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Avril Lavigne was one of the biggest popstars of the 2000s, and her continued success in the industry, film and TV roles, and brand deals have all combined to give the Canadian punk rocker an eye-popping net worth. Pop and punk don't always go hand-in-hand with punk being counter-culture, and pop being mainstream, but when the combination works, some great bangers get produced. Take Avril Lavigne, the Canadian jean-wearing, hair-dyeing, boyfriend-cussing musician who owned the airwaves in the early 2000s with songs like "Complicated", "Girlfriend", and "What The Hell".

Over the course of her career, Lavigne has been nominated for 8 Grammys, set the Guinness World Record for the youngest female solo artist to top the UK chart, has had multiple Billboard top 100 hits, and is internationally famous on a level that may surprise casual fans who think the singer peaked with "Sk8er Boi" (via Sennheiser). She's been married and divorced twice,...

Hinder drummer Cody Hanson has revealed that he “almost got beat up” by Nickelback frontman Chad Kroeger.

In a new interview on The Jesea Lee Show, Hanson was asked if he’s had any “super cringey” moments with other bands over the years. Immediately, Hanson thought of a drunken confrontation he had with Kroeger, offering up a story he hadn’t told publicly before.

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“In the early days, we were out touring with Nickelback, and we always loved Nickelback growing up, one of our favorite bands,” began Hanson. “We’d kind of become buddies with them. We spent a couple summers recording in Vancouver, one of the summers was at Chad Kroeger’s house, so we kinda knew the guys.”

He continued, “One night … we were sitting outside of a hotel, and it was us and our crew, and Chad and a couple of girls. They...

Warning! This Article Contains Major Spoilers About The Masked Singer Season 12!The Masked Singer season 12 Group C contestant Sherlock Hound was one of the 15 mystery celebrity singers competing for the Golden Mask trophy, and he was unmasked during the Group C finals on Peanuts Night and revealed to be retired Major League Baseball pitcher and World Series Champion, Bronson Arroyo. The Masked Singer host Nick Cannon returned for season 12, along with panelists Robin Thicke, Jenny McCarthy-Wahlberg, Ken Jeong, and Rita Ora. For the first time in Masked Singer history, the show has introduced Masked Ambassadors, who are past contestants with special connections to the newest singers.

The Masked Singer season 12 began with Group A, which included Leaf Sheep (John Elway), Showbird (Yvette Nicole Brown), Woodpecker (Marsai Martin), Ship (Paula Cole), and the Buffalos, who are the Group A quarterfinalists. The Group B contestants included Dust Bunny (Andy Richter), Chess Piece...

Who’s performing tonight on “The Masked Singer” Season 12? It’s the Group C finals, which means Royal Knight, Sherlock Hound, and Strawberry Shortcake will face off on the big stage for a spot in the semi-finals. There will be a double elimination this week, so get ready to say goodbye to two of your favorite costumes. Do you think any of these celebrities has what it takes to join the “Masked Singer” winners list? Sound off down in the comments section.

Two contestants have already been unmasked from this group, based on the instant votes from the audience and panelists Robin Thicke, Jenny McCarthy Wahlberg, Ken Jeong, and Rita Ora. They were: actor/musician Drake Bell as Ice King and one-armed surfer Bethany Hamilton as Macaron. That leaves just three member of Group B to compete for the Golden Mask. This week’s theme will be “Peanuts Thanksgiving,” so start cooking that turkey!

Warning! This Article Contains Possible Spoilers About The Masked Singer Season 12!The Masked Singer season 12 Group C contestant Sherlock Hound has been a mystery, but his Miley Cyrus Night clue has all but confirmed who he really is. Sherlock Hound made his debut on The Masked Singer season 12 Who Are You Fest Night, along with Strawberry Shortcake, Royal Knight, Ice King (Drake Bell), and Macaron (Bethany Hamilton). His two performances of "Under the Bridge" and "Used to Be Young" were mind-blowing. Sherlock Hound has now advanced to the Thanksgiving Night Group C finals, during which he'll compete for a spot in the quarterfinals against Strawberry Shortcake and Royal Knight.

Throughout The Masked Singer season 12, the panelists--Robin Thicke, Jenny McCarthy-Wahlberg, Ken Jeong, and Rita Ora--have guessed that Sherlock Hound is a rock superstar. Their guesses have included Pearl Jam's Eddie Vedder, Bush's Gavin Rossdale, and Hozier (Rita); Nickelback's Chad Kroeger,...

Sherlock Hound made his debut on the 12th season of “The Masked Singer” on Nov. 13, 2024, as a member of Group C. The furry investigator’s first song on Fox’s reality TV show was “Under the Bridge” by Red Hot Chili Peppers, and he had the four panelists guessing such famous names as Eddie Vedder, Gavin Rossdale, Chad Kroeger, and Brandon Boyd. The following week, he performed “Used to Be Young” and had the judges guessing John Rzeznik, Scott Stapp, Hozier, and Nate Ruess.

But who is Sherlock Hound? If you’re looking for “The Masked Singer” spoilers and clues, you’ve come to the right place! Read on for everything to know about Sherlock Hound, including which famous celebrity We think is hiding underneath this woof-tastic costume.

Gold Derby’s official guess for Sherlock Hound is … Bronson Arroyo! Don’t believe us? Let’s examine all of the clues,...

The Masked Singer is back!

A new episode of the mystery celebrity singing competition aired on Wednesday night (November 20) on Fox.

The show, which began in South Korea, features celebrities singing songs while wearing costumes and face masks concealing their identities until they’re eliminated. Throughout the season, the contestants provide clues to try and help the judges and fans figure out who is under the mask.

This season also features Ambassadors, who are all alums of the series, that have a special connection to each singer and will be providing major new clues about their friends’ identities.

During the episode, the Group C contestants – Royal Knight, Ice King, Sherlock Hound, and Strawberry Shortcake – hit the stage for performances on Miley Cyrus Night.

While on stage, Sherlock Hound performed “Used to Be Young.”

Click inside to check out all of the clues and guesses for Sherlock Hound…

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Grab your flower crowns, it’s time to meet Group C on “Who Are You Fest Night” on “The Masked Singer”! The newest group of celebrities will once again be endorsed by their very own celebrity Masked Ambassadors. Get ready to see some familiar faces returning to “The Masked Singer” stage to drop some major clues about their friends’ identities. Group C will put on show stopping performances of “You and I,” “Under The Bridge,” “Tonight Tonight,” “Call Me Maybe,” and “Slow Burn.” Tune in to see who will be unmasked in the all-new “Group C Premiere: Who Are You Fest” episode of “The Masked Singer” airing Wednesday, Nov. 13 (8:00-9:02 Pm Et/Pt) on Fox.

The Season 12 contestants boast 21 Grammy nominations, 14 Emmy nominations, and 202 film appearances. Five of them even know Taylor Swift! Play detective with panelists Robin Thicke, Jenny McCarthy Wahlberg, Ken Jeong, and Rita Ora. Nick Cannon...

Spoiler Alert: Details follow for Season 12, Episode 7 of “The Masked Singer,” “Who Are You Fest Night,” which aired November 13 on Fox.

It may have been a wipeout, but surfer Bethany Hamilton told Variety that she still enjoyed her brief appearance on “The Masked Singer.” Hamilton was the latest celebrity to be unmasked, revealed to be the star under the Macaron costume as the show’s Group C competition got underway on Wednesday’s episode.

“I wanted to originally do ‘The Masked Singer’ just because I thought it would be fun,” Hamilton said. “I sing to my children every day and thought maybe I’d get better at singing. And it’s also an opportunity to encourage people, and that’s what my life is all about.”

Among the show’s panelists, Rita Ora got it right, naming Bethany Hamilton — and Jenny McCarthy-Wahlberg agreed. Ken Jeong though it was Gypsy Rose Blanchard.

The Masked Singer is back!

A new episode of the mystery celebrity singing competition aired on Wednesday night (November 13) on Fox.

The show, which began in South Korea, features celebrities singing songs while wearing costumes and face masks concealing their identities until they’re eliminated. Throughout the season, the contestants provide clues to try and help the judges and fans figure out who is under the mask.

This season also features Ambassadors, who are all alums of the series, that have a special connection to each singer and will be providing major new clues about their friends’ identities.

During the episode, the Group C contestants – Royal Knight, Ice King, Sherlock Hound, Strawberry Shortcake, and Macaron – hit the stage for performances.

While on stage, Sherlock Hound performed “”Under the Bridge” by Red Hot Chili Peppers.

Click inside to check out all of the clues and guesses for Sherlock Hound…

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Nickelback have made a preemptive stand for the upcoming Deadpool & Wolverine movie — and its star and fellow Canadian Ryan Reynolds — in a new social media clip.

All four members of the band donned Deadpool and Wolverine masks in the video promoting the film — which hits theaters this Friday (July 26th) — offering up a PSA for anyone thinking about bashing the Marvel superhero crossover (read Consequence’s review here).

“We’re Nickelback, experts in navigating irrational hate in the face of tremendous success,” said frontman Chad Kroeger, addressing the camera. “We have an important preemptive message for anyone thinking of criticizing the film Deadpool & Wolverine or Ryan Reynolds.”

Kroeger and his bandmates then rattle off a laundry list of the Deadpool franchise’s achievements: the first two films grossing over $1.5 billion at the box office, two Critics Choice Awards, four MTV Movie & TV Awards, one GLAAD Award, a People’s Choice Award,...

Nickelback have made a preemptive stand for the upcoming Deadpool & Wolverine movie — and its star and fellow Canadian Ryan Reynolds — in a new social media clip.

All four members of the band donned Deadpool and Wolverine masks in the video promoting the film — which hits theaters this Friday (July 26th) — offering up a PSA for anyone thinking about bashing the Marvel superhero crossover (read Consequence’s review here).

“We’re Nickelback, experts in navigating irrational hate in the face of tremendous success,” said frontman Chad Kroeger, addressing the camera. “We have an important preemptive message for anyone thinking of criticizing the film Deadpool & Wolverine or Ryan Reynolds.”

Kroeger and his bandmates then rattle off a laundry list of the Deadpool franchise’s achievements: the first two films grossing over $1.5 billion at the box office, two Critics Choice Awards, four MTV Movie & TV Awards, one GLAAD Award, a People’s Choice Award,...

Nickelback was formed by Chad Kroeger, Mike Kroeger, Ryan Peake, and Brandon Kroeger (cousin of Chad and Mike) in Hanna, Alberta in the 1990s. Despite facing financial challenges, Nickelback eventually signed with Roadrunner Records, a label primarily known for metal music. Nickelback faced a huge backlash on social media in the 2000s largely stemming from them being "too mainstream."

Hate to Love: Nickelback from Netflix reveals the details behind the rise of one of the most popular bands of the 21st century. Originating in Hanna, Alberta, the hometown of some of the band's key members, Nickelback became a quintessential part of the music industry in the 2000s. Possibly due to overexposure, Nickelback faced a huge backlash complaining about the quality of their music and making them a massively divisive group. The Netflix music documentary recounts events viewers may already know about, and some surprising behind-the-scenes facts.

Social media was set...

Howard Stern tricked American Idol judges on his show, making Simon Cowell doubt his own credibility. Stern interviewed singers with hidden identities, causing judges to give brutally honest opinions. Stern considered replacing Cowell on American Idol, stating he'd bring a new, more honest dynamic.

American Idol became part of television history after it premiered in 2003. The show became a pop culture phenomenon. It introduced Kelly Clarkson to the world and the judging panel became household names.

Those judges, however, would have their credibility questioned when they appeared on The Howard Stern Show.

During one memorable appearance, Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul, and Randy Jackson were tricked by the radio host. The moment had such an effect on Cowell, he began joking that his entire credibility had been destroyed.

The 'American Idol' Judges Were Tricked By Howard Stern When They Appeared On His Show

In 2003, Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul, and...

Nickelback and Hardy team up for an epic collaboration as part of the iconic CMT Crossroads series. So, what can listeners expect from this latest crossover?

CMT Crossroads Is A Legendary Series

As an artist, when you become successful in a particular style or genre, it can be tempting to take on the “if it ain’t broken, don’t fix it” mindset. After all, once you crack the code and find the winning formula, why mess with something that is working?

However, since first kicking off all the way back in January of 2002, CMT Crossroads brings together two famous artists or bands that might not normally cross paths. What comes of these epic pairings is renditions of songs that blend both styles to create something entirely new.

With over 22 seasons and more than 70 episodes to its credit, CMT Crossroads continues to be a hit with fans, and the show isn’t slowing down whatsoever.

There may be no more natural pairing for CMT Crossroads than Nickelback and Hardy. Both appeal to country and rock audiences, both worked with producer Joey Moi, and both have a song called “Rockstar.” On April 6, they’ll mash up their respective styles — and their “Rockstar” singles — for an episode of CMT’s crossover performance series.

Recorded in Nashville earlier in March, the episode features Hardy and Nickelback frontman Chad Kroeger trading verses on Nickelback’s “Save Me” and “Animals,” and Hardy hits “Truck Bed” and “Give Heaven Some Hell.

The episode of The Best of the Worst focusing on Freddy Krueger was written, narrated, and edited by Mike Holtz.

You wanna know what makes Freddy Krueger so scary? I mean, other than his obvious need to moisturize? He’s unavoidable. As unavoidable as death, taxes and Taylor Swift/Travis Kelce news stories. All he needs to be able to heinously take you out is for you to eventually sleep… and everyone sleeps. Everyone also poops but they haven’t made that movie yet. Just a really well marketed children’s book. See, you can physically escape Michael Myers. Hell, the guy can’t even run! He power walks. Like your grandparents in the mall before the shops open in the morning. You can escape Jason Voorhees by simply wearing his dead mom’s clothing and bossing him around. Some people would just call that a nice Friday night in.

Mike Portnoy recently participated in a series of videos for instructional drumming platform Drumeo just weeks after rejoining Dream Theater.

The first clip saw him performing Dream Theater’s “Pull Me Under” for the first time in 13 years, while a second video featured an interview and longer playthough session.

A new video from the sessions subjects Portnoy to Drumeo’s recurring “For the First Time” segment, in which drummers hear a song for the first time — sans percussion — and are tasked with improvising a drum part.

The Drumeo studio engineers apparently had a hard time finding a song that Portnoy wasn’t already familiar with, citing his extensive touring portfolio and exposure to countless rock and metal acts over the years. Therefore, the song they landed on, via the recommendation of Portnoy’s drum tech Jose Baraquio, was kinda out of left field: Nickelback’s 2009 single “Burn It to the Ground.

Nickelback is on hand for the 2023 edition of the Toronto International Film Festival, where the Canadian rockers are the focus as the new documentary “Hate to Love: Nickelback” makes its TIFF debut.

Not only does the documentary recount the band’s rise to the top of the rock genre, “Hate to Love” also takes an unsparing look at the backlash that’s dogged the band for years.

“I’m over it… And now from this day forward, if anybody asks that question in the press, it’s like that’s the end of the interview.”

Interviewed by People during TIFF, Nickelback frontman Chad Kroeger says the documentary will be the last word on the subject, and he has no plans to ever address it again.

Read More: Nickelback Talks Getting Support From Ryan Reynolds Amid All The Hate: ‘He’s Expensive’

According to Kroeger, at first he was hesitant to...

It is easy to shit on Nickelback. Too easy, some might say. The question is really: Why? What, exactly, is it about this Canadian group that inspires such ill will? Their overwhelming success? Lots of bands are successful, for all of the right and wrong reasons. Their hits? No one’s accusing them of being the Beatles, or even the Bay City Rollers in terms of songwriting. “How You Remind Me” remains an earworm, a karaoke staple, a classic rock song that felt like very old classic rock before the...

Nickelback’s Chad and Mike Kroeger open up on how “great” it was to have their mom be a part of the band’s new musical documentary.

Ahead of the TIFF premiere of the doc, titled “Hate To Love: Nickelback”, Mike told Et Canada’s Morgan Hoffman how special it was to have their mom’s support in the film that profiles the band’s evolution from their humble beginnings in Alberta, to their explosive global success in the early 2000s and the quick wave of online negativity that followed.

“She’s always had our back… it’s your mom who jumps up and defends you or the other people that love you.”

“She insisted to be in the documentary,” Mike, 51, joked. “No. It’s great to have her, you know. That’s one of the ‘love Nickelback’ people, obviously. She’s always had our back and, like it is in most cases,...

While gearing up for the TIFF premiere of their documentary, “Hate to Love: Nickelback“, one of Canada’s most iconic bands chatted with Et Canada’s Morgan Hoffman about the unwavering support from another fellow Canadian icon.

“He is very expensive… There’s an NDA on his price and if we say how much, we’re in deep s**t.”

Acknowledging that the band has acquired a vast amount of hate and love over the years – documented in their movie – Hoffman asked the bandmates what they think of Ryan Reynold’s stamp of approval, who inducted the multi-platinum musicians into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame at this year’s Juno Awards.

Read More: Nickelback’s Chad Kroeger Pauses Concert Mid-Song Due To His ‘F**king Absolutely Destroyed Throat’

Nickelback and Morgan Hoffman — Photo: Et Canada

“He is very expensive. I’ll tell you that right now,” joked instrumentalist and vocalist Ryan Peake.

Justice for Nickelback?

“Hate to Love,” a documentary about one of the most ragged on bands of all time, had its world premiere on Friday afternoon at the Toronto Film Festival and (maybe?) shed new light on the Canadian rockers.

But given their reputation on some corners of the internet, Cameron Bailey, the CEO of TIFF, admits he questioned whether or not to program the film as part of this year’s lineup. “We talked about it and thought, ‘Are we still going to be cool and artsy if we invite this film?'” He says the ultimately decided to say, “Fuck it, hell yes.”

Leigh Brooks directed “Hate to Love,” a profile of the multi-platinum music group behind hits like “Rockstar” and “Photograph,” along the way charting their humble origins and evolution from mainstream success to arguably rock’s greatest punchline… and punching bag. Formed in 1995, Nickelback is composed...

Nickelback is well aware of how the public perceives them. “When it comes down to all the crap that we get, and we do get more than any band out there—I don’t know if anyone would ever contest that,” lead singer Chad Kroeger says halfway through Hate to Love: Nickelback, and he’s absolutely right. Whether or not they deserve the hate, Nickelback has been a punching musical bag for years, after their massive success in the early 2000s, leading to rock-radio dominance with songs like “How You Remind Me,” “Photograph,” and “Rockstar.” With the rise of social media dovetailing into the peak of their success, Nickelback became as much of a meme and an easy joke as one of the biggest rock bands of the 21st century. As Nickelback’s Ryan Peake says, “nobody picks up a guitar to be in the most hated band in the world.

The late “Margaritaville” singer and leader of his “Parrothead” fans had another memorable experience with flying creatures — in the 2015 film “Jurassic World.” In an uncredited role, Jimmy Buffett played a bartender at the infamous dinosaur-filled park (which can’t quite keep its animals in their enclosures).

His own Margaritaville bar and restaurant also makes an appearance, with an Isla Nublar location appearing on the theme park’s main concourse. When pterosaurs are let loose on the park’s unsuspecting visitors, the crowd runs in terror. This includes Mr. Buffett fleeing the bar — but he also makes sure to save two precious margaritas, one in each hand, as he flees.

“My number one goal of the movie is for Jurassic World to feel like a real place,” director Colin Trevorrow said in a behind-the-scenes featurette. “We wanted it to feel like a Fiji resort, and when you go down that main street,...

Somebody get Chad Kroeger a lozenge!

During a recent Nickelback show in Maryland Heights, Missouri, Kroeger was in the midst of performing “Animals” when he stopped the band in its tracks.

“I can’t do this,” he told the audience in a decidedly raspy voice.

Read More: Nickelback Explains How Their First Drummer Quit The Band In First Interview With Nardwuar

“I cannot sit here with a f**king absolutely destroyed throat and try to make it through this show and pretend like there’s nothing f**king wrong and take your f**king money, ’cause that is wrong. I’m having a hard time hittin’ f**kin’ notes,” he admitted.

“The doctor just jabbed me in the hip with some prednisone, and we all crossed our fingers backstage hoping this was gonna work. But I cannot, in good conscience, stand up here and sing these f**kin’ songs and...

Los Angeles, Aug 8 (Ians) The singer of Canadian hard rock band Nickelback, Chad Kroeger, was forced to stop the band’s Mississippi tour after he developed throat problems that rendered him unable to sing.

A footage of the band went online when Kroeger stopped singing while in Missouri after he complained about throat problems, but people were only quick to mock him.

The band is on a North American tour, heading off from Columbia to Mississippi, Tennessee and then Texas.

Stopping the track ‘Animals’ midway, Kroeger could be heard saying in the video, “I can’t do this. I cannot sit here with a f***** absolutely destroyed throat and try to make it through this show and pretend like there’s nothing f***** wrong and take your f***** money, ’cause that is wrong.”

He added, “I’m having a hard time hittin’ f***** notes. The doctor just jabbed me in the hip with some prednisone,...

Nickelback are currently on the road touring North America, though the band encountered a hiccup during a show last Thursday (August 3rd) in Maryland Heights, Missouri.

The concert seemed to be going off without a hitch until Chad Kroeger and company began the song “Animals.” Apparently, Kroeger wasn’t confident in his vocal performance up until that point, because the singer-guitarist stopped the band mid-song to address the issue and apologize.

“I can’t do this,” he said. “I cannot sit here with a fucking absolutely destroyed throat and try to make it through this show and pretend like there’s nothing fucking wrong and take your fucking money, ’cause that is wrong. I’m having a hard time hittin’ fuckin’ notes.”

He continued: “The doctor just jabbed me in the hip with some prednisone, and we all crossed our fingers backstage hoping this was gonna work. But I cannot,...

Nick Cave has teamed up with the Miraculous Love Kids of Afghanistan — a musical group of girl refugees — for their new single “Breathless/Beautiful.” Listen to it below.

Based on “Wife With Eyes Closed,” a poem Cave wrote about his wife Susie for Issue #60 of his The Red Hand Files, “Breathless/Beautiful” is a resonant number heightened by the children’s saccharine harmonies. Group founder Lanny Cordola intros the track with gravelly vocals backed by slow acoustic guitar before Cave’s gruffness enters the picture.

“The words resonated deeply in my soul and it struck me how even in loss, grief, and the harsh agonies of the world, we can create a sacred chamber in the heart to keep our loved ones,” Cordola said in a press release. It was his idea to expand on the poem, having first read it just two days after losing his brother. “Then the...

Lewis Capaldi had an emotional moment at Glastonbury as his fans helped him to finish a song after he experienced some difficulties on stage.

On Saturday, the singer was performing “Someone You Love”, when his voice began breaking and he appeared to experience twitches synonymous with Tourette syndrome.

Read More: Lewis Capaldi Welcomes Chad Kroeger Onstage At Vancouver Concert

At that moment, the entire audience stepped in to help Capaldi to complete the song by singing every lyric of the hit ballad.

We love you Lewis Capaldi

Glastonbury crowds are the best. pic.twitter.com/x6ZnIIgRpP

— BBC Radio 1 (@BBCR1) June 24, 2023

“Glastonbury, thank you so much,” said Capaldi as he finished his set. “If I never get to do this again, this has been amazing.”

Capaldi shared his Tourette syndrome diagnosis back in September.

Earlier this month, the Scottish star took to Instagram to tell fans that he would...

Lewis Capaldi needs some rest.

On Monday, the Scottish singer-songwriter announced that he will be taking a three-week break between now and his scheduled performance at the 2023 Glastonbury Festival.

Read More: Lewis Capaldi Admits His Mental Health ‘Has Taken A Beating’ Due To Music Career, Vows To Quit ‘If Things Get Worse’

In a post on social media, the 26-year-old shared the news that, unfortunately for fans, he is cancelling all of his concerts before the festival, including shows in Glasgow, London, Dublin and Norway.

“This is a really difficult message, and one that hurts me a lot to have to type, but I’m really sorry to say that I’m going to have to cancel all commitments from now until I play Glastonbury on June 24th,” he wrote.

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Capaldi went on to explain that “the last...

Nickelback are one of the most successful rock acts of the 21st century, but for one reason or another they are also one of the most reviled bands in modern history. That said, things apparently are looking a bit cheerier for the Canadian rockers, as frontman Chad Kroeger thinks “there’s been a softening” in the hatred in recent years.

When asked about the hate the band has received over the years in a new Zoom conversation with Arizona radio station Kfma (as transcribed by Blabbermouth), Kroeger responded, “That kind of used to be a thing. I shouldn’t say ‘that kind of used to be’ — that was definitely a thing for a long time. And I think there’s been a softening — there really has, thankfully.

The singer, who was enjoying a dip in a swimming pool during the interview (not exactly gonna help with the “softening”), continued, “I...

Famous Canadian journalist Nardwuar finally interviewed Nickelback bandmates Chad Kroeger and Ryan Peake for the first time in an hour-long conversation at Neptoon Records in Vancouver last week.

Band members Kroeger and Peake explored various topics in their sweeping interview with the eccentric media personality, including a story about how their former drummer, Kroeger’s cousin Brandon, quit the band in 1996.

In the extensive interview, Nardwuar, in typical well-researched fashion, reminds Kroeger and Peake of the 1996 show date in which Nickelback and industrial rock band Stabbing Westward performed together at Vancouver’s Starfish Room.

Read More: Lewis Capaldi Welcomes Chad Kroeger Onstage At Vancouver Concert

Kroeger recalled how his cousin saw Stabbing Westward’s “brand-new, huge tour bus,” immediately causing Brandon to quit band life.

“They were on tour opening up for Kiss, and they came to town on this brand-new, huge tour bus… And we had never been on a tour bus before.

Lewis Capaldi had a big surprise for Canadian fans.

On Tuesday night, the Scottish singer performed in Vancouver, and got the crowd extra excited when he welcomed Nickelback’s Chad Kroeger onto the stage.

Read More: Nickelback Thank Lizzo For Defending Them Against Haters As She Says Band Get ‘Way Too Much S**t’

Before bringing the Canadian rocker out to the stage, Capaldi told the audience that he came to the city hoping to perform a cover by his “favourite band from Vancouver” and his “favourite song from a Canadian artist ever.”

As he went on talking about the song “Rockstar”, the spotlight moved to reveal Kroeger.

“I’m hoping that if we just play this loud enough, even if we **** up, they’ll just pick up the words,” Kroeger joked.

Fans on social media shared photos and videos of the surprise appearance, taking joy in the collaboration.

Can...

Nickelback have faced their fair share of detractors over the years, but in 2019, pop star Lizzo came to the defense of the oft-derided alternative rock act. Four years later, the band is showing its appreciation for the support.

Lizzo’s remarks originate from CBC Music’s “Jam or Not Jam” video segment, in which she’s played various songs including Nickelback’s monster 2001 hit “How You Remind Me.”

“It has a beautiful climax,” she said as she nodded along to the post-grunge tune. “Why do people not like Nickelback? I feel like Nickelback gets way too much shit. I think this is a jam.”

She continued: “Because [lead singer Chad Kroeger] had a curly blond perm. That’s the only reason they get shit, because this is an amazing song.”

Perhaps Nickelback were unaware of Lizzo’s comments and just recently saw the clip, because they finally responded, sharing the segment on Instagram and writing,...

Lizzo is a Nickelback fan, and the feeling is mutual.

The singer previously praised the Canadian band’s music in a 2019 CBC Music interview, with the group just sharing the clip earlier this week.

In the “Jam or Not a Jam” segment, Lizzo listened to Nickelback’s 2001 hit “How You Remind Me”.

She then said, “Why do people not like Nickelback? I feel like Nickelback gets way too much s**t… I think this is a jam.”

Read More: Lizzo Celebrates Becoming A ‘Disney Princess’ After ‘The Mandalorian’ Appearance

Bopping along the music, Lizzo then said, “It has a beautiful climax,” trying to sing along before admitting: “I don’t know the words, but everybody knows this melody.”

She suggested they got so much hate, “Because [lead singer Chad Kroeger] had a curly blond perm.

“That’s the only reason they get s**t, because this is an amazing song.”

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Nickelback have thanked Lizzo for her “kind words” after she came out in defence of their music.

In a 2019 video for CBC Music, the Grammy-winning singer gave her opinion on a variety of former hits, including the rock band’s 2001 song “How You Remind Me”.

“Why do people not like Nickelback? I feel like Nickelback gets way too much s***,” Lizzo argued, as she sang along to Nickelback’s top hit.

“I think that this is a jam. It has a beautiful climax,” she added.

Now, years later, the four-piece band have tweeted their belated appreciation. “Thank you Lizzo for the kind words!” they wrote.

“Open invite any show any time... maybe see you in Houston this summer?”

Several fans responded in agreement with Lizzo, heaping praise on her. “This is so pure,” one wrote.

A second said: “Lizzo – I totally agree with you on Nickelback and especially this song...

Nickelback have thanked Lizzo for her “kind words” after she came out in defence of their music.

In a 2019 video for CBC Music, the Grammy-winning singer gave her opinion on a variety of former hits, including the rock band’s 2001 song “How You Remind Me”.

“Why do people not like Nickelback? I feel like Nickelback gets way too much s***,” Lizzo argued, as she sang along to Nickelback’s top hit.

“I think that this is a jam. It has a beautiful climax,” she added.

Now, years later, the four-piece band have tweeted their belated appreciation. “Thank you Lizzo for the kind words!” they wrote.

“Open invite any show any time... maybe see you in Houston this summer?”

Several fans responded in agreement with Lizzo, heaping praise on her. “This is so pure,” one wrote.

A second said: “Lizzo – I totally agree with you on Nickelback and especially this song...

Nickelback have been the subject of many jokes over the years, but on Monday night (March 13th) the band got the last laugh when they were inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame at the annual Juno Awards.

The honor came ahead of Nickelback’s recently announced 2023 North American tour, which kicks off June 12th in Quebec City and runs through an August 8th show in Belmont Park, New York, with tickets available here.

During the ceremony in Edmonton, actor Ryan Reynolds appeared via video to help induct the band, first quipping, “There are millions of reasons to be a proud Canadian, and tonight the Junos and Canada are coming together to celebrate one of them: homegrown talent from right here in Alberta, Joni Mitchell.”

The Deadpool star then looked off camera quizzically, and continued, “What? Nickelback? Oh, I love Nickelback. Wasn’t Joni Mitchell in Nickelback?”

He then...

Pop-punk icon Avril Lavigne is known for defining much of the 2000s for teenagers with her alternative, edgy music. The award-winning singer has definitely transformed since her "Sk8er Boi" days, but her latest album, "Love Sux," taps into the nostalgic sound that drew listeners to her all those years ago. The artist has remained present in the music scene throughout her career, but most don't know much about her romances as she's kept those details mainly private over the years.

Lavigne recently called off her engagement to singer-songwriter and music producer Mod Sun. The two initially met while collaborating on his 2021 album, "Internet Killed the Rockstar," and got engaged in Paris in March 2022. Sun is not Lavigne's first romance in the music world; in fact, Lavigne has been linked to a few famous names over the years, including Tyga currently. From Brody Jenner to Nickelback's Chad Kroeger, here is...

Nickelback is putting their show on the road.

The band announced on Monday they’re going on tour with their 2023 Get Rollin’ Tour to promote their 10th studio album, Get Rollin’.

As part of the announcement, they released a hilarious promotional video on YouTube featuring the band attempting serious voiceover only to break out in jokes and laughter.

“The Get Rollin’ Tour coming to a city… kind of close to you,” vocalist Chad Kroeger teases.

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“If you live in one of these cities, you’re in luck. If not? You’re f–ked,” added Ryan Peake.

The tour will hit 38 cities across North America including stops in Montreal, Calgary, Edmonton, and Vancouver.

Nickelback – Photo: Maya Serin

It kicks off on June 12 in Quebec City.

Country rocker Brantley Gilbert will join the band at...

Ryan Reynolds is showing his patriotic support for fellow Canadians, Nickelback, this holiday season.

In celebration of his latest holiday film “Spirited,” starring Reynolds alongside Will Ferrell and Octavia Spencer, the “Deadpool” star has enlisted the help of fellow Canadian icon Chad Kroeger and his band Nickelback for a celebratory performance.

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Loosely based on Charles Dickinson’s classic “A Christmas Carol,” the musical comedy narrates the story from the perspective of the ghosts of Christmas past, present, and future.

The movie is a massive hit for the streaming platform and has become Apple+’s most streamed film of all time. Reynolds was bewildered by the enormous success, exclaiming, “That’s crazy,” before introducing Kroeger’s rendition of the movie’s song “Unredeemable.”

Reynolds explained the emotional significance of the song before introducing Nickelback: “A...

Nickelback owns a particularly unique space in the annals of rock, on one hand selling more than 50 million albums to become the 11th best-selling band in history, while on the other being relentlessly trashed by haters.

Appearing on Barstool Sports’ “KFC Radio” podcast, Nickelback’s Chad Kroeger, Ryan Peake and Daniel Adair weighed in on where that animosity toward the band first originated, claiming to have pinpointed what they believe to be ground zero for Nickelback hate.

“There were these milestones that started this snowball rolling… Some comedian — I’m gonna have to go find the guy’s name so I can go bomb his house — makes this s**ty crack about us,” Kroeger explained. “And he’s on Comedy Central. They took that, they put it in a commercial for that one show.”

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Kroeger is referring to comedian Brian Posehn,...

Nickelback will be receiving a homegrown honour when the Alberta-born rock band will be inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame.

The group’s induction will take place at the 2023 Juno Awards in Edmonton on Monday, March 13, 2023, for which tickets go on sale Friday, Nov. 18.

The group spoke with Et Canada’s Carlos Bustamante about the induction, and shared their thoughts on being honoured at the Junos.

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“It’s hard to believe that that’s actually a real thing, to be honest,” said Nickelback guitarist/keyboardist Ryan Peake.

“I’m kind of speechless,” Peake said, jokingly adding, “It’s amazing for somebody to recognize that we won’t go away… We didn’t start playing to end up with something like that. I mean, that’s just it’s an amazing thing to do to have bestowed on you.

During a new photoshoot, rocker Avril Lavigne showed off her punk style.

Lavigne wore jean cutoffs with fishnet tights to compliment her look while also wearing a crop top, allowing more than a glimpse of her cleavage. Lavigne’s recent shift to a strawberry blonde hair color looks to suit her, along with the multiple tattoos being showed off for fans to see.

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— Avril Lavigne (@AvrilLavigne) November 8, 2022

For cosmetics, the singer used glossy nude lipstick and gave herself smokey eyes. The shoot has Lavigne posing in different positions in front of a brick wall and looking incredible while doing it.

In an interview with InLove, she reflected heavily on a long career that started when she was 17. Lavigne debuted on the charts in 2002 with the album, Let Go, which included such hits as “Sk8er Boi” and “My World.

Three of Canada’s most talented tunesmiths will be joining the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame in a special event on Saturday, Sept. 24.

As Canadian Press reports, Alanis Morissette, Bryan Adams and David Foster will be officially inducted into the organization during a special ceremony taking place at Toronto’s Massey Hall.

Also being inducted into the Hall of Fame will be Jim Vallance — Adams’ frequent collaborator, who’s also written songs for the likes of Anne Murray and Joan Jett — and Daniel Lavoie, who’s written hits for Celine Dion and Roch Voisine.

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The star-studded ceremony will feature a who’s who of Canadian music artists honouring the inductees in song, with Alessia Cara, Jessie Reyez and Serena Ryder singing Morissette’s hits, while Adams’ songs will be performed by Corey Hart and...

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Early in the pandemic, satirical comedy duo Chad Kroeger and Jt Parr took to the streets in one of Southern California’s most mandate-averse coastal communities, Huntington Beach, to hand out masks.

With their disarming surfer bro vernacular and a faux-naivety about a “mask shortage,” they attempted to deliver free face coverings to a variety of boardwalk denizens — each of them turning the guys away, citing medical misinformation, religious zealotry and other QAnon-approved rhetoric. They racked up 2.2 million views and countless pick-up, and it was hardly their first brush with viral fame. Their appearances at various SoCal city council meetings are the stuff of local legend. They even tricked Fox News into booking them for an interview. And, come Aug. 23, their unique brand of activism and comedy gets its own Netflix series: Chad and Jt Go Deep.

The streamer dubs the show a “raunchy prank comedy.

It’s no secret that Olivia Rodrigo and Alanis Morissette are big fans of each other’s music, with Rodrigo having the chance to pay tribute to the “You Oughta Know” singer at the upcoming Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame (Cshf) Gala.

In an announcement, the Cshf unveiled its final round of presenters and performers for the upcoming gala, scheduled to be held on Sept. 24 at Toronto’s Massey Hall.

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According to the announcement, Rodrigo will induct Morissette into the Hall of Fame. As part of the tribute, Alessia Cara will perform. Morissette will join this year’s others inductees: Bryan Adams, Jim Vallance, David Foster, and Daniel Lavoie (Murray McLauchlan celebrated his induction during the 2022 Mariposa Folk Festival last month).

This will mark the first time that Rodrigo and Morissette...

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The 2022 comedy lineup for the Life is Beautiful Festival has been revealed.

Among the stars joining The Kicker comedy lineup at the three-day Las Vegas music, art, culinary and comedy festival are Hacks stars Hanna Einbinder and Megan Stalter, Fire Island star and writer Joel Kim Booster, comedy trio Butterboy with Jo Firestone, Aparna Nancherla, and Maeve Higgins.

Einbinder will be featured in a live show with the Giggly Squad podcast alongside Hannah Berner and Paige DeSorbo. Acclaimed drag queen Latrice Royale, Saturday Night Live featured player Sarah Sherman, comedians Ricky Velez, Atsuko Okatsuko, Jordan Rock and Andrew Lopez are also set to perform.

At the event, festival goers will have an opportunity to watch live episodes from the podcasts Giggly Squad; Going Deep with Chad and Jt (hosted by Chad Kroeger and Jt Parr); Celebrity Book Club with Steven & Lily (hosted by...

Life is Beautiful Music & Art Festival is set to return to downtown Las Vegas this September, and in addition to a stacked music lineup that includes Lorde, Arctic Monkeys, and Gorillaz, there’s plenty of comedy on the menu. The festival, which takes place September 16-18, released its comedy lineup today, revealing that some of the biggest names in standup and podcasting will be making their way to Vegas this fall.

Highlights include standup performances from Joel Kim Booster, who’s hot off of his performance in the hit Hulu comedy “Fire Island,” and several stars of HBO’s “Hacks.” Both the Emmy-nominated Hannah Einbinder and Megan Stalter, who plays Kayla, will be performing sets at the festival. Also appearing are “RuPaul’s Drag Race” star Latrice Royale, “Love” star Jordan Rock, and “The Eric Andre Show” writer Sarah Sherman.

On the podcasting side, attendees will be treated to live recordings...