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Chris Ford
Lost & Found: A Look Back at ‘Weird Al’ Yankovic’s Humble Yet Awesome Beginnings
A young "Weird Al" Yankovic, playing accordion barefoot in quilted velvet pants and a frizzy ball of hair, looked positively hip next to square extraordinaire Tom Snyder.
10 Funniest ‘Weird Al’ Videos
Given the cornucopia of new videos "Weird Al" Yankovic has given us from his new album, 'Mandatory Fun,' available on Amazon and iTunes, we thought now might be a good time to dig into his videolog and pick out our favorites.
The Geniuses Behind RiffTrax Talk Bad Movies and the Possibility of an MST3K Reboot
Not many people can say, "It's really, like, one of the worst things we've ever done" in reference to something they're proud of.
Lost & Found: Don’t Be That Creepy Guy at the Gym
Ladies have a difficult time at the gym dealing with guys who feel no compunction at staring at them.
Joel Hodgson Toys With Our Emotions, Hinting at ‘MST3K’ Reboot
Wired's new in-depth article about 'Mystery Science Theater 3000,' which featured a grown man and two robot puppets making fun of stunningly bad movies, rolls through the entire history of the iconic TV show.
Trailer for ‘Gone Girl’ Is As Subtle As a Kick to the Shins
Did Nick Dunne kill his wife in the upcoming movie 'Gone Girl'?
Pop Culture Will Eat Itself … on a Delicious Pizza
Restaurant owners have tried all sorts of tricks to get customers through their doors.
The Dude Himself, Jeff Bridges, to Headline Lebowski Fest
Jeff Bridges and his aptly named band the Abiders will be the headlining act at this year's Lebowski Fest in Los Anegels on April 25.
Dancing Spider-Man and Spider-Baby Is Today’s WTF Moment
Why is Spider-Man dancing with a tiny, fat-headed, baby version of himself in the middle of the street?
Thanks to Nirvana Fans, a Nirvana Musical Could Happen
Courtney Love, a constant source of entertaining news, told NME that she's reconsidering the possibility of producing a musical about her late husband, Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain.