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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

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

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

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

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

Entertainment News / IndieWire / January 20

‘Babygirl’: Why Samuel Dances to George Michael’s ‘Father Figure’

Director Halina Reijn goes inside the music and inspiration (including her own experience taking her clothes off on-screen) of Harris Dickinson’s sensual shirtless dance.

Entertainment News / IndieWire / December 25

Celebrate 5 Years Since ‘Last Christmas’: Emma Thompson’s Strange Yet Sparkling Midnight Movie

After Dark: Directed by Paul Feig, this baffling rom-com from 2019 stars Emilia Clarke and Henry Golding as ill-fated lovers unwrapping the literal meaning behind a popular George Michael lyric.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / November 13, 2024

Band Aid back with new 40th anniversary mix of Do They Know It's Christmas?

A new 40th anniversary version of Band Aid's festive hit 'Do They Know It's Christmas?' will see U2's Bono sing with a younger version of himself and a young George Michael sing with Harry Styles.

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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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The 21 most memorable dance moments from music videos

The music video and the dances found in them have been influencing how people move, groove, and prove their worth on the dance floor for years — and these are the most memorable.

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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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22 ‘Arrested Development’ cameos fans might have forgotten

Of course, no one is talking about the likes of Liza Minnelli and Henry Winkler, two guests who appeared across the series. Nope, this list is about the Arrested Development cameos fans may have forgotten over the years.

Entertainment News / Nerdist / January 24, 2024

Why 1984 is pop music's greatest year

What was the greatest decade in pop music? Well, we think that’s easily the ’60s. Motown, the Beatles, and psychedelic rock, are all game-changing moments in popular music.

Call it a comeback: Musicians who came out of retirement

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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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Yule laugh, yule cry: The 25 best Christmas movies

Yes, “Die Hard” is a Christmas movie, but we want things to be more cut and dry for this particular list. Here are the 25 best Christmas flicks that nobody can argue are full of the yuletide spirit.

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The ultimate "MTV Unplugged" playlist

To celebrate over 30 years of the program, let's go back and look at some of the show's most iconic cuts.

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The 25 most iconic vehicles from TV and movies

Here are the 25 most iconic film and TV vehicles, ranked in order of their first appearances.

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20 Grammy winners whose careers fizzled

Winning a Grammy doesn't guarantee a long and successful career in music. From losing bandmates to infighting, changing musical styles and few winners who were reluctant stars to begin with; here are some of the most notable Grammy winners for whom things took a downward turn after winning the award.