Boy George Is Now ‘Embarrassed’ By His Feud With Madonna, Admits His ’80s Persona Was ‘A Cartoon Character’

Boy George has spoken out about how he believes there has been “a loss of respect for the artistry of songwriting” in a lot of modern pop, while vowing to take a “kamikaze” approach to his own new material as showcased on an album coming this Friday.

Lily Moayeri Playing the main character in a biopic is a tall order for any actor, but taking on the role of influential musician Boy George in the forthcoming film “Karma Chameleon” seems even more of a challenge considering his multi-faceted life as a cultural icon, fashion trailblazer and the sound of the 1980s.As of this week, the lead has yet to be cast for the film, which is still in pre-production with writer-director Sacha Gervasi (“Hitchcock”); Millennium Films is backing the project.

Talib Kweli and Yasiin Bey, who perform together as Black Star, premiered a new song on The Midnight Miracle, a new podcast the two rappers are hosting with Dave Chappelle.The Midnight Miracle is the newest podcast on subscription service Luminary, debuting yesterday (May 11) with two episodes. The show was recorded during the annual Chappelle Summer Camp in Ohio last year.

Max George has given a positive update on the health of his former The Wanted bandmate Tom Parker, who has been diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumour.The 32 year old took to Monday's Good Morning Britain to discuss his relationship with mental health, when he was asked by hosts Susanna Reid and Alistair Campbell how Tom, also 32, is doing.

George Floyd, and three other ex-officers on civil rights charges.The federal indictment accuses Chauvin, J. Alexander Kueng, Thomas Lane and Tou Thao, the three fired officers who are awaiting trial on state charges of aiding and abetting in Floyd's death, of depriving Floyd of his civil rights under color of law, meaning while acting in their capacity as police officers.

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George Clooney? Well, thanks to his new Omaze fundraiser, you practically can. In a new video from the fundraising company, Clooney is giving one lucky fan and a guest of their choice the chance to spend an evening with him and his wife, Amal, at their home in Lake Como, Italy.

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Burna Boy has spent 2020 promoting his Grammy-winning 2020 album Twice As Tall as well as featuring on new tracks from WizKid and Headie One, but today he's returning with his first solo single of the year, "Kilometre." Given his successes over the past 12 months, it's not too surprising that Burna is in a celebratory mood on his new track, another rich fusion of dancehall, reggae, and Afrobeats that's best experienced blasted at the loudest volume in the largest penthouse suite.

BrewDog has just announced the return of the 'World's Strongest Beer' which clocks in at around the same abv as a cask-strength whisky.The Ellon-based firm have teamed up with German brewer Schorschbräu, to create a new limited run of the beer which has a staggering abv of 57.8%.The previous batch of the exciting brew, which is on sale now from BrewDog's website, sold out in just under 24 hours, so those looking to secure one might have to get in quick.

Boy George's mother threatened to "disown" him if he went on 'Celebrity Big Brother'. The Culture Club star admitted he once considered appearing on the reality show and heading into the famous house, but his mum Dinah O'Dowd quickly shut down any possibility of it actually happening.

Big Brother. But the music icon added he is also often asked to go on Celebrity Bake Off, but says no as it looks "too complicated".

Adam Lambert wraps his arms around boyfriend Oliver Gliese after having dinner with some celeb friends on Wednesday (April 21) in London, England.

Britain’s Prince Louis is growing up so fast! Prince William and Kate Middleton ‘s youngest son turns three on Apr. 23, and in what has become a tradition with all three of their children, his parents have released a new photo a day in advance of Louis’ birthday, which was taken by Kate.