Boy George parts ways with "gutless" record label manager who refused to release pro-Israel song
Boy George has parted ways with his record label manager, Tony Pontius, following a disagreement over the release of a pro-Israel song titled 'We Will Dance Again'. The singer stated he is losing people in his life due to his public stance on the conflict.
Why it matters
The incident illustrates the ongoing tension and polarization within the entertainment industry regarding the Israel-Gaza conflict.
Tony Pontius reportedly told him he wanted "nothing to do with" the controversial 'We Will Dance Again'
Boy George has parted ways with his record label manager after he refused to release the singer’s pro-Israel song ‘We Will Dance Again’.
The Culture Club frontman shared the controversial pop reggae track on social media last week (July 26) , but it has yet to appear on traditional streaming platforms.
Its opening line, “ You say genocide, I say war “, rejects descriptions of Israel’s military campaign in Gaza as genocide, and the song goes on to criticise musicians who have publicly shown support for the people of Palestine.
In the days since, George has withdrawn from an upcoming run as King Herod in Jesus Christ Superstar at the London Palladium , and has issued a statement defending the song against criticism , insisting he comes “from a place of peace”.
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