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Tag: Weird Al Yankovic

"Weird Al" Yankovic: Photo Credit: Sam Jones

“Weird Al” Yankovic Shares New ‘Polkamania!’ Medley (Featuring Hits By Taylor Swift, Luis Fonsi, Miley Cyrus, Lil Nas X And Many More)

July 20, 2024

“Weird Al” Yankovic celebrates ten-year anniversary of ‘Mandatory Fun’, with all-new polka medley, ‘Polkamania!’ The new single features a medley of major hits by Taylor Swift, Luis Fonsi, Miley Cyrus, Lil Nas X, Billie Eilish, Adele, Olivia Rodrigo, and many, many more.

Bare To Be Stupid: We Talk To The People Behind The Upcoming Documentary About A Troupe Of Burlesque Dancers Who Perform Exclusively To The Music Of “Weird Al” Yankovic

February 25, 2023

Lisa speaks with the people behind the upcoming film, ‘Showgals’ a serious look at the absurd world of the very first burlesque troupe devoted to “Weird Al” Yankovic.

Osaka Popstar – ‘Fish Heads’

October 18, 2018

John Cafiero and his band Osaka Popstar have worked with the cream of punk royalty: members of The Ramones, The Misfits, The Smithereens, and The Voidoids are just a few.

Mimi LaRue Is More Than Just ‘Product’ With Satirical Look at Life

May 4, 2016

Described as “what the love-child of Ali G and Lady Gaga would look and sound like”, Mimi LaRue is a satirist whose humorous takes on different genres are similar in style to Weird Al Yankovic – but more controversial.

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