George Michael, "Symphonica" (Islands)

Forget about the health issues and personal problems — George Michael sounds just fine, super in fact, on his first new album in seven years, recorded live during his 2011-2012 "Symphonica" tour in Europe.

A mural of deceased singer George Michael in Sydney, Australia was vandalized last week in the wake of the country’s mail-in vote on same sex marriage.

(AP) Grieving fans on Monday mourned the death of George Michael as British charities revealed that the pop star had secretly been a major behind-the-scenes donor who gave his time and money to support cherished causes.

LONDON (AP) _ After a spell of making headlines for mishaps rather than music, George Michael is coming back with a new album.

The world was shocked when pop icon George Michael passed away suddenly on Christmas Day last year. However, fans across the world have honored the late singer in a remarkable manner 10 months after his passing.

(AP) George Michael, who rocketed to stardom with WHAM! and went on to enjoy a long and celebrated solo career lined with controversies, has died, his publicist said Sunday. He was 53.