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Originally Published 1 year ago — by CBS News
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.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by MLive.com
Tenacious D has canceled all upcoming performances and future plans after band member Kyle Gass made an inappropriate remark about the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump during a concert in Australia. Jack Black announced the decision, expressing his disapproval of the comment and gratitude for fans' support. Gass has also apologized for his statement. The cancellation affects their Rock the Vote tour, which included a sold-out show in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Washington Post
Jack Black canceled Tenacious D's world tour after bandmate Kyle Gass made an inappropriate joke about the recent assassination attempt on Donald Trump during a Sydney show. Black condemned the joke and stated that all future creative plans are on hold. Gass apologized for his remarks, acknowledging their inappropriateness and the harm caused. The incident has sparked significant backlash and calls for the band to be deported from Australia.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Rolling Stone
Tenacious D's Kyle Gass has been dropped by his talent agent, Michael Greene, following a controversial joke about an assassination attempt on Donald Trump during a performance in Sydney. The incident led to the cancellation of the band's remaining tour dates and a pause on future creative plans. Jack Black expressed his disapproval of the comment, and Gass issued a public apology for his inappropriate and dangerous remark.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The New York Times
Jack Black has canceled the remainder of Tenacious D's tour and paused all future plans after bandmate Kyle Gass made an inappropriate joke about an assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump during a concert in Australia. Gass has since apologized, and his talent agency has dropped him.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NBC News
Tenacious D has canceled its tour after Kyle Gass made a controversial joke about an assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump during a concert in Sydney. The comment led to Gass being dropped by his management team and prompted Jack Black to put all future band activities on hold. Both Gass and Black issued apologies, condemning violence and acknowledging the inappropriateness of the remark.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Guardian
Jack Black has put Tenacious D on hold after bandmate Kyle Gass made an onstage comment in Sydney that appeared to support the assassination of Donald Trump. Black issued a statement condemning hate speech and political violence, leading to the cancellation of the band's remaining tour dates in Australia and New Zealand. An Australian senator has called for the band to be deported.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CNN
Jack Black's band Tenacious D has canceled its tour after backlash over bandmate Kyle Gass's joke about an assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. The comment, made during a concert in Sydney, led to calls for the band to be deported from Australia. Jack Black expressed regret and stated he does not condone hate speech or political violence.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Deadline
Jack Black has canceled the Tenacious D tour and put all future plans on hold after his partner Kyle Gass made a controversial joke about an assassination attempt on Donald Trump during a performance in Sydney. Black expressed his disapproval of the comment and emphasized his stance against hate speech and political violence. The tour's cancellation affects upcoming shows in Australia, New Zealand, and the U.S. Information on refunds and remaining tour dates will be provided later.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Independent
Kyle Gass of Tenacious D is facing backlash for a joke about Donald Trump's assassination attempt during a performance in Sydney, Australia, shortly after the incident. The joke, made while celebrating Gass's birthday, was met with mixed reactions from the audience and widespread condemnation on social media for being in poor taste. The shooting at Trump's Pennsylvania rally resulted in one death and several injuries, with the FBI investigating it as a possible act of domestic terrorism.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Hollywood Reporter
Australian Senator Ralph Babet has called for the deportation of comedy rock band Tenacious D after member Kyle Gass made a joke about an assassination attempt on Donald Trump during a Sydney performance. Babet, leader of the United Australia Party, urged the immigration minister to revoke the band's visas, claiming the comment was not a joke and endorsing violence. Tenacious D still has four tour dates left in Australia. Babet, who has previously opposed censorship, has been involved in controversy for sharing graphic footage against court orders.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Variety
Tenacious D's Kyle Gass faces backlash after making a controversial comment about the attempted assassination of Donald Trump during a concert in Australia. The remark, captured on fan footage, has sparked criticism for making light of gun violence. Representatives for the band have not responded to requests for comment.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Stereogum
Tenacious D's Kyle Gass faced criticism for joking "Don’t miss Trump next time" during a Sydney concert, following an assassination attempt on Donald Trump. The comment sparked backlash from both political sides, with some accusing it of inciting violence. Jack Black, Gass' bandmate, reportedly did not approve of the remark.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Deadline
Tenacious D's Kyle Gass sparked controversy with a crass birthday wish about Donald Trump during a performance in Sydney, Australia, just a day after an assassination attempt on the former president. The remark, which drew laughter from the audience, has been met with significant backlash, particularly from Trump supporters. Representatives for Gass have not commented on the incident, and the video has since been taken down from TikTok.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Fox News
Jack Black's band, Tenacious D, faces backlash after bandmate Kyle Gass made a dark joke about a recent assassination attempt on former President Trump during a concert. Gass's comment, "Don’t miss Trump next time," drew criticism on social media, with notable figures like Elon Musk and Robby Starbuck condemning the remark. The incident occurred shortly after Trump survived a shooting at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania.