{"id":22760,"date":"2026-05-28T04:35:19","date_gmt":"2026-05-28T11:35:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mywalkabout.net\/?p=22760"},"modified":"2026-05-28T04:35:20","modified_gmt":"2026-05-28T11:35:20","slug":"popstar-never-stop-never-stopping","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mywalkabout.net\/?p=22760","title":{"rendered":"Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-f56af9231dc372c8fa7ad95c07d3589f wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:22px\"><strong>When this movie<\/strong> was first released back in in 2016, I completely missed the boat. I never heard of it, let alone see it. Ten years later, it was re-released at my local theater and so I took a chance. I&#8217;ve never laughed so hard at a mockumentary since the classic <em>This is Spinal Tap<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"358\" data-attachment-id=\"22771\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/mywalkabout.net\/?attachment_id=22771\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mywalkabout.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/my-walkabout-6a182722f1445.png?fit=1376%2C768&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1376,768\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Vibrant theatrical concert performance\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;The image captures four performers dressed in vibrant, elaborate costumes on stage during a high-energy concert. The performers wear colorful and imaginative outfits, including bright feathers, metallic spikes, leopard print with tulle layers, and comic-themed capes, each holding a microphone. Behind them, a large audience cheers enthusiastically, illuminated by dynamic stage lighting and confetti, creating a festive and exciting atmosphere. Large screens display event names like &amp;#8220;LOLA LIVE&amp;#8221; and &amp;#8220;SPARKLE MONSTER,&amp;#8221; enhancing the concert scene.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Performers in colorful costumes sing energetically on stage at a lively concert.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mywalkabout.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/my-walkabout-6a182722f1445.png?fit=640%2C358&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mywalkabout.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/my-walkabout-6a182722f1445.png?resize=640%2C358&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Four performers in bright, elaborate costumes singing on stage with a cheering crowd and bright lights\" class=\"wp-image-22771\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mywalkabout.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/my-walkabout-6a182722f1445.png?resize=1024%2C572&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mywalkabout.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/my-walkabout-6a182722f1445.png?resize=300%2C167&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mywalkabout.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/my-walkabout-6a182722f1445.png?resize=150%2C84&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mywalkabout.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/my-walkabout-6a182722f1445.png?resize=768%2C429&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mywalkabout.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/my-walkabout-6a182722f1445.png?w=1376&amp;ssl=1 1376w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mywalkabout.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/my-walkabout-6a182722f1445.png?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2cc9ccbd6b657528902727da07bfc525 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:22px\">The bevy of talented musicians that had cameos, the outrageously crude jokes and the satirical commentary were so witty that I was crying with laughter. You&#8217;ll be hard pressed to find a better time at the movies. Enjoy!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-577996903478871803ce034e56e6d80c wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:22px\">&#8220;It takes a whole village to make me look dope&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed alignwide is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Q9RoNzJrmDo?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When this movie was first released back in in 2016, I completely missed the boat. 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Walk from place to place, meet people, get into adventures.\" So when a new martial arts movie gets\u2026","rel":"","context":"In &quot;Stories&quot;","block_context":{"text":"Stories","link":"https:\/\/mywalkabout.net\/?cat=7315"},"img":{"alt_text":"Man and child on vintage motorcycle wearing helmets riding through rainy city street with neon signs","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mywalkabout.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/my-walkabout-6a3141ec6b619.png?fit=1200%2C655&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mywalkabout.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/my-walkabout-6a3141ec6b619.png?fit=1200%2C655&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mywalkabout.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/my-walkabout-6a3141ec6b619.png?fit=1200%2C655&ssl=1&resize=525%2C300 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mywalkabout.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/my-walkabout-6a3141ec6b619.png?fit=1200%2C655&ssl=1&resize=700%2C400 2x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mywalkabout.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/my-walkabout-6a3141ec6b619.png?fit=1200%2C655&ssl=1&resize=1050%2C600 3x"},"classes":[]},{"id":12315,"url":"https:\/\/mywalkabout.net\/?p=12315","url_meta":{"origin":22760,"position":4},"title":"Mistletoe Kisses &#038; Christmas Wishes","author":"My Walkabout","date":"May 9, 2020","format":false,"excerpt":"It's the weekend before Christmas as I board a flight back home to a cold and dreary Utah. 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