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David Draiman isn't mincing his words when it comes to Pink Floyd's Roger WatersByRich Hobson published 7 June 24Disturbed frontman David Draiman has called out Roger Waters over his controversial views and behaviour
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Prince's sister reveals their final conversationByLiz Scarlett published 7 June 24Tyka Nelson opens up about the last conversation she shared with her brother Prince
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New John Wetton auction to raise money for cancer charity takes place in JulyByJerry Ewing published 7 June 24Signed guitar and Asia and Wetton memorabilia galore in new charity John Wetton auction
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