George Michael is doing quite a few interviews, and here are some of the articles that are now popping up:
George Michael pre-recorded a chat for the Chris Evans Breakfast Show, which will air on Monday. (Thanks to Lizzy!)
On Twitter, George said:
Hey everybody I’m still working this tweeting thing out….had a greAt chat with Mr. Evans…..
(Small update … The first part of George Michael’s interview with Chris Evans will be broadcast on BBC Radio 2 at 0800 GMT on Monday 7 March with the second part at the same time on Tuesday 8 March.)
Remastered packages of George Michael’s “Faith” are finally here and The Comet is giving away a special, limited edition collectors box set. Enter to win by following CometMusic on Twitter and tweeting the correct response to a little fun fact. You gotta have “Faith!”
As the record was originally released in 1987, we’ll pick the 87th person to tweet the correct answer!
“Faith” has been released in several formats, including the limited edition collectors box set, two-CD/DVD special editions, two-CD edition and an iTunes LP.
The box set includes: “Faith” remastered, a bonus CD of remastered B-sides and mixes, the vinyl album and a DVD boasting interviews and videos. Plus, a 60-page booklet containing an exclusive new interview with George, rare photos and a memorabilia envelope with art prints, replica tour tickets, pass and poster, all taken from Michael’s personal archive.
To win, follow The Comet here on Twitter and tell us which song was playing on the jukebox at the start of Michael’s iconic “Faith” music video.
From George Michael competition – have Faith!
Want to get your hands on some special George Michael competition prizes? Have Faith, and they could be yours in our new Virgin Red Room competition.
We have three special edition box sets of George Michael’s iconic debut solo album Faith, with all the added features you would expect.
To enter the competition simply Like Virgin Red Room on Facebook, and you will be in with a chance of winning the reissued George Michael box sets.
The Daily Mirror has a contest to win a romantic break for two in Paris, plus the limited edition George Michael Faith boxset.
The prize includes travel from winner’s home to St Pancras or Ashford Eurostar terminal (winner’s choice), return travel on Eurostar to Paris, two nights in a 4-star hotel, dinner for two, travel insurance, plus a collectible, numbered, limited-edition copy of the re-mastered Faith boxset. More information is available here.
Michelle sends us: “Glee Put Faith in George Michael” …
GEORGE Michael is the latest pop star to get a tribute episode on musical drama series Glee.
It is believed that the third episode of the new series will be dedicated to George – and will feature the McKinley High Glee Club performing some of his hits.
Sony is re-working the singer’s 1987 album Faith – to be released worldwide in September to coincide with the show.
Bosses hope it will “introduce a new generation of fans to his music”.
The second series of Glee starts in the US on September 21 and is due here on E4 later this year.
Creator Ryan Murphy says the series will see tributes to Britney Spears and Sir Paul McCartney.
People Magazine had an interview with George Michael in January, in which he talks about old videos, the ripped jeans from the “Faith” video, his best songs, Andrew Ridgeley, and more.
Apparently, George Michael dropped the “f” word during Chris Evans’ show on BBC Radio 2.
At one point the singer, who is a car fanatic, was asked why he has never appeared on Top Gear as the “star in a reasonably-priced car”.
Believing there would be an automatic delay on his words, he replied: “Other than the fact I’d be afraid of coming last in that f****** …”
Evans quickly interrupted to apologise, before informing Michael there was in fact no delay on the show. The DJ said: “George is so relaxed and we do apologise for that – we didn’t mean to offend anyone.”
“I’m sorry everyone,” added Michael.
Here are the latest articles on George Michael’s X Factor performance:
Josh tells us that George Michael will appear on X Factor. This weekend (12/13 December) the X Factor has lined up its biggest celebrity guests yet and George Michael is one of them. He is set to perform a duet with Finalist Joe Mcelderry. It is thought he will also perform his brand new Christmas single “December Song.” You can read more here.
It’s the final round, and George Michael is up against Phish for the Greatest Guilty Pleasure Musical Act of All Time. He beat (or lost to, depending on how you look at it) the Backstreet Boys, ABBA, the Spice Girls, and Phil Collins to make it to this round. You can vote or not vote for him here. Right now, George Michael is at 14 percent.
It’s round four, and George Michael is up against the Backstreet Boys for the Greatest Guilty Pleasure Musical Act of All Time. He beat ABBA, the Spice Girls, and Phil Collins to make it to this round. You can vote for him here. Right now, George Michael is winning by 16 percent. If he wins this round, George Michael will be up against Phish or Barry Manilow next week.
It’s round three, and George Michael is up against ABBA for the Greatest Guilty Pleasure Musical Act of All Time. He beat the Spice Girls last week and Phil Collins the week before. You can vote for him here. Right now, George Michael is winning by only 1 percent.
Check out the matchups here.
Entertainment Weekly is polling whether George Michael/Wham! or the Spice Girls are the Greatest Guilty Pleasure Musical Act of All Time. Vote for George Michael now.
George Michael is one of the sponsors for the Highgate Festival. Organizer Jane Hamilton said: “George Michael’s donation has allowed the festival to be the biggest and best yet and is a wonderfully generous gesture from one of Highgate’s most famous residents.
“Everyone involved in the festival is very grateful to him and his generosity will make the day extra special for everyone in Highgate.”
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Rubin and Angelo tell us that George Michael will possibly be appearing on “American Idol” today. For more information, please see “George Michael Bringing “Freedom” to Idol Finale.”
A rep for Idol would not confirm Michael’s appearance, while a rep for the singer could not be immediately reached.
If you missed George Michael’s call on the Ellen Degeneres Show today, you can see part of it at the Access Hollywood site.