Q: I just watched the video "Amish Paradise" by "Weird Al" Yankovic. The song is a parody of "Gangsta's Paradise" by Coolio. One of the Amish women looks familiar. Who is she? --- C.F., Carson City, ...

Eric Appel’s Weird: The Al Yankovic Story has drawn mixed reviews ahead of its Roku Channel premiere this weekend: Critics have issued their appreciation for Daniel Radcliffe’s committed performance ...

"Weird" Al Yankovic is an American treasure. He's blazed a fierce parody path, leaving in his wake a smoking trail of kind words and favorable recollections. Through it all, seldom is heard a ...

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The movie ends with the performance of “Amish Paradise,” Yankovic’s 1996 parody of Coolio’s “Gansta’s Paradise.” While Yankovic always seeks permission from the artists he is going to parody, Coolio ...

Born Alfred Matthew Yankovic but better known today as “Weird Al,” the 63-year-old California-born parody songwriter has somehow burrowed his way into our hearts. Known for writing comedy songs that ...

Weird Al Yankovic has made a name for himself with spot-on song parodies. 40 years into his career, a look at some of his best tunes reveals the expertise and creativity it takes to do what he does.