George Michael News

The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP), a professional membership organization of songwriters, composers and music publishers, announces its Top Holiday Songs for 2017. According to an ASCAP analysis of streaming and terrestrial radio data, 1994's 'All I Want For Christmas Is You,' written by Walter Afanasieff and Mariah Carey, moves to #1, joining enduring Christmas classics like 'A Holly Jolly Christmas'(written by Johnny Marks, 1962) and 'Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow'(written by Sammy Cahn and Jule Styne, 1945), at the top of the charts. (Check out ASCAP's interview with Afanaseiff about writing 'All I Want' at http://bit.ly/2k8S9E0)

New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents the reigning Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin. She is both a 20th and 21st century musical and cultural icon known the world over. The undisputed Queen of Soul has created an amazing legacy that spans six decades, from her first recording as a teenage gospel star. Her many classics include (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman, Chain of Fools, I Never Loved a Man (The Way I Love You) ; her own compositions Think, Daydreaming and Call Me ; her definitive versions of Respect and I Say a Little Prayer ; and I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me), her worldwide, chart-topping duet with George Michael.

Beginning today, December 1, two of the most popular Amazon Original holiday playlists will premiere brand new tracks to help listeners get into the festive spirit.

This new and expanded edition of the 2015 FELIZ NAVIDIVA showcases the hilarious comic stylings and tight-knitted teamwork of Kay Sedia, with her fellow Chico's Angels, Frieda Laye and Chita Parol, as well as, sturdy support from their Boss Man. Director Kurt Koehler spoofs (with co-spoofer Kay Sedia's alter-ego Oscar Quintero) a number of songs, slickly weaving the tunes into a cohesive (and funny) behind-the-scenes, most entertaining battle of a Christmas drag revue.

Marisha Wallace is taking over the role of Effie White, alongside Moya Angela and Karen May, in the West End Dreamgirls from 20 November, after being one of the Effie alternates. She's also performing two London concerts at Charing Cross Theatre on 3 December to celebrate the release of her debut album, Soul Holiday.

The legendary cast of Legends in Concert, the longest-running show in Las Vegas at Flamingo Las Vegas, will greet the season with the debut of its holiday show on Monday, Nov. 20. Just as the Radio City Rockettes have become synonymous with the holiday season in New York City, the annual holiday show at Legends in Concert has become part of the famous festivities in Las Vegas for both tourists and locals.

George Michael fans are being warned to prepare for an unforgettable evening celebrating the global superstar.

The Reissue of The Late George Michael's Iconic album, 'Listen Without Prejudice Vol.1' Featuring the newly reworked fan favorite track Fantasy (Official Video) ft. Nile Rodgers 'George Michael: Freedom' will air this Saturday/October 21 at 9pm ET/PT on Showtime.

Australian up-and-coming alt-pop artist Bobi Andonov possesses one of those rare powerhouse voices that both punches you in the gut and tears at your heartstrings. His debut single, Apartment is equal parts soulful and soul-crushing, with the young singer-songwriter radiating a full spectrum of emotions pain, sadness, longing all impeccably delivered through a smooth, almost effortless falsetto.

Park Square's new staging of the perennial favorite Of Mice and Men begins next month. The popular education production will offer a limited number of public performances this season.

This Today, October 20th, the late George Michael will inspire a new generation to Listen Without Prejudice Vol. 1 upon the reissue of his second solo album in various vinyl and digital editions.

In celebration of the album's reissue, Sony Music together with Channel 4 and BBC Worldwide have commissioned George Michael: Freedom a stunning new film, narrated by George.

This Friday, October 20th, the late George Michael will inspire a new generation to Listen Without Prejudice Vol. 1 upon the reissue of his second solo album in various vinyl and digital editions.

The Foundation for the Palm Springs Unified School District is proud to announce that Grab Your Seat: Icons & Idols, its annual benefit concert, will be held on Thursday, January 18, 2018 at 7 PM at the Richards Center for the Arts (formerly Palm Springs High School Auditorium, located at 2360 Ramon Road in Palm Springs). The concert is a musical tribute to Janis Joplin, Freddie Mercury, George Michael, and Prince, and is presented by Michael Childers with Frank Goldstin. Tickets are $125 for front orchestra seating, $95 for middle orchestra and $75 for rear orchestra and may be purchased by calling 760-416-8455 or going to grabyourseat.net.

In celebration of the album's reissue, Sony Music together with Channel 4 and BBC Worldwide have commissioned George Michael: Freedom a stunning new film, narrated by George.

Today, SHOWTIME announced the newest film to join its growing slate of music specials and documentaries, GEORGE MICHAEL: FREEDOM, premiering on Saturday, October 21 at 9 p.m. ET/PT on-air, on demand and over the internet.

Whitney Houston fans are in for a treat this Autumn when The Greatest Love of All: The Whitney Houston Show starring Belinda Davids returns to the UK and Ireland for a second tour after wowing local audiences in 2016.

The first posthumous single from George Michael, 'Fantasy' has been released. While not entirely a new tune, the song was originally the B-side of a 1990 Michael's release

On last night's LATE LATE SHOW, when James shared how he fell into a boy band wormhole recently, Liam Payne shows up with The Filharmonic to challenge Corden's claim that boy bands are superior to solo artists, settling it with a riff-off

St Helens Theatre Royal is preparing for an Autumn season of mellow fruitfulness - as well as fantastic music, hilarious comedy, beautiful ballet, Beatles, Blues Brothers and no fewer than TWO pantomimes.