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Boy George exits ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ after releasing pro-genocide track

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Boy George exits ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ after releasing pro-genocide track
The Canary
The Canary1 hrs 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
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
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
PinkNews
PinkNews6 hrs ago
Boy George is pulled out of Jesus Christ Superstar role after AI song backlash
Boy George has been pulled out of an upcoming production of Jesus Christ Superstar at the London Palladium last minute.  The 65-year-old singer had been cast in the role of King Herod in the West End revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s Jesus Christ Superstar. He was scheduled to be performing from Monday (3 A
Variety
Variety15 hrs 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 Stone16 hrs 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
Newsweek16 hrs 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.
Deadline
Deadline18 hrs ago
Boy George Withdraws From West End ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ Following Release Of Controversial Anti-Palestine Song
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
The Sun
The Sun20 hrs ago
Boy George ‘pulls out’ of Jesus Christ Superstar just days before show amid Israel song controversy
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...
Novara Media
Novara Media3 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’
The National Scotland
The National Scotland🏁 first to report3 days ago
Boy George releases pro-Israel song dismissing Gaza genocide
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