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Pet Shop Boys announce new album and debut first single
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OMD to tour across the UK this March
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Liam Gallagher & John Squire release album details, new single and 2024 tour dates
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ONLINE EXCLUSIVE: Live review – Depeche Mode at The O2
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On sale now – Classic Pop Presents George Michael & Wham!
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Nik Kershaw interview – The Riddle
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Former Dire Straits star Mark Knopfler reveals new album
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Milli Vanilli creator Frank Farian dies aged 82
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Billy Joel announces new single Turn The Lights Back On
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