George Michael News from April-June 2001
June 30, 2001
Celebrity Profile
Obviously, this
astrologer doesn't know anything about George Michael:
"George Michael is a Cancer with his moon in Leo, the
sign of the entertainer. Being in the limelight is always a primary goal
for Cancers with this chart. Mercury and Venus are both in changeable
and outgoing Gemini, favorably aspecting his moon. Therefore, displaying
plenty of outward energy is his main characteristic, as opposed to being
the usual introspective Cancer. This allows Michael to be at home in the
public eye."
Joseph Kahn: The man behind the camera
This
article mentions George as an influence for Joseph Kahn, a Korean
American music video director.
June 29, 2001
Ure Organizing AIDS Concert
George is once again mentioned in regards to the Live Aid
2 concert, this time in:
Parties without tears Entertaining
Who does George call when he's planning a party? Find out
in "Parties
without tears Entertaining."
June 28, 2001
The Final
Fifteen years ago today, Wham! performed its final concert.
As George said then, "How can you end Wham! any more perfectly than
in front of 72,000 people, still good friends, with a record at number
one?"
Trigger (Former AEGEAN Group)
Tom sends us the following information about Trigger:
Trigger, one of George Michael's first signings to Aegean
records, have now completed their debut LP and you can download an exclusive
track and purchase the album at www.triggermusic.co.uk.
The album features George Michael on the warm summer track 'Chameleon.'
The album was never released on the Aegean label due to the tragic death
of guitarist Jim Thomas but it is finally available via the band's own
website. Go to www.triggermusic.co.uk
for further information.
Michael Alexander De Marco
Speaking of new acts, up and coming singer Michael Alexander
De Marco contacted me and asked that I tell you that he has a new website
at http://www.KissMyFace.homestead.com/Michael.html
June 27, 2001
Live Aid 2
Thanks to Angelo and others, we know that George may be
performing at "Live Aid 2." More information can be found at:
Retro power returns
"REMEMBER the days of yore, when Madonna was a virgin,
George Michael was straight, and Bananarama was cool?" Find out more
in "Retro
power returns."
Working Assets Sponsors "Equality Rocks" Concert
to Further Support for Gay and Lesbian Rights
George is briefly mentioned in "Working
Assets Sponsors "Equality Rocks" Concert to Further Support
for Gay and Lesbian Rights."
Don't Put Your Son On The Stage
George is mentioned for supporting Stephen Gately when he
came out, according to "Don't
Put Your Son On The Stage."
June 26, 2001
George's Birthday
George's birthday was mentioned in:
MARGI CLARKE; The soap star bubbles with excitement for
Bill Clinton's sexy nose and a cup of tea
Margi Clarke is listening to a CD
by George Michael.
 June
25, 2001
Happy Birthday, George
Happy Birthday to you.
Happy Birthday to you.
Happy Birthday, dear George.
Happy Birthday to you.
(Sung off-key by me.)
The
Sunday Mail the Associated
Press, The Sun,
and Yahoo!
also wish George a Happy Birthday.
Star Birthday
You can read George's Sunday Mirror horoscope in "Star
Birthday."
This Day in Music
From This Day
in Music:
"Georgios Panayiotou Wham!, 1984 UK No.1 single 'Wake
Me Up Before You Go Go', 1st solo No.1 single 1984 UK & US 'Careless
Whisper', plus 7 other UK No.1 singles and over 10 other UK top 40 hits'."
We check out the latest gear: LEMON LIGHTS
Remember George in the 80s when his hair was highlighted
blonde? Well, "We
check out the latest gear: LEMON LIGHTS," makes a little comment
about that:
"A final word of warning: don't use these products
if you have dark hair: George Michael may have got away with it but you
won't."
Putting the sex in homosexuality
George is briefly mentioned in "Putting
the sex in homosexuality."
You Are Where You Eat
George gets a mention in "You
Are Where You Eat."
The Diary Live Aid 11
In "The
Diary Live Aid 11," George is mentioned.
GHOSTLAND Interview With The Angel
George is mentioned in "GHOSTLAND
Interview With The Angel."
June 24, 2001
New Message Board
Yours Only George has now switched over to its new
message board. Give it a try.
June 23, 2001
Popstars Promote Pooch Appeal
"Popstars
Promote Pooch Appeal" is yet another article about the fundraising
event for Battersea Dogs Home.
June 22, 2001
47,500 hot dogs
"47,500
hot dogs" is a slightly longer article than yesterday's "Hot
dogs pose for charity," and includes a quote from George.
Pandora
According to the article, "Pandora,"
George's neighbours also don't like his roof:
"While George Michael listens without prejudice to
his neighbours' complaints about some 'tacky' home improvement plans at
his extravagant home in Goring, Pandora's spies reveal that Mr Michael's
other residence is far less sumptuous. Unlike the swimming pool, cocktail
bar, and gym that the Thameside property boasts, in Hampstead the superstar
has his very own corrugated iron roof. Whether it impresses his celebrity
friends is unclear, but we're told it's 'very annoying' when it rains.
The heart bleeds."
Take five: the daily news quiz
George is one of the answers in "Take
five: the daily news quiz."
Eminem's Crew Has Familiar Message: Don't Take Us Literally
In "Eminem's
Crew Has Familiar Message: Don't Take Us Literally," it says:
"On the Dre-produced "Ain't Nuttin But Music" — whose
beat deviates only a hair from that of "The Real Slim Shady" — Eminem
takes aim at his usual targets (Christina, Britney, Everlast, etc.) while
his crew extends the bash list to include Whitney Houston, Destiny's Child,
Jesse Jackson, Baha Men and George Michael."
'I came to England to break free'
A George look-a-like gets mentioned in "'I
came to England to break free.'"
June 21, 2001
Hot dogs pose for charity
Is there any truth in the theory that dog owners look like
their pets? Is there more than a passing resemblance between Geri Halliwell
and her shihtzu, Harry, and between George Michael and his labradors or
Sir Elton John and Dennis, his border terrier? All three stars have joined
a number of other celebrities in a fundraising campaign for Battersea
Dogs Home which will further research into the tricky question. Find out
more in "Hot
dogs pose for charity," which includes a portrait of George's
dogs Hippy and Mo.
Today In Music: A look back at popular music
According to "Today
In Music: A look back at popular music" -
"In 1994, a British court upheld George Michael's 15-year
contract with Sony Records. Michael said he would appeal. Sony later released
Michael from his contract and he signed with the Dreamworks SKG label."
George Michael annoys the locals
"George
Michael annoys the locals" and "Star
hedges bets" are two more articles about George's quest for some
privacy.
Celebrity Birthdays
For those of you who don't know, George is one of many celebrities
celebrating
his birthday this week.
June 20, 2001
Vote for George in VH1's What's My 20 - Cover Me
Please vote for George's cover of "Don't Let the Sun
Go Down on Me" in VH1's What's
My 20 - Cover Me.
George brings Club Tropicana
home
This is London has two articles about George's pool plans:
What is your favourite Wham! song?
This is London is also asking: What
is your favourite Wham! song?
It's a Scream
Geri once again mentions George in an interview, this time
for "It's
a Scream." Speaking of Geri, George is mentioned in the article,
"Now
Geri DOESN'T want her picture in the paper Singer attacks photographer."
The Almanac
From UPI
for June 25:
Those born on this date are under the sign of Cancer. They
include French composer Gustave Charpentier in 1860; Broadway producer
George Abbott in 1887; English novelist and critic George Orwell, author
of "1984," in 1903; movie director Sidney Lumet in 1924 (age
77); actress June Lockhart in 1925 (age 76); civil rights advocate James
Meredith in 1933 (age 68); actor Jimmie Walker in 1948 (age 53); and pop
singers Carly Simon in 1945 (age 56) and George Michael in 1963
(age 38).
Up the Garden Path
George is mentioned in "Up
the Garden Path."
June 19, 2001
George Michael Turns London Home Into 'Club Tropicana'
George's pool area is once again getting a lot of press:
Covers
America Online has a section on Covers.
For those of you without America Online, it says:
'Faith'
Original: George Michael
Cover: Limp Bizkit
Uncovered: Both singers were arrested -- George in 1998 for performing
lewd acts in a public restroom and Fred in 1999 for kicking a security
guard in the head.
June 18, 2001
Fans who don't say pants to cast-offs
In "Fans
who don't say pants to cast-offs," George is mentioned for his
purchase of Lennon's piano.
Engineers get in tune
George's music was featured in a concert for the Royal British
Legion and Army Benevolent Fund, according to "Engineers
get in tune."
June 16, 2001
Desafinado Celebrates George's Birthday
From Nuno of Desafinado:
CHAT ONLINE
To celebrate George Michael 38th anniversary, on June 25th,
Desafinado invites you to join us in a GM chat meeting. The chat will
be celebrated here on the night of 24th June until 25th. We count with
your presence!
DESAFINADO KARAOKE CONTEST
But the celebration of George Michael's birthday isn't just the chat online.
We are organizing also a karaoke. To participate it is enough you make
your interpretation of a George' song and record it in wav or mp3 format.
The send it to westwood@netc.pt.
The recording should not have more than 1 minute nor to occupy more than
600 Kb. The 3 best records will won a Wham! Best Of - If You Where There
VCD. The winners ceremony will be in the chat online, 24th June. So don't
waste your time, record right now your song and I'm sure you'll enjoy
and, certainly, you will win!
June 15, 2001
Gay Pride Songs
Charles tells us:
AOL members can vote for "Freedom" as one of the all time
best "Gay Pride Songs".
What is your favorite gay pride anthem?
'Believe' -- Cher 6%
'West End Girls' -- Pet Shop Boys 0%
'Come To My Window' -- Melissa Etheridge 7%
'April Fools' -- Rufus Wainright 1%
'Groove is in the Heart' -- Deee-Lite 3%
'Freedom 90' - - George Michael 3%
'You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real)' -- Sylvester 2%
'I Will Survive' -- Gloria Gaynor 12%
'She Works Hard for the Money' - - Donna Summer 0%
'I Kissed a Girl' -- Jill Sobule 3%
'We Are Family' -- Sister Sledge 15%
'I Am What I Am' -- Gloria Gaynor 18%
'YMCA' -- Village People 1%
'It's Raining Men' -- The Weather Girls 16%
'Vogue' -- Madonna 5%
Total votes: 158
Warhol Exhibit
According to a This
Is London article, George has most likely been invited to a preview
party for an exhibition of Warhol black-and-white paintings at the recently
refurbished gallery, Hamiltons. The exhibit is open from 25 June to 27
July.
June 14, 2001
Entertainment Highlights in History
Entertainment
highlights during the week of June 17-23:
"In 1994, singer George Michael lost his lawsuit against
Sony. He claimed that his 15-year contract with Sony was unfair because
the company could refuse to release albums it thought wouldn't be commercially
successful."
All Aboard For A Race To The French Riviera
George's home is briefly mentioned in "All
Aboard For A Race To The French Riviera."
"Sir Elton John is a fan of the fishing village turned
playboys' paradise. So is the Duke of York. Geri Halliwell fled there
after the Spice Girls split and stayed at George Michael's pounds 2 million
villa, the infelicitously named Chez Nobby."
June 12, 2001
McIntyre's latest a pure pop gem
Joe McIntyre (from New Kids on the Block) is compared to
George in the review, "McIntyre's
latest a pure pop gem."
"The warbly 'We Don't Wanna Come Down' and the single 'Rain' both
evoke George Michael at his best, while 'Walkin' My Baby Back Home' sounds
like a bouncy Elton John."
Stage-managed chaos from the beastly boys
George is once again mentioned in a Limp Bizkit article, this time, "Stage-managed
chaos from the beastly boys."
June 11, 2001
Eminem faces ban from US radio
In "Eminem
faces ban from US radio," the author mentions other banned songs,
including:
"I Want Your Sex: In 1987, watchdogs ruled that George
Michael's top five hit could only be heard after 9pm."
A Pliable Boom
George is referenced in "A
Pliable Boom" as the "least surprising self-outing since
George Michael."
Rhythm Day
According to a This
Is London article:
At: Rhythm Sticks
22 Jul 2001
Imagine the sounds of Primal Scream, Jamiroquai, Seal, George Michael,
Tom Jones and Skunk Anansie all on one amazing bill. A blistering conclusion
to the Rhythm Sticks week, featuring a stellar line-up of some of the
hottest drumming names around. Venue: Queen Elizabeth Hall. Time: approx
14.00-20.30. Tickets:
£10.00 for the day.
June 10, 2001
Limp Bizkit
George is mentioned in the following Limp Bizkit articles:
"Young Guns"
On Richy's
MP3 Page, you can download the video for "Young Guns."
June 9, 2001
Can hairy politicians be trusted?
An article entitled "Can
hairy politicians be trusted?" mentions George:
"Politicians tempted to sport stubble like pop star George Michael
should think again, according to a new survey."
Blow-dry
Want a hair cut like George? Check out "Blow-dry"
to find out where George gets his hair done.
June 8, 2001
New Yours Only George Message Boards
Yours Only George has new
message boards. Give them a try.
June 7, 2001
VH1 What to Watch
On Sunday, June 10
Behind The Music: 1987
It was the year 80's excess reached critical mass and rock n' roll led
the party. In 1987, the stock market swelled, scandal reigned and pop
music turned a blind eye. 1987 saw heavy metal go light ... and hip hop
go white. In a sea of party rap and peroxide pop, music critics finally
found their saviors. Then, black Monday signaled a sobering end to America's
lost weekend. 1987 was a year that saw the rise of the Hair Bands, the
comeback of The Grateful Dead and the marriage of music and politics exemplified
by bands such as U2 and R.E.M. Also features interviews and or clips of
George Michael's "Sex" video, Guns 'N Roses, Public Enemy, The Beastie
Boys, Michael Jackson, Bruce Springsteen, Poison and Whitesnake. (Premieres
from 9 - 10 pm)
June 6, 2001
Elton's Still Standing as Cars Go on Sale
George is listed as one of the celebrities who has sat in
one of Elton's cars, according to "Elton's
Still Standing as Cars Go on Sale."
June 5, 2001
Sukhbir: Flying High
Barry writes in to tell us that the George Michael "Fastlove"
chair has been recreated by a little known British Indian Bhangra popstar
for his new video. Click here
and then click on Sukhbir: Flying High.
June 4, 2001
Soul Decision: No One Does It Better
According to this article, "Soul
Decision: No One Does It Better," Soul Decision has "George
Michael- style vocals." Then wouldn't George do it better? ;-)
No sanctuary
George is briefly mentioned in "No
sanctuary" as a patron of Nordoff-Robbins.
Divine Inspiration
The author of "Divine
Inspiration" mentions that singing group Divine has covered "One
More Try."
June 3, 2001
Media: New Media Diary
In "Media:
New Media Diary," it says:
"How ironic that Radio 1's emerging DJ starlet Nemone
- she currently follows Sara Cox in the mornings, in case you've never
heard of her - should start a daily SMS competition called 'I Want Your
Text'. The pun on "text" is astutely used to magnificent effect
by the BBC, yet again (see last week's item on its planned show The Joy
of Text), but Diary remembers a day in Radio 1's not-too-distant past
when the word 'sex' was still taboo. The double irony is that even the
George Michael song that clearly inspired Nemone to choose the competition
name was outlawed by Radio 1 all those years ago. How times have changed."
Review of Scream If You Wanna Go Faster
In a review of Scream
If You Wanna Go Faster, it says:
"They say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery,
so George Michael must be basking in the glow of Geri Halliwell's admiration."
Tom Jones in Tune with Pavarotti
George is briefly mentioned in "Tom
Jones in Tune with Pavarotti."
June 2, 2001
Survey - Creative Business: Louis Walsh, Pop Svengali
Ronon Keating's manager Louis Walsh is calling Ronan "the
next George Michael!" You can read about it in "Survey
- Creative Business: Louis Walsh, Pop Svengali."
Selling Sexuality
In "Selling
Sexuality," the reporter writes:
"If Rock Hudson's outing was the most tragic - on his
deathbed, a victim of AIDS, and of the Hollywood image-machine, which
used to keep homosexuals in the closet - George Michael's must rank as
the most humiliating. He was inspired by the 'cottaging' incident in public
lavatories in Los Angeles to write Outside, and the single - which featured
a policeman - was a hit. But he played safe next time, with a best-of
collection."
The Making of New Geri
Once again, George is mentioned in an article about Geri
- "The
Making of New Geri."
June 1, 2001
Happy Birthday, Yours Only George
Yours Only George is four years old today! I'd like to thank
all of the fans who continue to support this site and to all our advertisers
who keep it as a free service to the George Michael fans. I'd also like
to thank Shannon, because without her, there never would have been a Yours
Only George website. Thank you all for four great years!
Melanie
Webmaster
May 31, 2001
Entertainment Highlights in History
From Entertainment
Highlights in History:
"In 1987, British radio banned 'I Want Your Sex'' by
George Michael."
Out at Home, but not at Bat
It seems that George wasn't the only one outed against his
will. Check "Out
at Home, but not at Bat" for a brief George reference.
Geri's Blair-Faced Cheek
The article, "Geri's
Blair-Faced Cheek," mentions how Geri is once again popping up
everywhere to get publicity, with a reference to the recent Mirror
article.
Log: An idyll that was the Riviera
Looking for George in the Riveria? Read a tidbit about George
in "Log:
An idyll that was the Riviera."
Wanna Live by George?
George is briefly mentioned in "Property
News."
May 30, 2001
TV Documentary Needs George Fans' Help
This message was posted in the Classified Ads of Yours Only
George:
Urgent request - does anyone have or know of someone who
has one of the cassettes given out in China when Wham played there? We
urgently need one for a TV documentary. Please
email me if you have any info.
May 29, 2001
New Fan-Created Site - Songs for the Century
I just ran across a new fan-created site called Songs
for the Century. This French site includes news, biography, discography,
links, a message board, and more.
May 28, 2001
Summer Hits Weekend
Anonymous writes:
MTV Europe is going to do Summer Hits Weekend soon (Saturday
2 & Sunday 3 June). Go to the www.mtve.com
and vote for your favourite song in the Top 100 Summer Hits poll. There
are 3 songs by George and Wham! to choose: "Outside," "Fastlove"
and "Club Tropicana."
George: Geri's not very Spice
The Daily Record has picked up on the Mirror story about
Geri only using George for publicity in "George:
Geri's not very Spice."
Eighties weekender
Have a hankering to relive the 80s as your favorite celebrity?
You might want to read about the Eighties
Weekender.
May 27, 2001
Geri's Using Me to Sell Records
In the Mirror article entitled "Geri's
Using Me to Sell Records. I Never Hear from her Unless She Is Plugging
Something - George Michael's Furious Attack," it says George
is avoiding Geri at all costs.
The Music 356 article, "'User'
Geri Slated By George Michael," refers to the Mirror article.
Music365 asks:
Is Geri capable of treating a friend in this ruthless manner?
Is George being gullible - is this what he should have expected all along?
Do you think George should cross Geri off his party invite list for good
now? Click the link, tell us what you think!
You can write to Music365 at theman@music365.co.uk.
"Freedom 90 Unplugged"
On Richy's
MP3 Page, you can download the "Freedom 90" Unplugged rehearsal
video mpg.
May 26, 2001
"A Different Corner" and "Wham Rap"
On Richy's
MP3 Page, you can download "A Different Corner" & "Wham
Rap" live from Brixton.
May 25, 2001
'Somewhere Over the Rainbow' leads best songs of century list
George is mentioned twice in "'Somewhere
Over the Rainbow' leads best songs of century list." In "the
queerified list of the best songs from the last century," it says:
322. "Faith," George Michael
It's still hard to believe that George was the gay member of Wham! Since
his bathroom outing, he's become a faithful spokesman for our community,
unlike his former duet partner Elton "Slim Shady" John.
May 22, 2001
A Man of Many Parts
George is a "hair demigod"? To find out more,
read "A
Man of Many Parts" -- an article on how our “hair-part choices”
send out subconscious signals about who we are.
"Candle in the Wind" and "Love Machine"
On Richy's
MP3 Page, you can download "Candle in the Wind" (live from
The Final) and "Love Machine" (live from The Tube).
May 21, 2001
LA: down at heel in Beverly Hills
In "LA:
down at heel in Beverly Hills," it says fitness guru Cheryl Anker
organizes running tours around celebrity neighborhoods in Beverly Hills
and Hollywood. So has George taken up running you might ask. The article
reads:
We had arranged to meet by the corner of Beverly Drive
and Sunset Boulevard, next to the lush Will Rogers Memorial Park. This,
says Cheryl, was where George Michael was arrested for “lewd conduct”
by an undercover cop in 1998. We jog past the small nondescript public
lavatory, scene of the crime, before stopping at a plaque on a plinth
to read an inscription.
“I never met a man I didn’t like,” it quotes Will Rogers, the humourist,
as having said. “Can you you believe the irony of that?” asks Cheryl,
springing onwards.
May 20, 2001
New Site - Let's Go Outside
Let's Go Outside
is a new George Michael fan-created website. It includes links, chat room,
photos, and more.
May 19, 2001
George News via Geri
In an interview with Geri
Halliwell on Radio 1, it says:
"How's Mr [George] Michael?"
"Mr Michael is deep in studio at the minute. You're gonna get
an album out of him sooner or later! He's writing away!"
"Do you see him regularly, George?"
"I haven't seen him for a while, cos I've been busy. But actually, I called
him this morning - and he doesn't pick up his phone. But I think he's
in the middle of the studio, so we'll let him off."
Harry Halliwell's Diary
When Geri's dog starts getting news, it worries me a bit!
:)
From Harry
Halliwell's Diary:
"...Celebratory drinks in Met Bar afterwards. Geri
so hyper she doesn't notice me humping George Michael's leg under the
table."
May 18, 2001
Taking the Michael
Okay, you just gotta see this one. In "Taking
the Michael," Ant and Dec do a TV send-up of George on their
new show, Slap Bang.
"Credit Card Baby" and "Freedom"
On Richy's
MP3 Page, you can download "Credit Card Baby" & "Freedom"
live from Brixton.
May 17, 2001
VH-1's "100 Most Shocking Moments in Rock & Roll"
George Michael's bathroom bust comes in at #28 in VH-1's
"100 Most Shocking Moments In Rock & Roll." The program
premieres Monday, May 21, through Friday, May 25, from 10:00-11:00 p.m.
(ET/PT) each night. You can read more about it at Yahoo!
or Excite.
May 16, 2001
Review - Scream If You Want To Go Faster
In this review of Geri Halliwell's Scream
If You Want to go Faster, the reviewer writes:
"'Feels Like Love' sounds like the mutant offspring
of George Michael's 'Freedom.'"
Stella McCartney’s hot fashion flick
George is once again mentioned as a participant in Stella
McCartney's anti-fur film:
May 15, 2001
"Video Killed the Radio Star"
Danielle tells us: On Thursday, on VH-1's "Video Killed
The Radio Star" special, it showed a clip of George Michael, and it basically
mentioned the "Outside" video, and the controversy about it.
Food Style: Peas Please!
I just found it amusing that George was mentioned in an
article entitled "Peas
Please!"
"Jamie Oliver, the king of kitchen cool, serves them with pigeon
and includes them in risotto, Italian restaurateur Antonio Carluccio features
them in delicious pasta dishes (below), while Alison Price, party organiser
to the stars including Sir Elton John and George Michael, recommends them
in a cold soup for a summer lunch party."
The Blonde Bombshell
In "The
Blonde Bombshell," columnist Muriel Gray learned a lesson via
George:
"She had learned a salutary lesson as a young columnist for the
Mirror when she attacked singer George Michael. 'Just for a laugh because
it had a good gag at the end.' The next week she was introduced to him
in New York and they had dinner. 'I thought, what a nice man you are.
Who the hell am I? A completely tiny untalented nobody making a stupid
remark about a giant international talent. I'm so ashamed of that 25-year-old
Muriel. I stopped doing it pretty quickly.'"
May 14, 2001
Leather fashion gets a savaging from McCartney
George is once again mentioned as likely to donate his services
for free in an anti-fur
film.
Cristi's George Michael Page
Christi has moved and updated her site. It is now located
at http://communities.msn.com/cristisgeorgemichaelpage.
"If You Were There" and "Last Christmas"
On Richy's
MP3 Page, you can download "If You Were There" & "Last
Christmas" live from Brixton.
May 13, 2001
Dani has the latest word on TV
In "Dani
has the latest word on TV," the writer says about TV presenter
Dani Behr:
"...she inhabits a world tantalisingly close to authentic
fame - private jets to Aspen, Riviera yachts - and shares it with friends
('you know, George Michael') whose claim on the prize she covets is indisputable.
It must be an exquisite kind of torture."
The Wham! and George Michael UK Chartographies is now Playing
For Time
Andre's site name and address have changed. The Wham! and
George Michael UK Chartographies site is now called Playing for Time.
It is now located at http://playingfortime.tripod.com.
New DotMusic Launches
Here's some information about the new DotMusic:
The dotmusic team has been working late into the night for several weeks
now to bring you a new look site with a new range of features that we're
sure you'll like.
Your new-look dotmusic gives you the opportunity to move around the site
more easily and to find the things you want faster.
You'll also be able to visit our
new music rooms, packed with all the latest news, interviews and features
on Rock, Indie, Pop, Dance, Soul and R&B and Hip Hop.
We also have a completely
new dotmusic shop that features the most popular music at the best
prices as well as specialist vinyl and limited editions to suit the most
specialised tastes.
In recent months we've made a point of asking you, the users,
what you want from dotmusic. We think we've incorporated most of that
into the new site but feel free to let us know what you think.
Hope you enjoy the new site and thank you for your support
The dotmusic team
May 12, 2001
Geri's Dog Set for Stardom
In "Geri's
Dog Set for Stardom," it says:
"Halliwell has joked that Harry's life story would
be worth a fortune because he spent time sniffing around the homes of
her celebrity pals including Robbie Williams and George Michael."
May 11, 2001
Geri Halliwell ‘Scream If You Want to Go Faster" Review
I can't quite figure out of this is a review for Geri
Halliwell or George. The reviewer doesn't seem to like either one
of them.
May 9, 2001
Welcome to Yours Only Geri
Seems like the only George news is Geri news. In The
Sun, Geri talks about her song "Shake Your Bootie Cutie"
and says:
"I wrote this with Gregg Alexander from New Radicals
and it's inspired by a Ricky Martin concert. There's a rap on it that's
so Wham! George hasn't heard it yet but I'm sure he won't mind."
May 8, 2001
Links Update
I have updated the video links
with 9 new video clips.
May 7, 2001
No Fur
This
article mentions George as one of the celebrities endorsing the anti-fur
movement.
Songs of the Century
"Faith" comes in at #322 of the top
songs of the 20th century, according to the National Endowment for
the Arts and the Recording Industry Association of America.
May 6, 2001
"Baby Can I Hold You Tonight"
On Richy's
MP3 Page, you can download "Baby Can I Hold You Tonight."
"It’s Raining Men" Review
In a review of Geri Halliwell's "It’s
Raining Men," the reviewer writes: "And the B-sides make
her sound like George Michael, which is mildly interesting."
Links Update
I have added links to the following sections:
I have many more to add so check back often.
May 5, 2001
On Freedom Road with Music
Singer Sunitha Sarathy paid tribute to George by singing
"Freedom 90" at a recent concert. You can read more about it
in "On
Freedom Road with Music."
Hot 'N' Horny - The Sweet, Slippery Sexuality of the Red
George is briefly mentioned in this description
of Marco Aiello, singer and spokesman of the two-man band the Red.
May 4, 2001
George Michael in Pool Row
George's neighbors are upset about his "tacky"
new extension to his home. You can read more in "George
Michael in Pool Row."
Finchley - 'U-turn if you want to'
George is mentioned in "Finchley
- 'U-turn if you want to'" as a famous face.
Normal Folks, Nobel Minds
In "Normal
Folks, Nobel Minds," we learn why a copy of Listen Without
Prejudice is in the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History.
May 3, 2001
VH1 Ranks Michael Jackson's 'Thriller' at the Top Of the "100 Greatest
Videos" in New Special
"Freedom 90" comes in at #12 in VH-1's "100
Greatest Videos" special premiering May 7-11 at 10:00 P.M. (ET/PT).
An article from ABC.com
is also available.
Geri and George (again)
It seems that Geri likes one song from her new CD but George
likes another. Find out more here.
May 2, 2001
Napster filters finally kick in
George is mentioned as one of the artists being filtered
out of Napster in "Napster
filters finally kick in."
May 1, 2001
Random Link
We have a new feature on Yours Only George. On the left
side of each page, there is a button called Random Link. Whenever you
click the link, it will take you to a different George site.
April 30, 2001
Planet Wild is looking for George Fans
Dear All
Planet Wild are currently producing a 50 minute documentary for Channel
4 in the UK on celebrity litigation. We are in the process of approaching
George Michael for an interview with regards to his court battles.
To add some depth to the piece we are also looking for any ardent George
fans who actually attended court during his appearances, and who would
be willing to be interviewed for the programme.
Would it therefore be possible for anyone or (anyone you know) who would
be suitable for the programme to drop me a line. Obviously we cannot guarantee
anything but we would really like to hear from anyone who saw George in
court - ideally someone who followed the trial(s).
We would be extremely grateful if you could help us out. If you would
like to discuss the matter further, please do not hesitate to contact
me on cwalker@planetwild.co.uk.
Many thanks
Chris Walker
"Where Did Your Heart Go" Live
On Richy's
MP3 Page, you can download "Where Did Your Heart Go" live
in concert.
April 29, 2001
George in the News
I always find it interesting how many times George gets
a mention in news articles. Here are a few recent ones from the The
Times:
April 28, 2001
Emma and George
In "My
London: Emma Bunton," Emma mentions: "My favourite (local
restaurant) is a little Italian off Hampstead High Street called Villa
Bianca. Whenever I go there I see George Michael."
A retreat for the ridiculously rich
There's a small reference to George and the loo in "A
retreat for the ridiculously rich."
April 27, 2001
New Amazon MP3s
Amazon has added two new Red Hot series MP3s. "Desafinado"
and "Too
Funky." "Too
Jazzy (Exclusive, non-CD remix version)" is also available.
"Pasttime Paradise" Live in Barcelona - 1989
On SoulFree's site you'll find an MP3 for "Pasttime
Paradise" live in Barcelona in 1989.
Up To Music ScreenSaver
If you like photos of George, there's a nice George screensaver
at the Up
To Music site.
April 26, 2001
Jude's Fur-y
Anonymous tells us about "Jude's
Fur-y." According to The Sun, George will be one of many
celebrities in an advertisement asking us to stop wearing fur.
Why? from 1986
On Richy's
MP3 Page, you can download "Why?" from 1986.
April 25, 2001
More Lennon Memorabilia
Anonymous and I have found two articles that mention George
and Lennon Memorabilia. The first is "Mystery
star sells Imagine studio plans" and the second is "Magical
Mystery Sales."
The name's Bond, James Bond
In "The
name's Bond, James Bond" the author mentions how some readers
would like George to be the next James Bond.
ScreenSavers
I came upon a website that has a list of screensavers
of George.
April 24, 2001
George, the Next James Bond?
In "Ananova
readers give their views on the latest James Bond casting rumours,"
one fan says, "It has to be George Michael! And what a lovely accent
he has!"
"Wrinkly Rockers" take to the road again
George gets a mention in "'Wrinkly
Rockers' take to the road again."
April 23, 2001
St. George's Day
The BBC has an article on St.
George's Day. It says: "England's patron saint is St George,
a famous dragon-slayer. He is celebrated on April 23rd and represented
by a red rose."
George is listed as a "famous
George."
Dethroned?
In an LA Times cover story, "Spin
the Pop Stars," it says:
"Only two acts from the last Calendar Top 20 survey,
in 1995, are on the latest short list of today's bankable players: U2
and Dr. Dre.
"Dethroned: Pearl Jam, R.E.M., Whitney Houston, Mariah
Carey, Boyz II Men, Nine Inch Nails, Green Day, Seal, George Michael and
the Cranberries."
Final Cut Selects WAM!NET to Support Its Global Expansion
George is mentioned In a release entitled, "Final
Cut Selects WAM!NET to Support Its Global Expansion."
"Final Cut Editors have worked on some of the most
memorable adverts in recent memory, including Levi's "Creek" and "Planet"
(Spaceman), Adidas "Jonah Lomu" as well as campaigns for Orange,
Volkswagen, Mercedes Benz, Smirnoff, Eurostar, Stella Artois, Guinness,
Coca Cola and many more. Final Cut has edited music videos for Madonna,
Bjork, George Michael, Robbie Williams, All Saints, Aphex Twin and The
Spice Girls. For more information on Final Cut, visit
www.finalcut-edit.com
April 22, 2001
Hear'Say Suzanne Can't Afford Her Pounds 135-A-Week Rent
According to the Mirror,
Hear'Say star Suzanne Shaw can't afford to move into a cottage nearby
George's house.
Robbie and George
While recording the video for his new single, "The
Road" on Monday, Robbie Williams reportedly will visit
George during his two-week trip.
Hear'Say Hit Back at Critics
In "Hear'Say
Hit Back at Critics," Hear'Say are asking critics to give them
a break. This article mentions how George has been critical about the
state of pop music. George is also mentioned in "Worldwide
search on for over-50s 'Man Band'" for the same reason.
Time to "Rock n' Rolls" with Elton's Cars
Twenty of Elton
John's classic luxury cars will be auctioned off by Christie's. So
to hype up the bids, auctioneers are listing all the celebrities who have
sat in these cars, including George.
April 20, 2001
Who's Top of Pop Rich List?
George is briefly mentioned in "Who's
Top of Pop Rich List? "
April 19, 2001
George Michael not on Geri Halliwell album
According to Ananova's "George
Michael not on Geri Halliwell album," George and Geri are not
releasing a duet.
Also Anonymous writes:
Found on one of Geri's message boards (it could be a proof
that "a duet" is just a rumour):
"Geri preps new album
U.K. star Geri Halliwell is jumping back into the pop world.
The ex-Spice Girl will release her second solo album, "Scream If You Wanna
Go Faster", on May 15.
The album is Geri's follow-up to her first post-Spice project "Schizophonic"
and includes her latest single, a remake of "It's Raining Men" which plays
in the new movie "Bridget Jones' Diary".
Below is the complete tracklisting for "Faster":
Scream If You Wanna Go Faster
Shake Your Bootie Cutie
Calling
Feels Like Sex
Circles Round The Moon
Love Is The Only Light
Don't Call Me Baby
Strength Of A Woman
Lovey Duvey Stuff
It's Raining Men
It's Heaven And Hell To Be Geri Halliwell (bonus track)
From Canadian Site allpop and Muchmusic"
There is no mention of George, there is even no song called "Over The
Moon".
Another proof that this could be just a rumour is that Geri in one of
her recent interviews said that there will be a song titled "Calling"
on her next album. But there is no mention about such song on this first
tracklisting with alleged George Michael duet on it.
Outside USA 99 mp3 Remix From L & G Remix CD
On Richy's
MP3 Page, you can download Outside USA 99 mp3 Remix From L & G
Remix CD.
Attention Webmasters of George Fan Sites
Have you updated your site recently? Let
me know about it. I'll list fan website updates in the News Flash
section, and I'll also update your listing in the Links sections.
April 18, 2001
George Michael laulab koos Geriga
I think this article, "George
Michael laulab koos Geriga," is on the Geri and George duet.
April 17, 2001
Geri Halliwell and George Michael team up?
According to Dotmusic's "Geri
Halliwell and George Michael team up?", the former Spice Girl
has reportedly recorded a duet with George Michael for her forthcoming
album.
April 16, 2001
Careless Whisper from 1983
On Richy's
MP3 Page, you can download Ultra Rare Wham! - "Careless Whisper"
from the 1983 Club Fantastic Tour in London.
April 15, 2001
Brooke Shields: Suddenly Married
George is mentioned in "Shields:
Suddenly Married" as one of the men to whom Brook Shields has
been romantically linked.
April 14, 2001
Wham! Interview
On Richy's
MP3 Page, you can download "Wham! - the Unofficial Interview
CD from 1984."
April 13, 2001
Blind Date
On a recent episode of Blind
Date, George was referenced a few times. They said the guy had a George
Michael beard (the Faith years), and in the "thoughts" they
make up for the dates, the girl was supposedly thinking her date looked
like George Michael in an industrial accident.
April 11, 2001
I Knew You Were Waiting 2
According to Ananova's "Hear'Say
record classic duet track," Hear'Say have recorded a cover of
"I Knew You Were Waiting" for the forthcoming ITV show, '80s
Mania.
April 10, 2001
I Knew You Were Waiting
George is mentioned in "VH1
Salutes the 'Queen of Soul' in 'VH1 Divas Live: The One and Only Aretha
Franklin.'"
April 9, 2001
Winamp Skin
I just found a nice Winamp
Skin with the picture from Older.
April 8, 2001
Launch
On the George Michael Fan Station at
Launch.com,
you can listen to George's greatest hits.
Links Update
I've added more links to the fan-created
links, articles, message
boards, and miscellaneous sections.
If your link is not listed, please let me know.
Back to Life
On Richy's
MP3 Page, you can download "Back To Life" And "Ain't
Nobody" live from Cover to Cover.
Listen Without Prejudice has New Songs
Listen Without
Prejudice, one of my favorite George sites, has new songs in RealAudio.
April 4, 2001
Will Elton Snap Up Versaces Finest?
George is mentioned in the PeopleNews article, "Will
Elton snap up Versaces finest?"
April 3, 2001
2001 Glenniac Honours
George came in second place for "The Artist Ideal to
Work with Glenn Medeiros" in the 2001
Glenniac Honours, which are part of Sabrina's Glenn
Medeiros site.
April 2, 2001
Geri Gets Spliced
George was part of an April Fool's Day article on WorldPop.
April 1, 2001
If I Told You That
On Richy's
MP3 Page, you can download the "If I Told You That" video.
Play the New Dotmusic Pop Quiz
From the Dotmusic site:
"The Pop
Quiz features timed questions, name that face and lots more interactive
features including league tables in which you can compete against other
dotmusic users.
I was asked a Wham! question. Which group sang "Club
Tropicana"?
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