Boy George denied visa for US tour

 
Boy George has been forced to cancel his upcoming tour of the US after being denied a visa to enter the country. [link]

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Boy George denied U.S. visa for planned tour (Reuters)
Reuters - Culture Club frontman Boy George has been forced to cancel his North American summer tour after U.S. authorities refused to issue him a visa, citing looming legal issues overseas.
CORRECTION: Boy George denied U.S. visa for planned tour (Reuters)
Reuters - Culture Club frontman Boy George's North American summer tour is in doubt after U.S. authorities refused to issue him a visa, citing looming legal issues overseas.
Boy George banned from the USA
Boy George's forthcoming US tour, set to begin on July 11 in Las Vegas, is in doubt after the singer was denied a US visa by immigration officials.