Random music news for Wednesday, December 24, 2025
One more sleep. Pass the time with this bit of magic and then music news for December 24, 2025. BONUS: Ricky Gervais may be a proud atheist, but that doesn’t mean he hates
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Random music news for Friday, June 21, 2024
Just in case you need a dose of mortality this first day of summer, Paul McCartney turned 82 this week. On the other hand, the man is still touring like a 20-year-old. That
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Ongoing History Daily: Before there was “The Office,” there was this band
Ricky Gervais is making loads of money from all the spin-offs of the original version of The Office. There’s also Extras, After Life, his movie roles, his podcasts, and his stand-up. But before
Read MoreRandom music news for Friday, December 3, 2021
Crossing borders today with multiple vaccine proofs. Jeezus, this is a weird time. At least music news for December 3, 2021, is reasonably sane. WTF with Drake’s toilet? The dude has WAAAAAYYYY to
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These celebrities were in bands before they got famous for something else
[This was my weekly column for GlobalNews.ca. – AC] It’s a rite of youth to believe that you have what it takes to be a rock star. Bands are formed, gigs are played,
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He May Be a Hardcore Atheist, But Ricky Gervais Still Likes Christmas
Or at least his alter-ego David Brent does…
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Ricky Gervais Resurrects David Brent as a Cringe-Worth Music Star
If you were a fan of the original The Office, you’ll remember how David Brent was not only an insufferable boss, but he was also a blowhard wannabe singer. Ricky Gervais has brought
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Random Music News for Tuesday, June 28, 2016
Terry Fox died 35 years ago today. And moving to music news… The Chili Peppers’ The Getaway debuted at #1 on the SoundScan sales chart in the US with sales of 108,000 copies.
Read MoreRicky Gervais Returns as David Brent, Singer. Watch the Official Trailer.
David Brent is out of the paper business and is now touring as a singer-songwriter. Prepare to cringe. (Via Larry)
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The Upcoming Netflix Film in Which Ricky Gervais Works in Radio
He and his partner are not the most honest radio people, but if they were, there wouldn’t be a movie would there? Learn more about Special Correspondents here.
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Thursday’s David-Bowie-Is-No-Longer-With-Us News
Sick of David Bowie news? Too bad. Get over it.In this over-stimulated, information-saturated world, Bowie’s death is Big News on the level of Elvis, Lennon, Cobain and Jackson. He was an artist who
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