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George Michael
George Michael was an English singer-songwriter. He rose to fame in 1984 as part of the pop duo Wham! and the release of their first hit single, "Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go." Michael launched his solo career in 1987. His album
Faith
earned a Grammy Award for album of the year in 1989. Michael was also known for his involvement in organizations and children's charities devoted to HIV awareness.
Princess Diana's Friend George Michael Featured on New Coins Approved by King Charles
Wham! Ex-Manager Reveals Why 'Last Christmas' and Its Success Could Get 'Annoying' for George Michael
Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney Hilariously Recreate Classic Wham!'s ‘Last Christmas’ Album Cover
What to Know About Whamageddon: The Holiday Game Thousands Play by Avoiding Wham!'s 'Last Christmas'
Kate Middleton Honors John Lennon and George Michael in Surprise Way at Christmas Carol Concert
KC and The Sunshine Band Release 'Last Christmas' Remix: Listen (Exclusive)
Wham!'s Andrew Ridgeley Recalls Hearing 'Last Christmas' for the First Time: 'Absolutely Knockout' (Exclusive)
Michael Jackson's Leather Jacket from the Iconic 1984 Pepsi Commercial to Be Auctioned Off
How All the Super Models Came to Star in George Michael's 'Freedom! '90' Music Video
Rob Lowe Shares Flashback Photo with George Michael and Demi Moore: 'When You Say 80s'
Andrew Ridgeley Says Wham! Bandmate George Michael's Decision to Delay Coming Out 'Had a Personal Cost' (Exclusive)
George Michael's Dating History: A Look Back at the Late Singer's Relationships
Andrew Ridgeley on the Last Time He Saw Wham! Bandmate George Michael Before His Death (Exclusive)
George Michael's Death: The Details Behind His Sudden Passing
From Wham! to Solo Success: George Michael's Life in Photos
From Willie Nelson to Missy Elliott, Meet the 2023 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductees
Missy Elliott, Willie Nelson and Sheryl Crow Among 2023 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Nominees
George Michael's Ex-Partner and Friends Remember Star in New Doc: 'He Always Had a Good Heart'
Linda Evangelista Says She First 'Did Not Want to Do' George Michael's 'Freedom! '90' Music Video
How Princess Diana's Crush on George Michael Affected Their Friendship
Kelly Clarkson Covers the Late George Michael's Jazzy Classic 'Careless Whisper' for Kellyoke Segment
New 'George Michael Freedom Uncut' Documentary Will Tell Wham! Singer's 'Complete Story' in His Own Words
The Who's Pete Townshend Lists His Dazzling London Home for $21 Million — See Inside!
George Michael's Sister Melanie Found Dead on Christmas, Exactly 3 Years After His Death
George Michael's Family Thanks Fans for 'Kind Messages' Ahead of Singer's Death Anniversary: 'They Lift Us'
Listen to the Late George Michael's Never-Heard-Before Song 'This Is How (We Want You to Get High)'
Andrew Ridgeley Says Wham! Bandmate George Michael's Death 'Hit Me Like a Punch to the Gut'
George Michael's Ex Arrested for Allegedly Causing 'Extensive Damage' to Late Singer's Mansion
Auction of George Michael's Art Collection Raises $12.3 Million for Charity
James Corden on the History of Carpool Karaoke — and Why George Michael Is the Original Passenger
'Leader of the Gang' Naomi Campbell Reminisces About George Michael's 'Freedom': 'It's Even More Significant Now'
George Michael Revealed in Final Ever Interview That He Felt 'Picked on by the Gods'
Kenny Goss Talks the Highs and Lows of Life with Former Love George Michael
'We'll Make It Through This' Mariah Carey Pays a Heartfelt Tribute to 'Great Person' George Michael
'Beloved Son, Brother and Friend' George Michael Finally Laid to Rest 3 Months After His Death
Fadi Fawaz Speaks Out in New Interview After George Michael's Cause of Death Revealed: He 'Can Rest in Peace Now'
Naomi Campbell Tearfully Remembers Late Friends George Michael, Whitney Houston and Princess Diana
George Michael Died of Natural Causes, Coroner Rules
George Michael's Ex Opens Up About Love with Late Pop Star: 'He Was Truly the Love of My Life'
George Michael's Boyfriend Says He Has Not Been Banned from the Singer's Funeral
Why Adele Was So Nervous at the Grammys: How the Show Went Wrong for Her Last Year
Adele Stops, Swears, Then Restarts George Michael Tribute at the Grammys: 'I Can't Do It Again, Like Last Year'
George Michael's Family Condemn the Leak of Boyfriend Fadi Fawaz's 911 Call
The Ultimate Grammy Playlist for Music's Biggest Night
James Corden Honors Carpool Karaoke Inspiration George Michael: I Was 'Lucky to Be in His Orbit for a Moment'
'Hard Drugs Had Been Back in His Life': George Michael's Cousin Claims His Death Was Linked to a Drug Overdose
George Michael's 'Cousin' Blasts Fadi Fawaz as He Says 'Too Many Questions Have Come Up' About Death
Melissa Etheridge Remembers 'Musically Brilliant' George Michael
Naomi Campbell Says George Michael Asked Her to Be in 'Freedom '90' Music Video Before the Other Models
George Michael's Former Manager Says New 'Songs Weren't Depressing': 'I Thought Everything Was Okay' Before His Death
George Michael's Family Refuses to Speculate Over Cause of Death, But Remain 'Devastated by His Passing'
George Michael Secretly Funded IVF Treatments for Woman After Hearing Her Story on Morning TV
George Michael's Boyfriend Denies Tweeting That the Late Singer Attempted Suicide 'Many Times'
George Michael's Cause of Death 'Inconclusive' After Autopsy – More Tests Needed, Say Police
Kate Moss on Living Next Door to George Michael – and How the Icon Let Daughter Lila Use His Pool
Memories Pour in from George Michael's Church, Restaurant and Neighbors: 'He Was Loved By All the Locals'
George Michael Estate Value Estimated at $125 Million – and Could Take in $10 Million More Over Next Two Years
George Michael's Friend Recalls Casting 'Freedom! '90' - and Why She Was Nervous for Cindy Crawford
'I Will Never Stop Missing You': George Michael's Boyfriend Continues to Remember Late Singer with Sweet Tributes
George Michael on His 'Faith' Video Outfit: 'I Came Up with Everything'
George Michael's Drug Use in His Own Words: I've Smoked Crack Cocaine
The 'Freedom '90' Supermodels Pay Tribute to George Michael
George Michael's Family Say They're 'Touched Beyond Words by the Incredible Outpouring of Love'
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