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Pepsi & Shirlie Personal

George Michael Doing “Well” and “On the Mend”

Shirlie Kemp posted on her Twitter account that:

George is doing well, been rather poorly but on the mend x

The Daily Mail is reporting:

A friend, though, insisted he was responding ‘well’ to treatment for the pneumonia.

‘He got ill, it’s very cold in that part of Europe, and then he got pneumonia. He’s responding well to treatment, very good. But he has to rest. He’s got to let this illness run its course.’

The Daily Mail also reported that George is being treated in Vienna and he is being cared for by medics in a private house.

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Concerts Personal

George Michael Diagnosed with Pneumonia

George Michael has been diagnosed with pneumonia and as a result, the November 26 and 27 shows in Cardiff, Wales, have been postponed.  According to his official site:

With great regret, George Michael has been forced to postpone his November 26 and 27 shows in Cardiff, Wales, due to his ongoing illness.

George was recently forced to postponed tour dates in Vienna and Strasbourg under doctor’s orders after being diagnosed with pneumonia. He is currently receiving treatment.

Plans to reschedule these postponed tour dates will be provided when available.

The Daily Mail reports that he was hospitalized in Vienna, Austria:

His concert promoter Manfred Leodolter told Austrian press today: ‘George Michael is still in Vienna. Doctors have warned him for the moment against flying and he is getting rest in Vienna.’

George Michael also may be having some heart problems, according to AFP:

Austrian channel ORF reported that the singer was also suffering from heart problems but the statement gave no further details, and contacted by AFP, the Vienna hospital where he was reported to be being treated declined to comment.

We all hope you’re feeling better, George!

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Concerts Symphonica

Symphonica Tour in Australia

George Michael’s Symphonica tour will be moving on to Australia in 2012. The dates are as follows:

  • March 31 – Sandalford Estate – Swan Valley, Australia
  • April 3 – Entertainment Centre – Adelaide, Australia
  • April 7 – Hope Estate – Hunter Valley, Australia
  • April 9 – Rod Laver Arena – Melbourne, Australia
  • April 14 – Allphones Arena – Sydney, Australia
  • April 17 – Entertainment Centre – Brisbane, Australia
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Concerts

George Michael Suffering from a Chest Infection

From the official site:

With great regret, George Michael has been forced to postpone his November 21 concert at the Stadthalle, Vienna.

A doctor visited George this afternoon and confirmed he is suffering from a chest infection, and on medical advice he has been advised that he cannot perform tonight to allow him time to recover before his next concert at the Zenith, Strasbourg, on Wednesday, November 23.

A spokesman for George Michael said that “he is disappointed that he cannot perform tonight’s concert, but he has been advised to rest, and is very sorry that he has had to postpone”.

The promoters have asked ticket holders for tonight’s concert to retain their tickets.  Further announcements regarding a replacement date will follow.

All other dates on Symphonica – The Orchestral Tour will not be affected.

The tour commenced in late August. George has performed 45 shows to date as part of his Symphonica – The Orchestral Tour.

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Media

George Michael’s Criticism of EastEnders Gay Story Line Receives BBC Response

George Michael’s Twitter rant about the EastEnders gay story line has received a response from the BBC:

“EastEnders reflects a wide range of issues. All soap characters face their own trials and tribulations in order to create drama, however EastEnders viewers will know that this is a story about Phil Mitchell who while struggling with his own relationship with his son, will do anything to protect him.”