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Funny/Weird 

Ryan Reynolds produced this singing birthday wish to his buddy Rob McElhenney

April 15, 2023April 15, 2023 Alan Cross 0 Comments Birthday, Rob McElhenney, Ryan Reynolds, Wrexham

Lots of cameos, too, including people from their football team, Wrexham FC.

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Music History Music News 

Want to feel old? Frances Bean Cobain is now 30 years old

August 19, 2022August 19, 2022 Alan Cross 0 Comments Birthday, Courtney Love, Frances Bean Cobain, Kurt Cobain

Longtime Nirvana fans have watched Frances Bean Cobain, daughter of Kurt and Courtney, grow up. We’ve been talking about her

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Music News 

Ringo Starr’s birthday extravaganza extends to space this year

July 6, 2022July 7, 2022 Alan Cross 0 Comments Artemis, Beatles, Birthday, Ringo Starr, Space

At noon California time on Thursday, July 7, Ringo Starr, joined by friends and family, will make his annual “Peace

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Music History 

Madonna, the most influential female singer of the last half century, turns 60 today

August 16, 2018August 16, 2018 Alan Cross 0 Comments Birthday, Madonna

Whether you like her music or not, you must give Madonna respect. Her DNA and influence in music, fashion, female

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Music News 

Pile In The Backseat And Head To NYC For Joey Ramone’s Bday Bash

May 14, 2017May 14, 2017 Mathew Kahansky 0 Comments Bash, Birthday, Celebration, Joey, Lymphoma, New York City, Punk, Ramone

Looking for something to do this weekend? Why not rip down to New York City for Joey Ramone’s Birthday Bash

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Music News 

Today Is Dave Grohl’s Birthday. Even Kids in Ethiopia are Celebrating

January 14, 2016January 14, 2016 Alan Cross 0 Comments Birthday, Cover Version, Dave Grohl, Ethiopia, Foo Fighters, Peace Corps

Happy 47th birthday, Dave Grohl. This will warm your heart. Some kids at Yechila Secondary School in northern Ethiopia are learning

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Music News 

25 Years Ago Today, Pearl Jam Played Their First Gig. Watch It Now.

October 22, 2015October 23, 2015 Alan Cross 2 Comments 1990, Anniversary, Birthday, Concert, Off Ramp, Pearl Jam

On October 22, 1990, a new band called Mookie Blaylock took to the stage at a tiny Seattle club called

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Music History 

Happy 51st, Courtney Love

July 9, 2015July 9, 2015 Alan Cross 1 Comment Birthday, Courtney Love, Opinion, Ryan Jarman, The Cribs

Ever since I was called to testify against Courtney Love in her “twibel” trial last year (long, LONG story), we’ve

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Music News 

Happy Birthday, William Shatner!

March 22, 2015March 23, 2015 Alan Cross 0 Comments Birthday, Star Trek, William Shatner

Sunday (March 22) is William Shatner’s 84th birthday. Let’s send the Captain our regards whilst we have a listen to

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Cool! 

What Do You Get Bono For His Birthday – Well…

May 3, 2014 Larry Lootsteen 0 Comments Africa, Birthday, Bono, well

For the man who wants for nothing, this year marks the 12th annual “Build a Well For Bono’s Birthday” campaign.

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WTF? 

How to Celebrate Kim Il-Sung’s Birthday? By Breakdancing!

April 19, 2014April 18, 2014 Alan Cross 0 Comments Birthday, Dancing, Kim Il-Sung, North Korea

I’m fascinating by North Korea, hence by subscription to NKNews.org, a daily aggregation of stories coming out of that weird

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