first with pop duo wham alongside schoolmate andrew ridgely, before striking out and achieving his own success as a solo artist and heartthrob. his career spanned four decades, selling more than 20 million albums in the u.s. ♪ gotta faith ♪ hmm i gotta have faith >>> half those sales due to "fate." >>> his arrest and subsequent run-ins for drug possession and the dui turned him into tabloid fodder. the british singer prided him self-, including aids awareness and gay rights. >>> his collaboration with ellen john brought worldwide aclam. john posted on instagram, quote, i am in deep shock. i've lost a bless loved friend. more attribute bugts poured in including andrew ridgely quiting, got didn't give it, you did, old friend. and george that kite, you found your freedom, it was your last christmas, we shall miss you. >>> again, police saying absolutely no foul play suspected. michael said as early as this year he was working on a documentary about his life, set to be released in 2017. obviously if that will be released it will very a much different ending now. hallie? >> high interested

george michael rose to superstardom with andrew ridgely in the 1980's band wham!upported by mesmerizing moves and oddly catchy songs lead to more than 100 million album sales. of iconic songs, such as "careless whispers," media may pop figure. tonight, fans reacted to the power of his music. >> he was one of a kind. he really influenced a generation of the 1980's, when i was about 17, 18 years old. style, very had colorful songs, and the music was upbeat. jay: controversy surrounded the multi-grammy winner. thead numerous run-ins with law all related primarily to drug use. he was arrested in 1988 after a lewd act in a california park and soon reckless and weak for having allowed my sexuality to be exposed this way, but i don't feel shame whatsoever as i don't think i should. jay: the circumstances surrounding george michael's death are not considered suspicious in nature. he did struggle with a belt of pneumonia in 2011. his death at the age of 53 comes as a shock to many. jay korff, abc 7 news. p.m., debbieund 2 reynolds tweeted about carrie fisher's condition. s

careless whisper to the hearts and minds ♪ michael split from partner andrew ridgely in 1986 and launchedcareer, never looking back. it was 1987. george michael looking the confident rockstar now in this productive -- in this provocative video with equally provocative title -- >> ♪ i want your sex >> the song lyrics were considered by some to be raunchy. casey kase title on his radio show. some pop stations would not play it until after dark. michael's lyrics invoking the pleasures of sex bumped heads with not just conservatives who thought he had gone too far, but with a hollywood desperately bringing attention to the aids epidemic and the need for safe sex. michael would later say his lyrics would be misunderstood. by the late 1980's, he was a bona fide superstar, garnering awards, hanging with celebs and royalty, and delivering more hits. try -- i want to learn to hold you touch you ♪ it can be said the 1990's were not quite as kind to george michael. fewer smash hits, and then this. april 7, 1998, michael is arrested by an undercover male police officer in charge -- and charged with e

along with guitarist andrew ridgely, the two men have multiple number one hits. a prolific songwriter, michael was known as the creative force of the group. in 1986, he left wham for a solo career. his first solo album, faith, topped the charts in 1987 producing hits that were provocative and catchy. >> george michael was a true icon. he was a singer. he was a songwriter. he was a visionary. >> reporter: the entertainer also struggled with depression and drugs and had several run- ins with the law, most famously in 1998 when he was arrested for lewd conduct in a restroom i will rogers memorial park in beverly hills.>> it became what he was known for over the fact that he won grammys. >> reporter: michael apologized to his fans after the incident and reveal that he was gay.>> i don't feel any shame. i feel stupid. i feel reckless and week to have allowed my sexuality to be exposed this way.>> reporter: although the 80s and 90s would be the height of his career, he would go on to release dozens of records and was still filling stadiums more than two decades into hi

a costar, andrew ridgely, also said he was heartbroken.bie williams, leroux also shed their -- also said condolences. >> i admire him as an artist. of all thed because artists that have gone this year. they seem to be forgotten. heartfelt most tribute came from lgbt activists around the world, including in taiwan, where he is celebrated as a gay icon and a strong supporter of gay rights. was a very brave person who stayed true to himself. it was beautiful. the fact that he passed away makes me sad. he counts as a very special icon in the gay community and he lived through amazing times. i think he left this world happy. waseorge michael particularly famous in asia. the firstham! became western pop band to play and china's beijing was slowly opening up to the outside world. annette: we spoke with music journalist matt thompson. the ability to make these really fun pop songs that everybody could engage with and understand within one lesson. go-go"e up for for you is just fun. all that is about. a songhristmas" alone is i have heard a dozen t

his old wham partner, andrew ridgely, said he was heartbroken at the loss of his beloved friend.el was one of britain's biggest pop stars is without question. the hundred million—plus albums he sold and the continual presence of his music on our radios and the sold—out arena tours stands out as testaments to his talent. he made life—affirming music that touched, and continues to touch millions of fans the world over. george michael collaborated with many artists throughout his career. one of them was motown legend aretha franklin, with whom he sang ‘i knew you were waiting for me‘ in 1986. the single reached number one both in the uk and in the us and won a grammy award. in a moment, we'll speak to simon climie, who wrote the song, but first here's a reminder. # somehow i made it through the heartache. yes, i did. i escaped. # i found my way out of the darkness, i kept my faith.|j # i found my way out of the darkness, i kept my faith. i know you did. kept my faith. when the river was deep, i didn't falter. when the mountain was high, i stood beneath. when the valley was lower, yo

as one half of the group wham with andrew ridgely, a achieving greater success as a solo artist and comings gay in the 90s and struggle with lewd behavior and drug possession. his powerful voice captured millions of fans selling 100 million records. >> what is it about me that women ignore the fact that i am gay. i think women get who i am and i write from the heart. >> reporter: this morning the music worlds is celebrating a pop legends. >> he was on the money. he made a tremendous mendsous contribution musically. -- tremendously contribution musically. >> reporter: ellen degeneres is calling her friend a huge talent. in new york, i'm elizabeth hur channel 6 "action news." >> carrie fisher remains in the hospital in stable condition. she suffered a heart attack while in the air on friday. princess laya actress had the medical emergency while flying from london to l.a. her mother, debby reynolds thank the public for their support. >>> donald trump is 20 days away from being naughted -- i go inaugurated for being president. he will shut down his charitable foundation. the attorney general i

>> reporter: he broke ground politically, traveling to beijing in 1985 with his wham partner andrew ridgelylay in china to a crowd of 15,000 strong. ♪ i gotta have faith >> reporter: two years later he'd trade in his slowing began t-shirts and jean shorts with his first solo album "faith." ♪ faith faith >> reporter: debuting a new, sexier look. tight torn jeans, mirrored aviator glasses, a 5:00 shadow that seemed to drive the women crazy. >> pop music particularly in the '80s, into the '90s, there were two images of a man's backside that helped define that decade and that era. one was bruce springsteen. the other was george michael shaking his butt in the video "faith." everyone remembers the riff, but no one can do the riff without the dance. >> reporter: "faith" gave michael five number one singles and a grammy for album of the year. ♪ freedom ♪ i won't >> reporter: "freedom" seemed to cement his sex symbol status with 90 supermodels like naomi campbell lip synching in the music video. >> talk about freedom and being the person he's got to be, being his true, authentic self. it sort of be

andrew ridgely said he was heartbroken at the loss of his beloved friend.aid, farewell my friend, another great artist leaves others. eltonjohn said, iam artist leaves others. eltonjohn said, i am in deep shock, i artist leaves others. eltonjohn said, iam in deep shock, i have lost a beloved friend, the kindest, most generous soul and a brilliant artist. paul young duetted with george michael. he paid tribute today. he always had an incredible p0p today. he always had an incredible pop sensibility and a voice that could touch people. some people have a voice that cut straight to your heart. he had that ability. as well as success over heart. he had that ability. as well 3s success ovei’ the years, heart. he had that ability. as well as success over the years, he also had brochures with the law. his car collided with a high street sharp leading to a spell in prison. he was cautioned and fined for drugs possession and received treatment for addiction. to be a part people's lives as an artist, that is what i dream. and still grateful for. lives as an artist, t

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partner, andrew ridgely, wrote: "i am heartbroken at the loss of his beloved friend yog" tonight hism very, very much." # all you do is love and love is all you do # i should know by now the way ifoughtforyou...# that george michael was one of britain's biggest pop stars is without question. the hundred million—plus albums he sold, the continual presence of his music on our radios, and the sold—out arena tours stand as testaments to his talent. # i know you think you're safe mister...# he was a generous man who made several private donations to individuals he didn't know but cared about nevertheless. he made life—affirming music that touched, and will continue to touch, millions of fans the world over. george michael collaborated with many artists throughout his career. information emerging now about the generous things that george michael did. some publicly, some privately. now, some panda pictures for you. these newborn twins in china have just begun to meet visitors. 0ver the last two months the twins have beenin the last two months the twins have been in care of breeders. and bri

his old wham partner, andrew ridgely said he was heartbroken at the loss of his beloved friend. was one of britain's biggest pop stars is without question. the hundred million—plus albums he sold on a continual presence of his music on oui’ continual presence of his music on our radios and a sold—out arena tours standards testaments to his talent. he made a life affirming music that her stumble continues to touch millions of fans the world over. “— touch millions of fans the world over. —— that will continue to touch. well, we heard george michael speaking in will gompertz‘s report to michael parkinson about life on the road. the interview was filmed in 1998 and in it, the musician spoke at length about his relationship with his parents, his desire for fame and one of his firstjobs as a dj in hertfordshire. my connection with my mother, i spent a lot of time around her, so from that point of view, my mother being english and in a strange way, very kind of classless, because she came from a working—class background, but she had been sent to a convent school, because her mother wa

his old wham partner, andrew ridgely, said he was heartbroken at the loss of his beloved friend.r, kenny goss released a statement. that george michael was one of britain's biggest pop stars is without question. the hundred million—plus albums he sold and the continual presence of his music on our radios and the sold—out arena tours stands out as testaments to his talent. he was a generous man who made anonymous contributions. he made life—affirming music that touched, and will continue to touch, millions of fans the world over. the british music & film producer martin lewis first met george michael in 1984 — when, he told me, he was thrilled to be asked to produce a documentary about wham's historic visit to china. it was a bizarre juxtaposition. the chinese government at that time wa nted chinese government at that time wanted to send a message that they we re wanted to send a message that they were liberalising and open to western culture but they did not prepare people that well for it and even the sight of western folks wandering around, particularly jest in colourful attire

andrew ridgely said he was heartbroken at the loss of his beloved friend.arewell my friend, another great artist leaves us. eltonjohn said, i am in deep shock, i have lost a beloved friend, the kindest, most generous soul and a brilliant artist. paul young duetted with george michael. he paid tribute today. he always had an incredible pop sensibility and a voice that could touch people. some people have a voice that cuts straight to your heart. he had that ability. as well as success over the years, he also had brushes with the law. his car collided with a high street shop, leading to a spell in prison. he was cautioned and fined for drugs possession and received treatment for addiction. to be a part of people's lives as an artist, that is what i dreamed of and what i'm still grateful for. but, my god, i wish i could cope with the other stuff the way others do. i wish i had been born with that particular suit of armour. cos i wasn't. when george michael revealed he was gay comic he said —— gay he said he had kept it secret to stop his mother worrying about

partner, andrew ridgely, wrote: tonight his former partner, kenny goss, gave a statement saying, # ally ifoughtforyou...# that george michael was one of britain's biggest pop stars is without question. the 100 million—plus albums he sold, the continual presence of his music on our radios, and the sold—out arena tours stand as testaments to his talent. # i know you think you're safe mister...# he was a generous man who made several private donations to individuals he didn't know but cared about nevertheless. he made life—affirming music that touched, and will continue to touch, millions of fans the world over. george michael, dead at 53 and lots of stuff emerging about how generous george was, not necessarily publicly but often in secret. thank you so much for watching. hello there. after the fairly windy spell of weather that many saw over the festive period, things are turning colder and much quieter too. here's the scene in highland scotland on monday, some snow over higher ground. some sunshine to see out boxing day too across the isle of wight. high pressure is dominating the weath

his old wham partner, andrew ridgely, said he was heartbroken at the loss of his beloved friend.ichael was one of britain's biggest pop stars is without question. the hundred million—plus albums he sold and the continual presence of his music on our radios and the sold—out arena tours stands out as testaments to his talent. he made life—affirming music that touched, and w and continues to touch millions of fans the world over. martin lewis is a british music & film producer based in los angeles. he first met george michael in 1984 — and was asked to produce the documentary film of wham's historic visit to china the next year i understand you got that commissioned to produce the documentary pretty much the night you met him? i did indeed. the wham arrived in 1983, in new york, afterwards i went to dinner with george after the concert. george was chatting about things, and i said what are you doing next? george said we have a plan to go to china. i immediately said, that sounds like a great film, that is a documentary. we got chatting and the next thing i knew he said you should ma

partner, andrew ridgely, wrote: tonight his former partner, kenny goss, gave a statement saying: # allthe way ifoughtforyou...# that george michael was one of britain's biggest pop stars is without question. the 100 million—plus albums he sold, the continual presence of his music on our radios, and the sold—out arena tours stand as a testament to his talent. # i know you think you're safe, mister...# he was a generous man who made several private donations to individuals he didn't know but cared about nevertheless. he made life—affirming music that touched, and will continue to touch, millions of fans the world over. much emerging now about how generous george was, sometimes publicly but often very much in private. while millions of people have fled their war—torn homes in syria, a handful of demonstrators in germany are walking towards it. hundreds of activists have embarked on a march from berlin to aleppo, to raise awareness of the ongoing humanitarian crisis. arrun soma reports. an early start at berlin's historic airfield, with backpacks in tow. but these travellers aren't jetting

his old wham partner, andrew ridgely, said he was heartbroken at the loss of his beloved friend.is a former partner, kenny goss released a statement. that george michael was one of britain's biggest pop stars is without question. the hundred million—plus albums he sold and the continual presence of his music on our radios and the sold—out arena tours stands out as testaments to his talent. he was a generous man who made anonymous contributions. he made life—affirming music that touched, and will continue to touch, millions of fans the world over. george michael collaborated with many artists throughout his career. one of them was motown legend aretha franklin, with whom he sang ‘i knew you were waiting for me' in 1986. the single reached number one both in the uk and in the us and won a grammy award., in a moment, we'll speak to simon climie, who wrote the song, but first here's a reminder. (music playing). i have been speaking to simon climbing. he shed for me the story behind that song. what is strange is that clive davis at the record company sought it was for whitney houston.

michael's wham band made andrew ridgely tweeted heartbroken at the loss of myof beloved friend.oreverve love. >> brian adams singing georgee b michael i still can't believe it.e far too young to leave us. >> late night host jamesam cordon wrote i've loved george michael for as long as i canlon remember. law an absolute inspirationsoti always ahead of his time.im again singer george michael mha dead at the age of 53. >>> actress carrie fisherie f remains hospitalized after suffering what's beingpi called an ah cardiac episode during a r flight from london to l.a.o l.a last week. week. fish's mother debbie reynoldse s tweeter on sunday that heron sua daughter is in that stabley ble condition. the actress perhaps best knownno for h leia in "star wars" receivedecve emergency treatment on a planete before being rushed to thed tohe hospital.hoit fisher is 60 years oldly. oldly >> today is a national day ofda mourning in russia as rescue teams search for victims vti avenue military plane crash.plaa the plane was carrying 92ryg people and the dead include russia's famed alexandrov ensem

former wham bam mate andrew ridgely writing this heartbroken at the loss of my beloved friend.e, his loved ones the world at large forever loved. >> boy george writing, he was so loved and i hope he knew it because the sadness today is beyond words. devastating. what a beautiful voice he had. his music will live on. as a testament to his talent, i can't believe he's gone. >> a live look outside of michael's home in london where he passed a way. somber scene. you can see people are going to gather a little bit later. michael was 53 years old. >> russia says pilot error or technical assault is likely to blame for a military plane crashing into the sea. 94 people are confirmed dead in the christmas tragedy. they searched for the plane through the night. they had a vigil last night. the plane was carrying military personnel a well-known army choir and reporters to a russian air base to syria. >> it was a white christmas for many but with it comes bitter, cold harsh winds and dangerous driving conditions. blizzard warnings north and south dakota expecting 15 inches of snow and 55 mi

andrew ridgely, the other half tweeted heartbroken at the loss of my beloved friend. michael then went on to a highly successful solo career before his arrest in 1998 in an la restroom for lewd conduct. following the incident he revealed he was gay and became a leader in the lgbt movement. michael's manager said he here of heart failure. the singer struggled in his lar years with health issues and substance abuse problems. during his career michael sold more than 100 million albums. fans gathered outside his london home.>> i just had to come. anyone who knows him knows you have to be here. i grew up with him. >> several british charities placed his generosity saying he donated extensively but privately to aids and cancer causes. cbs news england.>> elton john who sang a duet with george michael in the version of don't let the sun go down on me i lost a beloved friend, the kindest most generous soul and a brilliant artist. doran grant tweeted 2016 loss of another talented soul. love and sympathy to george michael's family. actor knowing george michael the 80s the voice

he and andrew ridgely had the duo of wham and wham uk at one point and part of the new wave movement which was basically very pop music and once george michael went solo which was inevitable because of his star power and developed as an artist and did textured songs like "father figure" and "faith" and he did a due yet with aretha franklin. it's a great loss. i'm very shocked and saddened by this. >> we lost so many greats this year. i'm george howell at cnn world headquarters in atlanta. cnn special continues, "finding jesus." stay with us. >>> jesus christ. he changed the course of world history. yet the most famous man ever to live left no physical trace. or did he? more than a thousand years pass and a cloth appears in europe. on its surface, the image of a man showing the same traumas jesus endured during his crucifixion. the shroud of turin. >> is this the real burial shroud of jesus or a fake? >> it could be likened to a detective story. a scientific detective story. >> the possibility that a piece of archaeology could prove to us that jesus christ was crucified, buried and ra

andrew ridgely tweeted out heartbroken at the loss of my beloved friend. forever loved. elton john wrote on instagram, i am in deep shock. i have lost a beloved friend. a brilliant artist. my heart goes out to his family, friends, and all of his fans. take a look. actor george takei made this tribute. rest with the glittering stars, george michael. you found your freedom, your faith. it was your last christmas and we shall miss you. >> and we have posted this picture remembering george michael on our twitter page. share it by following us and retweeting it. >>> in developing news, a memorial to the victims of a suspected dui crash in san jose is growing. a woman and a teenager lost their lives. just after midnight on sunday, officers were called to capital express and snell avenue. you see the location on the map. they found a malibu and lexus involved in a crash. a 25-year-old woman was behind the wheel of the malibu believed to be under the influence. she died after crossing the center median. a boy in the lexus died. yesterday mourners tied flowers to a pole near the

friends and famous fans began pouring in almost immediately sunday night including his wham partner andrew ridgelyeart broken at the loss of my beloved friend. forever loved. the man who will be remembered as a music legend. ♪ last kmat. >> ♪ last christmas i gave you my heart ♪ >>> george michael found unconscious. police said the death was unexplained. there was no sign of foul play. an autopsy will be performed. in the meantime, everyone who remembers him -- >> 100 million, staggering number when you think about it. steve patterson in los angeles for us only monday morning. steve, thank you. >>> it's been a busy weekend for trump transition steam dealing with fallout over obama administration abstention from u.n. security vote. a controversy on tweet over nuclear weapons and an abrupt change to the incoming white house staff. hallie jackson covering all things trump transition from west palm beach for us this morning. let's start with how the president-elect is reacting to u.n. action, reacting to condemnation from israel as well. >> listen, craig, we know he's not been shy to get involved and

never mend careless whisper ♪ ♪ to the heart and mind >> reporter: michael split from bandmate andrew ridgely but headed straight into his first big culture clash. ♪ you don't and that's the way it should ♪ >> reporter: the year was 1987. george michael looking the confident rock star with a provocative video in an equally proktive title ♪ i want your sex >> reporter: the song's lyrics were considered by some to push the envelope. cas casey casem refused to play it on his radio show and some stations wouldn't play it until after dark. ♪ it's playing on my mind it's dancing on my soul ♪ >> reporter: michael's lyrics speaking directly about sex bumped heads with not just conserve ties who thought he had gone too far but with a hollywood desperate to bring attention to the aids epidemic and the need for safe sex. michael would later say his lyrics were misunderstood. by the late 1980s george michael was a bona fide superstar, garnering awards, hanging out with celebrities and royalty and delivering more hits, like "father figure." ♪ i will be your father figure put your tiny hands in mine ♪ >> r

." ♪ time can never ♪ careless whisper >> reporter: michaels split from band mate, andrew ridgely ined his own solo career, never looking back but headed straight into his first big culture clash. ♪ the year was 1987. george michael looking the confident rock star, a provocative video with an equally provocative title. ♪ the song's lyrics were can considered by some to push the envelope. the legendary casey kasum refused to say the title of the song. some wouldn't even play the song until after dark. ♪ michael's lyrics speaking directly about sex bumped heads with not just conservatives who thought he'd gone too far, but with a hollywood desperate to bring attention to the aids epidemic and the need for safe sex. michael would later say his lyrics were misunderstood. by the late 1980s, george michael was a bona fide superstar. garnering awards, hanging out with celebrities and royalty, and delivering more hits. like "father figure." ♪ and "one more try." ♪ and there was the hit song, "monkey." ♪ in the 1980s, george michael saw the height of his success. it can be said the 1990s were

he and andrew ridgely had met at school near watford, their brand of bouncy pop was carefree, colorfulld more than 25 million records, world famous, their crafty manager secured a 1985 tour to china, the first ♪ ♪ glimpse of western pop culture for a country emerging from a brutal cultural revolution. ♪ ♪ his solo career began with another number one hit, multiple ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ awards, 100 million records sold making him one of best selling artists of all time. but it wasn't just his music attracting attention after being arrested for a so called lewd act in a public toilet in l.a., he responded with a cheeky, defiant video. ♪ ♪ he came out as gay speaking about having hundreds of lovers. i have not cheated or lied about my sex life. >> he also admitted heavy drug use, arrested after crashing he also admitted heavy drug use, arrested after crashing his car while intoxicated near his north london home, he was sent to jail for eight weeks. five years ago he came close to death, spending ten days in hospital, suffering from pneumonia. 2016, another superstar leaves us, but for many, none shone

his fame with this chart-toppi inping song, "carel whisper" ♪ >> michael split from band matte andrew ridgelyhis own solo career, never looking back, but headed straight into his first big culture clash. >> the year was 1987. george michael looking the confident rock star, in a provocative video with an equally provocative title. the legendary casey kasem refused to say the title of the song on his top 40 radio show and some radio stations wouldn't even play the song until after dark. michael's lyrics bumped heads with not just conservative who is thought he'd gone too far, but with a hollywood desperate to bring attention to the aids epidemic and the need for safe sex. michael would later say his lyrics were misunderstood. by the late 1980s, george michael was a bona fide superstar, garnering awards, hanging out with celebrities and royalty, and delivering more hits, like "father figure" ♪ >> reporter: and "one more try". ♪ fewer smash hits in the 1990s and then this. april 7th, 1998, michael was arrested by an undercover male police officer charged with engaging in a lewd act at a park in b

michael's wham band made andrew ridgely tweeted heartbroken at the loss of my beloved friend. brian adams tweeted rest in peace george michael. i can't believe it. such an incredible singer ani c' lovely human being. bng far too >> james cordon wrote i'vewro loved george michael for asor as long as i remember.long he was an absoluten ablute inspiration. always ahead of his time. again, sing earl george michael dead at the age of 53. 5 >> today is a national davel dav mourning in russia whererussiahe rescue teams continue toe t search for victims of a military plane crash. it happened after takeoff from f sochi. the plane was carrying 92rying 2 people to syria. they were redding to russia'suss air base in syria to performo pm for the troops. >> now to the district this morning. family members of a man shot and kfoilo lethde bybe d.c. porslice are still looking for answers.ing fr >> it began with holidayolay argument. the man's family spoke exclusive to fox5. anjali hemphill has the story. o good morning. >> reporter: good morning, guys. yeah, while the motherter:g, of rolled ha

and famous fans began pouring in almost immediately sunday night including his wham partner, andrew ridgelyeartbroken at the loss of my beloved friend, forever loved. the last christmas for a man who will forever be remembered as a legend. ♪ last christmas i gave you my heart ♪ >> officials say there is no sign of any foul play and that an autopsy will be conducted in due time. michael announced this year a documentary about his life was set to be released in >> it's tragic. i wish we met under better circumstances. >> george michael lost at 53. 55 million with wham and 75 in his solo career that was just incredible. tell me about what you think his legacy will be in the music business? >> he's just a prolific artist and started as an quint eessential icon. he had the look that sent women swo swooning, the hair and really great looks and he went on to have a career so diverse. his talent rose above it all. he had duets with aree sha franklin, elton john. he ran the gamut what you can do as a superstar, what he was. >> you mentioned his style. the famous lyric sometimes the clothes don't mak

shouldn't enlist in the army. >> but "hacksaw ridge" is the true story of a soldier who saved dozens of lives, despite refuse to go carry a weapon. the drama stars andrewon's return to directing. >> hi, i am teresa palmer, you are watching "ade in hollywood." and here is a scene from my movie "hacksaw ridge." >> i always dreamed about being a doctor, but i didn't get much úi can't stay here while all thm go fight for me. >> you figure this war is just going to fit in with your ideas? >> while ee dyi will be saving , that will be my way to serve it. >> last night while watching this film i was taken by it and t stayed with male i loved this story. for you i think there must be an inherent challenge portraying someone who was not only who has lived as a real life person but was a hero. so what was your process of getting to know and desmond? >> it was a privilege. it was like being given the greatest book report of all time. you get to go and study a figure, a horace cal figure that no one really knows about. because hself wanted to remain huddle and humble -- hidden and humble. he went setting out to be a hero, he have just setting out to be who he was

up before you go go don't leave me hanging on like a yo yo ♪ >> reporter: along with guitarist andrew ridgely multiple number one hits. ♪ a prolific song writer michael was known as the creative force of the group and in 1986 he left wham! for a solo career. ♪ i gotta have faith faith faith ♪ >> reporter: his first solo album, "faith" topped the charts in 1987, producing hits that were both provocative. ♪ >> reporter: and catchy. ♪ >> george michael was a true icon. he was a singer. he was a songwriter. he was a video visionary. >> reporter: but the entertainer also struggled with depression, and drugs, and had several run-ins with the law most famously when he was arrested for lewd contract at a rest room at will rogers memorial park in beverly hills. >> really became what he was more known for than the fact he won grammys or sold millions of records. >> reporter: he apologized after the incident and revealed that he was gay. >> i don't feel any shame. i feel stupid and i feel reckless. and weak for having allowed my sexuality to be exposed this way. >> reporter: although the '80s and '90s w

andrew garfield, "hacksaw ridge." vigo morgenson.at she was speaking. >> she's a brilliant actress. she's in the best actress category for drama. amy adams, jessica chastain, isabelle lupere, natalie portman. >> ryan gosling is so good. >> hugh grant, "florence foster jenkins," and jonah hill, "war dogs." >> jonah hill grew up in my backyard since the fifth grade. >> you never let him in the house? >> he sat in the backyard. we fed him. >> so his ball went over your fence, then you never let him leave? kept him -- >> parents never knew what happened. >>> ryan reynolds, "deadpool," yes! >> if "deadpool" -- >> he's the reason i saw it. i was on the plane laughing so loud. >> it is about as profane a movie -- >> you should maybe see the tv version. gets a little racy. best actress comedy, annette benning. lilly collins in "rules don't apply." haley seinfeld." >> jake is her uncle. there's andy. >> emma stone, "la la land," and meryl streep, "florence foster jenkins." >>> we'll have more of the golden globes -- >> and henry winkler. henr

andrew garfield, "hacksaw ridge." vigo mortonson, "can't fantastic." and denzel washington, "fences." picture. damian shizell. "la la land." tom ford, "nocturnal animals." mel gibson, "hacksaw ridge." barry jenkins, "moonlight." and kenneth lonergan, "manchester by the sea." >>> best performance by an actress in a motion picture, musical or comedy. annette benning, "20 century women." lilly collins, "rules don't apply." haley steinfeld, "the edge of 17." emma stone, "la la land." and meryl streep, "florence foster jenkins." >>> best television series drama. netflix. "game of thrones," hbo. "stranger things," netflix. "this is us," nbc. "west world," hbo. >>> best motion picture, musical or comedy. "20th century women." "dead pool." "florence foster jenkins," "la la land," "sing street." >>> best performance by an actress in a motion picture drama. amy adams, "arrival." jessica chastain, "miss sloan." isabelle luper, "elle." natalie portman, "jackie." "hacksaw ridge." "hell or high water." "lion." "manchester by the sea." "moonlight." >>> congratulation

casey affleck, manchester by the sea, joel edgerson, loving , and andrew garfield, hacksaw ridge, andigo m ort enson captain fantastic and denzel washington, fences. >>> best director, motion picture, damienergy sell, lala land land, tom ford, nocturnal animals, and mel gibson, hacksaw ridge, perry jenkins, moon light and kenneth london ton manchester by the sea. best performance by a actress in a motion picture, musical or comedy, annette benning, 20th century women, lily collins, rules don't apply, haley steinfield, the edge of 17. emma stone, lala land land. and merrill streep florence foster jenkins. >> best television series drama, the crown, netflix. game of thrones, hbo. stranger things, netflix. this is us, nbc. west world, hbo. best motion picture, musical or comedy. between yet century women, dead pool, florence foster jenkins, lala land land, think street. best performance by an actress in a motion picture, drama, amy adams, arrival, jessica chastane, miss sloan, isabel le pierre, el, loving, natalie portman, jackie. best motion picture drama. hacksaw ridge, hell or high wa

. >> we all remember ridge sherman and his post game aaron andrews.s week, a hot take we can agree with he sounded off about playing tomorrow on thursday night football. >> poop fest. you play, play, got home, 1:00 in the morning, something like that on monday, and play again. i mean, congratulations, nfl. you did it again. they've been doing all season, we're the last ones to get the middle finger. it's hypocritical as i stated before. they make this hughes stance about player safety then you put the players in tremendous danger. >> there's talk about getting rid of the thursday night games or cutting it back. it is kind of strange when you think about it. we saw last game monday and you have two, three days of a layoff, and playing again >> we'll be right back. >>> super hero mask and spider man on the walls, so you get it. he likes super man. super heros, they're a big part of his life, especially now that he's battling leukemia. he wants to be like them, strong, brave and courageous, that's exactly what we're going to do for him on friday, his wis

"hacksaw ridge" brought an acting bid for andrew garfield. "lion" is another best drama contender, as is the modern day western "hell or high water." in the television category, "this is us" is up for best drama. two members of the series ensemble also earned supporting actress bids. the awards will be handed out january 8th. mark barger, nbc news. >>> all right. turns out to be the year of the newcomer. "this is us" is one of four first-year tv series to earn best drama nods. that's joining hbo's "west world," "stranger things" and "the crown." that quartet is going up against long-time favorite "game of thrones." >> oh, dethrone. that's it. >> dethrone "game of thrones." the globes air january the 8th on nbc. jimmy fallon will be hosting. >>> so right now you might be distracted because tickets to one of the hottest broadway shows are on sale. this is video just into our news room of people waiting in line. we're talking, of course, about hamilton, the hit musical that tells the story of america's founding fathers. the national tour is head

casey affleck, "manchester by the sea," joel edgerton, "lo "loving," andrew garfield, hacks saw ridgezell, "lala land," tom ford, nocturnal animal, mel gibson, "hacksaw ridge," barry jenkins, "moonlight" and kenneth lonergan, "manchester by the sea." best performs by an actress in a motion picture musical or comedy, annette bening, twerctwerch"20th century women," ruby collins, "rules don't apply," ruby steinfeld, "the edge of 17," emma stone, "lala land" and m l meryl streep, jenkins." >> best television series drama, "the crown" netflix, game of thrones, hbo, stranger things, netflix, "this is us," nbc, westworld, hbo. best motion picture musical or comedy. 20th century women, "deadpool," florence foster jenkins, "lala land," "sing street." best performance by an actress in a motion picture drama, amy adams, "arrival," jessica chastain, miss sloane, isabel, "el li," ruth in "loving" and "jackie". motion picture water, lion, manchester by the sea, moonlight. "moonlight." >> congratulations. to all our nominees, and please join us for hollywood's biggest celebration sunday, january 8t

andrew garfield, got the nod for hacksaw ridge, ryan gosling, nominated for lala lands.ngton nominated for fences he direct that film as well. >> five actress that is could walk away with a awards, nominated category. >> but andy adams foray rival, emily blunt for the girl on the train, natalie portman for jacky, and emma stone for lala lands, and meryl streep for florence foster jenkins. >> and then there were the snubs. >> taraji henson gets overlooked again, even though many people praised her performance in hidden figures. >> and tom hanks got rave reviews for his role in sully. but, no nomination for him. >> our movie critics said it was one of the best films of the year. i enjoyed it, and lot of people were surprised by this film nod, getting the nomination. that film is called loving. a true story, basically. >> neither actor in this, lead actors, nominated. >> they got nominated for the goal end globes though. >> they have that. >> yes. >> but then, if you don't get nominated for the critics choice awards or maybe the goal end globes or this, is it still okay to

andrews has the story. >> that was the general scenery up on the ridge. >> reporter: wallly took out his phone to capturen when everything changed in an insta instant. >> it's like walking into the inside of a pillow case. i mean it is just white. >> reporter: he was at the top of mountain in the heart of a snow squall instincts told him us decent was coming up he snow shoed this path for 25 years. but never like this. >> all that was lighting up was the snow. >> reporter: with the sunset his head lamp was useless. he pull out his cell phone and called his son. last phone call he would make before losin losing service that night. >> mom, dad is missing. i need his apple id and password so we can geo locate his phone. >> his wife ebbs every minute of the 30 hours after she received word. >> i knew he was spending the night, and i knew that his life was in danger. >> i had in this bag my 10 searches. >> reporter: it would be his training as scout leader and god's grace that would save him. >> huddle and prayer and wait. >> when he got down the mount tone where the cabin and his son should be waiting, he kn

"hacksaw ridge," that's the mel gibson movie that stars andrew garfield and also got a nomination this time f lives instead of slinging webs. "manchester by the sea," "moonlight" and "lion." >> casey affleck got a nomination and he's one of the favorites in that category. denzel washington up there also, i think the category that's loaded is actress drama. amy adams, isabella and natalie portman as jackie alongside jessica chastain again so a lot of movies in great shape and contenders continue to be the top. "la la land," you've got "moonlight" and you've got "manchester by the sea." these are deep, you know, powerful movie, not major wild -- >> "la la land" is -- i was going to say it's got a beautiful message but really is also very magical and takes you along the way. >> sweeps you away and love love when you watch it. >> i love the movie. >> ryan gosling not too shabby. in tv any surprises. >> well, always seems lik there's something, you know, unusual being -- we have great performance for "black-ish" this morning. >> all right. [ applause ] >> three nominations for that along th