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• Celebrities Pay Tribute To Carrie Fisher's Death

  27-12-2016 19:51
  
  Halsey, Grant Gustin and more react to the death of the iconic Star Wars actress...
  
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• 'He was my inspiration': fans flock to George Michael's Highgate home

  27-12-2016 19:07
  
  Mourners say death of singer whose music they grew up with is like losing one of the familyGeorge Michael fans have flocked to Highgate in north London to leave flowers and tributes outside the singer’s home after his death on Christmas Day.“We love you George, from South Africa,” read one of the many cards. “Words are not enough … I will always have faith in the sound,” another said. A third stated: “Last Christmas you gave us your heart. We give you o
  
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• Last Christmas 'girlfriend' pays tribute to 'amazing' George Michael

  27-12-2016 18:49
  The actress who played George Michael's girlfriend in the iconic Last Christmas video has spoken about the star she knew at the height of his fame. Debbie Killingback played the singer's current love interest - the famous 'someone special' referenced in the lyrics. The song was a massive hit for Wham! in 1984, only held off the top spot in the charts by Band Aid's Do They Know It's Christmas?
  
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• George Michael's family 'touched' by 'outpouring of love' since his death

  27-12-2016 17:44
  
  The family of George Michael has been left "touched beyond words by the incredible outpouring of love" since his death, his publicist has said. In a statement, she praised the "many, many kind words" and the airplay given to his songs since the 53-year-old was found dead at his home in Oxfordshire on Christmas Day. The statement added there were no suspicious circumstances surrounding his death, which was reported to have been caused by heart failure.
  
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• Britney Spears death hoax sparks hilarious response on Twitter

  27-12-2016 17:41
  
  The pop star is ‘fine and well’ despite a tweet claiming she had died.
  
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• Final goodbye: Roll call of some of those who died in 2016

  27-12-2016 16:50
  
  Death claimed transcendent political figures in 2016, including Cuba's revolutionary leader and Thailand's longtime king, but also took away royals of a different sort: kings of pop music, from Prince and David Bowie to George Michael.
  
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• Britney Spears' Relationship Is Heating Up With Bed Snapchat Video

  27-12-2016 14:19
  
  The pop princess was in bed with her backing dancer boyfriend with a festive message for fans
  
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• Lauren Goodger Sparks Pregnancy Rumours With Ultrasound Photo

  27-12-2016 14:14
  
  The TOWIE babe posted a scan on her social media on Boxing Day sparking debate among fans
  
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• Amy Schumer Posts Incredible Boxing Day Body Positive Message

  27-12-2016 14:07
  
  The 35-year-old comedy star is not letting haters get her down. Not now. Not ever.
  
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• 10 Americana albums to look forward to in 2017

  27-12-2016 14:00
  
  From Ryan Adams to Rose Cousins by way of Dead Man Winter, next year promises sets to delight and excite in equal measureDead Man Winter, Furnace (Gndwire Records), 27 JanuaryThis is the debut album from Dave Simonett, the leader of the progressive bluegrass group Trampled By Turtles. The Minnesota songwriter documents the fallout from a divorce with a set of poignant folk-pop songs that are tuneful and raw.Continue reading...
  
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• Kylie Jenner Unleashes Her Sexiest Video Ever

  27-12-2016 13:57
  
  The 19-year-old Keeping Up With The Kardashians star has finally unveiled her sexy secret project
  
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• Beyonce Is The Most Charitable Celebrity Of 2016

  27-12-2016 13:52
  
  The 35-year-old superstar has done more good for the world than any other
  
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• Mariah Carey remembers George Michael with touching message

  27-12-2016 13:51
  
  Mariah Carey has paid tribute to the late George Michael with a touching tribute on her website. The All I Want for Christmas Is You singer posted a link to the article writing "Rest in Peace George" accompanied by a crying emoji. In the tribute to the star, she wrote: "George was only 53 at the time of his passing.
  
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• Suki Waterhouse Released A Single... But It Didn't End Well

  27-12-2016 13:44
  
  The model has had a stab at chart fame, but her single failed to scrape the Top 200
  
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• Taylor Swift Throws Incredible Private Gig For WWII Soldier

  27-12-2016 13:34
  
  The chart topping singer was out on Boxing Day to spread Christmas cheer to a 96-year-old war hero
  
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• Katy Perry Gets Cream In The Face After Losing Intense Christmas Game

  27-12-2016 13:28
  
  The pop beauty and her boyfriend Orlando Bloom ended up with cream on their faces after losing Pie Face
  
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• George Michael's ex-partner Kenny Goss left "heartbroken" by death of "dear friend and long-time love"

  27-12-2016 13:14
  
  George Michael's ex-partner of many years Kenny Goss has revealed that he is "heartbroken" by the sad news that the iconic singer has passed away aged 53. In a statement, he wrote: "I'm heartbroken with the news that my dear friend and long-time love George Michael has passed. The singer was in a relationship with celebrity hair stylist Fadi Fawaz at the time of his death, who took to Twitter to speak about finding George on Christmas morning.
  
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• George Michael: death prompts public grief and stories of star's generosity

  27-12-2016 12:44
  
  Elton John, Andrew Ridgeley and Paul McCartney pay tribute to ‘beloved friend’ who has died at age of 53With an outpouring of shock, distress, affection and respect, fans and fellow musicians have been paying tribute to George Michael, after the musician was found dead at his Oxfordshire home at the age of 53.Related: Why George Michael was the greatest pop star of the MTV eraContinue reading...
  
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• George Michael’s partner Fadi Fawaz describes heartbreak of "finding him dead in bed"

  27-12-2016 10:27
  
  George Michael's partner Fadi Fawaz has opened up about finding the iconic star dead on Christmas morning. The celebrity hairstylist took to Twitter to write about finding George on the morning of his death, writing: "It's a Xmas I will never forget finding your partner dead peacefully in bed first thing in the morning… I will never stop missing you." He also changed his Twitter biography to a short caption with reads: "I will never stop missing you…" Fans were quick to offer their
  
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• REM, Christine and the Queens, Marilyn and more – our favourite interviews of 2016

  27-12-2016 09:00
  
  The Guardian music team pick their most rewarding encounters with musicians from the last year• More on the best culture of 2016I had a startling October, during which I got to interview Bruce Springsteen and REM. The former was the one I had been waiting for – the chance to talk to the man who had soundtracked my early middle age. But the latter turned out to be the one I felt most deeply about. REM were one of the most important bands of my teens and early 20s – in my memory,
  
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• George Michael's partner: I found him lying peacefully in bed

  27-12-2016 08:58
  
  More details have been revealed following the sudden death of the singer.
  
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• Music of 2017: Eminem, rumours of a Kanye West and Adele collaboration and more

  27-12-2016 07:32
  
  Check out what the coming year is promising on the music scene.
  
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• George Michael's partner Fadi Fawaz tells of finding star dead in bed

  27-12-2016 05:49
  
  Fadi Fawaz said he made the terrible discovery after arriving at the musician's home to wake him ahead of a planned Christmas Day lunch. Mr Fawaz, who began seeing Michael following his split from Kenny Goss, said Michael had been looking forward to Christmas.
  
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• Sony Music tweets 'Britney Spears is dead' after Twitter account is hacked

  27-12-2016 02:34
  Sony Music has apologised to Britney Spears and fans after its Twitter account was hacked and a fake tweet said the pop icon was dead. The company said it "apologises to Britney Spears and her fans for any confusion". The 35-year-old Grammy Award winner "is fine and well," Spears' manager Adam Leber told CNN.
  
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