Guardian Music — Lost in Showbiz very much hopes you read Weekend magazine's interview with the marvellous George Michael, wherein the singer discussed Elton John's hilariously unsolicited attempts to "save" him from himself."Elton lives on that," observed George.He ... more info

Sir Elton John is contacted by friends of singer George Michael "worried" about his frame of mind, David Furnish says. more info

NME — Michael recently admitted to smoking crack cocaine more info

BBC News - UK — Sir Elton John is contacted by friends of singer George Michael "worried" about his frame of mind, David Furnish says. more info

Yahoo! Music UK — world entertainment news - Simon Cowell has recruited George Michael, Michael Buble and Robbie Williams to sing on the finale of The X Factor - after Beyonce's explosive performance sent the series' ratings through the roof last year. more info

The Daily Mail — Williams will join Beatles legend Sir Paul McCartney and George Michael on the final, which will run over Saturday and Sunday. more info

Starpulse — George Michael has defended his decision to cruise public toilets for gay sex - insisting it's better than approaching potential partners in a bar.[...] Read more! more info

MTV.co.uk News — Sir Paul McCartney, Kylie Minogue, Chris Martin and George Michael are among artists rumoured for the X Factor final this coming weekend. On Sunday’s results show host Dermot promised... more info

Yahoo! Music UK — Dotmusic - Chris Martin, Macca and George Michael rumoured to appear live next week more info

Jam! Showbiz Music, Canada — Singer George Michael is amused critics brand him "tragic" - insisting he sees nothing wrong with smoking crack cocaine and cruising public toilets for gay sex. more info