Boy George exits Jesus Christ Superstar production after releasing pro-Israel reggae song

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Set us as preferred The manager for British singer Boy George has pulled him from the West End revival of “Jesus Christ Superstar” days after the singer released a pro-Israel reggae song online.Last weekend, the pop star posted on X a reggae song that includes the lyrics, “You say genocide, I say war / When you’re attacked that’s what the army’s for” and “Musicians holding flags, mouthing like sheep / Propaganda fuelled by the Internet feels so weak.” The post was met with swift blowback.

On Thursday, the artist’s manager announced on Instagram that he was pulling Boy George from the West End revival, suggesting the pro-Isreal song might take “the focus” away from the production.He had been slated to play King Herod in a London Palladium production from Aug.

3-15.“After careful consideration, I have decided, in my capacity as Boy George’s manager, that he will no longer be appearing in Jesus Christ Superstar at the London Palladium,” wrote Paul Kemsley.

“The decision has been made with the utmost respect for the producers, the creative team and the entire company.We are grateful for the professionalism and understanding they have shown throughout and sincerely wish everyone involved every success with the production.” Awards Hannah Einbinder did not shy away from politics in her acceptance speech for supporting actress in a comedy at the Emmys on Sunday night.

On Friday, the singer posted on X that he was receiving calls with the advice to “pipe down,” but he said, “It’s not an option.” Since the October 2023 attack on Israel by Hamas and the military response by Israeli forces, several celebrities have spoken out on the bloodshed in Gaza, including musicians Billie Eilish and her brother, Finneas, and the Weekend along with actors Pedro Pascal, Susan Sarandon and Mark Ruffal...