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Boy George withdraws from musical after pro-Israel song backlash

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British singer Boy George has withdrawn from a West End production of "Jesus Christ Superstar" following public criticism. The decision came after he released a song titled "We Will Dance Again," which expressed support for Israel and contained controversial lyrics regarding the conflict in Gaza. His manager confirmed his withdrawal from the London Palladium performance. AI

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Boy George withdraws from musical after pro-Israel song backlash

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Agence France-Presse ·

    UK singer Boy George pulls out of London musical after pro-Israel song backlash

    British singer Boy George has pulled out of a West End production of the musical Jesus Christ Superstar after facing a backlash for releasing a pro-Israel song, We Will Dance Again. The 65-year-old musician “will no longer be appearing in Jesus Christ Superstar at the London Pall…

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