TMZ — Filed under: Ron Artest, Sexy Sax Man, TMZ Sports Los Angeles Laker Ron Artest was enjoying a nice meal at Baby Blues BBQ in West Hollywood on Saturday ... when he got an unexpected order of cheese -- an appearance by the S... more info

Gigwise — Singer to play orchestral tour... more info

Guardian Music — George Michael's motoring antics have nothing do with inciting prejudiceI like George Michael. I think there is an elegance and honesty about him, even when he's driving cars into branches of Snappy Snaps. I also liked the way he calmly told Elton Jo... more info

Guardian Music — The troubled singer is back, promising a 'gay collaboration' album. Here's hoping he stays true to form and delivers it loud and proudLast Wednesday, George Michael announced a forthcoming world tour of opera houses and elegant al fresco settings suc... more info

Guardian Music — Five things we learned from the news:Lady Gaga thinks her concerts are akin to a religious experience, which isn't bad for 90 minutes of cheesy techno-pop.Paul Simon resents coming in second to Bob Dylan. We await Dylan's diss track in response. Flee... more info

Guardian Music — George Michael's sense that he's let young gays down is misplaced: no apology is neededSo George Michael feels he's let gay kids down, and that his behaviour – including sexual encounters in public places and his espousal of promiscuity – "meant... more info

Stereogum — The folks at I Hate Young People took to the street and asked teenagers if they could name one Beatles song or maybe just one Beatle or, etc. The biggest lesson we learn? (a) George Michael has bigger cultural sway than Paul McCartney or John Lennon.... more info

Sky News — George Michael refused to discuss his "recent troubles" at his first news conference since being jailed, saying anyone interested in his personal life should contact him through Twitter. more info

NME — Singer says he wants to make up for 'letting young gay people down' more info

ContactMusic — George Michael is creating a "gay-friendly" dance album in an attempt to "make up for" shaming the gay community over the years. The openly gay Faith hitmaker has endured a series of personal troubles, most recently including a stint behind bars l... more info