The Mirror — Pop star George Michael's bid for freedom was scuppered yesterday when his legal team withdrew his application for bail. more info

Starpulse — George Michael is resigned to serving out his jail term in full - his lawyers have dropped a planned appeal against his sentence. The former Wham! singer intended to mount a legal challenge to his... more info

The Mirror — Jailed pop star George Michael will be transferred to an open prison next week, a source said. more info

The Telegraph — Hopefully a jail term will restore this hugely talented singer's powers, says Matthew Norman . more info

Perez Hilton — Although George Michael has been sentenced to 8 weeks in jail, the singer was trying desperately to get out. "George is desperate to get out of Pentonville and still can't quite believe he's there," claims a source. "He's pinning all his hopes on a ... more info

ContactMusic — GEORGE MICHAEL is resigned to serving out his jail term in full - his lawyers have dropped a planned appeal against his sentence.The former Wham! singer intended to mount... more info

Reuters — LONDON (Reuters) - Jailed British singer George Michael has abandoned an application for bail, the Press Association reported on Friday. more info

The Independent — Robbie Williams was miming to George Michael's version of Freedom when he filmed the video for his debut single - a cover version of the former Wham! star's solo hit. more info

The Mirror — Robbie Williams was miming to George Michael's version of Freedom when he filmed the video for his debut single - a cover version of the former Wham! star's solo hit. more info

Gigwise — Court spokesperson confirms... more info