Singer Loses Award After Drug Arrest
The Brit Awards have dropped pop singer George Michael from their 2009 line-up after Michael was arrested for possession of cocaine and marijuana in August. Michael was to receive the Brit Award for Outstanding Contribution to Music, but the awards ceremony organizers have decided to search for a new award recipient.
After his August drug arrest, Michael was released with a warning. Michael also made headlines several times in 2006 and 2007 for other drug-related incidents. He was found asleep behind the wheel of his car and discovered with cannabis in two separate instances. Both times he received a warning.
Michael has been open about his drug use in the past and even smoked a joint while recording a TV interview last year.
George Michael cut from Brits following drug arrest, PinkNews.co.uk, October 13, 2008
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