George Michael s family says no to tribute concert

London Nov 1 (IANS) Late pop icon George Michael s family has blocked TV presenter Esther Rantzen from hosting a tribute concert for the singer.

At the Pride of Britain Awards on Monday Rantzen said she had wanted to host a fundraising gig to celebrate Michael s music but his family had "said no" to the idea reports mirror.co.uk

The event would have raised a lot of money for Rantzen s charity Childline which Michael actively supported during his career.

"There will no longer be a tribute concert because his family said no. It was a real shame as I d have loved to celebrate his music and give the fans a chance to say goodbye -- and it would have been to benefit his favourite charity too " Rantzen said.

"Once the family say no there s nothing we can do " she added.

She had been discussing the prospect of a tribute concert held at the Royal Albert Hall ever since the singer s death last year.

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