FRIENDS & FAMILY ATTEND GEORGE MICHAEL'S FUNERAL AS HE IS FINALLY BURIED

Friends and family attended a small, private ceremony as George Michael’s funeral has finally taken place.

The beloved Wham! singer and gay artist died on Christmas Day last year.

He was 53.

A statement from his publicist: ‘We can confirm that the funeral of the singer George Michael took place today.

‘Family and close friends gathered for the small, private ceremony to say goodbye to their beloved son, brother and friend.

‘George Michael’s family would like to thank his fans across the world for their many messages of love and support.’

The gay star sold more than 100 million albums with his group and as a solo artist, becoming known for songs like Careless Whisper, Faith, and Last Christmas.

Stories of Michael’s generosity emerged after his death, including donating a lot of money to charities like Childline, Terrence Higgins Trust and National AIDS Trust.

SOURCE: GAY STAR NEWS

JAMES CORDEN DELIVERS HEARTFELT TRIBUTE TO 'CARPOOL KARAOKE' INSPIRATION GEORGE MICHAEL

James Corden won’t let the sun go down on George Michael.

To start 2017, the “Late Late Show” host offered a heartfelt tribute to the singer who died at the end of 2016. 

“I feel like I’ve loved George Michael as long as I’ve kind of loved music,” Corden said.

He added, “I can remember so many specific times in my life where I might’ve felt on my own, and George’s music would feel like you just ― would feel like you would listen to a song, and he would reach his hand out and tell you that you weren’t on your own, and that these feelings were not particular to you.”

Corden told the story of how Michael inspired his hit segment “Carpool Karaoke” by starring with him in another similar segment for Red Nose Day, a charity fundraising event. Corden recalls how the first artist who agreed to do “Carpool Karaoke” was Mariah Carey (New Year’s Eve snafus aside), and she only did so because of Michael.

“If it’s good enough for George, then it’s good enough for me,” said Carey. And the rest is internet history ... 

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REST IN PEACE GEORGE MICHAEL