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George Michael coin unveiled by the Royal Mint
Late British singer-songwriter George Michael is being honored with a personalized collectible coin.
Britain's Royal Mint said on Feb. 26 the new coin, which depicts Michael wearing his trademark sunglasses, pays tribute to the music star's 1987 hit solo single "Faith."
Officially approved by Michael's estate, it was designed by artist and sculptor Sandra Deiana.
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Fairy tales, ‘Last Christmas,’ Mariah Carey festive staples
The holiday season brings together two favorite habits: reading traditional fairy tales and listening to Christmas carols from the golden age of pop music.
City Pop: The soundtrack to Japan’s boom years goes viral
Tel Liyanto wasn't alive during Japan's 1980s boom, but she loves the "timeless" City Pop hits of the era, now going viral thanks to a new generation of young, international fans.
George Michael Tribute | Athens | January 10
"Fastlove," a London production hailed as the best tribute right now to the late pop superstar George Michael (1963-2016), featuring his greatest hits from his Wham days and his brilliant solo career, will be on stage with its original cast at the Galatsi Olympic Hall as part of the Christmas Theater cultural program. Doors open at 9 p.m. and tickets cost 10-54 euros.
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George Michael: Post-mortem into singer’s death ‘inconclusive’
A post-mortem examination into the cause of George Michael’s death was “inconclusive” police have said.
The star died aged 53 on Christmas Day at his home in Goring-on-Thames, Oxfordshire.
Where is WHAM!’s Andrew Ridgeley now?
George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley were the two artists that became known as the band WHAM! The story is more or less known. Especially for George Michael it could be argued that his life was movie material.
But what happened to Andrew Ridgeley after WHAM! disbanded in 1986, and where is he now?
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George Michael passed away at age of 53
BELGRADE - World's famous pop singer George Michael passed away at the age of 53, according to a report from the Press Association agency.
The agency said citing the singer's agent that "George Michael passed away peacefully at home."
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George Michael dead at 53 of heart attack!
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Pop icon George Michael dies aged 53
British pop star George Michael, who rose to fame with the band Wham! and sold more than 100 million albums in his career, has died aged 53.
"It is with great sadness that we can confirm our beloved son, brother and friend George passed away peacefully at home over the Christmas period," his publicist said in a statement.
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British pop star George Michael dies aged 53
British pop star George Michael, who rose to fame with the band Wham! and sold more than 100 million albums in his career, has died aged 53, his publicist said on Dec. 25.
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