Tenacious D to Resume Tour After Trump Joke Cancellation
Jack Black Confirms Return
Fallout from Controversial Comment
Tenacious D, the American comedy-rock duo featuring actor Jack Black, will resume their tour after abruptly canceling it amid controversy surrounding a Donald Trump joke made by bandmate Kyle Gass.
In a social media announcement, Black confirmed the band's return, saying, "We're sorry for any inconvenience our abrupt cancellation may have caused. We're committed to bringing the Tenacious D experience to our fans, and we're working on rescheduling the dates."
The tour was canceled after Gass made a controversial joke about Trump during a performance in London. The joke sparked backlash on social media, with some fans calling for the band to cancel their remaining dates.
Black acknowledged the controversy, saying, "We understand that some people may have been offended by Kyle's comments. We're committed to creating a positive and inclusive environment at our shows, and we regret that this incident may have overshadowed that."
Despite the controversy, Black expressed his support for Gass, saying, "Kyle is a dear friend and bandmate, and we're working through this together. We're committed to continuing to make music that brings people together and makes them laugh."
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