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Scottish Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Boy George slams massive pop star for refusing to pose for fan selfies as he prepares to make UK comeback
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) BOY GEORGE has hit out at stars such as Chappell Roan, who refuse to have selfies with fans. The Culture Club singer, whose Netflix documentary about the band will premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival in New York next month, said: 'I see a lot of famous people online behaving awkwardly. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 6 The Culture Club singer Boy George says he would never refuse a photo with a fan Credit: Getty 6 He hit out at stars such as Chappell Roan who refuse to have selfies with fans Credit: Getty 'I was watching this thing the other day with Chappell saying she won't have photos with fans. 'I went through periods like that but now I never, ever say no to a photograph unless I am on the toilet. 'I say, 'What is the point of doing this unless you absolutely love it?' I don't mind if people come and say hi to me. 'But I am lucky because I have this Batman thing, I can put on a hat with a sweatshirt and get on the bus. Madonna and Elton John can't do that.' Speaking on the Saturday Series podcast in US, George also opened up about the new Culture Club film and said it sheds light on his decision to not take part in the Live Aid concerts. 'The new documentary goes on about Live Aid and it makes it sound like it was the only thing that ever happened. 'Some acts seem so destroyed that they did not do Live Aid. "I had no idea why they were obsessed. "I knew it was the worst idea for me to appear on Live Aid. 'I did them a favour as I knew I was not well. I did not have any regrets not doing it.' Boy George sparks surprise feud with huge Hollywood actress in shock video BEY'S GOT GOOD JEANS 6 Beyonce dazzles in a denim leotard and chaps at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey Credit: Instagram/beyonce 6 The Texas Hold 'Em singer has been wowing the crowds Credit: Instagram/beyonce BEYONCE is keeping her stylist busy on the Cowboy Carter Tour by showing off another personally designed look. She strutted her stuff in a denim leotard and chaps at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey at the weekend, where she has been wowing the crowds. The Texas Hold 'Em singer will play her last show there tomorrow before bringing the tour to London's Tottenham Hotspur Stadium for six nights from next Thursday. She is regularly joined on stage by her daughters Blue Ivy and Rumi, and they are expected to continue that over in Blighty. Hopefully they'll all leave as Spurs fans, just like me. TOP GUN READY TO FLY AGAIN 6 A third instalment of Tom Cruise's Top Gun is in the works FANS had to wait 36 years for a Top Gun sequel, but a third film is poised to take flight sooner than expected. Filmmaker Christopher McQuarrie, who has worked on every Tom Cruise film since 2015's Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation, and was one of the writers of Top Gun: Maverick has revealed plans for the next instalment, teasing: 'It's in the bag.' On the Happy Sad Confused podcast, he said: 'I already know what it is. I thought it would be harder, and that's a good place to go from as you walk into the room going, 'Come on, what are we going to do?'' The 2022 flick Top Gun: Maverick made $1.5billion at the box office, so I can see why they're keen to get another one on screens. CHRISTINE 'CAST ON DATING 6 Christine McGuinness has launched a podcast with her pal, best-selling author Sophie Gravia CHRISTINE McGUINNESS is adding another string to her bow and has launched a podcast with her pal, best-selling author Sophie Gravia. The pair have called the venture Situationships, and promise to spill all on 'life, love and best pal boundaries' in the new series for BBC Sounds. Christine said: 'I am so excited to be hosting this podcast with Sophie. 'It'll be real, raw and, most importantly, judgment-free. We'll be chatting all things love, relationships, and everything in between.' Sophie added: 'Just like a girls' night in, no topic is off limits, and we will be diving headfirst into the comedy, chaos and sometimes downright cringe of dating. 'I cannot wait to chat through our own outrageous stories and the listeners' dating dilemmas.' The series launches on June 19 on BBC Sounds. I can't wait to tune in. BRYAN ADAMS is joining the line-up of shows at Warwick Castle Live and will play a huge concert there on August 28. The Everything I Do (I Do It For You) singer joins Texas and Pet Shop Boys on the bill for the three-day event, with tickets on sale from 10am on Friday. Bryan will release his 17th studio album, Roll With The Punches, the following day.
The Sun
3 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
Boy George slams massive pop star for refusing to pose for fan selfies as he prepares to make UK comeback
BOY GEORGE has hit out at stars such as Chappell Roan, who refuse to have selfies with fans. The Culture Club singer, whose Netflix documentary about the band will premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival in New York next month, said: 'I see a lot of famous people online behaving awkwardly. 6 6 'I was watching this thing the other day with Chappell saying she won't have photos with fans. 'I went through periods like that but now I never, ever say no to a photograph unless I am on the toilet. 'I say, 'What is the point of doing this unless you absolutely love it?' I don't mind if people come and say hi to me. 'But I am lucky because I have this Batman thing, I can put on a hat with a sweatshirt and get on the bus. Madonna and Elton John can't do that.' Speaking on the Saturday Series podcast in US, George also opened up about the new Culture Club film and said it sheds light on his decision to not take part in the Live Aid concerts. 'The new documentary goes on about Live Aid and it makes it sound like it was the only thing that ever happened. 'Some acts seem so destroyed that they did not do Live Aid. "I had no idea why they were obsessed. "I knew it was the worst idea for me to appear on Live Aid. 'I did them a favour as I knew I was not well. I did not have any regrets not doing it.' Boy George sparks surprise feud with huge Hollywood actress in shock video BEY'S GOT GOOD JEANS 6 6 BEYONCE is keeping her stylist busy on the Cowboy Carter Tour by showing off another personally designed look. She strutted her stuff in a denim leotard and chaps at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey at the weekend, where she has been wowing the crowds. The Texas Hold 'Em singer will play her last show there tomorrow before bringing the tour to London's Tottenham Hotspur Stadium for six nights from next Thursday. She is regularly joined on stage by her daughters Blue Ivy and Rumi, and they are expected to continue that over in Blighty. Hopefully they'll all leave as Spurs fans, just like me. TOP GUN READY TO FLY AGAIN 6 FANS had to wait 36 years for a Top Gun sequel, but a third film is poised to take flight sooner than expected. Filmmaker Christopher McQuarrie, who has worked on every Tom Cruise film since 2015's Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation, and was one of the writers of Top Gun: Maverick has revealed plans for the next instalment, teasing: 'It's in the bag.' On the Happy Sad Confused podcast, he said: 'I already know what it is. I thought it would be harder, and that's a good place to go from as you walk into the room going, 'Come on, what are we going to do?'' The 2022 flick Top Gun: Maverick made $1.5billion at the box office, so I can see why they're keen to get another one on screens. CHRISTINE 'CAST ON DATING 6 CHRISTINE McGUINNESS is adding another string to her bow and has launched a podcast with her pal, best-selling author Sophie Gravia. The pair have called the venture Situationships, and promise to spill all on 'life, love and best pal boundaries' in the new series for BBC Sounds. Christine said: 'I am so excited to be hosting this podcast with Sophie. 'It'll be real, raw and, most importantly, judgment-free. We'll be chatting all things love, relationships, and everything in between.' Sophie added: 'Just like a girls' night in, no topic is off limits, and we will be diving headfirst into the comedy, chaos and sometimes downright cringe of dating. 'I cannot wait to chat through our own outrageous stories and the listeners' dating dilemmas.' The series launches on June 19 on BBC Sounds. I can't wait to tune in. BRYAN ADAMS is joining the line-up of shows at Warwick Castle Live and will play a huge concert there on August 28. The Everything I Do (I Do It For You) singer joins Texas and Pet Shop Boys on the bill for the three-day event, with tickets on sale from 10am on Friday. Bryan will release his 17th studio album, Roll With The Punches, the following day.
ABC News
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- ABC News
David Dowsett
David Dowsett presents the Breakfast program on ABC Wide Bay. David describes himself as a "Nomadic Englishman". Now settled in Australia with his family, David has presented Breakfast, Drive and Sport shows in England, Denmark and Spain, interviewing an array of stars along the way; from Boy George to Sir David Attenborough! David has been a part of the ABC Wide Bay team since 2004, previously presenting the morning show, then switching to breakfast in 2016. "The Wide Bay Burnett is a beautiful part of the planet," David said. "My program looks to celebrate those wonders while at the same time highlighting the important issues to the area." When he's not on the air you may well find David on court swinging a tennis racquet. Before discovering microphones he played the satellite tennis circuit in Europe. When it became apparent that the guy on the other side of the net was hitting the ball inside the lines more than he was and that the umpire would not change his call (no matter how much he politely enquired!), David became LTA-qualified and coached tennis instead. As well as tennis, David enjoys horse riding and cycling.
Newsweek
27-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
JK Rowling Hits Back in Trans Clash With Boy George: 'I Do Not Hate Men'
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Author J.K. Rowling, best known for the Harry Potter series, responded to singer Boy George on Saturday after he accused her of hating men amid a spat over transgender issues, writing on social media, "I do not hate men." Newsweek has reached out to Rowling and Boy George's publicity team for comment via email on Sunday afternoon. Why It Matters Rowling has been outspoken on transgender identity and rights over the past few years, attracting criticism and support for her position. The British-born writer has publicly supported women who question the legitimacy of trans women's gender identities and has dedicated much of her feed on X, formerly Twitter, to speaking out on the issue. Celebrities have condemned some of her statements, with some social media users labeling her views "disgusting" as activists have branded her a "TERF"—a trans-exclusionary radical feminist. Conversely, she has also received an outpouring of support for her stance, with "#IStandWithJKRowling" trending intermittently on social media whenever the debate resurfaces. What To Know English singer Boy George responded on X on April 26 to a user replying to a post from a fan account for actor Pedro Pascal. The fan post stated that Pascal "doesn't hate women" and "trans women are women." Last week, Pascal arrived at the Thunderbolts premiere in a "Protect the Dolls" shirt, which is part of a campaign in support of trans women. Pascal's sister, Lux, publicly came out as trans in 2021. Dennis Noel Kavanagh, a director at Gay Men's Network who is followed by Rowling, wrote: "Well, if you have to deny it Pedro." Boy George then shared the X post, writing: "Stop this nonsense that if you don't agree with @jk_rowling you hate women. She hates men. This is where this truth lies. She cannot differentiate between a 'trans' woman and a biological male. Which is weird with her imagination?" Boy George's comments come two weeks after the United Kingdom's Supreme Court ruled that the definition of a woman is biological sex. The landmark ruling means that a transgender person with a certificate that recognizes them as female should not be considered a woman for equality purposes. Rowling celebrated the ruling, saying the decision has "protected the rights of women and girls" across the country. In response to Boy George's comments that she hates men, the author wrote on X, "I'm married to a man, George. I do not hate men." She added: "I simply live in reality where men - however they identify - commit 98% of sexual assaults, and 88% of victims are female. Trans-identified men are no less likely than other kinds of men to pose a risk to women or girls." Newsweek cannot find data to verify that statement. 🙄I'm married to a man, George. I do not hate men. I simply live in reality where men - however they identify - commit 98% of sexual assaults, and 88% of victims are female. Trans-identified men are no less likely than other kinds of men to pose a risk to women or girls. — J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) April 27, 2025 A 2023 University of California Los Angeles Law School study found that "transgender people are over four times more likely than cisgender people to experience violent victimization, including rape, sexual assault, and aggravated or simple assault." Senator Mike Lee, a Utah Republican and close ally of President Donald Trump, backed Rowling, sharing her post and writing on X: "Ignore realities of criminal behavior at your own peril." On his first day back in office in January, Trump signed an executive order recognizing only two genders, biologically male and biologically female. His administration and allies have hailed the move, along with subsequent actions such as banning transgender athletes from women's sports that receive federal funding, as efforts to defend women's rights. Author J.K. Rowling is seen in London on March 29, 2022. Boy George is seen on April 14 in New York. Author J.K. Rowling is seen in London on March 29, 2022. Boy George is seen on April 14 in New York. Photo by CJ Rivera/Invision/AP/Ian West/PA Wire What People Are Saying J.K. Rowling celebrated the U.K. Supreme Court decision, posting on X earlier this month: "It took three extraordinary, tenacious Scottish women with an army behind them to get this case heard by the Supreme Court and, in winning, they've protected the rights of women and girls across the UK." For Women Scotland, who brought the U.K. Supreme Court case, replied to Boy George's X post on Saturday, writing: "She really doesn't hate men, love. Women can say "no" to men without hating all of the sex class. I realise this is tough conceptually for some of the bros." What Happens Next? In terms of the Supreme Court ruling, the British and Scottish governments have welcomed the clarity provided by the Court and said they will work to implement the ruling.
Yahoo
27-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Boy George says he became ‘gay version of his father' in candid Lulu interview
Boy George has opened up about how his parents' behaviour impacted him growing up, admitting that he feels he has become the 'gay version' of his father. The Culture Club star, 63, spoke to singer Lulu on the latest episode of her Turning Points podcast, explaining: 'I did everything I could not to be like my day, but [it] turned out that I was the most like him of anyone – the gay version of my dad.' Born George Alan O'Dowd, the singer was raised in a working-class Irish Catholic family in Eltham, the second of five children born to builder Jerry O'Dowd and Dinah O'Dowd. He has spoken previously about his difficult childhood and the tensions within the household, as his father would be physically and mentally abusive to his mother. In 2007, he wrote the foreword for his mother's memoir, Cry Salty Tears, in which she documented the abuse she had suffered at the hands of her husband. 'I went out of my way not to be like my dad, but turned out that I was the most like him of anyone… the gay version,' he joked to Lulu. 'But I guess I soaked it up because you can't not… you get silenced a lot, which is I think is why we go out and seek so much attention.' He said his dad could also be 'very complimentary' but it was 'always on his terms', whereas his mum was 'a bit more encouraging in terms of being who I wanted to be'. 'I think because my dad stopped her from being who she wanted to be,' he said. 'If my mum put on a nice dress, she was having an affair… 'There was this funny moment I talk about in my book where my dad booked my mum driving lessons, but because she put her best coat on, he chased the driving instructor down the street, which is funny in hindsight, but at the time it wasn't funny at all.' Boy George recently opened up about his childhood in an interview with The Independent, commenting: 'My father beat my mother so badly, and these were girls that could stand up for themselves. Any woman that didn't take s*** was a goddess to me. 'And whether it was Joan Collins or some woman on TV putting out a cigarette in a plate of prawns, I wanted my mum to be that woman; to say, 'I'm leaving.' Of course, there was no escape.' The sense that his mother was trapped fed into his love of drag, he said 'She wasn't allowed to be glamorous, but she was beautiful and stylish and unfortunately, my dad knocked it out of her. When I was a kid, I'd go mental with excitement if my mum was dressed up.'
