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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.

|ByKELLY HARTOG/JTA
HENLEY-ON-THAMES, ENGLAND - JULY 08: Boy George performs on stage during Henley Festival 2026 at Mill Meadows.
Boy George kicks off PRIDE week with at surprise popup DJ set at Stonewall Inn on June 20, 2026 in New York City.

Boy George's stand: Non-Jewish celebrities speaking up for Israel makes a difference - editorial

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.

|ByJPOST EDITORIAL
Boy George, who will represent San Marino at the Eurovision song contest performs during the London Eurovision Party 2026 at Outernet London on April 19, 2026 in London, England.

Boy George releases pro-Israel anthem ‘We Will Dance Again’ honoring Oct. 7 victims

The 1980s pop icon released "We Will Dance Again," featuring Hebrew lyrics and a message of support for Israel and Jews following the Oct. 7 Hamas attack.

|ByHANNAH BROWN
Boy George, who will represent San Marino at the Eurovision song contest performs during the London Eurovision Party 2026 at Outernet London on April 19, 2026 in London, England.

Boy George speaks out against critics who condemned his pro-Israel stance

The 70th Eurovision Song Contest will be held in Vienna, with over 1,000 musicians calling for a boycott of the event in protest of Israel’s participation.

|ByHANNAH BROWN

After five countries quit Eurovision over Israel, over 1,000 entertainment figures push back

Over 1,000 entertainment industry leaders sign letter backing Israel’s inclusion in Eurovision, rejecting boycott efforts and emphasizing music’s unifying power.

APRIL 19, 2026ByHANNAH BROWN
Noam Bettan, Israel's representative for the Eurovision Song Contest 2026, poses in this undated handout photo.

A man with conviction: Boy George posts support for Israel on X

Boy George recently defended Lady Gaga after a clip of her surfaced where she proclaimed her love for Israel during a concert there.

APRIL 9, 2026ByHANNAH BROWN
Boy George deejays at the grand Opening of the new Planet Hollywood NYC at Planet Hollywood New York City on March 11, 2025 in New York City.

Boy George and the Culture Club play a nostalgic intimate show

Boy George defended himself against attacks on Twitter for his scheduled performance by supporters of the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement.

NOVEMBER 8, 2017BySARAH LEVI
Boy George and the Culture Club perform an arena in Israel.

Boy George: I knew I'd come back to Israel

Ahead of November concert, the British pop sensation says the online pressure to cancel doesn't faze him.

OCTOBER 24, 2017ByAMY SPIRO
Pop legend Boy George and his band are expected to arrive for their Israel concert in November 2017.