The George Michael News from April 2007
April 27, 2007
Just Jack Has a Pot at George
Just Jack
Has a Pot at George:
George has been telling friends he's finding it very hard to stay silent
about the trial.
He told one pal: “You know how open I can be. It’s the only time my lawyer
has begged me to keep my mouth shut.”
April 25, 2007
George Michael Has Court Term on Bucharest Concert Date
George Michael Has Court Term on Bucharest Concert Date:
Singer George Michael, charged with reckless driving under
the influence of illegal substances, is due to appear in court on May 31, the
same day he should perform his concert in Romania, on national stadium Lia
Manoliu.
The opening of the trial and the first hearing are to take place May 8 in London
and the following hearings are scheduled for May 30, May 31 and June 8.
“It cannot affect the concert to take place in Bucharest,” general manager of
Modus Production, Stefan Morosanu said. “We have a solid contract signed with
the artist and if he needs to solve his problems he will do it without delaying
the show.”
April 24, 2007
George Adds Court Date to Euro Tour
George Adds Court Date to Euro Tour:
Singer George Michael is set to appear in court the day before he appears
at Wembley Stadium following a ruling by a district judge.
The trial of the 43-year-old former Wham! star has been listed to start on
May 8, followed by the dates of May 30, May 31 and June 8 after a preliminary
hearing at Brent Magistrates' Court in north west London.
George Michael in Portugal
Westwood send us "Diário de
Coimbra" and "Correio
da Manhã."
April 20, 2007
The Godfather
Kenny Goss will be the godfather to
Geri Halliwell's daughter.
Logo to Premiere Freddie Mercury Tribute
Logo to Premiere Freddie Mercury Tribute:
LGBT cable network Logo will premiere a
documentary tribute to Queen front man Freddie Mercury, who died of
complications from AIDS in 1991. Freddie Mercury: Magic Remixed will
feature celebrity interviews with George Michael, Elton John, Robbie Williams,
and others who knew the singer. Intermixed with interviews will be concert and
private footage of Mercury.
April 19, 2007
George Michael's Crew Arrives to Inspect Concert Conditions in Bulgaria
George Michael's Crew Arrives to Inspect Concert Conditions in Bulgaria:
The crew of George Michael will arrive to Bulgaria on April
18 to start preparations for his upcoming concert in the country.
Michael will perform on May 28 at Lokomotiv stadium.
April 18, 2007
Piano that Belonged to John Lennon to Be Photographed at Davidian Site
Piano
That Belonged To John Lennon To Be Photographed At Davidian Site:
As part of an effort “to promote peace and bring an end to violence,” a piano
that belonged to former Beatle John Lennon will be photographed on the site of
the Branch Davidian compound outside of Waco Thursday on the 14th anniversary of
the deadly fire that ended the 51-day standoff between federal agents and
followers of Davidian leader David Koresh.
Musician George Michael and Dallas gallery owner Kenny Goss are partners in
the project to photograph the piano, on which Lennon composed “Imagine” in 1971,
at “locations in the United States and across the world where horrific acts of
violence have taken place in order to spread the message of peace.”
“Both George and Kenny believe that the recent events in Virginia remind us
that violence is unfortunately a part of our everyday life,” said Caroline True,
the project’s creative director.
Half of the Tickets for George Michael Concert Sold
Half of the Tickets for George Michael Concert Sold:
Over half of the tickets for the concert to be performed by George Michael on
May 31 on ‘Lia Manoliu Stadium’ in Bucharest have been sold, according to Stefan
Morosanu, General Manager with Modus Production, organiser of the event.
April 12, 2007
Lennon Piano Part of Protest
Lennon Piano Part of Protest:
The piano John Lennon used while composing the song “Imagine” —
now currently in the possession of singer George Michael — was placed just in
the protest area located on the corner of Avenue J and 12th Street as a silent
protest.
Michael, a self-professed pacifist, recently began work on a
documentary of sorts, transporting the piano to various locations around the
country where, as the project’s creative director Caroline True described it,
extreme acts of violence have occurred.
April 9, 2007
Win VIP Tickets to See George Michael at Hampden
Neha sends us "Win
VIP Tickets to See George Michael at Hampden."
George Michael Says Wham! Will Not Reunite
Neha also sends us: "George
Michael Says Wham! Will Not Reunite," which states:
He explains, "I've never been tempted because Wham! was of its
time. When the group started, Andrew and I were both kids. We were at an age
where how you were developing as a person was just as important as the songs you
were writing.
"It all made sense then but at this point, a Wham! reunion doesn't
make any sense."
George Michael on Touring
Neha sends us the
"I Feared I would Never Tour Again":
He says, "I ended the 80s very afraid to tour again. I was
frightened of that level of celebrity. "I was so distressed that I could never
imagine going on the road again."
"It's not the performance which scares me - going on stage and
singing is natural to me. But I had terrible nightmares and it got to the point
where I could hardly sleep. In one dream I would be on stage and discover the
band had forgotten to rehearse the songs. In another, I was up there semi-naked.
"It was very nerve-wracking."
Mut's Tut for Babes
Mut's Tut for Babes:
Ex-Sugababe Mutya Buena
said: "I'm closer to George Michael than I am to them now.
She said: "He is a lovely
man. He was on the phone to me all Friday trying to calm my nerves.
"I can't believe that I can call a legend like him a friend!"
April 5, 2007
Nearly 300 People to Work on George Michael Concert in Bulgaria
Nearly 300 People to Work on George Michael Concert in Bulgaria:
Organisers of the George Michael concert in Bulgaria said
that the show will be unique in terms of equipment and the social message it
will send.
Equipment for the concert will arrive to Bulgaria in 30 cargo trucks, 11
buses and additional vehicles, avtora.com reported.
A crew of more than 200 people will also arrive to work on setting up the
equipment and stage for the show. Nearly 100 other people from Bulgaria will
assist the main crew. The stage will be constructed in four days.
Star Grazing
Star Grazing:
Where have our favourite celebrities been spotted eating and drinking? Our
spies have been on the case.
George Michael - 04/04/07
Sssh! George Michael was spotted lunching with friends at Hush in Mayfair.
Sir Mick Jagger spiced up a business meeting recently with lunch at Indian
restaurant Benares, while ex-Big Brother’s Danielle Lloyd was snuggled up with
her latest squeeze TV presenter Nick Knowles at Embassy.
Hush, 8 Lancashire Court, Brook Street, London W1
April 3, 2007
John Lennon's Iconic "Imagine" Piano to be Photographed at Memphis' National
Civil Rights Museum on Anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Assassination
Musician George Michael Wants Image to Commemorate Peace; Second Stop of Tour of
Historic Sites in the U.S.
MEMPHIS, Tenn., April 2 /PRNewswire/ -- The following was
released today by Goss Gallery:
WHAT: The famous piano on which John Lennon composed "Imagine" in 1971 is being
sent to Memphis by superstar musician George Michael and will be photographed at
the historic site of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr's assassination. "Our deepest
wish is to imagine a world of peace, a world without violence. We believe this
is a message that resonates with the remarkable vision of Dr. King and his
dreams for mankind," said George Michael. "The selection of this site evokes a
deep sense of emotion for everyone. Capturing the image of this special piano on
which a song of peace was composed is part of the heart beat of this project."
Michael and his partner, Kenny Goss, owner of Goss Gallery in Dallas, plan to
have the piano photographed at significant locations in the United States and
across the world where horrific acts of violence have taken place in order to
spread the message of peace. A video documentary and a published volume of these
iconic images are under development with plans to donate proceeds to charity.
The Memphis site, which is also the National Civil Rights
Museum, is the second location in this project and the photo will be taken at
6:01 pm (CDT), Wednesday, April 4, to commemorate Dr. King's legacy. On
Wednesday, the National Civil Rights Museum will host its annual commemorative
candlelight vigil on the eve of the 39th anniversary of Dr. King's death. The
program will feature excerpts from memorable Dr. King moments as well as song.
WHERE: The National Civil Rights Museum (http://www.civilrightsmuseum.org)
Memphis, TN
WHEN: Wednesday, April 4
2:00pm until 7:30pm Piano delivered and uncrated, moved to photo site at
National Civil Rights Museum
6:01pm (approx.) Photo taken
WHO: Caroline True, creative director, Imagine Piano Peace
Project Mike Maple, photographer
BACKGROUND: George Michael bought the piano on which John Lennon
composed "Imagine", considered the most expensive piece of pop memorabilia, at
an auction in October 2000 reportedly for £1.45m (US$2.1 million). The piano is
considered priceless. However, some experts have put its value at US$8 million
to $12 million.
The song, "Imagine," was first released in 1971 and was already
John Lennon's most famous post-Beatles song, but it took on a whole new life of
its own following Lennon's murder in December 1980. When first released,
"Imagine" reached No. 3 in America and No. 6 in Britain but after Lennon's death
in December 1980, the song gave him a posthumous No. 1.
Lennon bought the piano in December 1970, had it delivered to
studios at his home in Tittenhurst Park in Berkshire, composed and recorded
"Imagine" on it. The piano is a simple upright style instrument, not the white
piano which graced the cover of the album. In 1992, it was bought by a private
British collector who put it up for auction in October 2000.
Goss Gallery: Founded by Dallas native Kenny Goss, Goss Gallery
(http://www.gossgallery.com) is located at 2500 Cedar Springs Road at Fairmont
in Uptown Dallas. Headed by curator/director and internationally recognized art
advisor Filippo Tattoni-Marcozzi, it is a contemporary art gallery featuring a
rotating group of international young as well as established artists and was
specifically created to reflect the feel and program of the leading galleries of
London, Paris and New York, with regularly scheduled exhibitions of 20th and
21st century contemporary painting and photography.
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