George Michael gifts fans free X-Mas song download

August 19th, 2009 Report: Gun case, Bible among gifts sent PalinANCHORAGE, Alaska — A personalized gun case, a Bible bound in goat skin and a hand-painted plate featuring Sarah Palin's likeness were among gifts the former Alaska governor received this year. The gifts have been included in an amended disclosure form filed with the Alaska Public Office Commission.

August 15th, 2009 George Michael says he was sober during car crashLONDON — George Michael has been questioned by police after his car was involved in a late-night crash near London. Thames Valley Police said only that a 46-year-old man was arrested after a Land Rover hit a tractor-trailer on the A34 road early Friday.

August 5th, 2009 Radiohead song honors UK's last WWI survivorLONDON — Radiohead has recorded a song in tribute to Britain's last World War I survivor. The rock band's song is inspired by a radio interview the late veteran Harry Patch gave in 2005 recounting the horrors of war.

July 7th, 2009 LONDON - Michael Jackson's memorial service at the Staples Center in Los Angeles is expected to be an even bigger global internet video-viewing event than the inauguration of US President Barack Obama. Facebook users will be able to share thoughts while watching free streaming video of the memorial at CNN Live, ABC, and E! Online websites.

May 8th, 2009 LONDON - The brand new version of the classic Manchester United song "Glory Glory Man United" has been recorded by hot Korean violinist Jenny Bae. The gorgeous brunette added her own twist to the famous Man United chant, which has been released in time for the Red Devils appearance in the Champions League final and the climax to the Premier League season, the Daily Star reports.

May 2nd, 2009 LONDON - British band Coldplay will reward their fans with free CDs at all their gigs this year. Left Right Left Right Left is the giveaway, starting with the first date of Chris Martin's gang's US tour in Florida, on May 15, reports The Daily Star.

May 1st, 2009 Coldplay to give away free CD at gigsLONDON — Coldplay members say they will reward recession-weary fans by giving away a free CD at all their shows this year. The band says it will give away the disc, "LeftRightLeftRightLeft," at all shows starting with the first date of Coldplay's North American tour in West Palm Beach, Florida, on May 15.

April 29th, 2009 Rapper Lil Wayne sues song's producerNEW ORLEANS — Rapper Lil Wayne is suing the producer of a song he performed that allegedly sampled another singer's work without permission. A lawsuit filed last year against Lil Wayne accuses him of copyright infringement, saying he failed to secure permission to sample folk singer Karma-Ann Swanepoel's song "Once" on his track "I Feel Like Dying." A lawsuit filed last week by the rapper's lawyers says Rebel Rock Productions Inc., of Coconut Creek, Fla., produced "I Feel Like Dying" and was responsible for obtaining any necessary licensing agreements.

April 18th, 2009 LONDON - Fans who attend pop king Michael Jackson's upcoming stage shows at London's O2 arena will surely get to enjoy the feeling of being in a jungle, for the superstar singer has plans to inject some animal magic into his gigs with real elephants, monkeys and parrots. According to reports, Jackson's 40million-pound and 50-night residency in July will be set against a spectacular jungle backdrop.

April 7th, 2009 LONDON - American musician John Mayer has revealed that his recent song about a split is not about his former lover Jennifer Aniston. It was rumored that the song in question was about Jennifer, after Mayer released his new tune at the Heartbreak Warfare in U.S.

April 1st, 2009 NEW DELHI - They were to dance to the Congress poll song based on 'Jai Ho' at a press meet here Wednesday, but six students ended up shaking a leg to the original Oscar winning film song. The students were roped in by the Delhi Congress' publicity in-charge to dance with props like the party's flag.

March 29th, 2009 LONDON - Pop legend Michael Jackson has embarked on a rigorous training programme to ensure he will be fit and agile enough to perform his signature moonwalk during his London concerts this summer. The Daily Mail online reports, it has been eight years since he even attempted a public Moonwalk, in which he appears to glide backwards while walking forwards, but the singer, 50, is determined not to disappoint fans.

February 12th, 2009 LONDON - Boyzone lead singer Ronan Keating said he has written a song 'Believe Again' for Denmark and not for his native Ireland. Mirror.co.uk reports that the song ended up being selected for the Eurovision Song Contest.

February 10th, 2009 LONDON - Actress Jennifer Aniston's musician boyfriend John Mayer has written a song for her as her 40th birthday gift. Mirror.co.uk reports that the rock star has penned a special track for her to celebrate her 40th milestone and he was to debut it at her birthday party later Wednesday night.

December 22nd, 2008 LONDON - Alexandra Burke has won the race for the Christmas number one slot with her version of 'Hallelujah'. But the song was the real winner, with Jeff Buckley's version taking the number two spot in the festive countdown and writer Leonard Cohen's recording at number 36.