Daily entertainment news covering Tenacious D en-US http://backend.userland.com/rss 60 http://www.starpulse.com/ http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2009/08/07/tenacious_d_step_in_for_the_beastie_boys Fri, 07 Aug 2009 10:03:23 EST Entertainment News 133284@http://www.starpulse.com/news Jack Black's raucous rock duo Tenacious D will replace the Beastie Boys on the bill for the upcoming Outside Lands festival.

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Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2008/10/13/beastie_boys_get_their_vote_on_ Mon, 13 Oct 2008 09:17:57 EST Entertainment News 100601@http://www.starpulse.com/news The Beastie Boys are set to encourage U.S. fans to "get out and vote" on November 4th by performing for them.

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Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2008/07/14/the_who_honored_by_foos_and_pearl_jam_ Mon, 14 Jul 2008 10:03:31 EST Entertainment News 92644@http://www.starpulse.com/news Legendary rockers The Who were honored by the Foo Fighters and Pearl Jam on Saturday at the third VH1 Rock Honors ceremony.

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Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2008/07/01/the_best_of_the_who_rock_band_edition_av_15 Tue, 01 Jul 2008 13:28:06 EST Entertainment News 91537@http://www.starpulse.com/news There have been several important dates in the history of The Who: May 23, 1969 Iconic rock album Tommy is released and rockets to No. 4 on the U.S. charts. May 31, 1976 The Who's second concert at Charlton football ground

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2008/06/07/notes_aamp_quotes_29 Sat, 07 Jun 2008 20:00:00 EST Entertainment News 89411@http://www.starpulse.com/news Sting will join Elvis Costello as a performer in celebrated British session musician Steve Nieve's Welcome To The Voice opera when the show hits Paris, France in November.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2008/06/06/tenacious_d_plan_their_the_who_tribute_ Fri, 06 Jun 2008 14:44:04 EST Entertainment News 89353@http://www.starpulse.com/news Jack Black's crazy rock duo Tenacious D are to use their Metallica support shows in England as a platform to honor their heroes The Who.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2008/06/06/interview_directors_mark_osborne_john_st Fri, 06 Jun 2008 10:18:11 EST Entertainment News 89326@http://www.starpulse.com/news (HollywoodChicago.com) In this summer movie season of old men with whips, gals in stilettos and superheroes a go-go, you may ask: Where’s the cartoon?

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2008/02/26/most_popular_rock_bands_of_the_21st_cent Tue, 26 Feb 2008 10:32:42 EST Entertainment News 79133@http://www.starpulse.com/news There are many rock bands out there that have evolved over the past eight years, but only a few of them have really made a difference in the music world today. Of course, everyone has different tastes when it comes to rock music, but when researching to see which bands really made an impact on the 21st Century, these five bands seemed to appear wherever I looked.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2007/11/06/starpulse_qaamp_a_maynard_james_keenan_n Tue, 06 Nov 2007 22:00:57 EST Entertainment News 66809@http://www.starpulse.com/news As the front man of Tool and A Perfect Circle, Maynard James Keenan has become one of the most successful and recognizable vocalists to grace the stage. Now, amidst the final weeks of his tour in promotion of 2006's 10,000 Days, Maynard releases V for Vagina, the first full length-effort from his Puscifer side-project. Starpulse caught up with the enigmatic musician to discuss the origins of his latest endeavour and his time in LA's alternative comedy scene.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2007/05/18/cameron_diaz_scores_new_head_touching_re Fri, 18 May 2007 15:25:38 EST Entertainment News 43248@http://www.starpulse.com/news Cameron Diaz claimed a new fun record in Hollywood yesterday by running up and down Hollywood Boulevard touching fans on the head. The actress braved threats of getting mobbed to play TV challenge "Touch The Head" for the Jimmy Kimmel Live show, which aired last night.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2007/03/08/guitar_hero_ii_rock_paint_bid_auction_fe Thu, 08 Mar 2007 09:47:19 EST Entertainment News 33175@http://www.starpulse.com/news Celebrities from the music, film, art and sports worlds will use their creative talents to design and personalize Guitar Hero II video game controllers for Rock, Paint, Bid -- an online auction by Activision, Inc. and Red Bull Energy Drink to be held April 3rd-13th benefiting MusiCares.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2007/01/18/meredith_vieira_jennifer_hudson_named_bi Thu, 18 Jan 2007 10:49:24 EST Entertainment News 26465@http://www.starpulse.com/news "Today" show host Meredith Vieira, Dreamgirls star Jennifer Hudson, and William Shatner head the list of flirts compiled by Flirtologist Jill Spiegel. These well-known flirts engage and inspire us, says Spiegel, author of "Flirting For Success" and "The Flirtologist's Guide To Dating."

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2006/12/31/2006_year_in_music_pt_4 Sun, 31 Dec 2006 15:00:00 EST Entertainment News 24696@http://www.starpulse.com/news In October, Justin Hawkins, lead singer of The Darkness, announced that he's leaving the band because he can't live the rock 'n' roll lifestyle again after completing rehab... Weird Al Yankovic's White & Nerdy becomes the parody singer's first ever top-ten hit... and legendary NYC nightclub CBGB, where bands like the Ramones, Talking Heads and Blondie got their start, closed; Patti Smith was the final act...

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2006/12/07/the_greatest_band_on_earth_tenacious_d_c Thu, 07 Dec 2006 09:39:20 EST Entertainment News 23258@http://www.starpulse.com/news Tenacious D has become The Pick of Xbox. Beginning December 1, Xbox Live members can download exclusive Tenacious D content from Xbox Live Marketplace to their Xbox 360 consoles, including free videos from their new album The Pick of Destiny. Fans can download their latest video The Pick of Destiny for free on Xbox Live Marketplace, and select Xbox Live Gold members will also have the opportunity to go head to head with the band during their 90-minute Xbox Live Game with Fame session.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2006/11/27/matthew_fox_gwen_stefani_aamp_others_to Mon, 27 Nov 2006 14:46:08 EST Entertainment News 22364@http://www.starpulse.com/news Saturday Night Live warms up December with top-tier talent from screens big and small and music superstars. On December 2, star of the Emmy-winning hit show Lost Matthew Fox hosts the show with musical guest the greatest band on Earth Tenacious D (Jack Black & Kyle Gass).

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2006/11/23/the_game_back_on_top_but_well_short_of_a Thu, 23 Nov 2006 14:27:10 EST Entertainment News 22161@http://www.starpulse.com/news The Game is back at the top of the US album charts but his new release failed to muster the one million-plus sales the rapper was hoping for. His new album Doctor's Advocate debuted at number one with 358,000 sales in its first week - over 200,000 copies fewer than his first album The Documentary.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2006/11/15/new_cd_reviews_nov_15_2006_the_game_neil Wed, 15 Nov 2006 16:19:25 EST Entertainment News 21553@http://www.starpulse.com/news A number of rap and hip-hop albums come out this week including ones from Fat Joe, The Game and Akon. Plus check out fresh music from Damien Rice, Army of Anyone, Tenacious D and many more. Keep reading for info and reviews of this week's new CDs.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2006/11/01/gwen_stefani_to_perform_at_american_musi Wed, 01 Nov 2006 10:30:57 EST Entertainment News 20240@http://www.starpulse.com/news Multi platinum singer/songwriter Gwen Stefani will light up the "2006 American Music Awards" with the debut performance of her new single, "Wind It Up," from her much anticipated second solo album, "The Sweet Escape."

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2006/10/26/rascal_flatts_tenacious_d_aamp_snow_patr Thu, 26 Oct 2006 11:51:20 EST Entertainment News 19786@http://www.starpulse.com/news The chart-topping country trio Rascal Flatts has sold more albums in 2006 than any musical act in any genre. The two-time AMA nominee will wrap their Me and My Gang tour in early November and perform on the "2006 American Music Awards," airing live Tuesday, November 21 (8:00-11:00 p.m., ET), on ABC.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2006/10/12/jack_black_has_high_school_friend_pen_sc Thu, 12 Oct 2006 12:03:30 EST Entertainment News 18518@http://www.starpulse.com/news Musician/composer Andrew Gross scores "Tenacious D in the Pick of Destiny" for New Line Cinema and director Liam Lynch. Starring Jack Black, Kyle Gass and Will Ferrell, "Pick of Destiny" tells the story of how "The D" became the self proclaimed greatest band on Earth.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2006/09/22/check_out_spankin_free_music_week_on_mtv Fri, 22 Sep 2006 14:44:41 EST Entertainment News 16671@http://www.starpulse.com/news MTV: Music Television just announced the line-up for Spankin’ Free Music Week the network’s annual nod to the best in music. From Monday, September 24, to Friday, September 29, every channel, platform and network of MTV including MTV Overdrive, MTV.com, MTV2, mtvU and more will collectively team up to showcase the hottest music and artists for over 75 hours of music programming.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2006/07/26/jack_black_won_t_let_kids_hear_tenacious Wed, 26 Jul 2006 09:51:23 EST Entertainment News 11300@http://www.starpulse.com/news Funnyman Jack Black has banned his children from listening to his Tenacious D records until they are at least 13. The comedy rock group is currently filming a movie littered with plenty of their trademark profanities, and although Black has no problem condoning the watching of rated R films, he is not so happy for his first child Samuel Jason or any future kids to hear his unsavory musical offerings.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2006/05/11/jack_black_dines_on_grasshopper_enchilad Thu, 11 May 2006 13:12:06 EST Entertainment News 6832@http://www.starpulse.com/news Jack Black dined on a grasshopper enchilada while filming his new movie, Nacho Libre. The 36 year-old (star of King Kong and Shark Tale) tried the exotic insect dish in Oaxaca, Mexico, where he is filming the Lucha Libre (Mexican wrestling) movie.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2006/04/30/dio_thrilled_to_play_himself_in_tenaciou Sun, 30 Apr 2006 22:00:10 EST Entertainment News 6355@http://www.starpulse.com/news American heavy rocker Ronnie James Dio is set to embark on an acting career after agreeing to play himself in the much anticipated Tenacious D movie, the Pick Of Destiny. The Dio frontman jumped at the chance to appear in the movie when he learned he'd be part of a fantastic dream sequence, starring funnyman Jack Black.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2006/03/15/jack_black_marries_tanya_haden_daughter_ Wed, 15 Mar 2006 09:34:39 EST Entertainment News 4331@http://www.starpulse.com/news Jack Black has eloped with his girlfriend Tanya Haden. The couple first met while they were attending a private performing arts high school in Santa Monica, Calif., but were not romantically involved. According to the bride's father, jazz bassist Charlie Haden, "They love each other very much. We're thrilled."

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2005/11/30/dane_cook_jack_black_aamp_alec_baldwin_t Wed, 30 Nov 2005 13:09:52 EST Entertainment News 869@http://www.starpulse.com/news NBC's "Saturday Night Live" brings out new faces and perennial favorites in December. The late night show's hosts this month include comedian Dane Cook, actor Alec Bladwin and funnyman Jack Black. They will be joined by musical guests James Blunt, Shakira and Neil Young.

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