Weird Al became popular in the 1980s with parody songs, especially videos such as "Like a Surgeon" (Madonna's "Like A Virgin").

"Weird Al" Yankovic definitely had the right idea in touting the myriad of benefits and creative uses for aluminum foil in his parody song "Foil." If you toil with foil, it's important to know what kind you should be using for each situation, especially ...

“Weird Al” Yankovic is the first act announced for the 2026 Minnesota State Fair Grandstand series. Tickets for his Aug. 28 show — which will be the seventh time the pop parodist has played the Grandstand — are priced from $89.25 to $54 and go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday through Etix and by phone at 800-514-3849. Puddles Pity Party opens.

Weird Al” Yankovic, a musician best known for his humorous ribbing of musical trends through parody, will be coming to Birmingham next fall. Yankovic, who came up in the 80s with satire on everyone from Michael Jackson to Coolio and even hosted his own TV show,

The king of music parodies told ‘Spin’ that 2014’s ‘Mandatory Fun’ is “most likely going to be the last traditional album that I ever release” Scott Dudelson/Getty Don’t count on getting a new album from "Weird Al" Yankovic, perhaps ever again.

“Weird Al” Yankovic and country music star Bailey Zimmerman both will headline Musikfest 2026. Yankovic, the biggest-selling comedy recording artist ever, will perform Aug. 4. Zimmerman will perform Aug. 6. ArtsQuest members can purchase tickets for both shows now; tickets go on sale Friday morning for the general public.

Yankovic last performed in Syracuse at the Landmark Theatre in 2019 as part of his “Strings Attached” tour with an orchestra. The “Bigger & Weirder” tour features more of his greatest hits and fan favorites featuring a giant video wall, multiple costume changes and an eight-piece backing ensemble that includes his original band.