boy george

Boy George’s plans for a North American tour have run into some bad karma.

The Culture Club singer, whose given name is George O’Dowd, has canceled his summer plans after U.S. authorities denied him a visa to enter the country.

O’Dowd, 47, had planned to officially kick off his 25-city tour in Aspen, Colo., on July 10. That didn’t appear possible, though, when last last week O’Dowd’s managers issued a statement saying he had been refused a visa because he’s awaiting trial in London on charges that he falsely imprisoned a man.

The singer, whose hits include “Karma Chameleon,” has pleaded not guilty.

O’Dowd intends to reschedule his North American tour for next winter.

The show scheduled to play at the Wilbur Theatre in Boston on Aug. 13 is among those that have been canceled; refunds are available at point of purchase.