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George Michael

  1. once bitten and twice shy
    Who Would Want to Break Up With ‘Last Christmas’?The thousands participating in Whamageddon have been trying.
    By Justin Curto
  2. respect the classics
    The Highs, Lows, and Whoas of the 2023 Rock Hall Induction CeremonyMissy Elliott got her freak on. As did … Jimmy Page.
    By Devon Ivie
  3. superlatives
    The Finest and Most Resonant of George Michael, According to Andrew Ridgeley“He was a supernova in a firmament of shining stars.”
    By Devon Ivie
  4. respect the classics
    Kate Bush and Willie Nelson Among 2023 Rock Hall of Fame InducteesThe seven inducted performers are a smorgasbord of talent who influenced the genre.
    By Devon Ivie
  5. respect the classics
    George Michael’s Rock Hall Fan Vote Win Doesn’t Guarantee AnythingWe know, it’s kind of confusing.
    By Devon Ivie
  6. respect the classics
    ‘It’s a No From Me’: Two Rock Hall Voters Dissect This Year’s Ballot“The Rock Hall is essentially covering all music now. It’s not relegated to classic rock in the traditional sense.”
    By Devon Ivie
  7. respect the classics
    Cyndi Lauper and Willie Nelson Lead 2023 Rock Hall of Fame Nominees14 artists made the shortlist, connecting every genre of music.
    By Devon Ivie
  8. twisted
    Paul Feig Explains the Completely Bonkers Twist at the Heart of Last ChristmasHow do you turn a classic George Michael lyric into a holiday movie? Embrace the oh-my-God moment it requires.
    By Rebecca Alter
  9. movie review
    Last Christmas Is a Mess, But It’s a Lovable OnePaul Feig and Emma Thompson’s holiday movie has way too much going on — but sometimes you just have to surrender to the excess.
    By Alison Willmore
  10. new music
    Last Christmas Gifts the World a Posthumous George Michael Song, ‘This Is How’It arrives nearly three years after the star’s death.
    By Zoe Haylock
  11. George Michael’s Family Releases Touching Tribute One Year After His Death“This Christmas will be hard without him.”
    By Tara Abell
  12. What’s New on Showtime: October 2017Jay Pharoah’s new show White Famous, a documentary about George Michael, and more.
    By Joshua Rivera
  13. cause of death
    George Michael Died of Natural Causes Resulting From Heart and Liver DiseaseThe inquest into his death has formally ended.
    By Dee Lockett
  14. tributes
    Watch Chris Martin ‘Duet’ With George Michael in Emotional Brit Awards TributeWham! introduced a performance of “A Different Corner.”
    By Dee Lockett
  15. grammys 2017
    Adele, Beyoncé, and Rihanna Almost Did the Grammys’ George Michael TributeBut George Michael’s family specifically wanted Adele.
    By Dee Lockett
  16. grammys 2017
    Watch Adele Sing ‘Fastlove’ for the Grammys’ George Michael TributeAdele restarted the song, saying, “I’m sorry, I can’t mess this up for him.”
    By Hunter Harris
  17. last night on late night
    James Corden Remembers George Michael, Recounts the Invention of Carpool Karaoke“It was the first time I’d ever sung in a car with anybody.”
    By Jackson McHenry
  18. george michael
    George Michael & Wham! Make Billboard 200 AgainAfter Michael’s death, sales increased by 2,678 percent.
    By Tolly Wright
  19. tributes
    Chris Martin Sings ‘Last Christmas’ in Honor of George MichaelA fitting song choice.
    By Karen Brill
  20. obits
    George Michael Sang About Freedom But Was Never Really FreeHis was a story of the deceit of appearances, of pain hiding behind bleach-blonde hair and a platinum smile.
    By Craig Jenkins
  21. in memoriam
    George Michael’s ‘Freedom ’90’ Is an All-Time Power SongIt’s one of those things that can get you out of bed, shake you out of a depression, take you from good to great, from inspired to exalted.
    By Rembert Browne
  22. in memoriam
    George Michael Was the Gay Icon We Didn’t Know We NeededAt a time when the mainstream associated gay sex with the AIDS crisis, Michael was finally a pop icon who exalted its joys.
    By E. Alex Jung
  23. george michael
    George Michael’s Boyfriend Speaks After TragedyFadi Fawaz has reportedly been dating the singer since 2011.
    By Jordan Crucchiola
  24. r.i.p.
    George Michael Rehearsing Queen’s ‘Somebody to Love’ Will Wreck YouDavid Bowie is watching in the background.
    By E. Alex Jung
  25. george michael
    George Michael Spotify Streams Jump 3,158 Percent the Day After His Death“Last Christmas” and “Faith” are among his most-played songs.
    By Karen Brill
  26. letters of note
    Read Frank Sinatra’s Open Letter to George Michael From 1990“Come on, George. Loosen up. Swing, man.”
    By Tolly Wright
  27. r.i.p.
    Celebrities React to George Michael’s DeathIn a year that has claimed so many famous musicians, the world was saddened to hear of the death of yet another icon.
    By Samantha Rollins
  28. r.i.p.
    Watch George Michael Help Invent Carpool KaraokeThe late singer inspired James Corden’s now-signature bit.
    By Kaitlin Fontana
  29. Singer and Pop Star George Michael Dead at 53The cause of death was heart failure, according to his manager.
    By Kaitlin Fontana
  30. clickables
    See a Shirtless Saxophonist Play ‘Careless Whisper’ to Unwilling AudiencesSax bomb!
    By Amanda Dobbins
  31. music
    Listen to My Morning Jacket Do a Live Cover of ‘Careless Whisper’A surprisingly earnest take on the original by George Michael.
    By Nisha Gopalan
  32. music
    Frank Sinatra Zings George Michael in a Classy Letter From 1990“Come on, George. Loosen up.”
    By Edith Zimmerman
  33. quote machine
    Jackie Chan Just As Baffled By Brett Ratner’s Success As You AreQuotes from Peter Farrelly and George Michael!