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Portraits, signed and dated by Rembrandt in 1635, are going up for auction at Christies in London The last known pair of privately owned Rembrandt portraits have resurfaced after nearly 200 years in hiding.Christie’s in London says the portraits, signed and dated by Rembrandt in 1635, were of the famed painter’s relatives and remained in the family until 1760. They were sold and passed on to various private art collections until 1824, when an ancestor of the current owners bought them at a Christie’s auction.The portraits have remained in that private collection for nearly 200 years, "completely unknown to scholars." Now, they’re expected to sell for up to $10 million when they hit the auction block this summer.READ MORE: Collection of rare Shakespeare folios on sale for $10.5 million at New York book fair"This is one of the most exciting discoveries we have made in the Old Masters field in recent years," Henry Pettifer, international deputy chairman of Old Master Paintings at Christie's, said in a prepared statement.

Brian May, 74, has shared he is “taking a break” from Instagram after discussing his health woes on the social media site yesterday on the release day of a new music video.The Queen legend revealed he had the “stuffing” knocked out of him after suffering a heart attack in May last year while discussing the situation with his followers in a video.Brian typed on Instagram: “Overwhelmed by your response yesterday, dear pals. “Thanks! I’m gonna take a break from talking about myself now - somehow it feels like enough. “But it’s been a great journey into the past - thanks for sharing it with me.

A set of special stamps is being issued to celebrate rock group Queen, featuring images of some of their most popular album covers.

Leigh Griffiths has transformed himself into a makeshift Freddie Mercury in a hilarious TikTok clip. The 29-year-old took to social media to imitate the Queen legend at the ground-breaking Live Aid concert.

Ronnie O’Sullivan admitted his radical lockdown moustache is a tribute to stricken pal Willie Thorne.The Rocket walked out for his Championship League matches at the Marshall Arena in Milton Keynes sporting some impressive whiskers.Five-time world champion O’Sullivan triggered an internet explosion with responses to his striking new look.Comparisons were made to Mexican drug lord Joaquin ‘El Chapo’ Guzman, Freddie Mercury, 1970s porn star Ron Jeremy and the Pringles crisps logo.But O’Sullivan, 44, revealed that the person he had most in mind was former pro and respected commentator Thorne.The 66-year-old from Leicester, now living in Spain, revealed in March that he has been diagnosed with leukaemia – and is undergoing chemotherapy.Julie

Brian May, 72, was hospitalised last month following a heart attack after a separate gardening injury caused him to collapse.Since returning home from the hospital, the rock legend has been focusing on recuperating and told fans it has been a slow process.Taking to his Instagram page yesterday, he said: “Just a quick word. I finally managed to get to the music room.

Rod Stewart is keen to see actor Rhys Ifans play him in a biopic.

Rod Stewart is keen to see actor Rhys Ifans play him in a biopic.

Rod Stewart said that he hopes there will be a movie made about his life and even shared his dream casting for the project. The singer has taken notice of acclaimed musicians such as Freddie Mercury, Elton John and Judy Garland having their life’s story told in feature-length films.

Entertainment Weekly is declaring “Pride forever!”

Dreaming of freedom and singing songs about being bored in the house is something a lot of us can probably relate to right now while practicing safe social distancing.

Dreaming of freedom and singing songs about being bored in the house is something a lot of us can probably relate to right now while practicing safe social distancing.

Rock band Queen and singer Adam Lambert are raising money for health workers fighting COVID-19 with new single “You Are The Champions,” an updated version of classic hit “We Are The Champions” recorded on mobile phones under lockdown.

As the larger than life frontman of legendary rock band Queen Freddie Mercury had millions of fans around the world.

"This is what my husband has resorted to"

A thing I most certainly regret not doing in 2018 was watch Bohemian Rhapsody in a theatre. What an otherwordly experience it must have been to stomp your feet as Freddie Mercury's iconic vocals scream We Will Rock You! Turns out, in 2019, I may have revisited the movie at least 8-10 times as a pick me up during troubling days, which let's face it, is human nature in the 21st century. Especially now, while being in quarantine mode due to the coronavirus scare. Full disclosure, I was aware of Queen for their hit singles like We Are The Champions and Somebody to Love but thanks to Bohemian Rhapsody, I was able to understand the eccentric concept that was Freddie Mercury.

"We know when the time is right...we will get on stage again"

Adam Lambert fancies getting into acting for real and good on the guy!

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