Boy George sparks delight in Israel as rare international pop performer

South China Morning PostLeft-CenterMixed·Nov 5, 8:26 AM ET

Boy George hailed ‘hero’ for defying cultural boycott to perform in Israel

When cheers erupted at a packed Tel Aviv stadium for Boy George, it was not only a sign of the 65-year-old singer’s enduring fame. It was the sound of national delight at an international pop star willing to perform in an increasingly isolated Israel. A smattering of Israeli flags dotted the crowd…