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Television 

Ozzy’s latest commercial is for PlayStation. He’s gone all VR.

February 21, 2023February 21, 2023 Alan Cross 0 Comments Commercial, Ozzy, PlayStation

Ozzy may not be in the best of health, but he’s sure busy shooting TV commercials. Here’s his latest, this

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Television 

Dave Grohl’s Super Bowl commercial was all about Canada. And a little bit about Crown Royal.

February 13, 2023February 13, 2023 Alan Cross 0 Comments Commercial, Crown Royal, Dave Grohl, Donna Grantis, Super Bowl

Has Canada ever received this kind of shout-out in a Super Bowl? Thank you, Dave Grohl. Here are a few

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Television 

Here’s another music-themed Super Bowl commercial starring Jack Harlow, Elton John, and Missy Elliot

February 9, 2023February 9, 2023 Alan Cross 0 Comments Commercial, Doritos, Elton John, Jack Harlow, Missy Elliott, Super Bowl

Super Bowl LVII will feature a number of fun commercials featuring big-name musicians, including Dave Grohl and an ensemble piece

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Music News 

Here’s another teaser for Dave Grohl’s Super Bowl commercial for a Canadian whisky

February 4, 2023February 5, 2023 Alan Cross 1 Comment Commercial, Crown Royal, Dave Grohl, Foo Fighters, Super Bowl, Television

The Super Bowl is coming up in a week, so we’re starting to hear more about the big-money commercials that

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Music News 

It’s almost time for Super Bowl commercials–and Ozzy is back at it

January 26, 2023January 26, 2023 Alan Cross 0 Comments Commercial, Osbourne, Ozzy, Super Bowl

What would Super Bowl commercial season be without yet another ad starring Ozzy Osbourne? He, along with Joan Jett, have

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Gift Guide 

Members of Tool star in an Xmas commercial. No, really.

November 23, 2021November 23, 2021 Alan Cross 1 Comment Commercial, Cry Baby, Justin Chancellor, Tool, Wah-Wah

A Tool Christmas commercial? That doesn’t make any sense. Then again, it does if bassist Justin Chancellor is plugging his

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Music History Television 

Interesting Opinion: Was Lou Reed Alt-Rock’s First Sellout?

October 23, 2017March 19, 2019 Alan Cross 0 Comments Commercial, Honda, Lou Reed

It’s a generally accepted fact that the Velvet Underground was the first-ever alternative band. Now the Daily Beast brings up

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Music News 

Fall Out Boy’s Fidget Spinner Commercial

October 7, 2017October 6, 2017 Alan Cross 0 Comments Commercial, Fall Out Boy, Fidget Spinner

Aren’t we done with fidget spinners yet? At least Fall Out Boy had fun with the idea. Get yours for

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Television 

Watch Katy Perry’s Japanese Fabric Softener Commercial

September 11, 2017September 11, 2017 Alan Cross 0 Comments Cashing In, Commercial, Japan, Katy Perry, Selling Out

In the days before the Internet, big stars were lured to do TV commercials in Japan. They made big bucks

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Television 

Here is Your “Make Me Smile” Music Video for the Day

July 5, 2017 Alan Cross 0 Comments Commercial, Elvis, India

I gotta send this to my friend in Singapore who runs and import/export business for Indian food. This is an

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Music News 

This is One of the Most Clever Album Adverts in a Long Time. Nice Job, James Blunt.

March 14, 2017 Alan Cross 0 Comments Advert, Commercial, Humiliation, James Blunt, Shame

You may not be a James Blunt fan (but it’s okay if you are. Really.) but you have to admit

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