George Michael admits drug-driving

The 47-year-old "Careless Whisper" star also admitted possessing cannabis cigarettes when he appeared at Highbury Corner Magistrates' Court.

Dressed in a black suit over a black jumper, he was greeted by a scrum of photographers as he arrived for the appearance.

In court, he spoke only to give his plea and confirm his real name of Georgios Panayiotou.

District Judge Robin McPhee gave the singer an interim six-month driving ban, and said he would be sentenced on September 14 after the court considers his case. He will remain on bail until that date.

"I make it clear the options in respect of sentence remain open, including the power to imprison," the judge told him.