September 30, 2008 12:33 PM
George Michael on safari
George Michael is on safari in Africa since leaving the UK, following his cautioning for possession of crack cocaine and marijuana earlier this month.
The 'Fast Love' singer - who was arrested in a UK public toilet earlier this month and cautioned for possessing crack cocaine and marijuana - is currently holidaying with partner Kenny Goss.
A source told Britain's Daily Mirror newspaper: "Kenny booked the holiday weeks ago. George was particularly keen to see lion cubs. He was determined to see a variety of wildlife, including buffalo, elephants, lions, leopards and rhinos.
"They're doing the whole open jeep thing, going out with a tracker and a guide. In Africa no one hassles George - he's treated just like any other tourist."
While on the trek, George, 45, and Kenny are said to have slept out under the stars and had to make several early starts.
Former Wham! singer George is due back in the UK later this week and is expected to return after a visit to his holiday home in the South of France.
Following the incident, George publicly apologised to his fans and vowed to "sort himself out".
The troubled singer was previously arrested for engaging in a lewd act in a Los Angeles public toilet in 1998.
George is rumoured to be making an appearance at the 'Two X Two For Aids and Art 2008' art show, chaired by Dita Von Teese, in Texas, on October 25.
Posted by Maus on September 30, 2008 in George Michael | Permalink | Comments (0)
January 3, 2008 5:41 PM
Top Five Celebrity Drink Drivers: Cos DUI's are hawt dah-ling
We can't help it, part of our idolisation of celebs comes with a possibly unhealthy helping of glee every time they mess up, and they make it soo easy for us to jeer at them. Currently the Hollywood trend seems to be drinking whilst driving, which is neither cool nor safe, as not only are they endangering their own lives, they're threatening ours, which is why the next trend- celebs with prison sentences has been occurring. Now who are the worst offenders?
Number One: Mischa Barton
Oh Marissa, how could you? You were meant to be the Hollywood model child, who had great taste in clothes, groomed hair and a string of hotties trailing you, not an unkempt boozehound in the style of Ms Lohan and Hilton. Just for the fact that you've saddened us you get the number one spot, as your history of clean living and 8 hours sleep is suddenly under doubt now. She was caught driving UNLICENSED and under the influence, and possibly in possession of MARIJUANA as well. She's now been bailed for $10,000 and spent seven hours behind bars before her release. To be continued...
Number 2: Lindsay Lohan
We all know about this troubled girls stint with the law, and her subsequent rehab and relapse into a fuzz headed fruitcake. She gets the number two spot as she managed to make an alcohol monitoring device look like a fashion accessory, pout in her mugshot, and most recently is seen going off the rails with multiple men in one night. This lush lovely is sure to reoffend again, but we hope we're not anywhere near her when this train wreck waiting to happen tootles into the station.
Number 3: George Michael
He faces the charge of should have known better and really, at your age? Tut, tut. Fortunately he gets to 'go outside' (see what I did there?), well stay outside anyways as no jail terms have been given so far. Honestly Georgie you're 43, can't you get a driver or something, this is just embarrassing. He's just had his 'third vehicular incident in eight months' which isn't good however you look at it, and had his second time of being CAUGHT ASLEEP AT THE WHEEL. For real!I I mean it's kinda the end of the road for you man, why not retire to California and buy a beach somewhere with a nice little Thai Bride?( Boy or girl optional).Come on man, act your age. Let's stop all this Wham Bam thank you Mam stuff.
Number4: Paris Hilton
Now with Ms Hilton you will find a public lack of sympathy for the poor little heiress but I think this is unfair.
So she was born with a platinum spoon up her arse, well that just encouraged her to participate in dubious porn videos with ugly men, and all her money? Well if the Simple Life is anything to go by it certainly buy you brains, so how can we blame the poor lass for driving drunkenly multiple times? She's just a victim of the society that heralded her as a role model for Pretty Woman wannabees everywhere, and now she cracked under the pressure. I vote we start a save the heiress campaign and all coat ourselves in her latest scent, Can Can, cos if she can, so can you. What's a DUI between friends, yeah?
Number 5: Nicole RichieNow here's a sad tale of a copycat drunk, one who was forever in Paris' shadow wherever she went, so lost half her body weight so she'd become even more invisible. A terrible case of green eyed envy between friends and a 'Whatever she can do I can do better' attitude doesn't exactly win friends. Skipping the country when you have a deposition doesn't work wonders either, and then getting preggers to avoid jail? Tut tut.
Now she's all yummy mummy but that doesn't fool us- watch this space.
Posted by Zara Rabinowicz on January 3, 2008 in George Michael, Hot Gossip, Lindsay Lohan, Nicole Richie, Paris Hilton | Permalink | Comments (1)
September 4, 2007 10:59 AM
In the news: Maggie Gyllenhaal is sexy and goodybe to Dr Who
-Brad Pitt has been attacked by a crazed fan! The woman grabbed the father of four at the Venice Film Festival and she ran out of the crowd and grabbed him, much to his obvious embarrassment. TMZ ]
-Is this the end for Dr Who? There are no plans to film a fifth series till 2010 so hard core fans may have to make do with repeats and strange K9 reviews. [BBC ]
- Maggie Gyllenhaal is the sexy new model for hot lingerie brand Agent Provocateur. She looks mighty fine![Agent Provocateur]
-George Michael is writing a song for the Spice Girls Reunion. An insider says, “The girls are thrilled to be in talks with George … he’s one of the most talented songwriters around.” [MTV ]
Posted by Zara Rabinowicz on September 4, 2007 in Brad Pitt, George Michael, Gossip Rag Roundup, Hot Gossip, Spice Girls, TV Show Gossip, UK Stars | Permalink | Comments (1)
July 19, 2007 12:10 PM
George Michael in Star Stories
The spoof show Star Stories is returning to our TV for another series, so lets have a look at some of its former highlights.
Posted by Zara Rabinowicz on July 19, 2007 in George Michael, YouTube Videos | Permalink | Comments (2)
June 19, 2007 12:09 PM
Extra, extra, George Michael in Extras!
It seems nowadays the odd DUI or mini drug scandal can only boost career prospects/ record sales (a la Kate Moss) and Georgie is no different. Shortly after he was sentenced to 100 hours community service he was singing to the masses at Wembley and now Ricky Gervais has offered him a part in Extras. We can expect to see George poking fun at himself mockumentary style, and probably a scene that involves PVC; but i won't count on it. He' such a bad, bad boy..
{Image: Getty]
Posted by Zara Rabinowicz on June 19, 2007 in George Michael | Permalink | Comments (0)
June 13, 2007 2:45 PM
George Michael celebrates driving ban by singing at Wembley
When most people get convicted for driving offences they tend to take it easy for a couple of days. Well, not if you are Paris/ Lindsay, but they aren't really regular people are they? Surprise! Neither is Georgie, smiling and waving at his gig at Wembley arena like he doesn't have 100 hours of community service. He's the first artist to grace the newly opened stadium. Not everyone was impressed with his performance though, with rock band Muse saying that, "George Michael doing Wembley is a joke. Who cares? Our show is going to be massive. It's the pinnacle." I guess you can't win them all.
Posted by Zara Rabinowicz on June 13, 2007 in George Michael | Permalink | Comments (0)
April 20, 2007 5:16 PM
Posh named godmother of Geri Halliwell's sprog
Geri Halliwell is a strange woman. She's also a strong woman. She's battled through eating disorders, yogarexia, and a host of esteem and image issues. And she's picked Posh Spice to be godmother to her daughter.
Now, I've only met Posh once (truefact!), and she seemed nice enough. But if eating disorders and esteem issues are a mix of nature and nurture, Bluebell Madonna's going to be stuffed. After all, however healthy Geri is, Posh is hardly the sort of lifestyle role model you'd want around your young daughter, is she?
Bluebell's other godparent will be Kenny Goss, George Michael's boyfriend. The christening will take place over the weekend.
Posted by Aigua on April 20, 2007 in Baby Watch, George Michael, Geri Halliwell, Victoria Beckham | Permalink | Comments (1)
March 1, 2007 10:40 AM
George Michael enjoys marijuana. Surprised?
Hey, at least he's honest. According to 'Gossip Gangstar' Perez Hilton, George Michael has admitted to being addicted to marijuana. Whatever. I love how he sings, and could care less what he smokes in his own personal time. Here's what George had to say for himself,
"I wish I'd never started smoking pot. It soothes my soul but it also destroys my voice. I am addicted to marijuana - I need it to stay creative. The purpose of it is to create a daze. That's why a lot of musicians smoke it - me included. I know I shouldn't do it. It definitely makes the walls of my boxes tumble down. I was already an established artist when I started smoking..."
"...I'm not sure whether I would have become a successful artist had I started smoking as a teenager because pot makes you self-contented and lazy. You are easily satisfied when you are high - which is not good at the beginning of a career. But I'm sure smoking pot is the only thing - as stupid as it is - that makes it possible for me to continue my work."
Posted by Cate on March 1, 2007 in George Michael | Permalink | Comments (0)
November 20, 2006 11:20 AM
George Michael to appear on Coronation Street?
Sadly, he's just too late for a night-time liaison in the woods with Fred Elliott. But nevertheless, George Michael could be popping up in Corrie's Christmas special this year, but only if his touring commitments allow it. The Mirror reports that the singer's been offered a cameo in the show, and he's mulling it over this week while also visiting the show's set for a tour.
He is not sure whether to take Corrie up on their offer because he is so busy with his tour, but he was over the moon to be asked," a source tells the paper. "He will definitely be going to meet everybody this week. He's really looking forward to getting behind the bar at the Rovers Return and pulling a few pints."
Posted by Stu on November 20, 2006 in George Michael | Permalink | Comments (0)
October 20, 2006 9:32 AM
George Michael to smoke cannabis on South Bank Show
WE'RE ALL GOING TO HELL IN A HANDCART! Sorry, I went a bit Daily Mail there. The story is this: George Michael is apparently shown smoking a joint while being interviewed for the South Bank Show, which airs later this month. He'll also defend his use of the drug.
"This is the only drug I've ever thought worth taking but you have to wait. It never occurred to me to take even this until I was about 22 or 23. This stuff keeps me sane and happy. I could write without it...if I were sane and happy. I'd say it's a great drug - but obviously it's not very healthy. You can't afford to smoke it if you've got anything to do. Anything at all would be foolish."
Like driving, for example. Oh..
Posted by Stu on October 20, 2006 in George Michael | Permalink | Comments (1)
October 9, 2006 9:27 PM
Top Ten Stories - Madonna Adopts Orphan, But In More Breaking News, Paris & Nicole Are BFF's Again! Hallelujah!
'Holiday...Celebrate...Buy a baby...In Malawi', is reportedly the tune Madonna is humming, since she apparently did an Angelina Jolie and adopted an orphan, naming him 'Luca'. Sorry Madge, but adopting an orphan won't get you Brad, you're stuck with Guy and his crap movies for life.
Nicole Richie and Paris Hilton have reportedly sucked-face and made-up, leading many to wonder if there's another dreaded Simple Life in the works.
Lindsay Lohan obviously doesn't rate appearing at a benefit in Australia for kids and tweens very highly, as she skips out of the negotiations. She must've twigged that 13 year-olds are just far too young.
Chris De Burgh (get back in your box, raging-hormones), claims he can heal people with his hands. Me first! Me first!
Penelope Cruz naturally attracts beardy-lesbians. Like Tom Cruise.
The third, and ugliest Hanson brother has just married. Is there no hope for the rest of us anymore?!
Paris Hilton is snapped with some seedy looking skunk. Skank with some skunk, how's that for a new lyric, princess?
Following in the foosteps of Take That, and, err, 5ive, S Club 7 are reforming, heaven forbid.
Not content with appearing in the news only for being found slumped over his wheel on drugs, George Michael has announced Wham! are reuniting for a 'Christmas extravangza', hopefully sharing his drugs with the audience this time.
Russell Brand decides to do a Paris Hilton, and become celibate. Something tells me his attempt will be even more short-lived than hers.
Posted by Katherine on October 9, 2006 in Angelina Jolie, Baby Watch, Brad Pitt, Brangelina, Drug Scandals, George Michael, Gossip Rag Roundup, Hot Gossip, Lindsay Lohan, Madonna, Musical Stars, Nicole Richie, Paris Hilton, Rag Roundup, Relationship Watch, Russell Brand, TV Show Gossip, Tabloid Tales, Thighs Wide Open | Permalink | Comments (2)
October 2, 2006 12:04 PM
George Michael arrested again
What is it with George Michael and impromptu-naps-while-out-driving? Today's Mirror has a story on the singer being arrested yesterday, allegedly after falling asleep at the wheel again – the third time this year he's had a spot of driving bother. The latest incident happened at 3.20am after a night out clubbing, and ended with George being carted down the nick, and then onto a hospital.
"In the routine way a doctor was called out to him to take a blood sample but thought he seemed ill and decided he needed to go to hospital in case he was in a more serious condition than first thought," a police spokesman tells the paper. "There was a concern a mix of drugs and alcohol may have had a bad effect on him."
Posted by Stu on October 2, 2006 in George Michael | Permalink | Comments (0)
September 25, 2006 12:27 PM
George Michael takes aim at Bush on-stage
Forget candles, lights and backing singers. What every gig needs is a giant inflatable George Bush being 'pleasured' by a bulldog. George Michael's the man who realised this, for his European tour which kicked off in Barcelona last night. The Sun has a review of the gig, which was apparently ace, although Victoria Newton must have been the only person in the crowd to be "surprised he didn't do Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go".
George also explained why he's not going to be stripping down on-stage anytime soon. "As much as I don’t want to disappoint those people who want to see more of my bottom, I’m going to be less of a showman and more of a singer," he said at the gig. "Madonna has made it difficult for the rest of us but even if I gave myself another five years I’d never be able to fit into that bloody leotard!"
Posted by Stu on September 25, 2006 in George Michael, Musical Stars | Permalink | Comments (0)
September 20, 2006 2:06 PM
George Michael laid bare on TV
No, not like that. At least, not yet. This Friday sees a George Michael episode of Star Trip's fave new series, Star Stories. I normally leave the telly criticism to TV Scoop, but suffice to say that the show is very very funny, and reminds me of the Rock profiles series that Matt Lucas and David Walliams did before Little Britain. Get a taster of this week's revelations by clicking below. The show's on Channel 4.
Posted by Stu on September 20, 2006 in George Michael | Permalink | Comments (0)
September 18, 2006 4:23 PM
Top Ten Stories
Yes, there really is a Mel Gibson video game, complete with tequila bottles and Star-of-David-throwing Rabbis.
Jon Heder, better known as Napoleon Dynamite, is expecting a baby.
Lindsay Lohan broke her wrist last Friday whilst partying. Hey, at least she didn't cover it up the way the Hoff did.
Katie Holmes is apparently having second thoughts about marrying Tom. If only she'd listened to Star Trip from the beginning...
Adam Ant claims his relationship with Heather Graham saved him from depression and suicide.
Elton John and George Michael are now BFF. Is it too soon to hope for a threesome?
Anna Nicole Smith is refusing to allow her baby's father from meeting her.
Jude Law is desperate to play a Romeo role before his good looks fade. Err...You're about 33 years too late for that, Judey-boy.
Scarlett Johansson speaks out over ultra-thin 'slebs, saying 'I don't need to be skinny to be sexy'.
Nicole Kidman will be riding husband Keith Urban's 'love bus' whilst he goes on tour for 6 months.
Posted by Katherine on September 18, 2006 in Baby Watch, David Hasselhoff, George Michael, Hot Gossip, Jude Law, Katie Holmes, Lindsay Lohan, Musical Stars, Nicole Kidman, Rag Roundup, Scarlett Johansson, Soap Stars, TV Show Gossip, Tabloid Tales, Thighs Wide Open, Tom Cruise, TomKat | Permalink | Comments (0)
August 1, 2006 10:14 PM
George Michael's Latest Crazy Rant
What on earth is going on with George Michael? His latest indiscretion involved picking up a bloke - 58-year-old Norman Kirtland - at a notorious gay pick-up zone on London Hampstead Heath, details of which appeared in a Sunday paper, says new magazine.
The singer, however, felt the need to justify his actions and phoned Richard & Judy to say: "People know I have no issue with cruising... buy they make me look like a gay Wayne Rooney."
I'm assuming he's referring to Rooney's previous history with hookers, but with George these days, who knows? Maybe he's saying he has, ahem, similar ball skills to the English football prodigy? [Toni Kelly]
Posted by Antonia on August 1, 2006 in George Michael | Permalink | Comments (0)
July 26, 2006 12:26 PM
George Michael hits back at cruising slurs
The tabloids had a field day this week after catching George Michael red-handed in a Hampstead Heath romp with a burly 58-year-old trucker. George got his response in yesterday by ringing up Richard & Judy for a live interview on their show, saying:
- He's NOT calling off his wedding to partner Kenny, it's just been postponed.
- The pair are both comfortable and open about cruising - it's the tabloids who should be ashamed for calling George "shameful" and "depraved".
- George refers to the man he was caught with as, er, 'Bernard Manning'. DON'T WORRY LAWYERS, he's just saying he looked like him.
Naturally, The Sun is still banging on about "seedy actions", but as George himself says: "There can't be shame unless the people involved are ashamed and I'm certainly not that."
Still, if Kenny was to dump George after the incident, there'd be no shortage of willing replacements given the revelation that George gave his partner a million quid as a tenth anniversary present. And by the law of averages, some of them wouldn't look like tubby Y-front-wearing comedians. Probably. [Stuart Dredge]
Posted by Stu on July 26, 2006 in George Michael | Permalink | Comments (1)
