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Boy George speaks out against critics who condemned his pro-Israel stance

The 70th Eurovision Song Contest will be held in Vienna, with over 1,000 musicians calling for a boycott of the event in protest of Israel’s participation.

|ByHANNAH BROWN
Boy George, who will represent San Marino at the Eurovision song contest performs during the London Eurovision Party 2026 at Outernet London on April 19, 2026 in London, England.
Noam Bettan, Israel's representative for the Eurovision Song Contest 2026, poses in this undated handout photo.

After five countries quit Eurovision over Israel, over 1,000 entertainment figures push back

Over 1,000 entertainment industry leaders sign letter backing Israel’s inclusion in Eurovision, rejecting boycott efforts and emphasizing music’s unifying power.

|ByHANNAH BROWN
Boy George deejays at the grand Opening of the new Planet Hollywood NYC at Planet Hollywood New York City on March 11, 2025 in New York City.

A man with conviction: Boy George posts support for Israel on X

Boy George recently defended Lady Gaga after a clip of her surfaced where she proclaimed her love for Israel during a concert there.

|ByHANNAH BROWN
Boy George and the Culture Club perform an arena in Israel.

Boy George and the Culture Club play a nostalgic intimate show

Boy George defended himself against attacks on Twitter for his scheduled performance by supporters of the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement.

|BySARAH LEVI

Boy George: I knew I'd come back to Israel

Ahead of November concert, the British pop sensation says the online pressure to cancel doesn't faze him.

OCTOBER 24, 2017ByAMY SPIRO
Pop legend Boy George and his band are expected to arrive for their Israel concert in November 2017.