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Weird Al Announces Live Comedy Central Special, More Fun Stuff

By John Barrett at 3:18 PM on September 26, 2011

Everyone's favorite musical satirist "Weird Al" Yankovic hasn't had a cable special in over a decade, but the comedy-polka-rocker just announced his triumphant return to television. The hour-long special's official title is "Weird Al" Yankovic Live! — The Alpocalypse Tour and is slated for broadcast on Comedy Central at 9 p.m. on Oct. 1. read more

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10 Musicians with Uncanny Celebrity Doppelgangers

By John Barrett at 9:27 AM on September 14, 2011

Here are 10 musicians who have us seeing double. read more

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Update: Lady Gaga Approves Weird Al Parody

By Wyndham Wyeth at 5:29 PM on April 20, 2011

Update: In a statement on Weird Al’s blog, the parody singer announced that Lady Gaga has approved the use of her song for his forthcoming album. As it turns out, Gaga never even knew about the song until news of the rejection got back to her. Her manager denied the use before Gaga ever got a chance to listen to it.... read more

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"Weird Al" Yankovic Unveils Tour Dates

By Nathan Spicer at 9:00 AM on February 23, 2011

“Weird Al” Yankovic has posted tour dates, most likely to promote his forthcoming album, “which will hopefully be out sometime this year,” according to his site.... read more

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Fourteen Hilarious Valentine's Day Tweets

By Bo Moore at 1:12 PM on February 14, 2011

Valentine’s Day is upon us. A time of joy and celebration for those of us sitting in happy coupledom, and a time of angst and bitterness for those of us forever alone. What better way to celebrate than a list of hilarious tweets from musicians, comedians and various other people worthy of note? Check out 14 of the funniest we could find on Twitter below:... read more

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"Weird Al" Yankovic has a Book and an Album on the Way

By Nathan Spicer at 6:00 PM on February 3, 2011

Rolling Stone reports that “Weird Al” Yankovic is “dangerously close” to finishing his 13th studio album and about to release his first children’s book.... read more

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"Weird Al" Yankovic Announces First UK Tour

By Bonnie Stiernberg at 2:00 PM on October 5, 2010

It’s hard to believe, but our British brethren have never had the pleasure of hearing classics like “Amish Paradise” and “Like a Surgeon” live.... read more

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"Weird Al" Yankovic Talks New Album, ATP, Upcoming Children's Book

By Travis Atria at 7:30 AM on July 28, 2010

“Weird Al" Yankovic must be taken seriously... read more

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"Weird Al" Plays a Tiny Desk Concert for NPR

By Kasia Pilat at 2:30 PM on June 23, 2010

“Like a Surgeon.” “Eat It.” “Amish Paradise.” These are just three of the countless, iconic rock parodies immortalized by the master of all that is rock parody, “Weird Al” Yankovic. Now, (finally, right?) you can see and hear Yankovic performing three of his hits at a Tiny Desk Concert he recently did for NPR.... read more

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