From Dan C – Jessica Simpson once pulled out of a show because she kept flubbing the words to a song. Is that correct?

February 5, 2010

Mr. Pop History – When The Kennedy Center Honors were paying tribute to Dolly Parton, Jessica Simpson flubbed the words to Parton’s “9 to 5.” She became so flustered, she fled the stage. She was given a second chance at the song by producers – but no go. This was in 2006.Jessica

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From Lee N – Who was the only band ever thrown off the “Tonight” show?

November 20, 2009

Mr. Pop History – This one’s easy. It was the Australian band “The Vine” back in December of 2002. Why you ask? From the Mr. Pop archives:

Rowdy Australian band – “The Vines” are jettisoned from the Jay Leno “Tonight” Show after lead singer Craig Nichols began trashing the group’s equipment during a sound check, just before the show’s taping. He went into a tantrum – throwing around things – and then they were asked to leave.

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From KH – Mr. Pop – “Sticky Fingers” by the Rolling Stones had two milestones. What were they?

November 20, 2009

Mr. Pop History – As we go back to May of 1971 – I believe they were:

1) It was the first Rolling Stones release on their very own label – Rolling Stone (distributed by Atco).

2) The cover was designed by pop art guru Andy Warhol and contained a real zipper. sticky fingers

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From BL – What was the name of Snoop Dogg’s tongue-in-cheek comedy show on MTV?

November 19, 2009

Mr. Pop History – Yes Snoop had a TV show that wasn’t to be taken seriously – “Doggy Fizzle Televizzle.” It was first aired as a pilot back in November of 2002. It was described this way:

“Snoop will mix sketch comedy with music and man-on-the-street bits. On the pilot, he’ll try out for the Oakland raiders, spoof nursery rhymes and work undercover at Arby’s.” Snoop Dogg

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