What is this, lead up to an exchange? They take Martha Stewart and we take Boy George?
Boy George denied U.S. visa for planned tour
By Mitchell Peters REUTERS
Culture Club frontman Boy George has been forced to cancel his North American summer tour after U.S. authorities refused to issue him a visa, citing looming legal issues overseas.
George's 24-date North American trek was scheduled to begin July 11 at the House of Blues in Las Vegas, and wrap August 23 at the House of Blues in Dallas.
"At the moment, Boy George cannot come to the United States of America because he has been refused permission to enter by the USA Administration," read a statement from the artist's management. "This is not in respect of anything he has done in the past but because he is facing a trial in November in London for something that happened in April last year."
George was arrested last year after a 28-year-old male escort from Norway accused the singer/DJ of false imprisonment and assault. George later denied the allegations and was released on bail.
"George's lawyers in London have absolutely forbidden us to speak about the facts of that case and all I can say is that George is astounded at the decision and is having lawyers here in the States look at it in the hope that someone will change their mind," the statement continued. "George really would love to come to America and repay his American fans loyalty and that is why we are asking the US Authorities to reconsider their decision."
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Oh...this is just payback for the UK not letting us dump Martha Stewart on them.
Like they are going to stop people from entering the United States illegally, who are they kidding.
Hmmm, is that the Karma chameleon?
QUOTE (RandiLover @ Jun 23 2008, 09:55 PM) 
Like they are going to stop people from entering the United States illegally, who are they kidding.
Ain't a lot of illegals making their way in so they can get to a stage in front of a stadium full of fans. Most seem to be a bit more discreet.
He's a putz, always has been. I'm LOL
We'll take Boy George if they'll take Dubya. Permanently.
QUOTE (bushwa @ Jun 24 2008, 12:34 AM)
What is this, lead up to an exchange? They take Martha Stewart and we take Boy George?
Boy George denied U.S. visa for planned tour
By Mitchell Peters REUTERS
Culture Club frontman Boy George has been forced to cancel his North American summer tour after U.S. authorities refused to issue him a visa, citing looming legal issues overseas.
George's 24-date North American trek was scheduled to begin July 11 at the House of Blues in Las Vegas, and wrap August 23 at the House of Blues in Dallas.
"At the moment, Boy George cannot come to the United States of America because he has been refused permission to enter by the USA Administration," read a statement from the artist's management. "This is not in respect of anything he has done in the past but because he is facing a trial in November in London for something that happened in April last year."
George was arrested last year after a 28-year-old male escort from Norway accused the singer/DJ of false imprisonment and assault. George later denied the allegations and was released on bail.
"George's lawyers in London have absolutely forbidden us to speak about the facts of that case and all I can say is that George is astounded at the decision and is having lawyers here in the States look at it in the hope that someone will change their mind," the statement continued. "George really would love to come to America and repay his American fans loyalty and that is why we are asking the US Authorities to reconsider their decision."
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Boy George denied U.S. visa for planned tour
By Mitchell Peters REUTERS
Culture Club frontman Boy George has been forced to cancel his North American summer tour after U.S. authorities refused to issue him a visa, citing looming legal issues overseas.
George's 24-date North American trek was scheduled to begin July 11 at the House of Blues in Las Vegas, and wrap August 23 at the House of Blues in Dallas.
"At the moment, Boy George cannot come to the United States of America because he has been refused permission to enter by the USA Administration," read a statement from the artist's management. "This is not in respect of anything he has done in the past but because he is facing a trial in November in London for something that happened in April last year."
George was arrested last year after a 28-year-old male escort from Norway accused the singer/DJ of false imprisonment and assault. George later denied the allegations and was released on bail.
"George's lawyers in London have absolutely forbidden us to speak about the facts of that case and all I can say is that George is astounded at the decision and is having lawyers here in the States look at it in the hope that someone will change their mind," the statement continued. "George really would love to come to America and repay his American fans loyalty and that is why we are asking the US Authorities to reconsider their decision."
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How far into the bowels of Ruters did you have to dig....never mind.
I'm sorry, but if this isn't the face of terrorism, what is?
That's merely the Face of Terror, not terrorism. As for the Face of Horror, I understand Jacko still wears the crown for that one.
(and WTF is that sh*t poured on his head? Wax? Tar? Vinyl from his old albums?)
QUOTE (pestone @ Jun 25 2008, 01:05 AM)
That's merely the Face of Terror, not terrorism. As for the Face of Horror, I understand Jacko still wears the crown for that one.
Can't argue with that.
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(and WTF is that sh*t poured on his head? Wax? Tar? Vinyl from his old albums?)
I was afraid to speculate as to the origin of that substance.
Terrified, for that matter.
QUOTE (captainkona @ Jun 24 2008, 10:02 PM)
How far into the bowels of Ruters did you have to dig....never mind....
Of course "never mind." You KNOW it was on the "Most Read" and "Most E-mailed" lists on the day 51 people were killed by a bomb in Iraq (and that didn't make either list).
QUOTE (pestone @ Jun 25 2008, 01:05 AM)
(and WTF is that sh*t poured on his head? Wax? Tar? Vinyl from his old albums?)
He's putting it out there that he's into Oilmen & Roughnecks. He should be careful, tho, EXXON may install a platform on his head and start drilling...not the fun kind of drilling, tho
Boy George used to be a boxer . . .
BOY GEORGE DENIED US VISA FOR TOUR
The make-up crates alone would wreak havoc at customs.
The make-up crates alone would wreak havoc at customs.
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Boy George used to be a boxer . . .
....too bad he turned into a pug.....
QUOTE (pestone @ Jun 25 2008, 09:46 PM)
....too bad he turned into a pug.....
...then further evolved (or devolved as the case my be) into some sort of Poodle, apparently.
QUOTE (brotherdavid @ Jun 25 2008, 09:31 PM)
The make-up crates alone would wreak havoc at customs.
There is a striking similarity between rouge and C4 ya know.
QUOTE (captainkona @ Jun 25 2008, 07:49 PM)
There is a striking similarity between rouge and C4 ya know.
One shudders to think...
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