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Boy George and his Culture Club bandmates have agreed to pay £1.75million to their ex-drummer Jon Moss over lost profits.The settlement has meant that a High Court trial opening next week has now been averted. Moss had brought legal action against the band’s lead singer Boy George, guitarist Roy Hay and bassist Michael Craig following his alleged expulsion by their manager in September 2018 after 37 years of playing together.According to an order approved by Mrs Justice Joanna Smith, Moss has agreed to relinquish any right to the Culture Club name and its use, including in connection with concerts and merchandise, in return for the £1.75million [via Metro].The High Court previously heard that the band had settled a dispute over whether there was a “continuing partnership” since the formation of Culture Club.

This week Channel 4 has revisited the life and death of Big Breakfast presenter Paula Yates as part of an eye opening documentary, 23 years after she tragically died from a heroin overdose. The documentary, which focuses on our “extraordinarily compelling” and previously unseen interviews hopes to explore the mystery surrounding Paula’s life and untimely death in 2000.

Boy George 's mother, Dinah, has passed away at the age of 84. Confirming the news, the Culture Club singer's representatives said that he is "devastated" by the loss.They also confirmed that Dinah was surrounded by family, including George, when she passed, and ask for privacy at this time. Boy George's close friend DJ Fat Tony has since paid tribute to Dinah on Instagram, writing: "God bless you you amazing woman Dinah ....my heart goes out to @boygeorgeofficial and the entire O Dowd family what an incredible beautiful strong woman we will miss you x." In April 2020, Dinah was hospitalised for two days at the height of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Babatunde Aleshe has said Matt Hancock is no longer a member of the I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! group chat with his former campmates. Comedian Babatunde, 36, and the former Health Secretary, 44, were contestants on the hit ITV reality show in 2022.

Madonna, Guns N’ Roses, Duran Duran, B-52s, Bruce Springsteen and many, many more.In fact, over 100 more.You wouldn’t believe it but A Flock of Seagulls, Rick Springfield, Slick Rick, Kenny G and Billy Idol are all performing live over the next few months as well.With that being said, it doesn’t matter if singling along to “Like A Virgin,” “Welcome to the Jungle” or “Born In The U.S.A.” sends you back — we’ve got ‘something for everyone.Below, you’ll find a comprehensive list of 107 rock, pop, hard rock, alternative rock, new wave, R&B, hip-hop, jazz, folk, country, punk and Latin concert options to choose from.Plus, if you scroll to the bottom we have the ultimate ’80s-tastic festival.So, if you want to re-live your Gen X glory days or catch your favorite group live for the first time, here’s who you have to see and everything you need to know about each and every tour from opening acts to tour dates to how to get tickets.Now, fire up the time machine (and grab your shoulder pads, leg warmers, and gold lamé leotards while you’re at it) — we’re going back to the ’80s.Runs March 2 through Dec. 10(co-headlining w/ Stevie Nicks on select dates as part of ‘Two Icons, One Night’ Tour)Runs March 10 through Nov. 10(co-headlining w/ Billy Joel on select dates as part of ‘Two Icons, One Night’ Tour)Runs March 10 through Nov. 10Runs April 16 through May 8Featuring Toto on select datesRuns March 1 through May 19Runs March 1 through April 8Runs March 1 through June 24Featuring John MayerRuns May 4 through July 16Runs April 27 through June 30Featuring Loverboy on select datesRuns March 24 through Sept. 30Runs March 30 through Sept. 3Featuring Iggy Pop, The Strokes, St. Vincent, Mars Volta, The Roots and moreRuns March 29 through July

Adam Lambert has often thought about what Freddie Mercury might think. “I often wonder, ‘Is Freddie’s spirit aware that we’re still celebrating him and singing his music? Would Freddie like the way I sing?’ And I hope, with all my heart, that he would approve of everything that we’ve been doing with these songs,” Lambert, 41, told The Post. “For me, a ghost is the memory of somebody that’s existing collectively in a group of people.

Adam Lambert has been proudly gay since bursting on the scene as a contestant on the eighth season of “Amercian Idol”.

Boy George has taken a cheeky swipe at Lorraine Kelly after finding a clip of her discussing his rumoured 'tantrum' on I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! 2022.

Loose Women favourite Charlene White is allegedly joining the 2022 I'm A Celebrity line-up.The news was revealed on Friday 7 October, with the 42 year old being labelled as a "great" addition to the jungle. An ITV source said to The Sun: “Charlene is a great signing for the show.

Boy George will be donning his khakis and heading into the Aussie jungle for this year's series of I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!, according to reports. The Karma Chameleon singer, 61, shot to fame in the Eighties with Culture Club and later spent a significant amount of time Down Under, living in Sydney. ITV executives are said to be thrilled by this year's A-list signing and hope the singer will be TV gold in the jungle.

Joyfully Together: A Community-Powered Singing Celebration will feature a number of regional choirs — including the Gay Men’s Chorus and GenOUT Youth Chorus, the Alexandria Harmonizers, and the WPA Women, Men, and Children of the Gospel Choir — performing separately before coming together as a powerful unifying vocal force from a crowded stage plus sing-along moments also enlisting the 7,000-member audience, all led by the Washington Chorus’s Eugene Rogers (9/18).But there’s a full schedule of shows before that capstone. The pre-Labor Day lineup includes an annual appearance by Mary Chapin Carpenter, returning to what she considers her hometown venue (Carpenter last played the venue in 2020, solo, guitar in hand, Filene Center empty, where she recorded the brilliant and mesmerizing One Night Lonely).

DJ Fat Tony has been tipped to get guests partying at the wedding of Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz.The international DJ (real name Tony Marnach) made us laugh in lockdown with his hilarious Insta memes and he’s sure to get celebrities on that dancefloor after Brooklyn says ‘I do’. After all, he provided the tunes for the groom's 21st birthday in 2020. The DJ told FUBAR Radio that he loved the Beckham clan and, he quipped about the nuptials: "If I'm not there's going to be bloody trouble, let's just say that!" But his drug taking past is a far darker tale, and he’s deadly serious about helping others get clean.

Eurovision Song Contest for Ukraine in 2016, appeared at the benefit ‘Concert For Ukraine’ this evening (March 29).Announced earlier this month, the two-hour benefit show is raising money for the Disasters Emergency Committee‘s (DEC) Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal and is being held at Resorts World Arena, Birmingham.Jamala, who was forced to flee her home in the Ukraine two weeks ago, delivered an emotive performance of her Eurovision winning song ‘1944’ holding a Ukrainian flag throughout.At the end, Jamala held the flag high and delivered a message of support to her home country.Viewers were reacting on social media to the performance throughout. One viewer said: “I have no idea how she is physically able to get through that song without falling apart” while another added: “Jamala, singing the pain of a nation.”Boy George tweeted: “Wow! In tears”.You can see some of the reaction to the performance here:I have no idea how she is physically able to get through that song without falling apart.

Boy George has spoken about the importance of music in his life and how it’s helped him get through some difficult times.The Culture Club singer is one of several celebrities who have donated prizes to Chris Evans’ charity auction for Ukraine. Other big names who have offered up prizes include Rod Stewart, Coldplay and Jared Leto.For Boy George’s prize, he is auctioning off all the rights to a song he has written about Ukraine following his visit to the country eight years ago.Speaking to Evans on his ‘Chris Evans Breakfast Show with Sky’, the singer said: “I went there about eight years ago, I Dj’d there, and I had the most amazing night and I remember thinking, this is such a beautiful place, I must come back.”He continued: “I suppose the spirit of this song is saying Ukraine is a beautiful country and hopefully it will be a beautiful country again, you know, and I watched this young kid the other day on Instagram saying, ‘Don’t be sad about all of that’.

Boy George has announced the launch of an NFT collection titled CryptoQueenz, which has been created to mark the release of seven new songs.As reported by Rolling Stone, the musician will be unveiling 9,999 unique non-fungible tokens (NFTs) on the CryptoQueenz site and OpenSea from March 1. Each NFT will include the face of the famous Boy George artwork ‘Scarman’, combined with his renowned hat collection.Sales from each of the NFTs will also support the LGBTQ+ community, with two per cent of the proceeds going to the Elton John Aids Foundation and Shelter.

Legendary singer Meat Loaf died after becoming seriously ill with Covid-19, it has been reported.The musician – whose real name was Michael Lee Aday – was 74 years old at the time of his death, which was announced in a statement posted on his official Facebook page on Friday. “Our hearts are broken to announce that the incomparable Meat Loaf passed away tonight surrounded by his wife Deborah, daughters Pearl and Amanda and close friends,” it read. “We know how much he meant to so many of you and we truly appreciate all of the love and support as we move through this time of grief.

Like the chameleon in his iconic ‘80s hit, Boy George has changed style many times during his decades-long career. Unlike a chameleon, he has never blended into the background, but rather stood out in splendid relief.

Phillip Schofield and his estranged wife Stephanie Lowe held hands on a rare night out to celebrate their good friend Kelly Hoppen’s CBE.The couple are not often photographed together, but have remained close despite Phillip's decision to come out as gay in February 2020.

Phillip Schofield’s view of Adele was blocked by Boy George’s hat during the filming of her Audience With ITV special to the irritation of fans. The presenter, 59, had been delegated a seat behind the Culture Club singer, 60, – who is known for wearing giant hats – and spent the evening leant to the side to catch a glimpse of Adele, 333, during her long-awaited show.

Adele had to restart Easy On Me during her Audience With concert after telling the audience how nervous she was to perform.Taking to the stage in front of a wall of A-listers, Adele began to sing her newest album’s debut track before abruptly stopping.

Adele celebrated her brand new album with her nearest and dearest as she invited celebrity pals to the recording of her TV special. The 33 year old chart-topper made sure her star-studded guest-list were all well-hydrated as she treated them to an open bar at the London Palladium last night.

Boy George has shared a new single, ‘The Best Thing Since Sliced Bread’.The track was released alongside a film clip co-staring Boy George and Samantha Renke, the latter of whom also served as its director.Take a look at the video below.In a press statement, Boy George noted that his collaboration with Renke has been a long time coming.“As soon I finished this song I had only one person in mind to be in the video,” he said.

Boy George has opened up about his hopes for his forthcoming biopic, Karma Chameleon.The musician spoke to NME at the BRIT Awards earlier this week, saying he wants the film to be “very heartfelt and honest.”Discussing the distance he felt from the film and the character who will be in the biopic, the artist said: “I don’t really have a fixed idea about who that person is anyway, because I’m not that person anymore.

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.

who died Tuesday.The pop star, 62, shared a photo of the two together on Twitter, writing: “It breaks my heart to know you are gone. You were always such a kind sweet human and you suffered too much.

Iconic eighties male model and singer Nick Kamen has died age 59, just six years after his brother Barry passed away of a heart attack at 52. Famed for his iconic Levis laundrette advert, Nick first found fame when he graced the front cover of style magazine The Face in a ski hat, lipstick and aviator shades.

Madonna, is reported to have passed away yesterday (May 4) at his home in west London following a long illness.Paying tribute on Instagram today (May 5), Boy George described Kamen (real name Ivor Neville Kamen) as “the most beautiful and sweetest man” while sharing an image of the pair together. Elsewhere, Susie Cave posted a photograph of her “sweet friend”.Duran Duran bassist John Taylor wrote: “So so sad to hear of the passing of Nick Kamen.