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Bruce Willis' daughters, Scout and Tallulah, have expressed their support for his wife, Emma Heming, following her heartfelt update on the actor's battle with dementia.

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Thompson Twins were one of the biggest UK acts of the 1980s, even appearing at Live Aid. But one of their band mates turned their back on fame for a different life.

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An unearthed video shows the singer performing one of his greatest hits, 'Every Breath You Take' accompanied by a local Italian band and a crowd of delighted locals.

Incredible moment Sting performs 'Every Breath You Take' with a local Italian band

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Bruce Willis' wife Emma has revealed that the actor may not comprehend the seriousness of his condition.

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Coldplay invited Canadian legend Bryan Adams to sing in front of his hometown crowd at a recent concert in Vancouver.

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Duran Duran have dropped their latest single, 'Black Midnight,' showcasing the talents of former guitarist Andy Taylor and the iconic Nile Rodgers.

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Richard Gere and Cindy Crawford

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Take That announce their new single 'Windows'

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Dolly Parton and husband Carl Dean never started a family, and now Dolly revealed why whilst adding she's "almost glad" it didn't happen.

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Sir Michael Caine used a walking stick to make a rare appearance on the red carpet of his latest, and possibly last, film.

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Wham! amicably split in 1986, but it wouldn't be the last time George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley performed on stage together.

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Country superstar Chris Stapleton has revealed a rousing new cover of Phil Collins' iconic rock ballad 'In The Air Tonight'.

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The Cars' 1984 ballad 'Drive' was undoubtedly their biggest hit.

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The story behind Shania Twain's enormously successful country pop crossover ballad, 'You're Still The One'.

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It may've been Shania Twain's 'Queen Of Me' tour, but she came to London to reiterate her title as the one and only 'Queen Of Country Pop'.

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The cast of Cheers reunite

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You’ve Got Mail was a romantic comedy starring Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan from 1998.

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Toni Braxton is still one of best-selling female artists in the history of popular music, but her incredible career has been blighted by a series of setbacks.

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In 1975, Olivia Newton-John covered 'Country Roads' on national television and became an instant American sweetheart.

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Tim McGraw, Faith Hill and their daughters Audrey, Gracie and Maggie

Tim McGraw shares adorable throwback photo of his kids for National Daughters Day

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Myleene Klass's new Global Podast

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Nate Smith covers Snow Patrol's 'Chasing Cars'

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Hugh Jackman and wife Deborra-Lee Furness end their 27-year marriage

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Pierce Brosnan and his youngest son Paris, 22, have starred in a new modelling campaign for brand Paul and Shark.

Pierce Brosnan poses with son Paris for beautiful father and son modelling campaign

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Ed Sheeran gave one newly-married couple the shock of their lives, when he surprised guests at their wedding and serenaded the pair on his guitar.

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Leona Lewis is bringing festive joy up and down the country this Christmas.

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Ali Campbell, the original lead singer of the iconic reggae band UB40, has confirmed he won't be reuniting with the original band anytime soon.

UB40's Ali Campbell opens up about feud that ripped the band apart

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Elton John has written the music for a new Devil Wears Prada musical

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According to Frasier casting director Jeff Greenberg, Nicholas Lyndhurst was a "revelation" during casting and gave them no other choice as to cast the "fantastic" actor.

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Who is Alicia Keys? All the key facts about the American singer revealed.

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Darius Rucker

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Queen's Brian May has spoken out about the Freddie Mercury auction that has taken the world by storm – and it seems that not everyone is happy with the sale.

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Pop rock legends Hall & Oates have one of the most unique band origins stories ever.

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Naomi Campbell has opened up about how she negotiated for four of the world's most famous models to star in George Michael's music video

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In a new interview, Bernie Taupin has confirmed he's writing with Elton John again for the first time since 2016.

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Eurythmics star Dave Stewart announces 'Sweet Dreams' 40th anniversary tour

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After being diagnosed with symptoms of peptic ulcer disease, Bruce Springsteen has been forced to postpone the remainder of his September concerts.

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The piano and life's possessions of Queen's legendary frontman Freddie Mercury have gone to auctioned and fetched prices in their millions.

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