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Tenacious D have reconciled after a controversial onstage joke about Donald Trump sparked a hiatus and tour cancellations; Kyle Gass says he and Jack Black hashed it out, apologized for the joke, and the duo plans to return.
Kyle Gass explains that a highly inappropriate joke about Donald Trump made on stage in July 2024 sparked a 'tsunami of shit' that led Tenacious D to cancel dates; he apologizes, details how the backlash affected Jack Black and their plans, and says the duo are hashing things out and will return bigger than Oasis.
Tenacious D guitarist Kyle Gass discusses a controversial Donald Trump joke from 2024, accepting responsibility for the fallout, noting he and Jack Black hashed it out and Black paused the tour; Gass remains hopeful for a future onstage reunion, saying their partnership is like a marriage and that Tenacious D will come back.
Kyle Gass says joking about Donald Trump’s shooting during a 2024 Sydney show was “terrible judgment” and naive about the backlash. The remark helped trigger a backlash that led Tenacious D to cancel tour dates and take an extended break with Jack Black distancing himself from the incident. Gass says he’s shouldered the responsibility, they’ve hashed things out, and the duo plans to return, with Gass Band material and live album promotion in the mix.
Kyle Gass says he’s haunted by a 2024 onstage quip about Donald Trump’s assassination attempt that sparked backlash, led Tenacious D to cancel tour dates, and caused Jack Black to distance himself. In a Rolling Stone Q&A, he admits the remark was naive and too soon, but stresses they remain friends and that the fallout—described as a “tsunami of s--t”—has reshaped the band’s trajectory.
After a 2024 onstage joke about Donald Trump led Tenacious D to cancel a tour and pause their creative plans, Kyle Gass says he and Jack Black have hashed out their differences and will return to making music together.
In a Rolling Stone interview, Kyle Gass describes the July 2024 Sydney show moment when a quip about the Trump assassination attempt sparked a global backlash, led Jack Black to distance himself and Tenacious D to pause touring, and pushed Gass to publicly apologize. He details the fallout, the emotional toll, and how he and Black navigated their relationship and the band's future, while noting his ongoing projects with the Kyle Gass Band and a live album due Jan. 23, and expressing optimism that Tenacious D will return bigger and stronger.
Jack Black stole the spotlight at Naomi Watts' Hollywood Walk of Fame star ceremony with humorous antics, making the event memorable for attendees including her husband Billy Crudup and other celebrities.
Sony released a trailer for a new 'Anaconda' film starring Jack Black and Paul Rudd, which is a reimagining of the 1997 snake horror movie but not a direct remake. The film follows friends remaking their favorite movie who encounter real danger in the jungle, and is set for release on December 25, 2025.
Minecraft has added a new music disc featuring a chiptune version of Jack Black's 'Lava Chicken' song, which players can obtain by defeating a chicken jockey in the latest update, blending meme culture with gameplay.
Jack Black reprises his role as Officer Dick in the upcoming Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4, now as a college campus security sheriff and joined by a UK twin, Constable Richard, with the game set to release on July 11, 2025, featuring new levels and enhanced gameplay.
Jack Black returns as Officer Dick in Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4, and introduces his English cousin, Constable Richard, as playable characters in the upcoming release, which launches on July 11, 2025 across multiple platforms including PlayStation, Xbox, PC, and Switch.
Paramount Pictures has released the trailer for 'Dear Santa,' a holiday comedy directed by Bobby Farrelly and starring Jack Black. The film, which will be available on Paramount+ and digital platforms on November 25, follows a young boy whose misspelled Christmas wish list leads to chaos when a mischievous Jack Black arrives. The movie reunites Black with the Farrelly brothers, marking their first collaboration since 'Shallow Hal.' The cast includes Keegan-Michael Key, Brianne Howey, and Post Malone, among others.
The Farrelly brothers return with 'Dear Santa,' a Christmas comedy featuring Jack Black as a mischievous Satan who receives a letter meant for Santa. The film, which took years to develop, stars Robert Timothy Smith as a boy who accidentally invites Satan instead of Santa, leading to comedic chaos. The cast includes Keegan-Michael Key and a cameo by Post Malone. The film, described as family-friendly with a twist, will be available on Paramount+ on November 25.
Jack Black has canceled Tenacious D's tour after bandmate Kyle Gass made a controversial comment about Donald Trump during a concert in Australia, leading to calls for their deportation. Gass apologized for his inappropriate remark, and Black stated he does not condone hate speech or political violence.