out of the spotlight in recent years (pictured in 2016)

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Now, previously unseen footage is lifting the lid on what really happened behind the scenes on the famous 1981 tour.

Inside Wham!'s chaotic China tour as unseen footage reveals moment George Michael walked out

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Few movie makeovers are as instantly recognisable as Olivia Newton-John's's dramatic transformation at the end of Grease.

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Phil Collins' son, drummer Nic, announces engagement to longtime girlfriend: 'Here's to forever'

Phil Collins' son, drummer Nic, announces engagement to longtime girlfriend: 'Here's to forever'

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Bonnie Tyler performing on stage in 2021.

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Elton John performing and in the poster for his recently announced Mexico shows.

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Celine Dion releases new single 'Bonjour, Pardon, Merci' ahead of comeback show

Celine Dion releases new single 'Bonjour, Pardon, Merci' ahead of comeback show

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Elton John could continue entertaining audiences long after stepping away from the stage, with reports claiming the music icon has signed a multi-million-pound agreement to appear as a hologram.

Elton John, 79, to perform after death following groundbreaking hologram deal

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Lionel Richie has thanked fans for their support and shared a reassuring health update after an on-stage health incident

Lionel Richie gives update on his health after being hospitalised mid-show

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Robbie Williams gave unsuspecting music fans in Spain a moment to remember after unexpectedly joining a street performer for an impromptu rendition of one of his biggest hits.

Robbie Williams stuns busker with impromptu 'Angels' street performance in Spain

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Robbie Williams is set to take centre stage at one of football's biggest events after landing a starring role in the first-ever FIFA World Cup final halftime show.

Robbie Williams lands huge role in FIFA World Cup's first ever halftime show

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Lionel Richie's ex-wife gives health update after singer was rushed to hospital during concert

Lionel Richie's ex-wife gives health update after singer was rushed to hospital during concert

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Michael star Jaafar Jackson has dedicated the film's latest record to his uncle.

Jaafar Jackson pens moving tribute to Michael Jackson as biopic achieves another all-time record

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Lionel Richie ‘heartbroken’ as he postpones shows after ‘feeling dizzy’ at concert

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Clive Davis has died at the age of 94, leaving behind a legacy that helped shape some of the biggest careers in modern music.

Music mogul Clive Davis has died, aged 94

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The Michael Jackson biopic Michael has officially become the highest-grossing music biopic of all time.

'Michael' overtakes 'Bohemian Rhapsody' to become biggest music biopic in box office history

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Olivia Newton-John's daughter Chloe Lattanzi has shared an emotional tribute to her late mother, revealing she has scattered some of the beloved star's ashes in Melbourne.

Olivia Newton-John's daughter scatters star's ashes four years after death from breast cancer

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Kevin Bacon and Kenny Loggins play 'Footloose' on classroom instruments

Kevin Bacon and Kenny Loggins play 'Footloose' on classroom instruments

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