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Boy George Pulled From London Palladium Musical Following Outrage Over Pro-Israel Song

Boy George has left 'Jesus Christ Superstar' at the London Palladium after backlash over his pro-Israel song, 'Od Nirkod.' Richard Armitage will replace him as King Herod.

International Business Times UK

Boy George splits from music label manager over pro-Israel song: ‘We are done’

Culture Club singer, 65, faced backlash over song defending Israel military action earlier this week

The Independent UK

Boy George pulls out of Jesus Christ Superstar at London Palladium amid Israel song backlash

Culture Club star will no longer play King Herod in the Palladium production, his manager announced

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Boy George pulls out of Jesus Christ Superstar after releasing pro-Israel song

The 80s star will no longer appear in role of Herod in London Palladium run, with manager saying decision is ‘in the best interests of my artist’

The Guardian - UK

Boy George pulls out of Jesus Christ Superstar over pro-Israel controversy

The Culture Club singer will no longer appear as King Herod in the London Palladium production after his manager confirmed his withdrawal following controversy surrounding his latest song.

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Peter Dinklage among stars at Jesus Christ Superstar opening night

Jesus Christ Superstar is a rock opera musical by theatre impresario Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber.

Evening Standard

Salome review – righteous fury and dynamic clarity give Regents Opera its head

Directed with gangsterish overtones by Mark Ravenhill, the tempered musical weight of this lean production of the Strauss classic brings greater focus on the roles’ contrasting dramas

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What world was Jesus born into? A historian describes the turbulent times of the real nativity

Every year, millions of people sing the beautiful carol Silent Night, with its line “all is calm, all is bright”.

The Conversation

Churches turn Nativity scenes into protests as immigration crackdowns intensify

Holy Family becomes symbol in anti-raid protests.

Axios

Could the Star of Bethlehem have actually been a comet?

The direction, distance and motion of the comet through the sky during its closest approach could have made it seem like it was hovering over Bethlehem when Jesus was said to have been born.

Space

Archaeologists uncover intact section of ancient Jerusalem wall from Hanukkah era

Archaeologists have uncovered the longest remains of an ancient wall that once encircled Jerusalem during the time of Hanukkah

The Independent UK

John Stamos jumps into Jesus Christ Superstar at the Hollywood Bowl in last-minute casting change

Actor replaces Josh Gad after he tested positive for Covid-19

The Independent UK

Deller’s Welsh visions, rollicking Rubens and an Edinburgh extravaganza – the week in art

Linder headlines the UK’s largest festival of visual art, Jeremy Deller delves into Welsh history and graffiti queen Lady Pink scares Keith Haring

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John Stamos replaces Josh Gad in Jesus Christ Superstar

John Stamos will replace Josh Gad in Jesus Christ Superstar after the latter pulled out with COVID-19.

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Josh Gad backs out of star-studded Jesus Christ Superstar due to Covid

The Hollywood Bowl show, which opens tomorrow, stars Cythia Erivo and Adam Lambert

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Josh Gad 'heartbroken' to pull out of Jesus Christ Superstar

Josh Gad is "heartbroken" after pulling out of Jesus Christ Superstar this weekend because he has COVID-19.

Evening Standard

Salome at the Barbican review: a gripping performance from a dream cast

5/5 Soprano Asmik Grigorian astounds in the title role, with the London Symphony Orchestra conducted by Antonio Pappano

LiveScience

Ancient cave burial of 'Jesus' midwife' may actually hold a princess

The site's architecture may indicate the Judaean princess was buried there.

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Things to do in London this weekend, from Babygirl to Titaníque

From a pub luxe to London’s newest museum, here’s everything to get up to in town this weekend

LiveScience

2,100-year-old coin hoard dating to dynasty of Jewish kings discovered in Jordan Valley

A coin hoard dating back about 2,100 years, during the time of the Jewish Hasmonean kings, has been discovered at a site in the Jordan Valley.

The Independent UK

Archbishop of York’s Christmas Day sermon ’empty words’, Bishop of Newcastle says

Stephen Cottrell said the Church should ‘kneel in penitence’ during his sermon at York Minster.

Evening Standard

Archbishop of York’s Christmas Day sermon 'empty words', Bishop of Newcastle says

Stephen Cottrell said the Church should ‘kneel in penitence’ during his sermon at York Minster.

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How to watch 'Lost Treasures of the Bible' online from anywhere

Archeologists and CGI technology help bring the stories of the Bible to a 21st century audience. Here's where you can watch "Lost Treasures of the Bible" anywhere.

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Why Anthony Hopkins’ Netflix Herod is Hot Frosty 2 – sort of

The august actor clearly sees his role as Herod in Netflix’s festive offering Mary as an audition for the more tinselly films next Christmas

The Guardian - UK

Mary review – turgid bibical tale has you rooting for Anthony Hopkins’ hammy Herod

The veteran actor’s pleasurably zealous turn could be given twice as much screen time in what feels like a wade through dull dramatisations of bits of scripture

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