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Boy George U.S. tour officially canceled
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Boy George. Photo courtesy of Girlie Action Media & Marketing.
It’s now official. Boy George’s U.S. dates have been canceled, including an Aug. 19 date at Center Stage in Atlanta, because the singer can’t get a U.S. work visa.
After the initial denial of a visa, the singer’s reps appealed, but the State Department isn’t budging.
He was scheduled to appear on the “Today” show and perform for the New York Department of Sanitation workers and families at the organization’s Family Day in August (he did a little court-ordered community service with the department last year).
The details are confidential, but Boy George is facing some legal troubles in the U.K. following a complaint from a 28-year-old man who claims he was falsely imprisoned by the singer. A trial is set for November 2008.
The former Culture Club singer released this statement when the appeal didn’t work out: “I was really hoping that the issue would be resolved and that some kind soul at the U.S. Visa Office would realize that if the police in the U.K. placed no restrictions on my movements, that should have been good enough for them. I am very sorry that I will not see all my American fans this year, but I wish them a happy and healthy Fourth of July. I include the Visa Office in those good wishes and realize they are doing a very difficult job and I just got unlucky.”
All the details are at Boy George’s official site.
Comments
By Tim
July 1, 2008 12:29 PM | Link to this
How tragic.
By Dave in Marietta
July 1, 2008 12:42 PM | Link to this
I didn’t realize that people still want to see him perform.
By Who Cres
July 1, 2008 12:49 PM | Link to this
Geez, the 14 people who wanted tickets will be so disappointed. I thought he was dead.
By Boy George
July 1, 2008 12:56 PM | Link to this
Hey all my fans. I’m sorry I wasn’t able to get my visa and it’s unfortunate the government decided this but don’t let hope slide away. I’ll be back in the US soon. The United States is a great country.
See you all very soon and don’t forget to join my fan club if you haven’t already
By Honky Talkin'
July 1, 2008 4:38 PM | Link to this
Damn…all those closet homosexuals will have to wait for a Wham reunion tour!
By Jimmy
July 1, 2008 5:06 PM | Link to this
hey look at me I’m a closeminded redneck who gets off by insulting homosexuals in the comfort of an anonymous online newspaper forum that very few intellectual people would even bother to read. Boy am I self satisified!
By Jimmy
July 1, 2008 5:06 PM | Link to this
hey look at me I’m a closeminded redneck who gets off by insulting homosexuals in the comfort of an anonymous online newspaper forum that very few intellectual people would even bother to read. Boy am I self satisified!
By art
July 1, 2008 5:39 PM | Link to this
tim, who cres, and dave, you poor souls! Small pp’s, simple minds, and crackers to the core, you “things” never change. Lets hope you hurry up and grow old and di……!!! This is why the south never dies, but will never be more. Your type cannot hide and the world is changin! Be men and put your whole name on the page punks!
By art
July 1, 2008 5:47 PM | Link to this
Boy George, sorry that you got caught up in the George Bush political climate in America. We all know this will change, as well we know we will be supportive to you for all of the creative glory you have given us, and continue to present! Much love and support.
By Tight Twan
July 1, 2008 6:02 PM | Link to this
OMG!!What horrible news. Can I get a refund on my tickets??-I need to buy some more AZT anyways.
By George Johnson
July 1, 2008 6:25 PM | Link to this
Oh jeeze…..
What are you sorry libs gonna blame this stuff on when George Bush is out of office??
What a bunch of losers….
I so SICK of hearing you cry babies!!
By Martin
July 1, 2008 6:59 PM | Link to this
Funny!
By Rob
July 1, 2008 7:17 PM | Link to this
The US is SO narrow minded and bigoted.
By jeanie
July 1, 2008 7:43 PM | Link to this
hey george johnson, when george bush is out of office we will continue to talk about him for years to come you idiot for the damage he has done will be longlasting,legendary,historical, not easily forgotten! get real what rock have you been living under? the young men and women from the us in iraq surely aren’t cry babies!!! EVER BEEN TO WAR GEORGE????
By Bill Clinton
July 1, 2008 8:13 PM | Link to this
Hey Jeanie!! You sound just like my wife. Full of s**. What the heell does his have to do with George Bush you moron. People one day will appreciate what he has done for the US. He had some courage and stood up and said NO MORE…..I can only imagine what little biotch Al Gore would’ve done after 9/11. Please don’t do that anymore. That was bad. Get a life Jeanie….
By Blo Pop
July 1, 2008 8:21 PM | Link to this
Anyone who still has a W THE PRESIDENT 2004 sticker on their car is an idiot.