As the epic recording session for “Do They Know It’s Christmas?” began on Nov. 25, 1984, Bob Geldof — the mastermind behind the all-star charity single — realized that one A-lister was MIA: Culture Club frontman Boy George. “I called him [and] I said, ‘Where are you, man?’ ” Geldof, 73, told The Post. “And … Read more
It’s the second weekend of Pride Month — my favorite time of the year — so we got a whole lotta shaking and celebrating to do before the end of June. So let’s get this party started with my Pride Realness Playlist: Diana Ross, “I’m Coming Out” Diana Ross Getty Images You know, we gay … Read more
You may be scratching your heard about how in the world Joni Mitchell — Joni Freaking Mitchell! — has never performed at the Grammy Awards. Talk about a case of what?? But the 80-year-old folk goddess — who represents all that is musical excellence — will make her long-overdue Grammy debut at the 66th annual … Read more
It was cosmic justice that two black women — Chaka Khan and Missy Elliott — owned the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony on Friday night. After longtime Rolling Stone editor Jann Wenner was ousted from the hall’s board of directors in September — immediately after telling the New York Times that women … Read more
Vivid Seats is the New York Post’s official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Rock history will be made at the Barclays Center this fall. On Friday, Nov. 3, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is inducting its newest members into … Read more
In 1998, George Michael came out to the world after he was arrested by an undercover policeman for engaging in a lewd act in a public bathroom. But, long before that scandalous outing occurred at Will Rogers Memorial Park in Beverly Hills, the late ’80s pop heartthrob revealed his sexuality to his Wham! mate Andrew … Read more
Madonna once sang that she’ll “Die Another Day” on her 2002 Bond theme accompanying the film of the same name. But it was more of a cheeky quip than any real acceptance of her own mortality. Back then and even two decades later, the indomitable diva seemingly felt as if she would outlive us all … Read more
Say goodbye to white male rocker privilege. For once, white male rockers are in the minority among the new class of Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees. After years in which they’ve made up the majority of rock hall honorees, they’re barely represented in 2023. And even the one rock band to be enshrined … Read more
Call it the Woke & Roll Hall of Fame. This year, the first-time nominees for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame — music’s most exclusive club — range from a black female rapper to a gay male pop heartthrob to an ’80s icon known as much for human rights as artistic achievement. On Wednesday … Read more
Adam Lambert does not want to see another straight actor portraying a gay legend on the big screen. The Queen vocalist, 40, reacted to the Advocate sharing the news Tuesday that “White Lotus” star Theo James, 38, is reportedly the “top contender” to portray Wham! frontman George Michael in a potential biopic. “Yay another straight … Read more