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Movies 

So how did the filming of the Foo Fighters’ horror movie go? A bit sloppy, really.

February 18, 2022February 18, 2022 Alan Cross 0 Comments Foo Fighters, Jimmy Kimmel, Studio 666

The Foo Fighters’ are out plugging the release of their horror movie, Studio 666, which appears in theatres next Friday

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Television 

What if you were to turn Donald Trump’s tweets into a song?

January 24, 2019January 24, 2019 Alan Cross 0 Comments Donald Trump, Jimmy Kimmel, Leon Bridges

If the planet is lucky, we’re halfway through the Trump presidency. (If we’re super-lucky, we passed the halfway mark more

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Music News 

Dave Grohl’s latest role: SATAN!

December 20, 2018December 24, 2018 Alan Cross 0 Comments Billy Crystal, Dave Grohl, Jimmy Kimmel, Satan

The Nicest Man in Rock showed up on Jimmy Kimmel the other night playing Satan to Billy Crystal’s God. They

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Music News 

Random music news for Thursday, October 11, 2018

October 11, 2018October 11, 2018 Alan Cross 0 Comments Carpool Karaoke, Chris Cornell, Giorgio Moroder, Hedley, Jacob Hoggard, Jimmy Kimmel, Lady Gaga, Madonna, Nickelback, Quiet Magnet Coin, Soundgarden, VR

My neighbour has started to go crazy with Halloween. There are skeletons hanging from all the trees. Charming. And now,

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Music News 

Dave Grohl and Kristen Bell Mashed Up Metallica and Frozen. Damn, It Kinda Works

November 1, 2017 Alan Cross 0 Comments Dave Grohl, Jimmy Kimmel, Kristen Bell, Mashup

Dave Grohl was the guest host on Jimmy Kimmel Live last night, dressing up as a bearded David Letterman… …

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Music News 

Random Music News for Tuesday, October 31, 2017

October 31, 2017October 31, 2017 Alan Cross 0 Comments AI, Apps, Courtney Love, Dave Grohl, Elvira, Frances Bean, Goth, Jimmy Kimmel, Kurt Cobain, Radiohead, Scott Weiland, Snoop Dogg, Spotify, Starz, The Rock, U2

Tonight is when disguised extortionists come to your house demanding sugar with the full support of their caregivers. I hate

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Music News 

Random Music News for Saturday, January 28, 2017

January 28, 2017January 29, 2017 Alan Cross 0 Comments Carole King, David Bowie, George Michael, Grunge, Iron Maiden, J-Pop, Jimmy Kimmel, Mozart, Rock Paper Scissors, Sarajevo, Sega, Sesame Street, Singles, Soundrack, Spotify, Steve Miller, Video Games

The Great Lakes Blizzard happened on this day in 1977–40 years ago–which saw Buffalo and the surrounding area hit with

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Recommended Music 

Adapting The Producers to the Story of Donald Trump

August 8, 2016August 8, 2016 Alan Cross 0 Comments Donald Trump, Jimmy Kimmel, Matthew Broderick, Mel Brooks, Nathan Lane, Parody, The Producers

The Producers, the great Mel Brooks musical that involves dancing Nazis, has been adapted to fit the Donald Trump narrative.

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WTF? 

Josh Stone Temple Pilots (With Bonus Alanis Morissette)

November 12, 2015November 12, 2015 Alan Cross 0 Comments Jimmy Kimmel, Josh Stone, Stone Temple Pilots

Now that Chester Bennington has resigned from Stone Temple Pilots and the band is far too smart to invite Scott

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Television 

Tyler, the Creator, Raps the New Dr. Seuss Book

August 3, 2015August 2, 2015 Alan Cross 0 Comments Dr. Seuss, Jimmy Kimmel, Tyler the Creator

Dr. Seuss is still dead, but that hasn’t stopped a new book called What Pet Should I Get? from being

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Music News 

No One Cares About the Death of American Idol

May 16, 2015 Alan Cross 0 Comments American Idol, Jimmy Kimmel

At least according to the people interviewed by Jimmy Kimmel.

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The Backstage Project Podcast

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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