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Boy George is the latest mentor to be announced to join the panel on 'The Voice Australia' next year, following his stint on season five of the UK version of the talent show which began airing back in January. He will be joined by judges Delta Goodrem and Seal.

Boy George is added to The Voice Australia mentor line-up

The Culture Club star announced on the 'Today' show on Thursday (December 8th 2016) that he won't be returning to the UK program next year, and will instead go down under for the Oz edition of 'The Voice' in 2017. He did, however, confess that he's 'the worst person to give advice'.

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The late Pete Burns will receive a send-off in style, it has been revealed, after eighties legend Boy George offered to pay for his funeral. Pete’s ex-wife Lynne had confirmed she could not afford to pay for the star’s send-off and his old pal, George has stepped in instead.

Pete Burns' friend, Boy George, has offered to pay his funeral costs

The Sun has reported that the Culture Club star - and friend of Dead or Alive frontman, Pete - offered his services and is now helping Lynne, and Pete’s husband Michael Simpson, plan Pete’s final celebration.

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Rapper 50 Cent has defended ‘X Factor’ contestant Honey G, whose act has been branded ‘racist’ by some viewers.

The 35-year-old, whose real name is Anna Georgette Gilford, has become this year’s most controversial contestant, thanks to her take on a number of rap tracks.

But 50 has hit back at accusations that Honey G is ‘appropriating black culture’ or making a mockery of rap and hip hop, by saying that anyone who thinks the act is racist doesn't ‘know what racism really is’.

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While Will.i.am seems desperate never to leave singing reality show, The Voice UK, the format can’t seem to keep anyone else whether on BBC or its new home ITV and one series wonder Boy George is the latest coach to call it quits.

Boy George is the latest coach to quit The Voice UK

The 55-year-old took to Twitter to reveal he would not be following the show across the television spectrum but wished Wiill.i.am luck on his continuing venture.

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‘The Voice’ coach Will.i.am has confirmed he’ll be staying on with the show when it moves to ITV next year. The Black Eyed Peas main man has been with the show since its first series in 2012 and has seen a revolving door of fellow music stars join him on the panel.

Will.i.am will be retuning to ‘The Voice’.

Will will also be a coach on spin-ff show ‘The Voice Kids’, which is aimed at 7 to 14 year olds. In a statement he said: “I’m delighted to be continuing ‘The Voice UK’ on ITV and being a voice of direction and guidance for the usual suspects, and I’m thrilled to add ‘The Voice Kids’ to the mix.”

Continue reading: Will.i.am Confirms He'll Be On 'The Voice' When It Moves To ITV

Kevin Simm has been crowned this year’s winner of BBC talent show ‘The Voice’, beating rival Jolan to take the crown. The 35-year-old is a talent show veteran, having previously appeared on 2001 BBC show ‘Popstars’, where he formed group Liberty X with Michelle Heaton, Tony Lundon, Jessica Taylor and Kelli Young.

Kevin Simm has won ‘The Voice’ 2016.

After his victory was announced, the father of two said: "I can't believe it. I'm so grateful to everyone who has voted for me. I couldn't have dreamed this would happen, especially at my ripe old age.” In the early 2000s Simm had enjoyed 10 consecutive top 20 singles with Liberty X. But after the group split in 2007 he had been reduced to £100 a night gigs to provide for his family.

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Robbie Williams is reportedly being considered to take a judge’s seat on ‘The Voice’ as part of a massive revamp of the talent show, once it moves from BBC to ITV. According to The Daily Star, ITV thinks Robbie ‘ticks all the boxes’ and would be a perfect fit for the judging panel.

Could Robbie Williams soon be seen on ‘The Voice’?

An insider told the newspaper: “X Factor have been courting Robbie for years but The Voice team think they have a better chance because their filming schedule is shorter, and it allows him to concentrate on other projects.”

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‘The Voice’s’ Boy George has admitted he’s “in love” with ‘X Factor’ judge Simon Cowell and would even date the music mogul. George also revealed that a spot on the ‘X Factor’ judging panel was once talked about, but he’s glad he ended up with a chair on ‘The Voice’ instead.

Boy George has strong feelings towards Simon Cowell.

Speaking to The Sun, George said: “I’ve always felt Simon might be part of my future. I have this weird feeling that somehow we’ll either have dinner together or maybe we’ll become lovers. I love watching him on his shows.”

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Viewers of ‘The Voice’ were left astounded last night (February 13th) when one contestant shared his incredible weight loss story. Rick Snowdon, 29, appeared on the BBC singing competition after shedding over 13 stone, by beating his sugar addiction and focusing on music.

Witness the fitness. #thevoiceuk pic.twitter.com/TY1ZgQj6OT

— BBC The Voice UK (@BBCTheVoiceUK) February 13, 2016

Continue reading: 'The Voice' Contestant Wows With Incredible 13 Stone Weight Loss

‘The Voice’s new judges certainly seem to be doing the trick when it comes to getting publicity for the singing contest, with Paloma Faith reportedly storming off the set after a row with Boy George after he called her “b****y” and “extremely rude”.

Viewers are set to see footage of the feisty clash this weekend, as former Liberty X star Kevin Simm unwittingly causes a maelstrom between the two newcomers to the judging panel. The contestant is apparently aiming for a second shot at stardom, nearly 15 years after the group was put together on ITV’s ‘Popstars’, and gave a rendition of Sia’s hit ‘Chandelier’ for the judges.

Boy George is a new judge on 'The Voice'

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ITV has confirmed they have signed a deal to air talent show ‘The Voice’ for three years, after the BBC refused to enter a bidding war. The deal is thought to be worth about £50m and the show will begin airing on ITV in January 2017.

‘The Voice’ judge Paloma Faith.

The deal also includes the rights to make two seasons of ‘The Voice Kids’, a spin-off competition for kids aged eight to 14. If the children’s version is successful it will then go to three series.

Continue reading: ITV Confirms 'The Voice' Deal And (A Children's Version Is On Its Way)

Boy George’s Culture Club were welcomed to the stage by a very special guest at their show at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles on Friday night, none other than the woman of the hour Caitlyn Jenner. The former Olympian was on hand to introduce the iconic 80s band as well as experience her 'first Boy George concert'.

Caitlyn Jenner introduced Culture Club to the stage on Friday evening.

Caitlyn was greeted with a standing ovation from the crowd as she took to the stage to welcome Boy George and his bandmates. In a video posted by Entertainment Tonight Caitlyn is seen telling the enthusiastic crowd, "Caitlyn Jenner in the house for her first Boy George concert!"

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Boy George has revealed the alleged drug use at the Brit Awards 2014, claiming to have heard a "chorus of snorting" in the toilets during the show's ad breaks. George, 52, suggested that despite rebranding , venue changes and extravagant performances, the often derided awards show remains the same.

Boy George At The Brit Awards 2014

"As I took a leak at The Brit's I could hear a chorus of snorting! We have always called the Ad breaks 'the coke run'. It's still the case'" tweeted the singer after Wednesday's show (February 19, 2014).

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The One Direction boys seemed in pretty high spirits at the BRIT Awards in London last night. There was Harry, dancing around the stage like a lunatic, Louis helping himself to the complimentary fizz, Zayn looking all mysterious and broody, and the little Irish fella was presumably just happy to be there. But what about Liam? Something appeared to have riled our Liam, and we may have found the answer. Ready for this? Deep breath.

Liam Payne Incurred The Wrath Of Boy George At The Brits

80's pop star Boy George - who debuted a slimmer, altogether healthier look this week - was at the bash with his young niece, getting snaps with her favourite pop stars. Now, there appears to have been some confusion when the One Direction boys came there way. Later on Twitter, the Karma Chameleon hit-maker wrote, "Top marks to Harry Styles for stopping for a picture with my niece and B*llox's to Liam and the disrespectful w**ker of a minder!" adding, "Stars of the night, Harry Styles, Lana Del Rey, Jessie J. Too many drug f**ked twits to mention elsewhere! Emily Sande (sic) was great!" George later suggested Harry Styles would leave the band, saying, "You heard it here first!" 

Continue reading: Unpick This One! Liam Payne Brands Boy George "Weird" In Bizarre Twitter Spat

It seems everyone wants a piece of the Boy George weight loss secret. Giving in to the press, the gay icon has let everyone know how he shed the pounds via his twitter account.

Boy George Has Lost a lot of Weight

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