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.
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George Michael on His 61st Birthday: The Late Pop Star Called Fame 'Totally Wankers' in 1985 PEOPLE Interview
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Lauryn Hill's Legendary Debut The Miseducation Tops Apple Music's 100 Best Albums of All Time List
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Princess Diana's Friend George Michael Featured on New Coins Approved by King Charles
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Wham! Ex-Manager Reveals Why 'Last Christmas' and Its Success Could Get 'Annoying' for George Michael
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Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney Hilariously Recreate Classic Wham!'s ‘Last Christmas’ Album Cover
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What to Know About Whamageddon: The Holiday Game Thousands Play by Avoiding Wham!'s 'Last Christmas'
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Kate Middleton Honors John Lennon and George Michael in Surprise Way at Christmas Carol Concert
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KC and The Sunshine Band Release 'Last Christmas' Remix: Listen (Exclusive)
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Wham!'s Andrew Ridgeley Recalls Hearing 'Last Christmas' for the First Time: 'Absolutely Knockout' (Exclusive)
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Michael Jackson's Leather Jacket from the Iconic 1984 Pepsi Commercial to Be Auctioned Off
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How All the Super Models Came to Star in George Michael's 'Freedom! '90' Music Video
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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)
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George Michael's Dating History: A Look Back at the Late Singer's Relationships
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Andrew Ridgeley on the Last Time He Saw Wham! Bandmate George Michael Before His Death (Exclusive)
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George Michael's Death: The Details Behind His Sudden Passing
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From Wham! to Solo Success: George Michael's Life in Photos
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From Willie Nelson to Missy Elliott, Meet the 2023 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductees
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Missy Elliott, Willie Nelson and Sheryl Crow Among 2023 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Nominees
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George Michael's Ex-Partner and Friends Remember Star in New Doc: 'He Always Had a Good Heart'
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Linda Evangelista Says She First 'Did Not Want to Do' George Michael's 'Freedom! '90' Music Video
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How Princess Diana's Crush on George Michael Affected Their Friendship
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Kelly Clarkson Covers the Late George Michael's Jazzy Classic 'Careless Whisper' for Kellyoke Segment
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New 'George Michael Freedom Uncut' Documentary Will Tell Wham! Singer's 'Complete Story' in His Own Words
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The Who's Pete Townshend Lists His Dazzling London Home for $21 Million — See Inside!
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George Michael's Sister Melanie Found Dead on Christmas, Exactly 3 Years After His Death
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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)'
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Andrew Ridgeley Says Wham! Bandmate George Michael's Death 'Hit Me Like a Punch to the Gut'
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George Michael's Ex Arrested for Allegedly Causing 'Extensive Damage' to Late Singer's Mansion
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Auction of George Michael's Art Collection Raises $12.3 Million for Charity
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James Corden on the History of Carpool Karaoke — and Why George Michael Is the Original Passenger
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'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'
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Kenny Goss Talks the Highs and Lows of Life with Former Love George Michael
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'We'll Make It Through This' Mariah Carey Pays a Heartfelt Tribute to 'Great Person' George Michael
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'Beloved Son, Brother and Friend' George Michael Finally Laid to Rest 3 Months After His Death
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Fadi Fawaz Speaks Out in New Interview After George Michael's Cause of Death Revealed: He 'Can Rest in Peace Now'
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Naomi Campbell Tearfully Remembers Late Friends George Michael, Whitney Houston and Princess Diana
George Michael Died of Natural Causes, Coroner Rules
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George Michael's Ex Opens Up About Love with Late Pop Star: 'He Was Truly the Love of My Life'
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George Michael's Boyfriend Says He Has Not Been Banned from the Singer's Funeral
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Why Adele Was So Nervous at the Grammys: How the Show Went Wrong for Her Last Year
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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
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The Ultimate Grammy Playlist for Music's Biggest Night
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James Corden Honors Carpool Karaoke Inspiration George Michael: I Was 'Lucky to Be in His Orbit for a Moment'
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'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
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Melissa Etheridge Remembers 'Musically Brilliant' George Michael
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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
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George Michael's Family Refuses to Speculate Over Cause of Death, But Remain 'Devastated by His Passing'
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George Michael Secretly Funded IVF Treatments for Woman After Hearing Her Story on Morning TV
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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
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Kate Moss on Living Next Door to George Michael – and How the Icon Let Daughter Lila Use His Pool
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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
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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
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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