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

Guardian Music — Veteran singer expresses concern for musician with whom he recorded a song for a new album of duetsVeteran singer Tony Bennett said he was "praying" for Amy Winehouse after recording a song with her for a new album of duets, which will feature him si... more info

Perez Hilton — This is the kind of news we like to hear! Elton John and George Michael have ended their 7-year feud that started in 2004 when Elton said that George was "in a strange place." The two have barely spoken since, until just this week at Elton's AIDS fun... more info

ContactMusic — George Michael put on a dazzling performance for stars including Elizabeth Hurley and Matthew Morrison at Sir Elton John's annual fundraising party on Thursday (23Jun11). Michael, who is donating the profits from one of his upcoming tour shows to the... more info