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entertainment2 years ago

Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney Nail Hilarious Wham! Album Cover Spoofs

Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney pay tribute to the iconic '80s band Wham! by recreating two of their album covers. Reynolds dressed up as George Michael, while McElhenney portrayed Andrew Ridgeley. The tribute comes just before the seventh anniversary of George Michael's death. The duo recreated the cover art for Wham!'s hit song "Last Christmas" and their 1983 album "Fantastic." "Last Christmas" remains a popular holiday song, currently sitting at No. 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

via Billboard|
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entertainment2 years ago

Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney's Hilarious Wham! Spoof

Actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney paid tribute to George Michael and Wham! by recreating the iconic cover of Wham!'s debut album, "Fantastic," with a twist. The duo, who own the Welsh soccer team Wrexham, replaced "Wham!" with "Wrexham!" on the cover. They also shared a photo resembling the "Last Christmas" release photo. George Michael, a former member of Wham!, achieved success as a solo artist and became an advocate for the LGBTQ+ community before his death in 2016.

via USA TODAY|
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entertainment2 years ago

Whamageddon: The Holiday Game That Could Make You Lose with One Wham! Song

Whamageddon, an annual competition where players are eliminated if they accidentally hear and recognize Wham!'s "Last Christmas," has begun and will continue until December 24. The game, which started about 20 years ago among friends in Denmark, has gained popularity in the internet age with over 500,000 participants last year. Controversy arose when a DJ played the song during a UK soccer match, potentially eliminating thousands from the competition.

via Newser|
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music2 years ago

Alanis Morissette Rocks NYC in Vinyl Pants and Pink Sneakers

Alanis Morissette performed a cover of Wham!'s "Last Christmas" on The Tonight Show, promoting her recently released Last Christmas EP. Morissette expressed her admiration for George Michael and WHAM!, stating that covering the song is a way to honor him. She also discussed her induction into the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame and her upcoming Triple Moon tour with Joan Jett and Morgan Wade.

via Rolling Stone|
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entertainment2 years ago

Whamageddon: The Viral Christmas Game That Saves You From Tears

Whamageddon is a viral holiday game that challenges participants to avoid hearing Wham!'s 1984 hit song, "Last Christmas," throughout the month of December. The game has gained popularity on TikTok, with the hashtag #whamageddon accumulating over 12 million views. Participants must avoid the original song but are safe if they hear a remix or cover version. The game's founder, Thomas Mertz, emphasizes that it's all in good fun and not about removing the song from rotation. The goal is to create a shared experience and inject levity into the holiday season.

via Yahoo News|
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entertainment2 years ago

"DJ's 'Last Christmas' Remix Takes Whamageddon to New Heights"

DJ Matt Facer played Wham!'s "Last Christmas" during a football match, knocking potentially over 7,000 people out of the popular holiday game called Whamageddon. Created nearly two decades ago, the game challenges participants to avoid hearing the song from December 1st to December 24th. Whamageddon has gained popularity across Europe and the United States, with players sharing their eliminations on social media. Despite some taking the game seriously, its creators emphasize that it's meant to be a lighthearted and fun way to enjoy the holiday season.

via The Washington Post|
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