George Michael News from July 2002
July 31, 2002
George Michael Warned Single Could Be 'Professional Suicide'
"Shoot the Dog" is still in the news:
Fox Hit 'American Idol' Mixes Music, Meanness
Some highly complimentary comments on George are in "Fox
Hit 'American Idol' Mixes Music, Meanness."
Versace Photos
Sonja has added the Versace photos of George in File 13 of The
George and Kenny Files. You can also see a recent George leaving his
London house pic in the news file.
July 30, 2002
George Michael Faces Public Test
The CNN article "George
Michael faces public test" starts out with "British pop
singer George Michael is about to discover whether the controversy surrounding
his new song has damaged his career." I guess we'll hear the answer
soon.
July 29, 2002
"Shoot the Dog" in the News
Another Pop Idol is on George's heels.
July 27, 2002
What Are You up to, George?
What
are you up to, George? Yes, I've been asking that question a lot lately.
;-) That article is from YOGfriend Melanie, who also sends us: "George
Michael hat Angst vor amerikanischen Attacken."
DotMusic Newsletter
George's new video is the top story in this week's DotMusic
newsletter.
New Fan-Created Site
Ticia wrote in to tell us about her site Star
People GM. This French site has news, lyric translations, a biography,
links, discography, and many more features.
July 26, 2002
Radio ignores George Michael single
Despite the controversy and media attention, this headline says it all:
"Radio
ignores George Michael single."
Links Update
I have added more than 50 links to the following categories:
Discography Update
I have also updated the Discography pages:
July 25, 2002
"Shoot the Dog" in the News
Here are some new and some old links:
 "Shoot
the Dog" CDs
I was looking at the Amazon links and noticed that Amazon is no longer
carrying the second "Shoot the Dog" single but CDNOW still is
listing it.
"Honorary Guide"
Here is more information on George's latest award:
2004 Olympics Song
I'm starting to lose track of which articles I've published so I hope
these are new ones!
Scrambled Trivia
"Careless Whisper" is the answer to the Scrambled
Trivia link for July 24. I'm hoping it's still available for a few
more hours so you all can see it.
Links Updated
I am in the process of updating the links section. I am quite a few months
behind but will try to catch up. I have added more than 30 links to the
following categories:
On UBid This Week
A few George Michael photos are also available from UBid .
July 24, 2002
"Shoot the Dog" in the News
Miscellaneous
George is mentioned in the following articles:
On UBid This Week
A few George Michael photos are also available from UBid.
July
23, 2002
Release Date of "Shoot the Dog"
Marjolein tells us that Aegean lists
the release date of "Shoot the Dog" as July 29. On-line retailers
are listing later dates.
"Shoot the Dog" in the News
"Shoot the Dog" is still creating a stir:
My Worst Week
Just how bad was this program?
2004 Olympics Song
Here are a few more articles on George's possible 2004 song
for the Olympics:
July 22, 2002
2004 Olympics Song
The Olympics song is still getting press attention around the world:
San Francisco Examiner
Jason says that George is featured in the Sunday issue of the San Francisco
Examiner.
Most Attractive Man
Carin tells us that George is now number one on the list of "Most
Attractive Man" in Hello!
July 19, 2002
2004 Olympics Song
The Olympics song is now the hot topic of conversation:
Boy George on "Shoot the Dog"
Boy George once again has a
few words about our George.
Michael Jackson is Wrong
George's Polydor deal is mentioned in "Michael
Jackson is Wrong."
July 19, 2002
2004 Olympics Song
In the recent Capital FM interview, George spoke about writing the theme
for the Olympics in Greece:
"Shoot the Dog" in the News
The following are articles having to do with the recent controversy over
"Shoot the Dog."
Most Attractive Man
YOGfriend Melanie writes in to tell us that we should vote for George
as "Most
Attractive Man" in Hello! As of this writing, he's in
second place behind Jude Law.
My Worst Week
From what I've read "My Worst Week" sounds like it was one
of the worst shows:
July 18, 2002
My Worst Week
Viewers
are voicing their opinions about the recent "My Worst Week"
program featuring George.
Earnings Fire Up Intel, Apple Boards
What do "Faith" and Intel have in common? Find out in "Earnings
Fire Up Intel, Apple Boards."
Pre-Order
"Shoot the Dog"
"Shoot the Dog" will be available in stores on August 12, but
you can pre-order it today!
July 17, 2002
Capital FM Interview
Check out the picture of George on the Capital
FM home page and don't miss out on the audio
and interview transcript.
Hey, George! Ever consider doing an interview with Yours Only George?
Pre-Order
"Shoot the Dog"
"Shoot the Dog" will be available in stores on August 12, but
you can pre-order it today!
George Michael Fears for his Safety in the U.S.
Okay, I think the news stories are finally slowing down:
Why You Gotta have Faith ... Occasionally
"Why
You Gotta have Faith ... Occasionally" is a review of the profile
of George on My Worst Week.
July 16, 2002
By George, He's Popular
More from the story that won't end:
Miscellaneous
George is mentioned in the following articles:
July 15, 2002
George in the News
YOGfriend Bev tells us:
1. George will be on Capital FM
Radio (London) on Tuesday morning, on the Breakfast Show.
2. "My Worst Week" will be on BBC1 UK TV on Tuesday evening (10.35 pm
I think).
July 13, 2002
Song Flap Makes Michael Feels Unsafe In U.S.
George says he's concerned about returning to the U.S. after the controversy
of "Shoot the Dog."
(Well, my question at the chat, which wasn't asked, was in regard to
whether George thought he could safely return to the U.S. I guess I have
my answer.)
July 12, 2002
"Shoot the Dog" News
Here is more information:
July 11, 2002
Chat Transcript
Thanks to Gaters for posting the chat
transcript in the message board!
More Stars than Clothes
George recently was seen at a Versace show:
"Shoot the Dog" News
Just when I thought the news was beginning to slow down, I found:
Michael Jackson
George is mentioned in this article on Michael Jackson's Sony problems:
Isolation
Chamber.
July 10, 2002
MTV Chat Information
MTV UK has sent me this exclusive fansite press release:
WHAT? George Michael's 'Shoot the Dog' & Exclusive Web chat
WHERE? www.mtv.co.uk
WHEN? 'Shoot the Dog' - ONLINE NOW
Exclusive Webchat - Wednesday July 10th @ 7pm
Exclusive premiere of George Michael's new video and live web chat on
www.mtv.co.uk
"Shoot the Dog" News
Here are more articles:
July 9, 2002
"Shoot the Dog" News
The articles keep coming:
July 8, 2002
"Shoot the Dog" in Weblogs
The following are some of the weblogs on "Shoot the Dog" -
July 7, 2002
"Shoot the Dog"
Here is some more "Shoot the Dog" news:
July 6, 2002
"Shoot the Dog"
Here is some more "Shoot the Dog" news:
July 5, 2002
CNN Talkback Live Transcript
Thanks to Sonja for the link to the CNN
Talkback Live Transcript.
Chat Information
For more information on the chat, check the following sites:
"Shoot the Dog"
Here is some more "Shoot the Dog" news:
July 4, 2002
"Shoot the Dog"
Here is some more "Shoot the Dog" news:
July 3, 2002
Singer George Michael Sets the Record Straight On the Controversy Surrounding
His Latest European Single/Video, "Shoot the Dog"
Normally, I would simply post a
link to this press release, but because of the importance of the message
to those who visit the site, I am going to post the message from George
in its entirety.
NEW YORK--(ENTERTAINMENT WIRE)--July 3, 2002--The song and video in question,
"Shoot The Dog", is definitely not an attempt to express anti-American
sentiment, nor an attempt to condone the actions of Al-Qaida. I have lived
with an American citizen for the past six years, and have had a home there
for the past 10. And I would never knowingly disrespect the feelings of
a nation, which has suffered so much loss, so recently, for any reason.
The debate which I hope to encourage by lampooning the relationship between
our two leaders (and I think it is fair to say that lampooning is principally
an American invention, born out of a desire for true democracy), is one
that I think would protect all of us, but it would seem that neither the
British nor American governments are keen to have us raise our voices,
or ask a few simple, terrifying questions:
Saddam Hussein is without question now capable of changing the face of
the planet. The level of destruction possible if this madman is cornered
is too awful to put into words. So what should we do? Do we hope that
time and his age will remove him from us all (don't forget, he is in his
sixties, and God may smile on us in that respect), or do we bomb Iraq
and hope to get rid of his regime right now? And, most frightening of
all, if we do go looking for him, and succeed, isn't it possible that
he will behave as he always has, like the bad guy in some tacky movie,
sat in a room with nothing to lose and a few terrifying red buttons at
his fingertips. Isn't that almost inevitable?
I do not believe this is melodrama. I believe this is the most important
decision that our respective Government's have ever had to make on our
behalf's. I cannot speak for America, I would not presume to, but there
is no doubt that here in the UK, we are not being asked what we think.
Like many of you over there in the States, we are just praying that Tony
and Dubya know more than we do, because prayer is all that appears to
be allowed.
"Shoot the Dog" is simply my attempt to contribute to the public
debate that I feel should be taking place regarding Iraq and Saddam Hussein.
I have tried to convey my message with humor, because the public is rightfully
scared of these issues, and humor has often been a useful aide to political
debate. And believe me, however irreverent I may be of Mr. Blair and Mr.
Bush, my intentions are genuinely to do something, however small, to protect
all of us, the people I love, and the people you love, from a disaster
that we have the power to avoid.
The record was never intended for American release, for the precise reason
that I felt it could be misread in this very way, and it makes me truly
sad that this press statement has been necessary. Once again, no offense
to Americans was intended, but politicians are humans, not Gods, and God
knows, there has never been a more important time to remember that than
now.
Sincerely,
George Michael
MTV Chat Information
MTV UK has sent me this exclusive fansite press release:
WHAT? George Michael's 'Shoot the Dog' & Exclusive Web chat
WHERE? www.mtv.co.uk
WHEN? 'Shoot the Dog' - ONLINE NOW
Exclusive Webchat - Wednesday July 10th @ 7pm
Exclusive premiere of George Michael's new video and live web chat on
www.mtv.co.uk
As if watching a robot George keeping ladies on leashes in his last video,
'Freeek', wasn't enough, Mr Michael has gone a step further into the bizarre
with his new video, 'Shoot The Dog'.
Let's just say it features cartoon versions of Tony Blair and George W.
Bush getting jiggy, plus cameos from Geri Halliwell, David Beckham and
Saddam Hussein. The rest you can see for yourself by clicking on www.mtv.co.uk
And of course, MTV UK and Ireland is the only place to see the 'Shoot
The Dog' video on telly this week. It's not even on the radio yet!
But wait there's more. MTV has partnered up with Internet service provider
Tiscali to bring you an exclusive webchat with George Michael on Wednesday,
July 10 at 7pm. So make sure you log on at www.mtv.co.uk and chat online
with the one and only George Michael.
"Shoot the Dog" Video
T@mir has the video at www.Spicevideos.com.
Faith in George
"Shoot the Dog" continues to get a lot of press:
July 2, 2002
Michael's Video Lampoons the Blairs
"Shoot the Dog" is really hitting the press now:
YOGfriend Sonya also says you can see STD on the hour every hour on MTV
Europe. You can see STD on line at http://www.mtve.com/european
Navdeep also points us to:
CHAT WITH GEORGE MICHAEL
We're giving you the chance to speak to the man himself. MTV has partnered
up with Internet service provider Tiscali to bring you an exclusive web
chat with George Michael on Wednesday 10th July at 8pm CET.
So make sure you're online on Wednesday. The video is an outrageous bit
of political satire, so don't miss out on this very special hour with
George Michael. See you back here on Wednesday. http://www.mtve.com/european
George's 3rd Birthday of 2002
YOGfriend Pat says:
It seems George is up to 3 birthdays this year. The New York Daily News'
Your Star (astrology) page has George listed.
CELEBRITY PROFILE
George Michael, pop sensation of the 80s and 90s, is a tender-hearted
Cancer who used his music for charity when needed. He could rise to the
occasion again this year, as world politics create situations that pull
on his heartstrings. His ties to supermodels could come into play, as
glamour will be big for him this summer.
July 1, 2002
Mirror World Exclusive Interview
Don't miss George's
interview in the Mirror today. (Thanks, Arkady!)
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