Tina Turner

John Miles senior pictured performing with his son John. John junior has announced plans for a tribute show to his dad.

Tribute to music legend John Miles is coming to a North East stage

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John Miles junior, top left, has relived his childhood memories of being at the side of stages while his dad, also called John Miles, performed with the likes of Tina Turner.

'My dad performed on stage with stars like Tina Turner'

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Tina Turner show rolls into the city and celebrates singer in style

A track once thought lost to the annuls of time by Tina Turner has been rediscovered over 40 years later.

Missing Tina Turner song rediscovered after 40 years

Tina Turner tribute act Justine Riddoch is at The Fire Station on Thursday, July 18.

Top Tina Turner tribute coming to Sunderland's Fire Station

Tina Turner The Musical announced for Sunderland Empire

A huge variety of musical treats is coming to Durham Cathedral.

Bach, Mahler, Coldplay and 70s disco at Durham Cathedral

Tina Turner passed away on May 24 aged 83.

Breaking Details of Tina Turner’s funeral revealed by former aide

King Charles III tribute to Tina Turner during Changing of the Guard

17 inspirational messages from iconic singer Tina Turner on life, strength and happiness.

Tina Turner’s cause of death revealed

Prince William was a big fan of the late Tina Turner

Prince William’s emotional admission following Tina Turner death

Tina Turner dead: Tributes pour in for ‘Proud Mary’ singer

Tina Turner has died at the age of 83

Breaking Tina Turner dead: Music legend dies at the age of 83

Tina Turner leaves tribute to her ‘beloved son’ Ronnie after he died aged 62

Tributes to Tina Turner’s ‘ beloved son’ Ronnie after he died aged 62
Tributes have been left following the death of Tina Turner’s ‘ beloved son’ Ronnie.
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Theatre director Marie Nixon cuts the ribbon as the Empire Theatre re-opens after 18 months. Picture by FRANK REID.

Sunderland Empire bounces back from pandemic with bumper year

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Theatre director Marie Nixon presents a boquet of flowers to sisters (left) Theresa Ford and Irene Bryden who were first in line as the Empire Theatre re-opens after 18 months. Picture by FRANK REID.

Sunderland Empire reopens its doors to a standing ovation

The show takes place on September 2

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12 big shows to look forward to in 2021 as Sunderland Empire reopens

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Derren Brown set to wow Sunderland Empire crowds

Sunderland Empire is reopening its doors

First show back for Sunderland Empire announced after 18 months closed

What's Love Got To Do With It? is coming to Sunderland in 2021

Tina Turner tribute show announces rescheduled date

The show is a celebration of Tina Turner's music.

Show celebrating Tina Turner announces Sunderland Empire date

Courtney Hadwin wowed the crowd at Bents Park, South Shields, in July 2017 at the South Tyneside Summer Festival.

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Courtney Hadwin.

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Courtney Hadwin who is in the America's Got Talent final.

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Courtney Hadwin who is competing in the America's Got Talent final.

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