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Update on the Canadian Attempt for the Longest Concert Ever

March 27, 2017 Alan Cross 1 Comment Earl of Whitchurch, Epidemic Music Group, Gord Downie, Guinness, Stouffville

The short answer? They’re still going at the Earl of Whitchurch pub in Stouffville, Ontario. The music started at 7

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World Record Attempt: 24 Hours of Rapping by Murs

October 14, 2016October 13, 2016 Larry Lootsteen 0 Comments Guinness, Murs, Rap, World Record

LA-based Rapper Murs is attempting to set a new, and currently non-existent, Guinness World Record for rapping. He has to

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It’s Official: The Most Expensive Record Ever Sold Is…

September 2, 2016 Alan Cross 0 Comments Beatles, Guinness, Ringo Starr, White Album

Back in the day, trivia nerds like me eagerly awaited the publication of the annual Guinness Book of World Records.

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The Second-Best Beer Ad Ever

June 28, 2014 Alan Cross 0 Comments Beer, Garagista, Guinness, Hipsters

Beware, South African hipsters. (Via Brooklyn Vegan) What’s the best beer commercial of all time?  This one.

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The Backstage Project Podcast with Mark Silver focuses on the stories behind the biggest and best entertainment products, events, and companies. We go behind the scenes with amazing people who have done or are doing extraordinary things to entertain you, the audience. From sporting events to concerts, from cable tv to music apps; if it’s made an impact on the entertainment world, we cover it.

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