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Who knew all postgame interviews were so, well, predictable? Parody singer "Weird Al" Yankovic recently paired up with the one and only The Kicker to prove that by creating the below parody of the typical, standard and yes, boring, press conferences that occurs just after pretty much any sporting event. And perhaps the most shocking part? We've never seen the Mandatory Fun singer with short hair! Read More »
Weird Al Yankovic lent a supportive hand to a young girl who was being bullied for having a passion for all things 'Star Wars.' Read More »
What happens when you put the "Comedy Bang! Bang!" host and the "Mandatory Fun" artist in the same room together? In a laugh-out-loud email conversation, Scott Aukerman and "Weird Al" Yankovic dish on that time one of them met Prince, Pee-Wee-Herman, and superhero culture. Read More »
Above Average's hit web series Sound Advice starring Saturday Night Live's very own Vanessa Bayer – which now has a home on IFC's Comedy Crib – has just dropped a new video with guest "Weird Al" Yankovic. The new episode comes just after SNL released their 40th anniversary special. And in this newest piece from Janessa Slater (Bayer's character), the comedian discusses the success of Yankovic's newest album Mandatory Fun as well as the shock that he had a Grammy nomination. The two also joked about the fact that he's not a "legit musician" because he's never been addicted to drugs or alcohol. Read More »
Winner of the 2015 Grammy for Best Comedy Album, "Weird Al" Yankovic will serve as MAD Magazine's first-ever guest editor. The "Mandatory Fun" recording artist will continue to poke fun at popular culture, this time spoofing Alfred E. Neuman in the upcoming issue, "MAD" #533. Read More »
Well, it’s Black Friday and that can only mean one thing – the day for comedian Jimmy Pardo and his podcast Never Not Funny’s six annual 13-hour long Pardcast-a-Thon has finally arrived! Oh, sorry, were you thinking about Black Friday sales over a charitable telethon for Smile Train – a charity that helps children with cleft palates? Hmm… interesting perspective. Anyway, while a reported 96 million people will be busy shopping, a large number of others will find themselves at the Acme Theater in Los Angeles at 12 p.m. PT (3 p.m. ET) to sit down, donate some monies and watch Pardo and his co-host’s Matt Belknap and Pat Francis chat with an array of guests for 13 hours in an event consisting of stand up comedy, conversations and more! This year, the opening act for Conan O’Brien’s TBS series CONAN, plans to welcome in the likes of “Weird Al” Yankovic, Sarah Silverman, Scott Aukerman, Hangover star Zach Galifianakis, and MANY more, equaling over 30 guests, all there to support the wonderful cause. Read More »
Comedy legend Weird Al is now portraying a magical salesperson in a new holiday ad... and it's kinda great. Who else would be so suited to be a geeky, bonkers salesperson? Read More »
In honor of "the voice of 'Saturday Night Live,'" this is the perfect opportunity to check out what made Don Pardo such a memorable announcer for the radio age and the television variety sketch show. Not once did the longtime announcer ever lose his sense of humor before he passed way at the age of 96. Read More »
Weird Al Yankovic choked up in an interview with Tom Green after Tom presented him with the a framed copy of the Billboard chart that showed his 14th album, Mandatory Fun was at #1. Read More »
Weird Al Yankovic may be the king of parodies, but Saturday Night Live’s Jay Pharoah is getting to be pretty good! We’ve all had at least one bad kiss in life. Luckily, even our worst lip-lock isn’t as bad as the one Pharoah – famed for his impersonations of Denzel Washington and President Barack Obama – is talking about in his new Usher-inspired video for “Bad Kisser.” Read More »
Earlier this week, Eminem released the newest song from his highly-anticipated eighth studio record MMLP2 entitled "The Monster" (feat. Rihanna). The awesome rap track's since gone viral online. And in just a matter of days, Slim Shady's new album will officially hit stores (November 5, 2013 for those who didn't know). In the meantime, Mstars dug-up some epic video clips from Shady's earlier (and angrier) days. Do fans remember Weird Al Yankovic's mock interview with the "Rap God" for Al TV a few years back? Although totally fake, it's pretty entertaining... check it out! Read More »
Weird Al Yankovic's back... and he's currently working on a new album that's sure to be full of satirical wit and bravado! Get your accordion and polka shoes ready, Mstars fans! Read More »
Yesterday, musical funnyman/genius Weird Al Yankovic did a Reddit AMA (As Me Anything) in order to promote his new children’s book My New Teacher and Me! As is bound to happen when fans and Weird Al meet, things got a little silly. Read More »
