Topix — George Michael announced on Twitter earlier today that British authorities have requested to interview him about his comments regarding Rebekah Brooks, the editor of the recently shuttered U.K. tabloid News of the World . more info

ContactMusic — Pop superstar George Michael has been asked to help authorities investigating the News of the World's phone-hacking scandal after attacking the newspaper's former editor in a series of Twitter. com postings last week (ends08Jul11). The Faith singer h... more info

NME — Singer also accuses police of taking money for information about him more info

CNN Showbiz — George Michael has responded to the news that Rupert Murdoch's News International has shut down the scandal-plagued British newspaper News of the World by declaring that today is a "fantastic day for Britain." more info

Guardian Music — Singer tells followers 'today is a fantastic day for Britain', while Lily Allen, Example, Billy Bragg and more offer their opinionsGeorge Michael has led reaction to the closure of the News of the World among his pop star peers on Twitter. The singer... more info

ContactMusic — Hounded tabloid target George Michael is thrilled the News of the World newspaper is shutting down following a phone-tapping scandal, insisting the announcement is "a fantastic day for Britain". Publishing mogul James Murdoch has announced the troubl... more info

Gigwise — Singer takes to Twitter... more info

The Quietus — Allegations on Twitter more info

NME — Everything Everything, Reverend And The Makers and Steve Mason also have their say on tabloid's fate more info

Perez Hilton — Check out the just-released music video for Natalia Kills Free featuring Will.I.Am (above)! It's GaGa meets early 90s George Michael (Freedom/Too Funky)! more info