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Bill Burr Slams Howie Mandel for Ambush Interview with Alleged Half-Brother Billy Corgan
There’s some unresolved tension between Bill Burr and Billy Corgan.
Burr, 56, got a slightly unwelcome surprise as he joined Howie Mandel for the Jan. 21 episode of his podcast, Howie Mandel Does Stuff, and Corgan, 57, walked in mid-interview.
“You’re an a–hole,” Burr told Mandel, 69.
Corgan was under the impression that Mandel had cleared his arrival with the comedian, though that was not the case. “I thought it would be a good surprise,” Mandel said.
Burr was visibly uncomfortable and even asked, “Can this be edited out?” before he decided to just go with it.
“All right, f— it, I’ll do it,” Burr said, before turning to the Smashing Pumpkins member, asking, “Did you ever think the fact that I never told that story… that maybe you shouldn’t?”
Billy Corgan and Bill Burr on How Mandel’s podcast ‘Howie Mandel Does Stuff’.
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Burr was referring to Corgan’s previous appearance on Howie Mandel Does Stuff, where he revealed that his stepmother had said to him: “Do you know who Bill Burr is? Bill Burr might be one of the children that your father sired in his days being a traveling musician.”
“You know how many emails and crap I got?” Burr said, referring to Corgan’s reveal.
The two confirmed they’d “never met” before the surprise podcast interview, and while they seemed to smooth things over, Burr still said, “Listen, you’ve done well for yourself, I’m happy for you, but I just would prefer if you just kinda didn’t go around telling these f—ing stories. Like, why did you feel the need to do that?”
The reason Corgan had shared the story on Mandel’s podcast, he told Burr, was because he’d run into the America’s Got Talent judge and “the first thing he said to me was, ‘Here comes Bill Burr.’ And I go, ‘Do you know that story somehow?’ And he said, ‘What story?’ And so I told him privately that story and he said, ‘Oh you’ve got to say this on the air.’”
Burr wasn’t surprised to hear that and then accused Mandel of bringing Corgan onto the episode solely for “the f—ing ratings.”
“He’s bringing you in here, not because he’s trying to heal the bulls— that we went through growing up,” Burr said. “What was supposed to happen? Are we going to go play catch? We’re both in our 50s.”
Bill Burr attends the Los Angeles premiere of Netflix’s “UNFROSTED” at The Egyptian Theatre Hollywood on April 30, 2024.
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Of his father, the comedian said, “He was a piece of s—. He had two kids this close together, and he gave them the same f—ing name? He thinks it’s different because he’s Billy and I’m Bill. That’s how he told the difference.”
He also clarified of Corgan: “It’s not that I don’t like him, it reminds me of all of that s—.”
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Corgan also snuck in a bit of a joke at Burr’s expense, as he quipped, “The fact that he said he can’t sing, I think, disproves that we’re related, ’cause I’m not funny, so … it goes both ways.”
Bill Burr Slams Howie Mandel for Ambush Interview with Alleged Half-Brother Billy CorganComedian Bill Burr has taken to social media to express his outrage over Howie Mandel’s recent ambush interview with alleged half-brother Billy Corgan. In a scathing post, Burr criticized Mandel for his “reckless and unethical” behavior, calling it a “disgusting abuse of his platform.”
The interview, which aired on Mandel’s podcast last week, featured Corgan’s supposed half-brother making wild and unsubstantiated claims about the rock star’s personal life. Burr, who is a close friend of Corgan’s, condemned Mandel for allowing such baseless accusations to be aired without any fact-checking or verification.
“Hey Howie Mandel, you should be ashamed of yourself for stooping so low as to exploit someone’s family drama for your own gain,” Burr wrote. “You owe Billy Corgan and his alleged half-brother a public apology for this disgraceful display of sensationalism.”
Fans of both Corgan and Burr have rallied behind the comedian’s statements, with many calling for Mandel to be held accountable for his actions. It remains to be seen whether Mandel will address the controversy and issue a response to the backlash.
In the meantime, Burr’s post serves as a reminder of the importance of responsible journalism and ethical behavior in the entertainment industry. Let’s hope that this incident will prompt a much-needed conversation about the boundaries of privacy and respect in the world of celebrity interviews.
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Smashing Pumpkins Frontman Billy Corgan Thinks Bill Burr Is His Half-Brother And Confronted Him On Howie Mandel’s Show This Week
USA TODAY – Bill Burr’s latest podcast appearance turned into an unexpected (alleged) family reunion.
When the comedian, 56, was a guest on Tuesday’s episode of the “Howie Mandel Does Stuff” podcast, a surprise special guest entered: Smashing Pumpkins guitarist Billy Corgan, 57, who previously theorized that he and Burr may be half-brothers.
Corgan revealed on “Howie Mandel Does Stuff” in November that about 10 years ago, his stepmother told him she believes Burr “might be one of the children that your father sired in his days being a traveling musician.”
“My father did once tell me that I had a half-brother named Bill, who was born around the same time as me,” Corgan said. He insisted at the time that he was not joking, though he clarified that after sitting on it, he doesn’t actually think they’re related.
So during Mandel’s Tuesday interview with Burr, the “America’s Got Talent” judge revealed he had a surprise planned and brought out Corgan. The moment the musician walked in, Burr cursed at Mandel and expressed frustration over the situation, though in a playful way.
“Did you ever think the fact that I never told that story, that maybe you shouldn’t?” Burr jokingly asked Corgan, who expressed surprise that Burr wasn’t aware he would be coming.
The comedian laughed as he asked Corgan why he felt “the need” to float the idea that they might be related before roasting him for being a fan of the Chicago Cubs. Burr later clarified he wasn’t mad at Corgan, but he jokingly tore into Mandel for setting the encounter up for “ratings,” calling it “rude” and saying a podcast wasn’t the appropriate venue for them to meet.
So the internet was on fire this week with the brain-melting theory that Bill Burr and Billy Corgan might be half-brothers. Yes, you read that right. The comic who yells at clueless pedestrians, incompetent drivers, and basically all of Boston… sharing a gene pool with the Smashing Pumpkins frontman who wrote entire albums about sadness and heartbreak.
That’s like mixing Red Bull with a bottle of sleeping pills. I can’t decide if it’s hilarious or horrifying.
Here’s how this entire thing unfolded-
Billy Corgan went on Howie Mandel’s podcast, (apparently that’s really a thing) and casually dropped the bomb that his wandering musician dad might’ve fathered 12 kids, one of whom could be Bill Burr.
Bill Burr, who is 56, has always been known to have a dad who was a dentist named Robert Burr. So the idea that Bill’s father was actually some traveling musician playing God knows where is already a curveball.
Corgan insists he doesn’t totally believe the theory, it’s more “like that thing where Bono looks like Robin Williams.” But the internet ate it up.
Fast-forward to this week, Burr is invited back to Howie Mandel’s show. Probably to talk about his new special or rant about shit.
But nope. Mendel decided to spring Billy Corgan from behind a curtain like a lost episode of Jerry Springer meets Maury Povich.
It was pretty fucked up when you think about it.
KFC did a pretty good breakdown on how bizarre of a moment it was and how caught off guard Burr seemed to be.
Let’s talk about the level of cringe here. If you’ve ever caught a Jerry Springer episode, you know the moment: Some unsuspecting victim is waiting on stage, clueless, and Jerry goes, “Well, there’s someone here who has something to tell you,” and the crowd collectively claps their hands in glee, anticipating a fight, a baby reveal, or at least somebody’s world to be crushed and life to be flipped upside down.
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That is precisely what Howie Mandel tried to do- except it was (A) a podcast, and (B) Bill Burr in his mid-50s and Billy Corgan in his late 50s.
These guys are a little old for paternity-test theatrics. They both have zero hair. Nobody’s going to throw a folding chair. So what was the fucking endgame?
Apparently, Mandel believed he was staging the feel-good (or super dramatic) reveal of the year.
Instead, Bill Burr looked at him like, “What the fuck is wrong with you?” and Billy Corgan was all, “I thought you were in on this, Bill.”
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It was beyond awkward.
Cue Burr basically calling out Howie for being a total tool, with Corgan nodding along like, “Yeah, this is kinda messed up.”
Imagine learning you might be half-siblings on a lame fucking has-been’s podcast, with cameras rolling and some random emotional piano music tinkling in the background.
This is straight-up Maury Povich territory. All that’s missing is an envelope and a crowd chanting, “You are the father!”
Howie basically tried to go full “Daytime TV Circus.” The difference is that Maury would’ve at least cut to a commercial break before the meltdown. Howie just leaves the room so the potential half-brothers can “bond.”
Next thing you know, the Mandel’s daughter vacates, and Billy Bush wanders in to apologize for having hair?
Bizarre doesn’t even begin to describe it all.
I’m a skeptic. We know Bill Burr has a new special, and Billy Corgan and Smashing Pumpkins supposedly have something in the works.
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I’d be lying if I said I didn’t suspect there’s some top-secret Netflix docu-series in the pipeline. “Me & My Maybe-Bro: A Burr-Corgan Story.” The two bald, pale, sometimes-angry redheads find out they were separated by a traveling musician father. They hug it out in a final scene scored by an acoustic version of “1979.”
If not, then it better make for some legendary material from Burr in his next special.
And he better fucking torch Howie Mandel for this. Either way.
The guy is a germaphobe legend in his own mind, from game shows and America’s Got Talent. Suddenly he’s out here ambushing his guests with potential paternal bombs. That’s some next-level asshole move.
Butttttt, it would be kind of cool if these two ended up being related via a deadbeat father. The material alone that Burr will have about his weirdo half-brother will be gold.
In a shocking turn of events, Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan revealed on Howie Mandel’s show this week that he believes comedian Bill Burr is his long-lost half-brother. The two came face-to-face for the first time on the show, where Corgan confronted Burr about their possible familial connection.Corgan explained that he had recently taken a DNA test that revealed a potential match with Burr, leading him to believe that they may share a father. The musician expressed his desire to finally meet his supposed half-brother and get to know him better.
Burr seemed taken aback by the revelation but was open to exploring the possibility of their relationship. The two men shared a heartfelt moment on the show, discussing their similarities and differences, and ultimately agreeing to further investigate their connection.
Fans of both Corgan and Burr were shocked by the unexpected family drama unfolding on national television. Only time will tell if the two will discover the truth about their shared bloodline, but for now, this unlikely pair has captured the attention of the entertainment world.
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Billy Corgan and Bill Burr Address ‘Half-Brother’ Rumors
Billy Corgan and Bill Burr found themselves at the center of an unexpected family mystery during their recent appearance on Howie Mandel Does Stuff.
The Smashing Pumpkins frontman and the comedian were sprung with a surprise meeting organised by Mandel, during which the pair discussed their uncanny resemblance, along with the suggestion they might share a father.
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The saga began back in November when Corgan appeared on the podcast and a mix-up by Mandel’s production team displayed a photo of Burr during his segment. This prompted Corgan to share a bizarre anecdote involving his stepmother, who had once suggested Burr might be one of his father’s illegitimate children.
“About 10 years ago, one of my brothers was having a birthday party, and my stepmother was there, who was obviously married to my father. And my stepmother said to me, ‘Do you know who Bill Burr is?,’” Corgan recalled at the time. “Now at that point, I had never heard of Bill Burr; I didn’t know who he was. I didn’t know he was a comedian or anything. He could have been the guy down the street.”
He continued, “She said, ‘Well, he’s this comedian.’ And I think I even somehow called up a picture on the phone, and I kind of noticed right away, ‘Gee, he kind of looks like my father.’ Bill Burr looks more like my father than Bill Burr looks like me or I look like Bill Burr. So I said to my mother, ‘Why are you asking me this?’”
“She goes, ‘I think it might be one of your father’s illegitimate children. Bill Burr might be one of the children that your father sired in his days being a traveling musician,’” he said.
Fast-forward to January, when Mandel orchestrated a surprise reunion between Corgan and Burr, bringing them together for the first time. Burr greeted the rocker with a casual “What’s up?” before turning to Mandel with mock irritation, quipping, “You’re an a——.” The conversation quickly turned into comedic gold as the two riffed on their supposed familial connection.
“Did you ever think the fact that I never told that story, that maybe you shouldn’t?” Burr joked to Corgan. “It’s not that I don’t like [Corgan], it reminds me of all of that s—.”
Corgan joined in, dismissing the idea that their resemblance could mean they’re related. “The fact that he said he can’t sing, I think, disproves that we’re related, ’cause I’m not funny,” he remarked. “So… it goes both ways.” At one point, Mandel even suggested that Burr should join the Smashing Pumpkins as a drummer.
Burr then asked Mandel, “What was supposed to happen? Are we gonna go play catch? We’re both in our fifties.”
While the attempted family reunion may not have been successful, Corgan’s career with the Smashing Pumpkins continues to thrive, with the band’s legacy cemented by hits like “1979,” which peaked at No. 12 on the Billboard Hot 100, and “Bullet with Butterfly Wings,” which reached No. 22. Their double album Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, earning critical acclaim and commercial success as one of the defining records of the 1990s.The album has since achieved Diamond certification, selling over 10 million copies worldwide.
In 2024, The Smashing Pumpkins released their 13th studio album, Aghori Mhori Mei, which saw a return to their early 90s sound with original members Billy Corgan, Jimmy Chamberlin, and James Iha.
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Billy Corgan and Bill Burr Address ‘Half-Brother’ RumorsIn a recent interview on Bill Burr’s podcast, rock icon Billy Corgan addressed the rumors that he and the comedian are actually half-brothers. The speculation began after fans noticed a striking resemblance between the two men and speculated about a potential family connection.
Corgan and Burr, who have been friends for years, both laughed off the rumors during the interview. Corgan joked, “I can see why people might think we’re related – we both have a penchant for ranting and a love for rocking out.” Burr added, “I wouldn’t mind having Billy as a brother, but unfortunately, we’re not related in any way.”
Despite putting the rumors to rest, Corgan and Burr continued to discuss their shared love of music and comedy, and even teased the possibility of collaborating on a project in the future. Fans of both artists are eagerly awaiting any potential joint ventures between the two talented performers.
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