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George Michael was selling millions — so why wasn’t he being paid like it?

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A time when love songs, dance hits and movie magic ruled

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What really happened at Leo Sayer’s unforgettable 1979 SA show

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The year Bob Marley, Sting and a yellow arcade icon took over the world

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The story behind “Smooth Criminal”: Who is Annie, and why are we asking if she’s okay?

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How “Smooth Criminal” and “Heart” ruled the charts while Die Hard rewrote Hollywood

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Was Prince sending us a secret message in “Raspberry Beret”?

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These throwback hits and Hollywood favourites might hit you right in the memories

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The untold story behind the song that saved Dirty Dancing

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