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David Bowie's favourite songs revealed in unearthed note

David Bowie's favourite songs have been revealed in a newly-unearthed note. The David Bowie Centre will open at the V+A East Storehouse in Hackney Wick, London, on Saturday (13.09.25) and artefacts that have surfaced as part of the archive include a note that lists the Life on Mars artist's favourite tracks.

Kate Moss reveals David Bowie's nickname for her

Kate Moss has revealed David Bowie used to call her Smasher. The 51-year-old supermodel has opened up about her friendship with the late rock icon - who died aged 69 in 2016 - and revealed his unusual nickname for her.

David Bowie’s Ziggy Stardust hairstyle 'flopped'

David Bowie’s Ziggy Stardust hairstyle "flopped" at first. The late icon - who was renowned for his chameleon-like style - wore his fiery red hair during the groundbreaking Ziggy Stardust era in the 70s, but his hairstylist’s first attempt totally "flopped".

20 superstar musicians who famously adopted alter egos

In the music world, artists often utilize their identity as a creative outlet for exploring new sounds, tackling diverse themes, and expressing themselves through various personas.

David Bowie’s Ziggy Stardust hair was copied from a girl and totally flopped first try

David Bowie’s iconic red Ziggy Stardust hair was a total “flop” first try.  The late, legendary rock icon - renowned for his chameleon-like style and boundary-breaking glam - wore his fiery red hair during the groundbreaking Ziggy Stardust era, inspired by a girl’s red spiky haircut.

David Bowie's final secret project revealed

David Bowie was secretly working on a musical before he died. The Space Oddity hitmaker died of cancer in January 2016 shortly after the release of his album Blackstar, and it has now been revealed he had also been working on an "18th century musical" called The Spectator before he passed away.

20 popular celebrities who changed names mid-career

We're all constantly changing, right? These 20 celebrities changed so much during their careers that they had to take on new stage names. 

25 famous songs that took less than a day to write

Have you ever wondered about the time and energy that go into songwriting? Some masterpieces take months to create, while others are finished within a few hours. Whether just the lyrics, the melody, or everything at once, here are 25 famous songs that were written in less than a day.

25 popular songs with incredibly strange music videos

Whether it's a psychedelic mashup of vibrant animations or a cinematic portrayal of complex themes, the weirdness only improves my listening experience. If you're like me, check out these 25 popular songs with strange music videos.

David Bowie's daughter Lexi Jones diagnosed with autism

Sir Gary Oldman: 'World has gone to (expletive)' since David Bowie died

Sir Gary Oldman believes the "world's gone to s---" since David Bowie died. The Slow Horses actor had been friends with the Ziggy Stardust rocker for years before he died of cancer in January 2016 and not only does he miss having his pal around, he thinks things have "fell apart" in wider society since David's passing.

20 surprising songs to reach No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100

Rapper Nelly once famously said, “What does it take to be number one? / Two is not a winner and three nobody remembers.” For artists, having a song on the Billboard Hot 100 is an achievement; however, hitting that coveted top spot is a whole different level of sweet success. 

25 bands that publicly hate their hit songs

Do you ever wonder if your favorite bands actually like their biggest hits? Many artists will record tracks they’re not too fond of, only to watch them become their most popular hits. Here are 25 bands that publicly hate their own songs.

A massive David Bowie box set is coming out this September

Iman marks what would have been 33rd wedding anniversary with David Bowie

Iman has marked what would have been her 33rd wedding anniversary with David Bowie. The 69-year-old model got hitched to the musician on 6 June in 1992 in a wedding ceremony held at St James’ Episcopal Church in Florence, Italy.

Astronaut Chris Hadfield reveals why Space Oddity cover put 'big smile' on David Bowie's face

Chris Hadfield is glad his version of 'Space Oddity' "put a big smile" on David Bowie's face. The 65-year-old astronaut and spaceship commander performed

The 35 greatest R&B songs from the 1980s

One of the cool things about R&B is hearing how the sound seems to constantly change from the previous decade. The 1980s was no different. From Michael Jackson to The Gap Band, here's a list of some of the hottest R&B songs of the '80s. 

Which 25 greatest hits albums are the greatest of all-time?

It seems impossible to rank the best greatest hits collections of all time, but we gave it a go. Enjoy.

The greatest final albums of all time

Often a band or musical artist doesn't know when it's time to call it a career — at least in terms of putting out studio albums, complete with original material. Sometimes they've truly reached the end of the line, while unforeseen circumstances, such as tragedy, leaves no point to moving forward.

20 essential Vince Gill songs

Flip through the slideshow below for 20 essential Vince Gill tracks, from staples like "I Still Believe In You" to deeper cuts including "Oklahoma Borderline" and "Kindly Keep It Country." 

20 absolutely necessary songs for any David Bowie playlist

The last few decades were a bit patchy for Ziggy Stardust, but we're here to focus on Bowie when he was a shooting star. So without further ado, here are the artist's 20 essentials. 

David Bowie '75' limited-time pop-up experiences open in London and New York

David Bowie would have turned 75 years old on Jan. 8, 2022, and his estate is giving fans a head start on celebrating the late icon with "75" pop-up stores in London and New York that opened their doors Monday.

Susan Sarandon opens up about last conversation with ex David Bowie before his death

David Bowie was married to Iman until his death from cancer on Jan. 10, 2016, two days after he had turned 69 years old, but the five-time Grammy winner kept a soft spot in his heart for Susan Sarandon.