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Olivia Newton-John’s daughter shares never seen before footage

<p dir="ltr">Olivia Newton-John's daughter has shared a beautiful behind-the-scenes video of a duet she did with her mother.</p> <p dir="ltr">Chloe Rose Lattanzi shared the video to Instagram of her and her mum singing <em>Window In The Wall </em>at Olivia’s home studio.</p> <p dir="ltr">The 36-year-old could be seen smiling at her mother as the pair hugged, smiled and began to sing the beautiful song.</p> <p dir="ltr">“You are my lighthouse mama. My safe place. My heart space. It has been my honor and continues to be my honor to be your baby and best friend,” Chloe wrote.</p> <p dir="ltr">“You are an angel on earth and everyone touched by you has been blessed. I love you forever my life giver, my teacher, my mama.”</p> <p dir="ltr">The song was released in January 2021 and at the time Olivia knew it was one that she wanted to sing with her daughter.</p> <p dir="ltr">“I’ve always enjoyed singing duets more than singing on my own, and when I first heard this song, I knew immediately that I wanted to sing it with my daughter Chloe,” she previously said.</p> <p dir="ltr">“The lyrics and melody really resonated with me, and I hoped Chloe would feel the same way – and luckily, she did!”</p> <p dir="ltr">Chloe at the time also knew it was a song she wanted to perform with her mother when she played it for her.</p> <p dir="ltr">“When my mom played the song for me I knew I wanted to record it, not only because it was with my mom but, I felt the lyrics and message might help people see things from another perspective,” Chloe said.</p> <p dir="ltr">“We are all part of the same human race and if we listen to each other, respect each other and love each other - for both our likenesses and our differences - we might just understand each other a lot more.”</p> <blockquote class="instagram-media" style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/reel/ChC-Nr8j1_w/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="14"> <div style="padding: 16px;"> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;"> </div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;"> </div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;"> </div> </div> </div> <div style="padding: 19% 0;"> </div> <div style="display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;"> </div> <div style="padding-top: 8px;"> <div style="color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;">View this post on Instagram</div> </div> <div style="padding: 12.5% 0;"> </div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;"> <div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);"> </div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;"> </div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);"> </div> </div> <div style="margin-left: 8px;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;"> </div> <div style="width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);"> </div> </div> <div style="margin-left: auto;"> <div style="width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);"> </div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);"> </div> <div style="width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);"> </div> </div> </div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;"> </div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;"> </div> </div> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;"><a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;" href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/ChC-Nr8j1_w/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" target="_blank" rel="noopener">A post shared by Chloe Lattanzi (@chloelattanziofficial)</a></p> </div> </blockquote> <p dir="ltr">The heartwarming behind-the-scenes video comes following the devastating news of Olivia’s death on Monday at her home in California.</p> <p dir="ltr">The 73-year-old fought her breast cancer diagnosis for 30 years but unfortunately succumbed to it.</p> <p dir="ltr">The news of <a href="https://oversixty.com.au/health/caring/honouring-dame-olivia-newton-john" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Olivia’s passing was announced by her husband</a> John Easterling on Instagram via his late wife’s account, and included an appeal to continue her good works in the field of cancer research:</p> <p dir="ltr">“Dame Olivia Newton-John (73) passed away peacefully at her Ranch in Southern California this morning, surrounded by family and friends. We ask that everyone please respect the family’s privacy during this very difficult time,” he wrote.</p> <p dir="ltr">“Olivia has been a symbol of triumphs and hope for over 30 years sharing her journey with breast cancer.</p> <p dir="ltr">“Her healing inspiration and pioneering experience with plant medicine continues with the Olivia Newton-John Foundation Fund, dedicated to researching plant medicine and cancer. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that any donations be made in her memory to the @onjfoundation."</p> <p dir="ltr">Her daughter Chloe also shared a <a href="https://oversixty.com.au/lifestyle/family-pets/no-words-emotional-images-from-olivia-newton-john-s-daughter" target="_blank" rel="noopener">series of heartwarming photos</a> upon the news breaking as celebrities and fans alike offered their condolences.</p> <p dir="ltr">The family have also accepted a state funeral from Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews.</p> <p dir="ltr"><em>Images: Instagram</em></p>

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Sour note as The Voice winner crowned

<p>Fans of <em>The Voice</em> were up in arms over the finale on Sunday night, with the spotlight steering focus away from the winner. </p> <p>As is finale tradition on the singing competition, the final four artists took part in a live duet with their superstar coaches. </p> <p>Most fans loved the cross-over of talent, but one duet left fans feeling frustrated. </p> <p>Fan favourite Mick Harrington took to the stage with his coach Jessica Mauboy to perform a duet of the 1982 hit track <em>Solid Rock</em> by Goanna. </p> <p>Some viewers were left scratching their heads and they felt Jessica "virtually shut out" Mick. </p> <p>Many fans took to Twitter to express their outrage and found they were not alone in their thinking. </p> <p>One fan said, <span>'Shouldn't these duets be showcasing the contestants and not the 'coach' singing like 90%.'</span></p> <p><span>Another Twitter user agreed saying, "Too bad Jess sung over the top and virtually shut him out of the song."</span></p> <p><span>A third person wrote, "Why does Jess always need to make the choices be about her? This is about the contestant and not about you!"</span></p> <p><span>Other fans also argued that the wind machine used for powerful visuals overpowered Mick's delicate voice. </span></p> <p><span>One fan said, "Be great if we could hear their voices, this being the voice and all."</span></p> <p><span>While there was an online slew of negative comments, there were a fair share of fans that thought the duet performance "ticked every box", while another </span>person said it was possibly the best performance in the show's history. </p> <p>Despite the love online for Mick Harrington, the powerhouse voice of Bella Taylor Smith took out the 2021 crown. </p> <p>The newly crowned winner shared a special moment with her coach Guy Sebastian after she won, with her mentor saying, <span>“You are special Bella. Go out there and kill it, I know you will.”</span></p> <p><span>Check out the video of the powerhouse duet </span>below:</p> <p><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/S1zlLWDOguU" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></p> <p><em>Image credit: Channel 7</em></p>

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‘Muting’ your singing partner could be the reason duets work

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Singing duos require a certain level of musical chemistry, and a recent study has confirmed it.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">By analysing the brain patterns of Ecuadorian plain-tailed wrens as they sang, the researchers found that each singer mutes the song-making areas of their partner’s brain as they take turns singing.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The study, published in </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">, saw researchers studying the brain activity of male and female wrens singing individually and in pairs.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">They said the motor circuits used for singing are temporarily inhibited in the listening partner, which helps connect the pair’s brains and coordinate turn-taking so it sounds like only one bird is singing.</span></p> <p><strong>Using our senses to take turns</strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The study has also provided a new insight into how humans and other cooperative animals use sensory cues to coordinate with each other.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Eric Fortune, co-author of the study and neurobiologist at New Jersey Institute of Technology’s Department of Biological Sciences, said that timing is everything for these sorts of performances.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“What these wrens have shown us is that for any good collaboration, partners need to become ‘one’ through sensory linkages,” he said. “The take-home message is that when we are cooperating well … we become a single entity with our partners.”</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“Think of these birds like jazz singers,” said corresponding author and associate professor of biology at Scripps College Melissa Coleman. “Duetting wrens have a rough song structure planned before they sing, but as the song evolves, they must rapidly coordinate by receiving constant input from their counterpart.”</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Though the team expected the birds would have specialised neurons to coordinate this turn-taking, they were surprised to discover that listening to their partner is what prevents them from singing over the top.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">When looking at the brain activity of birds as they sang, the neurons responsible for learning and making music would rapidly fire. But when listening to their partner, their neurons became much less active.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“You can think of inhibition as acting like a trampoline,” Fortune explained. “When the birds hear their partner, the neurons are inhibited, but just like rebounding off a trampoline, the release from that inhibition causes them to swiftly respond when it’s their time to sing.”</span></p> <p><strong>What this means for humans</strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Though we might not experience the same kinds of inhibition as the plain-tailed wren, poor internet connections during video conferencing or the loss of reception during a phone call affect the sensory information we use to coordinate our conversations with other people and avoid interrupting, speaking over someone, and other conversational pitfalls.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“I think this study is important for understanding how we interact with the world whenever we are trying to produce a single behaviour as two performers,” Coleman said.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“We are wired for cooperation, the same way as these jazz singing wrens.”</span></p> <p><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">Image: Getty Images</span></em></p>

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Perfect harmony: Newton-Johns delight with car-ride duet

<p>Olivia Newton-John and her daughter Lattanzi Chloe have surprised fans with a sweet video of the pair singing together in the car.</p> <p>34-year-old Chloe shared a funny video of the pair heading to the dentist, with a catchy jingle to match.</p> <blockquote style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/CEz0TujjRYq/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="12"> <div style="padding: 16px;"> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;"></div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;"></div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;"></div> </div> </div> <div style="padding: 19% 0;"></div> <div style="display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;"></div> <div style="padding-top: 8px;"> <div style="color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;">View this post on Instagram</div> </div> <p style="margin: 8px 0 0 0; padding: 0 4px;"><a style="color: #000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CEz0TujjRYq/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" target="_blank">What we do when we do anything. #sing @therealonj</a></p> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;">A post shared by <a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/chloelattanziofficial/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" target="_blank"> Chloe Lattanzi</a> (@chloelattanziofficial) on Sep 6, 2020 at 2:10pm PDT</p> </div> </blockquote> <div class="post_body_wrapper"> <div class="post_body"> <div class="body_text "> <p>"On the way to the dentist, where I will get drilled," the women sing in perfect harmony.</p> <p>"On the way to the dentist, I'd rather have a pill," they continue.</p> <p>"What we do when we do anything. #sing @therealonj," Chloe captioned the post.</p> <p>Fans were thrilled with the glimpse into the daily life of the duo.</p> <p>"So lovely to hear you both sing together. Please post more songs together to brighten the spirits of those in Melbourne in lockdown," a second asked.</p> <p>"Beautiful mother-daughter duo and harmonies," a third said.</p> <p>The pair are incredibly close, with Chloe saying that seeing her mum is "good medicine".</p> <p>"I love seeing my mum. It's good medicine. When I don't see my mum for a long time, it's like I feel ill," Chloe told <em>The Australian Women's Weekly</em> last year.</p> <p>"When I'm with her, it feels like all is right with the world. She makes me feel safe."</p> </div> </div> </div>

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Elton John and Taron Egerton drop music video for original Rocketman duet

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">If you’re a fan of the new Elton John biopic </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Rocketman</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">, you’ll be pleased to know that there’s a new music video for one of the original songs in the film.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Sir Elton John announced the new music video on his Twitter account, saying that the film clip for the original song </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">(I’m Gonna) Love Me Again</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"> is now on YouTube. </span></p> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en-gb"> <p dir="ltr">Check out the video for '(I’m Gonna) Love Me Again' - my new duet with <a href="https://twitter.com/TaronEgerton?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TaronEgerton</a>: <a href="https://t.co/vFXBBVeQ5C">https://t.co/vFXBBVeQ5C</a><br /><br />It's from the hit film <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Rocketman?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Rocketman</a> - where Taron’s widely-praised performance is currently moving audiences to tears and laughter in cinemas all over the world.<br /><br />Elton xx <a href="https://t.co/HMRYwVhBu7">pic.twitter.com/HMRYwVhBu7</a></p> — Elton John (@eltonofficial) <a href="https://twitter.com/eltonofficial/status/1139276256812228608?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">13 June 2019</a></blockquote> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The music video features clips from the original film and is from the closing credits of </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Rocketman</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Sir Elton John is played by Taron Egerton, who has received nothing but praise for his role in the film.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The new song was written by Sir Elton John as well as his writing partner of more than 50 years, Bernie Taupin. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The 72-year-old told </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">GMA</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"> that he had a duet with Taron Egerton in mind.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">"I wanted to write a song that Taron and I could sing," he said. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">"It's really fantastic. I'm so happy. It sounds like an old end of ‘60s, early ‘70s song.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">"He sings it brilliantly, and I'm glad we've got something on record together."</span></p> <div class="embed-responsive embed-responsive-16by9"><iframe class="embed-responsive-item" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/0LtusBN3ST0"></iframe></div> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Rocketman</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">'s music producer, Giles Martin, revealed back in February to </span><a href="https://www.stuff.co.nz/entertainment/music/113534786/elton-john-and-taron-egerton-release-music-video-for-their-original-rocketman-song"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Stuff</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> when promoting the film that Elton thought 29-year-old Egerton sang his songs better than anyone. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">"Elton said, 'I don't think I have heard anyone sing my songs better than Taron'," Martin revealed.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">"And the great thing about Elton is he wants Taron's interpretations of his songs."</span></p>

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Nicole Kidman sings emotional duet with husband Keith Urban

<p>Aussie actress Nicole Kidman and musician Keith Urban continually stun fans with the adorable affection they continue to lavish on each other after 12 years of marriage.</p> <p>Now, the loved-up duo have joined forces to sing an emotional song for a special cause.</p> <p>In a video that Nicole uploaded to Instagram, the couple sat down at a piano to sing Urban’s hit song, <em style="font-weight: inherit;">Female</em>.</p> <blockquote style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/BozKFN4laYt/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_medium=loading" data-instgrm-version="12"> <div style="padding: 16px;"> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;"></div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;"></div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;"></div> </div> </div> <div style="padding: 19% 0;"></div> <div style="display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;"></div> <div style="padding-top: 8px;"> <div style="color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;">View this post on Instagram</div> </div> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;"><a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BozKFN4laYt/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_medium=loading" target="_blank">A post shared by Nicole Kidman (@nicolekidman)</a> on Oct 11, 2018 at 9:23am PDT</p> </div> </blockquote> <p>“To honour International #DayoftheGirl,” Kidman wrote alongside the video.</p> <p>The Day of the Girl is a United Nations initiative which raises awareness of gender inequality in areas such as education, nutrition, legal rights and medical care.</p> <p>Although Kidman has previously expressed her lack of confidence in her musical ability, she put aside her insecurity for the special song.</p> <p>“I went down (to sing vocals) and I did it because he asked me to,” Kidman told <em style="font-weight: inherit;">ET.</em></p> <p>“Keith knows I have no confidence when it comes to singing,” she added. </p> <p>“So I’ll sing for him and that’s it.”</p> <p>Last month, Kidman shared a photo of her husband rocking out in a hotel bathroom with headphones in.</p> <blockquote style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/BmWVw6JFvHn/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_medium=loading" data-instgrm-version="12"> <div style="padding: 16px;"> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;"></div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;"></div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;"></div> </div> </div> <div style="padding: 19% 0;"></div> <div style="display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;"></div> <div style="padding-top: 8px;"> <div style="color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;">View this post on Instagram</div> </div> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;"><a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BmWVw6JFvHn/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_medium=loading" target="_blank">A post shared by Nicole Kidman (@nicolekidman)</a> on Aug 11, 2018 at 11:42am PDT</p> </div> </blockquote> <p>She wrote to her two million Instagram followers: “Whatever it takes to get the right sound when you’re recording. Nothing like the acoustics in a hotel bathroom.”</p> <p>The power couple share two children together, Sunday Rose, 10, and Faith Margaret, seven. </p>

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10 best duets of all time

<p>There have been some incredible duets over the years, so narrowing it down to just 10 was no easy feat – after all, the only thing better than a song by our favourite artist is a song by TWO of our favourite artists!</p> <p>So join us on a trip down memory lane as we revisit the best duets of all time.</p> <p><strong>1. “Ebony and Ivory” by Paul McCartney and Stevie Wonder (1982)</strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/TZtiJN6yiik" frameborder="0" gesture="media" allow="encrypted-media" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></p> <p><strong>2. “Islands in the Stream” by Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton (1983)</strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/lixDK_tMEhE" frameborder="0" gesture="media" allow="encrypted-media" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></p> <p><strong>3. “Don’t Go Breaking My Heart” by Elton John and Kiki Dee (1976)</strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/z0qW9P-uYfM" frameborder="0" gesture="media" allow="encrypted-media" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></p> <p><strong>4. “Somethin’ Stupid” by Nancy and Frank Sinatra (1967)</strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/0f48fpoSEPU" frameborder="0" gesture="media" allow="encrypted-media" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></p> <p><strong>5. “You’re the One That I Want” by John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John (1978)</strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/itRFjzQICJU" frameborder="0" gesture="media" allow="encrypted-media" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></p> <p><strong>6. “(I’ve Had) The Time of My Life” by Bill Medley and Jennifer Warnes (1987)</strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/4BQLE_RrTSU" frameborder="0" gesture="media" allow="encrypted-media" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></p> <p><strong>7. “I Got You Babe” by Sonny and Cher (1965)</strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/BERd61bDY7k" frameborder="0" gesture="media" allow="encrypted-media" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></p> <p><strong>8. “Under Pressure” by David Bowie and Freddie Mercury (1981)</strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/a01QQZyl-_I" frameborder="0" gesture="media" allow="encrypted-media" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></p> <p><strong>9. “Sisters Are Doin’ It for Themselves” by Aretha Franklin and Annie Lennox (1985)</strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/drGx7JkFSp4" frameborder="0" gesture="media" allow="encrypted-media" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></p> <p><strong>10. “Where the Wild Roses Grow” by Nick Cave and Kylie Minogue (1995)</strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/lDpnjE1LUvE" frameborder="0" gesture="media" allow="encrypted-media" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></p> <p>Tell us in the comments below, which of these duets is your favourite?</p>

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This unearthed Sinatra and Elvis duet will blow you away

<p>Ol’ Blue Eyes and the King of Rock and Roll. Their music styles couldn’t be more different, but their passion for entertaining was equally as strong.</p> <p>So, when Elvis Presley returned from his stint in the US Army, Frank Sinatra held a special episode of his <em>Frank Sinatra Timex Show</em> to welcome the King home – and what a welcome it was.</p> <p>In this recently unearthed footage, the tuxedoed duo perform a medley of Sinatra’s “Witchcraft” and Elvis’ “Love Me Tender” that sends the audience into meltdown. And once you have a listen, you’ll understand why.</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/BskKbs_BHNg" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></p> <p>Which of these icons is your favourite? Let us know in the comments below!</p>

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Elvis & Lisa Marie Presley’s duet of “Don’t Cry Daddy” will give you goose bumps

<p>In 1997, 20 years after his death, Elvis Presley’s daughter Lisa Marie created the most beautiful tribute to her father, and it’ll send shivers down your spine.</p> <p>In the recently unearthed music video, photos and footage of Elvis fill the screen alongside his grown-up daughter, making it appear almost as if they were singing a duet of “Don’t Cry Daddy” side by side.</p> <p><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/J2agB2S9x2Q" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></p> <p>Commenters on YouTube were blown away by the video, describing it as “beautiful”, “meaningful” and “special”.</p> <p>“Elvis is looking down and smiling, no doubt,” one woman wrote.</p> <p>“She definitely has her father’s vocal tones,” another pointed out. “They blend very nicely together.”</p> <p>Watch for yourself and tell us in the comments below, what did you think of their duet?</p>

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Unearthed Judy Garland and Barbra Streisand duet

<p>In honour of Barbra Streisand’s recent 74th birthday, we’ve unearthed footage of a duet between the legendary singer and musical icon Judy Garland, performed back in 1963 on <em>The Judy Garland Show</em>.</p> <p>Streisand was just 21 years old when she appeared on the show, where the duo sang “Hooray for Love.”</p> <p>Watch their incredible performance above.</p> <p><strong>Related links:</strong></p> <p><a href="/entertainment/music/2016/04/the-surprising-real-names-of-singers/"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong>The surprising real names of famous singers</strong></em></span></a></p> <p><a href="/entertainment/music/2016/03/behind-scenes-pic-of-favourite-musicians/"><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">8 behind-the-scenes photos of our favourite musicians</span></em></strong></a></p> <p><a href="/entertainment/music/2016/02/top-10-wedding-songs-of-all-time/"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong>Top 10 wedding songs of all time</strong></em></span></a></p>

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88-year-old Alzheimer’s sufferer’s lovely duet with son

<p>When someone you love is struggling with Alzheimer’s it can be difficult to find the strength to keep going. Often, it’s the little moments of love that give you strength to push on.</p> <p>In this video, released on Mother’s Day, an 88-year-old Alzheimer’s sufferer performs a touching duet of the Vern Godsin song “Praying” with her son while playing guitar.</p> <p><iframe width="600" height="313" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/jc6BJmpK3bI" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></p> <p><em>Video credit: YouTube/Brian Ridings via Storyful</em></p> <p>Kelly Ridings, a US resident from Dalton, Georgia, who filmed the video wrote, “Mom is 88 now. She's in assisted living and has Alzheimer's but she can still play and sing better than anyone in my eyes. I realized while I was singing with her tonight, I had never videoed us singing together, so I captured a couple of songs for posterity.</p> <p>“Most days I miss her, but she always comes back to me when we sing.”</p> <p>What a lovely moment captured on film. If you have a similar story you would like to share with us, please do so in the comments section below. We’d love to hear from you. </p>

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Rod Stewart and daughter sing sweet duet

<p>At 71-years old, rock legend Rod Stewart is not only still gracing the airwaves, he’s touring the world. And this time he’s taken his daughter, Ruby, on stage with him.</p> <p>The 29-year old model and singer is one part of country music group, The Sisterhood, who have been hitting the road as Rod’s support act for the past few months.</p> <p>Ruby started joining her father on stage when she was 15 and they would often perform “Forever Young” as a duet – a song Stewart released the year after she was born.</p> <p>Years later, during her first tour with The Sisterhood, Ruby joined her dad on stage to do another rendition of their favourite tune, and the beautiful moment was captured on tape.</p> <p>The two clearly share a very special, musical bond. Check them out in the footage above.</p> <p>What activity do you and your children bond over? Let us know in the comments below. </p> <p><strong>Related links:</strong></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><a href="http://www.oversixty.com.au/entertainment/music/2016/08/15-photos-of-musicians-before-they-were-famous/"><em>15 photos of musicians before they were famous</em></a></strong></span></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><a href="http://www.oversixty.com.au/entertainment/music/2016/06/15-most-iconic-album-covers/"><em>15 most iconic album covers</em></a></strong></span></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><a href="http://www.oversixty.com.au/entertainment/music/2016/05/1970s-songs-that-defined-a-decade/"><em>1970s: songs that defined a decade</em></a></strong></span></p> <div class="share-links"> <div class="addthis_native_toolbox"></div> </div>

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Grandparent’s beautiful Frozen duet to grandson

<p>What’s the secret to a happy, lasting marriage?</p> <p>Well if these grandparents are anything to go by, it’s singing.</p> <p>In the video above these grandparents treat their grandson to a beautiful duet as they’re driving in the car. He’s sitting in the back and loving every minute of it.</p> <p>This couple has been married 28 years, and we think they sound beautiful together. </p> <p><strong>Related links:</strong></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><a href="/news/news/2016/02/adorable-joey-is-desperate-for-food/"><strong>This adorable joey is desperate for food</strong></a></em></span></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><a href="/news/news/2016/02/baby-monkey-casual-bath-sink/"><strong>Baby monkey has casual bath in sink</strong></a></em></span></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><a href="/news/news/2016/02/squirrel-family-cat-wrestle-roof/"><strong>Sassy squirrel and family cat wrestle on roof</strong></a></em></span></p>

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Workmen pull of incredible lip-sync duet of "I will Survive"

<p>Two workers beat the lone existence of working in the hot sun by brightening things up with a song. We can’t blame them for taking a little time off to lift their spirits, especially when executed with this level of pizzazz.</p> <p>Fly in fly out staff Jamie Byers and Jason Allen teamed up for a lip sync of Gloria Gaynor’s disco hit<em> I Will Survive</em>, choreography and all. </p> <p><strong>Related links:</strong></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong><a href="http://www.oversixty.co.nz/entertainment/music/2015/10/john-lennons-son-sean/">John Lennon’s son is the spitting image of his father</a> </strong></em></span></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong><a href="http://www.oversixty.co.nz/entertainment/music/2015/11/best-george-harrison-songs/">The top 5 George Harrison songs of all time</a></strong></em></span></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong><a href="http://www.oversixty.co.nz/entertainment/music/2015/11/best-inxs-songs/">The top 5 INXS songs</a></strong></em></span></p> <p> </p> <p> </p>

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Michael Bublé and Celine Dion sing beautiful Christmas duet

<p>Music powerhouses Celine Dion and Michael Bublé recently combined their magical voices to wow in a stunning Christmas duet. Dion made an appearance on Michael Bublé's <em>Christmas in Hollywood </em>special this week to sing not one but two Christmas songs. Unsurprisingly, both were absolutely amazing.</p> <p>The 47-year-old singer first sang her famous cover of "Happy Xmas (War is Over)" with Bublé. She then went solo and wowed everyone with her performance of "O Holy Night."</p> <p>"It's been quite a while since I have sung it," she said to Bublé before their performance. "I think I recorded this song in 1998!"</p> <p>Watch the performance above.</p> <p><strong>Related links: </strong></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><em><a href="http://www.oversixty.co.nz/entertainment/music/2015/10/john-lennons-son-sean/">John Lennon’s son is the spitting image of his father</a></em></strong></span></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><em><a href="http://www.oversixty.co.nz/entertainment/music/2015/11/best-george-harrison-songs/">The top 5 George Harrison songs of all time</a></em></strong></span></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><em><a href="http://www.oversixty.co.nz/entertainment/music/2015/11/best-inxs-songs/">The top 5 INXS songs</a></em></strong></span></p>

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Paul McCartney releases new video for Michael Jackson duet “Say Say Say”

<p>A new video remix has been released for the 1983 Paul McCartney and Michael Jackson track, “Say Say Say”. The video has been released in promotion of McCartney’s Pipes of Peace album remaster.</p> <p>The black and white video was directed and choreographed by Ryan Heffington, who worked with singer Lady Gaga previously and is available exclusively on Facebook.</p> <p>In a promotional press release, McCartney reminisced about a call from Michael Jackson.</p> <p>“[Michael] rang me up, and I didn’t believe it was him, so I said 'who’s this?' He said ‘Michael’. ‘Are you sure… Michael who?!’" McCartney says. "Anyway, we had a joke about that kind of thing, and he said, ‘yeah, I’d like to come over and write with you,’ so I said great. So he came over to England and we just sat down."</p> <p>See the original video below. </p> <div style="display: block; position: relative; max-width: 100%;"> <div style="display: block; padding-top: 56.25%;"><iframe src="http://players.brightcove.net/4174796129001/default_default/index.html?videoId=4537297926001" allowfullscreen="" webkitallowfullscreen="" mozallowfullscreen="" style="width: 100%; height: 100%; position: absolute; top: 0px; bottom: 0px; right: 0px; left: 0px;"></iframe></div> </div> <p><strong>Related links:</strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="/news/news/2015/10/top-stevie-ray-vaughan-songs/">The 5 best Stevie Ray Vaughan songs of all time</a></span></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="/health/wellbeing/2015/09/monday-music-playlist/">Catchy songs to beat the Monday blues</a></span></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="/finance/insurance/2015/09/best-songs-of-the-70s/">10 songs from the 70s you need to revisit now</a></span></em></strong></p>

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