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Shocking Podcast Reveal: Billy Corgan Claims Bill Burr as Half-Brother

1/30/2025

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In a shocking twist on Howie Mandel's podcast, Billy Corgan dropped a bombshell, suggesting he and Bill Burr could be half-brothers. Burr, taken aback, lashed out at Mandel for the "careless" prank, branding him a "Hollywood whore." Yet, despite the surprise, Burr maintained a light-hearted spirit, recognizing Mandel's eccentric charm, while Corgan later eased the tension by downplaying their potential family ties.

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In a shocking twist on Howie Mandel's podcast, Billy Corgan dropped a bombshell, suggesting he and Bill Burr could be half-brothers. Burr, taken aback, lashed out at Mandel for the "careless" prank, branding him a "Hollywood whore." Yet, despite the surprise, Burr maintained a light-hearted spirit, recognizing Mandel's eccentric charm, while Corgan later eased the tension by downplaying their potential family ties.