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The true story behind Wham's Last Christmas from the people who were there: How bonds forged in Herfordshire classrooms and pubs paired with George Michael's genius led to Britain's favourite festive

Christmas 1984 was a bit of a bumper year in the annals of pop history. Wham's Last Christmas- celebrating its 40th anniversary - is a vignette of Eighties nostalgia filmed in the Swiss resort of Saas-Fee George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley are seen larking around with a collection of similarly bouffant-haired friends in the ski resort Now know why it …

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4 days, 15 hours ago

WHAM!'s Last Christmas crowned UK's 2024 Christmas Number 1 for a second record breaking year beating hopeful Tom Grennan who got a tattoo in his bid to land the top spot

Daily Mail

's Last Christmas has been crowned UK Christmas Number for a second year running, making Offical Chart History. The iconic festive hit, which was first released in 1984 and celebrates it's 40th anniversary this year, has now become the first song ever to cling the clinch two consecutive Christmas Number 1 victories. 's Last Christmas has been crowned UK Christmas …

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1 week, 5 days ago

Is the NHS in more trouble than usual this winter?

The Independent

Rather like Santa, mince pies, Wham!’s “Last Christmas” and the Mrs Brown’s Boys special, the NHS winter crisis has become something of an annual ritual. Indeed, this winter has brought what the NHS officially calls a “quad-demic” of viral illnesses, the seasonal peak has arrived early, and the health service is already in trouble. Stephen Powis, NHS medical director and …

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4 months ago

Executive producer behind Take That documentary says band have ‘beautiful story to tell’

The Independent

Sign up to Roisin O’Connor’s free weekly newsletter Now Hear This for the inside track on all things music Get our Now Hear This email for free Get our Now Hear This email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. documentary and everyone felt great the next day – …

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6 months ago

Donald Trump's green card promise to all foreign college grads a gimmick or change of heart? A reality check

Hindustan Times

Former US President Donald Trump, an ardent opponent of immigration, surprised the world when he declared that he will grant automatic green cards to all US college graduates if elected. Indian Immigration community hails Trump's remarks Trump's announcement was met with enthusiastic applause by Indian Americans who have been advocating for green card reforms. Trump flip-flops on immigration, and I’ll …

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6 months, 2 weeks ago

A 102-year-old World War II veteran dies en route to D-Day commemorations in Europe and is mourned

The Independent

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6 months, 2 weeks ago

A 102-year-old World War II veteran dies en route to D-Day commemorations in Europe and is mourned

Associated Press

A World War II Navy veteran was being mourned Thursday following his death while en route to France to commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day, a trip friends said he’d talked excitedly about making. Robert “Al” Persichitti of Fairport, New York fell ill during a stop in Germany last week and died in a hospital, his longtime priest and friend, …

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10 months, 1 week ago

Steve Wright tribute: DJ was a friend you only had to switch on your radio to summon

The Independent

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Tony Blackburn pays tribute to Steve Wright after presenter's death aged 69 At the time, …

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1 year ago

Shane MacGowan’s wife Victoria responds to Wham! scoring Christmas No 1

The Independent

Sign up to Roisin O’Connor’s free weekly newsletter Now Hear This for the inside track on all things music Get our Now Hear This email for free Get our Now Hear This email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. MacGowan’s band were in contention for the top of …

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1 year ago

Roman Kemp pays emotional tribute to his late godfather George Michael during Royal Carols: Together At Christmas after singer's band Wham! scored a festive number one this week

Daily Mail

Roman Kemp paid tribute to his late godfather George Michael during Sunday's broadcast of Royal Carols: Together At Christmas. Roman Kemp paid tribute to his late godfather George Michael during Sunday's broadcast of Royal Carols: Together At Christmas It comes after it was announced George's former band Wham! 's 1984 song Last Christmas finally scored a festive number one this …

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1 year ago

Save your tears: Why Whamageddon is making people stay away from ‘Last Christmas’

Firstpost

Whamageddon is a viral game that anyone can play. The only rule is that you cannot listen to Wham!’s 1986 classic ‘Last Christmas’ between 1 December and Christmas Eve. You should not listen to Wham!’s ‘Last Christmas_’_ song between 1 December and midnight of 24 December. As per NBC News, ‘Last Christmas’ is the top-streamed holiday song in over 40 …

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1 year ago

AP’s top music documentaries of 2023: Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, WHAM! and more — and where to watch

Associated Press

LOS ANGELES — Looking for something to watch this holiday season? “Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé” chronicles the superstar’s 39-city world tour and the blood, sweat and tears required to make the larger-than-life production happen. As AP’s Jonathan Landrum writes in his review, the film doesn’t shoehorn in every song; rather, “‘Renaissance’ is more about getting a glimpse into Beyoncé’s …

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1 year ago

AP's top music documentaries of 2023: Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, WHAM! and more — and where to watch

The Independent

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1 year ago

Why people love (and hate) 'Last Christmas'

Hindustan Times

It hits us without mercy every year, nearly impossible to avoid: It's on the radio, it's at the top of the singles charts, it's blaring from the loudspeakers at Christmas markets or supermarkets and department stores. Fleeing 'Whamageddon' That makes it an almost instant earworm, which has made the track not only one of the most-played Christmas songs of all …

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1 year ago

Shane MacGowan’s widow Victoria thanks ‘tower of strength’ Johnny Depp

The Independent

Sign up to Roisin O’Connor’s free weekly newsletter Now Hear This for the inside track on all things music Get our Now Hear This email for free Get our Now Hear This email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Victoria Mary Clarke has thanked …

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1 year, 1 month ago

Another Republican accuses McCarthy of violence after elbow incident

The Independent

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1 year, 5 months ago

Tom Cruises Off a Cliff

Slate

This week, Slate culture writer Nadira Goffe fills in for Julia. Then, they explore Spill, a new image-based platform claiming to be the next “Black Twitter,” and its role in the current social media landscape. In the exclusive Slate Plus segment, the panel discusses the lost art of handwriting, inspired by this piece in the Atlantic: “How Handwriting Lost Its …

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1 year, 5 months ago

Netflix is adding one of the best films of 2023 this week

The Independent

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1 year, 5 months ago

Wham! review: Netflix doc is a missed opportunity that plays like a greatest hits album

The Independent

Get our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic Clarisse Loughrey Get our The Life Cinematic email for free Get our The Life Cinematic email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. is the story of – you guessed it – Wham!, the …

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1 year, 5 months ago

From coming out stories to Elton John — here are the key moments from Netflix's Wham! documentary

ABC

For a short time in the early '80s, you couldn't turn on a TV or radio without seeing the feathered hair and bejewelled earlobes of Wham! Elton's love shines strong It's no secret that Michael and Elton John enjoyed a long-lasting friendship — with John even paying tribute to Michael at Glastonbury last month. They include: Everybody was sloshed while …

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1 year, 5 months ago

Andrew Ridgeley reveals last time he saw George Michael as Netflix doc about Wham! history debuts

Daily Mail

Andrew Ridgeley has revealed the last time he met his Wham! co-star George Michael ahead of the release of a new Netflix documentary The documentary is a celebration of the young pop duo who sold more than 30 million records worldwide 'That was a few months prior to his passing.' in 1981 Andrew Ridgeley said Michael's 'later years weren't his …

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1 year, 5 months ago

Review: Relive the whirlwind that was ‘Wham!’ from the inside out

LA Times

‘Wham!’ Pop music had one of its all-time best years in 1984, when Prince, Van Halen, Cyndi Lauper, Tina Turner and Madonna all topped the Billboard singles charts. Then, as the year came to an end, a U.K. import cracked U.S. radio: the well-coiffed, white-teethed, infectiously bubbly duo Wham!, with its throwback blue-eyed soul hit “Wake Me Up Before You …

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1 year, 5 months ago

What to stream this week: Taylor Swift, a new animated 'Superman,' 'Biosphere' and 'Wham!'

The Independent

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1 year, 5 months ago

What to stream this weekend: Taylor Swift, ‘Lincoln Lawyer,’ ‘Biosphere’ and ‘Wham!’

Associated Press

Taylor Swift’s rerecording of her “Speak Now” and survivalist Bear Grylls taking Bradley Cooper and Rita Ora into the wild are among the new television, movies, music and games headed to a device near you. Among the offerings worth your time as selected by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists are the sci-fi comedy ”Biosphere” starring Sterling K. Brown and Mark …

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The true story behind Wham's Last Christmas from the people who were there: How bonds forged in Herfordshire classrooms and pubs paired with George Michael's genius led to Britain's favourite festive

WHAM!'s Last Christmas crowned UK's 2024 Christmas Number 1 for a second record breaking year beating hopeful Tom Grennan who got a tattoo in his bid to land the top spot

Is the NHS in more trouble than usual this winter?

Executive producer behind Take That documentary says band have ‘beautiful story to tell’

Donald Trump's green card promise to all foreign college grads a gimmick or change of heart? A reality check

A 102-year-old World War II veteran dies en route to D-Day commemorations in Europe and is mourned

A 102-year-old World War II veteran dies en route to D-Day commemorations in Europe and is mourned

Steve Wright tribute: DJ was a friend you only had to switch on your radio to summon

Shane MacGowan’s wife Victoria responds to Wham! scoring Christmas No 1

Roman Kemp pays emotional tribute to his late godfather George Michael during Royal Carols: Together At Christmas after singer's band Wham! scored a festive number one this week

Save your tears: Why Whamageddon is making people stay away from ‘Last Christmas’

AP’s top music documentaries of 2023: Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, WHAM! and more — and where to watch

AP's top music documentaries of 2023: Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, WHAM! and more — and where to watch

Why people love (and hate) 'Last Christmas'

Shane MacGowan’s widow Victoria thanks ‘tower of strength’ Johnny Depp

Another Republican accuses McCarthy of violence after elbow incident

Tom Cruises Off a Cliff

Netflix is adding one of the best films of 2023 this week

Wham! review: Netflix doc is a missed opportunity that plays like a greatest hits album

From coming out stories to Elton John — here are the key moments from Netflix's Wham! documentary

Andrew Ridgeley reveals last time he saw George Michael as Netflix doc about Wham! history debuts

Review: Relive the whirlwind that was ‘Wham!’ from the inside out

What to stream this week: Taylor Swift, a new animated 'Superman,' 'Biosphere' and 'Wham!'

What to stream this weekend: Taylor Swift, ‘Lincoln Lawyer,’ ‘Biosphere’ and ‘Wham!’