Overview

• George Michael Entertainment posted statements on Instagram and Facebook saying it had “no hesitation” approving Swift’s use of “Father Figure” and wished her success.
• Swift’s song, also titled “Father Figure,” appears as track four on The Life of a Showgirl and credits Michael alongside Taylor Swift, Max Martin and Shellback.
• The album was released at midnight on Oct. 3, with a tied-in theatrical release party running Oct. 3–5 that includes a new music video premiere and behind-the-scenes footage.
• Outlets note this is an interpolation of Michael’s 1987 hit—re-recording elements of the composition—rather than a sample of the original master recording.
• Media coverage highlights active fan and press interpretations of the new song’s themes, though those readings remain speculative.