Taylor Swift doesn't mind doing covers, though those normally take place live and not on albums. That will somewhat change on her new album, The Life of a Showgirl. The track will not be a true cover, ...

Taylor Swift’s homage to a George Michael classic has the seal of approval from the late singer’s family and friends. The fourth song on Taylor’s new album, The Life of a Showgirl, called Father ...

George Michael’s estate has responded to Taylor Swift featuring the late music legend’s iconic song on her 12th studio album, “The Life of a Showgirl.” Just hours before the album’s release Friday, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. George Michael's "Father Figure" reenters the R&B Digital Song ...

Heart failure killed George Michael, 53, on Christmas 2016. Wham’s 1985 hit “Last Christmas” will never sound the same. Michael’s songs poeticized queer desire and charted hits. Although many ’80s ...

Haim are hoping George Michael's estate will clear a sample of 'Freedom! ‘90’ on their new song. The pop rock group – comprising sisters Este, Danielle and Alana Haim – have used a snippet of the ...

Decades after release, George Michael’s "Careless Whisper" reenters the U.K. top 40 on the Official Physical Singles Sales and Official Vinyl Singles charts. George Michael during George Michael In ...

George Michael's backing singers are thrilled to be performing his songs across the UK to keep his spirit alive. Shirley Lewis, whose voice can be heard on 'Freedom' and 'Father Figure', has worked ...

Released in 1984, “Last Christmas” by Wham! is a seasonal staple. Upon its release, it became that very thing rather quickly, as it charted on various Billboard charts annually. To this day, it has ...

Taylor Swift released her new album The Life Of A Showgirl on Friday. It’s sure to rocket to number one on charts worldwide: It’s achieved the biggest ever pre-save in Spotify’s history. The Taylor ...