Andrew W.K. Will Not Be a ‘Cultural Ambassador’ to the Middle East

We have disappointing news for all readers who love to “Party ‘Til [They] Puke” (and who doesn’t?): Contrary to earlier reports, famed downtown New York rock star, nightclub owner and hype-man Andrew W.K. will NOT serve as the USA’s “cultural ambassador” promoting “partying and positive power” in the Middle Eastern nation of Bahrain.

Bahrain, like Syria, is a troubled monarchy that has yet to overcome the events of the Arab Spring nearly two years ago–but its residents apparently do like to “Party Hard”.

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