Alan Bergman dies at 99: Oscar-winning lyricist of ‘The Way We Were' worked with Frank Sinatra, Barbra Streisand
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Micheal Ward charged with rape and sexual assault: Top Boy actor denies allegations
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Mint
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India Today
10 hours ago
- India Today
Ed Sheeran loved Arijit's voice so much, he released a new version of Sapphire
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