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Daily Mirror
18-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
The Simpsons fans are just finding out TV show is behind huge rock band's name
Fans of The Simpsons are only just realising that the TV show is the inspiration for one huge rock band's name. The news was shared on Reddit as many people admitted they didn't know They've scooped seven awards including Grammys, yet many are still clueless about how Fall Out Boy chose their legendary band name. The American rockers, featuring Patrick Stump, Pete Wentz, Joe Trohman and Andy Hurley, kicked off in 2001 as a pop-punk side project. The band cycled through several drummers before Hurley came aboard, leading to their debut album Take This to Your Grave in 2003 and catapulting them into stardom. Among their smash hits are tunes like Sugar, We're Goin Down, Dance Dance, Thnks fr th Mmrs, and My Songs Know What You Did In The Dark (Light Em Up). Yet, despite their stardom, the origin of Fall Out Boy's name remains a mystery to some fans, with one Reddit user confessing they'd only just discovered the tale behind the name. A Reddit user shared: "Today I learnt the band Fall Out Boy was named after a character in The Simpsons (Radioactive Man's sidekick), when a fan in the crowd, at their second ever show, shouted the name as a suggestion." Further details from American Songwriter reveal: "In the 1990s, Radioactive Man was introduced on the long-running animated series The Simpsons. A movie starring the famous comic book hero was being filmed in Springfield and Bart Simpson's friend, Millhouse Van Houten, auditioned and was chosen to play the role of Radioactive Man's sidekick Fallout Boy." "Several years later, when bassist Pete Wentz and guitarist Joe Trohman were forming a new band, they were reserved to booking shows as 'Pete's New Band,' until something better came along. "In 2001, the name Fall Out Boy was chosen after the band asked the crowd, during their second show together, what they should be called and someone yelled "Fallout Boy. " The name immediately stuck." It went on: "Though the band liked the name, they had no idea at the time that it was referencing a Simpsons character at first. "Radioactive Man and Fallout Boy originally made their first appearance in the real comic book series published by Bongo Comics, in 1994. "Co-founded by Simpsons creator Matt Groening in 1993, the short-lived comic series featured stories centred around the Simpson family and other characters from the show. The comic printed its final issue, Simpsons Comics #245, in 2018." Reacting to this revelation, one Reddit user said: "Now I feel super old. I thought this was common knowledge." Meanwhile another added: "I always thought that was a really good band name." A third user said: "Weird... I've never associated 'Fall Out' in Fall Out Boy to mean radioactive fallout." A fourth person also exclaimed: "Huh... I always assumed it was about something else I wasn't aware of... but I guess it's nice that I was right without knowing it.."
Daily Mail
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Fall Out Boy rocker drops out of huge tour to undergo major surgery
Fall Out Boy rocker Joe Trohman has shockingly dropped out of the band's huge tour to undergo major surgery. The guitarist, 40, took to social media to reveal he needs urgent surgery on his right hand and will have to take the rest of the year off. He wrote: 'After years of managing ongoing issues with my right hand, it's become clear that I need surgery to avoid permanent damage. 'Unfortunately, this means I'll have to take the rest of the year off from playing with the band. 'The silver lining is that I'm on track for a full recovery. The band will still be playing all scheduled shows. 'I'm looking forward to recovering so I can get back out there with the guys. Thanks so much for the love and support.' The guitarist, 40, took to social media to reveal he needs urgent surgery on his right hand and will have to take the rest of the year off; Patrick Stump, Andy Hurley, Pete Wentz, and Joe of Fall Out Boy are seen left to right back in February 2019 The Sugar, We're Goin Down hitmakers are set to play in Calgary, Canada on Wednesday - with further tour dates in Japan and Brazil upcoming. In 2023 Trohman took a five-month mental health break from the band. 'Neil Young once howled that it's better to burn out than to fade away. But I can tell you unequivocally that burning out is dreadful,' Trohman began. 'Without divulging all the details, I must disclose that my mental health has rapidly deteriorated over the past several years,' he continued. 'So, to avoid fading away and never returning, I will be taking a break from work which regrettably includes stepping away from Fall Out Boy for a spell,' Trohman continued. 'It pains me to make this decision, especially when we are releasing a new album that fills me with great pride (the sin I'm most proud of),' he said. 'So, the question remains: Will I return to the fold? Absolutely, one-hundred percent,' he clarified. 'In the meantime, I must recover which means putting myself and my mental health first,' he added. In 2023 Trohman took a five-month mental health break from the band - his post announcing his return to the band is pictured 'Thank you to everyone, including my bandmates and family, for understanding and respecting this difficult, but necessary, decision. Smell you sooner than later, Joe Trohman,' he concluded. At the time the group also announced their eighth studio album called So Much (For Stardust). They also performed their first single from the album on Jimmy Kimmel Live. The album was subsequently released on March 24. It was their first on their new label Fueled by Ramen and Elektra, with singer Patrick Stump explaining they went back to their roots with the album. 'Technology has made it really easy to make records much more quickly these days. There's nothing wrong with that, and that spontaneity can be exciting,' Stump said. 'But we wanted to get back to the way we used to work,' he shared. 'We wanted to make a record that was really lovingly crafted and deliberate and patiently guided — like someone cooked you a delicate meal. I'm not a very proud guy, but I'm pretty proud of this record,' he added. 'Our band has been an ongoing art project for twenty years and we know there have been many inception points along that journey.' 'We wanted to create an album that merged those points together — something new, but carved from our foundation. Fueled By Ramen and Elektra seemed like the perfect home for this,' added Pete Wentz. The rock band was initially formed by Wentz and Trohman back in 2001.
Yahoo
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Travis Scott Raises ‘JACKBOYS 2' Hype With ‘2000 Excursion' Single Feat. Don Toliver & Sheck Wes
The JACKBOYS 2 rollout is in motion. Travis Scott kicked off JB2 with the release of a cinematic visual for the compilation project's first single '2000 Excursion' (previously titled 'B&B') on Tuesday (July 8), which is currently only available on YouTube as of press time. La Flame reunites with a pair of his Cactus Jack running mates for the Cardo-produced banger, which features a sample of Ye's 'Power' and appearances from Sheck Wes and Don Toliver. More from Billboard Travis Scott Announces 'Jackboys 2' Compilation Album Is 'On the Way' Fall Out Boy's Joe Trohman Steps Away From Touring for Hand Surgery Billy Corgan Reflects on 'Beautiful and Bittersweet' Final Black Sabbath Show 'He sleep with a Spanish bi— in the club/ Bro knowin' Spanglish, that's good enough/ Wе took an hour out of the after-hours just to f— up all the ones/ I got a bunch, you ain't doin' brunch,' Scott raps. The second part of the woozy bar could be a reference to a strip club-fueled night out or La Flame invading The Weeknd and Playboi Carti's After Hours Til Dawn Tour stop in Los Angeles. As for the colorful visual, Scott and the crew head down to Texas while burning rubber and spinning out in exotic sports cars and supercharged Ford trucks. They even hit an F1 race to take in some professional action. This is only a taste of what's to come with JB2. Scott has been sending out custom JACKBOYS Lamborghinis to artists' driveways who are slated to appear on the album. The list includes GloRilla, Tyla, Vybz Kartel, 21 Savage, Kodak Black, SahBabii and Waka Flocka Flame. Travis Scott has also released a limited-edition JACKBOYS 2 merchandise collection, along with various CD and vinyl bundles featuring alternate covers for the project. According to the Cactus Jack honcho's website, JB2 will boast seven tracks and is slated to arrive later in July. Gear up, and watch the '2000 Excursion' video below. Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart
Yahoo
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Fall Out Boy's Joe Trohman Steps Away From Touring for Hand Surgery
Fall Out Boy guitarist Joe Trohman has announced he will step away from the band for the remainder of 2025 as he undergoes surgery on his right hand to avoid permanent damage. In a statement shared on social media Monday (July 7), Trohman explained his decision to take medical leave after years of managing ongoing issues. More from Billboard Jessie J Shares Update on Cancer Battle: 'Happy Tears Are Real' 'Park Waves Is Coming': Parkway Drive Tease New Australian Festival Billy Corgan Reflects on 'Beautiful and Bittersweet' Final Black Sabbath Show 'Hey everyone, after years of managing ongoing issues with my right hand, it's become clear that I need surgery to avoid permanent damage,' he wrote. 'Unfortunately, this means I'll have to take the rest of the year off from playing with the band. The silver lining is that I'm on track for a full recovery.' Trohman assured fans the band's scheduled tour dates will continue as planned. 'I'm looking forward to recovering so that I can get back out there with the guys. Thanks so much for the love and support.' This marks the second time Trohman has temporarily stepped away from Fall Out Boy in recent years. Back in January 2023, he took an indefinite break to focus on his mental health, telling fans at the time: 'Neil Young once howled that it's better to burn out than to fade away. But I can tell you unequivocally that burning out is dreadful. To avoid fading away and never returning, I'm putting myself and my mental health first.' Trohman returned to the band in May 2023 after several months of recovery. Fall Out Boy has yet to confirm who will fill in on guitar during Trohman's absence. Their packed schedule includes upcoming performances at Cowboys Music Festival in Calgary (July 8), Minnesota Yacht Club festival in St. Paul (July 19), Summer Sonic in Japan (Aug. 16-17), and three shows in Brazil later that month. Fall Out Boy will wrap up summer festival season at Oceans Calling Festival in Ocean City, Md., on Sept. 28. Trohman, a founding member of the band since its inception in 2001, is expected to make a full recovery and return to touring in 2026. Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart
Yahoo
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Jessie J Shares Update on Cancer Battle: ‘Happy Tears Are Real'
Jessie J has shared an uplifting update on her cancer journey, revealing her latest test results show no evidence of cancer spread. The British pop star, who first announced her diagnosis in June, took to Instagram with a heartfelt video of her son that was recorded the night before her surgery. In the caption, she told fans: 'AND. I AM OK. Results = I have NO cancer spread. Happy tears are real. Thank YOU for the prayers, the love, the well wishes, the joy and all the positive energy.' More from Billboard 'Park Waves Is Coming': Parkway Drive Tease New Australian Festival Fall Out Boy's Joe Trohman Steps Away From Touring for Hand Surgery Billy Corgan Reflects on 'Beautiful and Bittersweet' Final Black Sabbath Show The 'Price Tag' singer also reflected on the emotional weight of her journey so far. 'This video is from the night before my surgery. We called it baby boy. You are my biggest ray of light and with you in my life, the darkness will never win,' she wrote, referencing her young son. Jessie underwent her initial surgery on June 23, sharing updates from the hospital as she recovered. While she previously told fans her cancer was 'all gone' post-operation, she later clarified that she was awaiting test results to confirm. 'Lots of healing to go and one more surgery to make these cousins look more like sisters, but for now it's gratitude time,' she added in her latest post. 'I am changing my name to The LopJess monster.' The Grammy nominee spoke about her diagnosis onstage last month, telling a crowd of 75,000 at Wembley Stadium: 'Today, this show is my last show before I go to beat breast cancer! It's so special to me, you have no idea. I'm so grateful for this life, for you guys, for my career, for my son, my partner, my parents, my band, my crew. We have so much to live for.' Jessie J has been candid about her health struggles in recent years. In 2020, she revealed a diagnosis of Ménière's disease, followed by a miscarriage in 2021, and in 2024 she publicly discussed living with OCD and ADHD. Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart
