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entertainment2 years ago

"Green Day's Lyric Change Sparks Controversy Among Fans and Critics Alike"

Tom Morello of Rage Against The Machine has shown support for Green Day after they faced criticism for changing the lyrics of "American Idiot" to target Donald Trump's MAGA agenda during a New Year's Eve performance. Critics, including Elon Musk and Fox News hosts, accused the band of becoming politically preachy, but Morello's history of political activism in music suggests he backs Green Day's stance. The band has a history of political statements, including a 2016 AMA performance protest and a charity t-shirt mocking Trump. Green Day is set to release a new album, 'Saviors', on January 19.

via NME|
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entertainment2 years ago

"Green Day's Anti-Trump Lyric Change Sparks Reactions from Elon Musk to Tom Morello"

Elon Musk criticized Green Day for changing the lyrics of their song 'American Idiot' to reference the MAGA agenda during their New Year's Eve performance. Musk used the term "milquetoastedly" in a tweet to describe the band's action, which led to some corrections from other X/Twitter users about the proper use of the word "milquetoast." Green Day has a history of political statements against Trump, including a chant at the 2016 AMAs and a charity t-shirt featuring Trump's mugshot. The band is set to release a new album titled 'Saviors' on January 19.

via NME|
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entertainment2 years ago

Tom Morello's Bold Message to Fox Critics of Political Music

Tom Morello, guitarist for Rage Against the Machine, succinctly responded to Fox Business pundits who criticized Green Day for altering their song "American Idiot" to target Donald Trump's "MAGA agenda." The pundits' discomfort with political music and their selective outrage, given the network's history of platforming right-wing artists, sparked criticism and accusations of hypocrisy on social media. Morello, known for his political activism and education, along with other users, highlighted the irony of the pundits' focus on song lyrics over substantial issues.

via Yahoo Entertainment|
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entertainment2 years ago

"Tom Morello and Green Day Stir Political Controversy in Music Scene"

Tom Morello, guitarist for Rage Against the Machine, succinctly responded to Fox Business pundits who criticized Green Day for altering the lyrics of their song "American Idiot" to criticize Donald Trump's "MAGA agenda." The pundits accused the band of alienating people by making their music political, despite the song's original political nature against George W. Bush's policies. Morello, known for his political activism and education, replied with a terse "Is that so?" on social media, highlighting the irony of the situation given the conservative network's history of hosting right-wing artists. The debate underscores the ongoing tension between artists' political expression and conservative media's selective endorsement of free speech.

via HuffPost|
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entertainment2 years ago

"Elon Musk Critiques Green Day's Political Lyric Shift in New Year's Bash"

Elon Musk criticized Green Day for changing a lyric in their song "American Idiot" during a New Year's Eve performance to reflect an anti-Trump sentiment. The band altered the line "I'm not part of the redneck agenda" to "I'm not part of the MAGA agenda," which led to Musk mocking them on social media, suggesting they went from "raging against the machine to milquetoastedly raging for it." The incident has sparked debate about the role of politics in music, with some fans expressing disappointment. Despite the controversy, Green Day is set to release a new album and go on tour in 2024.

via Loudwire|
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entertainment2 years ago

"Green Day Targets Trump and MAGA in New Year's Eve Show, Sparks Elon Musk's Reaction"

During a New Year's Eve performance, Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong changed the lyrics of their song "American Idiot" to criticize Donald Trump's 'MAGA agenda.' The move sparked debate online and attracted criticism from Elon Musk, who accused the band of losing their rebellious edge and siding with a system they once raged against. The incident led to a backlash from Trump supporters and MAGA activists on social media.

via Hindustan Times|
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entertainment2 years ago

"Elon Musk Criticizes Green Day's Anti-MAGA Lyric Change in New Year's Performance"

During a New Year's Eve performance, Green Day altered the lyrics of their song "American Idiot" to criticize Donald Trump and his MAGA supporters, prompting a range of reactions including disapproval from Elon Musk, who accused the band of conforming to the establishment they once opposed. Despite backlash from Trump supporters, Green Day fans celebrated the band's political stance, consistent with their history of outspokenness against Trump and right-wing politics.

via PinkNews|
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entertainment2 years ago

"Green Day Sparks Controversy with Anti-Trump Lyric Change in New Year's Eve Performance"

During their performance on "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2024," Green Day altered the lyrics of their song "American Idiot" to criticize Donald Trump, with frontman Billie Joe Armstrong singing "I’m not part of the MAGA agenda." This change reflects the band's history of political commentary and their consistent opposition to Trump's policies and rhetoric. The move drew mixed reactions, with some criticizing the band for perceived hypocrisy and others applauding their stance. Elon Musk and other public figures joined the conversation with varied opinions on the band's political expression.

via Billboard|
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entertainment2 years ago

"Green Day's New Year's Eve Lyric Swap Targets Trump, Sparks Backlash and Musk's Ire"

Green Day has updated the lyrics of their song "American Idiot" to criticize the MAGA agenda during a New Year's Eve performance, reflecting their ongoing political activism and opposition to Donald Trump. Elon Musk responded to the band's action with a critical tweet, accusing them of supporting the establishment they once railed against. This comes as Green Day celebrates significant anniversaries of their albums and releases new music, while Musk faces various challenges and controversies, including a significant financial loss and criticism over his management of Twitter.

via Euronews|
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entertainment-and-politics2 years ago

"Green Day Sparks Controversy with Anti-MAGA Lyrics as Elon Musk Claps Back"

Elon Musk criticized punk rock band Green Day for altering the lyrics of their song "American Idiot" to oppose Trump's MAGA movement during a live performance. Musk suggested the band was now supporting the establishment, a shift from their previous anti-establishment stance. The change in lyrics and Musk's response sparked reactions from conservative commentators. Despite Musk's varied political history, his recent comments align more with conservative views, particularly in his critiques of the Biden administration.

via Business Insider|
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entertainment2 years ago

"Green Day Targets 'MAGA Agenda' with Altered Lyrics in New Year's Eve Performance"

During the New Year's Eve broadcast of "Dick Clark's New Year’s Rockin’ Eve," Green Day's frontman Billie Joe Armstrong altered the lyrics of their song "American Idiot" to criticize the "MAGA agenda," reflecting his ongoing opposition to former President Trump and his political movement. This is not the first time Armstrong has expressed his disdain for Trump, having previously compared him to Hitler and voiced his anger during performances and interviews. The band's New Year's Eve performance continues their tradition of using their music as a platform for political commentary.

via New York Post |
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entertainment2 years ago

"Green Day Targets Trump and MAGA in Lyric Change During New Year's Eve TV Performance"

During a New Year's Eve performance on ABC, Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong changed a lyric in their hit song "American Idiot" to criticize Donald Trump and his MAGA agenda, replacing "redneck agenda" with "MAGA agenda." This alteration, which has been made in past performances, sparked backlash from Trump supporters. The band, known for its political commentary, has a history of critiquing U.S. media and politics in their music.

via Deadline|
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entertainment2 years ago

"Green Day Sparks Outrage with Anti-Trump Lyric Change in New Year's Eve Show"

During ABC's Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve, Green Day altered the lyrics of their song "American Idiot" to criticize Trump supporters, replacing "redneck agenda" with "MAGA agenda." The move sparked outrage among Trump supporters on social media. Green Day has a history of political activism and has been vocal against Trump in the past, including selling T-shirts to benefit wildfire victims and making statements during concerts. The band is set to release their 14th album, "Saviors," on January 19.

via Rolling Stone|
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entertainment2 years ago

"Green Day Sparks Controversy with Anti-Trump Lyric Change in New Year's Eve Show"

During a New Year's Eve performance on Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve, Green Day's lead singer Billie Joe Armstrong modified the lyrics of their song "American Idiot" to criticize Donald Trump, changing a line to reference the "Maga agenda." The band, known for its political statements, has previously expressed disapproval of Trump, including at the American Music Awards in 2016 and through merchandise. This lyrical change coincides with ongoing investigations into Trump's actions surrounding the 2020 election and the January 6 Capitol riot. Green Day is also preparing to release a new album soon.

via The Guardian|
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entertainment2 years ago

"Green Day Sparks Controversy with Anti-Trump Lyric Change in New Year's Eve Performance"

During ABC's "Dick Clark's New Year’s Rockin’ Eve," Green Day performed their hit "American Idiot" with altered lyrics criticizing the "MAGA agenda" and former President Trump. Frontman Billie Joe Armstrong has a history of expressing his disdain for Trump, including past performances and public statements. The band's New Year's Eve rendition continued their trend of political commentary through music.

via Fox News|
##americanidiot#entertainment