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Yahoo
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Beaten Up By Trio Of Teenagers, John Mulaney Finds Solace In Bone Thugs-N-Harmony On ‘Everybody's Live' Season Finale
John Mulaney closed out the season finale of Everybody's Live by getting beaten up by three 14-year-old boys. However, the comedian also brought out Bone Thugs-N-Harmony after revealing last month that he nearly got scammed when he initially tried to book them. More from Deadline Lindsay Lohan Doesn't Want To Make Netflix Rom-Coms "Forever" Netflix Unveils K-Drama 'Notes From The Last Row' Starring Choi Min-sik, Choi Hyun-wook & Huh Joon-ho Netflix Co-Founder Reed Hastings Joins Board Of AI Firm Anthropic The season finale of the show was teen night. 'Teens rule, they are the only people who have no money that I want approval from,' he joked. He had been 'hyping' this fight all month, a 'fight to the death, reputationally speaking'. 'The response has been overwhelming,' he said, before doing a fake buffering joke. Elsewhere on the show, Mulaney was joined by Adam Sandler, who discussed being kicked out of multiple bands in his youth, Joe Mande, who discussed his teen diarrhea, and Sean Penn, who walked out on stage smoking a cigarette before telling a story about throwing a Molotov cocktail at a rival surfer's van. The trio were joined by 16-year-old Zephyrine Lucan, one of Everybody's Live's writer's babysitter. Olympia punks Sleater-Kinney, featuring Fred Arminsen on drums, featured as the first musical guest, singing a cover of Kim Wilde's Kids In America. Bone Thugs-N-Harmony closed out the show by performing their hit single Tha Crossroads, which was released in 1996. It was an apt closing after Mulaney revealed last month that nearly scammed by a fake manager. 'If you're not familiar with Tha Crossroads, it was an enormous hit about their friend's tragic death,' Mulaney said. 'And I cannot overstate how hugely popular it was with horned-up junior high kids at Catholic schools to grind with each other during the Clinton administration,' he said on the April 2 show. The man demanded $2,800 up front, which Mulaney said he needed to pay himself rather than through the show's budget, a difficult feat, as a recovering addict he wasn't allowed to withdraw more than $300 at a time, meaning he had to call his wife Olivia Munn to explain. 'It's for Bone Thugs-N-Harmony.' 'After a little investigating, I have come to believe that the man I was talking to was not the manager of Bone Thugs-N-Harmony. In fact, several sites list a different person,' he said. 'I'm concerned now that I never had any direct contact with Bone Thugs-N-Harmony.' He has now. Everybody's Live with John Mulaney is expected to return after Deadline revealed that Netflix had handed the series a two-season order, although it's not clear when the show will be back for another 12-week run. The show is produced by Mulaney's Multiple Camera Productions and exec produced by Mulaney, Ashley Edens John Foy and David Ferguson. Best of Deadline 'The Morning Show' Season 4: Everything We Know So Far 2025 TV Series Renewals: Photo Gallery 2025 TV Cancellations: Photo Gallery
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Bone Thugs-N-Harmony Perform 1996 Hit ‘Tha Crossroads' on ‘Everybody's Live'
Bone Thugs-N-Harmony made an unexpected return to late-night television this week, appearing on Netflix's Everybody's Live With John Mulaney for a surprise performance of their 1996 hit 'Tha Crossroads.' The group's appearance came months after Mulaney revealed on-air that he had previously tried and failed to book them for the show. In April, the comedian shared that he had been tricked by someone pretending to be the group's manager while trying to arrange a bit involving actor Richard Kind and a pet tortoise. At the time, Mulaney jokingly pleaded with the real members of Bone Thugs to contact him and 'clear this up.' More from Billboard Thom Yorke Releases 'Dialing In' as Theme to Apple TV+ Series 'Smoke' Kneecap Removed From Scottish Festival Following Safety Concerns From Police Baltazar Lora, Doctor Nativo & More Emerging Latin Artists on Our Radar It appears they did. During the latest episode, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony arrived following a skit in which a trio of 14-year-olds outmatched Mulaney. The group performed their chart-topping single 'Tha Crossroads' and awarded a wrestling belt trophy to the teens after the segment. Upon its release, 'Tha Crossroads' spent eight consecutive weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1996. The track, a tribute to the group's late mentor Eazy-E, remains their most commercially successful single to date. It also earned the group a Grammy Award for best rap performance by a duo or group and solidified their legacy as pioneers of melodic rap in the 1990s. The performance featured four members of the group, with Krayzie Bone, Layzie Bone, Bizzy Bone, and Wish Bone all taking the stage. Flesh-N-Bone was not present for the taping. Their appearance follows the release of 'Aww Shit' in April, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony's first new single in nearly 15 years. The track features all five founding members and serves as the lead single from a forthcoming full-length album, according to Greenback Records. The group has also confirmed a run of live dates for summer 2025, including a slot at the Roots Picnic's Class of '95 at the Hollywood Bowl and appearances as part of the Kings of the West festival series. The Cleveland group has charted 10 songs on the Hot 100, including '1st of tha Month' (No. 14), 'Look into My Eyes' (No. 4), and 'If I Could Teach the World' (No. 20). Their 1995 album E. 1999 Eternal spent two weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 and has since been certified quadruple platinum. 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
Express Tribune
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
John Mulaney actually fought three teens on TV — and lost
Comedian John Mulaney followed through on his absurd promise to fight three teenage boys during the finale of his variety-style talk show Everybody's Live With John Mulaney, as originally reported by Bethy Squires for Vulture. Known for blending sketch comedy and satire, the show's outlandish premise culminated in a staged brawl that delighted fans and viewers alike. After weeks of buildup and mock promotional hype, the fight took place on-air around 8:04 p.m. PST. Mulaney, suited up and ready, squared off against three teen boys in coordinated attacks. The teens used clever tactics — one repeatedly attempted to trip him — and eventually overpowered the comedian. As Mulaney tapped out, the crowd cheered and Bone Thugs-N-Harmony performed 'Tha Crossroads,' marking the teens' hilarious victory. Celebrity guests including Joe Mande, Adam Sandler, Sean Penn, Richard Kind, and Saymo looked on from the sidelines as the chaos unfolded. One of the show's writers even brought a babysitter to witness the spectacle. Despite being a father of two, Mulaney didn't hold back — but the combined energy of the teenagers proved too much. The surreal ending to Everybody's Live, which has blended offbeat stunts with musical numbers and sketch humor, was both comedic and bizarre. While there's no official word yet on the show's renewal, fans are already calling the finale one of the wildest moments in late-night comedy this year. If this truly was the series finale, it's a memorable sendoff — a ridiculous, joyful punchline to Mulaney's unconventional talk show experiment.
Scottish Sun
03-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Noughties pop star looks unrecognisable as he flexes his muscles 23 years after finding fame as a school kid
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A NOUGHTIES pop star looks unrecognisable in snaps and videos shared on his Instagram account. 23 years after finding fame as a school kid in his teens, James Kenzie looks unrecognisable and totally different from his days in Blazin' Squad. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 8 James Kenzie looks unrecognisable these days Credit: Instagram 8 He has a very ripped figure Credit: Instagram 8 He shot to fame in the 00s as a member of Blazin' Squad Credit: Getty - Contributor On Instagram, James, 39, can be found showing off his ripped physique while encouraging his fans to get coached by him. With over 24,000 followers, the former Blazin' Squad member describes himself as an "online coach" who runs COACHING BY KENZIE. He urges fans to "Burn Fat, Build Muscle & Stay Motivated" with his plan, boasting that they will achieve "Results That Last - Without the Restriction". Sharing sizzling snaps of his muscles on social media, James often displays his ripped abs and figure. Read More on 90s & 00s Stars RAP REUNION Noughties band reunite for 'massive tour' years after controversial performance "You looking absolutely incredible gorgeous," said one fan underneath a recent ripped snap of James. "How are you the bustiest Blazin Squad guy?" asked another. "Omfg!! Beast mode on," gushed a third. Underneath a video promoting how he trains people, someone else said: "How many of his fans wanna be trained by Kenzie. Roll up roll up." Meanwhile, his former Blazin' Squad bandmate Marcel Somerville said underneath one of his snaps: "Go on Kenz! I'm coming down for a session." James shot to fame in 2001 when the band Blazin' Squad hit the charts. Noughties boyband look unrecognisable 27 years after No1 smash Crossroads as they reunite for huge pop gig The band, which comprised of 10 members, had six consecutive Top 10 hits, including the number one single Tha Crossroads. Blazin' Squad released two albums which just made the UK Top 40 album chart. While in the Blazin' Squad, James went by the name MC Kenzie. The group split in 2005, with MC Kenzie, MC Flava and MC Strider going on to form the group Friday Hill. 8 The band shot to fame in the noughties Credit: Getty - Contributor 8 Blazin' Squad had many members over the years before disbanding Credit: Alamy 8 In 2005, he appeared in Celebrity Big Brother Credit: Channel 4 Kenzie then became well-known as the youngest ever Celebrity Big Brother housemate when he appeared on the show in 2005 at the age of 19. In 2013, it was revealed that Kenzie would be joining forces with Adam Rickitt, Gareth Gates, Dane Bowers and Kavana to form the supergroup 5th Story. The band was formed the second series of ITV2's The Big Reunion. When Kenzie was at the top of his game in the band in the mid-noughties, he dated glamour model Jodie Marsh in 2005. He has been with his current girlfriend Frankie since January 2012, as per reports. The rapper and online coach shares two daughters with his partner. Kenzie and Frankie are parents to Wynter and Wyllow. Wynter was born in 2013, and Wyllow was born a year later in 2014. 8 Jodie Marsh dated Kenzie in 2005 Credit: PA:Press Association
The Sun
03-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Noughties pop star looks unrecognisable as he flexes his muscles 23 years after finding fame as a school kid
A NOUGHTIES pop star looks unrecognisable in snaps and videos shared on his Instagram account. 23 years after finding fame as a school kid in his teens, James Kenzie looks unrecognisable and totally different from his days in Blazin' Squad. 8 8 8 On Instagram, James, 39, can be found showing off his ripped physique while encouraging his fans to get coached by him. With over 24,000 followers, the former Blazin' Squad member describes himself as an "online coach" who runs COACHING BY KENZIE. He urges fans to "Burn Fat, Build Muscle & Stay Motivated" with his plan, boasting that they will achieve "Results That Last - Without the Restriction". Sharing sizzling snaps of his muscles on social media, James often displays his ripped abs and figure. "You looking absolutely incredible gorgeous," said one fan underneath a recent ripped snap of James. "How are you the bustiest Blazin Squad guy?" asked another. "Omfg!! Beast mode on," gushed a third. Underneath a video promoting how he trains people, someone else said: "How many of his fans wanna be trained by Kenzie. Roll up roll up." Meanwhile, his former Blazin' Squad bandmate Marcel Somerville said underneath one of his snaps: "Go on Kenz! I'm coming down for a session." James shot to fame in 2001 when the band Blazin' Squad hit the charts. Noughties boyband look unrecognisable 27 years after No1 smash Crossroads as they reunite for huge pop gig The band, which comprised of 10 members, had six consecutive Top 10 hits, including the number one single Tha Crossroads. Blazin' Squad released two albums which just made the UK Top 40 album chart. While in the Blazin' Squad, James went by the name MC Kenzie. The group split in 2005, with MC Kenzie, MC Flava and MC Strider going on to form the group Friday Hill. 8 8 Kenzie then became well-known as the youngest ever Celebrity Big Brother housemate when he appeared on the show in 2005 at the age of 19. In 2013, it was revealed that Kenzie would be joining forces with Adam Rickitt, Gareth Gates, Dane Bowers and Kavana to form the supergroup 5th Story. The band was formed the second series of ITV2 's The Big Reunion. When Kenzie was at the top of his game in the band in the mid-noughties, he dated glamour model Jodie Marsh in 2005. He has been with his current girlfriend Frankie since January 2012, as per reports. The rapper and online coach shares two daughters with his partner. Kenzie and Frankie are parents to Wynter and Wyllow. Wynter was born in 2013, and Wyllow was born a year later in 2014. 8 8
