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Taron Egerton played Elton John in his 2019 biopic 'Rocket Man', and proved his singing chops beforehand with a gorgeous duet of 'Tiny Dancer' with the legend himself.

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Nik Kershaw will revisit the "songs, stories, and silliness" from his life and career in music on his forthcoming UK tour.

80s icon Nik Kershaw hitting the road in 2025 for intimate UK tour

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How Sting and Robert Downey Jr struck up an unlikely lifelong friendship

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In a new interview promoting his forthcoming memoir, Some Boy, acting great Al Pacino says "it's fun" being a new dad in his eighties.

Al Pacino says 'it’s fun' to be a new dad at the age of 84

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Watch Art Garfunkel's stunning Everly Brothers duet with his son

Watch Art Garfunkel's stunning Everly Brothers duet with his son

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The Grand Ole Opry to celebrate milestone 100th birthday with special Royal Albert Hall concert

The Grand Ole Opry to celebrate milestone 100th birthday with special Royal Albert Hall concert

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Queen to release first new material in over a decade? Roger Taylor reveals all

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Jennifer Grey became a household name after starring in 1987 classic Dirty Dancing, and has barely aged a day since.

‘Dirty Dancing’ star Jennifer Grey has barely aged in 40 years as she attends London film premiere

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Annie Lennox and her daughter Lola came together to perform a gorgeous Simon & Garfunkel cover for charity.

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James Blunt is going to change his name

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After a devastating family tragedy, Michael Jackson guided his nephews to pop stardom.

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Elton John opens up on how having children 'changed everything' for him and husband David Furnish

Elton John opens up on how having children 'changed everything' for him and husband David Furnish

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Duran Duran have released a groovy cover of an ELO classic.

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

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Celine Dion in tears over Kelly Clarkson cover of 'My Heart Will Go On'

Celine Dion in tears over Kelly Clarkson's cover of 'My Heart Will Go On'

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Lisa Marie Presley opens up about death of her dad Elvis in posthumous new memoir

Lisa Marie Presley opens up about death of her dad Elvis in posthumous new memoir

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Daniel Craig and Rachel Weisz keep their private life very private.

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Cissy Houston, Whitney's mother and gospel legend, dies aged 91

Cissy Houston, Whitney's mother and gospel legend, dies aged 91

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Madonna pays heartbreaking tribute to her younger brother Christopher after his death at 63

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Savage Garden only made two albums, but were one of the most successful pop duos of the 1990s.

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Huey Lewis and the News are one of the 1980s' biggest-selling bands. (Photo by © Roger Ressmeyer/CORBIS/VCG via Getty Images)

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Rob Brydon reveals George Michael’s hilarious response after telling him he saw Wham! in Wales

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When George Michael secretly donated all royalties from 'Jesus to a Child' to ChildLine

When George Michael secretly donated all royalties from 'Jesus to a Child' to ChildLine

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Dirty Dancing's Patrick Swayze created one of the most romantic songs of the late 1980s, when he wrote and recorded 'She's Like The Wind' in 1984.

Patrick Swayze singing stripped back 'She's Like The Wind' from Dirty Dancing is out of this world

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Jon Bon Jovi and Dorothea have been married since 1989

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Barry Gibb paid homage to his beautiful wife Linda Gray, calling her "a very, very special person".

Barry Gibb reveals his secret behind 54-year marriage to "special" wife Linda

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In a new interview with Jennifer Hudson, Gwen Stefani reveals how Blake Shelton reminds her why she loves him so much, each and every day.

Gwen Stefani reveals what Blake Shelton does each day to remind her why she fell in love with him

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Elton John jokes about all his missing body parts after surgeries: 'There's not much of me left'

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Watch Elvis' granddaughter Riley Keough cover Prince's 'When Doves Cry' at Paris fashion show

Watch Elvis' granddaughter Riley Keough cover Prince's 'When Doves Cry' at Paris fashion show

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Kris Kristofferson said his friend Sinead O'Connor was "synonymous with courage and integrity", so wrote a powerful song about her standing up against the world's injustices.

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In a recent interview, Spandau Ballet bassist Martin Kemp admitted that that touring with the band again would make him "physically sick".

Martin Kemp says touring with Spandau Ballet now would make him 'physically sick'

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Frankie Valli breaks silence after concern around recent viral lip-syncing concerts

Frankie Valli breaks silence after concern around recent viral lip-syncing concerts

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The music world has paid tribute to the late legend, Kris Kristofferson.

Kris Kristofferson: Tributes pour in from Barbra Streisand, Dolly Parton and more

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Billy Joel announces a pair of absolutely massive UK stadium shows

Billy Joel announces a pair of absolutely massive UK stadium shows

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Kris Kristofferson was a legend of country music as well as the silver screen. He has died aged 88.

Legendary country musician and actor Kris Kristofferson dies aged 88

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C2C 2025: Lainey Wilson, Dierks Bentley and Cody Johnson to headline country music festival

C2C 2025: Lainey Wilson, Dierks Bentley and Cody Johnson to headline country music festival

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Dame Maggie Smith.

Oscar-winning acting legend Dame Maggie Smith dies aged 89

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Chloe Lattanzi has paid tribute to her late mum Olivia Newton-John with an empowering new song 'Phoenix'.

Olivia Newton-John’s daughter Chloe releases new song ‘Phoenix’ in tribute to her late mum

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The undisputed kings of UK reggae have announced two extra special intimate concerts for the tail end of 2024.

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Richard Goodall and Journey on America's Got Talent

Watch Journey perform 'Don't Stop Believin' with America's Got Talent winner

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Cissy Houston facts: Whitney Houston's mother's life, children, husband and career revealed

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Scottish singer Lewis Capaldi. (Steve Russell/Toronto Star via Getty Images)

Lewis Capaldi facts: Singer's age, songs, girlfriend, net worth and more revealed

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Lindsey Buckingham facts: Fleetwood Mac singer's age, wife, children and net worth revealed

Lindsey Buckingham facts: Fleetwood Mac singer's age, wife, children and net worth revealed

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Robbie Williams movie 'Better Man': Cast, trailer, release date, songs and more revealed

Robbie Williams movie Better Man: Cast, trailer, release date, songs and more revealed

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48th AFI Life Achievement Award Gala Tribute Celebrating Julie Andrews - Arrivals

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Olivia Newton-John's widow John Easterling has opened up on their "supernatural" marriage, and the possibility of ever finding that kind of love again.

Widow John Easterling opens up on finding love again after 'supernatural' marriage to Olivia Newton-John

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Lisa Marie Presley and Riley Keough and Benjamin Keough

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Jason Manford is hitting the road again.

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Tom Selleck's turn as Magnum P.I. made him a star, but he had a love-hate relationship with fame.

Tom Selleck reveals why he hated Magnum P.I. fame after becoming 80s icon

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Shania Twain has confirmed that a musical featuring her greatest hits is in the works.

A brand new musical featuring Shania Twain’s songs is in production

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