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George Michael's 'Listen Without Prejudice' Tops U.K. Chart

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Four-disc reissue of his sophomore album races to the top of the charts
Renée Fabian
GRAMMYs
Oct 30, 2017 - 4:20 pm

Following the U.K.'s Channel 4 Oct. 16 showing of the new George Michael:Freedom documentary on the life and legacy of the inimitable George Michael, which also aired Oct. 21 on Showtime in the U.S., the GRAMMY winner has re-entered the U.K. charts.

Sony reissued Michael's 1990 sophomore album, Listen Without Prejudice Vol. 1, as a four-disc set that also includes remixes, documentary footage and his 1996 MTV "Unplugged" episode. This mega reissue landed at the top of the U.K. album chart this week.

In addition, the compilation Ladies & Gentlemen — The Best of George Michael re-entered the charts at No. 9 while another greatest hits album, Twenty Five, rose to No. 21. Meanwhile, Michael's third studio album, Older, re-entered the chart at No. 35.

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George Michael

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Watch: First Look At New George Michael Documentary

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Film following the life and music of the late GRAMMY winner to air on Showtime in October
Renée Fabian
GRAMMYs
Sep 19, 2017 - 10:56 am

Showtime announced the latest installment in its music documentaries will spotlight the late GRAMMY winner George Michael. Titled George Michael: Freedom, the cable network released the first trailer offering an inside look at Michael's life and music.

While the film will cover Michael's entire life, it focuses on the period leading up to his second solo album, Listen Without Prejudice Vol. 1, and the pressure he felt following up his diamond-certified GRAMMY-winning debut solo album, 1987's Faith.

Freedom includes narration from Michael himself, giving viewers an intimate look at his professional and private life, along with archival and private home footage. GRAMMY winners such as Elton John, Mark Ronson, Stevie Wonder, Mary J. Blige, and Tony Bennett have been tapped to weigh in on Michael's influential career as well.

George Michael: Freedom debuts on Showtime on Oct. 21 at 9 p.m. ET.

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Ricky Martin

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Ricky Martin Extends All In Las Vegas Residency

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The GRAMMY winner has announced he will extend his stay in the city an additional 12 dates in 2018
Renée Fabian
GRAMMYs
Dec 20, 2017 - 2:30 pm

Ricky Martin is "Livin' La Vida Loca" in Las Vegas since he announced an additional 12 dates to his residency there, adding dates between March 15, 2018, and June 3.

The GRAMMY winner has been performing his All In residency since April at Park Theater at Monte Carlo Resort and Casino in Las Vegas. Martin's show features 21 of his biggest hits, including crowd-pleasers such as "Livin' La Vida Loca," "Shake Your Bon Bon," "Cup Of Life," "La Bomba," and "Vente Pa' Ca."

This announcement follows a Sept. 4 documentary on VH1 titled "Ricky Martin: Behind The Vegas Residency," which gave viewers all the behind-the-scenes scoop on the singer/songwriter's sold-out residency so far.

Tickets for All In's new dates go on sale Dec. 22 via Ticketmaster. Don't forget to grab yours!

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John Legend To Star In Live Version Of "Jesus Christ Superstar"

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The GRAMMY winner will play the lead character alongside Alice Cooper in the role of King Herod
Renée Fabian
GRAMMYs
Dec 19, 2017 - 11:31 am

Who better to play the lead role of Jesus Christ in a live version of Andrew Lloyd Webber's "Jesus Christ Superstar" than John Legend?

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The news was announced on Dec. 19 on the "Today" show that Legend will step into the rock opera's title role. He joins previously announced shock rocker Alice Cooper, who will play the role of King Herod.

The live broadcast is directed by British theater director David Leveaux and will air on NBC on Easter Sunday, April 1, 2018, in front of a live audience at the Marcy Armory in Brooklyn N.Y.'s Williamsburg neighborhood.

The production, "Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert!," is based on Webber's popular stage musical, which chronicles the final week of Jesus' life. The musical's soundtrack album earned three GRAMMY nominations for the composer for 1971 and 1972, including two Album Of The Year nods.

"I'm thrilled to join the cast of this production of 'Jesus Christ Superstar Live In Concert!' It's such a powerful, meaningful musical and I'm humbled to be part of this performance," Legend said, according to Billboard. "We've already formed an incredible team, and, as we finish casting, I'm certain we will put together some of the greatest talents around to do this work justice."

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Chance The Rapper Teases Deluxe Version Of 'Merry Christmas Lil' Mamma'

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The GRAMMY winner is back with Jeremih to spread a little holiday cheer
Renée Fabian
GRAMMYs
Dec 18, 2017 - 12:31 pm

Get ready to "Jingle Bells all the way" with Chance The Rapper and Jeremih's deluxe reissue of their Christmas mixtape, Merry Christmas Lil' Mama.

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Released for free last year via SoundCloud, Chance's holiday-themed mixtape featured tunes such as "All The Way," "Joy" and "I'm Your Santa" with fellow Chicagoan Jeremih.

The duo announced via Instagram in a faux infomercial they would be reprising their instant classic holiday album for 2017, this time with "a gang of new altxmas bangerz," such as "Big Kid Again" and "Down With Dat," featuring drumming contributions from Common and "Master Of None" actress Lena Waithe.

You can get your fill of Chicago mixtape Christmas goodness when the project drops later this week.

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