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Jack Black cancels Tenacious D tour and places future projects on hold after Kyle Gass comments on Trump (www.bbc.co.uk)

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Jack Black announced on Instagram that he's cancelled the rest of the Tenacious D world tour and placed future projects on hiatus.

This happened after his bandmate Kyle Gass sparked controversy by commenting on the recent Donald Trump assassination attempt.

At their recent Sydney show, Kyle Gass was given a birthday cake and asked to make a wish for his 64th birthday, to which he said "Don't miss Trump next time."

In his later statement, Black said he was "blindsided" by his bandmate's comment and condemned any calls for political violence.

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[–] [email protected] 0 points 4 months ago (3 children)

Well there goes my respect for JB, is he a secret Trump supporter?

[–] [email protected] 45 points 4 months ago (3 children)

He’s a very popular actor/musician that isn’t looking to wade into any controversy that might damage his popular brand.

[–] [email protected] 24 points 4 months ago (1 children)

That's just so fucking rock and roll of him.

[–] [email protected] -1 points 4 months ago

Some people are content to simply mind their own business. Not everyone is interested in the current controversy.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 4 months ago

He did go to Biden's fundraiser in L.A.

[–] [email protected] 21 points 4 months ago

I think he mostly doesn't want to get shot by angry Magats.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago)

Just privileged and out of touch. You'd think he's a celebrity or something.