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Macaulay Culkin’s band, The Pizza Underground, has cancelled the rest of their UK shows after they were booed offstage in two cities, Nottingham and Manchester.
The band, which performs pizza-themed covers of Velvet Underground tunes, was also pelted with beer by disgruntled fans, and now the band has axed the rest of its live shows.
Macaulay Culkin’s The Pizza Underground has cancelled the rest of their UK shows after they were booed offstage in Nottingham and Manchester
Announcing the cancellation, The Pizza Underground tweeted: “Sad that we had to cancel UK shows. Believe it or not we had fun! But all good things must end, and sometimes suddenly and w/o explanation.”
The Pizza Underground also pulled out of a performance at Spain’s Primavera Sound festival on Saturday, but insisted the cancellations “had nothing to do with the beer tossers” and claimed they had to “deal with a cheesemergency (sic)”.
Macaulay Culkin, who plays kazoo in The Pizza Underground, and his bandmates were forced offstage just 15 minutes into their set at the Rock City in Nottingham after fans began hurling abuse and beer at them.
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Macaulay Culkin and his band The Pizza Underground have been booed off stage at a concert in Nottingham.
The group, who play Velvet Underground songs with pizza-themed lyrics and kazoo solos, also had pints of beer thrown at them.
“Why are you throwing those?” Macaulay Culkin asked the crowd at the Rock City venue.
“I’d rather drink them.”
Macaulay Culkin and his band The Pizza Underground have been booed off stage at a concert in Nottingham (photo Getty Images)
According to reports, Macaulay Culkin’s band lasted only 15 minutes before being forced to flee the stage.
“Thank you so much Nottingham,” The Pizza Underground tweeted later.
“Sorry that a couple [of] people ruined it for everyone.”
The Pizza Underground show in Nottingham was part of the Dot to Dot festival – meaning audience members may not have known what to expect from the act.
Macaulay Culkin, 33, is best known for his childhood role as Kevin McCallister in the Home Alone film series.
He joined The Pizza Underground in 2012, performing parody songs such as Take a Bite of the Wild Slice (Lou Reed’s Walk on the Wild Side) and All The Pizza Parties (Velvet Underground’s All Tomorrow’s Parties).
The quintet has a percussionist who plays a pizza box and they often hand out slices of pizza to their audience.
The Pizza Underground met a similar reception on the Manchester leg of the festival, where pint glasses were again thrown and the gig ended abruptly after a stage invasion.
The organizers of the Dot to Dot festival said: “It’s such a shame that some members of the crowd had to ruin what was set to be an excellent show. A sentiment echoed by the band themselves.
“Hopefully they’ll get to play in Nottingham again one day soon.”
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Macaulay Culkin is said to be smoking a whopping 60 cigarettes a day, leading to new health fears for the troubled former child star.
“He’s put his nicotine addiction into overdrive,” a source told the National Enquirer.
“Almost every time I see him, he has a cigarette dangling from his lips and is puffing furiously.”
The effects of his unhealthy habit are starting to show, said another source.
“He’s coughing a lot, his teeth are yellowing, and friends and family are worried he’s killing himself.”
Experts tell the publication that Macaulay Culkin ‘s addiction puts him at serious risk of contracting lung cancer.
Macaulay Culkin is said to be smoking a whopping 60 cigarettes a day, leading to new health fears
Jerome Spunberg, a radiation oncologist in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, (who has not treated the star) told the National Enquirer that Macaulay Culkin has “30 times the risk” of dying from the disease than someone who doesn’t smoke.
Another doctor, Herman Kattlove, former spokesperson for the American Cancer Society, said Macaulay Culkin’s lung cancer risk will “eventually exceed 100 times that of a nonsmoker”.
Macaulay Culkin, 32, is also chugging cognac, beer and energy drinks, say insiders.
Sources say his recent troubles are as a result of a recent breakup with a girlfriend, and he also had a run-in with a photographer outside a nightclub in Brighton, UK.
“All of this has Mac very stressed out, and that causes him to smoke more,” said a friend.
Macaulay Culkin is best known for his roles as cheeky Kevin McCallister in the 1990 film Home Alone and the 1992 sequel, Home Alone: Lost In New York.
He also starred in the likes of Uncle Buck, My Girl and Richie Rich.
But his adult career has failed to match the blockbuster success of his childhood days.
These days Macaulay Culkin earns a living deejaying at clubs around New York.
Macaulay Culkin took the stage at an indie concert on a boat in Bristol, UK, singing Beach Boys’ song Kokomo.
The former child star was earlier this week belting out Kokomo when he took to the stage as Adam Green’s special guest much to the surprise of the gig goers.
Macaulay Culkin, 32,, who has looked far removed from his angelic child star self for some time now, seemed right at home in front of the 200-strong crowd.
Wearing his blond hair off his face and a pair of sunglasses on his face, it’s no surprise that many failed to believe it was him.
According to The Mirror, Macaulay Culkin, who was dressed in a plaid shirt, shouted: “I’ve come all the way from America.”
Macaulay Culkin took the stage at an indie concert on a boat in Bristol singing Beach Boys’ song Kokomo
A spokesperson for the venue Thekla, where the remarkable incident happened, told the paper: “He just turned up as a surprise guest.
“Adam said we’d recognize him from Home Alone, but still nobody believed it.
“When he got on stage it was surreal at first, then people started realizing it was him.”
It isn’t the first time Macaulay Culkin has joined The Moldy Peaches frontman on stage and the pair even starred in The Wrong Ferarri together.
On this occasion Macaulay Culkin, who is currently in the UK, stepped in when Adam Green’s singing partner Binki Shapiro fell ill.
Just the day after Macaulay Culkin was spotted wandering around London, mere streets away from where his ex Mila Kunis is currently staying.
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Macaulay Culkin could not wipe the smile off his face as he enjoyed the annual Foire du Trone in Paris, France, on Friday.
Looking healthier than he has in the last year, Macaulay Culkin, 32, and his friends made sure to try out everything at the giant fair.
Macaulay Culkin could not wipe the smile off his face as he enjoyed the annual Foire du Trone in Paris
The child star – who skyrocketed to fame in the 1990 holiday flick Home Alone – put his struggles behind him, allowing himself just to enjoy the fun event.
Despite a reported severe drug problem Macaulay Culkin seems to be in recovery, looking fuller figured and he even had some color in his cheeks.
Keeping a pair of red sunglasses on, Macaulay Culkin wore his now longer blonde hair tied back into a bun and donned blue suit trousers with a paisley shirt, leather jacket and shoes that appeared like he had stolen them from one of the carnivals’ clowns.
Taking a tour around the event Macaulay Culkin stopped at one of the traditional rides and raced his friends down a large slide.
Macaulay Culkin landed in Laguardia Airport in New York on a flight from Miami on Saturday appearing more clean cut than he has in weeks the collective sigh of relief could be heard.
Macaulay Culkin’s complexion had a healthier color and his clothes were neat and orderly as he stood on the curb waiting for his taxi cab.
The 32-year-old former child star – who skyrocketed to fame in the 1990 holiday flick Home Alone – was casually dressed in grey jeans, a brown plaid shirt buttoned over a white crew-necked undershirt and dark grey jacket.
His golden hair had a nice shine to it and sported a slight flip, suggesting that he took care to comb his locks sometime during the two-hour flight.
Effortlessly Macaulay Culkin held a burning cigarette in his right hand and tried to stay incognito behind his dark sunglasses.
He carried a Hudson News shopping bag in his other hand and had Nantucket Film Festival tote bag looped over his shoulder, the latter suggesting that he still has an interest in the film industry.
Macaulay Culkin landed in Laguardia Airport in New York on a flight from Miami on Saturday appearing more clean cut than he has in weeks the collective sigh of relief could be heard
Finally Macaulay Culkin managed to hail himself a cab, and he ducked into the yellow vehicle and headed home to his SoHo apartment.
In mid-December Macaulay Culkin was seen out and about in New York, looking sad and lonely.
Chased by rumors of drug dependency, which his publicist vehemently denied at the time, the only thing that seemed to be plaguing Macaulay Culkin that day was the holiday blues.
He seemed a little sad, starting out the day by eating alone at Taco Bell before hitting the shops for some last minute Christmas shopping.
Reportedly Macaulay Culkin still hasn’t gotten over his ex-girlfriend Mila Kunis, who left him in 2010 after an eight-year relationship.
Macaulay Culkin was a solitary figure as he stopped by a number of stores, purchasing clothes at Banana Republic and a portable record player at Urban Outfitters.
Last month the Party Monster star recently showed an interest in art, turning his $2 million pad into a painting studio, as well as releasing a video promoting the art exhibition Leisure Inferno.
Macaulay Culkin, who is worth a reported $15 million, also created Three Men and a Baby (3MB), an art collective with friends Adam Green and Toby Goodshank.
Macaulay Culkin proved that he was doing just fine as he hit the shops to get the last of his Christmas gifts on Saturday, despite starting the day by eating alone at Taco Bell.
The former child star cut a solitary figure as he wandered around New York, before stopping off at the Mexican restaurant to tuck into a tasty lunch.
While many people will be watching the festive Home Alone films over the holidays, in which Macaulay Culkin stars as a young boy accidentally left at home by himself, the star seemed quite happy to be spending his day alone, pounding the streets of SoHo.
Macaulay Culkin, 32, who dated Mila Kunis for nearly nine years, dispelled any rumors that he was undernourished by stopping off at the fast food restaurant as soon as he got into town, buying a hefty meal and sitting on his own to eat it.
After re-fueling, Macaulay Culkin set about hitting the shops, as did many other New Yorkers in the run up to Christmas Day.
Macaulay Culkin proved that he was doing just fine as he hit the shops to get the last of his Christmas gifts on Saturday, despite starting the day by eating alone at Taco Bell
Trying to go as incognito as possible, Macaulay Culkin wore a floppy grey hat over his blonde mop of hair, leaving just tuft of the trademark mane sticking out.
He also wore a pair of dark Ray Ban sunglasses and wrapped a stripy scarf tightly around his neck, pulling it up tight under his chin.
The sometimes eccentric-looking star could have passed for any other shopper in a pair of loose-fitting blue jeans and a buttoned-up black jacket.
With headphones in his ears, and puffing on a cigarette, the artist stopped by a number of high street shops, picking up some clothes in Banana Republic and a portable record player in Urban Outfitters.
Macaulay Culkin was quite the walking canvas on Thursday – as he wandered around New York in jeans slathered in paint.
The actor-turned-artist looked a little dazed as he ambled around with his head down, before jumping into a cab.
Macaulay Culkin, 32, teamed his look with a leather jacket and dirty boots, complete with shades.
He has recently turned his $2 million New York apartment into a painting studio – which might explain the state of his jeans.
Macaulay Culkin was quite the walking canvas on Thursday as he wandered around New York in jeans slathered in paint
Macaulay Culkin recently released a video promoting new art exhibition Leisure Inferno, which runs from September 13 to December 15 at New York’s Le Poisson Rouge gallery.
The former star, who is worth a reported $15 million, created Three Men and a Baby (3MB), an art collective with friends Adam Green and Toby Goodshank.
Explaining how he turned his home into a painting studio, Macaulay Culkin said in the video: “We cleared out everything, laid down plastic and went a little nuts at the art supply store.”
As for the group’s shared vision for their first Greenwich Village gallery show, Macaulay Culkin said: “The sillier and funner, the better.”
Back in February – the same month the trio formed – many speculated the former child star had a drug habit or a terrible illness when he stepped out sipping a Red Bull looking emaciated.
Macaulay Culkin’s last acting job was on the TV series Kings back in 2009 and his last film was the dark comedy Sex and Breakfast back in 2007.
At the height of his fame he was regarded as the most successful child actor since Shirley Temple.
Macaulay Culkin once quipped: “I’d made enough money by the time I was 12 to never have to work again.”
Few months ago, Macaulay Culkin shocked the world with his pale and skeletal appearance, but he seems to have turned a major corner, and is now sporting a fuller frame and healthier complexion.
Macaulay Culkin, 31, who currently works as a DJ, stepped out yesterday in New York City looking the best he has in a long time.
Wearing a stripped shirt, black shades and faded gray jeans, Macaulay Culkin could be seen shopping at a Duane Reade convenience store and walking around the city’s Soho neighborhood.
In February, shocking photos of Macaulay Culkin emerged showing just how badly his life had seemingly unravelled.
Then last month, the 31-year-old’s tragic tale took a dramatic turn when it was claimed by the National Enquirer that he was “close to death”, because of an addiction to prescription drugs and heroin.
Macaulay Culkin stepped out yesterday in New York City looking the best he has in a long time
The allegations said he regularly shoots up heroin and the addictive painkiller oxycodone (dubbed hillbilly heroin).
The report went on to claim Macaulay Culkin had turned his Manhattan apartment into a drug den.
Although the reports were immediately denied by the star’s spokesperson, Michelle Bega, his estranged father, Kit Culkin, pleaded with his son to seek help before it’s too late.
The 67-year-old pensioner – who hasn’t spoken to Macaulay Culkin in 15 years following a row over his $17 million fortune – told The Sun: “I hope that he has the right people looking after him.”
Too distraught to talk any more, Kit Culkin’s wife, Jeanette, 68, explained the pair fear the former Home Alone actor is “dying of some disease or heavily into drugs” after seeing disturbing photographs of the star.
Responding to the drug addiction allegations, Macaulay Culkin’s publicist Michelle Bega said: “The report in the National Enquirer that Macaulay Culkin is addicted to heroin and assorted hallucinogenics is not only categorically without merit, but it is also impossibly and ridiculously fictitious.”
The Enquirer claimed Macaulay Culkin’s alleged drug use intensified 18 months ago – around the time he split from long-term girlfriend Mila Kunis, who is now dating Ashton Kutcher.
Two weeks ago, Macaulay Culkin was spotted out at Hollywood hot spot Chateau Marmont.
Although he wasn’t as skinny as before, his appearance didn’t entirely help to end the addiction rumors as he was seen clutching his stomach and appeared to be sick.
Recent pictures appear to show Macaulay Culkin in anything but good health, as he feels the urge to be sick in public.
Macaulay Culkin was pictured looking pale and nauseous outside Chateau Marmont on Friday, in the first pictures of the 31-year-old since he denied claims in the National Enquirer that the former child star is “hooked on heroin”.
Macaulay Culkin, who now works as a DJ, was seen wearing grey jeans and a plait shirt.
The actor wore an unbuttoned black jacket and hid beneath a pair of shades, accessorizing with orange nail polish and a sprinkling of gold rings.
His blonde hair was flicked back and his stubble was growing out into a beard and moustache.
Macaulay Culkin was seen clutching his stomach as he looked ready to throw-up.
As Macaulay Culkin moved towards the bush, he leaned his head over the greenery and despite initially looking overwhelmed by the need to be sick, he just spat and cleared his mouth out instead.
After his momentary indiscretion, he walked to a friend’s car while puffing on a cigarette.
Macaulay Culkin has been plagued by rumors recently that he is on a downward spiral of drug addiction and has just “six months to live”.
The actor is rumored to be struggling against heroin addiction and addiction to painkillers.
His spokesperson was forced to deny claims published by the National Enquirer last week that the Uncle Buck star has a $6,000-a-month drug habit.
His representatives branded the tabloid article “ridiculously fictitious” and “insulting”.
The allegations said Macaulay Culkin regularly shoots up heroin and addictive painkiller oxycodone (dubbed hillbilly heroin).
The report went on to claim Macaulay Culkin turned his Manhattan apartment into a drug den.
The National Enquirer claims Macaulay Culkin’s alleged drug use intensified 18 months ago – around the time he split from long-term girlfriend Mila Kunis, who is now dating Ashton Kutcher.
Macaulay Culkin attended the wedding of Natalie Portman and Benjamin Millepied in Los Angeles on the weekend, it has been claimed.
Macaulay Culkin, 31, was allegedly present at the pair’s starlight ceremony, days after sensational reports emerged from the National Enquirer that the Home Alone star was a drug addict and “hooked on hillbilly heroin”.
Natalie Portman and Benjamin Millepied exchanged vows in a Jewish ceremony under a chuppah at 8:00 p.m.
Macaulay Culkin attended the wedding of Natalie Portman and Benjamin Millepied in Los Angeles on the weekend
According to Us Weekly, Natalie Portman and Macaulay Culkin have been “friends for years”.
Natalie Portman also co-starred in Black Swan with Macaulay Culkin’s former girlfriend Mila Kunis.
Macaulay Culkin’s trip to the coastal town comes as representatives were forced to issue a fiercely-worded denial over claims the Home Alone star has a $6,000-a-month drug habit this week.
The National Enquirer is firmly standing by its story that Macaulay Culkin is hooked on heroin and highly addictive painkillers.
The tabloid has posted a statement on its website, urging Macaulay Culkin, 31, to seek urgent professional help – and challenged him to take a blood test.
It comes after his representatives strenuously denied the magazine’s report on Wednesday – which features on the cover under the headline: “Macaulay Culkin addicted to heroin: 6 months to live.”
The Enquirer posted a statement on its website yesterday, reading: “Should Macaulay’s representatives continue to deny The ENQUIRER’s accurate and detailed report, we are ready to offer him the opportunity to take a blood test administered by an independent medical lab.”
It adds: “Our advice to Macaulay is to seek professional help to avoid the same tragic fate of other beloved celebrities, including Whitney Houston who died earlier this year.”
The National Enquirer is firmly standing by its story that Macaulay Culkin is hooked on heroin and highly addictive painkillers
The Enquirer‘s statement also refers to Macaulay Culkin’s friend Elijah Rosello, who died in March aged 24 from a heroin overdose.
In the article, the magazine alleges Macaulay Culkin and Elijah Rosello used to do drugs together – and repeats this again in today’s statement.
It went on: “We believe that the former child star should be doing everything he can to get the treatment he so desperately needs – and which could have saved the life of his friend Elijah Rosello.
“Her family confirmed to The ENQUIRER that she did drugs with Macaulay before her drug-related death in March.”
On Wednesday, Macaulay Culkin’s spokeswoman Michelle Bega branded the article – which claimed the actor has a $6,000-a-month drug habit – as “ridiculously fictitious” and “insulting”.
The magazine alleged Macaulay Culkin regularly shoots up heroin and the highly addictive painkiller oxycodone – dubbed hillbilly heroin.
The article went on to say the former child star turned his Manhattan apartment into a drug den where he gets high either by himself or with friends.
Responding to the allegations earlier this week, Michelle Bega said: “The report in the National Enquirer that Macaulay Culkin is addicted to heroin and assorted hallucinogenics is not only categorically without merit, but it is also impossibly and ridiculously fictitious.”
She added that the story was “destructive and insulting”, to her client.
The Enquirer says Macaulay Culkin’s drug use intensified 18 months ago – around the time he split from long-term girlfriend Mila Kunis, who is now dating Ashton Kutcher.
A source told the publication: “Macaulay Culkin is hooked on drugs and it’s killing him.
“He’s been hooked for a year and a half, and his drug of choice is either heroin or oxycodone.
“Mac is surrounding himself with junkies and lowlifes. It’s a real tragedy.”
The source – described by the Enquirer as a “close friend” – also claimed Macaulay Culkin has had a close brush with death in the past year and almost overdosed.
“Mac suffered a near overdose, and needed help,” the insider said.
“Fortunately he didn’t need to call 911 and the near-OD was kept quiet among his pals. But Mac got very sick.”
In February, pictures of Macaulay Culkin looking emaciated and shockingly thin made headlines.
At the time his representatives strenuously denied the actor was addicted to prescription drugs or heroin amid reports the 5-foot-7 star’s weight had dropped to 104 lbs.
Macaulay Culkin is best known for his roles as cheeky Kevin McCallister in the 1990 film Home Alone and the 1992 sequel, Home Alone: Lost In New York.
He also starred in the likes of Uncle Buck, My Girl and Richie Rich.
But his adult career has failed to match the blockbuster success of his childhood days.
In 2003 he played a drug-addled club hopper alongside Seth Green in Party Monster, while his last film role was in 2007 in the Indie flick Sex And Breakfast.
These days he earns a living DJ-ing at clubs around New York.
Macaulay Culkin’s half sister Jennifer Adamson died of a drug overdose in 2000.
In 2004, Macaulay Culkin he was arrested on suspicion of marijuana and two controlled substances – Alprazolam and Clonazepam – eventually pleading guilty to misdemeanor drug offences. He was slapped with three one-year suspended prison terms.
Representatives for Macaulay Culkin have issued a fiercely-worded denial over claims the Home Alone star has a $6,000-a-month drug habit.
A spokeswoman for Macaulay Culkin branded the claims published in the National Enquirer as “ridiculously fictitious” and “insulting”.
The National Enquirer reported today that Macaulay Culkin regularly shoots up heroin and the highly addictive painkiller oxycodone – dubbed hillbilly heroin.
The article went on to say the former child star turned his Manhattan apartment into a drug den where he gets high either by himself or with friends.
Responding to the allegations, Macaulay Culkin’s publicist Michelle Bega says: “The report in the National Enquirer that Macaulay Culkin is addicted to heroin and assorted hallucinogenics is not only categorically without merit, but it is also impossibly and ridiculously fictitious.”
Michelle Bega added that the story was “destructive and insulting”, to her client.
Representatives for Macaulay Culkin have issued a fiercely-worded denial over claims the Home Alone star has a $6,000-a-month drug habit
The National Enquirer claims Macaulay Culkin’s drug use intensified 18 months ago – around the time he split from long-term girlfriend Mila Kunis, who is now dating Ashton Kutcher.
A source told the publication: “Macaulay Culkin is hooked on drugs and it’s killing him.
“He’s been hooked for a year and a half, and his drug of choice is either heroin or oxycodone.
“Mac is surrounding himself with junkies and lowlifes. It’s a real tragedy.”
The source – described by the Enquirer as a “close friend” – also claimed Macaulay Culkin has had a close brush with death in the past year and almost overdosed.
“Mac suffered a near overdose, and needed help,” the insider said.
“Fortunately he didn’t need to call 911 and the near-OD was kept quiet among his pals. But Mac got very sick.”
In February, pictures of Macaulay Culkin looking emaciated and shockingly made headlines.
At the time his representatives strenuously denied the actor was addicted to prescription drugs or heroin amid reports the 5-foot-7 star’s weight had dropped to 104 lbs.
Macaulay Culkin is best know for his roles as cheeky Kevin McCallister in the 1990 film Home Alone and the 1992 sequel, Home Alone: Lost In New York.
He also starred in the likes of Uncle Buck, My Girl and Richie Rich.
But his adult career has failed to match the blockbuster success of his childhood days.
In 2003 Macaulay Culkin played a drug-addled club hopper alongside Seth Green in Party Monster, while his last film role was in 2007 in the Indie flick Sex And Breakfast.
These days he earns a living DJ-ing at clubs around New York.
Macaulay Culkin’s half sister Jennifer Adamson died of a drug overdose in 2000.
In another tragic twist, the National Enquirer reports that a female friend of Macaulay Culkin’s died earlier this year of a heroin overdose.
Elijah Rosello died in March aged 24, with a family source telling the publication that she would do drugs with Macaulay Culkin on occasion.
