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Freddie Mercury in his element – performing live on stage (Image: Getty) Is this the real life? Is this just fantasy? We have argued the toss for years. Although Freddie Mercury never explained his most celebrated work, declaring it to be “just about relationships with a bit of nonsense in …

After a decade in the world’s biggest band, The Beatles split up in 1970 and solo careers beckoned. Paul McCartney was very much a Man on the Run, the title of a new documentary on his life post-Fab Four and through the formation of his new band (on the run), …

Seven years since her last release, and in the wake of her break-up with Stranger Things actor David Harbour, Lily Allen has dropped her fifth studio album, and it is making waves on social media.  West End Girl is the title of her record, with the opening track having the …

MY TV LIFE: JOSH JONES. Manchester-born stand-up comedian Josh, 32, is best known for his appearances on 8 Out Of 10 Cats and Dancing On Ice. He is currently touring the UK until December and hosting the BBC New Comedy Award on BBC3. What was your first TV memory? I …

Gloria Estefan is a force to be reckoned with. The Cuban-American singer, songwriter, actress, and businesswoman has had, and is still having, an incredible career. Estefan is an eight-time Grammy Award winner and a Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient, and has been named one of the Top 100 greatest artists …

After 41 years, Spinal Tap returned to the big screen with their sequel movie Spinal Tap II: The End Continues. But it turns out the end really does continue with a third film coming to cinemas in 2026, including IMAX. Announced today is Spinal Tap: The Final Finale, a concert …

Earlier this summer, Bon Jovi performed their first full live concert in three years following Jon Bon Jovi’s vocal cord surgery. The rock legends, who have sold over 130 million albums worldwide, are now ready to hit to the road with a return to global touring. Bon Jovi will be …

Back in the day music magazines such as Heavy Metal bible Kerrang and its wannabe competitor RAW would regularly pad out their pages with compilation lists of top 10 musical categories. You remember the drill – it was often centred more around looks than ability – fittest drummer, coolest bass …

Alfie Boe has continued to enchant the UK for years, at this point. The wondrous tenor has lit up stages in theatrical performances, on stage alone, and with his cohort Michael Ball. Next year, though, he’ll be going out on his own once more in an incredibly exciting tour across …

  She is 5ft 2 of undiluted rock’n’roll attitude decanted into a tight leather jumpsuit. Over the years, Suzi Quatro has notched up chart-toppers, turned down Elvis Presley’s advances, and inspired a generation of female stars – without ever losing an ounce of her ingrained Detroit grit. When AC/DC star …