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Revealed: The top songs picked to be played at funerals

Time to Say Goodbye topped the list of top songs to be played at funerals

The Independent UK

Music to die for: List of funeral favourite songs released

The theme tune for Jaws is one of the more unusual requests.

The Independent UK

Opera Australia treads brutal Boulevard to a $10m loss

A production of the musical Sunset Boulevard helped drag Opera Australia's finances to an operating deficit of $10.6 million in 2024.

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Katy Perry just became the 1st pop star to sing in space — but Lance Bass, Beyonce, Lady Gaga, Sarah Brightman and Justin Bieber had their chance

Katy Perry isn't the first performer with space ambitions; Lance Bass, Beyonce, Lady Gaga and Justin Bieber all hoped to be first at one time or another.

Space

Claudia Winkleman 'apologises in advance' as she replaces Graham Norton on his chat show

Winkleman will take over from Norton on February 28

Evening Standard

Sydney Opera House showcasing Hollywood's broken dreams

The classic tale Sunset Boulevard debuts at the Sydney Opera House three decades after the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical first launched on the Australian stage.

AAP

Sunset Boulevard review – Sarah Brightman disappoints in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s mawkish musical

In her first theatre role in decades, the soprano is simply not up to the task of playing Norma Desmond

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Ready for my close up: Sunset Boulevard makes a return

Renowned singer Sarah Brightman makes her return to the theatre with Sunset Boulevard, the first Australian production of the musical in almost 30 years.

AAP

Sunset Boulevard returns starring Sarah Brightman

Soprano Sarah Brightman is returning to the stage to star in the Opera Australia production of Sunset Boulevard.

AAP

Mike Yarwood dead: Comedian and impersonator passes away aged 82

He became a household name with his ability to mimic politicians and other public figures

Evening Standard

The Guide #102: What was your first single? Here’s what you told us

Last week we asked for the first record you bought – from Sarah Brightman to Elvis and Bart Simpson, it was a mix of the historic and the horrendous …

The Guardian - UK

Rangers anthem named one of the most requested songs for funerals in Glasgow

A Rangers anthem has been named one of the most popular songs at funerals in Glasgow.

The National (Scotland)

The top 10 most-requested songs at UK funerals: Monty Python drops off Co-Operative list

Hymns make a comeback as sports anthem gets knocked off top spot

Evening Standard

10 most popular songs now played at funerals - with Andrea Bocelli topping list

Ed Sheeran comes in third and there are two hymns in the top ten

Wales Online

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Inside Andrew Llloyd Webber's dramatic love life and 'inevitable' affair

Andrew Lloyd Webber has had a dramatic love life over the years with the star claiming it was 'inevitable' he would cheat on first wife.

Asharq Al-Awsat

‘The Phantom of the Opera’ Closes on Broadway after 35 Years

The final curtain came down Sunday on New York's production of “The Phantom of the Opera,” ending Broadway’s longest-running show with thunderous standing ovations, champagne toasts and gold and silver confetti bursting from its famous chandelier. It was show No. 13,981 at the Majestic Theatre and it ended with a…

The Independent UK

'The Phantom of the Opera' closes on Broadway after 35 years

The final curtain came down Sunday on New York’s production of “The Phantom of the Opera,” ending Broadway’s longest-running show with thunderous standing ovations, champagne toasts and gold confetti

Wales Online

My Way still tops funeral play list but Tina Turner comes in fourth

Bat Out Of Hell makes the list of tunes that people want to have, but don't get picked

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Wales Online

Celebrity Pointless viewers in stitches over Radio 1 DJ Arielle Free's 'phenomenal' answer

Radio1 DJ Arielle Free opted for an unlikely answer indeed

The Independent UK

Alfie Boe responds to Platinum Jubilee chart battle with Sex Pistols

Both are releasing songs to mark the occasion.

The Independent UK

Alfie Boe and Sarah Brightman announce God Save The Queen duet for Jubilee

The single will be released on May 27.

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