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Cher, 79, looks ageless in guest appearance on SNL
From viral promos to a perfectly timed slap, Cher's guest appearance on SNL proves she's still pop culture's ultimate Christmas gift.
Iconic 60s rock star dead at 82
Founding guitarist Mick Abrahams shaped Jethro Tull’s earliest sound before walking away from fame, but still had a lasting influence on rock history.
Move over Sabrina Carpenter: meet the original pocket-rocket pop princesses
Before the Espresso singer ruled the pop scene, these trailblazing women were the template for short n’ sweet star power
The biggest Christmas one-hit wonders – where are they now?
From perennial favorites to novelty classics, here are some of the biggest festive one-hit wonders – and what the artists are getting up to now
Inside Jewel's relationship with her mother who embezzled over $100 million of her daughter's money
The Save Your Soul singer says she only discovered the truth about her mother when she was in her 30s, and it changed everything.
The top celeb looks from New York’s star-studded Z100 Jingle Ball
A-list actors, singers and TV personalities brought festive glamour to the 2025 Z100 Jingle Ball at Madison Square Garden in New York.
LeAnn Rimes turns heads in daring 'naked' dress on Christmas tour
The Grammy award-winner looked incredible at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium as she continues her Greatest Hits Christmas Tour.
Jon Bon Jovi's surprising paycheck for first job at 18 revealed
The Bon Jovi founder and "Livin' on a Prayer" hitmaker's musical career officially began with a holiday feature for none other than the Star Wars franchise
Jelly Roll breaks down in tears as he is invited to join the Grand Ole Opry – watch
The 41-year-old Grammy-nominated singer broke down in tears as he watched the video from Craig Morgan
Meet the Taylor Swifts of the 1970s: 8 female artists who changed music forever
These trailblazing female performers had an indelible impact on the music industry – see how they’ve continued to inspire performers, including Taylor herself
Grammy-nominated singer Jubilant Sykes stabbed to death, son is arrested in L.A.
The Los Angeles-based opera singer was found stabbed to death in his Santa Monica home, and his son Micah has since been arrested
'70s & '80s teen heartthrobs – where are they now?
From Cassidymania to the Brat Pack, what happened to the popular stars who once found astronomical fame with teen audiences?
The real story behind Bob Dylan's birth name and the why he changed it
The "Like a Rolling Stone" singer, the center for the Oscar-nominated A Complete Unknown, legally changed his name to "Bob Dylan" in the early 1960s
Beloved country music duo splitting up after 15 years together in 'heartbreaking' move
The "Die from a Broken Heart" and "Girl in a Country Song" hitmakers announced their decision to separate and begin their own journeys
Meet Sammy Davis Jr.’s four kids – including his three adopted sons
The legendary performer and trailblazing Hollywood star was born a century ago today – see what became of his four children
Kylie Minogue looks incredibly fresh faced in latest blue carpet appearance
The 'Locomotion' singer looked youthful and radiant as she stepped out on the blue carpet for the Capital's Jingle Bell Ball 2025.
Inside guitarist Steve Cropper's family life before death at 84
Booker T & the MG's guitarist has passed away at the age of 84 on December 3, 2025. He leaves behind four children from two marriages.
No Doubt singer Gwen Stefani hasn't aged since her 80s heydays in fresh-faced outing
The 80s music icon was seen at the Oh. What. Fun New York premiere
HELLO!'s picks for the most underrated Christmas songs of all time
Beyond "All I Want for Christmas is You" and "Last Christmas," here are our picks for the tunes you should add to your holiday rotation
Jason Donovan's reflects on 'mad time' in 80s era and celebrates new chapter
The singer and actor is back on stage in 2026 in The Rocky Horror Show – here he talks 80s pop hits, family life and his Christmas plans
Nicole Scherzinger's current superstar life — and what the other Pussycat Dolls are doing now
The pop group was on top of the charts from 2003 to 2010, but what have the six members been up to since the group concluded?
Kylie Minogue reveals Christmas plans
The Australian popstar chats to HELLO! about her sunny Christmas plans and festive new album Kylie Christmas (Fully Wrapped)
Paul Anka, 84, reveals retirement plans after decades in the spotlight
The singer talks about ageing well and retirement in a recent interview, coinciding with the release of a new documentary about his life.
Meet Jack White's striking musician wife he married mid-performance
Jack White has been married to musician Olivia Jean since 2022. Find out more about his talented spouse below and their on-stage wedding
Where are the 2000s teen heartthrobs now?
From Jesse McCartney to Hilary Duff, what are our favourite poster-perfect superstars of the noughties getting up to today?
Every celebrity Sabrina Carpenter arrested on tour
The Short N' Sweet Tour finally concluded on November 23, 2025 after 72 shows with the arrest of a Muppet legend, Miss Piggy herself
All about Matteo Bocelli, Andrea Bocelli's son, including his love life, music career, and upbringing
The 28-year-old Italian singer has followed in his legendary father's footsteps, and is going on tour in the United States for his new album, Falling In Love
Reggae legend Jimmy Cliff dead at 81 — inside private life
The musician and actor was known for his contributions to films like Cocktail and Cool Runnings, plus starring in The Harder They Come and Club Paradise
Donald Glover finally reveals diagnoses that forced him to cancel his tour
The former Community star, who performs as Childish Gambino, canceled The New World Tour last year due to needing "time out to heal"
Willie Nelson, 92, praised for his 'great way to live'
The Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award 'honors an artist who has attained the highest degree of recognition in Country Music'
Inside Ella Langley and Riley Green's love lives following multiple CMA wins
The duet partnership took away three CMA Awards on November 19 for their hit track "You Look Like You Love Me" which was inspired by Ella Langley's real life
9 of the best moments from the 2025 CMA Awards
The CMA Awards air live on Wednesday, November 19, from 8:00-11:00 PM ET on ABC, and will be available to stream the following day on Hulu
Keith Urban makes first awards show appearance since Nicole Kidman split
The country star marked his first awards show appearance, performing at the 59th Annual CMA Awards in Nashville with Lainey Wilson.
Lainey Wilson and LeAnn Rimes lead best-dressed stars at 2025 CMA Awards – photos
Country music's biggest stars arrived in Nashville for the 2025 CMA Awards on November 19 – see the best-dressed on the red carpet
Inside Lainey Wilson's eclectic Nashville home, which is a huge step-up from her former camper trailer
Country music star Lainey Wilson now lives in a sprawling home in Nashville after moving out of her camper trailer
Meet the famous children of the world's biggest rockstars
How the sons and daughters of icons like Ozzy Osbourne, Paul McCartney and Mick Jagger have stepped out of their parents' shadow
How to watch the 2025 CMA Awards: performers, presenters, nominees, more
Find out all you need to know about the 2025 CMA Awards, from how to watch to the performers, nominees, and more
13 records that may be broken at the 2025 CMAs, including one held by Taylor Swift
The 2025 Country Music Awards airs on Wednesday, Nov. 19 at 8/7c on ABC and next day on Hulu
'70s rock icon left with '30% vision' that may force retirement
Deep Purple frontman Ian Gillan revealed he has '30 per cent' vision as he hinted that retirement 'isn't far off' after announcing a UK tour