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

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."

The singer's AI-assisted song, “We Will Dance Again,” minimizes Palestinian suffering and praises Israel’s military actions in Gaza

"...I have decided...that he will no longer be appearing in Jesus Christ Superstar...," George's manager stated.

Boy George has withdrawn from the West End Jesus Christ Superstar revival just days before he was set to appear in the role of King Herod, apparently as a result of the former Culture Club singer’s recent release of a pro-Israel song that disputes the charge of genocide and calls pro-Palestine supporters “sheep.” The s

POPSTAR Boy George has pulled out of the West End musical production of Jesus Christ Superstar just days before he was due on stage. The 65-year-old was set to take on the role of King Herod in the London theatre show, beginning August 3rd, but in a statement, his PR has revealed he will 'no...

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…

In today’s climate, standing with Israel requires courage. When a Jew says these things, critics can dismiss them as tribal loyalty. When a non-Jew says them, they are harder to dismiss.

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’

Boy George has released a new song with lyrics that can be interpreted as denying the genocide of Palestinians in Gaza by Israel.

English musician George Alan O'Dowd, known professionally as Boy George, has released a song dismissing the genocide in Gaza while voicing support for Israel

'You said genocide, I say war' • English singer Boy George defends Israel's post-October 7 Gaza war in new song  Haaretz