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Popstar's Oral History: How the Lonely Island Crafted a Cult Popumentary
entertainment2 months ago

Popstar's Oral History: How the Lonely Island Crafted a Cult Popumentary

Rolling Stone marks the film’s 10th anniversary with an in‑depth oral history of Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping, detailing how Andy Samberg, Jorma Taccone, and Akiva Schaffer conceived a faux pop star and built an original soundtrack around a real‑world constellation of collaborators (Seal, Pink, Adam Levine, Michael Bolton, Maroon 5, Ringo Starr). The piece covers Judd Apatow’s push to commit, the creation of satirical songs like “Finest Girl (Bin Laden Song)” and “Equal Rights,” the infamous dick‑in‑the‑limo gag, and filming at the Forum, all of which helped the movie become a cult classic despite modest box office on release. The history also reflects how satire began echoing real pop culture in unexpected ways, strengthening the film’s legacy and hinting at future incarnations.

entertainment1 year ago

Andy Samberg's Wardrobe Malfunction with Charli XCX on SNL

Andy Samberg nearly experienced a wardrobe malfunction while filming a Saturday Night Live music video with Charli XCX. During the "Here I Go" sketch, Samberg wore very short shorts, which almost led to an embarrassing moment as he danced energetically. The sketch featured Samberg as an annoying homeowner and Charli XCX as his equally annoying wife. Samberg humorously recounted the incident on The Lonely Island and Seth Meyers Podcast, expressing relief that the shorts weren't cut any higher.

Amy Adams Rejects Risqué SNL Song to Shield 'Enchanted' Fans
entertainment1 year ago

Amy Adams Rejects Risqué SNL Song to Shield 'Enchanted' Fans

Amy Adams once declined a duet performance with Andy Samberg on Saturday Night Live in 2008 because the song's content was too risqué, potentially clashing with her role as Giselle in Disney's 'Enchanted.' Adams was concerned about the impact on young fans of the film, which she reprised in 2022's 'Disenchanted.' Samberg shared this anecdote on a podcast, highlighting Adams' decision to protect her Disney image.