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Weird Al Yankovic says <i>Bohemian Rhapsody</i> inspired him to go for <i>Weird</i>

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Weird Al Yankovic says Bohemian Rhapsody inspired him to go for Weird

Weird Al says Bryan Singer's 2018 Queen biopic made him realize: "Okay, well, maybe I can do a biopic but just like,…

Hattie Lindert

PublishedMay 26, 2023

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R.I.P. Gallagher, legendary prop comedian

Gallagher, who toured as a prop comedian for decades and had 12 hourlong Showtime specials, died at age 76

Mary Kate Carr

PublishedNovember 11, 2022

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MusicBest Of

"Weird Al" Yankovic's most essential songs: 25 stinging satires that still endure

From "Eat It" to "Amish Paradise," we're counting down Weird Al's best pop parodies from the last 40 years

Stephen Thomas Erlewine

PublishedNovember 7, 2022

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Weird Al releases new song, soundtrack album for <i>Weird</i>

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Weird Al releases new song, soundtrack album for Weird

The new single, "Now You Know," serves as the end credits for the Daniel Radcliffe-starring biopic parody

William Hughes

PublishedNovember 4, 2022

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Doing "alpha-nerd stuff" in front of Rihanna may have landed Daniel Radcliffe the lead in <i>Weird </i>

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Doing "alpha-nerd stuff" in front of Rihanna may have landed Daniel Radcliffe the lead in Weird

In a new interview, Weird Al Yankovic tells The A.V. Club that he knew he and Radcliffe were "kindred spirits" when…

Hattie Lindert

PublishedNovember 4, 2022

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TVWhat To Watch

6 things you have to watch on TV this weekend

Gear up for new movies starring Millie Bobby Brown, Jennifer Lawrence, and Daniel Radcliffe, plus George Lopez's…

Saloni Gajjar

PublishedNovember 4, 2022

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<i>Weird: The Al Yankovic Story</i> works best when living up to its title

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Weird: The Al Yankovic Story works best when living up to its title

Starring Daniel Radcliffe as "Weird Al" Yankovic and Evan Rachel Wood as Madonna, the song parodist's life story…

Brett Buckalew

PublishedNovember 2, 2022

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From <i>Wakanda Forever</i> to <i>Weird: The Al Yankovic Story</i>, November is moviegoing month

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From Wakanda Forever to Weird: The Al Yankovic Story, November is moviegoing month

Prestige cinema like The Fabelmans, She Said, and Bones And All arrive, but of course, this month is all about Black…

Jack Smart,

Scott Huver,

Emma Keates,

Brent Simon,

Cindy White,

Luke Y. Thompson,

Mark Keizer,

Ian Spelling,

and Matthew Jackson

PublishedOctober 27, 2022

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10 books you should read in November, including Steve Martin's <i>Number One Is Walking</i> and Bob Dylan's <i>Philosophy Of Modern Song</i>

BooksPreview

10 books you should read in November, including Steve Martin's Number One Is Walking and Bob Dylan's Philosophy Of Modern Song

Also check out Lights, Camera, Accordion! Eye-popping Photographs Of "Weird Al" Yankovic, a comics anthology, and…

Cat Auer

PublishedOctober 26, 2022

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All 13 <i>Halloween</i> movies ranked, from worst to best

FilmFeatures

All 13 Halloween movies ranked, from worst to best

You may be able to guess which installment lands in the top spot, but how do the rest of the many Halloween films…

Brian Collins

PublishedOctober 14, 2022

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5 big takeaways from New York Comic Con 2022

This year's NYCC served up details on Netflix's Wednesday, Mindy Kaling's Velma series, and a lovely tribute to Hallo…

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PublishedOctober 10, 2022

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R.I.P. comedian and "Love Goddess" Judy Tenuta

The veteran comic, known for her oddball deliveries, brutal insults, and accordion-accompanied songs, was 72

William Hughes

PublishedOctober 6, 2022

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Mindy Kaling suits up as <i>Velma </i>in the teaser for HBO Max's animated series

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Mindy Kaling suits up as Velma in the teaser for HBO Max's animated series

At its New York Comic Con debut, Mindy Kaling touted her Velma animated series as the perfect companion to HBO Max's …

Saloni Gajjar

PublishedOctober 6, 2022

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In more <i>Weird</i> news, Evan Rachel Wood says her version of Madonna is a "sociopath"

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In more Weird news, Evan Rachel Wood says her version of Madonna is a "sociopath"

Wood will portray a "truly insane" version of Madonna in Weird: The Al Yankovic Story

Emma Keates

PublishedOctober 6, 2022

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The real "Weird Al" Yankovic is admittedly shocked his lawyers let him make his fake biopic

The master parodist has only 18 days on set to make his magnum opus

Emma Keates

PublishedSeptember 8, 2022

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The master of parodies takes on the biopic in the trailer for <i>Weird: The Al Yankovic Story</i>

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The master of parodies takes on the biopic in the trailer for Weird: The Al Yankovic Story

Daniel Radcliffe stars as the musician alongside Evan Rachel Wood and Rainn Wilson

Gabrielle Sanchez

PublishedAugust 29, 2022

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Beck wishes he had let "Weird Al" Yankovic parody "Loser"

The proposed spoof would have been called "Schmoozer"

Katie Chow

PublishedJune 30, 2022

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Evan Rachel Wood previews her mean Madonna impression ahead of the "Weird Al" Yankovic biopic

Weird: The Al Yankovic Story is set to premiere on Roku this fall

Hattie Lindert

PublishedJune 24, 2022

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“Weird Al” Yankovic to jump from funny songs to funny pages in upcoming graphic novel

The Illustrated Al: The Songs of “Weird Al” Yankovic will be written by Al and illustrated by a host of artists

Matt Schimkowitz

PublishedMay 25, 2022

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Of course the trailer for Roku’s “Weird Al” biopic is itself a parody of biopic trailers

The first trailer for Weird, starring Daniel Radcliffe as the song parody master, is now available

Sam Barsanti

PublishedMay 3, 2022

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