Queen

Queen

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To celebrate the 10th anniversary of Queen's 'We Will Rock You' musical in London, the band is bringing back Freddie Mercury. The late singer will appear via hologram during next week's run of shows at the Dominion Theatre.

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The long gestating movie about Queen seems to be one step closer to reality, with reports suggesting that director Stephen Frears ('Dangerous Liasons,' 'High Fidelity,' 'the Grifters,' 'The Queen') is in the running to helm the project.

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Released in 1975, Queen's 'Bohemian Rhapsody' must be one of the oddest songs to ever become not just a hit, but practically a part of our daily lives.

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American Idol was graced by Brian May and Roger Taylor once again as the duo shared the stage with the touring tribute band the Queen Extravaganza, who were in fact hand-picked by May and Taylor in an similar Idol-like competition. The Queen duo also performed a medley with the remaining 'Idols' last night.

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Like many other classic rock songs before and after it, Queen's 'Bohemian Rhapsody' will never die. Hot on the heels of being performed on 'American Idol' last night, the song is treated to a car ride sing-a-long by three adorable kids.

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On tonight's edition of American Idol, the final six contestants paid tribute to Queen and the iconic vocalist Freddie Mercury. Queen guitarist Brian May and drummer Roger Taylor made an appearance on the show to perform a medley of four of the band's biggest classics along with the remaining 'Idol' contestants.

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American Idol launched into its broadcast tonight with a tribute to Queen and its late, legendary frontman Freddie Mercury. It also began with Queen guitarist Brian May and drummer Roger Taylor giving advice to the six remaining contestants. The duo later performed a medley of the band's hits with the 'Idol' singers as well.

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All hail the Queen! Founding Queen members guitarist Brian May and drummer Roger Taylor will be making their return to the 'American Idol' stage on next week’s episode (April 25). The two will perform with the six remaining finalists. Coincidentally, that will not include resident "rocker" Colton Dixon who was unceremoniously ousted from the show last evening, surprising everyone.

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Mick Rock, dubbed "The Man Who Shot The '70s," is having his famous photographs of such rock legends as David Bowie, Queen and Iggy Pop displayed across the country in a traveling show called, fittingly, 'Rocked.' The show is being produced and hosted by the W Hotel chain.

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The 2012 Summer Olympics: concert killer.

Following in the footsteps of at least four U.K. and Ireland-based music festivals planned for this summer, Reuters is reporting that the producers of Sonisphere Knebworth, a mammoth rock festival featuring Kiss, Queen with Adam Lambert (!), and Faith No More as the headliners, has pulled the plug on the event. The statement from the organizers is very carefully worded, but the subtext is clear: they can't afford to do it.

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