George Michael to star in US TV show

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George Michael is to make his acting debut in a new US TV show.

The 43-year-old pop star has signed to appear in a new comedy drama series called Eli Stone alongside Trainspotting actor Jonny Lee Miller.

He told VH1: "I'm going to have the most phenomenal year, even though there are people who'd like me to experience a tough time.

"There's an American tour planned and I'm starring in a big US comedy drama called Eli Stone with Jonny Lee Miller. The writers want to name each episode after my songs."