Boy George

Boy George

Boy George is the English singer who fronted Culture Club, one of the most successful bands of the 1980s, with hits including Karma Chameleon and Do You Really Want to Hurt Me. Famous for his soulful voice and androgynous style of braids, hats and makeup, he became one of the most recognizable faces of the new wave era. He shares his memories in the MGM+ docuseries New Wave, premiering Nov. 23, 2026.

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Mentioned in: Inside the ‘New Wave’ Docuseries: Billy Idol, Boy George and Belinda Carlisle Revisit the Decade That Changed Music