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Documentary Explores Wham!'s Historic 1985 China Tour
Businessaktualne-cz9d ago

Documentary Explores Wham!'s Historic 1985 China Tour

The documentary film 'Wham! 10 Days in China' delves into the behind-the-scenes story of the British pop duo's groundbreaking and often bizarre 1985 tour of China. What began as a cynical business move evolved into a culturally enriching encounter.

Wham!'s Historic 1985 China Tour Explored in New Documentary
PoliticsThe Guardiandeadline12d ago2 sources

Wham!'s Historic 1985 China Tour Explored in New Documentary

A new BBC feature documentary, "Wham! 10 Days in China," revisits the British pop duo's groundbreaking 1985 tour of China, offering fresh perspectives on the cultural and political significance of the event. The film utilizes unearthed footage to chronicle George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley's journey as they became the first Western pop group to perform in the country.

George Michael's Heirs File Lawsuit Over Unreleased Footage
Culturen1-serbia10d ago

George Michael's Heirs File Lawsuit Over Unreleased Footage

The heirs of late singer George Michael have initiated a lawsuit against his former manager and friend, Andros Georgiou, regarding the publication of previously unseen footage. The legal dispute centers on the rights to these unreleased recordings.

Culturerolling-stone25d ago

Meshell Ndegeocello Announces New Cover Album 'Synonym'

Meshell Ndegeocello is releasing a new cover album titled 'Synonym,' featuring collaborations with artists like Chaka Khan and Cat Power, including a cover of George Michael and Aretha Franklin's 'I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)' with Cynthia Erivo.

£20m Plan to Restore Historic London Cemetery
CultureThe Independent2mo ago

£20m Plan to Restore Historic London Cemetery

A £20 million Lottery grant will fund the restoration of a world-famous London cemetery, home to the graves of George Michael and Karl Marx, addressing issues like climate change to safeguard its future.

Jacket from "Faith" sold for 2.2 million
Culture3mo ago

Jacket from "Faith" sold for 2.2 million

The leather jacket that George Michael wore in the music video for the hit song "Faith" from 1987 has been sold. The price? Just over 176,000 pounds, equivalent to about 2.2 million kronor, reports the BBC.

Cyberattacks on Cyprus websites common and low risk, commissioner says
Technologyin-cyprus4mo ago

Cyberattacks on Cyprus websites common and low risk, commissioner says

Several websites in Cyprus have come under cyberattack in recent days, Commissioner of Communications George Michaelides said, although he described the incidents as the most common and least dangerous type of attack. Asked to comment on reports of attacks on Cypriot websites, Michaelides said there was some activity and that this happens from time to […]