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Life
New George Michael doc examines how the British press outed the gay pop star
“George Michael: Outed” reconsiders the media’s role in the 1998 scandal that forced the singer out of the closet.
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News (USA)
Adam Lambert throws some serious shade at the idea of Theo James playing George Michael
The current Queen frontman has apparently had it with straight actors playing gay rock stars.
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Life
Judas Priest’s lead singer was busted cruising a park bathroom for sex
The “stately homo of heavy metal” admits he had a “George Michael moment,” but the police covered it up because they were fans.
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Life
Adam Lambert wants a biopic on George Michael’s life. Even if he has to star in it.
Will one out singer-songwriter finally get the opportunity to play another? We know they could both handle a Queen song.
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News (World)
This George Michael tribute will wake you up to Poland’s fight for equality
Even death threats won’t stop this couple from advocating for LGBTQ equality through viral music videos – and this time they brought 50 friends with them.
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News (World)
Has George Michael’s boyfriend been banned from the singer’s funeral?
The Sun quoted Michael’s close friend Andros Georgiou as claiming the family hates Fadi Fawaz, whom he says was not “really his boyfriend.”
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News (USA)
Adele stole the Grammys last night with her emotional tribute to Beyonce
In an extraordinary moment between the music industry’s top female artists, Adele beat Beyonce – then said her competitor deserved to win.
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News (USA)
New large public mural honors queer icon ‘Saint George Michael’
Two artists have canonized George Michael in a bold new mural depicting the “Patron Saint of Public Parks” complete with a joint and a bottle of poppers.
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Commentary
Why were LGBTQ Gen Xers so devastated by last year’s celebrity deaths?
This may have been the first year that Gen X had to confront its own mortality and vulnerability, but the constant siege of bad news took away our optimism as well.
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News (USA)
Franklin Graham: Carrie Fisher & George Michael are in hell unless they repented
The son of evangelist Billy Graham, who will lead a prayer at Donald Trump’s inauguration, claims the actress and singer are in hell unless they “accepted Jesus”.
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News (World)
George Michael’s manager didn’t know he was gay at the height of his fame
When he was finally forced out of the closet in 1998, he made clear that he wanted the world to know that he was in a relationship with a man.
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News (World)
Elton John to perform at George Michael’s funeral
The pop icon is reported to be planning a new version of “Don’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me,” just as he did for Lady Diana.
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News (World)
Watch: George Michael was James Corden’s first ‘carpool karaoke’ guest in 2011
Before the star had his own show on American TV, he had a gig doing a sketch on a 2011 British telethon that birthed the popular segment.
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News (World)
Singer George Michael dies ‘peacefully at home’
“It is with great sadness that we can confirm our beloved son, brother and friend George passed away peacefully at home over the Christmas period,” his publicist said.
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News (USA)
Must watch: Adam Lambert slays George Michael’s ‘Faith’ in concert
Lambert knocks it out of the park on ABC’s “Greatest Hits” show.
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Life
George Michael ‘resting’ after hospital stay for undisclosed ailment
LONDON — George Michael’s spokeswoman says the singer is “resting” after receiving hospital treatment for an undisclosed ailment.
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Life
George Michael to release new album, ‘Symphonica’
LONDON — After a spell of making headlines for mishaps rather than music, George Michael is coming back with a new album. Michael announced Monday that his sixth solo album, “Symphonica,” is due for release March 17.