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CL Franklin was a Baptist minister and circuit preacher, originally from Shelby, Mississippi. Like Aretha's mother Barbara Siggers Franklin, her father already had a child from a prior relationship, a ...
Rod Stewart reveals that he lost his voice 30 years ago after contracting thyroid cancer, but says doctor's managed to remove the tumour very quickly.
Roxette were one of the biggest pop bands of the 1980s and 1990s, thanks to their infectious melodies and power ballad awesomeness.
Watching old repeats of late '80s Top of the Pops episodes always brings back memories of underrated pop stars from the era. One such act on a recent episode was London Boys.
Music fans, assemble! It's time to crown the ultimate artist in this year's Smooth Icons countdown. We need you to vote for your favourite artists of all time in our annual top 100 countdown: Smooth ...
Andie MacDowell is a well-known American actress who has had various roles in film and television shows. Most recently, she’s starring as Paula in the Netflix series Maid.
It's almost impossible not to feel optimistic listening to 'Here Comes The Sun' - you can tangibly hear the sense of relief about the seasons changing, or the new dawn beginning. In recent years, the ...
The 24-year-old has scored a huge hit around the world with her incredibly catchy song 'Austin', largely thanks to becoming a favourite on TikTok with its own dance routine. Explaining the story ...
'Always on My Mind' has remained a timeless love song that has been covered by many artists over the years. Elvis Presley was the first artist to have a substantial hit with it, and it remains one of ...
The Caribbean island of Jamaica is responsible for some of the greatest music styles that has inspired countless musicians around the world.
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.