Tag Archives: George Michael

George Michael Tempts with Talk of New Single and Tour

By MacKenzie Wilson | Posted on March 24th, 2011

I have to say it’s really nice seeing George Michael back out there again. His new song, a robotic cover of New Order‘s “True Faith,” has hit the UK charts.

Chart Report: Red Nose Day Brings Mixed Rewards For George Michael

By Fraser McAlpine | Posted on March 21st, 2011

The story of this week’s chart is one of surprising highs, surprising lows, and those four songs that were stuck in pole position last week descending slowly, and in perfect formation.

Music Roundup: I’m Not a ‘Tormented Weirdo,’ Says Phil Collins

By MacKenzie Wilson | Posted on March 8th, 2011

It seems that there’s been some misunderstanding surrounding Phil Collins‘ recent retirement. As we reported last Friday (March 4), FHM magazine said that the 60-year-old English musician would like to give his body a proper ...

George Michael Talks Candidly About Jail and Covering New Order

By MacKenzie Wilson | Posted on March 7th, 2011

With his brief prison stint finally behind him, George Michael is speaking out about his experience while gearing up for a return to music.

The Most Cringe-Worthy UK Celebrity Moments of 2010

By MacKenzie Wilson | Posted on December 17th, 2010

When it comes down to it, celebrities are human beings, too. They make mistakes just like us. Right?

George Michael Set To Judge Simon Cowell’s American ‘X Factor’?

By Kevin Wicks | Posted on December 16th, 2010

Will troubled pop vet George Michael be a judge on Simon Cowell‘s talent show X Factor when it arrives in the U.S. next fall?

Roundup: Simon Cowell’s Comeback Plans for Ross, Michael

By MacKenzie Wilson | Posted on November 3rd, 2010

Simon Cowell can sometimes come off as a warm and fuzzy guy, despite his tough exterior as seen on American Idol and Britain's X Factor. He's helped countless music hopefuls launch their careers to international stardom, while ...

‘Freedom’ Rings for George Michael

By MacKenzie Wilson | Posted on October 11th, 2010

Cheers to George Michael! The ex-Wham! pop singer was released from prison on Monday, just four weeks shy of completing an eight-week sentence for a drug-fueled car crash in July.

Jailed George Michael Refutes ‘Special Treatment’ Gossip

By MacKenzie Wilson | Posted on October 4th, 2010

Here at Anglophenia, we've quietly rallied around George Michael during his time in the slammer, ultimately wishing the ex-Wham! pop star only the best as he serves an eight-week sentence for his drug-fueled car crash this past ...

Paul McCartney Pens Letter for Incarcerated George Michael

By MacKenzie Wilson | Posted on October 1st, 2010

I've always thought of Sir Paul McCartney as a real gentleman. He seems like a genuinely nice guy, doesn't he? He's almost always charming in the press and that cheeky smile four decades on is still a keeper.