"Eli Stone" Music Video (George Michael: "Faith")

Check out the music video for ABC's quirky legal drama "Eli Stone" (airs Thursdays at 10/9c, after 'Lost') along with the official promo shoot of the entire cast.

Over the past couple of years, the network has used successful recording artists like Mika, The Last Goodnight and Paolo Nutini to promote shows like "Ugly Betty," "Brothers & Sisters" and "Men in Trees."

Given his prominent place in the storylines, George Michael and his 1987 classic "Faith" was the obvious choice for "Eli Stone."

Every episode of the series is titled after one of the songs from the singer's vast catalogue and he himself will make several additional appearances on the show (in episodes 7, 9 and 13).

Furthermore, in episode 9, Eli Stone gets to actually meet the singer (normally he only sees visions of him). Michael asks Stone to represent him in a legal case.

Co-creator Marc Guggenheim recently revealed the show was written with George Michael in mind and the producers were very happy when the singer, who is allegedly a TV junkie, accepted to appear on the show.

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VIDEO: George Michael on "Eli Stone"

Pop legend George Michael made another appearance as himself on ABC's whimsical legal drama "Eli Stone" last night, testifying on behalf of a local high school girl who was punished for playing his hit "I Want Your Sex" over the loudspeaker during an abstinence-education rally. Take a look.

In a recent EW interview, Michael addressed his speaking part on "Eli Stone": "I could feel there was genuine panic going on among [the crew] because people were thinking, "Oh no! He's not going to be able to do it!" And then the second day, the minute they gave me a monologue, I was comfortable.

The singer, whose song titles have been lent to the series' trademark production numbers, will make yet another appearance in the final episode (#113) in which Eli asks him if he is God. An 80s icon in the US, Michael remains a popular recording artist across the world and has no plans to pursue a TV career.



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George Michael Returns to "Eli Stone"

George Michael has signed a new deal to guest star on two more episodes of ABC's upcoming midseason drama "Eli Stone" from "Brothers & Sisters" and "Dirty Sexy Money" uber-producer Greg Berlanti. Check out the singer's original appearance in the show pilot after the jump.



The legal drama revolves around an attorney (played by Jonny Lee Miller) who, after a string of bizarre hallucinations, thinks he might be a prophet.

In the pilot, Eli keeps hearing the sound of "Faith" in his head, and at one point has a vision of George Michael performing the song in his office.

According to TV Guide, Michael who returns in the show's 8th and 9th episode will get to both sing and act.

"Faith" was a an enormously popular 1987 debut solo album for the British singer which produced 4 #1 hits on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

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George Michael Rocks Wembley Stadium

British pop star George Michael rocked an all-new 90,000-seat Wembley stadium last night - the first concert at the giant new venue.

Despite the controversies caused by the tabloids in the UK about his drug-taking and relish for casual gay sex, the singer's fan base in Europe is a strong as ever.

The singer said to the crowd amid cheers: "I'm actually here, I don't believe it. For the most amazing, God-given 25 years, I thank you all."



He brought the house down with classic hits "Freedom! 90", "Faith", "Fastlove," "Father Figure" and "Careless Whisper".

George Michael played at the old Wembley at 1985's Live Aid, Wham!'s farewell gig in 1986, the 1992 Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert and the 1998 concert for Nelson Mandela. His next Wembley concert takes place tonight.

Upcoming concerts at the new Wembley include the July 1 concert marking the 10th anniversary of the death of Diana, princess of Wales and the July 7 climate change awareness Live Earth gig, featuring Madonna and the Red Hot Chili Peppers.

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No Jail For George Michael

As Hollywood socialite Paris Hilton awaits to hear if she will be sent back to jail, British pop star George Michael has learned he has dodged prison as judge sentenced the singer to 100 hours of community service.

The 43-year-old pop star was found slumped at the wheel of his car in north London after witnesses observed the vehicle weaving onto the wrong side of the road at about 5 miles to 10 miles an hour in the early hours of October 2.

On May 8, Michael pleaded guilty to a charge of driving while unfit through drugs. Appearing in Brent Magistrates' Court, he said he was ashamed that "[he] had done something really wrong in putting other people at risk."

As part of his sentence, Michael was ordered to pay costs of $4,622 and his driving license was suspended for two years.



Smiling as he emerged from court, George Michael told reporters: "Don't bother to ask any questions, because believe me I am not going to answer them."

"I would simply ask you to understand that the media coverage of this case has been farcical, concentrating almost entirely on the prosecution's allegations," he said, reading a prepared statement.

"In reality I have been sentenced today on the basis of unfit driving through tiredness and prescription medicines, which I fully accept responsibility for.

"I am glad to put this behind me and now I'm off to do the biggest show of my life."

Michael is about to star Saturday and Sunday nights in the first concert at the rebuilt Wembley stadium.

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