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VOTE FOR GEORGE!!!
The voting has started in the years DJ Magazine Top 100 DJs awards.
Please vote for George by going to
www.top100djs.net
The Top 100 DJs poll is the most important poll in dance music. Forget poor imitations, this is THE only poll that matters to DJs and promoters worldwide because it's voted solely by YOU!
Whilst your there you may want to also give a vote for George's support DJ MARC VEDO who is also entered into the top 100. :)
Voting ends 23rd Sept.
GEORGE & MARK RONSON COLLABORATION
George has collaborated with Mark Ronson's for Mark's new album to be released later this year. The album will be called 'Record Collection' by Mark Ronson and The Business Intl.
The song, called 'Somebody To Love Me', is said to be the best track on the album by Ronson himself when he launched the album at The Ivy, London, on Thurs 29 April.
'Record Collection' is due out 27 Sept 2010
>PRE-ORDER THE ALBUM HERE!<
Press:
BBC News | 09.07.10
The Sun | 26.02.10
The Sun | 01.05.10
The Guardian | 30.05.10
Updated: 07/06/2010 18:42
News added: 04/05/2010 01:34
UPDATED NEWS ON
GEORGE'S NEW ALBUM
Okay, the lastest news is that the 'Extraordinary Alien' will now be called 'Ordinary Alien' instead. George changed the title a fews weeks ago.
Release details have changed too.
The album will be released by Decode, and no fixed date has been announced, although a spokesperson for Decode has said that they anticipate and late Oct release within the UK, other territories may vary.
It will still consist of 16 tracks with mixes of songs such as Turn 2 Dust, Yes We Can, Brand New, Go Your Own Way, Time Machine, Seconds, Sanitised, Kill The A&R, Look Pon U and much more!
New artwork is being prepared and we will feature it here asap.
GREATEST SONG
OF THE 80'S
Culture Club scored a double whammy in the MTV Greatest Song Of The 80's competition!
Both of the Culture Club songs that were entered into the competition came out tops, proving yet again that George and Culture Club really were the voice of the 80's.
Here is the top 10, as voted by MTV viewers, Absolute 80's Radio listeners, and YOU the 100% Boy visitors!
1. Do You Really Want To Hurt Me? LISTEN NOW
2. Karma Chameleon LISTEN NOW
3. Need You Tonight - Inxs
4. Take On Me - A-Ha
5. Thriller - Michael Jackson
6. Billy Jean - Michael Jackson
7. Vienna - Ultravox
8. Living On A Prayer - Bon Jovi
9. Prince Chnarming - Adan and the Ants
10. Like A Virgin - Madonna
Thank you very much to those that voted!
GREATEST HITS
REPACKAGED
Virgin Catalogue are releasing a re-packaged edition of Culture Club's Greatest Hits with include the CD plus the DVD in one 2 disc set.
The disc content is the same as when the CD and DVD were released seperately in 2004/2005.
So for all you Culture Club completists, or anyone that did'nt buy these fabulous discs when they were first released you can
>PRE-ORDER NOW<
Release date: 23 Aug 2010
TAKE US TO THE DISCO
BYLLI CRAYONE ft. BOY GEORGE
George has lent his voice to the latest single by Bylli Crayone.
The CD single will be out on 14 Sept from www.amazon.com and on digital download from Itunes and other digital music stores.
The song will also feature on Bylli's upcoming album 'Presto: Element Of Surprise' available this winter. Other guest artists on the album include Samantha Fox, Nu Shooz, Lisa Lisa, and Salt N Pepa's Spinderella.
Go to www.byllicrayone.com to find out more about Bylli, the single and the album.
MIU MIU use
GENERATIONS OF LOVE
Prada's fashion label 'MIU MIU' are using George's 'Generations Of Love' as the soundtrack to their new range, fall/winter 2010.
Go to www.miumiu.com and watch their campaign video.
The mixes of 'Generations...' that they are using are:
Original Version
Phunk Investigation vs Boy George P.I. Obscure Vocal Mix
Phunk Investigation vs Boy George DJ Filix Remix
Phunk Investigation vs Boy George Dj Dove's True 2 Form Vox Remix
Also for the Remixed Prospective Video, which is also on their website, Miu Miu have used Culture Club's 'Do You Really Want To Hurt Me?', Victims, Time Clock Of The Heart), and I'll Tumble 4 Ya as well as Generations Of Love.
The folks at Miu Miu certainly like our George!
According to www.pagesdigital.com MADONNA had a huge role in the shooting of the Miu Miu video, and could have been behind the use of "Generations.." for the campaign!
News added: 06/07/2010 16:17
EXCLUSIVE..
AMAZING GRACE
Marys Mix
This exclusive mix of Amazing Grace was made especially for Bob Fierro and his mother, Mary.
Bob Fierro, in case you didn't know, is a dear friend of George, who runs Zebra Marketing, who have been George and Culture Club's merchandisers since the early Culture Club days.
His mother Mary died recently, and George and co remixed the tune so that it could be played at Mary's funeral.
Amazing Grace was a rather fitting tune to celebrate the life of one amazing woman!
RIP Mary, and big love to Bob and family. xx
Amanda Lear feat. Deadstar 'Someone Else's Eyes', remixed by Boy George and Kinky Roland will now be released as a CD sigle on 10 May 2010
George and Kinky Roland originally remixed the Amanda Lear classic "Someone Else's Eyes" to be included on Amanda's remix version of her album Brief Encounters

The remix album, Brief Encounters - Reloaded , due out early May, will also feature a version of "Do You Really Want To Hurt Me?" sung by Amanda in her inimitable seductive style as a never before released bonus track.
To order the CD Single go here!
To order the album go here!
News added: 14/04/2010 21:33
GEORGE RECORDS WITH NIGEL KENNEDY
Boy George has recorded a track for the violinist Nigel Kennedy’s upcoming album.
The song entitled ‘Riverman’ appears on Nigel Kennedy Quintet's new disc, set for release on 10 May 2010 on EMI Classics.
For press release >click here<
To pre-order the CD >click here<
COMPETITION
win a copy of Shhh!
Competition now closed!
The winners are:
Mario Rauschert, Germany
Sebastian Ruau, Argentina
Congratulations your CD's are on there way!
Press Reviews:
The Telegraph | 08.05.10
The Times | 09.05.10
Updated: 16/04/2010 00:42
News added: 11/03/2010 22:39
WORRIED ABOUT THE BOY
new BBC drama
The 90 minute drama 'Worried About The Boy' will be premiered on BBC2 on 16th May. Focusing on George's early career and how he leapt from being a cloakroom attendant to a cultural icon.
Newcomer Douglas Booth (pictured) plays the role of George.
Matthew Horne (from Gavin & Stacy, Catherine Tate Show etc) play Jon Moss.
Other legendary characters include Steve Strange played by Marc Warren (best know for Hustle), and Malcolm McLaren played by Mark Gatiss (League Of Gentlemen).
Controller of BBC drama commissioning Ben Stephenson said: "Worried About The Boy will be an evocative and visually enticing drama about one of our most iconic British pop stars."
The BBC Two film, commissioned as part of the channel's 80s series, has been written by Tony Basgallop, who has worked on Hotel Babylon.
For more info visit: www.bbc.co.uk
Press:
BBC PROGRAMMES
BBC NEWS | 14.05.10
BBC TV BLOG | 13.05.10 (interview with George)
Metro | 13.05.10
Manchester Evening News | 13.05.10
Sunday Express | 02.05.10
[also see the NEWS SCANS page]
AND THATS NOT ALL...
WORRIED ABOUT THE BOY DVD
There will be a DVD/CD LTD Edition box set including the whole film on DVD and 'At Worse The Best Of Boy George & Culture Club' release on 5th July 2010
The DVD will also feature interviews with the actors, as well as George himself, and behind the scenes footage.
You can order the DVD online now:
>>Order DVD here!<<
Updated: 02/05/2010 00:47
News added: 06/02/2010 21:36
'Amazing Grace', George's new single EP was released on March 22nd 2010 on Decode Records/MN2S.
The release includes mixes by Sharp Boys, Filo & Peri, and Mac & Taylor and will be out on CD single, digital download and also a collectors ltd edition vinyl picture disc!
Buy digital download:
>Amazing Grace (Bonus Version) - EP
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>Amazing Grace (Club Mixes Vol.1)
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>Amazing Grace (Club Mixes Vol.2)
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Buy the collectors vinyl picture disc here!
Download the acoustic mix here!
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latest AG news... Italian release
The single has now been released in Italy on 11 track CD single CD and 4 track 12". (Released 24th May 2010).
To BUY Italian CD single click here!
To BUY Italian 12" single click here! or here!
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The video for 'Amazing Grace' was made by the talented Ladypat, who was also responsible for George's video for 'Yes We Can' video.
>For stills from the video click here<
Updated: 11/03/2010 22:12
Updated: 06/02/2010 21:50
Updated: 11/01/2010 13:28
Updated: 01/01/2010 00:58
Updated: 24/11/2009 00:58
Updated: 22/11/2009 22:57
News added: 19/11/2009 15:58
Upcoming new London rap sensation has a new single out soon which is a collaboration with our very own Boy.
Check out the wonderful video to it below.
More details about release etc coming soon.
For more info on Titchy go to www.titchy.biz and dont forget to check out the Pics page there for stills of the shoot!
CULTURE CLUB LIVE @
THE LYCEUM
It has been confirmed that EMI Music will release 'Culture Club, Live at The Lyceum' on digital mp3 download on December 7th 2009.
This audio recording was made by the BBC of an early Culture Club concert on the 3rd November 1982.
Tracklist:
1. I’ll Tumble 4 Ya (2.52)
2. Take Control (3.31)
3. Love Twist (4.44)
4. I’m Afraid Of Me (3.56)
5. Time (Clock of the Heart) (4.03)
6. You Know I’m Not Crazy (3.41)
7. White Boys Can’t Control It (3.54)
8. Do You Really Want To Hurt Me (4.37)
9. White Boy (4.56)
10.Church Of The Poisoned Mind (3.42)
Another Culture Club live download came out around the same time, 17 Nov 09, this time called simply 'The Hits Live'
News added: 29/09/2009 18:44
HELEN TERRY/BLUE NOTES
CD RELEASE!
For those George fans who ended up being also Helen Terry fans, and there are many of us about, you will be pleased to know that 'Blue Notes', Helen's one and only album will be re-released on CD by Cherry Red Records on 19th Oct 09.
We are proud to say that we at 100% Boy helped in the compilation of this 'special edition' and are mentioned in the sleeve notes!
>Click here to read full sales notes!<
>Order here<
Concert Dates
as they're confirmed
BOY GEORGE & Band
Gay Village, Parco del Ninfeo, Rome, Italy
02 SEPTEMBER 2010
>www.gayvillage.it<
>View Flyer 1<
>View Flyer 2<
BOY GEORGE & Band
Hala Tivoli, Ljubljana, Slovenia
23 SEPTEMBER 2010
>www.radioljubljana.si<
Boy George
Rick Astley
Kim Wilde
Paul Young
Nik Kershaw
Papp Laszlo Sport Arena | Budapest | Hungary
02 OCTOBER 2010
> www.hereandnow.hu<
CANDY ROCK HOST...
A special night of music and fun with special guests
including GEORGE performing an acoustic set.
In aid of the mengitis trust
Embassy | London | UK
13 OCTOBER 2010
NIGHT OF THE PROMS
BELGIUM:ANTWERPEN
Saturday 23 October | 20h30 >BUY TICKETS<
Thursday 28 October | 20h30 >BUY TICKETS<
Friday 29 October | 20h30 >BUY TICKETS<
Saturday 30 October | 20h30 >BUY TICKETS<
Thursday 4 November | 20h30 >BUY TICKETS<
Friday 5 November | 20h30 >BUY TICKETS<
Saturday 6 November | 20h30 >BUY TICKETS<
NETHERLANDS : ARNHEM
NETHERLANDS : ROTTERDAM
Friday 19 November | 20h >BUY TICKETS<
Saturday 20 November | 20h >BUY TICKETS<
GERMANY : SEVERAL CITIES
Saturday 27 Nov | Köln | Lanxessarena >BUY TICKETS<
Sunday 28 Nov | Oberhausen | Arena >BUY TICKETS<
Tuesday 30 Nov| Frankfurt | Festhalle >BUY TICKETS<
Wednesday 1 Dec | Frankfurt | Festhalle >BUY TICKETS<
Thursday 02 Dec | Erfurt | Messehalle >BUY TICKETS<
Friday 03 Dec | Berlin | 02 World >BUY TICKETS<
Sat 04 Dec | Hamburg | Color Line Arena >BUY TICKETS<
Sun 05 Dec | Hamburg | Color Line Arena >BUY TICKETS<
Tuesday 07 Dec | Mannheim | SAP Arena >BUY TICKETS<
Wed 08 Dec | Stuttgart | Schleyerhalle >BUY TICKETS<
Thursday 09 Dec | München | Olympiahalle >BUY TICKETS<
Friday 10 Dec | München | Olympiahalle >BUY TICKETS<
Saturday 11 Dec | München | Olympiahalle >BUY TICKETS<
Sunday 12 Dec | München | Olympiahalle >BUY TICKETS<
Tuesday 14 Dec | Bremen | AWD Dome >BUY TICKETS<
Wednesday 15 Dec | Hannover | TUI Arena >BUY TICKETS<
Friday 17 Dec | Dortmund Westfalenhalle >BUY TICKETS<
Saturday 18 Dec | Dortmund Westfalenhalle >BUY TICKETS<
DJ tour dates
as they're confirmed
Whitehouse, London, UK
Fri 10th Sept 2010
www.thewhitehouselondon.co.uk
>View Flyer<
Turin, Italy
Fri 17th Sept 2010
www.thebigclub.it
Stourbridge, UK
Sat 18th Sept 2010
London, UK
Sat 25th Sept 2010
www.egglondon.net
>View Flyer<
Bern, Switzerland
Sat 9th Oct 2010
www.liquid-bern.ch
>View Flyer<
Recent Releases
Gotta have em!
REGINE - DUETSCD album, released: 9TH mARCH 2008
fEATURES GEORGE ON J'Ai Toujours Porté Bonheur Aux Hommes
buy HERE
Dark Globe - Nostalgia For The Future
CD Album, released: October 9th 2006Features George on the track 'Atoms'
ORDER HERE: UK | ORDER HERE: US
Upcoming TV & Radio
and stuff
UK TV
(repeat)
Virgin 1
29 Aug 2010 | 04:30
George and band headline the Rewind 2010 festival which was held in Henley-On-Thames, 21 Aug 2010
Sky ARTS
25 Sept 2010
Latest Media News
from outside sources
- COBY COMES TO BRITAIN COURTESY OF BOY GEORGE
www.totallyjewish.com |
24 Oct 09
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- I HAD PRISON COMING TO ME SAYS BOY GEORGE
www.dailymail.co.uk |
24 Oct 09
View Here
- BOY GEORGE: MY PORRIDGE
www.thesun.co.uk | 24 Oct 09
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- BY GEORGE, HE GOES TO SHUL!
www.totallyjewish.com | 01 Oct 09
View Here
- BOY GEORGE TO BRING UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL CONCERT TO LEICESTER SQUARE THEATRE
www.theatermania.com |
01 Oct 09
View Here
- BOY GEORGE RETURNS TO LEICESTER SQUARE THEATRE
www.playbill.com |
01 Oct 09
View Here
- UP CLOSE & PERSONAL IN THE WESTEND
www.broadwayworld.com |
01 Oct 09
View Here
- CONCERT RETURNS BOY GEORGE TO TABOO BIRTHPLACE
www.whatsonstage.com|
01 Oct 09
View Here
- THE DRUMS ARE LIKE THE SMITHS
www.nme.com| 21 Sept 09
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- BOY GEORGE ON HIS CLOTHING LINES
www.stylenews.peoplestylewatch.com |4 Sept 09
View Here
- WHY BOY GEORGE CAN'T WAIT TO GO BACK TO PRISON
www.express.co.uk |26 July 09
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- BOY GEORGE SHOWS US SOMETHING VILE
www.mrpaparazzi.com | 09 July 09
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- BOY GEORGE'S BIRTHDAAY WEEK
www.celebritysmackblog.com | 18 June 09
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- BOY GEORGE MEETS MAMA CAST
www.whatsonstage.coM | 16 June 09
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- BOY GEORGE KISSES MYSTERY WOMAN
www.holymoly.co.uk | 09 June 09
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- BOY GEORGE ENJOYS THE BANK HOLIDAY SUNSHINE
www.dailymail.co.uk | 24 May 09
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- HEALTHY-LOOKING BOY GEORGE
www.dailymail.co.uk | 11 May 09
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- BOY, ITS SURE GOOD TO BE FREE
www.thesun.co.uk | 11 May 09
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- BOY GEORGE GETS 15 MONTHS FOR FALSELY IMPRISONING MALE ESCORT
www.guardian.co.uk | 16 Jan 09
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- BOY GEORGE SENTENCED TO 15 MONTHS IN JAIL
www.timesonline.co.uk | 16 Jan 09
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- ESCORT ATTACK: BOY GEORGE JAILED
www.news.sky.com | 16 Jan 09
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- BARRISTER ADMITS SINGER BEHAVED LIKE A 'DRUG-CRAZED' IDIOT
www.timesonline.co.uk | 16 Jan 09
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- I DIDNT GIVE EVIDENCE TO SPARE MY DYING MUM
www.dailymail.co.uk | 16 Jan 09
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- I'LL GO TO PRISON TO SAVE MY DYING MUM
www.mirror.co.uk | 16 Jan 09
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- BOY GEORGE TAKES IN DJ BAILED AFTER PAEDO RAP
www.thesun.co.uk | 10 Jan 09
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- INTERVIEW: BOY GEORGE
www.thisisnottingham.co.uk | 08 Jan 09
View Here
- BOY GEORGE, PIGALLE CLUB, LONDON
www.independent.co.uk | 29 Dec 08
View Here
- BOY GEORGE
www.ft.com | 19 Dec 08
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- BOY GEORGE AT THE PIGALLE CLUB
www.telegraph.co.uk| 18 Dec 08
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- BOY GEORGE SPEAKS ABOUT KIDNAP CASE AT GIG
www.nme.com | 18 Dec 08
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- DEFIANT BOY GEORGE TAKES TO THE STAGE
www.thisislondon.co.uk | 17 Dec 08
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- BOY GEORGE AT THE PIGALLE CLUB, W1
www.timeonline.co.uk | 17 Dec 08
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VIDEO
- GEORGE I-CHAT ON PEREZ HILTON
perezhilton.com | 1 july 08
View Here - GEORGE TREATS MOSCOW CLUBBERS
Russia Today | 24 Dec 07
View Here - GEORGE @ THE WEEK, BRAZIL (1)
Mixbrasil | 17 July 07
View Here - GEORGE @ THE WEEK, BRAZIL (2)
Mixbrasil | 17 July 07
View Here - FULL LENGTH VIDEO INTERVIEW
TV3 | 22 Feb 07
View Here - JACQUIE BROWN MEETS GEORGE VIDEO
TV3 | 22 Feb 07
View Here - UNDER THE PINK CARPET
BlipTV | 26 Feb 07
View Here



AMERICAN HEART REMIXES
METHODS OF DANCE
LOVERUSH UK
PHUNK INVESTIGATION
PLATINUM CULTURE CLUB
PUNX SOUNDCHECK - LEGENDS E.P.
After The Love (remixes)
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