Five of the best things happening this week

Des O’Driscoll shares his top tips for upcoming events

If you’ve ever fancied owning an Eric Clapton guitar; or Wham! lyrics handwritten by George Michael; or Lady Gaga’s pink fur coat, you might want to get yourself to the RDS in Dublin this weekend — but bring your wallet.

Cathy Walsh is a choreographer and performer from Cork. She is the movement director for the current run of Dancing at Lughnasa at the Everyman in Cork.

Gay performers have long been prominent in the pop industry. However, it’s only in recent years that coming out has become the norm, writes Caomhan Keane.

The most common symptoms are shortness of breath, swelling of the ankles and abdomen, excessive tiredness and palpitations.

The singer died at his home in Oxfordshire on Christmas Day at the age of 53.

Here's your evening update.

All the feels.

Here’s a briefing on some of the stories and issues highlighted on irishexaminer.com today

Oh 2017 thank God you’re here, says Suzanne Harrington. 

Your letters, your views...

While George Michael will be remembered for his chart-topping hits as a solo artist and with 80s pop band Wham!, he was also able to clock up an impressive collection of guest appearances in the world of television.

Pop superstar George Michael's death at the age of 53 from suspected heart failure is being treated by police as "unexplained but not suspicious".

Saying that, the show has revealed that previous winners Little Mix, Kylie Minogue and The Weeknd will all be performing live.

As a child, Noel Campion loved art but a lack of funds meant he never got to finish his degree course. As he got older art became something he associated with his youth — that is until he discovered the Apple app, Procreate, on his iPad.

George Michael is reportedly battling an addiction to crack cocaine.

So what were you doing when you first heard that song and saw that video asks Richard Fitzpatrick?

Adele, Bono, Ed Sheeran and Sam Smith! Oh My!

A staple of the Christmas jukebox will be given another festive makeover, when stars from the music world collaborate for the 30th anniversary of Band Aid.

George Michael has hinted at a Wham! reunion.

Friends are worried that George Michael has become a "recluse".

Singer George Michael has left hospital and is “well and resting” after he was admitted for treatment last Thursday, a spokeswoman said today.

Action from the 1st leg of the UEFA Champions League Quarter Final ties on TV3 at 7.30pm tonight.

George Michael was locked up in prison with paedophiles and bullies.

Your daily, spoiler-free guide to what to look out for on the box.

George Michael has sparked rumours he's retiring after shutting down his website.

Before I was famous, I used to visualise my success.

Long-running TV quiz Who Wants To Be A Millionaire is to be axed after Chris Tarrant said he wanted to step down as host, announcing: “It’s time to take a break.”

ELTON John thinks she’s “a meltdown waiting to happen” — but he always says that. He’s issued public doom warnings about Robbie Williams, Eminem, George Michael, Lady Gaga and Michael Jackson. This time he’s talking about Miley Cyrus — but then, who isn’t?

On Twitter Yvonne Keating describes herself as a domestic engineer, model and TV broadcaster.

It’s the No 1 hit of the summer. But Robin Thicke’s video and lyrics have been accused of glamorising rape and abuse, says Ed Power

Screwed

George Michael will not face any charges after falling out of a moving car on a motorway.

Singer George Michael has left hospital after being treated for injuries following a bizarre incident on the UK's M1 motorway.

George Michael was almost "killed" by a passing motorist when he fell out of his car.