"Principled Al" Yankovic turned down seven-figure offer to perform at Riyadh Comedy Festival

Last month, “Weird Al” Yankovic made headlines for turning down a “nice pile of money” to star in an AI commercial. It was a delightfully principled stand from the man behind parody songs like “Eat It ...

Unlike Pete Davidson or Dave Chappelle, this comedy star rejected Saudi millions

The comedian said he was offered at least $1 million to perform at last year’s controversial Riyadh Comedy Festival but would have felt ‘icky’ taking it.

‘Weird Al’ Yankovic Turned Down Million-Dollar Offer to Perform in Saudi Arabia: ‘I Don’t Need to Take Any Money if It Makes Me Feel Icky’

Weird Al' Yankovic revealed he turned down a seven-figure offer to perform at the state-sponsored Riyadh Comedy Festival in ...
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“Weird Al” Yankovic Turned Down Over $1 Million for Saudi Arabia Comedy Festival

“Weird Al” Yankovic has revealed he turned down more than $1 million to perform a single show at last year’s Riyadh Comedy Festival in Saudi Arabia. Speaking to TribLIVE, the parody maestro explained ...
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The ‘Millennial Weird Al’ is back with a new target: Paul Simon

Ask any musician who’s produced a massive hit song and they’ll tell you about the pressure to replicate it with a follow-up.

‘Weird Al’ at Tanglewood: jokes, wigs, and impressive musicianship

The parody singer played the venue for the first time in his career.
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'Weird Al' Yankovic proves his parody magic is still alive

If the reaction of the sold-out crowd Saturday, July 18, at the TD Garden is any indication, absolutely yes. I am reluctant to go as far as to say “Weird Al” Yankovic delivered the concert of the year ...

Lakers coach Ty Abbott said that Carr and Adou Thiero …

Dave McMenamin: Cameron Carr said he is over the toe issue that limited him in the 3rd Cali Classic game. “It just looked a little weird.” Lakers coach Ty Abbott said that Carr and Adou Thiero (wrist) ...
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‘Weird Al’ Has Seen Your ‘Weird A.I.’ Jokes and He Is Unamused

Even “Weird Al” Yankovic has limits to parodies he finds funny. For instance, he is not amused by the internet’s “Weird A.I.” jokes. Sure, “AI” in capital letters kinda looks like “Al,” but as he told ...

Weird Al Yankovic Says He Turned Down ‘A Nice Pile of Money’ to Do an AI Ad: ‘I Can’t Be the Poster Boy’

Weird Al Yankovic admitted he turned down "a nice pile of money" to appear in an AI ad because he wasn't willing to be "the poster boy" for the technology.
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Patron saint of integrity, "Weird Al" Yankovic declined "a nice pile of money" to star in AI ad

Unlike the wanna be hackers, code crackers, and slackers wastin’ time with all the chatroom yakkers, “Weird Al” Yankovic has integrity. He’s the type of guy who defrags his hard drive for thrills, ...
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Parents sing bizarre songs to capture their children's funny reactions

The Fishfam captures funny reactions as parents sing unusual songs to see how their children respond. In-N-Out CEO reveals the region she will never expand to Princess Charlotte’s new birthday photo ...