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Woman who claimed to be Freddie Mercury’s ‘secret daughter’ dies, aged 48

Woman, who remained anonymous until the time of her death, claimed to have been conceived during an affair the Queen frontman had with a friend’s wife

The Independent UK · Jan 15

"My god, we were such impatient boys." How a David Bowie screw-up and some dramatic miming on British TV helped Queen secure their first hit single

The story behind Queen's first Top 10 single

Louder · Jan 13

Freddie Mercury's '70s Porch Shows Why Bamboo Is The Outdoor Furniture Trend Taking Over in 2026 – It's a Stylish, Retro, and Durable Staple

A 1975 archival image of the singer's patio shows the bamboo furniture trend we are coveting for the new year – here's how to style it in your home

Homes & Gardens · Jan 12

Susie Figgis obituary

Respected casting director who oversaw the choice of the three young leads for the Harry Potter films

The Guardian - UK · Dec 29, 2025

“I’m fascinated to know what people think!” Brian May gifts Queen fans never-before-heard "work in progress" version of Christmas song Not For Sale (Polar Bear)

Brian May teases 2026 re-issue of Queen's second album with broadcast of unreleased song dating back to 1969

Louder · Dec 24, 2025

Brian May to play unreleased Queen song that ‘no one has ever heard’

The 78-year-old songwriter will play ‘Not For Sale (Polar Bear)’ for the first time on Monday

The Independent UK · Dec 22, 2025

Runner who has not missed a day since 2007 continues streak for cancer charity

Paul Smith likes to make an impression in big events, running as Forest Gump, Freddie Mercury and Bobby Moore

Evening Standard · Dec 17, 2025

‘It became a running joke how much my brothers and I hated it’: the sound of Christmas to me

Beyond Wham! and Elton, Guardian writers from across the generations select the songs that conjure the personal magic and memories of the season

The Guardian - UK · Dec 16, 2025

“I wish I had a Bernie Taupin. But I’m not like that. I like to do it all myself, I’m a greedy bitch”: Freddie Mercury talks about songwriting in interview unearthed from 1985

Parts one and two of series is up on Youtube

MusicRadar · Dec 15, 2025

‘Men explicitly loving men is so threatening to the status quo’: why are gay male pop stars being shut out of the music industry?

Not long ago, artists such as Lil Nas X and Olly Alexander were ruling pop. But success has stalled as acts face industry obstacles and rising homophobia. What now?

The Guardian - UK · Dec 12, 2025