George Michael released from jail

LONDON - Singer George Michael has been released after spending 27 days of an eight-week sentence in jail for possession of cannabis and driving under the influence of drugs.

Contactmusic.com reports Michael was arrested in July when he was found passed out behind the wheel of his car after crashing into a storefront in north London. The star admitted smoking dope before driving.

He began his stint in London’s Pentonville Prison before officials transferred him to Highpoint Prison in Suffolk, where he underwent the rest of his punishment.