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Macklemore faces backlash as he defends pro-Palestine remarks at Ed Sheeran show

Macklemore defended his pro-Palestine remarks made during Ed Sheeran’s East Rutherford concerts, telling the crowd to “Free Palestine” and praising student-led encampments at Columbia University. The speech drew criticism from fellow artists P!NK and Boy George, prompting a petition by the Israeli American Council for Sheeran to drop him. Macklemore later posted the clip of his remarks with a caption stating that equality for all humans should not be controversial and stood by his comments.

via Consequence of Sound|

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entertainment2 months ago•47 min saved

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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music-news2 months ago•44 min saved

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but George frames it as pro-peace and says it was inspired by the Nova Music Festival attack, while he has also withdrawn from a London Palladium performance.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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arts-entertainmenttheatre-dance2 months ago•13 min saved

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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entertainment2 months ago•4 min saved

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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entertainment2 months ago•134 min saved

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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entertainment2 months ago•15 min saved

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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entertainment2 months ago•16 min saved

Boy George Exits London Jesus Christ Superstar Over Pro-Israel Song Backlash

Boy George has dropped out of the London production of Jesus Christ Superstar after backlash to his pro-Israel song We Will Dance Again; his manager said the decision was made to keep the focus on the show and apologized to ticket holders.

via Variety|

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entertainment2 months ago•18 min saved

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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music2 months ago•14 min saved

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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theater2 months ago•16 min saved

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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entertainment3 months ago•51 min saved

Boy George Defends PK as Dorit Kemsley Calls Out Father’s Day Post

Dorit Kemsley used Father’s Day to publicly critique her estranged husband for making the mother of their children struggle, and Boy George—PK Kemsley’s client and manager—took to social media to condemn the post as “absolutely disgusting,” sparking mixed online reactions amid the ongoing RHOBH divorce saga.

via Yahoo|

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music4 months ago•14 min saved

Culture Club Recounts Early Homophobic Heckling in New Film Clip

In a clip from Alison Ellwood's documentary about Culture Club, Boy George and Jon Moss discuss enduring homophobia and audience skepticism in the band's early days, including George's witty retorts to hecklers and the label doubts they faced before eventually landing a Virgin Records deal.

via Rolling Stone|

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entertainment2 years ago•2 min saved

"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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entertainment2 years ago•3 min saved

"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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