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Bruce Willis's daughter has given fans an update on the star's health as he continues to battle frontotemporal dementia.

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Susanna Hoffs seemingly hasn't aged a bit since The Bangles' heyday.

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Barry Manilow was forced to cancel one of his farewell concerts at his London Palladium residency under "doctor's orders".

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"Do I hate my ex-husband for making a mistake? No."

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Dolly has announced her upcoming 50th album which will focus on her family history, with a docu-series announced.

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The incredible moment, sees both Robin and Barry Gibb perform lead vocals on 'To Love Somebody' – a song which Barry Gibb historically took the lead on with backing from his brothers.

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The new trailer for Celine Dion's upcoming documentary shows the raw, revealing story behind her health issues.

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James Blunt is celebrating two decades of the album "people actually bought", with the Back To Bedlam 20th Anniversary Tour.

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After fostering Nicole as his first child, Lionel Richie couldn't contain his emotion, so poured it into a beautiful song about his beloved daughter.

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Sting's youngest son has followed in his father's footsteps by joining the police. But not The Police.

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Kevin Coster made his red carpet debut with five of his seven children at the Cannes Film Festival yesterday (May 20).

Kevin Costner poses with rarely seen five grown-up children on the Cannes red carpet

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Samantha Gibb performs in front of her uncle Barry Gibb in Philadelphia, 2014.

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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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John wasn't the only Travolta to star in 1978 musical Grease...

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With Eurovision returning to Sweden for the 50th anniversary of 'Waterloo', ABBA may very well be making an appearance of some kind.

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ABBA Voyage begins in 2022

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Ed Sheeran dropped into the Fairlight Primary and Nursery School to help inspire the children who attend there.

Ed Sheeran performs a surprise set for children at school in Brighton

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Olly Alexander scored zero points from the public vote at Eurovision 2024. (Photo by Martin Sylvest Andersen/Getty Images)

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Bruce Willis' daughter Rumer has shared a heart-warming video of the actor lovingly looking at his granddaughter.

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"This new chapter of music is the most cathartic and personal piece of art I've ever made. I hope this record brings some peace to your whirlwind and wraps its arms around you like it did for me."

Lainey Wilson announces her "cathartic" fifth studio album, 'Whirlwind'

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ABBA have opened up about when the UK awarded them 'nul points' at the Eurovision Song Contest for their now world-famous song, 'Waterloo'.

ABBA reveals why the UK gave them 'nul points' for 'Waterloo' at Eurovision in 1974

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Toni Braxton lost her younger sister Traci Braxton on 12th March 2022 at the age of just 50.

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Here's all you need to know about the 59th ACM Awards in 2024.

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Mike Rutherford's Mike and the Mechanics have announced a huge 30-date concert tour for the UK in 2025.

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Elton John and Lulu in 1969

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A new documentary will deep dive into Cyndi Lauper's backstory and legacy, through archival footage and interviews with the star herself.

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The cast of Grease

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Susan Buckner played Patty Simcox in Grease

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Celine Dion sang the theme for Titanic

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Lenny Kravitz at the 2018 MTV Video Music Awards on August 20, 2018. (Photo by ANGELA WEISS / AFP) (Photo by ANGELA WEISS/AFP via Getty Images)

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Simon Cowell is the world's most famous TV talent judge, with turns on The X Factor, Britain's Got Talent and American Idol.

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Brian Wilson and Eugene Landy

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Coldplay, led by singer Chris Martin, are one of the 20th century's most successful bands.

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Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani married in 2021

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Post Malone is one of the world's biggest rappers, and is delving into the world of country music. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images for Stagecoach)

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Joanna Lumley

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The 68th annual Song Contest will see 26 acts compete to win the Eurovision crown, with the world's greatest singing show kicking off at 8pm on BBC One.

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