Chappell Roan might be asking, do you really want to hurt me?
Boy George has always tried to bring some positivity and love into everyone's lives as the iconic frontman of Culture Club. For nearly five decades, the out and proud gay singer has shattered glass ceilings for LGBTQ+ representation in the world of music and entertainment.
Currently, the singer is still selling out shows on tour and gearing up for an exciting run as a Las Vegas headliner during an upcoming residency at The Venetian.
Although George's scheduled is certainly booked and busy, the talented performer still takes time to keep up with pop culture like many of his passionate queer fans.
One of the biggest stories to hit the press recently is Chappell Roan's run-in with the paparazzi while attending Paris Fashion Week. The “Pink Pony Club” singer made headlines after she called out photographers who were waiting for her outside of a restaurant.
George decided to share some advice to the fellow queer entertainer on X (formerly Twitter) by encouraging Roan to 'cheer up' and rely on 'the magic of kindness' as she continues to navigate the challenges of fame.
While promoting his upcoming residency in Sin City, George elaborated on how he handled the pros and cons of fame once his career took off in the '80s.
"When I was younger, if I was in a mood, I took it on stage. I try to keep the whole thing as fun as possible. I did go for a period of really getting annoyed with the cameras. Now, I don't even notice! In fact, I'm offended when people don't film me," George tells Out.
Although George still enjoys being in front of the camera, the star acknowledges the evolving hardships of the entertainment industry today due to the influence and pressure of social media.
"I think one of the big problems now is the internet. It's giving us this window into everyone's lives. Everybody can criticize you now. You used to have the read the room, but now you have to read the entire universe."
It's safe to say that George's success over the years is mainly attributed to his love for the business and passion for music overall. The singer hopes fans from across the globe can feel seen and celebrated at one of his upcoming shows.
"Normality shut me out. I've had to invent my own version of normality and that's what we all do. One of the things I love is how music connects with people. When I look out and I see different races of people, I'm really happy. That's what Culture Club was always meant to be."
Fans can get tickets to see Boy George and Culture Club at The Venetian Las Vegas on the official website here. To see the full interview, check out the video at the top of the page.
