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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
Gwen Stefani Loves Classic Christmas Tunes
Gwen Stefani would rather listen to classic Christmas tunes and festive Motown hits than more contemporary tracks.The 'Hollaback Girl' singer is a big fan of the holiday season, and she has admitted she's got her...
By Clive King in Music / Festivals on 15 December 2017
Sam Smith Pays Homage To George Michael
Sam Smith has credited George Michael for helping to shape him as an artist. The 'Stay With Me' singer broke his social media silence on Monday (26.12.16) - his first post since June -...
By Clive King in Music / Festivals on 27 December 2016
Former Wham! Manager Jazz Summers Dies
Summers, who also worked with the Scissor Sisters, Badly Drawn Boy and Klaxons, was famous for helping George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley's Wham! break the U.S. in 1985, and become the first western...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 16 August 2015
Wham! Set To Reunite For 30-Year Anniversary - Report
Michael and Ridgeley will be joined by backing singers Shirley Holliman and Pepsi DeMACque for a show to mark the band's last concert at Wembley Stadium in 1986. The Wake Me...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 19 July 2015
George Michael Taken To Hospital After Collapse
George Michael was taken to hospital after collapsing at his home. The 'Careless Whisper' hitmaker was treated by paramedics at his north London mansion for four hours on May 22 due to a mystery illness...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 29 May 2014
George Michael Embarrassed By Blonde Locks
George Michael is embarrassed by the fact he had blonde hair in the 1980s. The 'Faith' hitmaker - who shot to fame alongside Andrew Ridgeley as a member of Wham! - also finds it 'cringe'...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 19 March 2014
Ariana Grande To Release A Christmas Tune Every Week Throughout The Holidays
Pop sensation Ariana Grande is giving fans a few early Christmas treats this year (13) - she'll be releasing a new festive tune every Monday between 19 November (13) and 25 December (13).The actress and...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 08 November 2013
Seatbelt-less George Michael Broke Law But Won't Be Charged
The police investigation into the events that lead to George Michael's near-fatal accident on the M1 motorway has concluded: "no further action will be taken" after witnesses' statements were taken.The 49 year-old singer, who wasn't...
By Lauren James in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 05 June 2013
George Michael Leaves Hospital
George Michael has been released from hospital 13 days after falling from a moving car. The 49-year-old singer sustained head injuries when he fell out of a Range Rover at 70mph on the M1 motorway...
By Bang Showbiz on 29 May 2013
True Horror Of George Michael's Car Accident Revealed
George Michael is being treated in hospital after falling out of a moving car on a motorway.The 'Careless Whisper' hitmaker is currently under observation in a London facility following his accident last week - which...
By Clive King on 22 May 2013
George Michael Still In Hospital
George Michael is still in hospital after his car accident.The 49-year-old singer is being kept under medical supervision in a specialist trauma centre in London after sustaining head injuries last week when he fell out...
By Bang Showbiz on 21 May 2013
George Michael Cancels Australian Leg Of His Tour Due To “Major Anxiety” After Struggle With Pneumonia
In the aftermath of his life-threatening condition of pneumonia late last year, George Michael has been forced, by his mental ill-health, to cancel the final leg of his worldwide tour in Australia. Although Michael,...
By Michael West on 01 October 2012
Adele 'Too Emotional' To Perform Winehouse Cover For George Michael
Adele was "too emotional" to sing one of Amy Winehouse's songs at an Elizabeth Taylor tribute concert, George Michael has revealed. In an interview with Heart 106.2, the singer explained that he had approached Adele...
By WENN on 19 July 2012
George Michael Awoke From Coma With West Country Accent
George Michael woke from his three week coma with a strong West Country accent, the singer has revealed on Radio 2.The former Wham! frontman revealed to Chris Evans on his breakfast show that he had...
By WENN on 18 July 2012
George Michael Completes Music Video With Moss
George Michael has completed his new music video with Kate Moss.The singer stars alongside the supermodel in the promo for his song 'White Light' and he has posted a 20-second clip on YouTube which shows...
By Bang Showbiz on 15 July 2012
George Michael Dismisses Wham! Reunion Rumours
A representative for British singer George Michael has dismissed rumours he's planning to reform Wham! for a one-off reunion concert.2012 marks 30 years since the duo - Michael and Andrew Ridgeley - released its first...
By WENN on 21 June 2012
Careless Whisper: George Michael Denies Wham! Reunion Reports
George Michael has denied any rumors that Wham are to be getting back together after reports broke in the UK's Daily Mirror newspaper suggesting that he and Andrew Ridgeley were set to bring back one...
By WENN on 20 June 2012
George Michael Throws Cold Water On Wham! Reunion
According to the former's spokeswoman, rumours that George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley are reuniting for a one off gig to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the release of their first hit with Wham are baseless...
By WENN on 20 June 2012
George Michael Releasing Single To Mark 30 Years In Pop
British singer George Michael is releasing a new song later this month (Jun12) to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Wham!'s first single.Wham Rap! (Enjoy What You Do) hit stores in June 1982 and went on...
By WENN on 20 June 2012
George Michael To Reunite Wham!
George Michael is set to reunite Wham! for a ''one-off pop extravaganza''.The 'Careless Whisper' singer - who releases his new single 'White Light' on June 29 - is to get back together with Andrew Ridgeley...
By Bang Showbiz on 20 June 2012
George Michael To Reunite Wham!
George Michael is set to reunite Wham! for a ''one-off pop extravaganza''.The 'Careless Whisper' singer - who releases his new single 'White Light' on June 29 - is to get back together with Andrew Ridgeley...
By Bang Showbiz on 20 June 2012
George Michael Returning To The Stage After Pneumonia Battle
Great news for George Michael fans; the former Wham! Star and successful solo artist in his own right was afflicted by a terrible battle with pneumonia which saw the star genuinely fighting for his life...
By WENN on 20 March 2012
George Michael Steadily Improving In Vienna Hospital
George Michael is steadily improving from his severe bout of pneumonia, but is continuing his treatment at a Vienna hospital. The singer, 48, was forced to cancel his entire European tour after being struck down...
By WENN on 30 November 2011
George Michael Responds Well To Pneumonia Treatment
George Michael has responded well to pneumonia treatment and is now recuperating at a private house in Vienna, according to the UK's Daily Mail. The singer, 48, was forced to cancel a string of dates...
By WENN on 24 November 2011
Smith And Burrows Wrote Their Own Christmas Hits
Smith and Burrows wrote their own Christmas songs as there were "very few" traditional hits they felt comfortable covering. Tom Smith from Editors has collaborated with former Razorlight drummer Andy Burrows for their festive album,...
By Bang Showbiz on 24 November 2011
Nirvana On Course For A Christmas Number One In Britain?
Nirvana are on course to land the coveted Christmas number one spot on the U.K. pop charts with the re-release of their Smells Like Teen Spirit anthem.As has become traditional in Britain, Facebook.com campaigns have...
By WENN on 16 November 2011
George Michael Recalls Tour Terrors
George Michael was terrified of touring because of his success.The 48-year-old singer refused to go on the road for 17 years because he was so "freaked out" by the worldwide sales of his 1987 debut...
By Bang Showbiz on 22 October 2011
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