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You Have Been Loved: Remembering George Michael

George Michael's life and career celebrated in new Smooth special - listen now on Global Player

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Carlos Marin was a young singer before finding fame

How Il Divo's Carlos Marin went from child prodigy to opera superstar

George Michael’s headstone revealed nearly five years after his death

George Michael’s headstone revealed nearly five years after his death

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Il Divo's Carlos Marin dies aged 53, band announces

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Whitney Houston won numerous awards for her humanitarian work.

Remembering Whitney Houston's efforts to bring homeless children Christmas joy every year

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Christmas number ones

QUIZ: How many Christmas number ones can you remember?

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'Step Into Christmas' is the 9th most played Christmas song in the UK.

The Story of... 'Step Into Christmas' by Elton John

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Christmas Carol: The Movie (2001) / Kate Winslet / 'What If'

Remembering Kate Winslet’s iconic ‘What If’ song from Christmas Carol: The Movie

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Richard Marx interview: Singer recalls emotional story behind co-writing 'Dance with My Father' with Luther Vandross

Richard Marx recalls emotional story behind co-writing 'Dance with My Father' with Luther Vandross

Sharleen Spiteri and daughter Misty look like twins in Texas video for ‘Unbelievable’

Sharleen Spiteri and daughter Misty look like twins in Texas video for ‘Unbelievable’

Bee Gees and Lionel Richie manager Ken Kragen dies, aged 85

Bee Gees and Lionel Richie manager Ken Kragen dies, aged 85

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Watch Whitney Houston’s stunning ‘Do You Hear What I Hear’ performance

Watch Whitney Houston’s stunning ‘Do You Hear What I Hear’ performance

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Slade – Merry Xmas Everybody

Watch the new official video for Slade's 'Merry Xmas Everybody'

Carrie Fisher and Paul Simon were on and off for 12 years

Paul Simon and Carrie Fisher: The story of their 12 year relationship

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Richard Marx co-wrote the song with Luther Vandross. Here he is with the Grammy he won for the song in 2004

Smooth's Famous Firsts Podcast: Richard Marx reflects on incredible career, songs and collaborations

Mike Nesmith has passed away

Monkees singer Mike Nesmith dies, aged 78

Sacha Baron Cohen was initially cast to play Freddie Mercury in biopic Bohemian Rhapsody.

Queen’s Roger Taylor says Sacha Baron Cohen would've been “utter s**t” playing Freddie Mercury

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Sting in 2019

Sting facts: Singer's age, wife, children, real name, net worth and more revealed

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