Britain's Boy George has been refused a visa to United States, forcing the flamboyant musician to cancel a string of planned performances across the country, Billboard magazine reported.
"At the moment, Boy George cannot come to the United States of America because he has been refused permission to enter by the USA Administration," a statement from George's management said.
The statement added that the visa denial stems from a trial to take place in November in London for an incident that allegedly happened last April. "George's lawyers in London have absolutely forbidden us to speak about the facts of that case and all I can say is that George is astounded at the decision and is having lawyers here in the States look at it in the hope that someone will change their mind."
The singer was arrested last year after a male escort in Norway accused him of false imprisonment and assault. He later denied the allegations and was released on bail.
George's 24-date North American tour was scheduled to begin July 11 at the House of Blues in Las Vegas, and finish Aug. 23 at the House of Blues in Dallas.
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Comments (10)
but give me a break.
everyone knows you cant leave the country during a trial.