News about George Michael

In Tottenham, North London , we meet Sam and his dad, Lak. Sam wanted to talk about growing up gay in the Indian community and his dad's reaction to his coming out. Lak knew his son would always remember his reaction and he treated the news with acceptance and understanding, something which Sam says is still rare across South Asian culture - although he wonders if there was a clue in Lak's Mariah Carey , George Michael and Abba CDs?

British rock band Sleeper were catapulted to fame in 1992 and bagged eight top 40 hits and three top ten albums, before splitting in 1998. The group's songs included Nice Guy Eddie and The It Girl and featured on the soundtrack of iconic movie Trainspotting.   Now the band are back together for a new UK tour with front woman Louise Wener, 57, looking nothing short of sensational and decades younger than her years.

According to polls, in a few months' time, Opposition Leader Sir Keir Starmer will face him in digs much more salubrious than his first London flat above a massage parlour. Sir Keir's life became more accessible and more liberal as he stepped up-sized across his beloved north London over the years. We take a look at the property moves Sir Keir has made in his lifetime from a bungalow in Woodchurch Kent to a four-bed terrace in Kentish Town.

Hate to sound like a misanthrope, but I do despair about humanity. When did people get so stupid and selfish?What happened to common sense?Was it washed away on the outgoing tide, along with raw intelligence and compassion for our fellow innocents? Not to mention the old school belief of banding together for the greater good of all. I'm not discussing the major topics, such as the wars in Ukraine and Gaza, but God knows, they are not bad enough. We've arrived at a point where the entire civilized world is urging President Putin and Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu in Israel to refrain from the fighting and bombing and killing, but no one is paying attention.

In pop critic Tim De Lisle's list of the 100 best singles, pop classics, soulful ballads, and 1980s smash hits all feature. The Mail On Sunday music specialist has compiled a list of the best songs to watch over the Easter weekend, sifting through thousands of options so you don't have to. He's ranked them all, from George Michael, Whitney Houston, David Bowie, and Billie Eilish to The Beatles. Find out what to listen to this weekend and which song debuts in the top ten...

According to a music quiz that MailOnline readers will now try to recreate, the Fab Four's ances are a mystery to many. Almost seven out of ten people are unaware of Manic Street Preachers' roots, four of five get Oasis' home city wrong, and only 17 percent know Kate Bush's native county. The posers were assembled in 30 diverse cities as part of a new series of travel guides focusing on the UK's musical heritage, with BBC Radio 2 host Jo Whiley narrating about the'music treasures' to be found in 30 different countries. The famous Cavern Club in Liverpool, where The Beatles appeared 292 times, as well as the Nene Valley Railway in Peterborough, which was the scene for the Queen's 1989 single Breakthru.

The Royal Mint's commemoration coins to honor pop star George Michael may be useful collectors' items for fans, but not as investment, coin experts warn. On Monday, the Royal Mint released three collectible coins paying tribute to the former Wham! In 2016, a writer and solo singer-songwriter who died at the age of 53.

This follows the decision of club owner Bill Cavendish, the Duke of Devonshire's uncle, to lift the ban on women in an attempt to resurrect the basement party, which was mainly motheaten Tories. According to reports, 40 percent of them have either resigned or threatened to do so as a result of her election. But there is a drawback for the former home secretary, who will now have to warn all male serving staff'George' and all females 'Georgina', a Pratt's tradition.

The Wham! On the coins, the singer, who died on Christmas Day in 2016, will be depicted, from 50p to £200, sporting his trademark sunglasses. On Tuesday, the King, together with the Privy Council, gave his consent to the coins, and they will be available on the Royal Mint's website starting at 9 a.m. today. Michael had a long association with the Royal Family and was a friend of late Princess Diana. He would be invited to parties at Kensington Palace, and he's briefly told how a teenage Prince William had begged him to perform one of his hit songs to the guests.

As modern marches go, posing by a wheelie bin outside your front door might be a little sad. But look who the star of this Insta magic moment turns out to be! Well, this well-spoken lady of a certain age flamboyantly throwing a huge medal in the garbage is none other than Katharine Hamnett, the legendary fashion designer and life-long eccentric who has spent over 50 years flogging her designs to George Michael, Madonna, and every pop star desperate to look 'credible.'

These are all the Bafta-nominated films on TV right now, ranging from Oppenheimer (top right) to How To Have Sex (bottom left) and Rye Lane (bottom right). Find out where to watch them this weekend...

The BBC will rebroadcast late radio presenter Steve Wright's first appearance on Top Of The Pops. On Friday, four Top Of The Pops episodes from the BBC archive, which would include Wright's last shows, will air on The Pops. The episodes from more than 40 years ago will feature performances by Sir Cliff Richard, Madonna, Wham! George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley, Whitney Houston, The Buggles, Cher and Billy Joel. The corporation revealed on Monday that the broadcaster, who died on Monday at the age of 69 and had worked on BBC Radio 1 and Radio 2, will continue to be honored into the weekend. According to investigators, his 'unexpected' death is not being treated as suspicious, despite a report being prepared for the coroner.

I am not suicidal. I really don't want to die by myself. However, oh how I wish it was over. Sometimes I long to be in a warm, snug bed, surrounded by my nearest and dearest, quietly chatting away and then drifting away into peace and eternal stillness. My husband and I have been married for more than 40 years with four children and five grandchildren near by. Both the joy and the hard work our children expect from us.

EDEN CONFIDENTIAL: Acclaim for his talent has shown no signs of ending, as shown by his win over 2023's Christmas No. 1, not to mention that he earned more than £44,000 per day in the last financial year, after tax. And now, more than seven years after his death at the age of 53, George Michael's first celebrity home - bought in 1987 as he embarked on his solo career - is getting a spectacular makeover by his only surviving sister, Yioda Panayiotou. Anybody may be tempted to say that it is not before time. Photographs show that the house in Hampstead, North London, is now dramatically decayed, with the building's white cement board cladding falling off to leave it more like a sink estate rather than in a leafy enclave, where house prices routinely climb above £10 million.

DIRECTIVITY: Roupell Street, which is essentially unchanged from its 1820s roots, is buried in a trench between the tower blocks crowding Waterloo station, where its residents have dragged in and refused to bow down to pressures that they say could have destroyed the road without their fighting spirit. However, one of the troubled neighbors' beloved Grade II listed terraced houses is gutted from the inside as new wealthy homeowners abandon their historic roots in favour of cinema rooms and massive basements. And now they're concerned that new council plans to demolish parking spaces in favour of mini parklets in a misguided green scheme, which may lead to chaos in their way of life.

Kingsley Ben-Adir, a British actor, left, is set to experience international fame thanks to his leading role in the new Bob Marley biopic One Love, inset, with Prince Harry and Meghan attending the premiere in Kingston, Jamaica on Tuesday night. In an interview, Ben-Adir talked about his ascension from a difficult upbringing in north London to acting triumph. However, one surprising aspect has yet to be revealed - right, and he lived in Britain's most expensive council house for a few years. Ben-Adir and his mother were relocated by Camden council from Kentish Town to The Lodge in Highgate in 2008, a detached Grade II listed property that was valued at £2.5 million at the time. Sting and George Michael were among the Neighbours.

By splurging on himself and buying a brand new vehicle, reality star and DJ James Kennedy celebrated his 32nd birthday. On Wednesday, Vanderpump Rules actor Kevin Varadkar took to Instagram to post a snapshot of the gray Range Rover dressed up with a big red bow on the hood. 'Happy Birthday to me,' he wrote across the top of the image showing the vehicle still parked on the showroom floor. The couple's birthday celebration with sweetheart Ally Lewber took them to nearby Disneyland in Anaheim, California, for a fun day at the historic theme park. They chronicled their time with Mickey and Minnie Mouse, as well as the rest of the family, with some of them stopping for selfies while looking over their shoulders.

Marivic Sharp, 61, a self-proclaimed 'hot grandma' who hails from Austrailia, regularly mocks her curvy appearance in bodycon clothing and tink bikinis, leaving many stunned. The 61-year-old has amassed more than 46,000 followers since her character, describing herself as the 'Hot Momma Queen.'

According to documents filed at Companies House, the late pop star's 'live public performances' would begin as early as next year. In 2016, George died on December 25th. The singer died of natural causes, predominantly due to dilated cardiomyopathy, myocarditis, and a fatty liver.

In 2023, George Michael took an eye-watering £55,000 a day over the grave. Hobbies Holding Limited, a Wham hitmaker's company, filed their accounts on Monday, with the new figures revealing that it made a stunning £20 million pre-tax profit. George died on December 25 in 2016. The singer died of natural causes, including dilated cardiomyopathy, myocarditis, and a fatty liver.

Wham! After Last Christmas' first year as the UK's No. 1 single, Andrew Ridgeley was all partied out on Wednesday. As he lay back with his eyes closed while clutching a copy of the song, the singer-songwriter, 60, wore a bright pair of glitzy, festive glasses. In the past, the 1984 perennial favorite, penned by George Michael, has dominated the charts, but not in the last week until Christmas.

During Sunday's broadcast of Royal Carols: Together At Christmas, Roman Kemp paid tribute to his late kingfather George Michael. George, a late singer who died in 2016 at the age of 53, was named Roman's godfather after he proudly introduced Roman's parents, mother Shirlie Holliman, and father Martin Kemp. Shirlie was a back up dancer for Wham! Martin came to prominence in the 80s with his band Spandau Ballet before embarking on EastEnders for an acting career.

A new clip from ITV's 'Together at Christmas' Carol Service, which airs at 7:45 p.m. tonight, shows youth Rico smiling broadly as he shook Kate's hand. 41 During the surprise encouter, the Princess delighted three hardworking adults, including Rico's former coach Russell, 70, with the surprise encouter. (Pictured from left) The Princess of Wales and footballer Rico. Inset: the moment she surprised him)

Wham! Last Christmas has now ranked at the top of the charts for the first year as the UK's No. 1 single. In the past, the 1984 perennial favorite of duo George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley has topped the charts, but not so often in the last week as a result of Christmas. George is still in his top spot seven years after his death in 2016, Andrew has teased out that he would be 'beside himself' at the news.