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Syracuse Comedy Troupe's 'Boeheimian Rhapsody' Spoofs 'Bohemian Rhapsody'

Joe Student — Sun, 05 May 2013 21:30:49 +0000

Under the heading of 'why didn't somebody think of this sooner,' file the 'Boeheimian Rhapsody' video that Syracuse-based comedy troupe Humor Whore released earlier this week. The parody of the Queen song 'Bohemian Rhapsody' neatly works in the surname of Syracuse men's basketball head coach, Jim Boeheim, the Orange's

Black Sabbath's Tony Iommi + Queen's Brian May Plan to Collaborate on Guitar Riffs Album

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 16:58:57 +0000

Two masters of the guitar are apparently making plans to create a “riffs” album. Black Sabbath‘s Tony Iommi and Queen’s Brian May are expected to begin this riffs record soon, which will allow fans to build their own songs using the recordings. What if you had the men who wrote ‘Iron Man’ or ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ [...]

Busted Drunk Serenades Cop with Queen's 'Bohemian Rhapsody' [VIDEO]

Critter — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 15:43:22 +0000

It's without a doubt one of the greatest viral videos of all time! This guy gets arrested for being intoxicated and disagrees with the charges, he tries to plead his case to police but to no avail. So in a last ditch effort he decides to brake out in song, not just any song 'Bohemian Rhapsody' by Queen

Queen's Brian May Contacts Lady Gaga About Fronting the Band

Chris M. Junior — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 18:15:22 +0000

Queen is looking to fill the void left by the late Freddie Mercury, and Lady Gaga is being considered for it. Guitarist Brian May previously reached out to Bad Company leader Paul Rodgers, but now it looks as though the pop diva is at the top of the list.

Queen Cover Band Hopeful Sounds Amazingly Similar to Freddie Mercury [VIDEO]

Chip Sandalwood — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 18:43:58 +0000

Queen drummer Roger Taylor is looking to put together an “official” cover band to play his group’s hits and launched an online competition at QueenExtravaganza.com, where Freddie Mercury and Brian May wannabes can submit audition tapes in the hope of joining Taylor’s touring tribute act when it sets off across North America sometime next year.

William Shatner Covers Queen, Black Sabbath and More on Star-Studded New Album, 'Seeking Major Tom'

Jeff Giles — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 13:38:43 +0000

He’s definitely best known for his acting résumé, but William Shatner isn’t just the guy who played James T. Kirk, T.J. Hooker, and Denny Crane; he’s actually enjoyed a long, albeit sporadic and rather irony-drenched, recording career, releasing four albums (including a double live release) over the last 25 years.

As luck would have it, Shatner’s been back in the recording studio lately, and he’s ready to return with his latest audio offering.

Freddie Mercury's Birthday Honored With Google Doodle [VIDEO]

Andrea Rosen — Mon, 05 Sep 2011 14:51:09 +0000

To commemorate what would have been Queen singer Freddie Mercury’s 65th birthday this weekend, Google published a Mercury-ized doodle on their homepage, along with an accompanying animated video. The clip imagines the late star (who passed away in 1991 due to AIDS complications), cavorting through a heavenscape packed with 8-bit objects and some of his most iconic outfits.

My Chemical Romance Jams with Queen's Brian May at Reading Festival [VIDEO]

Chris M. Junior — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 13:24:31 +0000

Clapping to the beat and triumphantly raising his microphone above his head, My Chemical Romance singer Gerard Way channeled his inner Freddie Mercury while the band played the Reading Festival set in England last weekend.

Adding to the Queen connection was a guest appearance by the legendary British band’s own Brian May, who joined My Chem onstage to play guitar on signature songs by both groups.

More Than 3,600 Waldos Sing 'We Are the Champions' To Set World Record [VIDEO]

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 18:12:14 +0000

If you wanted find the real Waldo in Dublin, Ireland last weekend you would have been in for quite a challenge.

That’s because 3,657 people donned the red-and-white striped costume of the notoriously illusive character from the ‘Where’s Waldo?’ children’s book series in order to set a world record for the most Waldo impersonators in one place.

Watch! Dirk Nowitzki Mangles Queen's 'We Are the Champions' [VIDEO]

Drew Weisholtz — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 16:39:14 +0000

Dirk Nowitzki had best stick to basketball.

The Dallas Mavericks star, who won the Most Valuable Player Award while leading his team to the NBA championship, showed off some less-than-impressive skills when the city held a victory parade on Thursday.