We’re guessing Kylie Minogue will want to have a word with Boy George after he ripped off her artwork
What was George thinking?
Boy George, 62, dropped a new track this week entitled ‘Religion’. However, online, few people were talking about the actual music. Instead, some people raised an eyebrow at the track’s artwork.
Many thought it looked somewhat similar to the cover artwork for Kylie Minogue’s 2023 album, Tension. Even down to the fonts.
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That album, of course, included Ms. Minogue’s global hit single, “Padam Padam.”
They say that imitation is the highest form of flattery, so maybe George was doffing his cap to Kylie’s big comeback?
Or maybe he typed “big gay icon’s return” into some AI software and that’s what it spat out?
Who knows? Either way, some Kylie fans were unimpressed.
Pathetic. pic.twitter.com/JJzxMqWpPW— Matt Armstrong (@MrMattArmstrong) February 19, 2024
George was quick to wade in, suggesting that perhaps he knew exactly what he was doing in terms of generating publicity.
Or utter genius! https://t.co/C4Tcx6Tg9u— Boy George (@BoyGeorge) February 19, 2024
In another tweet, responding to someone asking about the similarity between the covers, George quipped, “I’m recycling everything. It’s all the rage. Even fashion is catching on?”
I'm recycling everything. It's all the rage. Even fashion is catching on? https://t.co/CRnKM9qTdA— Boy George (@BoyGeorge) February 19, 2024
This didn’t satisfy some people, with one shooting back, “Recycling? Baby this is cloning.”
To be honest, the social media chatter drove us to check out the song, so perhaps it was all some cunning marketing stunt.
Kylie Minogue is continuing to enjoy her career boost following the success of “Padam Padam.” On Sunday, she performed the track live at People’s Choice Awards. This followed her receiving a Grammy Award for the track.
Besides his new song, Boy George is also busy. The British singer is currently performing on Broadway in the hit musical, Moulin Rouge. He plays the role of the impresario until May 12.
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