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23:49 on December 25 2016
George Michael, Pop Superstar, Has Died at 53
New York Times — Mr. Michael was an icon of pop music who infused his social commentary with a dance-club beat. more info
04:30 on December 26 2016
Watch George Michael Perform Live: 5 Memorable Videos
New York Times — From a duet in 1985 with Elton John at Live Aid to “Careless Whisper†in 2008, a look back at the singer’s skills as a live performer. more info
17:44 on December 26 2016
George Michael Wrestled With Fame. Frank Sinatra Had Some Advice.
New York Times — When the young singer spoke out about his concerns over “major exposure,†the older legend stepped in with a suggestion: “Loosen up. Swing, man.†more info
22:58 on December 26 2016
An Appraisal: George Michael Mattered Beyond the Music
New York Times — Mr. Michael made turning out hits look easy. But there was an uneasiness just below the surface as he grappled with weightier things, like sexuality. more info
15:18 on December 27 2016
George Michael's Former Partner 'Heartbroken' Over Singer's Death; Music Catalog Streams Increase Over 3,000%
Yahoo! Music — Michael was found dead on Christmas Day. He was 53. more info
17:15 on December 27 2016
Pentatonix Climbs to No. 1 and George Michael’s Streams Soar
New York Times — The a cappella group’s holiday album hit the top of the Billboard album chart, and listeners flocked to streaming services to remember the English singer. more info
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Ex-Wham singer George Michael dies
BBC News - UK — Singer George Michael has died aged 53, his publicist says. more info
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George Michael: Tributes for pop superstar
BBC News - UK — Tributes are paid across the world to pop superstar George Michael, who has died aged 53. more info
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George Michael death: Family 'touched' by tributes
BBC News - UK — George Michael's family and friends say they are "touched" at tributes after the star's death. more info
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George Michael's career of music evolution
CNN Showbiz — Entertainment journalist Holland Reid says that George Michael evolved from pop stardom with Wham!, club music and into a Blue-eyed Soul singer.
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01:10 on December 26 2016
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RIP George Michael
The Quietus — Singer dies aged 53 more info
01:31 on December 26 2016
The sun goes down on beloved pop star George Michael
CNN Showbiz — The 1980s pop icon George Michael died Sunday, leaving his fan base shocked and saddened by the sudden news.
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06:34 on December 26 2016
1997: George Michael comes out on CNN
CNN Showbiz — The late singer George Michael talks about how his sexuality influenced his song writing.
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Smash Mouth completely butchered its tribute tweet to George Michael
Consequence of Sound — The band's Twitter account misspelled 'Michael,' wrote "you will me missed," and slapped their logo on an image of the late singer. more info
22:00 on December 26 2016
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George Michael's partner Fadi Fawaz says the pop star died alone
CNN Showbiz — The partner of late British pop musician George Michael has told of how he found the star dead in bed on Christmas Day.
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16:24 on December 27 2016
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George Michael dies at 53; pop singer was half of duo Wham! before successful solo career
L.A. Times - Entertainment — George Michael, the English singer-songwriter who shot to stardom as a teen idol in the 1980s as half of the pop duo Wham! and went on to become one of the era’s b... more info
23:38 on December 25 2016
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00:45 on December 26 2016
George Michael dies: The world reacts to the loss of a legend
L.A. Times - Entertainment — The Internet was in shock Sunday as it learned of the sudden passing of pop music legend George Michael. Michael passed peacefully at home over the Christmas holiday,... more info
01:44 on December 26 2016
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Pop icon George Michael dies at 53
USA Today Music — The musician passed away peacefully at home on Christmas.
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07:42 on December 26 2016
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When George Michael visited TV's 'Eli Stone' it wasn't just a hallucination
L.A. Times - Entertainment — Pop superstar George Michael, who passed away Sunday at the age of 53, was known and beloved for his hit records and phenomenal live performances. But in 2008, h... more info
15:57 on December 26 2016
Revisit George Michael's joyful 'Carpool Karaoke' ride with James Corden
USA Today Music — The two appeared in an early version of the segment for a British charity.
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18:26 on December 26 2016
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George Michael brought Detroit sound to '80s pop
USA Today Music — The British star died at home Sunday, leaving a catalog of music influenced by Motor City.
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15:04 on December 27 2016
19:48 on December 27 2016
Mariah Carey Pens a Touching Tribute to Late Friend and "Genius" George Michael
PopSugar UK —
Since George Michael's untimely, tragic death from heart failure on Christmas Day, there has been an outpouring of love for his life and work from his family members and... more info
22:15 on December 27 2016
Relive the Brilliance That Is James Corden and George Michael's Carpool Karaoke Video
PopSugar UK —
At this point, James Corden's viral "Carpool Karaoke" video series is all but iconic thanks to superstar guests like Mariah Carey, Adele, and Justin Bieber (among many, ... more info
23:00 on December 25 2016
George Michael dead: Singer dies peacefully at home aged just 53
The Mirror —
His publicist broke the news in a statement issued at 11pm, saying he died at home over the Christmas period
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23:06 on December 25 2016
George Michael dead at 53: Live updates as world-famous superstar singer's death announced on Christmas Day
The Mirror — The global singing sensation "passed away peacefully at home" according to his publicist in a statement issued at 11pm on Christmas Day more info
23:34 on December 25 2016
Devastated George Michael fans point out heartbreaking significance of time of his death in tributes to star
The Mirror —
It was announced at 11pm tonight that the singer has died aged 53
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23:35 on December 25 2016
George Michael dies at 53; pop singer was half of duo Wham! before successful solo career
L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — George Michael, the English singer-songwriter who shot to stardom as a teen idol in the 1980s as half of the pop duo Wham! and went on to become one of the era’s b... more info
23:36 on December 25 2016
George Michael's health battles and brushes with death as star passes away aged 53
The Mirror —
The singer, who died peacefully at his home, almost succumbed to pneumonia in 2011 and was seriously injured in car crash
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23:48 on December 25 2016
George Michael Dies 'Peacefully At Home' Aged 53
MTV.co.uk News — The ex-Wham! singer joins David Bowie, Prince and more in a year of shock music legend losses... more info
23:57 on December 25 2016
'Last pictures' of George Michael: Reclusive singer seen dining with friends months before death
The Mirror —
His publicist broke the news in a statement issued at 11pm, saying he died at home over the Christmas period
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23:58 on December 25 2016
George Michael's glittering music career was dogged by his turbulent personal life
The Mirror —
The former Wham! star, who sold more than 100million records, died peacefully at home aged just 53
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00:26 on December 26 2016
George Michael's Wham! bandmate Andrew Ridgeley pays tribute to his 'beloved friend'
The Mirror —
The former Wham! singer died peacefully at his home aged just 53
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00:29 on December 26 2016
Elton John leads the star-studded tributes to George Michael after he dies aged 53
The Daily Mail — Elton John has paid tribute to his close friend George Michael in an emotional post after his tragic death on Christmas day. more info
00:36 on December 26 2016
George Michael's most famous hits as star dies at home aged just 53
The Mirror —
The former Wham! singer was best known for singing Last Christmas with the pop group Wham!
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00:40 on December 26 2016
George Michael's death 'unexplained but not suspicious' say police
The Mirror —
The 53-year-old, who rose to fame as a member of Wham! and had chart-topping hits including Last Christmas, died peacefully at home, his publicist said
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00:41 on December 26 2016
Watch George Michael give emotional account of near-death pneumonia ordeal
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The singer, who died peacefully over Christmas aged 53, had to learn to walk again after his battle with pneumonia in 2011
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00:45 on December 26 2016
George Michael dies: The world reacts to the loss of a legend
Chicago Tribune — The Internet was in shock Sunday as it learned of the sudden passing of pop music legend George Michael. Michael passed peacefully at home over the Christmas holiday, t... more info
00:45 on December 26 2016
George Michael dies: The world reacts to the loss of a legend
L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — The Internet was in shock Sunday as it learned of the sudden passing of pop music legend George Michael. Michael passed peacefully at home over the Christmas holiday,... more info
00:59 on December 26 2016
Death of George Michael's mother 'had a huge impact on him' reveals singer who worked with the star
The Mirror —
Former Wham! star George has been found dead at his home, aged just 53
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01:24 on December 26 2016
George Michael's 4 best music videos
Chicago Tribune — From neon fingerless gloves to aviator sunglasses paired with a chain-draped leather jacket, British singer George Michael, who died at home in England at the age of 53, ... more info
02:10 on December 26 2016
Why are so many celebrities dying in 2016? George Michael and Rick Parfitt joins long list of our best-loved stars
The Mirror — A host of well-loved stars have died in the past eight months, including music legend Prince, comedy star Victoria Wood, superstar David Bowie and actor Alan Rickman more info
02:14 on December 26 2016
George Michael Dead at 53, Watch Him Perform on American Idol in 2008 (VIDEO)
Mjsbigblog — Beloved British pop star George Michael died Sunday at 53. Watch him perform with the American Idol season 7 Top 12 in 2008.
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02:54 on December 26 2016
George Michael life in pictures: From Wham to world superstardom and a glittering career spanning three decades
The Mirror —
The singer, who sold more than 100million records, died peacefully at home aged just 53
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05:59 on December 26 2016
Chart-topping, stylish singer George Michael dies of heart failure at 53
Chicago Tribune — George Michael's moment of liberation followed what seemed at first to be a time of deep humiliation. He was blessed with extreme good looks and an exquisite voice, attri... more info
06:10 on December 26 2016
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George Michael was apologetic in possibly his last performance before his death
The Mirror —
The star died on Christmas Day
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08:48 on December 26 2016
Watch live as fans create vigil outside George Michael's home as they pay tribute to the star
The Mirror — The star died on Christmas Day more info
09:47 on December 26 2016
Boy George pays tribute to George Michael in heartbreaking post: 'The sadness today is beyond words'
The Mirror —
The Wham! singer passed away aged 53 over the Christmas period
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10:52 on December 26 2016
'Oh do shut up' Kirstie Alsopp and Kay Burley in BIG Twitter spat over George Michael death reporting
The Mirror —
The Location, Location, Location host blasted Sky News' reporting of the Wham! singer's passing
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11:23 on December 26 2016
11 Times George Michael Was The Perfect Performer
MTV.co.uk News — The Wham! and solo singer has left a legacy of music that will be cherished for decades to come more info
11:33 on December 26 2016
Princess Diana 'almost outed George Michael to young Prince Harry', BEFORE he revealed his sexuality publicly
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A 2014 autobiography claimed that an eight-year-old Harry overheard Diana saying of the singer, 'isn't it a shame he doesn't like the ladies?'
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12:32 on December 26 2016
Sex, drugs and self-destruction: The dark side of George Michael he couldn't fight
The Mirror —
The singer has had a hugely successful but turbulent career
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13:49 on December 26 2016
George Michael: A very British superstar
The Mirror —
A global legend of gigantic scale and reach; 100 million albums sold yet genuinely, often uncomfortably anti-establishment
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14:21 on December 26 2016
The life and work of George Michael: How star changed the music scene forever
The Mirror —
The Wham! singer had a huge impact in the world of pop - and its likely his legacy will live on and on
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15:21 on December 26 2016
'It's George Michael's Last Christmas' Gaz Beadle mocks late Wham! star in tasteless 'tribute' tweet
The Mirror —
The Geordie Shore star blasted 'disrespectful' for now-deleted tweet
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15:45 on December 26 2016
When George Michael visited TV's 'Eli Stone' it wasn't just a hallucination
L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Pop superstar George Michael, who passed away Sunday at the age of 53, was known and beloved for his hit records and phenomenal live performances. But in 2008, h... more info
16:00 on December 26 2016
R.I.P. George Michael
KEXP Seattle — Even on its way out, 2016 continues to take from us the things we love. Yesterday, we lost George Michael. The 53-year old pop singer reportedly “passed away peacefully... more info
16:10 on December 26 2016
Nile Rodgers filmed George Michael documentary at his home days before he died
The Daily Mail — Producer Nile tweeted his shock as he was pictured filming a documentary about the star in his Hampstead pad in north London two days before. more info
17:05 on December 26 2016
The life and times of George Michael: How little Georgios Kyriacos Panayiotou became a worldwide superstar
The Mirror —
We look back on the fascinating life of the late singer
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17:19 on December 26 2016
George Michael's own tormented life stole his potential before his death ever could
The Mirror —
George Michael died peacefully at his home on Christmas Day aged just 53
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18:07 on December 26 2016
George Michael's partner 'will never forget' heartbreaking moment he found singer dead on Christmas morning
The Mirror —
Fadi Fawaz discovered the star's body - and says he'll "never stop missing" him
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18:22 on December 26 2016
George Michael was a trailblazer who refused to conform when moral hypocrites chose to ridicule his lifestyle
The Mirror —
Mirror music critic Gavin Martin saw the Wham! legend on his farewell tour in 2008 - and was blown away by his talent
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19:20 on December 26 2016
George Michael planned Boxing Day dinner with Wham! singer Shirlie Holliman and her family before tragic death
The Mirror —
The Faith star was expected to dine with one half of Pepsi and Sherlie over the festive period
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19:23 on December 26 2016
Top 10 essential George Michael tunes to celebrate the life of a music icon
The Mirror —
Mirror music critic Gavin Martin reveals his Top 10 George Michael tracks
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20:27 on December 26 2016
George Michael's best quotes from an iconic career spanning more than three decades
The Mirror —
George Michael died at home on Christmas Day aged just 53
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20:28 on December 26 2016
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George Michael's ex-girlfriend Kathy Jeung remembers 'hilarious' and generous star after tragic death
The Mirror —
The singer's former lover has opened up in an emotional post on social media
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22:57 on December 26 2016
Why have so many celebrities died in 2016? Liz Smith, George Michael and Rick Parfitt join long list
The Mirror — A host of well-loved stars have died in the past eight months, including music legend Prince, comedy star Victoria Wood, superstar David Bowie and actor Alan Rickman more info
23:01 on December 26 2016
George Michael revealed his father never praised him and told him he couldn't sing in heartbreaking interview
The Mirror —
The Wham! legend first developed his love of music as a child and wrote his first song aged just six
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23:06 on December 26 2016
George Michael Spotify streams soaring as fans rediscover the tragic star's hits
The Mirror —
Spotify say streams of his music were up 3158 per cent globally on December 26 compared to Christmas Day
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23:30 on December 26 2016
George Michael's death at a tragically young age robs us of a true pop star
The Mirror —
The Wham! legend died at his home on Christmas Day aged just 53
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23:32 on December 26 2016
Brian May pens touching tribute to George Michael - "Sing with Freddie and the angels"
The Mirror —
The musician passed away at his home in Goring-on-Thames on Christmas Day
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George Michael's boyfriend Fadi Fawaz pictured at the singer's home on Christmas Eve on last night together
The Mirror — The singer was found dead in bed by his partner on Christmas Day more info
11:54 on December 27 2016
A record label boss turned down George Michael's first attempt at music - but it was the best thing that ever happened
The Mirror —
Wham might just have ended up as a ska band and not the pop behemoths behind Club Tropicana if things had worked out differently
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15:15 on December 27 2016
Producer Nile Rodgers was filming upcoming George Michael documentary at star's home just two days before he died
The Mirror —
The Get Lucky hitmaker was 'stunned' by the tragic news about the Wham! singer
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19:30 on December 27 2016
George Michael revealed he would love to marry and have children in poignant interview when he was just 21
The Mirror —
The music legend died peacefully at his home on Christmas Day aged just 53
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20:11 on December 27 2016
Generous George Michael set to leave huge chunk of his £100million fortune to charities
The Mirror —
Childline, the Terrence Higgins Trust and Macmillan Cancer Support, who all received lump sums of money from the altruistic Wham! star, are expected to be left a portio... more info
22:33 on December 27 2016
George Michael's friends and family hit out at accusations he was hooked on heroin when he died
The Mirror —
The star is being mourned by millions of fans all over the world after he died 'peacefully in his sleep' from heart failure on Christmas Day
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23:18 on December 27 2016
George Michael to be 'buried next to beloved mum' in family's private plot
The Mirror —
The pop legend tragically passed away on Christmas Day aged just 53
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02:57 on December 28 2016
Inside George Micheal's stunning house in Goring-On-Thames where pop icon "passed away peacefully"
The Mirror —
The Wham! legend previously let the public see inside the renovated 16th century property
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03:27 on December 28 2016
George Michael's family and close friends "touched beyond words" by outpouring of support following singer's death
The Mirror —
The statement also said there were "no suspicious circumstances surrounding his death"
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09:04 on December 28 2016
George Michael's reclusive final months: Star shut himself away from family
The Mirror —
The iconic Wham! singer was found dead on Christmas day
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13:19 on December 28 2016
George Michael's cousin left heartbroken after the singer died DAYS before they got to finally 'make peace'
The Mirror —
Andros Georgiou had made plans to meet up with the Wham! singer before the New Year
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15:25 on December 28 2016
Inside the bitter feud tearing George Michael's family apart
The Mirror —
Relatives claim he shut them out before his death, which they only learned about on the news
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22:03 on December 28 2016
George Michael has left three full albums of unreleased music in his private collection
The Mirror —
Fans mourning the singer's death aged just 53 may not get to listen to the music that perfectionist George did not want released
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03:07 on December 26 2016
Pop icon George Michael dies at 53
Detroit Free Press — The musician passed away peacefully at home on Christmas.
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07:13 on December 26 2016
George Michael brought sounds of Detroit into pop of the '80s
Detroit Free Press — The British star died at home Sunday, leaving a catalog of music influenced by the Motor City
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