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Weird Al Yankovic kicked off his Bigger & Weirder Tour at Madison Square Garden, performing a mix of his classic parody songs, costume changes, and themed medleys, including Star Wars-themed encores, in his first MSG show, with photos, setlist, and fan videos available.
‘Weird Al’ Yankovic performed at Madison Square Garden for the first time in his 50-year career, showcasing his iconic parody songs with an expanded band, celebrating his long-lasting influence in pop culture and live music, and marking a historic milestone in his career.
Mark Russell, the political satirist known for his musical parodies of American politics, died at the age of 90 after battling prostate cancer. He had a career spanning over half a century, including several PBS comedy specials and hosting NBC's news magazine show "Real People." Russell skewered both Democrats and Republicans in his political parody songs and continued to perform until 2017. He jokingly referred to himself as a "political cartoonist for the blind" and was remembered by fellow comedians as an "extraordinarily talented satirist with a unique comic voice."