“Weird Al” Yankovic – Consequence https://consequence.net Music, Film, TV and Pop Culture News for the Mainstream and Underground Wed, 13 Dec 2023 18:54:41 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.3.2 https://consequence.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/cropped-correct-blue.jpg?quality=80&w=32 “Weird Al” Yankovic – Consequence https://consequence.net 32 32 “Weird Al” Yankovic Explains Why You Want to Win His “Biopic” on Blu-ray https://consequence.net/2023/12/weird-the-al-yankovic-story-giveaway/ https://consequence.net/2023/12/weird-the-al-yankovic-story-giveaway/#respond Tue, 12 Dec 2023 17:00:09 +0000 https://consequence.net/?p=1344971 The home release includes audio commentary from Yankovic and the director: "Eric and I both had a lot to say."

“Weird Al” Yankovic Explains Why You Want to Win His “Biopic” on Blu-ray
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Exciting news: Consequence is giving away 4K UHD/Blu-ray copies of Weird: The Al Yankovic Story to three lucky readers! To enter, use the widget below or click here. Entries will be closed January 6th, 2024.  “Weird Al” Yankovic is aware that there are some folks who, after watching Weird: The…

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Weekly News Roundup: December 1st-7th, 2023 https://consequence.net/video/weekly-news-roundup-dec-1-7-2023/ https://consequence.net/video/weekly-news-roundup-dec-1-7-2023/#respond Sat, 09 Dec 2023 01:00:31 +0000 https://consequence.net/?post_type=video&p=1344417 From Consequence's Annual Report to a new tour from Limp Bizkit with... Corey Feldman?

Weekly News Roundup: December 1st-7th, 2023
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Though the year is wrapping up, schools are readying to close, and breaks are on the horizon, the news cycle never stops! Fresh stories are coming at us from all directions, and in case you missed any, we have you covered with the latest Weekly Roundup. But first, it’s time…

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“Weird Al” Yankovic on Viral Spotify Comments: There’s a Reason Why I Don’t Release Albums Anymore https://consequence.net/2023/12/weird-al-yankovic-spotify-comments/ https://consequence.net/2023/12/weird-al-yankovic-spotify-comments/#respond Thu, 07 Dec 2023 19:28:03 +0000 https://consequence.net/?p=1343950 "I make closer to $12 than what they think I'm getting," the iconic performer says.

“Weird Al” Yankovic on Viral Spotify Comments: There’s a Reason Why I Don’t Release Albums Anymore
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“Weird Al” Yankovic didn’t anticipate going viral over his recent contribution to the 2023 Spotify Wrapped campaign, because in his words, “I just did it as a goof.” “My manager said, ‘Hey, Spotify wants you to make a 30-second video for them to thank your listeners this year.’ So I…

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https://consequence.net/2023/12/weird-al-yankovic-spotify-comments/feed/ 0 Liz Shannon Miller "I make closer to $12 than what they think I'm getting" Weird Al Yankovic
“Weird Al” Yankovic Blasts Spotify Payouts in Video Recorded for Spotify: Watch https://consequence.net/2023/11/weird-al-yankovic-blasts-spotify-wrapped-video/ https://consequence.net/2023/11/weird-al-yankovic-blasts-spotify-wrapped-video/#respond Thu, 30 Nov 2023 15:51:47 +0000 https://consequence.net/?p=1342044 Yankovic called out Spotify's royalty payout model in a video thanking his biggest listeners.

“Weird Al” Yankovic Blasts Spotify Payouts in Video Recorded for Spotify: Watch
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Leave it to “Weird Al” Yankovic to take a jab at Spotify itself in a video recorded for Spotify Wrapped, the streaming platform’s annual deep dive into the listening habits of each of its subscribers. As shared by fans on social media, Yankovic blasted Spotify’s meager payout model in a…

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https://consequence.net/2023/11/weird-al-yankovic-blasts-spotify-wrapped-video/feed/ 0 Eddie Fu "It’s my understanding that I had over 80 million streams on Spotify this year. So, if I’m doing the math right that means I earned $12" weird al yankovic blasts spotify
Paramore, Japanese Breakfast, and “Weird Al” Yankovic Lead New Yorker Festival 2023 Lineup https://consequence.net/2023/08/paramore-japanese-breakfast-and-weird-al-yankovic-lead-new-yorker-festival-2023-lineup/ https://consequence.net/2023/08/paramore-japanese-breakfast-and-weird-al-yankovic-lead-new-yorker-festival-2023-lineup/#respond Tue, 01 Aug 2023 19:26:49 +0000 https://consequence.net/?p=1311776 The wide-ranging event takes place October 6th-8th at various venues in New York City.

Paramore, Japanese Breakfast, and “Weird Al” Yankovic Lead New Yorker Festival 2023 Lineup
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The 2023 New Yorker Festival is going down October 6th-8th across New York City, and the wide-ranging event — which celebrates music, film, books, food, theater, and more — has just revealed its initial lineup, featuring Paramore, “Weird Al” Yankovic, Michelle Zauner of Japanese Breakfast, and comedian Ziwe. The evening…

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https://consequence.net/2023/08/paramore-japanese-breakfast-and-weird-al-yankovic-lead-new-yorker-festival-2023-lineup/feed/ 0 Abby Jones The wide-ranging event takes place October 6th-8th new yorker festival lineup
The Muppets Mayhem Trailer Reveals Stacked Roster of Guest Stars: Watch https://consequence.net/2023/04/the-muppets-mayhem-trailer-watch/ https://consequence.net/2023/04/the-muppets-mayhem-trailer-watch/#respond Wed, 12 Apr 2023 14:34:22 +0000 https://consequence.net/?p=1285555 "Weird Al" Yankovic, Tommy Lee, Lil Nas X, Chris Stapleton, and Kevin Smith will appear in the series.

The Muppets Mayhem Trailer Reveals Stacked Roster of Guest Stars: Watch
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Disney+ has released the trailer for The Muppets Mayhem one month ahead of its release date, revealing that the musical series will feature a stacked list of guest stars including “Weird Al” Yankovic, Tommy Lee, Lil Nas X, Chris Stapleton, Kevin Smith, and many more. The show revolves around The Muppets’…

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https://consequence.net/2023/04/the-muppets-mayhem-trailer-watch/feed/ 0 Eddie Fu Including "Weird Al" Yankovic, Tommy Lee, Lil Nas X, Chris Stapleton, Kevin Smith, and more muppets mayhem trailer
“Weird Al” Yankovic on Re-Recording His Classics and Landing Those Cameos for Parody Biopic https://consequence.net/video/weird-al-yankovic-interview-biopic/ https://consequence.net/video/weird-al-yankovic-interview-biopic/#respond Wed, 07 Dec 2022 17:10:47 +0000 https://consequence.net/?post_type=video&p=1258950 Al Yankovic also talks Daniel Radcliffe, his first accordion, and playing Carnegie Hall.

“Weird Al” Yankovic on Re-Recording His Classics and Landing Those Cameos for Parody Biopic
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When it was first announced that Daniel Radcliffe was to play “Weird Al” Yankovic in a biopic, you could sense people weren’t sure what was happening. Was it a brilliant casting choice, or a strange attempt at “prestige” filmmaking? You’d think the trailer for Weird: The Al Yankovic Story would…

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Is Anything in Weird: The Al Yankovic Story True? https://consequence.net/2022/11/weird-al-movie-fact-check-daniel-radcliffe/ https://consequence.net/2022/11/weird-al-movie-fact-check-daniel-radcliffe/#respond Fri, 04 Nov 2022 15:40:59 +0000 https://consequence.net/?p=1252286 Believe it or not, there are a few kernels of truth in the over-the-top biopic parody.

Is Anything in Weird: The Al Yankovic Story True?
Liz Shannon Miller

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Look, the whole point of Weird: The Al Yankovic Story is that it’s the “Weird” Al Yankovic approach to biopics — which is to say, a gleeful parody that refuses to take itself seriously and makes a ton of shit up. So very little about the movie should be considered…

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https://consequence.net/2022/11/weird-al-movie-fact-check-daniel-radcliffe/feed/ 0 Liz Shannon Miller Liz Shannon Miller The over-the-top biopic parody does contain a few kernels of truth weird al movie fact check yankovic fact check story roku true false what's real accurate fact fiction
Weird: The Al Yankovic Story Shines Thanks to a Deadpan Daniel Radcliffe: Review https://consequence.net/2022/11/weird-the-al-yankovic-story-review-daniel-radcliffe/ https://consequence.net/2022/11/weird-the-al-yankovic-story-review-daniel-radcliffe/#respond Fri, 04 Nov 2022 15:30:08 +0000 https://consequence.net/?p=1242139 The unapologetically ridiculous, over-the-top, genuinely hilarious romp arrives on the Roku Channel this November.

Weird: The Al Yankovic Story Shines Thanks to a Deadpan Daniel Radcliffe: Review
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This review was originally published as part of our coverage of the 2022 Toronto International Film Festival. The Pitch: Based on the 100% true story of comedian/musician/renegade polka king’s rapid rise to superstardom, Weird: The Al Yankovic Story is an “unflinching” look at “Weird” Al Yankovic’s chaotic life. From his…

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“Weird Al” Yankovic Reveals Biopic Soundtrack, Featuring New Song “Now You Know”: Stream https://consequence.net/2022/11/weird-al-yankovic-soundtrack-now-you-know-stream/ https://consequence.net/2022/11/weird-al-yankovic-soundtrack-now-you-know-stream/#respond Fri, 04 Nov 2022 12:12:43 +0000 https://consequence.net/?p=1252287 The soundtrack for  Weird: The Al Yankovic Story also includes newly recorded versions of classic songs.

“Weird Al” Yankovic Reveals Biopic Soundtrack, Featuring New Song “Now You Know”: Stream
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“Weird Al” Yankovic’s biopic Weird: The Al Yankovic Story is streaming on the Roku Channel as of today. To accompany the film, “Weird Al” has released a companion soundtrack featuring newly recorded versions of his classic tracks as well as a new song called “Now You Know.” Stream it below. “Now You…

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https://consequence.net/2022/11/weird-al-yankovic-soundtrack-now-you-know-stream/feed/ 0 Carys Anderson Carys Anderson The OST for  Weird: The Al Yankovic Story also includes newly recorded versions of classic songs weird al yankovic now you know weird the al yankovic story soundtrack artwork
Kurt Vile Performs “Hey Like a Child” on Seth Meyers: Watch https://consequence.net/2022/11/kurt-vile-hey-like-a-child-seth-meyers-watch/ https://consequence.net/2022/11/kurt-vile-hey-like-a-child-seth-meyers-watch/#respond Thu, 03 Nov 2022 14:14:42 +0000 https://consequence.net/?p=1252095 "Weird Al" Yankovic and Daniel Radcliffe also appeared on the talk show to discuss Yankovic's new biopic.

Kurt Vile Performs “Hey Like a Child” on Seth Meyers: Watch
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Kurt Vile and his band The Violators swung by Late Night with Seth Meyers on Wednesday, November 2nd to perform “Hey Like a Child,” a cut from his latest album, (watch my moves). Watch a replay of the performance below. The Philadelphia slacker king took the stage wearing his signature flannel and…

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How Weird: The Al Yankovic Story Landed Those Incredible Cameos https://consequence.net/2022/10/weird-al-movie-cameos-director-interview/ https://consequence.net/2022/10/weird-al-movie-cameos-director-interview/#respond Mon, 31 Oct 2022 15:49:45 +0000 https://consequence.net/?p=1249525 Here are details on some of the film's most notable cameos, from Patton Oswalt to Michael McKean, and who Aaron Paul would have played but for COVID.

How Weird: The Al Yankovic Story Landed Those Incredible Cameos
Liz Shannon Miller

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Weird: The Al Yankovic Story is packed with more cameos than you can count on first viewing, as the “Weird” Al Yankovic-style approach to creating a musical biopic (i.e. — a parody of biopics) was able to lean heavily on the iconic musician’s address book to bring in big names.…

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How To Watch Weird: The Al Yankovic Story https://consequence.net/2022/10/weird-al-yankovic-story-where-to-watch/ https://consequence.net/2022/10/weird-al-yankovic-story-where-to-watch/#respond Mon, 24 Oct 2022 20:00:16 +0000 https://consequence.net/?p=1249153 On November 4th, the Roku Channel will get a little weird.

How To Watch Weird: The Al Yankovic Story
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Given the recent uptick in musician-related biopics, it’s only fitting for a performer of “Weird Al” Yankovic’s acclaim to be next in line. But in typical Weird Al fashion, this “documentary” will have a satirical approach to the parody singer’s career. With Eric Appel taking on director duties for the…

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“Weird Al” Yankovic, Thomas Lennon, and Mike Schleibaum Discuss GWAR’s Stage Show in This Is GWAR Bonus Clip: Exclusive https://consequence.net/2022/10/this-is-gwar-bonus-clip-weird-al-yankovic-watch/ https://consequence.net/2022/10/this-is-gwar-bonus-clip-weird-al-yankovic-watch/#respond Tue, 18 Oct 2022 14:29:03 +0000 https://consequence.net/?p=1248343 GWAR's live shows take the band "to a level of misery that almost no one is prepared to go."

“Weird Al” Yankovic, Thomas Lennon, and Mike Schleibaum Discuss GWAR’s Stage Show in This Is GWAR Bonus Clip: Exclusive
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The story of the iconic Scumdogs of the Universe known as GWAR is captured in their new documentary This Is GWAR, set for a physical and VOD release on October 25th. In anticipation, Consequence is premiering an exclusive clip taken from the Blu-Ray and DVD bonus material. In the clip, comedic actor…

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https://consequence.net/2022/10/this-is-gwar-bonus-clip-weird-al-yankovic-watch/feed/ 0 Jonah Krueger "GWAR takes it on themselves to take it to a level of misery that almost no one is prepared to go," Schleibaum said this is gwar bonus clip
Mindy Kaling’s Animated Velma Series Casts Sam Richardson, Constance Wu, “Weird Al” Yankovic, and More https://consequence.net/2022/10/mindy-kaling-velma-scooby-doo-series-cast-hbo-max/ https://consequence.net/2022/10/mindy-kaling-velma-scooby-doo-series-cast-hbo-max/#respond Thu, 06 Oct 2022 20:01:38 +0000 https://consequence.net/?p=1246330 Kaling will voice the eponymous character, with Richardson as Shaggy and Wu as Daphne.

Mindy Kaling’s Animated Velma Series Casts Sam Richardson, Constance Wu, “Weird Al” Yankovic, and More
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Just a few days after Velma was confirmed (again) to be a lesbian in an upcoming Scooby-Doo! movie, Mindy Kaling has unveiled the cast for her HBO Max adult animated series starring the Mystery Inc. member. During a panel at New York Comic Con (via Variety) on Thursday, October 6th,…

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https://consequence.net/2022/10/mindy-kaling-velma-scooby-doo-series-cast-hbo-max/feed/ 0 Eddie Fu The Scooby-Doo protagonist will be voiced by Kaling, with Richardson as Shaggy and Wu as Daphne mindy kaling velma cast scooby doo series