Rage Against The Machine’s Tom Morello has responded to those criticising Green Day for recently switching up their lyrics.The moment came after the pop-punk trio – comprised of Billie Joe Armstrong, Mike Dirnt and Tré Cool – made headlines for their controversial performance at Dick Clarke’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve last week.During the set, the frontman altered the lyrics to the iconic 2004 track ‘American Idiot’, replacing the original line “I’m not a part of a redneck agenda” with “I’m not a part of the MAGA agenda”.The song, initially written as a diss against George W. Bush, instead made a shot at former US President Donald Trump, making reference to his presidential rally slogan, “Make America Great Again” (MAGA).Unsurprisingly, the moment at the New Year’s Eve show went on to spur some backlash for the members, with Tesla founder and tech billionaire Elon Musk criticising the move on X/Twitter, writing: “Green Day goes from raging against the machine to milquetoastedly raging for it.”The decision to change up the line also warranted a segment on Fox News, with hosts reportedly suggesting that “people are so sick of being preached at about politics from rock bands”.“Stick to what you’re good at.
Would Archie Bunker Be Welcome On TV Today? Bill Maher Says, “No”
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On Real Time tonight Bill Maher paid tribute to the late, great Norman Lear, who passed away a week-and-a-half ago.
Maher emphasized, “I couldn’t do my show if it weren’t for what he did.”
The host went on to lament that, while Lear opened a lot of doors, “a lot of those doors have shut.”
He then said, “TV is not what it was in the ’70s.”
CNN’s Laura Coates, a guest on the show, replied, “Some of the most controversial shows…I don’t know that — as much as we’ve evolved as a society — we would have the ability to do those shows [now] without it ending up on the cutting room floor…Someone would be afraid that too many folks would clutch their pearls.”
Maher’s other guest, novelist Walter Kirn observed, “The great thing about that show is you never knew who the hero and the villain was. I had an uncle who thought Archie Bunker was the hero of the show. And for a while, I thought so too. I mean, he really held his own…The show gave a round portrayal of people of all kinds. And you kind of got a begrudging education of Archie over time. I think it gave more credit to the kind of characters that are now just dismissed. That wouldn’t be possible now.”
Coates said that, while Archie Bunker may not be allowed on TV, he is still well represented among the country’s actual population.
“Archie Bunker is not really in the rear view mirror. Archie Bunker is the bit for the drunk uncle today. We’re talking about Donald Trump. We’re talking about people who feel left behind.”
Maher seemed surprised.
“You don’t feel there are less Archie Bunkers in America today?” he asked.
“We still have a lot of Archie Bunkers in this country,” Coates said.
Shuffling back to TV, to prove his “those were the days” point about All in the Family,
Jeffrey Epstein Said WHAT About 'Both Candidates' In The 2016 Election?!?
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real on Thursday’s episode of “The View” while addressing the fact that her name appears on a “fake list” of celebrities that took a trip to Jeffrey Epstein’s private island.The 68-year-old EGOT winner bashed conspiracy theorists and satire websites that spread misinformation to the public immediately after an avalanche of real court documents related to the late convicted pedophile were released.“Let me bring that up, the conspiracy theory folks,” Goldberg began. “I have to explain, because there was a fake list and I’m on it.”In response, co-host Sunny Hostin jokingly asked, “So you were on the island?”Goldberg quickly replied, “Apparently.” “I don’t know, they said I was on the island, and I’m like, ‘I don’t go anywhere!’ I don’t know what I’ve done to anybody,” she added, “but apparently there are a lot of these kind of sites that are satire sites, but people don’t realize that they can be harmful.”Goldberg proceeded to attempt to clear her name and address a number of rumors that have been swirling on gossip sites.“So let me just get my part out,” Goldberg continued.
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Elon Musk mocks Green Day for changing lyrics to ‘American Idiot’ during New Year’s Eve performance
Elon Musk has mocked pop-punk icons Green Day for changing their lyrics to ‘American Idiot’ during their New Year’s Eve performance.To ring in 2024, the band played a set as part of Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve – hosted by Ryan Seacrest.The gig then hit headlines when the band’s lead singer, Billie Joe Armstrong, altered the ‘American Idiot’ lyric “I’m not a part of a redneck agenda” to hit out at Donald Trump, singing: “I’m not a part of the MAGA agenda”.The song was written about the Iraq War and was originally a direct criticism of former President George Bush.Musk – the founder of Tesla motors and tech billionaire – criticised the gesture by responding to an article about the band’s lyric-swap which was posted by Not the Bee on X/Twitter.He commented on the post via his official X/Twitter account and wrote: “Green Day goes from raging against the machine to milquetoastedly raging for it,” followed by a pair of crying with laughter emojis.Green Day goes from raging against the machine to milquetoastedly raging for it
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Jeffrey Epstein List Includes Donald Trump, Bill Clinton, Prince Andrew Among Names Made Public; Court Website Crashes
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Sean Hannity Says He’s Relocated To Florida
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Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong Changes 'American Idiot' Lyric During New Year's Eve Performance, Swaps Out 'Redneck Agenda'
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107 biggest comedy tours 2024: Get tickets for Jerry Seinfeld, Bill Burr, more
Jerry Seinfeld, Bill Burr, Kevin Hart, Sebastian Maniscalco and Ali Wong — have announced major nationwide tours that will send them far and wide all over North America.They’re not the only acts hitting the road, though.Our team found 107 (!) major stand-ups, podcasters, improvisers, duo acts, “Saturday Night Live” cast members, authors, crowd work comics and storytellers likely headed to a venue in your neck of the woods in the very near future.Plus, in May, over 300 (yes, you read that right) comedians are descending upon Los Angeles for the second Netflix is a Joke Festival.Want to see who’s out and about these next few months?You’re in the right place, chuckleheads.Below, you’ll find the 107 biggest comedians on tour separated by sub-genres like household name headliners, ‘SNL’ cast members, ‘Daily Show’ alumni, up-and-comers and many more for your scrolling pleasure.So sit back, relax and get ready to LOL, LMAO, ROFL and plain ol’ laugh.Runs Jan. 5 through Sept. 7.Known for Seinfeld, Comedians In Cars Getting Coffee and Bee Movie.Runs Jan. 6 through June 23.Known for Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle, The Upside and Get Hard.Runs Jan. 11 through May 4.Known for Big Mouth, The Sack Lunch Bunch, Chip ‘n Dale: Rescue Rangers.Runs Feb. 16 through July 21.Known for Old Dads, F is for Family and The Mandalorian.Runs Jan. 19 through May 26.Known for Chelsea Lately, Chelsea Does and Hello Privilege, It’s Me Chelsea.Runs Jan. 20 through June 14.Known for The Blue Collar Comedy Tour, The Jeff Foxworthy Show and Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader?Runs Jan. 12 through Feb. 18.Known for Saturday Night Live, Mean Girls and Baby Mama.Runs May 3 through June 15.Known for Only Murders in the Building, Three Amigos and Father of the
Donald Trump Says ‘Home Alone 2’ Bullying Allegations Are A Bunch Of Bull
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‘Autobiography’ Director Makbul Mubarak Says Indonesia’s Oscar Entry Is “About Loyalty And Legacy” – Contenders International
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Bill Maher Says He Doesn’t Have A Problem With The Sentiments Of ‘Try That In A Small Town’
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