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Days after the release of Boy George‘s controversial pro Israel song, “We Will Dance Again,” the singer has withdrawn from the Jesus Christ Superstar revival on London’s West End. The singer’s manager Paul Kemsley announced the news on social media Thursday. “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,” Kemsley wrote, adding that the decision was “made with the utmost respect for the producers, the creative team and the entire company.” For fans that were hopeful to see George perform, the…
Boy George has withdrawn from a production of Jesus Christ Superstar at the London Palladium, days before he was due to make his first appearance. The Culture Club frontman had been scheduled to play King Herod from August 3 to 15 as part of a rotating cast in the role. Richard Armitage, who is currently playing Herod, is reportedly set to cover George’s dates. George’s manager Paul Kemsley announced his departure on social media today (July 30), writing: “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…
A new lawsuit claims Netflix did not safeguard an as-yet-unreleased Nicolas Cage WWII movie, which allegedly was just sitting around on a hard drive until somebody stole it. That may read like a Hollywood elevator pitch for a movie that would likely star Cage, but it’s the gist of a very real 16-page complaint filed with a federal trial court in California. A British company called Op-Fortitude, which is run by a Swiss citizen named Simon Afram, claims to have spent more than $45 million making the movie, titled Fortitude, which it has been shopping around. The movie, which the…
Elon Musk, the great disruptor of our time, the enigmatic, egomaniacal ultra-billionaire whose bold claims and brash decisions have come to define a modern era, is boringly predictable. For close to a decade, when push comes to shove, he’s just another Republican. Axios has reported that despite a widely publicized spat with Donald Trump last year, Musk is reviving his America PAC and pledging to throw millions of dollars at Republican candidates during the 2026 midterms. In the 2024 election cycle, Musk’s America PAC spent more than $260 million across the presidential and other down-ballot elections. It’s unclear how much…
Two teens, wearing shirts with XX and XY chromosomes on them, were backing the Fever guard’s stance on banning transgender athletes from women’s sports Seattle Storm co-owner Celeste Keaton has been officially suspended and fined by the WNBA, following her interaction with two teenage fans who were supporting Sophie Cunningham — particularly the Fever guard’s stance on banning transgender athletes from women’s sports. According to The Athletic, Keaton approached two teens prior to Tuesday night’s game against the Indiana Fever, who beat the Seattle Storm that evening. The fans — who were both wearing shirts with XX and XY chromosomes on…
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. When it comes to Christmas, some things that arrive in plastic are a little controversial… like, say, a fake evergreen tree. Others, though, are a special annual tradition that serious collectors and kids alike look forward to every year — the Holiday Barbie. Mattel Creations recently unveiled the 2026 Holiday Barbie, and fans have a lot of reasons to celebrate. Not only is she still fully in stock on Amazon, but there are multiple different versions to choose…
Ariana Grande has said that her upcoming album ‘Petal’ was written from a place of “unfiltered rage”. The singer is preparing to release her eighth studio album tomorrow (July 31) via Republic Records, featuring the lead single ‘Hate That I Made You Love Me’. Pre-order the album here. The pop star discussed the creation of the record in a preview of a new Apple Music interview, filmed on the bedroom set used during her ongoing ‘Eternal Sunshine’ tour. Asked which of the album’s 12 songs she was most excited for fans to hear, Grande said she was unable to choose one. “I’m equally excited…
Scott directs and stars in the new visual with James Blake and Ludwig Goransson following the release of the film’s closing song Amid the buzz surrounding The Odyssey, Travis Scott has released the visuals for “When I’m Home,” the film’s end-credit track. Created in collaboration with James Blake and Ludwig Goransson, the song was released on July 17, and now the accompanying music video has arrived. Earlier this month on The Tonight Show, Scott revealed that he stepped behind the camera for the project. “I actually directed the video, which I’m so proud of,” he shared. This isn’t Scott’s first…
Sam Smith has announced their engagement to fashion designer Christian Cowan, whose relationship with the singer inspired the upcoming album ‘Hazel Eyes’. Smith confirmed that Cowan is now their fiancé in a new interview with The New York Times, after the couple had been together for around three years. Their relationship influenced much of Smith’s forthcoming fifth studio album ‘Hazel Eyes’, which takes its title from Cowan’s eye colour. Opening track ‘Everlasting Love’ was initially written on the evening before the pair’s first date, with Smith later completing the song as their relationship developed. Smith describes it as the first song they have written…
When police entered 1122 King Road on Nov. 13, 2022, first responders told officers that the students who lived there had called emergency services, reporting at least one occupant had passed out. But as they entered one of the bedrooms, the scene inside told an entire different story. “Fuck,” said one unnamed officer. “We’re gonna need everybody.” The community of Moscow, Idaho was rocked when police discovered the bodies of four University of Idaho students. Kaylee Goncalves, 21, Madison Mogen, 21, Xana Kernodle, 20, and Ethan Chapin, 20, were all found stabbed to death in a seemingly random act of…
