George Michael Bids For Christmas Number One

October 28th, 2009 Blind opera star ANDREA BOCELLI has become the latest star to release a holiday album for this Christmas (09). The singer has teamed up with Reba McEntire, Mary J.

October 25th, 2009 more images more imagesMICHAEL JACKSON's family is to hold Christmas celebrations for the first time this year (09) - putting their own religious beliefs aside for the superstar's three children. The Jacksons were all brought up as Jehovah's Witnesses, a Christian-based religion which does not recognise birthdays or Christmas.

October 11th, 2009 LONDON - Rap star Jay-Z has said that George Michael once had a strong influence on hip hop artists. He also listed Beatles among his idols, in an interview to former Stone Roses frontman Ian Brown for rock magazine NME.

October 10th, 2009 Rapper JAY-Z has an unlikely hero - former WHAM! star GEORGE MICHAEL. The Run This Town hitmaker, real name Shawn Carter, is adamant Wake Me Up Before You Go Go singer Michael is a huge influence on hip-hop artists.

October 7th, 2009 MARIAH CAREY is embracing the family spirit of Christmas - she's recording a new holiday tune with her mother. The Hero hitmaker scored a huge seasonal single in 1994 with All I Want for Christmas Is You, and the track has become a festive favourite.

October 6th, 2009 LONDON - Singer George Michael had come close to a nervous breakdown after his split with partner Kenny Goss, it has emerged. The 'Careless Whisper' hitmaker's lover had left him after he was arrested for possessing drugs last year.

October 6th, 2009 **File Photo*** MICHAEL SPLITS WITH LOVER - REPORTGEORGE MICHAEL has reportedly split with his partner KENNY GOSS after 13 years. Goss is said to have walked out on the singer at Christmas (08), just three months after the Michael was arrested in a toilet on London's Hampstead Heath, but the pair tried to keep their relationship split a secret, according to Britain's Daily Mirror.

October 5th, 2009 GEORGE MICHAEL has reportedly split with his partner KENNY GOSS after 13 years. Goss is said to have walked out on the singer at Christmas (08), just three months after the Michael was arrested in a toilet on London's Hampstead Heath, but the pair tried to keep their relationship split a secret, according to Britain's Daily Mirror.

October 4th, 2009 NEIL DIAMOND has joined the race for a festive Christmas number one album after announcing plans to release a CD of holiday tunes. His A Cherry Cherry Christmas will feature a cover of Adam Sandler's The Chanukah Song, which has been produced by Guns n' Roses guitarist DJ Ashba.

September 27th, 2009 MELBOURNE - Aussie singer Delta Goodrem is set to woo fans with a one-off concert around Christmas this year. The 24-year-old will perform a mix of her hits and Christmas carols at the Sydney Opera House on December 6.

August 15th, 2009 LONDON - George Michael was arrested in the wee hours on Friday, after he ploughed his Range Rover into the back of a lorry on a dual carriageway. The 'Faith' hitmaker's car was dragged for 100 yards after it got jammed in the lorry's rear axle.

August 15th, 2009 more images**File photo** * MICHAEL ARRESTED FOLLOWING CAR CRASH GEORGE MICHAEL was arrested on Friday (14Aug09) after he was involved in a car crash with a lorry - just two months after he got his license back following a two-year driving ban. The Faith hitmaker was reportedly quizzed by police on suspicion of driving under the influence of drink or drugs after his Land Rover collided with the vehicle in Berkshire, England.

August 10th, 2009 LONDON - Bob Dylan may release an album of Christmas songs, if music websites are to be believed. Isis magazine website, devoted to the veteran musician, first reported the existence of the album, which had apparently been recorded in May.

July 2nd, 2009 LONDON - New pictures of Michael Jackson celebrating Christmas with his children at his Neverland Ranch have surfaced. The King of Pop, who left his estate in a trust for his kids, Prince Michael I, 12; Paris, 11, and Prince Michael II, seven, in his will, can apparently be seen as a doting dad in the touching footage.

June 11th, 2009 LONDON - R and B superstar Beyonce Knowles and pop legend George Michael gave fans a surprise by serenading them with an unlikely duet. The "Irreplaceable" hit-maker wrapped the European leg of her "I Am" tour in the British capital's O2 Arena this week, reports Contactmusic.