LONDON — Veteran pop icon Boy George has officially unveiled plans for a new, exclusive masterclass designed to educate younger celebrities on the finer points of fame management. The announcement comes hot on the heels of his widely publicized advice to rising star Chappell Roan, whom he urged to 'cheer up' following a paparazzi encounter in Paris.

Dubbed 'The Zen of Stardom: A Practical Guide to Shutting Up and Enjoying the Limelight,' the course promises to cover essential topics such as 'The Art of the Unbothered Stroll,' 'Why Your Publicist Is Not Your Therapist,' and 'Advanced Techniques for Not Making It Everyone Else's Problem.' Sources close to the singer suggest the curriculum was heavily influenced by recent observations of 'modern artists who seem to think fame is a personal affront, rather than the entire point.'

“Frankly, it’s exhausting,” stated a spokesperson for the initiative, who asked to remain anonymous to avoid being mistaken for a 'sensitive new artist.' “These kids today, they want the private jets, the adoring fans, the millions of dollars, but then they act shocked when someone takes their picture. It’s like, darling, did you think you were going to be famous in a vacuum?”

Enrollment is expected to be highly competitive, with priority given to artists under 30 who have recently expressed any form of public discomfort with their celebrity status. The program culminates in a final exam where participants must successfully navigate a simulated red carpet while maintaining an air of detached amusement, even if a 'Culture Club' deep cut is playing in the background.