George Michael

Melanie Panayiotou dies three years after pop superstar sibling’s passing

Jingle bell time is a swell time for charity station with devoted fanbase

Elton answers questions from celeb fans Victoria Beckham, Billie Eilish, Bob Dylan and more

British writer Emma Forrest on her marriage break up and making her directorial debut with her film Untogether, which stars her ex husband

Review: The air of finality on his farewell tour gives this concert a youthful urgency

Band’s anti-establishment attitude and harsh tunes appealed to millions across globe

Key pieces being sold from the late singer’s art collection reflect his life and demons

Aidan Moffat, formerly of Scottish indie miserablists Arab Strap, insists ‘Ghost Stories for Christmas’ is not depressing

‘We have had to adjust,’ says one Chinese boss on the Addis Ababa-Djibouti line with masterly understatement

Planet Business: Also this week, Apple’s slide and an Australian media mega-merger

Aretha Franklin obituary: Huge talent drew on both sacred and secular traditions

Harry and Meghan are saying no to gifts, but most couples want kitchen kit or cash

National Library of Ireland says some materials to be digitised and available free online

‘Ireland’s Got Talent’ star on ungrateful popstars and being falsely accused of sex assault

Penny Diners charity serves Christmas dinner to homeless people in Cork city

Forget about plot: this is the most uncomplicated fun you will have this Christmas

Former glamour model says late Partridge Family star groped her in a bathroom in 1985

Are We There Yet? Memories of Toy Shows past and things to do with children this weekend

There is no mention of the post-Wham! fallout but this documentary is as close to Michael as you could possibly get on screen

In 1987 he was hailed as a rival to Michael Jackson, then his star crashed and burned

Silver spoons and memorabilia at 52nd Antique Dealers Fair taking place at the RDS

Rise of the world’s newest superpower increasingly apparent in snooker

British singer reportedly buried in Highgate Cemetery after his death on Christmas Day

Artwork auctioned to help raise funds for HIV and Aids prevention and awareness

The Birmingham band have called it a day and the best days of heavy metal are gone

Disease of the heart muscle sees left ventricle becomes stretched, thin and weak

No need for inquest or any further inquiries, says coroner, in relation to singer’s death

Adele produces music for cruise ships and her Grammys 2017 speech reeked of attention seeking

Beyoncé’s jaw-dropping multimedia homage to motherhood stunned the audience and set social media on fire

Family’s lawyers say they are appalled recording and transcript were made public

The music industry today is dominated by bland PR processes and musicians who just don’t have anything to say

‘What’s not to enjoy about a weekend of healthy vegetarian food, long walks in the country, restorative yoga – and hip-hop dance classes too?’

Des Cahill was dressed like a matador, with all the elegance of a bull with four left feet

US president-elect Donald Trump posts an unusual New Year’s message on his Twitter account

No suspicious circumstances around singer’s death on Christmas Day, says publicist

David Bowie, George Michael, Terry Wogan and Frank Kelly feature among those in the montage tribute

Singer died alone in bed, says partner Fadi Fawaz who found him on Christmas Day

1980s pop star who became celebrated artist and gay icon

‘Pop hunk transformed into a gay icon when few celebrities had the guts to come out’