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Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti Volunteers at Project Angel Food on Thanksgiving

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Monday, November 28, 2022

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- In the early morning hours of Thanksgiving Day, Mayor Eric Garcetti joined Project Angel Food CEO Richard Ayoub, celebrity supporters and 225 volunteers and staff to prepare and deliver 7,400 meals on Thanksgiving Day for seriously ill and housing insecure people throughout 4,700 square miles of L.A. County.

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  • Project Angel Food CEO Richard Ayoub said, "Mayor Eric Garcetti epitomizes what it is to be part of a community and lift one another through compassion and service.
  • For many of the celebrities joining Project Angel Food's Thanksgiving Day volunteer pool, the day was about sharing the experience with family.
  • Rinna reflected on the fact that Project Angel Food is the primary source of food for most of its clients.
  • Project Angel Food strives to end food insecurity and improve health outcomes of critically ill men, women and children in Los Angeles with Medically Tailored Meals, delivered with care and compassion.

DON MCLEAN CELEBRATES 50 YEARS OF "AMERICAN PIE" WITH L'TRIC REMIX OUT NOW!

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Friday, June 24, 2022

LOS ANGELES, June 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Legendary artist and Songwriters Hall of Fame® inductee Don McLean celebrates the 50th anniversary of his iconic staple single "American Pie" with a brand-new Remix by Australian electronic dance music phenomenon L'Tric. Listen to "American Pie (L'Tric Remix)"—HERE.

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  • Meanwhile, a brand-new documentary, THE DAY THE MUSIC DIED: THE STORY OF DON MCLEAN'S "AMERICAN PIE," debuts on Paramount+ July 19.
  • In the latter, McLean will, for the first time, powerfully reveal and share the secrets behind his iconic song.
  • A New York native, Don McLean is one of the most revered and respected songwriters in American history.
  • And when you think things are slowing down, not so for Don McLean!

AMERICAN GREETINGS LAUNCHES SMASHUP™ VIDEO CARD FEATURING "WEIRD AL" YANKOVIC

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Tuesday, March 22, 2022

CLEVELAND, March 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Songs like "Eat It," "Like a Surgeon" and "Amish Paradise" can make nearly anyone smile.  And now, the biggest-selling comedy recording artist of all time, "Weird Al" Yankovic, is adding his unique touch to one of the most popular ditties ever – "Happy Birthday to You."  In a new partnership with American Greetings, Yankovic is featured in a SmashUp™ video card, crooning birthday wishes like only he can. The SmashUp is available through the American Greetings and Blue Mountain websites as well as through the SmashUps app and Blue Mountain ecards app for iPhone and Android.

Key Points: 
  • In a new partnership with American Greetings, Yankovic is featured in a SmashUp video card, crooning birthday wishes like only he can.
  • The SmashUp is available through the American Greetings and Blue Mountain websites as well as through the SmashUps app and Blue Mountain ecards app for iPhone and Android.
  • Within seconds, Yankovic switches sets again and appears with a gospel choir with balloons, colorful confetti and a larger-than-life, personalized cake.
  • The company's brands include American Greetings, Papyrus, Recycled Paper Greetings, Paper Rebel, Carlton Cards, Today and Always, DesignWare party goods, and Plus Mark gift wrap and boxed cards.

The Roku Channel to Bring “Weird Al” Yankovic’s Story to Life in New Roku Original Comedy Starring Daniel Radcliffe

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Tuesday, January 18, 2022

Produced by Funny Or Die and Tango, WEIRD: The Al Yankovic Story will be available exclusively on The Roku Channel.

Key Points: 
  • Produced by Funny Or Die and Tango, WEIRD: The Al Yankovic Story will be available exclusively on The Roku Channel.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220118005204/en/
    Daniel Radcliffe to portray "Weird Al" Yankovic in Roku Original film WEIRD: The Weird Al Yankovic Story."
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    The Roku Original film will star Daniel Radcliffe in the titular role of Weird Al Yankovic.
  • WEIRD: The Al Yankovic Story takes audiences on a truly unbelievable journey through Yankovics life and career, from gifted child prodigy to the greatest musical legend of all time.