Boy George says Tina Turner brutally "turned her back" when they were presented for the first time

The singer of the culture club throws on other celebrities of his new memories.


In his new memories, Karma ,, George boy opens with his first life, his time in the group of culture of the group and his difficulties with dependence on heroin. In the midst of stories about his career and some of the darkest times of his life, he also shares the interactions he has had with other celebrities, including Janet Jackson And Princess Diana . In a recent interview with People ,, Boy George gave an account of an awkward experience with another singer that he did not include in the book. He says that Tina Turner Snub When they met in the 80s, turning away from him when they were presented.

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Boy George told the magazine that he had been presented to Turner by Elton John After one of John's shows. He had been invited to a locker room behind the scenes with Turner and the actors Faye Dunaway And Ben Kingsley . (A Photo published on a Facebook fans page Watch Boy George, John, Dunaway and Turner together in 1985.) "It was a lot of big stars in the room. And it was a small room," explained the artist "Karma Cameleon". "And when Elton John introduced me, [Tina] turned his back."

When he left the upset room, Dunaway followed him to make sure he was fine. Boy George says People That he tried to understand why Turner ignored it but was never confirmed. "Maybe it was drugs, I had just left the drug-so maybe she was disapproving that," he said.

Boy George performing with Culture Club in West Palm Beach in 2023
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Boy George added that he thought he would connect with Turner on them both practicing Buddhism, because John had told her that she was also a Buddhist. The singer of the Culture Club previously shared that he become interested in Buddhism Due to the 1993 Biopic Turner What has love to do with that . THE Tribute to Chicago asked him to practice Nichiren Buddhismin A 2016 interview.

"This is the one Tina Turner practical," replied Boy George. "Have you seen What has love to do with that ? It's a great film. [There is a scene where] Tina learns Buddhism by a friend. This film was the first time that I heard. I find that it helps me focus on what I want to do. ""

Turner died at the age of 83 in 2023. Boy George said People That even he never discovered why she turned his back on him, he did not hold a grudge. "I am the biggest fan of Tina Turner on the planet. I mean, I forgive her and I loved her," he said.

However, he did not forgive if another star. In his book, he writes that he tried to meet Janet Jackson When they were on Solid gold In the 80s before its makeup and ready for the show. "She was not sympathetic and did not try to be," writes Boy George. Later, she told him that she did not recognize him without her signature gaze. "You say you would have been nice to me if you knew who I was?" "Asked Boy George, adding:" We separated in annoying terms. "When they saw each other on another show, High of pops , a few years later, "she looked straight through [him]."

Boy George says People That he is "always someone who is ready to bury the ax", but adding "at this stage, there are some people with whom I will never be friends unless a miracle occurs - and I suppose that I put [Jackson] in this category. " AE0FCC31AE342FD3A1346EBB1F342FCB

As for Princess Diana, Boy George says she was nice to him and his family during a charity event. He writes that Diana "broke the protocol and approached [him]" complimented his outfit and spoke to his mother. "They spent 10 minutes to discuss," shares the 62 -year -old man in his book. "She told mom that I was a real survivor."

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