Maury Povich Pays Tribute to Jerry Springer

Maury Povich stepped up to the microphone on stage and the crowd hushed in anticipation. He was there to pay tribute to his friend, Jerry Springer, who had passed away the previous week.

Maury looked out at the audience, his eyes filled with sadness. He cleared his throat and began to sing. The song was Eddie Vedders' "I'm Still Alive", and it seemed to capture the mood of the room perfectly.

As Maury sang, he thought back to all the times he had spent with Jerry. From their early days in Chicago, to their time in New York, to their work on The Jerry Springer Show, Maury had always admired his friend's spirit and zest for life.

Maury sang with a passion and emotion that he hadn't felt in a long time. He sang of Jerry's spirit, of his courage and of his friendship. He sang of the memories they had shared, of the laughter and the tears.

When Maury finished the song, the audience erupted in applause. He had done his friend proud, and he knew that Jerry would have been proud of him too. Maury bowed his head in respect, and the crowd stood in silence for a few moments, honoring Jerry's memory.

Jerry Springer, the former mayor of Cincinnati, Ohio and host of the long-running television talk show The Jerry Springer Show, passed away on February 17, 2021 at the age of 77. He was known for his outrageous and often controversial topics, and his show was a staple in many households for decades.

Maury Povich, another long-running television talk show host, is often confused with Jerry Springer. Maury has been hosting his show, The Maury Show, since 1991. Despite the confusion, Maury is still alive and continues to host his show.

"Hi Jerry, I want to thank you for having me on your show 20 years ago. Even though we never found my baby daddy, I'm still grateful for the opportunity to be on the show and to have the chance to share my story. I'm sending my regards and appreciation your way.

Play I'm Still Alive

Thanks again, Pankake"

Remembering Harry Belafonte

Harry Belafonte, a singer, actor, and civil rights activist, passed away at his home on Tuesday, April 25 2023 due to complications with congestive heart failure at the age of 95. Throughout his life, Belafonte used his artistic talents to advocate for social justice and civil rights, and he became a prominent figure in the movement for racial equality in the United States.

Belafonte was born in Harlem, New York, on March 1, 1927, to Jamaican parents. He grew up in poverty and experienced racism and discrimination firsthand. Despite these challenges, Belafonte pursued a career in entertainment and became a successful singer, with hits such as "Day-O (The Banana Boat Song)" and "Jump in the Line."

Throughout his career, Belafonte used his platform to support civil rights causes. He was a close friend and ally of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and helped to organize the March on Washington in 1963. He also participated in the Selma to Montgomery marches in 1965 and was a vocal opponent of the Vietnam War.

In addition to his activism, Belafonte was a trailblazer in the entertainment industry. He was the first African American to win an Emmy award and the first to produce a TV special. He also acted in films such as "Carmen Jones" and "Buck and the Preacher."

Belafonte's contributions to civil rights and social justice were recognized with numerous honors, including the National Medal of Arts and the Kennedy Center Honors. He was also a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador and worked to promote humanitarian causes around the world.

Belafonte's legacy as a performer and activist will continue to inspire future generations. His dedication to justice and equality serves as a reminder of the power of art to effect change and create a better world for all.

Lucky the Leprechaun. He was known for his love of gold and his ability to grant wishes to those who caught him. But he was also known for something else – his catchy little jingle that he used in all of his commercials for Lucky Charms cereal. The jingle had become so popular that it had caught the attention of a famous singer named Ed. Ed had been looking for a new hit song and thought that the jingle would be perfect to use as the chorus for his latest single. So Ed did what he thought was right, he recorded a new version of the jingle with his own lyrics and released it as his new song. The song became an instant hit and Ed became even more famous. But Lucky the Leprechaun was not happy. He felt that Ed had stolen his song and was making money off of it without his permission. So he decided to take legal action and sue Ed for copyright infringement. The case went to court, and both Lucky and Ed presented their arguments. Lucky argued that he had created the jingle and that it was his intellectual property. Ed argued that he had only used a small portion of the jingle and had transformed it into something new. In the end, the judge ruled in favor of Lucky. He agreed that the jingle was Lucky's intellectual property and that Ed had used it without his permission. Ed was ordered to pay Lucky a large sum of money in damages. Ed was devastated. He had never meant to steal the jingle and had only wanted to create something new and exciting. He apologized to Lucky and promised to never use anyone else's work without their permission again. Lucky forgave Ed, and the two became good friends. Ed even wrote a new song for Lucky to use in his commercials, and it became even more popular than the original jingle. And so, in the end, everyone was happy, and Lucky got to keep his catchy little tune all to himself. This is a fictional story and not based on real events. It is intended for entertainment purposes only and is not meant to represent any real person or entity.

Ticketmaster is a well-known name in the ticketing industry, but in recent years, the company has been accused of scamming bands and ticket buyers alike. This concert season, the company has come under fire for adding unfounded fees, allowing price gouging, and allowing resellers to buy tickets before they become available to the public.

One of the most significant issues with Ticketmaster is the fees that they add on top of the ticket price. These fees can add up to a significant amount, sometimes nearly doubling the price of the ticket. While Ticketmaster claims that these fees are necessary to cover their costs, many people believe that they are unfounded and excessive. This has led to accusations that Ticketmaster is using these fees to pad their profits at the expense of both bands and ticket buyers.

Another issue is the practice of price gouging. Price gouging occurs when a seller raises the price of a product or service in response to increased demand. In the case of Ticketmaster, this often means that tickets to popular concerts are sold at a much higher price than their face value. This can make it difficult for fans to afford to see their favorite bands, and can also make it harder for smaller bands to attract a larger audience.

Finally, Ticketmaster has been accused of allowing resellers to buy tickets before they become available to the public. This means that these resellers can buy tickets at a lower price and then sell them for a profit once they go on sale to the public. While Ticketmaster claims that they are working to combat this issue, many people believe that they are not doing enough to stop it.

All of these issues combined have led to a growing dissatisfaction with Ticketmaster among both bands and ticket buyers. Many people are now looking for alternative ticketing options that are more transparent and fair. While it remains to be seen what will happen to Ticketmaster in the long run, it is clear that they will need to make significant changes if they want to regain the trust of their customers.

Resellers Not to Buy From : THESE RESELLERS HAVE NO ACTUAL TICKETS ITS A SCAM TO PRICE GOUGE YOU ! DON'T FALL FOR IT ! SEARCH OUT THE VENUE FIRST !

• StubHub
• Vivid Seats
• SeatGeek
• TicketNetwork

 

 

 

According to a source close to the band, the Foo Fighters will continue to make music and tour but as a 'different' band. 

“(We) were formed 27 years ago to represent the healing power of music and a continuation of life,” the band wrote, adding that fans had built “a worldwide community, a devoted support system that has helped us all get through the darkest of times together.”

Taylor Hawkins died tragically earlier this year in Columbia while the Foo Fighters were on tour. 

 “His musical spirit and infectious laughter will live on with all of us forever.”

“He’ll be there in spirit with all of us every night,” they added.

 

Paul McCartney, Liam Gallagher, Brian May and band members joined by thousands of fans held a tribute to Taylor Hawkins in September is Glasglow, UK. in which Taylor's son performed 'My Hero" on drums. A similar event was held in Los Angeles.

 

Here are 31 nifty Easter eggs and deep-cut references you might have missed in Weird: The Al Yankovic Story.

1. Lin-Manuel Miranda: The surgeon who revives “Weird Al” Yankovic in the opening scene is Al’s close friend Lin-Manuel Miranda, the subject of Al’s “The Hamilton Polka”
2. Mad Magazine: Mad magazine mascot Alfred E. Neuman can be seen in the background of multiple scenes, a tribute to Al’s love for the magazine, a major influence on his music and films. Issues of Mad can also be found in Al’s boyhood bedroom.
3. Bing Crosby: Al’s dad mockingly compares his son to Bing Crosby, a famously cold and emotionally abusive father like Al’s in the movie.
4. Music Man: Thomas Lennon’s viciously abused and anachronistic accordion salesman is a parody of con artist Henry Higgins from The Music Man.
5. Polka Party: As a teen, Al attends a wild and raucous polka party, a nod to his unsuccessful 1986 album Polka Party!
6. Comedy Bang! Bang! The cop who brings young Al home to his parents from the polka party is played by Scott Aukerman, host of the podcast Comedy Bang! Bang! and its television adaptation, which featured Al as the bandleader in its fifth and final season.
7. The Band: Though they’re never mentioned by their full names, Al’s roommates-turned-bandmates are his real-life band Steve Jay, Jim “Kimo” West, and drummer Jon “Bermuda” Schwartz
8. UHF: When Al tears off a ticket for band auditions a flier for Kuni’s Karate School —which was prominently featured in the film UHF — can be seen in the background.
9. Punk: Al auditions for a punk band by playing a one-man, accordion version of “Beat on the Brat”, a song he covered for a Dr. Demento punk compilation. Demento, incidentally, was also one of the first DJs to play The Ramones.
10. Mystery Science Theater 3000: One of the punks who rejects Al’s audition is played by comedian and Mystery Science Theater 3000 host Jonah Ray, who released an EP of punk “Weird Al” Yankovic covers called You Can’t Call Me Al.
11. Future foods: When Al makes the bologna sandwich that inspires “My Bologna”, Cap’n Crunch and Raisin Bran can be seen in the background, foreshadowing their appearance in “Eat It.”
12. Bologna: Al recording “My Bologna” in a bathroom is a nod to“Another One Rides the Bus” being recorded in a bathroom, not “My Bologna.”
13. Big record deal: Al mockingly being offered a 14-album deal with Scotti Brothers is a nod to Al actually recording 14 studio albums with his band collected on the Squeeze Box box set.
14. Record label: Will Forte and the real Al play the Scotti Brothers, the real-life owners of the label that put out Al’s albums.
15. Rocky Road: Al debuting “I Love Rocky Road” in a punk club is more plausible than you might imagine! The original was recorded by Joan Jett, a member of the seminal punk band The Runaways, and The Sex Pistols’ Steve Jones and Paul Cook backed up Jett on her initial recording of it.
16. Funny or Die origin: The heckler at the punk rock club is played by comedian and author Patton Oswalt, who played Dr. Demento in the Funny or Die sketch that inspired the film and is in the video for “Foil.”
17. Fish heads: When Dr. Demento says that the Scotti Brothers wouldn’t recognize real talent if it hit them in the face with a fish, it’s a winking homage to Barnes & Barnes’ “Fish Heads”, the most popular song in the history of the Dr. Demento Show.
18. Outsider art: Demento compares Al to Wild Man Fischer, an outsider artist popular on The Dr. Demento Show.
19. Dirk Diggler: Demento’s pool party is a parody of Boogie Nights.
20. Devo: The men in red hats in the Demento pool party scene are members of Devo, the inspiration for Al’s “Dare to be Stupid”
21. Playhouse: Pee-Wee Herman does the dance he did to “Tequila” at Demento’s pool party
22. Emo: Salvador Dali is played by Emo Phillips, who costarred in UHF and has opened for Al on multiple tours.
23. Queen: John Deacon, the Queen member no one recognizes even after he says his name, is the sole credited songwriter of “Another One Bites the Dust”, which means that he would have a financial incentive in Al parodying his song.
24. Accordion case: Al being accompanied by a guy banging on an accordion case and a man making flatulent noises with his hands is a reference to his drummer Jon “Bermuda” Schwartz “playing” the accordion case on the original recording of “Another One Rides the Bus” and fart-rock virtuoso“Musical” Mike Kieffer, whose peculiar specialty livened up Al’s early albums.
25. LSD: In the film, Dr. Demento doses Al with LSD. In real life, Al is managed by Jay Levey (who directed UHF), who has also managed Dr. Demento as well as the late LSD guru Timothy Leary
26. CBB: The Yankovic Bump references “The CBB Bump”, or increases in popularity after someone appears on the Comedy Bang! Bang! Podcast.
27. Indy: Al angrily tells Demento that he won’t be the new Indiana Jones, a character he parodied in UHF.
28. 27: When Al shows up drunk for his show and is confronted by his band members, it’s by Section 27. The number 27 has a special meaning in Al’s mythology. (However, in real life, he does not drink)
29. The Doors: Al drunkenly, shirtlessly insulting fans is a parody of a similar sequence in Oliver Stone’s The Doors.
30. Real-life love: The woman seated next to Al’s character at the closing awards ceremony is Al’s real-life wife Suzanne Yankovic.
31. RIP Coolio: The man with the crazy hair scowling at Al while he performs “Amish Paradise” is the late Coolio, who famously objected to Al’s parody before later making peace with him.