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"He was very particular on vocal sound. There was a particular tone that he liked”: One of George Michael’s backing singers on why she was one of the very few female vocalists who was able to record with him

Jo Garland confirms that it’s her voice that you can hear singing the re-recording of Patrice Rushen’s Forget Me Nots refrain on Fastlove

MusicRadar

The timeless impact of "Father Figure"

One of Michael's biggest hits from "Faith," the song gains new meaning in a different onscreen context

Salon

Wham!’s Last Christmas remains top of UK singles chart for another week

Duo’s festive record made history when it became Christmas No 1 two years in a row

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Wham! remain top of UK charts with Last Christmas

Michael Buble’s Christmas album was number one in the album charts.

Evening Standard

Graphic designer creates George Michael 'tribute with twist' using 12,000 screws

The tribute took roughly 90 hours to make

Evening Standard

Graphic designer creates George Michael ‘tribute with twist’ using 12,000 screws

The tribute took roughly 90 hours to make.

The Independent UK

Andrew Ridgeley wants to 'elevate' Wham!'s legacy

Andrew Ridgeley doesn't like fame but thinks it would be "irresponsible" not to act as a "representative" for Wham! in the wake of George Michael's death.

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Last Christmas reaches UK Christmas Number One for the second year in a row

Andrew Ridgeley says George Michael would have been "utterly delighted" that 'Last Christmas' has become such a classic.

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Wham!’s Last Christmas is festive No 1 for the second year running

Band’s hit single topped the charts after a fierce battle with Mariah Carey, Gracie Abrams and Tom Grennan, while a Keir Starmer protest song made the Top 40

The Independent UK

Wham!’s Last Christmas is Christmas No 1 for second year running

Duo’s Andrew Ridgeley celebrates success of song that is ‘almost as much a part of Christmas as mince pies, turkey and pigs in blankets’

The Guardian - UK

Wham! make chart history as Last Christmas takes second festive number one crown

The Christmas classic first secured the coveted title last year after it was originally released in December 1984.

Evening Standard

Mariah Carey, Tom Grennan and Wham! in bid for Christmas number one

Sales and streams from the last week are to be counted and announced on BBC Radio 1’s The Official Chart show on Friday.

Evening Standard

I went behind the scenes of Wham!'s Last Christmas and here's what I found

I've been on location in the Swiss resort where Wham! filmed their Last Christmas video as we celebrate 40 years of the beloved song.

WhatToWatch

The top music documentaries to watch this Christmas (and where to find them)

Give Christmas Top of the Pops and The Two Ronnies the swerve this year with our pick of essential festive music viewing

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Evening Standard

Last Christmas by Wham! tops vote for song to mark start of festive season

The hit, which took 39 years to become a Christmas number one, topped the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra’s poll.

The Guardian - UK

Wham! Last Christmas Unwrapped review – special TV to give your heart to

This winter warmer is so much more than just a deep dive into one of the greatest festive tunes – it’s an astonishing tribute to the genius of George Michael

TechRadar

I’m a Sabrina Carpenter fan – here are 5 scenes from her Netflix Christmas special that'll surprise you

A Nonsense Christmas with Sabrina Carpenter is one of Netflix's best Christmas shows. These are my five standout moments from the holiday variety special.

Evening Standard

Pepsi & Shirlie on the legacy of Wham's Last Christmas at 40: 'It's everything'

EXCLUSIVE The pair were backing singers and dancers for Andrew Ridgeley and George Michael’s ’80s pop duo and appear in a new BBC documentary celebrating the beloved song’s milestone anniversary

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The Guardian - UK

Wham! return to No 1 ahead of Christmas chart battle next week

Last Christmas replaces Gracie Abrams’ That’s So True in the top spot as festive classic celebrates its 40th anniversary

Salon

Elton John: Legalizing weed was wrong

“I maintain that it’s addictive,” John says

Tom’s Guide

How to watch 'Wham!: Last Christmas Unwrapped' online from anywhere

Was it going to be called "Last Summer"? Who got the royalties? Watch the "Wham!: Last Christmas Unwrapped" documentary online, on TV and from anywhere in the world to find out.

Evening Standard

Andrew Ridgeley says George Michael wanted to ‘define Christmas’ through song

Chart-topping single Last Christmas celebrated its 40th anniversary earlier in the month.

MusicRadar

“It was a huge disappointment when it didn’t make it to number one”: 40 years on, the story of Wham!’s Last Christmas

A tale of vast ambition, misfired masterplans, tragedy, heartbreak and happiness at last!

Evening Standard

Wham! star Andrew Ridgeley reveals why he's missing from Last Christmas music video scene as song turns 40

Musician says making the video was ‘great fun’ but production team made a serious error of judgement

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12 typography lessons I’ve learned from music videos, from Kanye West to Lana Del Ray

From excessive type to hand-lettering, these music videos all teach us something about typography.

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