George Michael was being presented the MTV Lifetime Achievement Award – also known as the Video Vanguard Award – when he gave Madonna a sensual kiss on the lips.

When George Michael kissed Madonna live on stage at the 1989 MTV Awards

A road sign in County Durham has been mysteriously changed to include the title of Wham!'s 1984 song, 'Last Christmas'.

Wham!'s 'Last Christmas' mysteriously appears on road sign in Low Wham, County Durham

Queen, George Michael, Seal and Liz Minelli were just some of the stars on stage for the closing performance of the Freddie Mercury Tribute concert singing a stunning ensemble version of 'We Are The Champions.'

When Queen, George Michael, Seal and Liza Minelli sang a heartfelt tribute to Freddie Mercury

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Fans of George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley are once again pushing 'Last Christmas' up the charts where the song now sits in the number two position for the fourth time since its release in 1984.

Wham!'s 'Last Christmas' is just 1,300 record sales away from its first ever number one

How TikTok is introducing a new generation to George Michael, Queen and other icons

How TikTok is introducing a new generation to George Michael, Queen and other icons

Wham's 'Last Christmas' has been covered by Mary J Blige

Mary J Blige releases a smooth R&B cover of Wham's 'Last Christmas' - listen now

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George Michael called into the show from his home in Goring, but not before Richard exposed him as a past anonymous This Morning donor of an eye-watering £50,000 for a children's charity.

When George Michael was exposed on This Morning as secret £50,000 donor who sent needy kids to Lapland

Teenage George Michael reveals story of how Wham! got its name in interview clip from 1983

How Wham! got their name: Teenage George Michael reveals story in interview clip from 1983

Bake Off Peter and Matt Lucas

Bake Off's Matt Lucas feels old as contestant has never heard of Careless Whisper or Spandau Ballet

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Keren and Andrew in 2005

Bananarama's Keren Woodward denies she is dating Andrew Ridgeley: 'We broke up seven years ago'

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Bananarama interview: Keren and Sara recall George Michael friendship, Band Aid's lack of women and lifelong friendship

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George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley appeared on BBC TV show Wogan in 1984

Young George Michael, 21, surprises Terry Wogan with wise and articulate interview answers

When George Michael secretly donated all royalties from 'Jesus to a Child' to ChildLine

When George Michael secretly donated all royalties from 'Jesus to a Child' to ChildLine

George Michael purchased the piano John Lennon used to write 'Imagine' in 2000

How George Michael came to own John Lennon's 'Imagine' piano and where it is now

George Michael's ex-lover Kenny Goss suing late star's sister and father

George Michael's ex-partner Kenny Goss is suing late star's sister and father

Joining Pavarotti on stage, George Michael was in the city of Modena, Italy to help raise money for charities close to the opera star's heart.

When George Michael and Pavarotti sang a spine-tingling duet of 'Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me'

Giant George Michael mural unveiled in his memory in London

Giant George Michael mural unveiled in his memory near home in London

Teenager George, who was a part time DJ by night and a cinema attendant by day, was incredibly confident on stage as he sang 'Wham Rap' and 'Young Guns.'

19-year-old George Michael's phenomenal first TV appearance with Wham! - watch video