Boy George parts ways with “gutless” record label manager who refused to release pro-Israel song
Tony Pontius reportedly told him he wanted "nothing to do with" the controversial 'We Will Dance Again'
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Boy George responds to “genocide denier” criticism after pro-Israel song ‘We Will Dance Again’: “I come from a place of peace”
"The suggestion that I feel no compassion for Palestinians is both untrue and absurd"
Boy George pulls out of ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ at London Palladium days before first show
His manager said George has “never been afraid to stand by his personal convictions”, adding that stepping aside was in the singer’s “best interests”
Boy George shares pro-Israel song ‘We Will Dance Again’
The Culture Club singer uses the song to address the October 7 attacks and criticise musicians who have shown support for Palestine
Spotify reports growing surge of non-English pop music on global chart
Bad Bunny, BLACKPINK, Huntr/x, Rosalía and more have all helped turn the tide
Leigh-Anne on going independent and her debut solo album: “You’re not going to tell me the kind of artist I should be. I know who I am”
For the latest NME In Conversation, we talked to Leigh-Anne about her journey to her debut solo album 'My Ego Told Me To', how reggae and her Jamaican and Barbadian heritage are foundational to the record, and the legacy of Little Mix
Sly Dunbar, one half of Sly & Robbie, dies aged 73
The drummer defined an era of reggae music as a player and producer, and worked with Grace Jones, Peter Tosh, Bob Dylan, The Rolling Stones and countless others
Tributes paid after death of reggae and soul legend Jimmy Cliff: “A true legend of the genre”
He was recognised for hit tracks including ‘You Can Get It If You Really Want’ and ‘Many Rivers To Cross’, as well as his role in the 1972 film ‘The Harder They Come’
Sault, Cleo Sol and Chronixx live at All Points East 2025: a dizzying, confusing marathon
August 15, Victoria Park, London: For five hours, Sault's mysterious collective take over east London with theatrical interludes and cameo appearances from Sol, Chronixx and Yasiin Bey
Skindred announce ‘The Detour” tour “venturing outside of just the major UK cities”
“There are so many amazing towns with fantastic venues that get forgotten and need to be supported”
Reggae legend Max Romeo dies aged 80
The singer is best remembered for his hits 'War Ina Babylon' and 'Chase The Devil'
Glastonbury announces full 2025 line-up for West Holts stage
Maribou State, Doechii and Overmono will headline, with the likes of The Brian Jonestown Massacre, Kneecap and Denzel Curry set to make appearances