X-Factor kicks off George Michael / Wham! week Sat., 21s NOV Bouffant hair? Check. Leather jacket? Check. Stonewash jeans? Check. Impossible to reach high notes? Check… it could only be Wham week! This Saturday night our finalists will be embracing the decade that gave us the poodle perm, fingerless gloves and shoulder pads to perform some classic hits from one of the biggest duos of the era. With hits such as Club Tropicana, Careless Whisper and the Wham! Rap, plus pop legend George Michael’s back catalogue to choose from, we’re sure this live show will be a pure pop fest! Get ready to don your favourite leg warmers and dance around your living room people!... Or is that just us?
November 18th, 2009 "December Song" Preview As a special treat before its full release on December 13th, watch a sneak preview of George Michael's "December Song (I Dreamed Of Christmas)" animated music video.
November 4th, 2009 George Presents Award to DJ Jonathan Ross George Michael led the salutes to U.K. TV and radio personality Jonathan Ross at the annual Music Industry Trusts' Award ceremony, held Monday night, 2nd Nov., at London's Grosvenor House Hotel. Awarded the accolade in recognition of his services to music broadcasting, Ross was presented with the prestigious award by George Michael. "Jonathan and I are from very similar stock," said Michael before welcoming Ross to the stage. "We have some very similar aspects to our careers in that we both still have our hair, we're both still on the telly and we're both adored by public and press alike." Holding his award up to the crowd, Ross said, "…it's what it represents and I'm touched and I don't feel worthy."