ABC’s ‘Superstar’ Chronicles the Life & Career of George Michael in a Sneak Peek (VIDEO)

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ABC News is taking viewers behind the curtain to explore George Michael‘s pop stardom in its latest Superstar profile.

The Wham! singer takes center stage in the hour-long special airing Tuesday, November 30, as the special chronicles the life and career of George Michael spanning from his time as a teen heartthrob to his reinvention into a global superstar with his solo album, Faith. In an exclusive sneak peek clip above, his famous colleagues remember him and the challenges he faced with constant travel and scrutiny over his sexuality.

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Among other things, the special delves into Michael’s personal life, his tragic romance with a Brazilian designer, his personal conflicts with fame, the real story behind his arrest, and the lawsuit against his record company. As teased in the exclusive clip, the special features interviews with stars such as Sam Smith, who discusses the influence Michael had on them, as well as Paula Abdul, who choreographed the singer’s “Faith World Tour.”

Since the days of Wham!, Michael had to combat rumors surrounding his sexuality, as hinted in the above clip. In the singer’s own words he says, “I have no problem with everybody thinking I’m gay or some people thinking I’m gay, some people thinking I’m straight, whatever.” Instead, the performer preferred not to define his sexuality.

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This is just a taste of what viewers can expect to see and hear in the special that also features Michael’s longtime manager Rob Kahane, former publicists Phil Lobel and Michael Pagnotta, his backup singers Lucy Jules and Janey Lee Grace, as well as many others who followed the singer’s career closely. Don’t miss the moving profile on ABC later this November, and check out the exclusive sneak peek, above.

Superstar: George Michael, Tuesday, November 30, 10/9c, ABC (Next day on Hulu)

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    BlueFlower

    Superstar is a well done documentary series and George Michael (RIP) certainly deserves the profile. He had some fantastic songs with Wham and of course his solo career. Some of my favorites:

    Everything She Wants

    Careless Whisper

    Last Christmas

    Edge of Heaven

    Different Corner

    I'm Your Man

    Father Figure

    One More Try

    Hard Day (remix version is tops!)

    Monkey

    Freedom 90 (much improved over the mid 80's Freedom song)

    Praying For Time

    They Won't Go When I Go

    Heal The Pain

    Cowboys and Angels

    Waiting for That Day

    Mother's Pride

    Soul Free

    Don't Let the Sun Shine Down on Me (fantastic duet with Elton John)

    Somebody To Love (excellent remake of the Queens classic)

    Too Funky

    Killer/Papa Was a Rolling Stone (live version is the best)

    Jesus To a Child

    Fast Love

    Older

    Spinning the Wheel

    You Have Been Loved

    Amazing (one of his most underrated songs )

    Cars and Trains

    Patience

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    OrangeStrawberry

    I can’t wait to see this! George Michael was such an incredibly amazing talent with heart, soul, passion and grace. He was passionate about music to the core and the close people in his life. May he Rest In Peace and will always be missed here on earth.

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    CyanDog

    Rest In Peace, darling George. I miss you terribly❤️‍🩹

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    OrangeLamp

    His music tattooed our souls