{
  "id": 16296291,
  "title": "George Michael's 'Last Christmas' royalties helped fund over 20 youth grants",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/george-michaels-last-christmas-royalties-helped-fund-over-20-youth",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-24T06:35:23.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/uk/in-1984-george-michael-released-last-christmas-with-wham-40-years-later-royalties-helped-his-fund-make-over-20-grants-supporting-young-people-facing-hardship-homelessness-and-mental-health-struggles/articleshow/135163905.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Royalties from Wham!'s beloved holiday song Last Christmas have led to substantial charitable funding through the George Michael Fund. Founded to pay tribute to George Michael, this initiative focuses on assisting children and young people in the UK who confront various life challenges. As the song approaches its 40th year, its societal impact in promoting mental health and combating homelessness…",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}