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British rapper Derek B dies at 44
Share British rapper Derek B, one of the first UK hip-hop stars to enjoy chart success and an influence on future urban artists, has died aged 44. He had UK top 20 hits with Good Groove and Bad Young Brother in 1988 and co-wrote the Anfield Rap for Liverpool Football Club. His hits saw him become one... »
Sounds of 1989
One of Stock, Aitken and Waterman's stars recalls being part of the hit-making factory in the year they scored massive chart success »
Britain’s Number One: Tinchy Stryder
Britain's hottest new rapper, Tinchy Stryder talks about his chart success, new album, and how he copes with all the attention from his female fans. »
Wendy Richard Dies aged 65
ShareIt was with great sadness I read, this morning, of the death of Wendy Richard, a great actress who, perhaps sadly, will be mainly remembered for her role as Pauline Fowler on Eastenders. I say sadly as she was so much more than the harrassed, hard willed lady in that role. I first saw her in... »





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