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NEWS ABOUT: George Michael

George Michael stories: 6 news summaries

(Newser) - For the demanding bride-to-be who thinks a DJ just doesn't cut it, top-notch live entertainment can be had—for a few million dollars. The New Zealand Herald runs down the best paid wedding singers:
  1. Rolling Stones: These aging rockers garner upwards of $8 million for a private audience,
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entertainment • Paul McCartney • Elton John • Rolling Stones • list • Amy Winehouse • singer • Jennifer Lopez • Christina Aguilera • Kylie Minogue • George Michael • Leona Lewis • weddings • private concert

George Michael Busted After
Car Crash

He's detained on suspicion of DUI,
but not charged

Aug 15, 09 7:41 AM CDT
(Newser) - George Michael was arrested on suspicion of driving drunk or drugged after his Range Rover slammed into the back of a truck on a British highway last night, the Sun reports. Police, however, released him 6 hours later without charge. The singer, who just got his license back in June... More »

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drunk driving • celebrity • car chase • Britain • George Michael • reckless driving

 George Michael 
 Charged in Drug Bust 

Singer gets 'caution' from British police

Sep 21, 08 11:35 AM CDT
(Newser) - George Michael was arrested in a London public restroom on drug possession charges Friday and let off with a caution, the BBC reports. The singer, 45, is accused of having crack cocaine, among other drugs. Though possession can mean up to 7 years in prison, UK law allows for “... More »

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drugs • London • arrest • crack cocaine • George Michael

Illinois Man
Calls Home a Church, Saves $80K in Taxes

Locals suspicious of religious conversion

Jul 18, 08 11:22 AM CDT
(Newser) - An Illinois man has declared his home a church, knocking $80K off his property taxes in the bargain, the Chicago Tribune reports. George Michael says he got an online pastor's degree and transformed his $3 million lakefront estate into a house of worship so his disabled wife and daughter could... More »

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religion • church • Illinois • George Michael • Armenian • Lake Bluff

 Concert Sales 
 Slump as Gas
 Prices Climb 

Pump prices on top of tickets breaking the bank

Jun 29, 08 11:27 AM CDT
(Newser) - Soaring gas prices are turning down the volume on ticket sales for this year’s summer tours, Rolling Stone reports. Major festivals like Bonnaroo and Coachella didn’t sell out—a rare occurrence—while top acts like George Michael, Maroon 5, and Stevie Wonder are facing difficulty finding fans. That... More »

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music • music industry • Stevie Wonder • Madonna • Radiohead • ticket sales • George Michael • Maroon 5 • Bonnaroo • summer tours

Fans Pray It's
No Careless Whisper

George Michael announces first US
tour in 17 years

Mar 24, 08 9:46 PM CDT
(Newser) - UK pop icon George Michael will embark on his first US tour in 17 years this summer, NME reports. Scheduled to coincide with his upcoming "Twenty Five" album, the 20-show trip will kick off in California in June and include visits to Los Angeles, Vancouver, and Madison Square Garden... More »

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music • United States • pop music • tour • Madison Square Garden • Britain • George Michael

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