CNN Showbiz — Veteran sports anchor George Michael died early Thursday after a two-year battle with cancer, according to his former TV station. more info

AngryApe — He gets embarassed at his former band's image more info

NME — Courtney Love, George Michael, Prince Harry also given short odds more info

Guardian Music — Christmas music engenders festive feelings and raises hackles in equal measure. But what about some live harp as you shop? Audio: Instore music: 'It's very calming and soothing'The sound of Noddy Holder belting out the opening bars of Slade's Merry X... more info

AngryApe — He wants the X Factor pair to join him for dinner more info

Yahoo! Music UK — world entertainment news - George Michael appears to have underestimated his own popularity - his latest single is set to score low in the Christmas music chart because his record label didn't stock shops with enough CDs. more info

Guardian Music — A towering example of Paul MacInnes' abilities, the pick of this week looks at beginnings with distinct elements and main riffsIf there is any one quality I have brought to the game of Readers Recommend since becoming its steward, it's the following:... more info

Perez Hilton — They should have had someone at the ready with a censor! It's George Michael - anything can happen! The Wham! man got the BBC in trouble this morning after letting his dirty mouth fly on the air. The station was forced to apologize after George drop... more info

Guardian Music — Zack de la Rocha utters F-word during breakfast-time performance of song vying with X Factor winner's tune for Christmas No 1The BBC apologised today after US rock band Rage Against the Machine - battling with The X Factor winner Joe McElderry to be ... more info

Singer George Michael apologises to BBC Radio 2 listeners after he swears live on Chris Evans's show. more info