George Michael News from February 2006

Kenny Goss's Statement

According to the Dallas Morning News:

Through his spokeswoman, Kenny Goss said: "George is well and that's the most important thing. He wants me to keep my business schedule as planned." Later this week, Mr. Goss will fly to Los Angeles to attend Elton John's Oscar party. Mr. Michael is scheduled to join him there.

February 27, 2006
George Michael's Statement Regarding the Arrest

I am trying to track down the complete statement regarding George Michael's arrest. When he was last arrested--something which I have avoided mentioning in the news for many years--the entire CNN transcript was sent to me, but alas this time I'm stuck with what I can find on my own:

In a statement released Monday night, Michael said: "I have been through enough in 24 years of dealing with the media to know what I am in for from them this week.

"Much of it will be inaccurate or simply untrue. I can handle that, it is my own stupid fault, as usual.

"I was in possession of Class C drugs which is an offence and I have no complaints about the police who were professional throughout.

"The only thing I care about is that people know that I was properly tested by the police doctor on Saturday night, who stated to the officers present that I was not impaired in any way and should be allowed to drive home.

"In fact, the only reason I didn't drive home was that the police accidentally immobilized my car when they parked it.

"The duty solicitor very kindly gave me a lift home."

(Source: "Drug arrest 'my own stupid fault, as usual': George Michael")

Television Coverage

CNN and Reuters have video news stories on George Michael's arrest.

Drugs Arrest for George Michael

George Michael has been arrested on suspicion of possessing drugs in London's West End.

Police arrested the 42-year-old in the early hours of Saturday morning after a call from a member of the public who reported seeing the singer in his car.

It is thought he was held on suspicion of possessing Class C drugs.

If this isn't enough for you, many other articles are available from Google, Yahoo!, and Alltheweb.

And if you need a laugh, read "George Michael To Join Bad Drivers Anonymous."

"A Different Story" in the UK

The official site has information on "A Different Story" in the UK. (I guess I'm destined to never see this because it's never going to be in my area!)

February 20, 2006
Stars Duet for Bennett Birthday

Sir Elton John, Bono, George Michael, Sting, Mary J Blige, Barbra Streisand and John Legend will also appear on an album celebrating the star's big day, according to "Stars Duet for Bennett Birthday."

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February 8, 2006
George in the News

In case you're missing reading about George Michael, George has been mentioned in the following articles:

February 1, 2006
MTV Unplugged

Xavier tells us that George's episode of MTV Unplugged will be on MTV IDOL channel in France on February 7 at 9 p.m.