Posted on 07/04/2002 8:41:46 PM PDT by Pokey78
GEORGE Michael was branded a coward last night after refusing to release his anti-American rant Shoot The Dog as a US single.
The star has decided not to put out the track over there as he fears it could kill his career.
US fans are sickened by the September 11 slur. The video portrays Tony Blair and George Bush as gay lovers.
Pals thought George would issue the protest single in the US as a statement next month.
It will instead be released across Europe, Australia, Asia and South America.
Last night Pop Idol judge and BMG Records boss Simon Cowell said: “George is a coward.
“It shows a lack of conviction to write a song about America and not actually release it there.”
A source close to 39-year-old George said: “He’s basically bottled it.”
The animated video jokes about the political aftermath of September 11 and shows PM Blair as President Bush’s dog.
In one sick scene homosexual George, who lives in LA with lover Kenny Goss, tries to seduce Mr Blair’s wife Cherie.
Dan
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