Sombr, RAYE, Adam Lambert and Teddy Swims joined forces for a star-studded tribute to George Michael at last night’s MTV VMAs.
Raye performing at the 2026 #VMAs as part of a tribute to George Michael. pic.twitter.com/w9zybRrd49
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The performance took place at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles yesterday (September 27), marking 10 years since the death of the former Wham! star.
Orville Peck introduced the tribute, describing Michael as a “pop god” who became an international superstar aged 19 and went on to create “timeless anthems and powerful statements against the establishment”.
adam lambert 🤩🤩🤩🤩 walking out in that fringe with a purpose!!!! ❤️❤️ #vmas pic.twitter.com/npxdqv9PyG
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Sombr kicked off the medley with two songs from Michael’s landmark 1987 debut solo album ‘Faith’, beginning with its title track before moving into ‘Father Figure’.
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Michael had a long history with the VMAs. He won four awards during his career and received the prestigious Video Vanguard Award in 1989, when it was presented to him by Madonna.
The tribute also arrives ahead of the release of George Michael: The Faith Tour, a forthcoming concert film built from previously unseen footage shot during two nights at Paris’ Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy in 1988.
