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This curation of The Conversation UK’s arts and culture coverage was first published in our fortnightly newsletter, Something Good.

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Tonight the Music Seems So Loud: George Michael’s music, artistry and drama

Writing about the world’s biggest pop icons is often a double-edged sword. On the plus side, authors know the public is always hungry for more (just see the volume of unofficial Taylor Swift biographies released in recent years). But minus side, they need to find a new angle to avoid…

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Marianna Martines: the infuriating reason you’ve never heard of this brilliant 18th-century composer

Imagine if the only musical artists from the 1980s you had access to were Madonna, Prince and Michael Jackson. Others, such as David Bowie, Whitney Houston or George Michael are not available because, we’re told, these artists fail to exhibit the same type of creativity as the other three “geniuses”.

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First Thing: Defense department bars reporters from Pentagon press room

Spokesperson claims Trump administration has ‘the most transparent war department in history’ despite ban on journalists using Pentagon facility. Also, more than 1,000 Marilyn Monroes descend on Palm Springs

The Guardian - UK

Tonight the Music Seems So Loud by Sathnam Sanghera review – a heartbreaking portrait of George Michael

This affecting exploration of the troubled genius’s impact is packed with anecdote, sharp analysis and social context

The Guardian - UK

‘I don’t listen to indie music any more’: Ed O’Brien’s honest playlist

The Radiohead guitarist once serenaded a girl with the Smiths and thinks George Michael was a genius. But what is his favourite football song?

The Guardian - UK

Chewing gum and ash-filled cookie jars: Inside the world of extreme pop fandoms

'Holy Pop!' takes visitors inside the bizarre and beautiful world of obsessive fans.

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Quote of the day by George Michael: 'I seem to think that anything worth having in life has to be...' Life lessons on goals, success, hard work and hardships by British singer and songwriter

Quote of the day by George Michael highlights the connection between success, hard work, goals, and hardships. The quote explains that many achievements in life require struggle, patience, and effort. George Michael’s own journey in music, fame, personal challenges, and legacy reflects the meaning behind his words and continues to…

The Economic Times

CMAT voices surprise after winning Ivor Novello Award for Best Album: ‘English people don’t give me awards’

Sam Fender, Rosalia and Scottish singer Jacob Alon joined the Irish singer in picking up awards for songwriting

The Independent UK

Rosalía, Lily Allen and CMAT triumph at Ivor Novello songwriting awards

UK awards The Ivor Novellos specifically recognise the importance of songwriting. Rosalía, Lily Allen and Sam Fender were this year's big winners, as well as rising star Jacob Alon, who won two awards. Here's everything you need to know about last night's ceremony.

Euronews

Sir Elton John and Thom Yorke honoured at 2026 Ivor Novello Awards

Sir Elton John and Radiohead frontman Thom Yorke were among those recognised with prestigious prizes at the 2026 Ivor Novello Awards ceremony in London on Thursday (21.05.26).

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Rosalia, Jacob Alon head Ivor songwriting award winners

Sam Fender has won songwriter of the year and Rosalia collected international songwriter of the year at the Ivors, Britain's annual music awards.

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Cmat says ‘it’s nice to finally win an award in England’ with Ivors best album

Sam Fender won songwriter of the year, Rosalia was named international songwriter of the year and Sir Elton John received an Ivors Academy Honour.

Evening Standard

Andrew Ridgeley: George Michael would be ‘immensely proud’ of Ivors fellowship

The 63-year-old said Michael would have recognised the way modern songwriters at the ceremony spoke about the ‘art and the craft’ of songwriting.

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The Guardian - UK

Scottish singer-songwriter Jacob Alon wins big at Ivor Novello awards

Musician wins rising star and best song musically and lyrically, continuing their success after Brit award win and Mercury prize nomination

The Guardian - UK

Behold! Nina Simone’s chewing gum! Inside the show celebrating extreme pop fandom

Leaves from Dolly Parton’s front garden, a Yellow Submarine cookie jar full of ashes, a branch from the tree Marc Bolan’s car hit … our writer explores Holy Pop, the exhibition where superfans are sacred

The Independent UK

Historic cemetery where Karl Marx is buried secures major funding to tackle climate change

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Inside the £20m plan to restore world-famous London cemetery where George Michael and Karl Marx are buried

One of the most pressing issues the cemetery faces is climate change, but a new Lottery grant will ‘safeguard’ the future of the ‘nationally important’ venue

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Quote of the day by George Michael: 'Change is a stranger you have yet to know.' Life lessons on human nature, success and hardships by British singer and songwriter

Quote of the day by George Michael explores the meaning of change through the words “Change is a stranger you have yet to know.” The article explains the quote, the life of George Michael, his music career, struggles, awards, and legacy. It also highlights lessons on human nature, success, and…

The Independent UK

Michael returns to box office top spot as Obsession creeps up on Devil Wears Prada 2

Curry Barker’s ‘Obsession’ has already made back its budget 16 times over

Evening Standard

Pink Floyd rainbow prism effect coins launched by The Royal Mint

Pink Floyd join David Bowie, George Michael, Dame Shirley Bassey, Sir Paul McCartney and Freddie Mercury in The Royal Mint’s ‘music legends’ series.

The Independent UK

Royal Mint launches rainbow prism coins celebrating legendary rock band Pink Floyd

The band has joined David Bowie and Freddie Mercury in the Royal Mint’s ‘music legends’ series

The Independent UK

Paul McCartney surprises fans at Abbey Road Studios during secret album playback

Beatles legend shared stories about childhood crushes, memories of John Lennon and George Harrison, and collaborating with Ringo Starr

The Independent UK

George Michael named UK’s most popular artist as Careless Whisper tops poll again

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George Michael song named UK’s favourite track for eighth year in a row

Michael, who died nearly a decade ago, was also named the UK’s most popular artist

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