Humble beginnings: Did you know that prior to his career-defining role as “Weird Al” Yankovic, actor Daniel Radcliffe appeared in a number of movies about a boy wizard, in which he played the title character?
#MovieTrivia
I am profoundly sad to hear that after 67 years, MAD Magazine is ceasing publication. I can’t begin to describe the impact it had on me as a young kid – it’s pretty much the reason I turned out weird. Goodbye to one of the all-time greatest American institutions.
#ThanksMAD
The time has finally come… On Aug. 27 at 11:30 AM I’ll be getting my very own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame (6914 Hollywood Blvd., right across the street from the Chinese Theatre). The ceremony is FREE and open to the public, so come on down!!
I realize this doesn’t make me any different from 80% of the people currently living in Los Angeles, but I just finished writing a screenplay and I’m pretty excited about it.
#StrangerThings3
is the best season yet, and not just because Mr. Clarke is listening to “My Bologna” in episode 2 and Dustin is wearing a Weird Al T-shirt in episode 3. (Wait, no, that’s EXACTLY why.)
Imagine. She's got her Avengers candy bag. She's dressed up as The Wasp for Halloween, escorted by her father, Paul Rudd, who played Ant-Man, in the actual blockbuster film, Ant-Man and the Wasp.
But he's decided to go as Weird Al Yankovic
@bj_carter
@TheRokuChannel
Roku's working on it. In the meantime there's VPN (Very Probably No) way to watch it legally. I'm sure you have a TORRENT of other questions, but I have to move along, sorry.
Thanks to
@guywithfro
, 1st AD on the set of Curb Your Enthusiasm - he just sent me this sweet video of the exact moment when
@Lin_Manuel
and I both found out we were getting stars on the Walk of Fame.
Yes, I know there are a lot of horrible things going on in the world right now, but can we all just stop and take a moment to appreciate the fact that they’re finally coming out with an accordion emoji??
Now It Can Be Told: The gentleman who informed me and
@Lin_Manuel
that we were both getting stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame was none other than… Mr. Larry David.
With everything going on in the world right now, I figured it was the perfect time to upload this version of the "Fat" video with all the music stripped out.
There are MANY reasons why I wanted to cast Daniel Radcliffe in my movie, but this is what really clinched the deal for me. (He’s going to absolutely kill this.)
Some of you might not be aware of this, but when you vote, they give you a FREE STICKER. Not even kidding, they JUST GIVE IT TO YOU. You’d have to be a real IDIOT not to take advantage of this. Just sayin’.
So… I’ve got COVID. Don’t worry, I’m fine - I’m vaxxed and double-boosted and the symptoms are very mild. But of course this means I unfortunately need to cancel the next couple dates on my tour (Saginaw & Detroit). I’m deeply sorry - we will reschedule those shows ASAP.
Today my album Bad Hair Day was officially certified Double Platinum by the RIAA, 23 years after its release. Going to the DMV right now to change my drivers' license to read: Multi-Platinum Recording Artist Al Yankovic.
Streaming services typically don’t like to share data, but based on the online reaction I can only assume that EVERY SINGLE LIVING PERSON ON EARTH has now watched the movie. Over 8 billion views - that’s gotta be some kind of record!! Thanks, everybody!
#WEIRDTheAlYankovicStory