NEW: The Scottish Tories have been forced to share their conference venue in Aberdeen with a George Michael tribute act 'due to low ticket sales' ... Show more
Coin from “Wham!” singer: Do you ever have a George Michael?: Seven years after George Michael's death, the global star gets his own commemorative coin ...
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'Authoritarian': Sunak condemned after using Downing Street statement to unveil plans for crackdown on ... Show more
I’m best man for Eagles job – Nsien: U.S. men’s U-19 national team coach of Nigerian descent, Michael Nsien, has made a bold claim for the vacant Super Eagles ...
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Good news of the week: Olly Alexander's Eurovision entry and Barbie at the Design Museum
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Hamminkeln: DJ Moguai heated up the party crowd in Café Country: Nine DJs created a great atmosphere on the dance floor during “Jung und wild”.
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From gold records to gold coins. George Michael is now honored with a commemorative minting
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George Michael coin unveiled by the Royal Mint: The new coin shows the Wham! singer in his signature Faith look.
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The late British singer-songwriter George Michael is being honored with a personalized collectible coin reut.rs/3IdpaXC
Princess Diana’s Friend, George Michael, Featured on New Coins Approved by King Charles - Greek City Times
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I was a shy boy - these 1980s pop stars saved me: Being a teenager but not being a macho guy or a guy was already difficult as a straight person in the 1980s ...
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The Story of ‘Wham!’ Comes From an Unlikely Source: The director Chris Smith was not a fan of the ’80s pop band when he decided to take on the project about ...
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H-E-B debuts Super Bowl ad using George Michael's 'Careless Whisper': The commercial, which the San Antonio chain began promoting several days ago with a ...
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The True Origin Stories Behind Six Classic Arrested Development Jokes: Mitch Hurwitz tells all: Who decided Carl Weathers should be cheap? Why the Blue Man ...
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I share a celebrity's last name; he once asked if we're related: I have the same last name as Oscar-winning actor Alan Arkin, so people always ask if we're ...
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Piaget Polo79: An 80s Classic Watch Is Back in 18K Solid Gold: With the Piaget Polo79, the ’80s are back!
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🔊 Highgate Cemetery, the last resting place of Karl Marx and George Michael, is facing a grave problem. Listen to the Reuters World News daily podcast for more ... Show more
Highgate Cemetery to charge £25,000 for burial spots close to grave of Karl Marx: The cemetery is the resting place of George Michael, George Eliot and Douglas ...
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London’s Highgate Cemetery Is Nearly Full. Can It Reuse Old Graves?: To lie in the vicinity of Karl Marx is competitive, with graves running upward of $31,000 ...
nytimes.com/2024/01/19/world/europe/highgate-cemetery-karl-marx.html
The Raquel Leviss Puppygate Drama: Explained: “Vanderpump Rules” star Raquel Leviss allegedly dropped her dog, Graham, off at a shelter ...
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‘I was held hostage and made to wear a nappy!’ Julia Davis and others on the sublime ‘sick-com’ Nighty Night
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The legendary radio DJ Steve Wright with George Michael in the BBC Radio 1 studio, August 1990.
It was announced today that Wright has passed away at the age ... Show more
Quick Glance: Remembering BBC DJ Steve Wright in Reading
- Tributes have been expressed following the passing of the highly-regarded radio presenter Steve Wright.
- Steve Wright always held dear memories of Reading, where he initiated his broadcasting journey at Radio 210 when it was launched in March 1976 near Bath Road in Calcot.
- He swiftly garnered a large audience and co-hosted a popular weekend show alongside Mike Read, another DJ who later gained national radio recognition.
- He passed away on Monday at the age of 69. The specific cause of his death has not been publicly disclosed.
Joni Mitchell and more music legends who have shockingly never performed at the Grammys
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Quick Glance: Joni Mitchell's Grammy Debut with 'Both Sides Now'
- Joni Mitchell's Joni Mitchell at Newport (Live) wins Best Folk Album
- Legendary singer-songwriter makes debut performance at ceremony over 50 years after first Grammy win
- Performance at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles opened by friend and collaborator Brandi Carlile
- Mitchell performs 'Both Sides Now' with accompanying musicians after allusion by executive producer Raj Kapoor
Edel Coffey: Why, as a society, do we seem to be less and less able to accept death and ageing?
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It costs over $40,000 to be buried at famous UK cemetery: In death, as in life, it is expensive to have famous people as your neighbors.
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George Michael’s Fight for Freedom: On “Freedom! ’90,” going solo, and what happens when Frank Sinatra thinks you’ve screwed up
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White Lotus star Theo James (Theodore Peter James Kinnaird Taptiklis) on Live with Kelly and Mark ... Show more
Rosen actor Hakim-Michael Meziani: “I could get a million from Günter Jauch”: In the “Rosenrot” section, the LZ publishes a questionnaire in addition to current ...
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Wham! hoped ‘Last Christmas’ would top this chart. It took 39 years.: George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley set out to create a classic. When the song was most ...
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Shane MacGowan’s wife supports Wham! after band claims UK Christmas number one: News from the Irish Examiner's team of reporters
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Charities pay tribute to 'legendary' George Michael on 7th anniversary of his death
itv.com/news/meridian/2023-12-25/charities-pay-tribute-to-george-michael-on-7th-anniversary-of-his-death
After almost 40 years: "Last Christmas" at number one in the UK for the first time at Christmas
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Last Christmas scores Christmas number one, beating Sam Ryder and Mariah Carey: Wham's festive classic tops the Christmas chart for the first time ...
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Actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney posed as George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley to recreate famous Wham! album covers. cnn.it/41BBlpL
Photo released of Princess of Wales as a child ahead of Together At Christmas carol concert
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Shane MacGowan’s wife says Christmas Day without Pogues singer 'physically hurts'
standard.co.uk/culture/music/wham-johnny-depp-george-michael-instagram-aidan-gillen-b1129008.html
"Last Christmas" by Wham: where the mountain hut from the music video is located: Already been Whammed this year? The music video for the Wham classic "Last ...
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UK's Christmas Chart Topped By Wham's "Last Christmas" 39 Years After Release
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From a perennial Christmas hit to a survival game: Whoever listens to "Last Christmas" loses
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See Alanis Morissette Cover Wham!'s 'Last Christmas' on 'Fallon': With the holiday season in full swing, Alanis Morissette dropped by 'The Tonight ...
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Star’s appearance shocks viewers: Simon Cowell left British TV viewers stunned after showing off his new look during a television appearance over the weekend.
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Christmas songs: This hit annoys Germans the most | Survey: Santa Claus comes again every year. But before he gives us gifts, we have to endure many weeks of ...
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Celebrities who died on Christmas Day: Christmas is a celebration of life but is also marked in memory of several personalities worldwide.
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Princess of Wales chats to 13-year-old footballer and coach during surprise Christmas tea party
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The Princess of Wales’ Christmas concert paid a poignant tribute to John Lennon and George Michael as her children made a rare appearance for a night of carol ... Show more
How To Win 'Whamageddon' — The Game That Challenges People To Avoid The Ubiquitous 'Last Christmas' By Wham!
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The Holiday Tyranny of Mariah Carey's "All I Want for Christmas Is You"
bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2023-11-23/the-holiday-tyranny-of-mariah-carey-s-all-i-want-for-christmas-is-you
The caller gave the name of her long dead brother: ‘This isn’t a hoax’: Nearly 60 years ago, two George Michael Taylors left their homes in the Seattle area to ...
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“Last Christmas” by “Wham!”: Song reaches number one in the British singles charts for the first time
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Tribute acts and cover bands fill schedules at small clubs, theaters around town: Nostalgia and affordability are fueling the popularity of touring acts that ...
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Yvette Cooper MP: The spirit of Christmas: The tree and all the decorations are up. Ed’s Christmas pudding has been ready for weeks. Louis Armstrong and George ...
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George Michael: Sofa which appeared on the cover of famous album enjoys new lease of life
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Roman Kemp's A-list godfather had wild connection to Deal or No Deal: Roman Kemp has revealed how his A-list godfather, George Michael, had a mind-blowing ...
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George Michael posthumously enters Rock & Roll Hall of Fame with tribute from Wham! partner Andrew Ridgeley
cleveland.com/entertainment/2023/11/george-michael-posthumously-enters-rock-roll-hall-of-fame-with-tribute-from-wham-partner-andrew-ridgeley.html
Missy Elliott and Willie Nelson Join the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: Innovators from genres that have long been underrepresented in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame ...
nytimes.com/2023/11/04/arts/music/missy-elliott-willie-nelson-rock-and-roll-hall-of-fame.html
Quick Glance: Sheryl Crow with Olivia Rodrigo and Stevie Nicks in Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
- Stevie Nicks and Olivia Rodrigo perform Sheryl Crow's hits at the 2023 induction ceremony
- Success brings massive sales and numerous awards
- Crow and Nicks perform Crow's ballad 'Strong Enough' and wear Nicks' 'Sisters of the Moon' necklaces
- Crow congratulates Rodrigo on the Billboard Women in Music award and predicts a long career
Charlotte Owen makes her maiden speech and praises Boris Johnson: Baroness Owen, 30, joked about her young age
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On this day in 1987, Wham! star George Michael released his debut solo album, Faith. The record went on to become one of the best-selling albums of all time ... Show more
Whamageddon is this year's Christmas musical challenge: 'Whamageddon' is based on one of the most iconic holiday songs by the band Wham! made up of George ...
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Corrie fans stunned by Andy Whyment's real voice after 'George Michael' duet: The actor, who is famed for playing Kirk Sutherland in the ITV soap ...
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10 Best ‘Arrested Development’ Episodes, According to IMDb: From “Justice is Blind” to “Development Arrested,” these are the best episodes of Arrested ...
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New health center with five practices opens in the Gütersloh district: The practices will open in Marienfeld next week. As builders, Heinz-Josef Sökeland and son ...
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George Michael stage musical coming to S.F. for one night only: George Michael’s musical legacy will be celebrated in a new jukebox production at San Francisco's ...
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The Oil Puzzle: Can you solve the latest Vulture 10x10 crossword clue? 15-Down, Five Letters: George Michael’s cousin … and crush.
vulture.com/2023/10/daily-crossword-puzzle-october-13.html
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Ceremony Moves to Disney+ From HBO: Disney+ has become the new broadcast home for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame show.
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-09-28/rock-roll-hall-of-fame-ceremony-moves-to-disney-from-hbo
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I’M A regular reader of the online version of the Bournemouth Echo and have various comments previously written about the poor state ... Show more
Norchad Omier leads UM with 23 points, 12 rebounds in 111-54 exhibition win over TCNJ
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The Super Models: Up close and impersonal with Linda Evangelista, Cindy Crawford, Naomi Campbell and Christy Turlington
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‘A Whole New World from Aladdin – it’s a tune!’ Max Rushden’s honest playlist: The podcaster and presenter loves a bit of Elton and George at karaoke and a ...
theguardian.com/music/2023/sep/25/max-rushden-honest-playlist
Queer 80s fashion: George Michael's most iconic outfits: The 80s singer-songwriter and member of Wham! was a queer style trailblazer in crop tops and ...
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