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Coverage dated September 25, 2026 to September 27, 2026

Surprise Adam Lambert Performance Caps Hit-Filled George Michael Tribute at 2026 VMAs

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Raye, Sombr and Teddy Swims took the stage to cover some of the biggest hits from the "Faith" singer, who died in 2016.

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  1. Independent Journal Review

    VMAs Honor George Michael With Star-Studded Tribute (opens Independent Journal Review)

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    RAYE, SOMBR and Teddy Swims honored George Michael at the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards with performances of his hits, including “Faith,” “Father Figure,” “I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)” and “Careless Whisper.

  2. New York Post

    George Michael honored at MTV VMAs 2026 with surprise appearance from Adam Lambert (opens New York Post)

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    Lambert's joyful appearance came as Michael's "Faith Tour" is being revisited with an upcoming concert film, a decade following the pop music icon's death.

  3. Rolling Stone

    Raye, Sombr, Teddy Swims, Adam Lambert Salute George Michael at MTV VMAs (opens Rolling Stone)

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    The stars performed a medley of late singer's biggest hits, joined by up-and-coming U.K. artists Meek and Saint Harison

  4. The Hollywood Reporter

    Surprise Adam Lambert Performance Caps Hit-Filled George Michael Tribute at 2026 VMAs (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

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    The Hollywood Reporter's feed description

    Raye, Sombr and Teddy Swims took the stage to cover some of the biggest hits from the "Faith" singer, who died in 2016.

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