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Now playing Next Culture news Legendary musician Wilko Johnson dies aged 75 Johnson had previously been diagnosed with late stage pancreatic cancer. 23/11/2022
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Now playing Next Culture news Who won at the 2022 American Music Awards? Taylor Swift won in all six of her nominated categories. 21/11/2022