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| Michael makes history at Wembley | Michael makes history at Wembley |
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| George Michael has become the first singer to perform at the new Wembley Stadium, nearly seven years after the last concert at the London venue. | George Michael has become the first singer to perform at the new Wembley Stadium, nearly seven years after the last concert at the London venue. |
| He performed hits from his Wham! days and his solo career as part of the first of two shows at the iconic venue. | He performed hits from his Wham! days and his solo career as part of the first of two shows at the iconic venue. |
| The north-London-born singer said it was an "amazing honour". "I have felt a huge association with Wembley from when I was a child," he told reporters. | The north-London-born singer said it was an "amazing honour". "I have felt a huge association with Wembley from when I was a child," he told reporters. |
| On stage, he called his fans "the best, most patient in the world". | On stage, he called his fans "the best, most patient in the world". |
| "I'm actually here, I don't believe it," he said. | "I'm actually here, I don't believe it," he said. |
| "Before I get carried away with the evening's proceedings I would like to say, for these 25 long years, thank you so much." | "Before I get carried away with the evening's proceedings I would like to say, for these 25 long years, thank you so much." |
| Celebrity guests at the show included ex-Spice Girl Geri Halliwell, TV presenters Claire Sweeney and June Sarpong, and Ivana Trump, the ex-wife of US businessman Donald Trump. | Celebrity guests at the show included ex-Spice Girl Geri Halliwell, TV presenters Claire Sweeney and June Sarpong, and Ivana Trump, the ex-wife of US businessman Donald Trump. |
| Court appearance | Court appearance |
| The gig came a day after Michael was sentenced to 100 hours of community service for driving while unfit. | The gig came a day after Michael was sentenced to 100 hours of community service for driving while unfit. |
| Asked before the gig if that had affected his preparations, he replied: "Not at all, not in the slightest. It's just nice to have it out of the way." | Asked before the gig if that had affected his preparations, he replied: "Not at all, not in the slightest. It's just nice to have it out of the way." |
| New Wembley magic In pictures: Michael concert | New Wembley magic In pictures: Michael concert |
| Magistrates in Brent, north London, also disqualified the 43-year-old from driving for two years, after he was found slumped behind the wheel of his Mercedes in October 2006. | Magistrates in Brent, north London, also disqualified the 43-year-old from driving for two years, after he was found slumped behind the wheel of his Mercedes in October 2006. |
| He had previously admitted the offence, saying he was guilty because of tiredness and prescription drugs. | He had previously admitted the offence, saying he was guilty because of tiredness and prescription drugs. |
| On stage on Saturday, he attacked "liars" in the press covering his private life. | On stage on Saturday, he attacked "liars" in the press covering his private life. |
| Michael is no stranger to Wembley, having played with Wham! at 1985's Live Aid concert and as a solo artist, most recently at 1999's Net Aid show. | Michael is no stranger to Wembley, having played with Wham! at 1985's Live Aid concert and as a solo artist, most recently at 1999's Net Aid show. |
| The UK leg of his European 25 Live 2007 tour also includes stadium shows in Norwich, Manchester, Glasgow and Plymouth. | The UK leg of his European 25 Live 2007 tour also includes stadium shows in Norwich, Manchester, Glasgow and Plymouth. |
| Diana concert | Diana concert |
| Rock bands Muse and Metallica are also playing the rebuilt Wembley this summer, which will also play host to Concert for Diana - featuring Sir Elton John and Duran Duran - and Live Earth, which will include Madonna and Red Hot Chili Peppers. | Rock bands Muse and Metallica are also playing the rebuilt Wembley this summer, which will also play host to Concert for Diana - featuring Sir Elton John and Duran Duran - and Live Earth, which will include Madonna and Red Hot Chili Peppers. |
| Bon Jovi were the last act to play at Wembley in August 2000, before the old stadium was torn down as part of a £757m redevelopment. | Bon Jovi were the last act to play at Wembley in August 2000, before the old stadium was torn down as part of a £757m redevelopment. |
| They were due to re-open Wembley for concerts last summer, but construction delays meant the new stadium did not open for business until March. | They were due to re-open Wembley for concerts last summer, but construction delays meant the new stadium did not open for business until March. |
| Bon Jovi will now be the first band to play a full show at the O2 arena - the former Millennium Dome - on 24 June. | |