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George Michael Freedom Uncut To Tell 'Complete Story' Of Late Pop Icon
A new feature-length documentary about late pop icon George Michael has been announced by Sony Music Entertainment and Trafalgar Releasing. The film, which is hitting the cinemas globally on June 22, is the final piece...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 20 April 2022
George Michael And Wham! Bassist Deon Estus Dies Aged 65
George Michael and Wham!'s longtime bassist, Deon Estus, has died.The late music legend's long-serving band member during his stint in the 'Club Tropicana' group and solo career sadly passed away aged 65 on Monday (11.10.21).A...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 12 October 2021
George Michael's Careless Whisper Voted Most-loved Song
George Michael's 'Careless Whisper' has been named the best loved song of all time.The late Wham! star's 1984 classic - which was penned by band members Michael and Andrew Ridgeley - has topped Smooth...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 04 May 2021
Sir Mick Jagger Narrates Poignant Short Film To Mark Royal Albert Hall's 150th Birthday
Sir Mick Jagger has narrated a poignant short film to mark the Royal Albert Hall's 150th birthday.The Rolling Stones frontman, 77, reads from WH Auden’s poem 'For Friends Only' in the 90-second clip titled 'Your...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 23 February 2021
John Lennon's Imagine Piano Sent To Strawberry Field Exhibition By George Michael Estate
John Lennon's piano used to compose and record his 1971 solo hit, 'Imagine', is on display at Liverpool's Strawberry Field exhibition in honour of the late Beatles legend's 80th birthday (09.10.20), courtesy of the estate...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 07 October 2020
Christy Turlington Is Proud Of Freedom! '90 Video
Christy Turlington is proud of the ''controversial'' moment she and Linda Evangelista shared in the music video for George Michael's hit 'Freedom! '90'.The two fashion legends were personally selected alongside other supermodels Cindy Crawford, Naomi...
By Bang Showbiz in Fashion / Beauty on 24 August 2020
George Michael's Ex Fadi Fawaz Arrested For Allegedly Damaging Cars
George Michael's ex-lover Fadi Fawaz has been arrested in an investigation into hammer attacks on parked cars.The 47-year-old former hairdresser - who was seen in Bethnal Green, East London earlier this week looking for accommodation...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 18 August 2020
George Michael's Sister's Cause Of Death Revealed
George Michael's sister died after falling into a diabetic coma.Melanie Panayiotou was tragically found dead on Christmas Day last year (25.12.19) - three years to the day her famous brother passed away - and...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 27 July 2020
George Michael's Posthumous New Single Released To Spread 'Love And Festive Joy'
George Michael's family released the late star's upbeat first single in seven years, 'This Is How (We Want You To Get High)', to spread ''love and festive joy''.The posthumous track was made available to stream...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 06 November 2019
Music News Round-up: George Michael Tribute Concert, Huge Summer Courteeners Gig, And The Return Of Carly Rae Jepsen
CARLY RAE JEPSEN RETURNSPraise be to the Gods of Pop – Carly Rae Jepsen is back, giving us the first taste of her upcoming album with brand new single ‘Party For One’!A song about self-love...
By Ed Biggs in Music / Festivals on 04 November 2018
George Michael's Family Asks Fans To Remove Tributes
The family of the late George Michael have asked fans to remove tributes left outside the late singer’s homes in London and Oxfordshire, because the impromptu memorial sites have begun to divide local opinion almost...
By Ed Biggs in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 02 May 2018
Geri Horner Slammed For Dodgy Singing On George Michael Tribute On 'This Morning'
She was one of his closest friends, but Geri Horner has been roundly criticised by ‘This Morning’ viewers after her tribute to George Michael fell distinctly flat after a performance of his Wham! hit ‘Last...
By Ed Biggs in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 20 December 2017
How The Music Industry Is Honouring George Michael This Year
It has now been a week since we heard the incredible reworking of George Michael's song 'Fantasy' featuring Nile Rodgers on the radio, but that's certainly not the last we'll hear of him as the...
By Holly Mosley in Music / Festivals on 14 September 2017
'Fantasy' By The Late George Michael And Nile Rodgers Has Fans In Tears
A previously unreleased track by George Michael premiered on the radio this morning, and fans were left extremely emotional by it despite the fact that it's a thoroughly upbeat dance number. 'Fantasy' featuring Nile Rodgers...
By Holly Williams in Music / Festivals on 07 September 2017
Unreleased George Michael Song To Premiere On Thursday Morning
A previously unheard track from the late George Michael will make its world premiere on BBC Radio 2 this week, it has been confirmed.Chris Evans’ breakfast show will give the unreleased track its first ever...
By Ed Biggs in Music / Festivals on 06 September 2017
Michael Jackson, Kanye West And Stevie Wonder: Paul Mccartney's Top Ten Best Duets
Paul McCartney may be one of the greatest musicians on the planet as a solo artist, but whenever he gets together with another trailblazer, magic happens. From Michael Jackson to Kanye West, he has worked...
By Holly Williams in Music / Festivals on 18 April 2017
Fans Unable To Visit George Michael's Grave In Highgate Cemetery
Grieving fans hoping to see the final resting place of George Michael will be disappointed, following news that Highgate Cemetery has banned members of the public from visiting his grave.The former Wham! singer and solo...
By Ed Biggs in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 31 March 2017
George Michael's Family Confirm "Small, Private" Funeral Has Taken Place
The family of the late pop icon George Michael has confirmed that they have already held the singer’s funeral, thanking fans for their well-wishes but refusing to release details of the ceremony.A statement released on...
By Ed Biggs in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 29 March 2017
George Michael Has Reportedly Left His £10 Million Mansion To His Sister
George Michael has reportedly left his sister his £10million London mansion and it has been suggested the 55-year-old hairdresser has already moved into the plush property. However, speculation continues to mount over the timing and...
By Charlotte Court in Music / Festivals on 13 March 2017
George Michael's Boyfriend Fadi Fawaz Claims He's Been Frozen Out Of Funeral Plans
George Michael’s boyfriend, Fadi Fawaz, has claimed that he has been frozen out of the funeral arrangements made by the late singer’s family, and doesn’t even know when the service will take place.In a new...
By Ed Biggs in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 10 March 2017
George Michael Died From Natural Causes, Coroner's Report Concludes
Over two months after his passing, it has been revealed that the late pop singer George Michael died of natural causes, relating to diseases of the heart and liver, according to the official coroner’s report...
By Ed Biggs in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 07 March 2017
Adele Gives Insight Into Her Parenting Techniques
Adele is raising her son to ''respect women''.The 'Hello' hitmaker - who has four-year-old son Angelo with her partner Simon Konecki - takes her son with her ''everywhere'' and hopes him being with her will...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 20 February 2017
Adele's George Michael Tribute At Grammys Was Originally To Feature Beyonce And Rihanna
At Sunday night’s Grammy awards Adele paid an emotional tribute to George Michael, performing his 1996 single ‘Fastlove’.During her performance Adele was forced to restart the song to make sure she got it perfect, telling...
By Stephanie Chase in Music / Festivals on 15 February 2017
George Michael's Family Demand Full Investigation Into Alleged 999 Call Leak
As a year for celebrity deaths goes, 2016 was a catastrophe with singer George Michael’s passing in December topping off 12 months of mourning for many music fans. Now the former Wham! frontman’s loved ones...
By Charlotte Court in Music / Festivals on 12 February 2017
Sir Elton John Credits The Late George Michael As A 'Brilliant Songwriter'
Sir Elton John has praised the late George Michael as a ''brilliant songwriter''. The 69-year-old musician dedicated his selected playlist on his radio show 'Elton John's Rocket Hour Show' on Apple's Beats 1 network on...
By Clive King in Music / Festivals on 07 February 2017
George Michael's Funeral Delayed By Wait For Toxicology Report
George Michael’s family’s ordeal has been extended after it was reported that the star’s funeral has been delayed due to the coroner awaiting results from toxicology tests.Oxfordshire senior coroner, Darren Salter, has reportedly yet to...
By Ed Biggs in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 27 January 2017
Geri Horner Names Son In Tribute To Friend George Michael
Geri Horner has named her newborn son in tribute to her late friend George Michael.On Saturday Geri shared a black and white photo of her baby son’s foot on Instagram and wrote: “Montague George Hector...
By Stephanie Chase in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 22 January 2017
In Tribute: Our Favourite George Michael Songs
We may have lost George Michael far too soon, but his music will no doubt live on for many, many more years to come. Whether they are his solo numbers, his work as part of...
By Holly Williams in Music / Festivals on 10 January 2017
George Michael Reportedly Checked Into 'Electric Shock' Rehab Centre In 2015
The late George Michael reportedly went in secret to a £70,000 per week rehab clinic based around ‘electric shock’ treatment in Switzerland nearly two years ago, in what is said to have been a last-ditch...
By Ed Biggs in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 06 January 2017
James Corden Pays Tribute To George Michael And Recalls First Ever Carpool Karaoke
James Corden has paid tribute to singer George Michael on the first edition of the ‘Late Late Show’ for 2017.Michael, who passed away on Christmas Day, took part in a Comic Relief sketch with the...
By Stephanie Chase in Music / Festivals on 04 January 2017
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