ellen degenerous and elton john penning an emotional good bye. michael's publicist says he was not ill at the time of his passing but it is likely more details about the pop icon's death will come to light in the coming days n washington, kelly wright, "fox news". >>> well, what kelly just mentioned fans, celebrities all around the world are paying tribute to george michael.

legends like aretha franklin, ray charles and elton john. his career wasn't without controversy. throughout his life his drug use and risky sex brought him into frequent brushes with the law. most famously in 1998 when he was arrested for public lewdness at a men's restroom in los angeles. the scandal threatened to end his music career but the artist managed to use it as inspiration for a song called outside that poked fun at the situation. [ music ] celebrities tweeting remembering him fondly and talkshow host ellen degeneres and elton john planning and emotional goodbye. >> carrie fisher spent christmas day in the intensive care unit at ucla medical center. her mother said her updates

elton john remembering out to his family and to all his fans. eltonjohn remembering george michael who has died this afternoon at just 53 years michael who has died this afternoon atjust 53 years of age. i will leave you for now with a look at the knights weather prospects. christmas day this year was among the mildest in the last 100 years. not quite a record breaker but not far off. what's boxing day looking like? it is going to be a little bit colder but we've got some sunshine on the way. however, the winds will be strong across northern parts of the uk thanks to storm conor, which is still passing through the north of the uk, here, sending gales in the direction of scotland. this here is a cold front, and it is behind the cold front thay that we get that colder noprth atlantic air. you can see wintry showers there across scotland. clearer skies and some wet weather for a time at least before this cold front clears away from the south but very, very windy from the pennines northwards but especially across scotland. very early on boxing day,

we're hearing elton will perform the song at george's funeral. today, michael's death remains under investigation with local coroners still determining the cause of death. back in 2004 it was george who proudly gave oprah winfrey a tour of the then newly renovated countryside cottage where he died. >> we are here about an hour from london. this is a 16th century house that i bought about three years ago. >> from the kitchen to the pool house to the garden, george revealed what she lohe loved mo about his home sweet home. >> this piano is one of my favorite things in the house and covered in pictures of our life. >> since his death on christmas day, fans have flocked to the proper t ererty to pay tribute flowers at the front door. he's dominated itunes charts and only eight of the top ten music videos. ♪ ♪ >> and beyond itunes, streams of george michael's music on spotify are up 3,000% since his passing on christmas day. still ahead tonight, debbie reynolds in her own words. >> i just feel my life has been really blessed. >> no show has spent

elton john performed a duet with him. eltonjohn asked him to be a backup singer at one point because he knew what a talented voice it had. elton john said he has lost a close friend and a generous soul. his heart goes out with family and fans. aretha franklin, just after he left wham, thatis franklin, just after he left wham, that is to he teamed up with to perform a song. that was how he pulled off what so few people do and make the transition from boy band to a credible solo artist. and a very successful one as well. says produced for us number one. and then his up following albums, there were i'io his up following albums, there were no videos for them and then he started to tackle subjects different to what he started with, jesus to a child tackled the death of a former lover to aids. thank you very much. russia is holding a day of national mourning for the 92 people who were killed when a military plane crashed in the black sea. authorities in russia say they've located the site where the plane came down yesterday, so

it is called elton john the cut, he's partnered with youtube for it. tube next summer. >> we happen to have the cams and editing systems here. >> dillon makes it to stockholm. now he's playing two shows there next april. in order to collect the prize money, he has t lecture within six months of getting the honor. >> wisn 12 news time now is 5:26. stuck between a rock and a hard place. >> the crews are working carefully to fix a sink hole next to the ocean. the conditions that led to a hole along a popular beach path. >> a debate over hate speech t speaker that is coming to town today and the student lead introducing the reuben from subway a sandwich as full of intrigue as it is flavor. some say it was invented by deli owner arnold reuben. others, by reuben kulakofsky during a poker game. and some insist it was hollywood starlet marjorie rambeau in a fit of crazed hunger. seriously. the reuben's past may be debatable, but its great taste is not. stacked with lean corned beef, bavarian-style sauerkraut, swiss cheese, and thousand island dressing on new f

but yes, he record with elton john and taken seriously. but yes, he record with eltonjohn and aretha franklin and maryj blige. they were big moments for him. george michael will of course be remembered for his music during a career which spanned for decades and won generations of fans. let's listen back to some of his greatest hits — starting with his very first appearance — with wham — on top of the pops. # see me, single and free # no tears, no fears, what i want to be # one, two, take a look at you # death by matrimony! # wham! # bam! #iam! # a man! #job or nojob, you can't tell me that i'm not # do! # you! # enjoy what you do? # if not, just stop! # don't stay there and rot! # you put the boom—boom into my heart # you send my soul sky high when your lovin' starts #jitterbug into my brain # goes a bang—bang—bang till my feet do the same. # club tropicana, drinks are free # fun and sunshine, there's enough for everyone. # all that's missing is the sea but don't worry, you can suntan! # last christmas, i gave you my heart # bu

they loved elton john. and they were in awe of having elton john at the piano in their great big party room. and elton was playing and i was sitting right next to the piano. and all of a sudden, bill gates bolted up from his seat and walked off the dance floor, elton stopped playing and he said, where is he going? doesn't he like my music? doesn't he like my music? i said, of course he likes his music, he's just going to get his wife to ask her to dance. >> who would have thought that the world's most famous geek, could surprise one of the world's most famous rock stars. >> bill really changed the way we do business, everybody. it's incredible. >> next on martha's list of entrepreneurs an business mavericks that inspire her is fashion designer diane von firstenberg. >> like martha, diane von firstenberg came on. >> i was the model because i couldn't afford a model. and then when i saw the model, the queue was to big. and i took a marker and wrote, feel a woman and wear a dress and it stuck. >> by 1979, dian

elton john describes him as the kindest, most generous soul and a brilliant artist. a major search operation pinpoints a russian military plane that crashed into the water with 92 people on board. it's been announced that the british singer george michael has died. he was 53. police say they were called to his home in oxfordshire shortly before 2pm on christmas day.

♪ >> and over the career the 53-year-old recorded duets with aretha travrping lynn, ray charles and elton john who writes on instagram "i am in deep shock and i have lost a be loved friend the kindest most generous soul and brilliant arist my heart to out to his family, friends and all fans sglts michael was also known for off stage controversies and he struggled with drug use and was arrested in 1988 for public ludeness in los angeles. the singer keeping sexual orientation private prior to the incidents and didn't let arrest silence him releaseing a single making fun of the incident. >> i didn't even know he was that sick. i knew he had b to a surprise to the entire world. >> 5 years ago christmas time suffered pneumonia and nearly pass away gave emotional trib out to those who saved his life. what a year it was. prince, david bowie, george michael. >> too many losses for sure. >> coming up in sports. what has to happen for the redskins to punch ticket to the playoffs.

.>> 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 of an angel. now he can sing for them. and whoopi goldberg tweeted rip

he also reported to et cetera with legend like a receipt a franklin, ray charles and elton john. but his career wasn't without controversy. throughout his life, his drug use and taste for risky sex brought him into frequent brushes with the law. most famously in 1998, when he was arrested for, public lewd ness in amens rest room, and in los angeles. the scandal threatened to end his musical career but the artist managed to use it as his inspiration for a song called, outside, that poked fun at the situation. >> ♪ >> reporter: celebrities tweet ing remembering him fond ly, talk show host ellen degenerous and close friend elton john penning ane motion al good bye. michael's publicist said he was not ill at the time of his passing but likely more tea tails about the the pop icon's death the will come to light in the coming days. in washington, kelly wright, fox 29 enthusiasms. >>> this morning fans and celebrities around the world are paying tribute to george michael. >> reporter: kelly just talk about this. among them elton john who was a close friend. they had a number one hit t

elton john described him as a beloved friend and a brilliant artist. a major search operation pinpoints a russian military plane that crashed into the water with 92 people on board. and from the slums of kenya to the ballet stage, the young dancer impressing in a new production of the nutcracker. it's been announced that the british singer george michael has died. he was 53. police say they were called to his home in oxfordshire shortly before 2pm on christmas day. they've confirmed he was found dead at the scene. it's being treated as unexplained but not suspicious. george michael shot to fame in the 1980s with the group wham, and went on to have a hugely successful solo career. andy moore looks back at his life. # well, i hadn't seen your face around town a while so i greeted you, with a knowing smile... he burst onto the scene in the early 1980s when he formed wham with andrew ridgeley. the duo had number one singles around the world. they even conquered china, becoming the first western pop band to perform there. george michael loved fame but never

we will hear in a moment from elton john who can look at? we will hear in a moment from eltonjohn who is leading the tributes but a number of his contemporaries, remember this was a man about a career for decades. he formed wham in the early 19805 decades. he formed wham in the early 1980s and went on to forge an excellent solo career, notching up a lot of number ones. martin fry saying that he was devastated to hear of the loss of george michael a truly brilliant talent. duran to run, they were very well—known in the 1980s, they refer to the so—called curse of 2016. they have lost so many artists this year and there specifically refer to prince, david burleigh and rick parfitt. love and sympathy to george michael ‘s family is from another twitter account. larue, a fellow pop star says another one gone. what a voice and what a songwriter. this was a man who had a career spanning decades and so many, many people ever so many ages decades and so many, many people ever so many ages will know him. decades and so many, many people ever so m

to a hotline for kids in need. ♪ don't let the sun go down on >> royalties from the 1991 duet with elton john of don't let the sun go down on me were earmarked to britain's leading hiv schar tee. george michael's heart apparently failed over christmas weekend at his country home in england. ♪ freedom >> reporter: his fans will miss that remarkable voice. those closest to michael say what the world has really lost is one of its kindest and gentlest souls. ♪ you got to give for what you take ♪ >> thank you so much. >> next, a young scientist took on law makers and won. wait till you see what she is up to now. ,,,,,,,,,,,,,, >>> the holidays are a time to catch up with old acquaintances and some who aren't so old. chip reid spent time with a getting bigger. >> when we first met olivia mcconnell two years ago she was leading a campaign to make the woolie mammoth the state fossil. >> olivia mcconnell. [ applause ] >> reporter: now 11 she is making headlines. she and friends, rhymy simms and emily palmer have won first place in seven science fairs in a row. >> remember, you cannot touch

john, he did that, you know, due it with elton john. he tweeted this morning saying he was a beloved, really caring individual and he will be missed. chaka kahn tweeting, his band mate from wham tweeting that he lost a great friend. it was a shock 53 years old. so young. just so unexpected. his manager saying he died peacefully at home that it was heart related. >> there was one tweet that i saw two of his big songs were faith, got to have faith and freedom and he said george michael found both his faith and his freedom. >> we will have more on the legacy of george michael ahead here on good day. >> so after a week off in florida back to work for president-elect donald trump we will go live to washington with more on what to expect in the final weeks leading up to his inauguration. >>> in political news, such a busy weekend now back to work for president-elect donald trump more cabinet announcements may be coming and we are learning shore about how the administration hey operate ahead of the inauguration. >> doug luzader joining us from

♪ freedom >> george michael's friend elton john called him the kindest most generous soul and a brilliant artist. singer paul young said michael's voice cut straight through your heart. well, george michael died in his sleep yesterday. jim axelrod has a look back. ♪ wake me up before you go, go >> reporter: he burst onto the scene in the early 1980s waking up post disco pop music world as one half of the duo wham. ♪ i'm not planning on going solo ♪ ♪ we're never going to dance again ♪ >> reporter: with his smooth, soul fell voice, george michael wasn't going to be anything other than a headliner all on his own. forever ♪ >> reporter: born 53 years ago in london, michael would go on to sell more than 100 million records worldwide. ♪ when that love comes our devotion ♪ >> reporter: starting in 1987 with "faith." ♪ because i gotta have faith >> reporter: he had eight number one hits in the united states. ♪ i want your sex >> reporter: and won two grammys. ♪ why can't you do it ♪ why can't you set your monkey free ♪ >> the glare of fame's bright lights was

and elton john says this. quote, i am in a deep shock. i've losted a beloved friend, the kindest generous soul. and a brilliant artist. we have this picture remembering george michael on our twitter page. you can share it by retweeting it. >>> 6:34 now. berkeley police are investigating a shooting. bullets shattered a store front window and hit a car yesterday around 2:00 p.m. the person inside the car was hurt by shattered glass. no other injuries being reported right now. officers found multiple shell casings on the ground. >>> developing news out of san francisco where the city's muni drivers may get $8 million from the settlement of an overtime lawsuit. the litigation first began back in 2012. then grew into a class action lawsuit. at issue is whether they denied drivers overtime for certain travel issues. according to the chronicle, the settlement will go to the city's transportation board for approval next month. >>> california getting ready to ring in 2017 with some changes you should know about. for some of us, the new year will b

("bennie and the jets" by elton john) it really resonates within me. it makes me feel like that i'm a part of the instrument. ("bennie and the jets" by elton john) i came out here today, to do a little bit of a music outreach. (upbeat cello music) i play cello around the city at different events, and i also hit up different metro stops. (upbeat cello music) it hits the back of this instrument, and it vibrates directly into my sternum. ("hey ya!" by outkast) and the wood that they use on the bridge is very rich. so the sound that i'll usually get off of the amplifier, i feel it's like, really good (chuckles). (upbeat cello music) you find a lot of people in support of one another, and that's one of the most, i think, commendable things, that we have about our city. it's the fact that you do have so many people from different walks of life, and that they are able to come together. whether it be centered around music, or someone who's less fortunate. people come together, to make sure, in this city, that things run smoothly, and that, especially out on th

the competition is called elton john: the cut, and he's partnered with youtube for it. john, taupin, and a panel partnered with youtube for it. john, taupin, and a panel of experts will pick the winners, which will premiere on youtube next summer. tonight, tennesse fire victims will get help from some of the biggest names in nwes two officers in georgia shot in the line of duty. details on the manhunt happening right now - still ahead at six. ♪ ♪ ♪ how else do you think he gets around so fast? take the reins this holiday and get the mercedes-benz you've always wanted during the winter event. at your local mercedes-benz dealer. >> now, "good morning washington," on your side. larry: donald trump, laying out new plans in his path to the white house. jummy: breaking in prince george -- breaking and prince george's county, what we are now learning about a home invasion. how soon will we'll be dealing with the windchill in the single digits? let's play the game, how low can you go? [laughter] [captioning performed by the national captioning institute, which is responsi

he recorded due it was music industry legend like aretha franklin, ray charles and elton john. but his career wasn't without controversy. throughout his life his drug use and taste for risky sex brought him into frequent brushes with the law. most famously in 1998, when he was arrested for, public lewd ness in amens rest room in los angeles. the the scandallal threatened to end his musical career but the artist managed to use it as inspiration for a song called, outside, that poked fun at the situation. >> ♪ >> celebrity tweeting about his death, remembering him fondly, talk show host ellen degenerous as well as close friend elton john penning an emotional good bye. michael's publicist said he was not ill at the time of his passing but likely more details about the pop icon's death the will come to light in the coming days. in washington, kelly wright, "fox news". >>> and this morning fans and celebrities around the world are paying tribute to george michael. >> one of them, kelly was talking about elton john they had that due it, that number one hit back in 1991 with this co

it turns out, elton john spokesman said, no, he is not going to be there. this is hollywood. it is kind of a tough crowd. they are liberal leaning and donald trump's response to all of this has been to tweet this, the so-called a-list celebrities all wanting tickets to the inaugust gur raugs but look what they did for hillary. nothing. i want the people. we know donald trump wants to put up a big show and a big performance. in the run-up to the republican national convention, he said he want thad more showbiz like. the rockettes will be there. the mormon tabernacle choir will be there and the inaugural committee chair said, we have a ton of great performers. he didn't specify who. we will know pretty soon. sarah, thank you. >> just ahead after the break. 2016, according to social media, what was most talked about, tweeted about, shared this year. we have got it all for you next. u hi, we're the hulford quads. (laughter) we're in 8th grade. technology is the only thing that really entertains us. i'm gonna use this picture on sketchbook, and i'm going to draw mustaches on you a

elton john posted, "i am in deep shock. i have lost a beloved friend. the kindest, most generous soul and brilliant artist. my heart goes out to his family, friends, and all of his fans." george michael dead at the age of 53. >>> an ugly end to the holiday weekend with blizzards and freezing rain slamming parts of the country. the severe weather not only closed roads, but also put one family in harm's way, leading to a harrowing survival story near the grand canyon. here's the details. >> reporter: a winter weather punch pounding parts of country with storm systems making a mess of the roads. in eastern north dakota, blowing snow blanketing the region, coating the roads in dangerous ice, causing dozens of spin outs and accidents as holiday travelers brave bad conditions. in utah, some areas calling for up to 36 inches of snow, turning the hillsides into a skier's paradi paradise. sara doesn't mind doing digging out on a suddenly white christmas. >> it's seriously a christmas miracle. we went to bed and it was green and woke up to this. >> reporter: in f

i was really looking forward to elton singing hold me closer tiny hand sir. (laughter). ♪ things are so bad in the inaugural planning that not one dc area marching band has applied to march in trump's inauguration parade and you know-- (cheers and applause). >> stephen: not one. >> jon: can't get one? >> stephen: not one. and you know the party is lame when the band doesn't want to come. >> jon: man. >> stephen: you know what, ask the chess team, maybe they'll go. we're going to stay home and clean our spit val ofs. they are so desperate, according to insiders the trump team dangled ambassadorships to lure a-list inauguration singers. that sounds great. prime minister netanyahu, ambassador gaga is here to see you, bibi gaga gaga bibe. so it looks like the inautomatic-- inaugust rail bt taint-- entertainment band. (applause) we have a great show for you tontd, james franco is here. when we return, my friend gil peaches will be reviewing movies in a very with a very special guest, stick around. >> stephen: give it up for jon batiste and stay human, everybody!

the one thing that sir elton john is missing. the contest that he's started to complete the collection. >> later, the grammy that is stealing christmas. the city where the police are looking for a senior citizen accused of taking holiday packages. thank you for the great tuesday morning shout out. wisn 12 is stopping by the classrooms and different schools across southeast wisconsin. >> who needs the coffee when you see those cute faces? if you are interested in a visit, head to wisn.com. >> wisn 12 news time now is 6:25. new this morning, we all have a chance to make a music video for sir elton john. he's videos for three of the songs, rocket man, benny and the jets and tiny dancer. do you have ideas? here is your chance. this is honoring the 50th anniversary of the song writing partnership. it is called elton john the cut and he's partnering with youtube for it. they are picking the winners that appear on youtube next stockholm. he skipped the ceremony because of other commitments and now playing two shows in april. in order to

loved. >> and elton john posted an emotional message to instagram saying i am in deep shock. i have lost a beloved friend. the kindest, most generous soul and a brilliant artist. my heart goes out to his family, friends, and all of his fans. george michael dead at the age of 53. >>> well, millions of americans faced an ugly end to the holiday weekend with blizzards and freezing rain slamming parts of the country. it not only closed roads but put one family in harm's way, leading to a harrowing survival story near the grand canyon. >> a winter weather punch pounding parts of the country with storm systems making a mess on the roads. in eastern north dakota, blowing snow blanketing the region, coating the roads in a glaze of dangerous iesz, causing dozens of spin-outs and accidents as holiday travelers braved bad conditions. in utah, whole neighborhoods buried. winter warnings in some areas calling for up to 36 inches of snow. turning the hillsides into a skier's paradise. heather lives in suburban salt lake. she doesn't mind doing a little digging out on a suddenly white chris

i don't want to hear elton john. he's a foreigner anyway, get out. we're keeping it americana. we can be rude now. the p.c. era's over, so watch your mouth the next time -- sandra: oh, here he comes. >> yeah, just let it go. don't care. don't sing, don't do it. most of them are mad because they didn't run. and you know what's the funny thing about it? if these liberals run, they'll be republicans. dagen: there were all kinds of celebrities at the dnc, and you know where you got 'em? bradley cooper was there, you couldn't get a hotter man on the planet. >> you think bradley cooper's hot? kennedy: great big surprises coming up on fox news channel's all-american new year. i'm going to be this, and so will our one lucky guy. we're going to give you a few hints about exactly what's happening, and that is coming up. ♪ so tonight i'm going to party like it's 1999 ♪ i'm so frustrated. i just want to find a used car without getting ripped off. you could start your search at the all-new carfax.com that might help. show me the carfax. now the car you want and the history you need are

and elton john saying "i am in deep shock. i have lost a beloved friend. the kindest, most generous soul and a brilliant artist. my heart goes out to his family and friends and all of his fans." >>> back here aut home, blizzars and wind closing much of the country. and put one family in harm's way leading to a harrowing survival story. >>> a winter weathtather punch making a mess on the roads. in eastern north dakota blowing snow coating the roads in a glaze of ice as holiday travellers braved bad conditions. in utah whole neighborhoods buried. calling for up to 36 inches of snow turning to hillsides into a skier's paradise. heather leeber doesn't mind doing a little digging out on a suddenly white christmas. >> it is seriously a christmas miracle. >>> in flagstaff, arizona, car wrecks all over the roads forcing a number of closures with the heaviest snow still on the way. pennsylvania mother karen cline rescued after wandering 26 miles in the snow to get help when the family car got stuck in a forest road. >> she ended up in a very deep snow as much as 3

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. ♪ freedom freedom ♪ freedom >> brennan: george michael's friend elton john called him "the kindest, most generous soul and a brilliant artist." singer paul young said, "michael's voice cut straight through your heart." george michael died in his sleep yesterday. jim axelrod has a look back. ♪ wake me up before you go go don't leave me hanging on the line ♪ >> reporter: he burst onto the scene in the 1980s, waking up the post-disco/pop music world as one half of the duo wham!. ♪ wake me up before you go go ♪ i'm never going to dance before ♪ >> reporter: but with his smooth and soleful voice, george michael wasn't going to be anything other than a headliner all on his home. ♪ we could have lived this dance forever ♪ born georgios kyriacos panayiotou 53 years ago in london, michael would go on to sell more than 100 million records worldwide. ♪ oh when that love comes down without devotion ♪ starting in 1987 with his first solo album "faith"... ♪ cause i got to have faith ...he had eight number-one hits in the united states and won two grammys. ♪ why can't you do

he recorded music industry legends like aretha franklin, ray charles and elton john. his career wasn't without controversy. throughout his life his drug use and risky sex brought him into frequent brushes with the law. most famously in 1998 when he was arrested for public lewdness at a men's restroom in los angeles. the scandal threatened to end his music career but the artist managed to use it as inspiration for a song called outside that poked fun at the situation. [ music ] celebrities tweeting remembering him fondly and talkshow host ellen degeneres and elton john planning and emotional goodbye. >> carrie fisher spent christmas day in the intensive care unit at ucla medical center. her mother said her updates will be shared and reynolds think the public for the prayers and well wishes for carrie fisher. her latest tweet said fisher is in stable condition but gave no other information. fisher had a medical emergency during a flight from london to los angeles on christmas eve and was rushed to the hospital. report say she suffered a heart attack but her family has n

this is elton john. i'm in deep shock. i have lost a beloved friend, the kindest, most generous soul and a brilliant artist. my heart goes out to his family, friends and all of his fans. in addition to writing so many of his songs and playing the instruments, he also took on social ills and injustice in some of his sal bums which a great many people admired. what are your thoughts? >> yeah, i mean, even the song "do they know it's christmastime" and then in the 80s, he gathered all of these extraordinarily talented musicians to do that wonderful hit song for christmastime, many decades ago, as he rallied all of these great musicians to be philanthropic. so he really had a heart and a soul. and it's really tragic because he's so young, to leave us too soon. and he was really a brilliant musician and had this beautiful voice. you listen to some of those songs that he sings, you know, i got to have faith and so many extraordinaire hits. >> we're looking at some of the video right now of him performing and he would bring down

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elton john had this to say, i'm in deep shock. i have lost a beloved friend and a brilliant artist my heart goes out to his family and all of his friends. so, the world's really mourning today. poppy, don. >> absolutely. ian, thank you so much. >> what a voice, what a man. >> he and elton very similar for their fight in lgbt rights and they were aciconic and good friends. i hadn't seen george michael in a long, long time. i saw george michael last year during the, john during the oscars and i mean two iconic men. no doubt that he's mourning. >> and his music lives on. what he did, he came out later in life and he said in that cnn interview when he came out to the world and then he became a huge advocate and did so much more than just leaving us with his music. >> i was a senior in high school in 1984, in 1984 when he came out with the album "faith" i loved that guy. i loved ever stitch of music he ever made. >> all right, joining us now to discuss the life, the career of george michael. senior editorial director rich farley and ho

someone like elton john turn off, you know, the switch. someone like eltonjohn was probably writing a song right now, you know. i think that is one of the issues. people turn to all sorts of ways to relax, and it is a very challenging life, if your mind is on all the time. fantastic to talk to you, thank you so much sharing your memories and singing the song for us, which was wonderful itself. simon climie, many thanks to you, thank you for your memories. just to say there is much more for you online, looking back at george michael's life in pictures, in the music that defined his career and of course all the celebrity tributes coming in as well. russia is holding a day of national mourning for the 92 people who were killed when a military plane crashed in the black sea. pilot error or a technical fault are being blamed for the plane coming down just moments after it left sochi airport after refuelling. from moscow steve rosenberg reports. across russia, they prayed for the dead, for the 92 victims of yesterday's plane crash. there was a s