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Boy George cedes 'Jesus Christ Superstar' role after releasing pro-Israel song

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Boy George cedes 'Jesus Christ Superstar' role after releasing pro-Israel song
Haaretz
Haaretz30 mins ago
Boy George cedes 'Jesus Christ Superstar' role after releasing pro-Israel song
Boy George cedes 'Jesus Christ Superstar' role after releasing pro-Israel song  Haaretz
Boy George 'sacks' label manager who 'wanted nothing to do with pro-Israel song'
BOY George has confirmed he has “parted company” with his record label manager, who said he unequivocally wanted nothing to do with his pro-Israel song ...
Boy George cedes role in ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ production after releasing pro-Israel song
Boy George defended his decision to release the song, saying he believes artists should be free to express their views even when they are unpopular.
The Sun
The Sun2 days ago
Boy George breaks silence after quitting Jesus Christ Superstar days before taking to the stage
POPSTAR Boy George has broken his silence after pulling out of the West End musical production of Jesus Christ Superstar just days before he was due on stage. He was pulled from the show by his manager amid fears a backlash from his song We Will Dance Again would overshadow the performance. The track voices...
USA Today
USA Today2 days ago
Boy George doubles down on pro-Israel song after dropping out of musical
Boy George doubles down on pro-Israel song after dropping out of musical  usatoday.com
Premium Times
Premium Times2 days ago
Hausa singer Rarara’s new song on Pantami attracts backlash
The song, which accuses Mr Pantami of drug use, praises Gombe State All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate Jamilu Gwamna. Mr Pantami is the governorship candidate of the opposition Wike-backed People's Democratic Party (PDP).
CTV News
CTV News2 days ago
U.K. singer Boy George pulls out of musical after pro-Israel song backlash
British singer Boy George pulled out of a West End production of the musical “Jesus Christ Superstar” after facing a backlash for releasing a pro-Israel song, “We Will Dance Again.”
The Canary
The Canary2 days ago
Boy George exits ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ after releasing pro-genocide track
Former pop star Boy George has pulled out of his planned appearance from next week in the London Palladium’s production of Jesus Christ Superstar. The withdrawal comes shortly after the performer released a track supporting Israel’s genocide in Gaza, which he denies is a genocide. George’s manager said the decision had
NYT Arts
NYT Arts2 days ago
Boy George Pulled From West End Show Days After Releasing Pro-Israel Reggae Song
Boy George’s manager said he was pulling the singer from a role in “Jesus Christ Superstar” in “the best interests of my artist.”
Breitbart
Breitbart3 days ago
Boy George Pulls out of London Musical After pro-Israel Song Backlash
British pop icon Boy George has left a West End production of the musical Jesus Christ Superstar after he faced a personal onslaught of abuse for releasing a pro-Israel song, "We Will Dance Again" that stood against the Islamic terrorists of Gaza.
UK singer Boy George pulls out of London musical after pro-Israel song backlash
British singer Boy George has pulled out of a West End production of the musical Jesus Christ Superstar after facing a backlash for releasing a pro-Israel song, We Will Dance Again. The 65-year-old musician “will no longer be appearing in Jesus Christ Superstar at the London Palladium”, his manager Paul Kemsley said on
Boy George pulls out of Jesus Christ Superstar at London Palladium amid Israel song backlash
Culture Club star will no longer play King Herod in the Palladium production, his manager announced
TheJournal.ie
TheJournal.ie3 days ago
Boy George pulls out of West End musical after backlash over pro-Israel song created using AI
Boy George released a song this week which expressed support for Israel and its war in Gaza.
Boy George pulls out of Jesus Christ Superstar after releasing pro-Israel song
The 80s star will no longer appear in role of Herod in London Palladium run, with manager saying decision is ‘in the best interests of my artist’ Boy George has pulled out of a forthcoming London production of Jesus Christ Superstar, days after he released a controversial song voicing support for Israel’s military acti
RTÉ News
RTÉ News3 days ago
Boy George exits musical after pro-Israel song backlash
Boy George has pulled out of a West End production of the musical Jesus Christ Superstar after facing a backlash for releasing a pro-Israel song, "We Will Dance Again".
Al-Monitor
Al-Monitor3 days ago
UK singer Boy George pulls out of musical after pro-Israel song backlash
British singer Boy George pulled out of a West End production of the musical "Jesus Christ Superstar" after facing a backlash for releasing a pro-Israel song, "We Will Dance Again". The 65-year-old musician "will no longer be appearing in Jesus Christ Superstar at the London Palladium", his manager Paul
The New Arab
The New Arab3 days ago
Boy George pulls out of musical after pro-Israel song backlash
The 65-year-old musician "will no longer be appearing in Jesus Christ Superstar at the London Palladium", his manager Paul Kemsley said on social media.
Variety
Variety3 days ago
Boy George Drops Out of London ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ Production Following Backlash to Pro-Israel Song
Boy George has dropped out of a London production of “Jesus Chris Superstar” just days after releasing the controversial pro-Israel song “We Will Dance Again.” Paul Kemsley, George’s manager, released a statement on social media that he had decided that the Culture Club singer would no longer appear in the production a
Boy George Drops Out of London ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ Production After Stirring Controversy With AI-Generated Pro-Israel Song
The "Karma Chameleon" singer appeared to address controversy around the song on social media Thursday, writing on X that "It doesn't matter what I think or what you think."
Rolling Stone
Rolling Stone3 days ago
Boy George Drops Out of ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ After Pro-Israel Song Release
The singer's AI-assisted song, “We Will Dance Again,” minimizes Palestinian suffering and praises Israel’s military actions in Gaza
Newsweek
Newsweek3 days ago
Boy George Exits 'Jesus Christ Superstar' Amid Pro-Israel Song Backlash
"...I have decided...that he will no longer be appearing in Jesus Christ Superstar...," George's manager stated.
PinkNews
PinkNews5 days ago
Boy George’s Moulin Rouge co-star calls him ‘terrible performer’ after pro-Israel song
Boy George has been called out by his Moulin Rouge co-star, Patrick Clanton, following the release of the former’s new pro-Israel song. Released on 26 July, the Culture Club frontman’s new reggae song, ‘We Will Dance Again’, begins: “You say genocide / I say war / When you’re attacked / That’s what the army is…
Novara Media
Novara Media🏁 first to report5 days ago
Boy George Releases Reggae Song Denying Israel’s Genocide
Boy George has released a pro-Israel reggae song with lyrics that deny a genocide is happening in Palestine. The song, entitled “Od Nikrod (We Will Dance Again)”, was posted on the Culture Club frontman’s X account along with the comment “#Shalom”. The lyrics say: “You say genocide, I say war. When you’re attacked, it’