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Forbes
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Tenacious D Charts A New Album In The Midst Of A Hiatus
Tenacious D lands its fifth top 10 on the Comedy Albums chart, as The Pick of Destiny debuts at No. ... More 8 nearly 20 years after its release. American comedians, actors, and musicians Kyle Gass (left) and Jack Black, both of the band Tenacious D, perform onstage, Chicago, Illinois, May 18, 2002. (Photo by) Getty Images Before Jack Black became a certified movie star, he found success in the music industry as one-half of Tenacious D. Black, joined by his friend Kyle Gass, created the band, which blended hard rock and comedy to produce something exciting and original. The duo has released albums fairly regularly every five or six years, as Black became one of the biggest movie stars in the business and wasn't able to devote all of his time to music. The act, which is currently on hiatus after Gass made a joke about the attempted assassination of President Donald Trump, has only shared a handful of projects, and though nothing new has come from the band recently — and nothing new is likely to arrive for quite some time — the rockers still manage to debut on a Billboard chart this week. The Pick of Destiny debuts at No. 8 on the Comedy Albums chart this week. Tenacious D scores the only new arrival on the 10-spot roster, which is one of the less frenetic of all the Billboard rankings. As The Pick of Destiny opens in eighth place, Tenacious D pushes its own self-titled project down one space to No. 9. The group stands out as the only act with more than one appearance on the tally at the moment. The Pick of Destiny arrives on the Comedy Albums chart almost two decades after it was first released. The album served as the soundtrack to the movie of the same name, which starred the members of Tenacious D, though it told a fictitious story of the group's beginnings. The film didn't perform well, but the soundtrack has become a cult classic, and now, The Pick of Destiny has become a commercial success. Tenacious D Scores Fifth Top 10 on Comedy Albums Chart Tenacious D earns a fifth top 10 on the Comedy Albums chart this week. The Pick of Destiny now stands out as the group's lowest-peaking title, as the band's other four top 10s all climbed into the highest two spaces. Both Tenacious D and Live stalled at No. 2, while Rize of the Fenix and Post-Apocalypto spent a month or more at No. 1.
Wales Online
15-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
The celebrities who have visited Wales so far in 2025
The celebrities who have visited Wales so far in 2025 There have been many famous faces including Barry Keoghan, Ed Sheeran and Ryan Reynolds Celebrities love it in Wales (Image: ChanningTatum/Instagram ) With incredible coastlines, rolling hills and rugged mountain views it is no surprise that thousands of people visit Wales each year and this is no different for celebrities. Already in 2025 Wales has welcomed some famous faces. From superstar singers to amazing actors to great comedians, celebrities have been popping up all over Wales. This includes the bright lights of Cardiff to the footballing town of Wrexham and everywhere in between. From being papped by fans to raving about Wales, many celebrities love it here. Here are some of the celebrities who have visited Wales in 2025. For the latest TV and showbiz gossip sign up to our newsletter . Barry Keoghan BAFTA-winning Irish actor Barry Keoghan was recognised by fans while shopping in Merthyr Tydfil in January, 2025. In a photo shared by Tristan Thomas on Facebook, the actor can be seen posing with a smile and his fingers up. Tristan captioned the photo saying: "Just bumped into Barry Keoghan in Merthyr hahaha." You can read more, here. Taron Egerton The same weekend Barry was spotted in Merthyr Tydfil, Welsh star Taron Egerton was spotted in Aberaeron. Article continues below Taron, who was born in Merseyside but grew up in Wales, popped into The Moody Cow Welsh Kitchen & Farm Shop and took a selfie with a member of staff who recognised him. Gethin Jones Welsh star Gethin Jones, who hails from Cardiff, was back in the capital city for the popular sporting event, Hyrox. Sharing his excitement on Instagram, the presenter posted a photo from the HYROX fitness competition, joking about his friend's post-race celebration: He said: "58.39 for @dimmickpt and @tommybizzburnell. I think Sam has found a new @hyroxuk partner… he kissed Tommy at the end. He's never kissed me. What an epic event, in one of the best stadiums in the world." The friends then treated themselves to a big pancake breakfast in the city centre. Kyle Gass Kyle Gass came to Cardiff (Image: Kyle Gass Instagram ) One half of rock duo Tenacious D, Kyle Gass, took a quick trip to Cardiff and Barry ahead of the final few dates on his UK tour and was spotted at Cardiff Central station. Although not performing in Cardiff for The Kyle Gass Company's 2025 UK tour, he decided to spontaneously visit the Welsh city as he was spotted playing Simon & Garfunkel's Homeward Bound at Cardiff Central railway station and strolling along Barry Island beach. Paul Whitehouse Popular comedian Paul Whitehouse celebrated his birthday in a Cardiff restaurant. He was starring in the musical Only Fools and Horses: The Musical and played Grandad in the show at the Wales Millennium Centre in Cardiff Bay, and to celebrate his birthday enjoyed a night out at Italian restaurant Giovanni's in the bay, with his fellow castmates. The restaurant even created him a "lovely jubbly" birthday board in homage to the hit TV show. Speaking about the night, Paul said: "We've been on the road for months and this is the best night we've had by a million miles." Read more, here. Jack Dee Another comedian to enjoy Cardiff was Jack Dee. He was helped out and spotted by the South Wales Police Service in Cardiff city centre. Posting a selfie of Jack, where he is wrapped up in a hat and scarf and not the most recognisable, with PCSOs, the caption read: "Comedian Jack Dee was a little lost in #Cardiff city centre. Luckily our friendly city centre PCSOs Deb and Lynda were on patrol and happy to give directions." Read more, here. Abby Lee Miller Abby Lee Miller with the Iconic Street Dance Competition Team at their Swansea event (Image: Iconic Street Dance Competition ) Dancers at the Iconic Street Dance Competition in Swansea were left starstruck after a surprise appearance from world-renowned dance coach Abby Lee Miller. The visit came together just a week before the event in what the organisers described as a "fortunate twist of fate". You can read more, here. Ruth Jones and Oscar Hartland Ruth Jones was reunited with her on-screen son Oscar Hartland, who plays Neil the Baby in Gavin and Stacey, at the In It Together festival in Margam. You can read more, here. Danny Jones and Dougie Poynter McFly's Danny Jones and Dougie Poynter embarked on a four-day motorcycle trip around Wales. While fans didn't know exactly where they were, they posted lots of photos from the trip and you can read more, here. Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds celebrated Wrexham AFC getting promoted to the English Football League Championship, at Wrexham. The atmosphere in Wrexham was pure euphoria, and Blake was right there in the thick of it. Cheering from the stands alongside her husband, she witnessed the heart-pounding victory that set the town alight. Sean Paul Sean Paul and his crew enjoy traditional Turkish food at Saray restaurant in Cardiff (Image: Saray Restaurant / Instagram ) Global music star Sean Paul was spotted at one of Cardiff's beloved restaurants. He popped into the Saray restaurant on City Road in Roath. The Jamaican star dined at the traditional Turkish grill restaurant alongside his tour crew and Welsh DJ Mista Bibs and was seen tucking into some lamb chops before he took the time to talk and take photos with the restaurant staff and customers. Mo Gilligan Mo Gilligan said there is "no better place to perform in the world than Cardiff". Mo, known as 'Mo The Comedian', was full of praise for the audience in the Welsh capital when he took to Instagram after his show at Cardiff's Utilita Arena on Friday, April 4. Joanna Page Gavin & Stacey star Joanna Page was spotted filming in Barry Island. The actress and presenter returned to her lovable character Stacey's home turf to do some filming alongside presenter chef Chris 'Flamebaster' Roberts on Thursday, March 6. The star took to Instagram to document her day, with a snap of her looking happy under the blue skies of Barry Island. In another photo on her Instagram story, the actress was posing with the Caernarfon-based chef Chris 'Flamebaster' Roberts on Barry Island's promenade, near the beach and Bay 5 Coffee café. Read more, here. Channing Tatum When it comes to life in Wrexham, by now the residents of the leafy Welsh border city are no strangers to Hollywood royalty, thanks to the investment of Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney in local football club, Wrexham FC. Yet it appears the appeal of the city has now earned yet another showbiz admirer after Magic Mike star Channing Tatum visited and fell in love with everything it had to offer. Reflecting on his recent visit on social media, Channing proudly told his followers that his trip was something he'll 'never forget' as he shared a carousel of photos from his time exploring every inch of the former market town, which was granted city status back in 2022. Danny Beard, Hayley Tamaddon, Tia Kofi, Baga Chipz, Veronica Green, Cheryl, Jade Thirwall, Aston Merrygold, Jennifer Ellison, Jameson Stocks, Claire Sweeney, Pete Price, Ian Watkins and Jayde Adams Many celebrities attended the funeral of beloved drag queen The Vivienne, in Denbigshire. They were born in Wales and you can read more, here. Ed Sheeran Ed Sheeran surprised a school in Cardiff Students at a Cardiff high school were left utterly astounded when Ed Sheeran made a surprise entrance during their morning assembly. The global music sensation serenaded nearly 2,000 pupils at Fitzalan High School in Cardiff. Scott Mills Scott Mills has revealed the one thing he'll miss most about Swansea as his Christmas pantomime stint ended. The nation's favourite DJ and radio presenter took on the role of Mayor Mills over seven weeks in the 2024 pantomime Jack and The Beanstalk at the Swansea Grand Theatre. After the last show on Sunday, January 5, the star said he was gutted for it all to be over. Posting on Facebook, Scott described how much he will miss this era of his life but also some Welsh classics too. Billy Duffy, Eddie McDonald, Bruce Watson, Jamie Watson Another funeral that had some celebrity attendance was the funeral of Mike Peters, the much-adored frontman of The Alarm. The service was held at the Parish Church of St Bridget and St Cwyfan in Waterfall Road, Dyserth, featuring 24 speakers and musicians. Article continues below
Yahoo
01-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
US rock star turns up at Welsh railway station with a guitar for impromptu performance
An American rock star made a surprise visit to south Wales as fans spotted him at a Cardiff railway station earlier this week. One half of rock duo Tenacious D, Kyle Gass, took a quick trip to Cardiff and Barry ahead of the final few dates on his UK tour. Although not performing in Cardiff for The Kyle Gass Company's 2025 UK tour, he decided to spontaneously visit the Welsh city as he was spotted playing Simon & Garfunkel's Homeward Bound at Cardiff Central railway station and strolling along Barry Island beach. The singer is known for being one half of the famous rock band, Tenacious D alongside fellow rockstar and Hollywood actor, Jack Black who recently starred in the box office smash, Minecraft. READ MORE: Life by the quiet beach 20 minutes from Cardiff where it feels like you've gone back in time READ MORE: Mum hurls knife at man after he 'pinched her and asked for sex' during boozy night in Gass has also made appearances in films such as Shallow Hal, with Jack Black, and Christmas classic, Elf. For the latest TV and showbiz gossip sign up to our newsletter According to Bro Radio, the bandmate of Jack Black enjoyed a quiet moment by the sea as well as stopping in Romilly's Café taking pictures with the staff on Wednesday, May 28. Whilst waiting for his train at Cardiff Central railway station, Gass got out his guitar and sang the 1966 hit from the famous duo/ With the Cardiff sign clear in the background of his video shared on social media, fans were quick to welcome him to Wales. One person wrote: "Omg your in cardiff!! Welcome to Wales." With another saying: "Croeso I Cymru!!! Welcome to Wales!! Awesome." Gass and Black's heavy rock band, who've had hits such as Tribute and Beelzeboss are currently on hiatus after, in July 2024, Gass made a controversial remark about President Donald Trump's assassination attempt. The band cancelled their tour for the rest of summer last year. The controversy arose after Black presented his bandmate with a cake to celebrate his birthday whilst on stage in Australia. When asked to make a wish, Gass said: 'Don't miss Trump next time.' Kung-Fu Panda star Black has spoken about the band's future since, saying: " 'Yeah, we're friends. That hasn't changed. These things take time sometimes… And we'll be back when it feels right." This year, Gass has toured around Europe and the UK with The Kyle Gass Company with their last tour date in Stockport on Saturday, May 31.
Wales Online
31-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
US rock star turns up at Welsh railway station with a guitar for impromptu performance
US rock star turns up at Welsh railway station with a guitar for impromptu performance The singer was seen enjoying a stroll along the beach and playing guitar whilst waiting for the train He got out his guitar to play a song (Image: Kyle Gass Instagram ) An American rock star made a surprise visit to south Wales as fans spotted him at a Cardiff railway station earlier this week. One half of rock duo Tenacious D, Kyle Gass, took a quick trip to Cardiff and Barry ahead of the final few dates on his UK tour. Although not performing in Cardiff for The Kyle Gass Company's 2025 UK tour, he decided to spontaneously visit the Welsh city as he was spotted playing Simon & Garfunkel's Homeward Bound at Cardiff Central railway station and strolling along Barry Island beach. The singer is known for being one half of the famous rock band, Tenacious D alongside fellow rockstar and Hollywood actor, Jack Black who recently starred in the box office smash, Minecraft. Gass has also made appearances in films such as Shallow Hal, with Jack Black, and Christmas classic, Elf. For the latest TV and showbiz gossip sign up to our newsletter According to Bro Radio, the bandmate of Jack Black enjoyed a quiet moment by the sea as well as stopping in Romilly's Café taking pictures with the staff on Wednesday, May 28. Whilst waiting for his train at Cardiff Central railway station, Gass got out his guitar and sang the 1966 hit from the famous duo/ Content cannot be displayed without consent With the Cardiff sign clear in the background of his video shared on social media, fans were quick to welcome him to Wales. One person wrote: "Omg your in cardiff!! Welcome to Wales." With another saying: "Croeso I Cymru!!! Welcome to Wales!! Awesome." Fans were shocked to see him in Cardiff (Image: Kyle Gass Instagram ) Gass and Black's heavy rock band, who've had hits such as Tribute and Beelzeboss are currently on hiatus after, in July 2024, Gass made a controversial remark about President Donald Trump's assassination attempt. The band cancelled their tour for the rest of summer last year. The controversy arose after Black presented his bandmate with a cake to celebrate his birthday whilst on stage in Australia. When asked to make a wish, Gass said: 'Don't miss Trump next time.' Kung-Fu Panda star Black has spoken about the band's future since, saying: " 'Yeah, we're friends. That hasn't changed. These things take time sometimes… And we'll be back when it feels right." This year, Gass has toured around Europe and the UK with The Kyle Gass Company with their last tour date in Stockport on Saturday, May 31. Article continues below
