George Michael
George Michael to write songs about his near-death experience
Submitted by Kiran Pahwa on Tue, 01/31/2012 - 10:35
London, Jan 31 : George Michael is penning down a series of new songs inspired from his near death experience with pneumonia.
The 48-year-old on Monday sent a series of tweets telling songs that he is on holiday with boyfriend Fadi Fawaz at an undisclosed location in the "southern hemisphere."
George Michael had 'different' Christmas
Submitted by Kiran Pahwa on Wed, 12/28/2011 - 03:22
London, Dec 28 - Singer George Michael says this year's Christmas was very "different" following his recovery from pneumonia.
The 48-year-old was suffering from pneumonia in December, but following his recovery he is feeling better than ever and particularly enjoyed the festive period with his loved ones, reports contactmusic. com.
I feel amazing, says George Michael after recovering
Submitted by Kiran Pahwa on Tue, 12/27/2011 - 09:22
London, Dec 27 - Singer George Michael says he is feeling amazing after battling a severe bout of pneumonia and thanked doctors and nurses in Vienna, Austria, where he was treated.
The 48-year-old looked frail and admitted that the respiratory illness had almost taken his life.
George Michael thanks doctors for saving his life after battling pneumonia
Submitted by Kiran Pahwa on Sat, 12/24/2011 - 10:30
London, Dec 24 : An emotional George Michael thanked his doctors vehemently for saving his life on Friday.
The 48-year-old star said he had come through `the worst month of my life' after falling ill while preparing for a concert in Vienna.
Michael to return home for holidays
Submitted by Kiran Pahwa on Sat, 12/17/2011 - 02:31
London, Dec 17 - Singer George Michael will return home for Christmas after battling a severe bout of pneumonia in an Austrian hospital.
The 48-year-old has been receiving treatment in Vienna after falling ill with lung infection.
The singer initially feared he would have to spend the holidays in the clinic but his partner insists Michael is on the mend and will soon be well enough to fly back to Britain.
George Michael out of danger and showing ‘significant improvement’
Submitted by Kiran Pahwa on Thu, 12/01/2011 - 11:05
London, Dec 1 : George Michael, who was admitted to the hospital after he suffered from pneumonia, has been moved from intensive care after showing signs of recovery.
According to sources at the hospital, the 48-year-old singer has made a “significant improvement”.
Michael’s boyfriend Fadi Fawaz and his family will now be able to join him at his bedside in Vienna, Austria.
George Michael recovering from pneumonia
Submitted by Kiran Pahwa on Wed, 11/30/2011 - 09:41
Los Angeles, Nov 30 - Singer George Michael, who was admitted to a hospital for severe pneumonia, is recovering, says his publicist.
Certain media reports claimed that Michael is "at death's door" and suffering from more serious problems than pneumonia, but his publicist says that there is no truth in the reports.
George Michael’s family in bedside vigil as he battles pneumonia
Submitted by Kiran Pahwa on Tue, 11/29/2011 - 12:47
London, Nov 29 : George Michael's family has been constantly at his bedside, monitoring his health and rendering emotional support as the singer struggles to recover from severe pneumonia.
Reportedly, the singer, who is being treated in hospital in Vienna, Austria, is responding to treatment and `slowly improving'.
George Michael cancels all tour dates
Submitted by Kiran Pahwa on Sun, 11/27/2011 - 03:28
London, Nov 27 : Singer George Michael has cancelled the remaining dates of his 2011 tour as he battles pneumonia, says representative.
The "Faith" hitmaker, 48, was hospitalised in Vienna, Austria Wednesday and was diagnosed with the potentially deadly lung infection, reports express. co. uk.
George Michael ‘wakes up’ after being struck with pneumonia
Submitted by Kiran Pahwa on Fri, 11/25/2011 - 11:41
London, Nov 25 : Singer George Michael, who was recently struck down with pneumonia, has woken up, raising hopes of fans for his recovery.
The 48-year-old star is being treated in Austria’s AKH hospital after he was taken there from a private home in the city after his condition deteriorated.
The ‘Careless Whispers’ singer ‘woke up’ at lunchtime.
George Michael responding to treatment
Submitted by Kiran Pahwa on Fri, 11/25/2011 - 08:47
London, Nov 25 - Singer George Michael, suffering from pneumonia, is making good progress and responding well to the treatment, says a friend.
The 48-year-old singer, who is currently on his Symphonica Tour, was hospitalised Monday in Vienna, Austria, and is being treated by medics in a private house, reports contactmusic. com.
George Michael down with pneumonia, cancels concerts
Submitted by Kiran Pahwa on Thu, 11/24/2011 - 09:00
London, Nov 24 - Singer George Michael has been forced to cancel a number of concert dates after being diagnosed with pneumonia.
The 48-year-old was hospitalised Monday in Vienna, Austria, and had to cancel his gig in the city as well as a concert in Strasbourg, France.
He also cancelled two performances in Cardiff, Wales, which were due to take place later this week, reports contactmusic. com.
George Michael postpones concerts due to pneumonia
Submitted by Kiran Pahwa on Thu, 11/24/2011 - 08:03
London, Nov 24 : George Michael has been forced to postpone a string of concert dates after being diagnosed with pneumonia.
The 48-year-old singer was hospitalised in Vienna, Austria, where he was scheduled to perform on Monday.
Due to his continuing medical treatment, his planned gig in France, and concerts in Cardiff this week have all been postponed.
George Michael sings for Elton John's charity
Submitted by Kiran Pahwa on Tue, 11/08/2011 - 03:14
London, Nov 8 - Singer George Michael organised a star-studded charity bash to help raise funds for veteran singer Elton John's charitable organisation.
The "Careless Whisper" singer took to the stage at the Royal Opera House in London in front of celebrity guests like Kylie Minogue, Melanie Chisholm, funnyman David Walliams and Elton himself.
George Michael’s fans mistake Timberlake for his boyfriend at London concert
Submitted by Kiran Pahwa on Mon, 10/31/2011 - 13:12
Washington, Oct 31 : Justin Timberlake has reportedly upset George Michael's admirers after they mistook him for the British singer's new boyfriend at his concert in London.
I was scared of touring: George Michael
Submitted by Kiran Pahwa on Sun, 10/23/2011 - 07:34
London, Oct 23 - Singer George Michael says he was terrified of touring for 17 years because he didn't know how to deal with fame he had achieved.
The 48-year-old was "freaked out" by the worldwide sales of his 1987 debut solo album "Faith".
George Michael terrified to tour for 17 years because of his success
Submitted by Kiran Pahwa on Sat, 10/22/2011 - 13:44
Washington, Oct 22 : George Michael refused to tour for 17 years because he was terrified of his huge solo success.
The 48-year-old singer refused to go on the road for all these years because he was so “freaked out” by the worldwide sales of his 1987 debut solo album ‘Faith’, that he had no idea how to deal with the level of fame he had achieved.
George Michael wants peace of mind
Submitted by Kiran Pahwa on Wed, 08/31/2011 - 02:29
London, Aug 31 - Singer George Michael says he is searching for "peace of mind" following his split from boyfriend Kenny Goss.
Michael revealed last week he had split from Goss more than two years ago and has now admitted that he is still struggling to get over the separation, reports contactmusic. com.
George Michael reveals ‘great pain’ following Kenny Goss break-up
Submitted by Kiran Pahwa on Mon, 08/29/2011 - 11:05
Washington, August 29 : George Michael has opened up about his split from longtime partner Kenny Goss for the first time, telling fans that he has been suffering "great pain" and is still "searching for peace of mind".
The `Faith' singer admitted earlier this month that he and Goss had separated over two years ago, despite denying the split rumours on U. K. TV series The Wright Stuff in March.
George Michael splits from boyfriend
Submitted by Kiran Pahwa on Wed, 08/24/2011 - 04:35
London, Aug 24 : Singer George Michael, who denied rumours of his separation earlier this year from boyfriend Kenny Goss, confessed that they are no longer together.
The 48-year-old singer says that he still thinks fondly of his ex-businessman partner.
"My battles with substances are well documented and my partner went through similar problems with drink," femalefirst. co. uk quoted Michael as saying.
Debbie Harry was my first crush: George Michael
Submitted by Kiran Pahwa on Wed, 07/20/2011 - 07:57
London, July 20 Popular singer George Michael says his first crush was singer Debbie Harry when he was a teenager and it happened even before he realised he's gay.
Michael, 48, told Debbie, 66, about his feelings when he met her at the Lovebox music festival in London, Sunday, reports femalefirst. co. uk.
Hack victim George Michael thrilled about News of the World shutting down
Submitted by Kiran Pahwa on Fri, 07/08/2011 - 09:59
London, July 8 : British musician and singer-songwriter George Michael, who has often featured in ‘News of the World’ exposes, is thrilled that the tabloid is shutting down, insisting that the announcement is “a fantastic day for Britain”.
According to reports, News of the World reporters had unearthed details about Michael’s DUI arrest last year by illegally hacking his phone.
George Michael planning comeback tour
Submitted by Kiran Pahwa on Thu, 05/12/2011 - 11:02
London, May 12: Pop legend George Michael is planning his way back to the music scene with a 47-date tour of Europe that will see him accompanied by a symphony orchestra.
“I felt it was really what I want to do as an artist,” the BBC quoted him as telling reporters at the Royal Opera House in central London.
"I am really not interested or excited by repeating former successes," he said.
George Michael to record song for Kate-William wedding
Submitted by Kiran Pahwa on Tue, 04/12/2011 - 08:31
London, April 12 : Singer George Michael has chosen a song for Prince Williams and Kate Middleton as a wedding gift.
"I think I've chosen a song for William and Kate. Suffice to say it's a beautiful song and it was never a single so chances are u don't know it," Michael posted on the microblogging site Twitter.
"But I think it's a perfect fit. It was written in the 70s by a genius," he said.
George Michael hints he may tour once more
Submitted by Kiran Pahwa on Tue, 03/22/2011 - 12:20
London, Mar 22 : George Michael has hinted he could tour once more.
The singer vowed to never tour again back in 2008 but now seems to have had a change of heart.
Dismissing critics of new single ‘True Faith’ he wrote online: "The album will sell great and the tour will sell out,” reports the Sun.
In 2008, the singer said of gigs in London: "I want to stop doing this at its peak." (ANI)
