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George Michael Coin Released By Royal Mint UK

by Paul Cashmere

England’s Royal Mint has created three coins to honor George Michael.

Tagged as: 80s, coin, George Michael, pop, Royal Mint, UK, Wham

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WHAM! Last Christmas Hits No 1 After 39 Years

by Paul Cashmere

Wham! has obtained a Christmas Number One with ‘Last Christmas’ after 39 years.

Tagged as: 80s, Last Christmas, pop, UK, Wham

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Wham Battle Sam Ryder For UK Christmas 2023 Number One

by Music-News.com

The UK’s Official Christmas Number 1 has kicked off in style, with some of the closest opening numbers between contenders battling for the festive chart crown in recent memory, according to Official Charts.

Tagged as: Christmas, pop, Sam Ryder, UK, Wham

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Melbourne Symphony Orchestra Perform George Michael: Freedom

by Paul Cashmere

Saturday night in Melbourne featured a truly memorable occasion for George Michael fans with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra and guests performing the music of George Michael with George Michael: Freedom.

Tagged as: 80s, Australia, George Michael, live music, Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, pop, UK, Wham

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Damon and Graham Are George and Andrew

by Music-News.com

All four members of Blur (Damon Albarn, Graham Coxon, Alex James and Dave Rowntree) join Matt Wilkinson on Apple Music 1 to discuss details around their new album ‘The Ballad of Darren’, out now. The band discuss the early days in Soho, their recent Wembley Stadium shows and how Graham and Damon are similar to Wham!. They also share details on recent single ‘St Charles Square’, how they felt about making the new record, the characters that feature on the album and the theme of sadness that comes from Damon’s lyrics.

Tagged as: 80s, Andrew Ridgely, Blur, Damon Albarn, George Michael, pop, UK, Wham

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Shirlie Kemp On The New WHAM! Movie

by Music-News.com

As streaming giant Netflix release new documentary Wham!, Shirlie Kemp joined Jackie Brambles on her Greatest Hits Radio evening show yesterday evening [Wednesday].

Tagged as: 80s, George Michael, Pepsi & Shirlie, pop, Sharlie Kemp, Spandau Ballet, UK, Wham

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Watch The Trailer for the Wham! Netflix Doco

by Music-News.com

WHAM! will be in UK cinemas for one night only on 27th June and on Netflix from 5th July.

Tagged as: 80s, George Michael, Netflix, pop, UK, Wham

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Wham! 40th Anniversary Events Are Being Planned

by Music-News.com

Wham!’s 40th anniversary will be marked with the release of ‘The Singles: Echoes From The Edge Of Heaven’ on July 7.

Tagged as: 80s, Andrew Ridgley, George Michael, pop, UK, Wham

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UK Charts: Classic Wham! Last Christmas Is Back At No 1

by Paul Cashmere

Wham! have returned to Number 1 in the UK with their classic track Last Christmas.

Tagged as: 80s, George Michael, Last Christmas, pop, UK, Wham

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George Michael Estate Takes Action Against Tory Lanez Over Careless Whisper Sample

by Music-News.com

George Michael’s estate and Andrew Ridgeley have taken action against Tory Lanez for allegedly sampling their song Careless Whisper without permission.

Tagged as: 80s, Andrew Ridgeley, Careless Whisper, George Michael, pop, Tory Lanez, UK, Wham

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George Michael and Wham Bass Player Deon Estus Dead At 65

by Music-News.com

George Michael and Wham!’s longtime bassist, Deon Estus, has died.

Tagged as: 80s, George Michael, Leon Estus, pop, UK, Wham

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George Michael’s Ex Wins Legal Battle

by Music-News.com

George Michael’s ex-partner Kenny Goss has won a share of George’s fortune, after a legal battle with Michael’s family.

Tagged as: 80s, George Michael, Kenny Goss, pop, UK, Wham

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Wham’s ‘Last Christmas’ Has Finally Made It No 1 In UK

by Music-News.com

George Michael’s classic Wham! hit Last Christmas has become the U.K.’s first number one of 2021.

Tagged as: 80s, George Michael, Last Christmas, pop, UK, Wham

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UK Producer Steve Brown (Wham, Freddie Mercury) Has Died

by Paul Cashmere

UK producer Steve Brown has died. At this stage a Cause of Death has not been revealed.

Tagged as: ABC, Elton John, Freddie Mercury, Manic Street Preachers, producer, Steve Brown, The Cult, UK, Wham

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George Michael’s Former Partner Breaks Into George’s House

by Music-News.com

Police were called to George Michael’s London home on Tuesday after the late singer’s former lover Fadi Fawaz broke in.

Tagged as: 80s, 90s, Fadi Fawaz, George Michael, pop, UK, Wham

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UK Charts: Classic Mariah Carey and Wham Christmas Songs Race To No 1

by Music-News.com

The Official Chart: First Look, which airs on BBC Radio 1 today between 6pm – 7pm, offers a first glance of the Top 20 ahead of Friday’s Official Singles Chart Top 100. The chart is based on preliminary sales and early streaming reports.

Tagged as: 90s, Christmas, George Michael, Mariah Carey, pop, UK, USA, Wham

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George Michael’s Ex Arrested After Smashing Mansion

by Music-News.com

George Michael’s ex-lover Fadi Fawaz has been arrested after he allegedly smashed up the late singer’s £5 million mansion.

Tagged as: 80s, 90s, dance, disco, George Michael, pop, UK, Wham

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Andrew Ridgeley to open up about George Michael in book

by Music-News.com

Andrew Ridgeley is to open up about his life alongside former [Wham!} bandmate George Michael in a new memoir.

Tagged as: 80s, Andrew Ridgeley, George Michael, pop, UK, Wham

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George Michael’s Ex Tries To Sell Off Possessions

by Music-News.com

George Michael’s ex-boyfriend Fadi Fawaz is selling off the singer’s possessions as he attempts to make money while embroiled in a feud with the late star’s family.

Tagged as: 00s, 80s, 90s, contemporary, Fadi Fawaz, George Michael, pop, UK, Wham

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George Michael, photo by Ros O'Gorman, Noise11, photo

New George Michael Song Will Premiere Tonight

by Paul Cashmere

New George Michael music from the stars final sessions will premiere later today (7 September 2017).

Tagged as: 80s, George Michael, pop, UK, Wham

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Six Months After Death Of George Michael Fadi Fawaz Says Life Is Hell

by Music-News.com

George Michael’s boyfriend Fadi Fawaz is still going through hell six months after the singer’s tragic death.

Tagged as: 80s, George Michael, pop, UK, Wham

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Simon Napier-Bell To Speak At BigSound 2017

by Noise11.com

Former Wham and Marc Bolan manager Simon Napier-Bell will speak at the BigSound music conference in Brisbane in September.

Tagged as: Australia, BigSound, Marc Bolan, music industry, Simon Napier-Bell, Wham

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Wham Salute George Michael With Chris Martin At BRIT Awards

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

One of the most emotional points of Wednesday’s BRIT Awards was the tribute to the late George Michael who died unexpectedly on Christmas day.

Tagged as: 80s, George Michael, pop, UK, Wham

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George Michael’s Boyfriend Cleared Of Singers Death

by Music-News.com

George Michael’s on-off lover Fadi Fawaz has been cleared by police of any involvement in the singer’s death.

Tagged as: 80s, Fadi Fawaz, George Michael, pop, UK, Wham

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George Michael Funeral Delayed As Investigation Continues

by Music-News.com

George Michael’s funeral has reportedly been delayed as the coroner is still awaiting the results of toxicology tests on the singer’s body.

Tagged as: 80s, George Michael, pop, UK, Wham

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George Michael Had Over 500000 Sales After Death

by Paul Cashmere

OfficialCharts.com has confirmed that in the month since his passing, over half a million records by George Michael have been sold and streamed across his Wham! and solo work, as fans reflect on the icon’s impressive catalogue.

Tagged as: 80s, George Michael, pop, UK, Wham

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George Michael Death Investigated As Drug Overdose

by Paul Cashmere

George Michael’s boyfriend Fadi Fawaz is reportedly set to be questioned by police following fears the singer’s death was caused by a drug overdose.

Tagged as: 80s, George Michael, pop, UK, Wham

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George Michael’s Boyfriend Fadi Fawaz Says His Twitter Account Was Hacked

by Music-News.com

George Michael’s boyfriend’s Twitter account was hacked on New Year’s Day, with messages posted alleging the singer had committed suicide.

Tagged as: 80s, 90s, George Michael, pop, UK, Wham

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George Michael’s Partner Found His Body

by Music-News.com

George Michael’s longtime partner Fadi Fawaz has confirmed he found the singer’s body on Christmas Day.

Tagged as: 80s, 90s, George Michael, pop, UK, Wham

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Family Of George Michael Thanks Fans For Support

by Music-News.com

George Michael’s loved ones are “touched beyond words” by the outpouring of support following the pop icon’s death on Sunday.

Tagged as: 80s, 90s, George Michael, pop, UK, Wham

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