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George Michael’s later years ‘were not his best’, says Wham! star Andrew Ridgeley

‘The pleasure we found in each other’s company, and the amusement with which we regarded each other – that didn’t change,’ said Michael’s former bandmate

The Independent UK

If you’re gonna do a Wham! documentary, do it right — like Netflix did

Breezy film treats George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley’s 1980s hits with respect.

Chicago Sun-Times

Wham! Gets Its Netflix Close-Up July 5

George Michael, Andrew Ridgeley pop duo wasn’t around long, but made a mark

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Deon Estus moved to Dublin to play with Phil Lynott. He ended up giving George Michael (and Wham!) groove

George Michael could play bass – but it was Deon Estus who gave his songs groove, especially on 1987's Faith album...

Guitar World

Andrew Ridgeley explains why Wham! had to end and says George Michael's death left a 'void'

The group, which consisted of George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley, became one of the most successful pop acts of the 80s

Daily Mirror

Wham! on Screen: Andrew Ridgeley discusses Netflix documentary and 'Last Christmas' fame

The more outgoing half of the iconic band talks about his deep friendship with George Michael, and why he’s telling his story now

Evening Standard

Wham's Andrew Ridgeley says George Michael's death has left a 'void' in his life

Wham! star Andrew Ridgeley has said he would give anything to have lunch and play Scrabble with beloved friend and bandmember George Michael, who would have turned 60 on Sunday, just one last time

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Wham! review: "A buoyant docu-tribute to 80s pop"

Total Film

This Morning viewers in disbelief and say 'since when' as they question 'audacity' during tribute show

The ITV programme was back with Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary and it was a special show

Manchester Evening News

WHAM! documentary review: there’s a refreshing lack of hyperbole

Narrated by George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley, this illuminating film steers clear of gushing tropes, in favour of something far more interesting

Evening Standard

Wham! review – Netflix study of 80s pop legends is entertaining but weirdly incurious

Documentary about George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley’s meteoric rise is a fun and moving watch that misses the chance to delve deeper

The Guardian - UK

TV tonight: celebrating George Michael 40 years after Wham!’s first album

The BBC dedicates a whole night to the singer. Plus: Kylie Minogue performs the anthem of the summer at Wembley Stadium. Here’s what to watch this evening

The Guardian - UK

The decision that haunted George Michael. Wham! bandmate Andrew Ridgeley speaks out in new documentary

Andrew opens up about life in one of the world’s biggest bands in Netflix documentary Wham!

Daily Mirror

Why did Wham! break up? Netflix documentary to explore rise and break up of George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley's beloved band

Why did Wham! break up? Everything you need to know about the 80's UK pop band ahead of the upcoming Netflix documentary

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Wham! Netflix documentary — release date, trailer and more

Wham! is a Netflix documentary that will examine the legendary 1980s band's journey to fame through access to George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley's own archives.

Manchester Evening News

This Morning viewers baffled by Alison Hammond blunder suggesting dead icon's appearance on show

Fans were left questioning whether she suggested the late George Michael was appearing on the ITV daytime programme

Chicago Sun-Times

George Michael, Missy Elliott, Willie Nelson, Chaka Khan among Rock Hall inductees

Chicago’s Chaka Khan and “Soul Train” creator Don Cornelius are also among the list of inductees announced Wednesday.

Daily Mirror

George Michael tops UK's best-loved songs for fifth year ahead of late star's 60th birthday

Beloved ballad Careless Whisper has topped the list of the nation's favourite songs for the fifth year in a row, with late singer George Michael also crowned the most popular artist in a public vote

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Evening Standard

Why did Wham! break up? Netflix documentary’s trailer and release date revealed

The documentary is set to lift the lid on the behind-the-scenes goings-on of the band, who enjoyed huge chart success in the 1980s

The Guardian - UK

George Michael: Outed review – this will make you love him even more than you did as a screaming teen

This documentary on the pop star’s arrest for a ‘lewd act’ shows an era so breathtakingly homophobic that the shaming of gay men was a blood sport – and his response to it was one of absolute grace

Daily Mirror

George Michael's heartbreaking confession years after being forced to come out as gay

George Michael was forced out of the closet after he was arrested for performing a lewd act on an undercover police officer in a public toilet

Wales Online

George Michael nominated for Rock & Roll Hall of Fame as family hail fans

Former Wham! singer nominated for induction into the celebrated hall of fame

Daily Mirror

Wham! finishes 2022 on top of Official Charts with Last Christmas

The iconic Christmas song, performed by George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley, was first released in 1984 and once held the record as the best-selling single never to have hit number one in the UK

Chronicle Live

Wham secure UK's final number one song of 2022 with Last Christmas

38 years after its initial release, the track featuring George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley this week sold more than 79,000 units and was the UK’s most-streamed track

Wales Online

Christmas number one race heats up as Wham and Mariah Carey close in on LadBaby

LadBaby is bidding for a fifth consecutive Christmas number one but is coming under pressure from festive rivals

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