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Boy George parts ways with label chief over pro-Israel track
entertainment27 days ago

Boy George parts ways with label chief over pro-Israel track

Boy George confirms he has split with Tony Pontius, the longtime manager who ran his label BGP, after Pontius refused to release his pro-Israel song ‘We Will Dance Again’; George says he will release the track anyway and criticizes Pontius as “gutless.” Pontius has not commented. The song addresses Israel’s war in Gaza and the Hamas massacre at the Nova festival, and George’s recent career move included pulling out of a London production of Jesus Christ Superstar with Paul Kelmsley taking over management.

via Yahoo|
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Boy George splits with label after pro-Israel track clash
music-news27 days ago

Boy George splits with label after pro-Israel track clash

Boy George says he has parted ways with Tony Pontius, who runs his label BGP, after Pontius refused to release the pro-Israel song 'We Will Dance Again'; George posted that Pontius was 'unequivocal' and said 'I want nothing to do with this song,' prompting George to declare 'we are done' and vow to release the track. The song, reportedly created with AI, has drawn criticism, but George frames it as pro-peace and says it was inspired by the Nova Music Festival attack, while he has also withdrawn from a London Palladium performance.

via nme.com|
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Boy George quits Jesus Christ Superstar after pro-Israel song backlash, calls for peace
arts-entertainmenttheatre-dance27 days ago

Boy George quits Jesus Christ Superstar after pro-Israel song backlash, calls for peace

Boy George has pulled out of the Jesus Christ Superstar run as backlash to his pro-Israel single grows, saying the track is about peace and reflecting on the Gaza conflict. His manager said the decision was made to keep the production’s focus on the show and to show mutual respect to all involved. George has previously described feeling connected to the Jewish community, and the controversy comes amid broader Israel-Gaza tensions and related commentary.

via The Independent|
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Boy George Leaves West End Jesus Christ Superstar After Pro-Israel Reggae Post
entertainment28 days ago

Boy George Leaves West End Jesus Christ Superstar After Pro-Israel Reggae Post

Boy George has been pulled from the London Palladium revival of Jesus Christ Superstar after posting a pro-Israel reggae song that triggered backlash; his manager said the decision preserves the production’s focus and ensures the cast can move forward, with the singer not appearing as King Herod on the Aug. 3–15 engagement.

via Los Angeles Times|
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Boy George Exits JCS Run After AI-Generated Pro-Israel Song Sparks Backlash
entertainment28 days ago

Boy George Exits JCS Run After AI-Generated Pro-Israel Song Sparks Backlash

Boy George has withdrawn from the London production of Jesus Christ Superstar after releasing the AI-generated pro-Israel song “We Will Dance Again,” which drew sharp backlash. His manager said the decision was made to keep the production’s focus and show mutual respect for the cast and team, while George noted the track was AI-assisted and intended for “AI for good.”

via Vulture|
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Boy George Withdraws From West End Jesus Christ Superstar Over Controversial AI Song
entertainment28 days ago

Boy George Withdraws From West End Jesus Christ Superstar Over Controversial AI Song

Boy George has withdrawn from his planned run as King Herod in the West End revival of Jesus Christ Superstar at the London Palladium after backlash to his June song We Will Dance Again, which critics say includes anti-Palestinian rhetoric and was created with AI; the track has since been taken down. The production will continue with other cast members and relocate to Theatre Royal Drury Lane later in 2026, with Sam Ryder as Jesus, with the news announced by his manager on Instagram.

via Playbill|
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Boy George Exits London Jesus Christ Superstar Amid AI-Pro-Israel Song Controversy
entertainment29 days ago

Boy George Exits London Jesus Christ Superstar Amid AI-Pro-Israel Song Controversy

Boy George has quit the London production of Jesus Christ Superstar after backlash over his AI-generated pro-Israel song “We Will Dance Again.” His manager said the decision, made to respect the producers and company, allows the show to move forward with George stepping down from the role of King Herod slated to start in August. The singer previously acknowledged using AI for the track, which sparked criticism and prompted social-media exchanges as he defended the project.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
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Boy George Pulls Out of West End Jesus Christ Superstar Over Pro-Israel AI Song
music29 days ago

Boy George Pulls Out of West End Jesus Christ Superstar Over Pro-Israel AI Song

Boy George has withdrawn from the West End revival of Jesus Christ Superstar after releasing an AI-assisted pro-Israel song, ‘We Will Dance Again,’ which praises Israel’s military actions and minimizes Palestinian suffering. His manager said the decision was made to respect the producers and the company and to allow the production to move forward. The track, tied to ongoing Gaza-related controversy, appears to no longer be available online, and it’s unclear whether George’s turn as King Herod will be filled in his absence.

via Rolling Stone|
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Boy George Drops Out of West End Jesus Christ Superstar Over Controversial Pro-Israel Song
theater29 days ago

Boy George Drops Out of West End Jesus Christ Superstar Over Controversial Pro-Israel Song

Boy George withdrew from the London West End revival of Jesus Christ Superstar just days before his scheduled appearance as King Herod, amid backlash over his pro-Israel song that disputes genocide and criticizes pro-Palestine supporters; his manager said the decision was made with respect for the production and will allow the show to move forward with other cast members.

via Deadline|
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"Boy George's Memoir Unveils Why He'll Never Be Friends with Janet Jackson"
entertainment2 years ago

"Boy George's Memoir Unveils Why He'll Never Be Friends with Janet Jackson"

Boy George recounts negative encounters with Janet Jackson and Tina Turner in his memoir, stating that he's "never gonna be friends" with Jackson unless a miracle happens. He describes an unfriendly interaction with Jackson backstage in the '80s and also shares a similar experience with Tina Turner. Despite these encounters, he expresses love for their music and acknowledges the importance of being friendly to everyone.

via Stereogum|
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"Boy George's Memoir 'Karma' Unveils Unlikely Friendship with Janet Jackson"
entertainment2 years ago

"Boy George's Memoir 'Karma' Unveils Unlikely Friendship with Janet Jackson"

Boy George's new memoir, "Karma: My Autobiography," reveals his encounters with fellow 1980s celebrities, including Janet Jackson and Tina Turner, where he describes unfriendly interactions. Despite his love for their music, he expresses doubts about ever being friends with them, citing past encounters. The memoir also covers George's troubled past, including a violent childhood and a prison stint, offering a candid look at his life.

via Billboard|
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"Boy George's Encounter with Janet Jackson: 'Be Nice' Turned Snubbed"
entertainment2 years ago

"Boy George's Encounter with Janet Jackson: 'Be Nice' Turned Snubbed"

Boy George recounts three separate rude encounters with Janet Jackson, including being snubbed on the set of "Solid Gold" and at the British Fashion Awards in 2019, prompting him to advise her to "be nice." He also shares odd encounters with Prince and Adele, while candidly discussing his drug addiction, prison stint, and cosmetic procedures in his new memoir, "Karma."

via Page Six|
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