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Freddie Mercury

Freddie Mercury (1946 - 1991) was one of the world's most innovative rock singers and songwriters, best known for his rock operetta hit "Bohemian Rhapsody."

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A man wearing a crown raises his arm on stage

Freddie Mercury treasure trove on show before auction

Sotheby's in London presents an exhibition and auction of the rock star's kaleidoscopic personal collection.
CultureAugust 3, 2023
Freddie Mercury in 1984, man sings into microphone and gesticulates.

Queen release previously unheard song with Freddie Mercury

Queen have released an old recording by the late Freddie Mercury that never made it onto an album.
MusicNovember 18, 2022
Film still from 'Lightyear': Headshot of animated character, the toy astronaut Buzz Lightyear.

'Lightyear' and other films banned

The new Pixar movie "Lightyear" has just been banned in several Arab countries. A look at film censorship worldwide.
FilmJune 14, 20228 images
A photo of Mercury singing into a microphone from 1984.

The unforgettable Freddie Mercury

DW spoke to biographer Nicola Bardola about Freddie Mercury's "best years" in Munich.
CultureNovember 24, 2021
Freddie Mercury

Freddie Mercury: Long live (the) Queen

Queen's Freddie Mercury would have turned 75 on September 5 if he hadn't died in 1991 of AIDS-related complications.
MusicSeptember 4, 2021
Musik l London, The Beatles 1968

Pop songs that moved us over the decades

As we enter the new decade, we look back on tunes from the past that touched our hearts.
MusicJanuary 2, 20207 images
USA | 76th Golden Globe Awards | Lady Gaga

A celebration of music in film: the 76th Golden Globe Awards

Bohemian Rhapsody bagged the award for best drama and Green Book won in the best musical or comedy category.
CultureJanuary 7, 201910 images
Großbritannien Musik Queen Freddie Mercury

Freddie Mercury: Long live (the) Queen

The Queen frontman died in 1991 of AIDS-related complications. The film Bohemian Rhapsody celebrates the music legend.
CultureJanuary 7, 201911 images
A still from "Bohemian Rhapsody"

Freddie Mercury biopic 'Bohemian Rhapsody' premieres

The film's premiere is in Wembley Stadium, where Queen once performed in a legendary Live Aid concert.
FilmOctober 23, 2018
Montserrat Caballé

Opera soprano Montserrat Caballé dies, age 85

A look at one of the great opera divas' successes and triumphs across genres.
CultureOctober 6, 2018
Christina Aguilera and Mick Jagger in Shine a Light

Surprising pop duos

There have been many duets in pop music history that don't fit together at first glance but which grew to be legendary.
MusicJune 21, 201813 images
Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert

The largest farewell: The Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert

On April 20, 1992, the farewell concert for Queen's flamboyant singer Freddie Mercury was a unique event.
MusicApril 19, 2017
Bud Spencer in " Hector , der Ritter ohne Furcht und Tadel," Copyright: picture-alliance/United Archives/IFTN

5 celebrities whose real names you probably don't know

We know them as Sting, Bono and Freddie Mercury. But what did their parents call them?
September 2, 2016

5 European celebrities whose real names you've probably never heard of

Not everyone has a catchy name. That's why many stars, like these five, take on a pseudonym to boost their careers.
LifestyleMarch 11, 20165 images
Queen + Adam Lambert at a show in Sydney in August 2014, Copyright: Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images

Queen tours Europe

Queen are launching a Europe tour with a fresh new lead voice: Adam Lambert.
January 13, 2015