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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
Kenny Goss Walks Out On George Michael?
George Michael's partner Kenny Goss has called time on their 15-year relationship.The 51-year-old businessman has reportedly tired of the behaviour of the 'Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go' singer, who was convicted of driving under...
By Bang Showbiz on 07 March 2011
Last Christmas The Most Downloaded Christmas Song
Recent trend suggests Wham's classic 1984 track Last Christmas is the most downloaded Christmas song, the track written by George Michael was one of the bands most successful tracks.The second most downloaded song was Mariah...
By Lew Irwin on 07 December 2010
Boy George Wrote To Michael In Prison
BOY GEORGE reached out to GEORGE MICHAEL after the WHAM! star was sent to prison, writing letters of encouragement to the incarcerated singer.Boy George, real name George O'Dowd, was jailed last year (09) for the...
By WENN on 11 October 2010
Paul Smith Going Solo From Maximo Park
Maximo Park singer Paul Smith is to release his debut solo album on October 11.The British rocker has revealed the album accidentally came about after he recorded a number of songs with a friend over...
By Bang Showbiz on 06 August 2010
George Michael Seen Kissing Man Down Under
George Michael has been photographed kissing a mystery man.The 'Careless Whisper' singer - who has an open relationship with his long-term boyfriend Kenny Goss - has been spotted canoodling with a shaven-headed hunk whilst on...
By Bang Showbiz on 25 March 2010
Michael Rules Out Wham! Reunion
GEORGE MICHAEL is adamant he will never reteam with his WHAM! bandmate ANDREW RIDGELEY - because he is too old to relive their heyday.The singer enjoyed his first taste of fame as one-half of the...
By WENN on 08 January 2010
Wham!'S Last Christmas Named As Most Played Christmas Hit
Last Christmas, a 1984 Christmas number one for Wham!, is the most played seasonal song of the last five years, it has been confirmed.According to the Performing Rights Society (PRS), the body responsible for collecting...
By Contributor on 29 November 2008
Michael To Re-release Wham! Hit
British pop star GEORGE MICHAEL is hoping for Christmas chart success when he re-releases one of his biggest hits. The singer is teaming up with former WHAM! bandmate ANDREW RIDGELEY to re-release the group's 1984...
By WENN on 07 December 2006
George Michael: 'Murdoch Is The Devil'
Pop star GEORGE MICHAEL has launched a scathing attack on RUPERT MURDOCH, labelling the media mogul "the devil". The former WHAM! singer, 43, is stunned by Murdoch's control over a large percentage of the world's...
By WENN on 01 November 2006
Michael Blasts Bush In Pop Comeback
Pop star GEORGE MICHAEL made his stage comeback in Barcelona, Spain, on Saturday (23SEP06) with an attack on US President GEORGE W BUSH. In his first solo concert in 15 years the singer didn't shy...
By WENN on 25 September 2006
Music Manager Napier-bell 'Marries' Thai Lover
Former WHAM! and THE YARDBIRDS manager SIMON NAPIER-BELL has 'wed' his long-term gay partner in London. The pair met in Thailand in 1990 and have been dating ever since, despite a 33 year age gap....
By WENN on 25 July 2006
Michael Blasts Tabloid 'Cruising' Claims
GEORGE MICHAEL has slammed reports in British tabloid the News of the World which allege he was caught prowling a notorious homosexual pick-up spot in London. According to the newspaper, the OUTSIDE singer was seen...
By WENN on 23 July 2006
Blige Thought George Michael Was Black
R+B superstar MARY J BLIGE was shocked when she first saw GEORGE MICHAEL in the flesh, because she always thought he was a black man. The I'M GOIN' DOWN singer was a huge fan of...
By WENN on 16 March 2006
Michael's Wham! Depression
GEORGE MICHAEL experienced a period of self-loathing during his final days of performing in WHAM!, because he realised he was gay but was unable to express himself as anything but heterosexual. The WAKE ME...
By WENN on 12 December 2005
Elton: 'Michael Won't Let Me Apologise'
LATEST: SIR ELTON JOHN is desperate to apologise to GEORGE MICHAEL for criticising the ex-WHAM! star's live performances and latest album PATIENCE - but Michael refuses to speak to the ROCKET MAN. The pair...
By WENN on 06 March 2005
George Michael Was 'Used' By Halliwell
GEORGE MICHAEL's cousin has accused GERI HALLIWELL of using the former WHAM! singer to maintain her fame, and ruining his friendship with the pop superstar. ANDROS GEORGIO was one of Michael's closest pals, until...
By WENN on 20 December 2004
Michael's Boyfriend Battles Alcohol Addiction
Sexy singer GEORGE MICHAEL sent his boyfriend KENNY GOSS to a rehab clinic in Arizona for two months to help him overcome his alcohol addiction. The couple have been together for eight years and...
By WENN on 08 August 2004
Amy Lee's '80s Fixation
EVANESCENCE singer AMY LEE went retro for her 21st birthday celebrations, by hosting entertaining her pals with '80s music. The BRING ME TO LIFE singer welcomed her landmark birthday on 13 December (02), and...
By WENN on 13 August 2003
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