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'We split everything equally': Simon Le Bon shares the secret to Duran Duran's 45-year survival

Pop titans Duran Duran on reviving their edgy Halloween show for London, their jet-set reputation, how they’ve stayed together for 45 years — and retaining a teenage thrill for music

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"Duran Duran's Simon Le Bon came up to me and said, 'I hear we're in the running for the prize for spending the most time and money in a studio!'": The epic story of Foreigner 4, the AOR masterpiece that helped shape 80s rock

Foreigner 4 is one of the greatest rock albums of the 80s – and one of the most expensive

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Simon Le Bon explains how Duran Duran have stayed together

Simon Le Bon has explained how Duran Duran have stayed together and maintained the same line-up for almost 50 years - explaining the musicians all "like each other" and they split the band's income "equally".

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Duran Duran announce major UK and Europe arena tour dates

The iconic 1980s group begin their tour at Glasgow’s OVO Hydro on 15 October

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Duran Duran announce 2026 UK arena tour dates

They will be supported by indie band Pigeon for the tour.

Evening Standard

Yasmin Le Bon shares secret to 40-year marriage to Simon Le Bon

Model Yasmin Le Bon has shared the secret to her 40-year marriage to Duran Duran star Simon Le Bon confessing she's "quite shocked" they have managed to stay together for such a long time.

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Duran Duran refuse to play Glastonbury unless they get a headline slot

Duran Duran say they will only play Glastonbury if they are given a top‑billing headline slot after previously turning down a 3pm “disco tent” offer.

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'Laughably conceited': Simon LeBon slams musicians for talking politics

Simon Le Bon thinks musicians talking about politics are "laughably conceited" and looking for credibility.

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What links the gramophone and Antoinette Perry? The Saturday quiz

From Olly Alexander, Simon Le Bon and Karen O to Beatrice and Virgil, test your knowledge with the Saturday quiz

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“I was in a club and Duran Duran’s Simon Le Bon came up to me and said, ‘I hear we’re in the running for the prize for spending the most time and money in a studio!’”: The epic story of Foreigner 4, the AOR masterpiece that helped shape 80s rock

Foreigner 4 is one of the greatest rock albums of the 80s – and one of the most expensive

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Duran Duran star Simon Le Bon insists he is 'not embarrassed' by any of his 1980s fashion choices

Duran Duran star Simon Le Bon has insisted that he is "not embarrassed" by any of his fashion choices.

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Duran Duran's Simon Le Bon never washes his hair

Duran Duran frontman Simon Le Bon has admitted he never washes his hair with shampoo - revealing he cleanses his locks with clay and vinegar instead.

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Duran Duran's Simon Le Bon misses 1980s fashion

Duran Duran star Simon Le Bon has admitted he misses 1980s fashion because modern style has become too "understated" and "restrained".

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Inside Duran Duran’s chicly bonkers immersive one-night only nightclub

This week Duran Duran hosted a one night-only immersive experience which for a few hours, was the hottest nightclub in London

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Duran Duran release two perfumes

Duran Duran have teamed up with high end perfume house Xerjoff on two new unifex fragrances.

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“He’s fighting as hard as he can”: Duran Duran’s Simon Le Bon delivers an update on guitarist Andy Taylor

Their founder member was diagnosed with incurable prostate cancer in 2018

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Duran Duran guitarist Andy Taylor ‘fighting cancer as hard as he can’

Simon Le Bon said his former bandmate has ‘very late, fourth-stage metastasised cancer’

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Andy Taylor fighting cancer 'as hard as he can'

Andy Taylor is "fighting as hard as he can" in his cancer battle, his Duran Duran bandmate Simon Le Bon has revealed.

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Simon Le Bon admits he used to be ‘terrified’ of performing live

The Duran Duran frontman was recognised for his services to music and charity on Tuesday.

The Independent UK

Rebecca Ferguson, Imelda Staunton and Simon Le Bon to receive royal honours at Windsor Castle

‘Harry Potter’ actor and other famous faces will collect honours at Windsor Castle today

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“He said, ‘Simon, Duran Duran are the last of the great British R&B bands.’ ‘R&B?’ I said. He said ’yes, you know what I mean - like, Beatles, Rolling Stones”: Simon Le Bon thinks that the “golden era” of the band is over

“Now, could you say who’s the top band in the world?”

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Dame Imelda Staunton and Simon Le Bon to receive royal honours at Windsor Castle

Singer-songwriter Rebecca Ferguson and ex-footballer Graeme Souness will also be recognised at the investiture ceremony.

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How to watch 'RuPaul’s Drag Race U.K.' series 6 final online and on TV

A new batch of Queens are competing to be crowned the U.K.'s next Drag Superstar. Here's how to watch "RuPaul’s Drag Race U.K." season 6 online and from anywhere.

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Alan Bates, Tracey Emin and Gordon Brown among those recognised in King's Birthday Honours list

The Crown actress Imelda Staunton and The Thick Of It creator Armando Iannucci were also recognised

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"Status Quo locked Spandau Ballet in the toilets": The story behind the recording of Band Aid's Do They Know It's Christmas?

"I had to record all these vocals and mix the record that night. It was a 24-hour gig": the recording engineer behind the first great charity record reveals all

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