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The Wham! film George Michael never wanted to be released

Late pop star was so unimpressed with the director’s cut of the band’s historic 1985 tour of China that he refused to let it see the light of day

The Independent UK

‘I thought it didn’t stand a cat’s chance in hell’: Andrew Ridgeley on Wham’s surreal trip to China

Four decades after he and George Michael became the first western pop act to tour the country, Ridgeley recalls silent gigs, awkward embassy receptions – and the ‘bloody ludicrous’ hiring of Lindsay Anderson as director

The Guardian - UK

Andrew Ridgeley was relieved to escape scrutiny after Wham!

Andrew Ridgeley has admitted he was "glad to get away" from the spotlight when Wham! went their separate ways.

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“You’re watching a lot of this film through your fingers”: We speak to director Mike Christie about bringing Wham!’s groundbreaking 1985 China trip back to life in a captivating new film

Combining never before seen archive footage with fresh interviews, Christie’s new film is the ultimate document of Wham!’s momentous but turbulent 1985 trip - and the legacy it left on a generation of Chinese fans

MusicRadar

"I’ve got George singing the track and Elton singing the track so the dream is to make another track": Could a 'new' George Michael and Elton John duet be heading for release?

The pair previously had a hit with their version of Elton's Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me

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George Michael and Sir Elton John duet on the way?

George Michael's cousin and former manager has revealed the possibility a duet between the late star and Sir Elton John is on the way.

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Quote of the Day by George Michael: “If someone really wants to hurt you, they’ll… – Inspiring lessons on mental strength, uncertainty, letting go, acceptance and why you should not let fear control your life by the English singer-songwriter known for his powerful music and deep insights on human emotions and life

Quote of the Day by George Michael: George Michael’s quote, “If someone really wants to hurt you, they’ll find a way whatever. I don’t want to live my life worrying about it,” explores the importance of emotional freedom, resilience, and learning to let go of constant fear. The quote suggests…

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Your summer reading list: five of the best non-fiction reads of 2026 so far, according to our experts

The best summer companion is a good book. This year has already given us some truly brilliant ones, making it really hard to whittle down the best. These five non-fiction reads will also transport you all over the world – from 1960s India and Afghanistan to Ancient Greece and Hitler’s…

The Conversation

OPINION - London Pride 2026: Let’s remember how much LGBTQ+ people give to this city

The LGBTQ+ community brings so much joy to this city… so join the parade

Evening Standard

Madonna’s performative smoking is more embarassing than shocking

IN FOCUS: There’s no denying it, smoking is back among the cool crowd, writes Simon Mills, but there’s a whiff of performative rebelliousness too – and that’s just a big ick

The Independent UK

George Michael asked Chinese to ‘have a quick dance’ during historic tour

Wham! appear in a newly released trailer for the upcoming documentary 10 Days In China about their 1985 visit.

Evening Standard

“We were debating whether George Michael or Bon Jovi should sing it, but Carlos was like, ‘I like this guy’s voice’. Clive loved the idea of getting this older guitar player together with newer generations”: Rob Thomas explains the genius of Clive Davis

Even if everybody around him said, ‘I don’t get it,’ he would say, 'You don’t have to get it’”

MusicRadar

The 11 best songs and albums about fatherhood – according to music experts

Songs about fathers and fatherhood range in tone from joy and celebration to absence, tension and grief. For Father’s Day, we asked 11 experts to share their favourite tracks and albums about fatherhood.

The Conversation

New Wham! documentary to explore legacy of historic tour of China

The film has drawn on restored, newly digitised and never-before-seen archive footage, alongside interviews with those who experienced the tour first-hand

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Wham! documentary explores legacy of the band’s landmark 1985 visit to China

George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley made history by becoming the first Western pop act to visit China.

The Guardian - UK

Some of us at the miners’ benefit gig went wild for Wham!

Brief letters: George Michael and Arthur Scargill | Men’s swimwear | Stephen Yaxley-Lennon | Fun with number bases | David Hockney

The Conversation

Heartbreaking historical tales, unsettling scenes and shortlisted non-fiction – what to read, watch and see this week

This curation of The Conversation UK’s arts and culture coverage was first published in our fortnightly newsletter, Something Good.

The Conversation

Tonight the Music Seems So Loud: George Michael’s music, artistry and drama

Writing about the world’s biggest pop icons is often a double-edged sword. On the plus side, authors know the public is always hungry for more (just see the volume of unofficial Taylor Swift biographies released in recent years). But minus side, they need to find a new angle to avoid…

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Marianna Martines: the infuriating reason you’ve never heard of this brilliant 18th-century composer

Imagine if the only musical artists from the 1980s you had access to were Madonna, Prince and Michael Jackson. Others, such as David Bowie, Whitney Houston or George Michael are not available because, we’re told, these artists fail to exhibit the same type of creativity as the other three “geniuses”.

The Guardian - UK

First Thing: Defense department bars reporters from Pentagon press room

Spokesperson claims Trump administration has ‘the most transparent war department in history’ despite ban on journalists using Pentagon facility. Also, more than 1,000 Marilyn Monroes descend on Palm Springs

The Guardian - UK

Tonight the Music Seems So Loud by Sathnam Sanghera review – a heartbreaking portrait of George Michael

This affecting exploration of the troubled genius’s impact is packed with anecdote, sharp analysis and social context

The Guardian - UK

‘I don’t listen to indie music any more’: Ed O’Brien’s honest playlist

The Radiohead guitarist once serenaded a girl with the Smiths and thinks George Michael was a genius. But what is his favourite football song?

Euronews

Chewing gum and ash-filled cookie jars: Inside the world of extreme pop fandoms

'Holy Pop!' takes visitors inside the bizarre and beautiful world of obsessive fans.

The Economic Times

Quote of the day by George Michael: 'I seem to think that anything worth having in life has to be...' Life lessons on goals, success, hard work and hardships by British singer and songwriter

Quote of the day by George Michael highlights the connection between success, hard work, goals, and hardships. The quote explains that many achievements in life require struggle, patience, and effort. George Michael’s own journey in music, fame, personal challenges, and legacy reflects the meaning behind his words and continues to…

The Independent UK

CMAT voices surprise after winning Ivor Novello Award for Best Album: ‘English people don’t give me awards’

Sam Fender, Rosalia and Scottish singer Jacob Alon joined the Irish singer in picking up awards for songwriting

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