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George Michael's Cousin 'Shocked' After Being Contacted From Beyond The Grave
George Michael has been contacting his cousin from beyond the grave.The 'Careless Whisper singer - who died on Christmas Day 2016 at the age of 53 as a result of heart and liver disease -...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 14 August 2024
Slayer Guitarist Gary Holt Prefers Listening To Taylor Swift Over Heavy Metal
Slayer guitarist Gary Holt "loves" Taylor Swift.The thrash metal star would much rather play pop records by the likes of Taylor, Madonna and the late George Michael than listen to heavy metal music.He confessed on...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 23 July 2024
George Michael's Pool House Listed On Airbnb
George Michael fans can rent his luxury pool house as a holiday home.The 'Club Tropicana' singer passed away at his home in Goring-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, in December 2016 and now a one-bedroom property connected to that...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 08 July 2024
George Michael Set For Hologram Tour?
George Michael looks set to return to the stage as a hologram next year.The 'Careless Whisper' singer died from natural causes at the age of 53 in December 2016 but has continued to bring in...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 11 January 2024
George Michael's Company 'Earned Millions In 2023'
George Michael's company reportedly earned £55,000 per day last year.The pop icon died in December 2016, aged 53, but his company still made a £20 million pre-tax profit on a £23.8 million turnover, thanks to...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 11 January 2024
Michael Jackson's Jacket Sells For 250k
A jacket worn by the late Michael Jackson has sold for $250,000.The black and white garment was worn by the 'Thriller' hitmaker in a 1984 Pepsi advert and was expected to fetch £200,000-£400,000 when it...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 13 November 2023
Andrew Ridgeley 'Regrets' Tiny Wham! Shorts
Andrew Ridgeley has joked he's "regretful" of the tiny shorts he wore during his time in Wham!.The 60-year-old pop star wore a particularly snug outfit alongside his bandmate George Michael in the 1984 video for...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 06 November 2023
Andrew Ridgeley 'Look At The Positives' Of Wham! Rather Than The 'Sadness' Of George Michael's Death
Andrew Ridgeley wants to "focus on the good things" of Wham! rather than George Michael's death.The 60-year-old singer shot to fame alongside schoolfriend George - who died of heart disease on Christmas Day 2016 at...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 05 November 2023
'It Just Hasn't Clicked': Missy Elliott Still Can't Believe She's Being Inducted Into The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame
Missy Elliott admits it "just hasn't clicked" that she will become the first female rapper inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on Friday (03.11.23).As a hip-hop artist, the 'Get Ur Freak On'...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 03 November 2023
Olivia Rodrigo And Sheryl Crow To Duet At Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame
Olivia Rodrigo is set to perform with Sheryl Crow at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ceremony on Friday (03.11.23).The 'Vampire' hitmaker is returning to the star-studded bash in New York again, after performing...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 02 November 2023
Michael Jackson's Leather Jacket From 1984 Pepsi Commercial To Be Auctioned
Michael Jackson's leather jacket from his 1984 Pepsi commercial is to be auctioned off.Propstore will be selling the custom-made black and white jacket and over 200 original pieces of music memorabilia on November 10 in...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 12 October 2023
Sir Bob Geldof Issues Warning About New Musical Based On Story Of Live Aid: ‘It Better Not Be S***!’
Sir Bob Geldof is warning a new musical based on the story of Live Aid “better not be s***”. The Boomtown Rats frontman, 71, is set to see the story immortalised on stage of how...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 03 October 2023
'I Have Several Relationships' Andrew Ridgeley Isn't 'Aspiring' To Monogamy
Andrew Ridgeley is involved in "several" relationships and no longer "aspires" to be monogamous.The 60-year-old singer - whose last public relationship, with socialite Amanda Cronin, ended in May - doesn't like to talk about the...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 14 August 2023
George Michael Didn't Want Wham! To Overshadow Solo Career
George Michael was worried about Wham! "overshadowing" his solo career, according to Andrew Ridgeley.The school mates former the pop duo in the 1980s and scored a string of huge hits including 'Club Tropicana' and 'Careless...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 29 July 2023
'He Was Not Tragic!' Shirlie Kemp 'Angered' By How People Remember George Michael
Shirlie Kemp gets "angry" when people tell her that George Michael was "ready to die."The 61-year-old star struck up a close friendship with the 'Careless Whisper' singer - who died on Christmas Day 2016 at...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 28 July 2023
Andrew Ridgeley: 'I Was Never Jealous Of George Michael!'
Andrew Ridgeley would "never" have resented George Michael's success.The 60-year-old star shot to fame alongside the late George – who died on Christmas Day 2016 at the age of 53 – as part of 1980s pop...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 19 July 2023
It's What George Would Have Wanted: Andrw Ridgeley In Talks For Wham! Biopic
Andrew Ridgeley is in talks for a Wham! biopic.The 60-year-old singer has been approached by several people keen to tell the story of his and late childhood friend George Michael's rise to fame and he...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 07 July 2023
Wham!'S George Michael And Andrew Ridgeley Shared 'Juvenile' Sense Of Humour
George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley's friendship was "founded on juvenile humour".The Wham! stars - who met at secondary school in Bushey, Hertfordshire, in the 1970s, before going on to become 80s pop legends - took...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 07 July 2023
George Michael ‘Forgives Barry Manilow From Beyond Grave’
George Michael is said by a psychic to have forgiven Barry Manilow from beyond the grave.A clairvoyant made the claim after the singers fell out when Barry, 79, tried to sue George over his band...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 19 December 2022
Dolly Parton Eyes Sir Elton John Duet For Rock Album
Dolly Parton has messaged Sir Elton John asking him to duet with her on 'Don’t Let the Sun Go Down On Me'.After being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the 'Jolene' hitmaker...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 09 December 2022
Craig David Reveals The Moment He Was Left 'In Awe' Of David Bowie
Craig David was "in awe" when David Bowie gave him permission to sample 'Let's Dance'.The Garage King used the 1983 classic on his 2007 hit ‘Hot Stuff (Let’s Dance)’, and he was blown away by...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 06 November 2022
Darren Hayes: I Thought I Was Going To Die From Aids
Darren Hayes thought he was going to "die from AIDS" when he realised he was gay.The 50-year-old pop star - who has been married to Richard Cullen since 2013 and was previously married to Colby...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 10 October 2022
George Michael’S Older Album Tracks Get Electronic Remixes
George Michael’s 'Older' album tracks have been given the electronic treatment.The late music legend's team joined forces with Amazon Music and collaborators, including LF System, Emily Nash, Kiimi and Absolute, on the four remixes in...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 26 September 2022
Sir Elton John Hopes Britney Spears Collaboration Will 'Improve Her Confidence'
Sir Elton John hopes his collaboration with Britney Spears will boost her confidence.The 75-year-old star has teamed up with Britney, 40, for 'Hold Me Closer', and Elton believes the single could have a transformative impact...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 26 August 2022
Apple Music Announces George Michael Covered Playlist In Honour Of Pride Month
Years and Years, Billy Porter and MNEK are among the artists to have covered George Michael songs for a new Apple Music playlist to coincide with Pride month.The back catalogue of the late pop star...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 02 July 2022
George Michael's Hits Covered By Music Stars For Apple Music Pride Playlist
George Michael's music has been covered by the likes of Olly Alexander, Billy Porter and MNEK for the Apple Music Pride Month playlist 'George Michael Covered'.In honour of the late music legend - who died...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 29 June 2022
George Michael Freedom Uncut To Tell 'Complete Story' Of Late Pop Icon
A new feature-length documentary about late pop icon George Michael has been announced by Sony Music Entertainment and Trafalgar Releasing. The film, which is hitting the cinemas globally on June 22, is the final piece...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 20 April 2022
George Michael And Wham! Bassist Deon Estus Dies Aged 65
George Michael and Wham!'s longtime bassist, Deon Estus, has died.The late music legend's long-serving band member during his stint in the 'Club Tropicana' group and solo career sadly passed away aged 65 on Monday (11.10.21).A...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 12 October 2021
George Michael's Careless Whisper Voted Most-loved Song
George Michael's 'Careless Whisper' has been named the best loved song of all time.The late Wham! star's 1984 classic - which was penned by band members Michael and Andrew Ridgeley - has topped Smooth...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 04 May 2021
Sir Mick Jagger Narrates Poignant Short Film To Mark Royal Albert Hall's 150th Birthday
Sir Mick Jagger has narrated a poignant short film to mark the Royal Albert Hall's 150th birthday.The Rolling Stones frontman, 77, reads from WH Auden’s poem 'For Friends Only' in the 90-second clip titled 'Your...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 23 February 2021
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