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Sam Smith no longer compares themself to other artists. The 34-year-old singer has previously been linked to George Michael, but Sam has stressed that they come from a "different type of lineage".

Entertainment News / Music Times / July 28

George Michael's Abandoned 'Trojan Souls' Project Resurfaces With Unseen Studio Footage

Previously unseen footage of George Michael working on an unfinished, star-filled recording project in the early 1990s is offering a new look at an album that never reached the public.

Entertainment News / Music Times / July 23

Universal Pictures Content Group, Bleecker Street's Crosswalk Acquire George Michael 'Faith Tour' Concert Film

Universal Pictures Content Group and Bleecker Street's event cinema division, Crosswalk, have acquired international and North American distribution rights, respectively, for George Michael: The Faith Tour, expanding the planned worldwide theatrical rollout of the restored concert film.

Entertainment News / Contact Music / July 22

Could George Michael and Elton John's long lost duet finally be released?

George Michael’s former manager Andros Georgiou has revealed he is hoping to release a previously unfinished duet the late singer recorded with Sir Elton John.

Entertainment News / TV Insider / July 15

George Michael’s Wham! Bandmate Andrew Ridgeley Makes Rare Appearance

Wham! star Andrew Ridgeley recently made a rare public appearance in honor of a documentary following his and George Michael‘s historic trip to China in 1985.

Entertainment News / Contact Music / June 17

Interview: Kim Wilde on her Singles Tour, secret to looking youthful, and what lessons she learnt from Michael Jackson

Over four decades after Kim Wilde burst onto the scene with Kids in America in 1981, she remains as passionate about pop music as ever. With the release

Entertainment News / Contact Music / June 16

WHAM! documentary announced revealing the untold story of their historic 1985 China tour

BBC Two has confirmed it will broadcast WHAM! 10 Days in China, a new 90‑minute documentary charting George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley’s landmark 1985 trip to China.

Entertainment News / Contact Music / April 3

Wham!'s Careless Whisper crowned Magic Radio’s Best Song Ever

Careless Whisper has officially been crowned Magic Radio’s Best Song Ever for 2026. Andrew Ridgeley - who was joined by the late George Michael in the '80s pop duo - dropped by radio station's studios to accept the honour on behalf of Wham!.

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20 times artists challenged the music industry

Breaking into the music industry is an artist's dream—but attaining success, or even just staying in it, often comes with strings attached. Fortunately, many artists choose to speak up, push back, and risk it all to reclaim their power.

Entertainment News / Music Times / November 4

Did Taylor Swift Travel Back To 1987? Fans Claim She Appears In George Michael's 'Father Figure' Video

Taylor Swift has ignited online theories suggesting she might have traveled through time after fans claimed to spot her in George Michael's 1987 music video for "Father Figure." The pop star, 35, recently released a song titled "Father Figure" on her latest album, The Life of a Showgirl, which interpolates Michael's original track.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / October 24

Sananda Maitreya blasts Michael Jackson

Sananda Maitreya has accused the late Michael Jackson of being a "b******" who tried to ruin his career. The 63-year-old singer - who is best known as

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / October 3

George Michael's estate had 'no hesitation' in granting Taylor Swift Father Figure permission

George Michael’s estate have thanked Taylor Swift for paying tribute to the late star on her new album. The 35-year-old pop megastar's new record, The

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / October 1

Taylor Swift interlopes George Michael on The Life of a Showgirl

Taylor Swift has reportedly interloped George Michael on The Life of a Showgirl. The 35-year-old pop megastar has a song called Father Figure on her hotly-anticipated 12th studio album, which is the same name as the late music legend's 1987 hit.

Entertainment News / Contact Music / August 15, 2025

George Michael would have approved of Taylor Swift tribute

George Michael's former partner believes the late singer would have been proud of Taylor Swift's upcoming tribute. The Bad Blood hitmaker announced her long-awaited new album, The Life of a Showgirl, earlier this week and among the tracks is a song called Father Figure, which will feature the melody from George's 1987 track of the same name.

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20 awesome covers of pop songs from metal bands

When it comes to metal, it's usually the harder and heavier the better. Even when covering pop songs.

Entertainment News / Action Network / May 8, 2025

FireKeepers Casino Opens Themed Slot and Poker Rooms

Like George Michael said, “If you’re gonna do it, do it right,” especially when it comes to a slot machine or poker room. FireKeepers Casino Hotel in Battle

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / March 30, 2025

Geri Halliwell felt able to 'talk openly about grief' with George Michael

Geri Halliwell "talked openly about grief" with George Michael. The 52-year-old pop star struck up a friendship with late music icon George - who died on Christmas Day 2016 at the age of 53 - after she found fame as part of the Spice Girls in the late 1990s, and they were able to connect with each other, having both suffered the loss of a parent.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / March 4, 2025

The George Michael Singers 'excited' to be performing star's songs on stage

George Michael's backing singers are thrilled to be performing his songs across the UK to keep his spirit alive. Shirley Lewis, whose voice can be heard

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The 35 greatest R&B songs from the 1980s

One of the cool things about R&B is hearing how the sound seems to constantly change from the previous decade. The 1980s was no different. From Michael Jackson to The Gap Band, here's a list of some of the hottest R&B songs of the '80s.

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20 famous bands that had shocking breakups

Bands come and go, but these 20 had particularly shocking breakups.

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Notable TV shows about fathers and sons

Fathers and sons: It’s not all games of catch with a ghost! Some shows have fathers and sons, but some shows are about “fathers and sons.” Here, we are dealing with the latter.

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20 memorable running jokes from iconic TV sitcoms

Many things can define a sitcom, but one of the best markers of a good comedy is its running jokes. These sitcoms had the best ones.

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24 of the most iconic videos from MTV’s 'TRL'

Total Request Live was pop culture excellence in its purest form, and while it's in part to the barrage of guests, it’s also because of the videos the action was centered around.

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The 20 most memorable TV musical shows

These are the most notable musical shows. Now, when people think of a “musical,” they often think of the kind where characters break into song and dance, also known as an “integrated musical.” However, shows where people are actually performing music in the show to further the plot or as part of the storytelling also count as a musical.

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