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Here are Christmas songs that oppos the festive season's joyous feel with their dark and satirical content. -
‘Weird Al’ Yankovic on How He Helped Get ‘Jeopardy!’ Back on the Air, 40 Years Ago
A new pop-cuture spinoff of 'Jeopardy!' is in the works, and "This Greg Kihn Band parody inspired a reboot of the original game show in 1984" might soon be one of its answers. -
From Weird Al Yankovic to Bo Burnham: Why Music-Comedy Works EVERY TIME!
Music-comedy is an incredibly niche world, but once you are in it, you understand why everyone there is absolutely obsessed. -
'Weird Al' Yankovic Retiring? Singer Reveals His Future in Creating Parody Songs
"Weird Al" Yankovic rose to fame even more because of his comedy songs and hilarious parodies.#WeirdAlYankovic -
Songs Inspired by the Star Wars Franchise
As fans observe Star Wars Day on May 4, based on the pun "May the fourth (force) be with you," here are some songs inspired by the all-reaching, ever-expanding Star Wars universe. -
"Weird Al" Yankovic Set to Play Southern Rock Star Ted Nugent in the Return of "Reno 911!"
The upcoming return of comedy series "Reno 911!" has implemented "Mandatory Fun" as it recently tapped parody music legend "Weird Al" Yankovic in a guest role as the southern music icon and conservative Ted Nugent. -
Prince Never Allowed 'Weird Al' Yankovic to Parody His Songs
"Weird Al" Yankovic recently revealed that Prince always turned him down when it comes to his parody covers. According to the "Tacky" artist, he never got the "Purple Rain" singer's permission to perform his hits. -
April Fool's Day: 7 Best Musical Parody Acts of All Time
No joking -- these are the best parody acts of all time! April Fool's Day can be a bit of a tough time to be on the Internet. From real stories about a Hamburger Helper mixtape to fake stories about a Gwen Stefani pregnancy or a new Jay Z album, it's hard to know what is true out there. -
Weird Al Yankovic Announces Massive North American 'Mandatory Fun' Tour
Weird Al Yankovic is going on tour this summer - and it's mandatory that you be there. Following the release of his hilarious 2014 album Mandatory Fun, on Tuesday (Feb. 23), the "Word Crimes" singer announced an incredibly extensive 77-date tour. -
Weird Al is the New 'Comedy Bang! Bang!' Bandleader [LISTEN] Announced on Latest Podcast
IFC's hit variety series Comedy Bang! Bang! has found a bandleader replacement for Kid Cudi, who was seen in his last episode last month. As if the show starring host Scott Aukerman and a slew of celebrity guests in bizarre situations couldn't get any better, the one and only Weird Al Yankovic has signed on as the latest bandleader, the third in the show's history. Aukerman and Yankovic announced this news on a recent episode of the podcast version of the show. You can have a listen to this announcement below. -
Traveling Wilburys' 'Handle With Care' Revived By Britt Daniel, Wayne Coyne, Brandon Flowers
A band of unlikely collaborators - Bob Dylan, Jeff Lynn, Tom Petty, Roy Orbison and George Harrison - once joined together to make what is nothing less than the world's finest supergroup ever, The Traveling Wilburys. Now, for the upcoming concert and film 'George Fest: A Night to Celebrate the Music of George Harrison', another unlikely group of musicians have assembled. In advance of the film, the creators have released footage of Spoon's Britt Daniel, The Flaming Lips' Wayne Coyne, The Killer's Brandon Flowers, Norah Jones, Weird Al Yankovic, Harrison's son Dhani, and Big Black Delta's Jonathan Bates, among others, covering the Wilbury's "Handle With Care." -
'Smells Like Teen Spirit' is Most Popular Song In Music Says University Of London Study
A study conducted by the University of London has determined that "Smells Like Teen Spirit" by Nirvana is the most popular song in music. The pioneering track that ultimately defined the grunge movement of the 90s made it to the head of a list of the top 50 songs compiled by a team of researchers from Goldsmiths at the University of London, headed by computer scientist Dr. Mick Grierson, who is also a musician.
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