On what would've been George Michael's 61st birthday, PEOPLE is taking a trip down memory lane and revisiting a Sept. 23, 1985 interview with the late singer.

In an interview with 'Billboard,' Andrew Ridgeley said George Michael would've "been utterly delighted" by the lasting success of "Last Christmas," which turned 40 this year and landed a top-three ...

George Michael's "Father Figure" has enduring impact outside of "Babygirl's" dance scene. One of Michael's biggest hits from "Faith," the song gains new meaning in a different onscreen context.

The death of George Michael was a shock when he passed away at the relatively young age of 53 on Dec. 25, 2016. It was literally his “Last Christmas,” and his iconic crucifix earring in the ...

George Michael (l) and Andrew Ridgeley of WHAM! in Japan, January 1985. (Michael Putland/Getty Images) When Ridgeley inducted Michael, posthumously, into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2023, he ...

George Michael’s many acts of generosity, often conducted under condition of anonymity, have come to light since the star’s death in 2016.. Now, his backing singer Shirley Lewis has revealed ...

The event is a chronicle and celebration of George Michael’s career, including performances of several familiar favorites from throughout his life — like “Freedom,” “Faith ...