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Boy George quits Jesus Christ Superstar after pro-Israel song backlash

Singer’s manager decided to pull him out of respect for West End production

The Independent UK · Jul 31

Boy George pulls out of Jesus Christ Superstar over pro-Israel controversy

The Culture Club singer will no longer appear as King Herod in the London Palladium production after his manager confirmed his withdrawal following controversy surrounding his latest song.

BANG Premier · Jul 31

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…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 28

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Boy George met with fierce backlash over song that backs Israel’s military attacks

Pop singer’s new track includes lyrics such as, ‘You say genocide, I say war/ When you’re attacked, that’s what the army’s for’

The Independent UK · Jul 28

'I Stand With the Jews': British Singer Boy George Says Israel's Gaza Campaign Is War Not Genocide, in New Song

Boy George's new song 'Od Nirkod' supports Israel's military actions in Gaza, sparking backlash for dismissing international genocide accusations and criticising pro-Palestinian artists.

International Business Times UK · Jul 27

‘You say genocide, I say war’: Boy George releases pro-Israel song, We Will Dance Again

Culture Club singer sings ‘I stand with the Jews / I don’t feel brave, I just need to behave like a human’, in song defending Israel’s response to Hamas attack

The Guardian - UK · Jul 27

'Nauseating': Boy George faces heated backlash for new pro-Israel song

The Culture Club frontman has released a song in solidarity with Israel on his X account, disputing how its offensive in Gaza has been characterised by the UN.

Euronews · Jul 27

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The National (Scotland) · Jul 12

Boy George selling off his fashion collection

Culture Club star Boy George is selling off his vast collection of outfits and accessories including pieces by designers such as Vivienne Westwood, Jean Paul Gaultier, and John Galliano, costumes he's worn on stage and a number of his signature hats.

BANG Premier · Jul 9

Jesus Christ Superstar returns to West End with Eurovision star Sam Ryder in lead role

Iconic music returns to West End with cast of 30 including Sam Ryder, Boy George and Jesse Tyler Ferguson

The Independent UK · Jul 8

“What is the point of this?”: Boy George has released a new AI version of Karma Chameleon, and fans aren't impressed

He’s joined up with new company that aims to help artists ‘reclaim’ their back catalogues

MusicRadar · Jun 16

Boy George releasing AI Karma Chameleon

Culture Club singer Boy George is releasing an AI version of Karma Chameleon, more than 40 years after it topped the charts.

BANG Premier · May 30

Boy George wants to write the UK’s next Eurovision song

Boy George says he wants to pen Britain’s next Eurovision entry, while questioning the fairness of the contest’s automatic qualifiers.

BANG Premier · May 29

Boy George says he wants to write British Eurovision entry

The Culture Club frontman was part of San Marino’s act this year, but was eliminated in the semi-final.

Evening Standard · May 28

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The Guardian - UK · May 21

Blind UK pop producer to take legal action over alleged lack of support at work after surgery

Disability rights campaigner Robin Millar reveals he is taking owners of music business he founded to a tribunal

Evening Standard · May 14

'Car crash': Eurovision 2026 fans deliver scathing verdict on UK Look Mum No Computer performance

UK entry Sam Battle has already qualified for Saturday’s grand final as one of the big four countries

Evening Standard · May 14

Look Mum No Computer to perform in second Eurovision semi-final

Among the other acts to perform on Thursday night are former Neighbours actress-turned-pop star Delta Goodrem who is representing Australia.

Evening Standard · May 13

Look Mum No Computer performs with dancers in computer costumes

The UK entrant was at a semi-final rehearsal.

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Evening Standard · May 13

Boy George ‘so sad’ he did not make Eurovision final with San Marino entry

The singer was part of the San Marino entry alongside Senhit with their song Superstar but the pair were eliminated from the contest on Tuesday.

The Independent UK · May 13

Boy George calls Eurovision cameo ‘fabulous’ despite San Marino’s semi-final exit

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The Independent UK · May 13

Boy George speaks out after his Eurovision performance with San Marino fails to make the final

Culture Club star joined San Marino’s entry SENHIT for a disco-influenced performance

Euronews · May 13

Favourite Finland and Israel make it through to Eurovision final

Acts from 15 countries performed their 3-minute songs onstage – often with eye-catching choreography and pyrotechnics – in a bid for votes from juries in participating nations and viewers around the world.

Evening Standard · May 12

Israel booed at Eurovision semi-final with 'stop the genocide' chants as singer given strict formal warning

Israeli singer Noam Bettan, 28, was told off by Eurovision bosses over his interaction with fans

The Independent UK · May 12

Israel qualify for Eurovision final as Boy George’s San Marino song suffers early elimination

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The Independent UK · May 12

Eurovision 2026: The 25 countries competing in the grand final

Israel’s contestant Noam Bettan was among the countries voted through on Tuesday, before Australia’s Delta Goodrem led the qualifiers on Thursday

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