Clardy's Corner: Unmitigated Glee Nov 19, 2009
Not a Pac-10 thought, but oh, the things you find on YouTube: Weird Al Yankovic, the other Julie Brown, and LL Cool J squaring off as contestants in a celebrity edition of MTVs Remote Control. 1989 never looked so good. (TheBootleg.com)
The Transformers The Movie (1986)... Nov 18, 2009
Since there's a song by Weird Al Yankovic featured in it, that makes it even cooler. For the most part, it's still better than the atrociously bad '07 movie's soundtrack (not the '07 score, though. (Suite101.com)
It was a 'Thriller' Nov 2, 2009
"That suggestion was not always taken to heart; several people were overheard complaining about the aggressiveness of others in pushing for a good vantage point, especially in packed Market Square. Portsmouth police Sgt. Darrin Sargent said, despite the large crowd, no major parade incidents were passed on to him by 9:30 p.m. To Sophie Jenkins and Dakota DeBlois, both 13 and of Portsmouth, the best parts of the parade were the "samurai on stilts" and the "Thriller" dance."It was awesome,"... (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Rock's snub clubTHE Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is celebrating its 25th with mega... Oct 31, 2009
Even Weird Al Yankovic has supporters, topping a recent Rolling Stone reader survey (Rush came in second) ... Even Weird Al Yankovic has supporters, topping a recent Rolling Stone reader survey (Rush came in second). (New York Post -- News)
Al Yankovic is still 'Weird' Oct 31, 2009
Yankovic still 'Weird' after all these years - CNN.com. Yankovic still 'Weird' after all these years. (CNN)
Celebrity birthdays: Oct. 23 Oct 23, 2009
Singer Weird Al Yankovic is 50. Bassist Robert Trujillo of Metallica is 45. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Celebrity birthdays for Oct. 18-24 Oct 15, 2009
By The Associated Press. Wednesday, October 14, 2009. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
AFI album egotistical, but refined Oct 9, 2009
Arts Posted on October 9, 2009 4:46 AM Arts In Review ALBUM REVIEW. Reviewed by Kevin Sullivan Collegian Staff Writer. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Rainn Wilson helps raise money for Haitian children Oct 6, 2009
Guest list: Wilson invited a diverse assortment of his friends, which included , , , , and Weird Al Yankovic. Menu items: About 40 of Wilson's friends feasted on a spread, which included grilled asparagus, a made-to-order smoothie bar, fresh fruit topped with frozen granita, blueberry cream cheese coffee cake, assorted scones, chicken apple sausage, hash browns topped with salmon and cr. (USA Today -- Life)
Tioga farm festival to begin Sep 10, 2009
Tonic Sol Fa has shared the stage with a wide variety of acts, ranging from Jay Leno and Weird Al Yankovic, to Jeff Foxworthy and Bobcat Goldthawait. Grubb said they're thrilled to have obtained such a quality act for the 50th annual festival. (Williston Daily Herald, ND)
Kids find fun, food Sep 4, 2009
While the Electric Blue DJ Service pumped out food related music to eat to, Weird Al Yankovic s Eat It, Bruce Springsteen s Hungry Heart and Duran Duran s Hungry Like the Wolf to name a few, the competitors shoved as many hot dogs down their gullets as possible. The first event was for the younger set, from ages eight to 14. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Homer Simpson to lead Chicken Dance at Oktoberfest Aug 18, 2009
Homer Simpson joins an all-star cast of celebrities who have served as the grand marshal and led the World's Largest Chicken Dance, including the Crown Prince of Bavaria, trumpeter Al Hirt, Weird Al Yankovic, Davy Jones, Tony Orlando, Verne Troyer (a. ka. (FOX19.com, OH)
Nathan Brown Nobody likes to admit they are getting old, but in football terms anyone over 30 is considered a veteran. Read more Aug 2, 2009
Theme tunes, if the AFL was a musical - RFNews - realfooty. Arguably the best rock and roll band in history, the Rolling Stones are still to get the respect they deserve from some players at the Richmond Football Club. (The Age, Australia)
Prince Takes Over MTV For 1984 'Purple Rain' Premiere Jul 28, 2009
We take a look back at the premiere (and afterparty) of Prince's groundbreaking film. Prince attends the "Purple Rain" premiere in L.A. on July 27, 1984 ( MTV News ). (VHI.com -- Music News)
RiffTrax Live: Plan 9 from Outer Space One-Night Event Beams onto the Big Screen with Hilarious Commentary Provided by the Stars of Mystery Science Theater 3000 Jul 24, 2009
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Lip sync contest is an entertaining part of Zearing Days celebration Jul 24, 2009
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Pop Quiz: Asher Roth Jul 19, 2009
Sunday, July 19, 2009. Asher Roth keeps it real. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Video: Weird Al Yankovic takes on Jungle Cruise with 'Skipper Dan' Jul 16, 2009
Orlando Sentinel - Weird Al Yankovic takes on Jungle Cruise with 'Skipper Dan' by ... Weird Al Yankovic takes on Jungle Cruise with 'Skipper Dan ... In case you haven't seen or heard it: Weird Al Yankovic takes on the Jungle Cruise with "Skipper Dan." I like how he rhymes "12 Angry Men" with "again and again and again and again and again and again and again.". (FOX61, CT)
EDITORIAL: The high price of fame, riches Jul 10, 2009
If they knew his music at all, their introduction is as likely to have come from a Weird Al Yankovic song parody than from the Michael Jackson original. Yet Jackson s fame seemed to grow as his musical presence receded. (Melrose Free Press, MA)
Green Day Release First Three 'Rock Band' Songs Jul 9, 2009
Songs in the game from 21st Century Breakdown include 'Know Your Enemy. " drummer Tre Cool laughed. "I think it was like 'Madden One' or 'Madden Two' or something. (VHI.com -- Music News)
• Church news Jul 4, 2009
ApologetiX specializes in biblical parodies of rock hits from yesterday and today, including everything from Elvis to Eminem - kind of like Weird Al Yankovic meets Billy Graham. The group received the Alternative Artist of the Year and Alternative Song of the Year awards from the American Christian Music awards program in September 2004 and, in 2005, the Best Album Award in Christianity Today's 2005 Choice Christian Music Awards program. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Jerome Christenson: Glad I have nothing in common with King of Pop Jul 2, 2009
If it wasn t for Weird Al Yankovic, I couldn t whistle a note he sang after Nixon left the White House. I was no fan, but TV snippets and the old People magazines in the dentist s office told me more than I needed to know about this new-crowned King of Pop. While the Reagan recession offered so many farm families the opportunity to explore new lines of work, Jacko couldn t find banks big enough to hold all his money. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Blame it on fame Jun 28, 2009
Comedians like Weird Al Yankovic and Lenny Henry certainly had a field day with spoofs of Bad. Off the edge. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Mariah Carey, Fall Out Boy, More Score Hits With Michael Jackson Covers Jun 28, 2009
Artists from Alien Ant Farm to Amy Winehouse have had success with their versions of MJ's classics. " Irish boy band Boyzone covered another early Jackson hit, "Ben" on their second album, 1993's three-times platinum A Different Beat. And both Ashanti and Brandy recorded versions of another early hit, "Rock With You. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Michael Jackson's Video Co-Stars: From Eddie Murphy To Marlon Brando Jun 28, 2009
When the King of Pop asked for a cameo, stars came running. " And then, of course, there's the video for "Liberian Girl," which features a galaxy of stars of the era (a partial list: Paula Abdul, Dan Aykroyd, Richard Dreyfuss, Corey Feldman, Debbie Gibson, Danny Glover, Whoopi Goldberg, Sherman Hemsley, Don King, Olivia Newton-John, Steven Spielberg, John Travolta, Billy Dee Williams and "Weird Al" Yankovic). In 1991, Jackson returned with his Dangerous album, and the first video, "Black or... (VHI.com -- Music News)
Amanda Jacobs: Brushes with fame Jun 26, 2009
I ve also met Weird Al Yankovic twice, but you don t need to worry about the circumstances behind that. I may or may not have been a huge Weird Al fan in middle school, and I may or may not have waited in line to see him at Sam Goody and been to more than one of his concerts. (Medfield Press, MA)
All Right, Stop. The "White Folks Can't Rap" Joke Is Getting Really Old. Jun 18, 2009
Weird Al Yankovic has been working the hip-hop for. Every time Saturday Night Live's writers are stuck, they disgorge a bit like "." ("My name is Sarah Palin/ You all know me/ Vice-prezzy nominee/ Of the GOP.") On YouTube, you can watch endless variations on the theme: white dudes rapping about about their , about their inability to "," about , about , about. (Slate)
Sasha Frere-Jones: Thirty years of Sonic Youth. Jun 17, 2009
Weird Al Yankovic sings about Craigslist. isn t concerned about rising interest rates. (New Yorker)
Just the ticket: Who was the best in Siouxland? May 31, 2009
Weird Al Yankovic had his moments but he wasn't as consistently funny as Rodney. Even when he talked about his wife asking for a kidney, he knew where to look for the laughs. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Rob Zombie Talks Return To 'Halloween' Series With 'H2' May 23, 2009
Rob Zombie Talks Return To 'Halloween' Series With 'H2. Director says lead characters are 'dark and damaged. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Kevin Frisch: Another old-time radio voice fades away May 15, 2009
The Dr. Demento Show combined off-beat artists of yore, like Spike Jones and his City Slickers, with modern parodists ( Weird Al Yankovic got his big break on the show). Even that radio rarity Frank Zappa made the doctor s playlist. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
A new web series looks back May 9, 2009
Soon after, I would awake on weekends to the sound of the kids downloading every tune ever toyed with by Weird Al Yankovic. That little app brought it out into the open and we're still seeing the effects today, observes Michael Snider, editor of Globetechnology. (Globe and Mail)
True obsessions May 6, 2009
For some consumers, branding is life. Here are portraits of people who take their favorite products very, very seriously. (CNN -- Money)
Coachella music fest flies high Apr 20, 2009
By Mario Anzuoni, Reuters. M.I.A. performs at the Coachella Music Festival in Indio, Calif. (USA Today -- Life)
Energized Paul McCartney opens Coachella Apr 19, 2009
Its an emotional day for me, singer says in remembering late wife, Linda. Chris Pizzello / APPaul McCartney performs during his headlining set on the first day of the Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival in Indio, Calif. (MSNBC -- News)
