The answer to today's Moxie's Flashback Pop Quiz is: Alabama.
Today is Button Day, Have A Party With Your Bear Day and National Fast Food Day.
THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1976: Brian Wilson comes out of an eight-year seclusion to give an interview to the BBC 2 show Old Grey Whistle Test.
1978: The film Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band opens in Us theaters.
1978: Queen are joined onstage at Madison Square Garden by several dozen nude, semi-overweight women during their performance of "Bicycle Race." (Overweight because the single mentions "fat bottomed girls," the title of the other half of the A-side.)
1996: The Beatles are the first to score three #1 albums in the same year when Anthology 3 hits #1.
2006: Queen's Greatest Hits is declared the most popular album of all time in Britain.
STONES EXHIBIT! The Rolling Stones "Exhibitionism" opened last Saturday, during which Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and Ronnie Wood talked about the exhibit and agreed that it is an "uncannily accurate" representation of their career. Click here to check it out.
JACKSON BROWNE ACOUSTIC TOUR! Jackson Browne's upcoming (Pretty Much) Somewhat Acoustic Tour will kick off April 5 in Hershey, Pennsylvania. He's also slated to perform at an all-star Linda Ronstadt tribute show on December 11 in Los Angeles. Get his tour dates.
MINECRAFT MOVIE? Steve Carell is in talks to star in Minecraft, a big-screen take on the popular video game. Ge the details. Meanwhile, Carell will star as Bobby Riggs opposite Emma Stone as Billie Jean King in the biographical comedy Battle of the Sexes, due out next year.
LENNON LETTER! A typed draft of a scathing, profanity-filled letter that John Lennon wrote to Paul McCartney and his then-wife Linda around 1971 is up for bid and expected to fetch more than $20,000. In it, Lennon berates the couple in response to comments made in a previous letter written by Linda regarding the The Beatles' breakup and other topics. Click here to read it.
HOW DEEP IS THE OCEAN? Today we try to answer the question nobody asked. Click here to check out how deep the ocean is relative to things above the water.
Wednesday, November 16, 2016
Tuesday, November 15, 2016
TUESDAVE!
The answer to today's Moxie's Flashback Pop Quiz is: The Ropers.
Today is Clean Your Refrigerator Day, America Recycles Day and National Philanthropy Day.
THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1956: Elvis' first movie, Love Me Tender, premieres in New York.
1959: John, Paul, and George audition for Britains TV Star Search as "Johnny and the Moondogs."
1965: The Rolling Stones make their first appearance on Hullabaloo.
1968: Janis Joplin performs her last gig with Big Brother and the Holding Company.
1969: The Beatles' last photographic session produces today's cover of Rolling Stone.
1979: NBC airs The Bee Gees Special.
DAVID BOWIE SPECIAL! A special concert commemorating what would have been David Bowie's 70th birthday will be held this January 8 in London. "Celebrating David Bowie" will be emceed by Gary Oldman, and will feature performances by a variety of musicians who played with Bowie over the years.
Get the lineup.
SEXIEST MAN ALIVE 2016! People magazine has spoken and Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson is the magazine's Sexiest Man Alive for 2016. He was also named by Forbes as the highest paid actor of the year. How stupidly rich is he? Get the details.
SCIENCE OF SMILING! Why do we smile? It may seem obvious, but there is a scientific explanation. Click here to put a smile on your face.
Today is Clean Your Refrigerator Day, America Recycles Day and National Philanthropy Day.
THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1956: Elvis' first movie, Love Me Tender, premieres in New York.
1959: John, Paul, and George audition for Britains TV Star Search as "Johnny and the Moondogs."
1965: The Rolling Stones make their first appearance on Hullabaloo.
1968: Janis Joplin performs her last gig with Big Brother and the Holding Company.
1969: The Beatles' last photographic session produces today's cover of Rolling Stone.
1979: NBC airs The Bee Gees Special.
DAVID BOWIE SPECIAL! A special concert commemorating what would have been David Bowie's 70th birthday will be held this January 8 in London. "Celebrating David Bowie" will be emceed by Gary Oldman, and will feature performances by a variety of musicians who played with Bowie over the years.
Get the lineup.
SEXIEST MAN ALIVE 2016! People magazine has spoken and Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson is the magazine's Sexiest Man Alive for 2016. He was also named by Forbes as the highest paid actor of the year. How stupidly rich is he? Get the details.
SCIENCE OF SMILING! Why do we smile? It may seem obvious, but there is a scientific explanation. Click here to put a smile on your face.
Monday, November 14, 2016
MONDAY MONDAVE!
The answer to today's Moxie's FBPQ is: a little black spot.
Today is Operating Room Nurse Day and World Diabetes Day.
THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1952: The New Musical Express publishes its first record chart.
1960: Elvis' new single, "It's Now Or Never," sells 780,000 copies in the UK during its first week of release, making it the fastest-selling song in the country's history.
1967: Pink Floyd begins their first UK tour at the Royal Albert Hall in London.
1987: David Letterman convinces guest Cher to sing "I Got You Babe" just one more time with embittered ex Sonny Bono on Late Night program.
1990: In the latest issue of Newsweek , Pete Townshend says he's bisexual.
WEEKEND BOX OFFICE! Doctor Strange held on to the top spot at the weekend box office for the second week in a row. Coming in second was the animated musical Trolls, followed by the debuts of Arrival and Almost Christmas. Get the rest of the rankings.
DEAD CELEB! Singer/songwriter Leon Russell died in his sleep over the weekend at his home in Nashville. He was 74. No cause of death was given, but he had been in declining health for a number of years. Most recently, he suffered a heart attack last July. Get the obit.
DANCING WITH THE STARS PREVIEW! TOnight, the wannabes will take part in a Trio Dance, in addition to a solo routine. At the end of the night, one couple will be sent home, and four will head to the finals. Get a preview.
UNDERSTANDING ANCIENT ENGLISH! If you had a time machine, how far back could you go and still understand English? At what point in history would you not be able to understand the English language? Click here to get the answer.
Today is Operating Room Nurse Day and World Diabetes Day.
THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1952: The New Musical Express publishes its first record chart.
1960: Elvis' new single, "It's Now Or Never," sells 780,000 copies in the UK during its first week of release, making it the fastest-selling song in the country's history.
1967: Pink Floyd begins their first UK tour at the Royal Albert Hall in London.
1987: David Letterman convinces guest Cher to sing "I Got You Babe" just one more time with embittered ex Sonny Bono on Late Night program.
1990: In the latest issue of Newsweek , Pete Townshend says he's bisexual.
WEEKEND BOX OFFICE! Doctor Strange held on to the top spot at the weekend box office for the second week in a row. Coming in second was the animated musical Trolls, followed by the debuts of Arrival and Almost Christmas. Get the rest of the rankings.
DANCING WITH THE STARS PREVIEW! TOnight, the wannabes will take part in a Trio Dance, in addition to a solo routine. At the end of the night, one couple will be sent home, and four will head to the finals. Get a preview.
UNDERSTANDING ANCIENT ENGLISH! If you had a time machine, how far back could you go and still understand English? At what point in history would you not be able to understand the English language? Click here to get the answer.
Friday, November 11, 2016
VETERANS DAY FRIDAY FILL-IN!
Terri B. is in for me this afternoon. Gunther this morning. Good luck!
The answer to today's Moxie's Flashback Pop Quiz is: his hands.
Today is Veterans Day
THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1963: After a gig in Birmingham, England, The Beatles escape a throng of screaming girls by dressing up as policemen.
1967: Van Morrison performs on American Bandstand.
1968: John Lennon and Yoko Ono release their Unfinished Music No.1: Two Virgins album.
1970: Bob Dylan publishes his first novel, a poorly-received stream-of-consciousness work called Tarantula.
1976: Linda Ronstadt makes her UK live debut in London.
1994: Christie's auction house in New York City holds their first-ever auction of rock memorabilia.
1994: Micky Dolenz guest stars on tonight's episode of Boy Meets World.
2005: Billy Joel breaks comes out of retirement to launch his first solo tour in eight years.
DEAD CELEB! Leonard Cohen, best known for writing the song "Hallelujah," has died. Cohen was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2008, and was also a member of the Songwriters Hall of Fame. Cohen was 82. Get the obit.
The answer to today's Moxie's Flashback Pop Quiz is: his hands.
Today is Veterans Day
THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1963: After a gig in Birmingham, England, The Beatles escape a throng of screaming girls by dressing up as policemen.
1967: Van Morrison performs on American Bandstand.
1968: John Lennon and Yoko Ono release their Unfinished Music No.1: Two Virgins album.
1970: Bob Dylan publishes his first novel, a poorly-received stream-of-consciousness work called Tarantula.
1976: Linda Ronstadt makes her UK live debut in London.
1994: Christie's auction house in New York City holds their first-ever auction of rock memorabilia.
1994: Micky Dolenz guest stars on tonight's episode of Boy Meets World.
2005: Billy Joel breaks comes out of retirement to launch his first solo tour in eight years.
DEAD CELEB! Leonard Cohen, best known for writing the song "Hallelujah," has died. Cohen was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2008, and was also a member of the Songwriters Hall of Fame. Cohen was 82. Get the obit.
Thursday, November 10, 2016
THURSDAVE!
The answer to today's FBPQ is: Spin City.
Today is Forget Me Not Day and USMC Day.
THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1959: Ken Brown is fired from the Quarrymen leaving John, Paul, and George.
1979: Fleetwood Mac gets a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
1979: The Rose, a thinly-veiled biopic of Janis Joplin, premieres in Hollywood.
NEW MOVIES IN THEATERS! Yes it's Almost Christmas (PG-13) opening nationwide tomorrow, as does the arrival of Arrival (PG-13). Don't be Shut In this weekend. Click here to check out all the new stuff to blow your hard earned money on at the movin' picture show.
PRINCE PORTRAITS! A new photography book, Picturing Prince: An Intimate Portrait will feature rare photos of Prince taken by his former art director and photographer. The collection will be released next April but is available for pre-order on the Amazon UK website. Get the details.
BOWIE'S ART! The "Bowie/Collector" auction, featuring more than 400 works of art Bowie's personal collection takes place today and tomorrow at Sotheby's London. The sale will feature the art Bowie collected from 2000 until his death.Get a preview.
BEFORE CELL PHONES! Click here to see how people imagined the future with mobile phones. Too funny.
Today is Forget Me Not Day and USMC Day.
THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1959: Ken Brown is fired from the Quarrymen leaving John, Paul, and George.
1979: Fleetwood Mac gets a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
1979: The Rose, a thinly-veiled biopic of Janis Joplin, premieres in Hollywood.
NEW MOVIES IN THEATERS! Yes it's Almost Christmas (PG-13) opening nationwide tomorrow, as does the arrival of Arrival (PG-13). Don't be Shut In this weekend. Click here to check out all the new stuff to blow your hard earned money on at the movin' picture show.
PRINCE PORTRAITS! A new photography book, Picturing Prince: An Intimate Portrait will feature rare photos of Prince taken by his former art director and photographer. The collection will be released next April but is available for pre-order on the Amazon UK website. Get the details.
BOWIE'S ART! The "Bowie/Collector" auction, featuring more than 400 works of art Bowie's personal collection takes place today and tomorrow at Sotheby's London. The sale will feature the art Bowie collected from 2000 until his death.Get a preview.
BEFORE CELL PHONES! Click here to see how people imagined the future with mobile phones. Too funny.
Wednesday, November 9, 2016
WEDNESDAVE!
The answer to today's FBPQ is: Cheap Trick and U2.
Today is Chaos Never Dies.
THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1956: Buddy Holly begins his first solo tour.
1958: Elvis' hit "Hound Dog" becomes only the third record in history to sell more than three million copies, after Bing Crosby's "White Christmas" and Gene Autry's "Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer."
1960: Elvis begins filming his seventh movie, Wild In The Country.
1961: Brian Epstein visits the Cavern Club to check out The Beatles.
1966: John Lennon meets Yoko Ono at a London art gallery.
1967: Roger McGuinn boots David Crosby from The Byrds.
1967: The first issue of Rolling Stone hits the shelves.
1971: Carly Simon attends James Taylor's concert at Carnegie Hall and the two fall madly in love.
JOHN MELLENCAMP EXHIBIT! A new exhibit on John Mellencamp's life opens tomorrow at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland. The attraction will feature more than 100 pieces of memorabilia, most from his personal collection.and will include stage outfits; rare photos; and his 1966 silver Honda Scrambler 305 motorcycle. Click here for a preview.
GEORGE MARTIN DOCUMENTARY! Soundbreaking: Stories from the Cutting Edge of Recorded Music, an eight-part PBS series produced by George Martin premieres on Monday. The first episode features segments focusing on Martin's work with The Beatles; Sam Phillips and his Sun Studios; Phil Spector; and more. Get a preview.
RICHEST BRITS UNDER 30! Adele has topped Heat magazine's annual list of the richest British celebrities under the age of 30. Last year, Adele raked in about $47 million and came in at #4 on the list, but this year, Heat estimates her worth to be around $114 million, which also makes her the U.K.'s richest-ever female musician. Click here to see the top 3 on the list.
YOUR NAME AS AN INFO-GRAPHIC! According to the info, I have the 18th most popular name in the U.S. Click here to discover the stats of your name revealed in your very own info-graphic.
Today is Chaos Never Dies.
THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1956: Buddy Holly begins his first solo tour.
1958: Elvis' hit "Hound Dog" becomes only the third record in history to sell more than three million copies, after Bing Crosby's "White Christmas" and Gene Autry's "Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer."
1960: Elvis begins filming his seventh movie, Wild In The Country.
1961: Brian Epstein visits the Cavern Club to check out The Beatles.
1966: John Lennon meets Yoko Ono at a London art gallery.
1967: Roger McGuinn boots David Crosby from The Byrds.
1967: The first issue of Rolling Stone hits the shelves.
1971: Carly Simon attends James Taylor's concert at Carnegie Hall and the two fall madly in love.
JOHN MELLENCAMP EXHIBIT! A new exhibit on John Mellencamp's life opens tomorrow at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland. The attraction will feature more than 100 pieces of memorabilia, most from his personal collection.and will include stage outfits; rare photos; and his 1966 silver Honda Scrambler 305 motorcycle. Click here for a preview.
GEORGE MARTIN DOCUMENTARY! Soundbreaking: Stories from the Cutting Edge of Recorded Music, an eight-part PBS series produced by George Martin premieres on Monday. The first episode features segments focusing on Martin's work with The Beatles; Sam Phillips and his Sun Studios; Phil Spector; and more. Get a preview.
RICHEST BRITS UNDER 30! Adele has topped Heat magazine's annual list of the richest British celebrities under the age of 30. Last year, Adele raked in about $47 million and came in at #4 on the list, but this year, Heat estimates her worth to be around $114 million, which also makes her the U.K.'s richest-ever female musician. Click here to see the top 3 on the list.
YOUR NAME AS AN INFO-GRAPHIC! According to the info, I have the 18th most popular name in the U.S. Click here to discover the stats of your name revealed in your very own info-graphic.
Tuesday, November 8, 2016
TUESDAVE!
The answer to today's FBPQ is: Cincinnati and Minneapolis.
Today is Cook Something Bold Day, Dunce Day, Young Readers Day and Election Day.
THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1962: Little Richard returns to Rock & Roll and ends his self-imposed exile.
1966: Ginger Baker collapses on stage just after completing his epic 20-minute solo on "Toad."
1977: NBC airs The Paul Simon Special, which reunites him with Art Garfunkel.
1987: The Chuck Berry documentary Hail! Hail! Rock 'n' Roll premieres in US theaters.
1988: Keith Richards performs on tonight's episode of Saturday Night Live.
1992: The US Postal Service issues a book of commemorative stamps featuring Elvis, Buddy Holly, Otis Redding, Bill Haley, Ritchie Valens, Clyde McPhatter, and Dinah Washington.
KINKS REUNION RUMOR! In a recent interview, Ray Davies declared that he and brother Dave Davies "will definitely work together again" as well as play live. However, both brothers now say that the interview was misleading when it suggested that The Kinks could reunite to play Glastonbury in 2017. Get the quashed rumor.
CELEBRITY SPLITSVILLE! Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt have reportedly reached a custody agreement regarding their six children, which calls for the children to remain in Jolie's custody, with Pitt to continue to receive "therapeutic visits" with his children. However, People magazine reports that Pitt will continue to get joint custody of the kids. Get the dirty details.
DANCING WITH THE STARS RECAP! Marilu Henner was sent home packing last night on Dancing with the Stars, just one week shy of the show’s season 23 semifinals. Henner was eliminated because she had the lowest combined total of judges' scores and viewers' votes from her performance last week. Click here for the rankings.
TROLL DOLL TRIVIA! Check out some fascinating facts about those creepy little troll dolls. Click here for the creepy details.
Today is Cook Something Bold Day, Dunce Day, Young Readers Day and Election Day.
THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1962: Little Richard returns to Rock & Roll and ends his self-imposed exile.
1966: Ginger Baker collapses on stage just after completing his epic 20-minute solo on "Toad."
1977: NBC airs The Paul Simon Special, which reunites him with Art Garfunkel.
1987: The Chuck Berry documentary Hail! Hail! Rock 'n' Roll premieres in US theaters.
1988: Keith Richards performs on tonight's episode of Saturday Night Live.
1992: The US Postal Service issues a book of commemorative stamps featuring Elvis, Buddy Holly, Otis Redding, Bill Haley, Ritchie Valens, Clyde McPhatter, and Dinah Washington.
KINKS REUNION RUMOR! In a recent interview, Ray Davies declared that he and brother Dave Davies "will definitely work together again" as well as play live. However, both brothers now say that the interview was misleading when it suggested that The Kinks could reunite to play Glastonbury in 2017. Get the quashed rumor.
CELEBRITY SPLITSVILLE! Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt have reportedly reached a custody agreement regarding their six children, which calls for the children to remain in Jolie's custody, with Pitt to continue to receive "therapeutic visits" with his children. However, People magazine reports that Pitt will continue to get joint custody of the kids. Get the dirty details.
DANCING WITH THE STARS RECAP! Marilu Henner was sent home packing last night on Dancing with the Stars, just one week shy of the show’s season 23 semifinals. Henner was eliminated because she had the lowest combined total of judges' scores and viewers' votes from her performance last week. Click here for the rankings.TROLL DOLL TRIVIA! Check out some fascinating facts about those creepy little troll dolls. Click here for the creepy details.
Monday, November 7, 2016
MONDAVE!
The answer to today's FBPQ is: Silly Love Songs and Money.
Today is Bittersweet Chocolate With Almonds Day.
THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1956: Elvis becomes the first artist to chart an Extended Play EP 45 rpm record when the four-song Love Me EP enters the Billboard charts.
1963: The Beatles make their only visit to Ireland with two shows in Dublin.
1966: Elvis finishes work on his 23rd film, Easy Come, Easy Go.
1967: Elton John and Bernie Taupin sign their first major publishing deal.
1969: Paul McCartney is the cover story in Life magazine, denying rumors that he's dead.
1986: Willie Nelson guest stars on Miami Vice.
1995: The Captain and Tennille renew their vows on their 20th anniversary.
WEEKEND BOX OFFICE! Disney and Marvel's Doctor Strange had the tenth largest opening overall for a Marvel movie. Trolls finished in second place followed by Hacksaw Ridge in third. Tyler Perry's Boo! A Madea Halloween finished fourth after holding down the #1 spot two weeks in a row. Click here for the rest.
MUSICARES PERSON OF THE YEAR! The lineup for Musicares Person of the Year honoring Tom Petty has been revealed. Included on the star-studded list are Don Henley, Stevie Nicks, Jeff Lynne, Jackson Browne, Randy Newman, founding Byrds bassist Chis Hillman, The Bangles and Foo Fighters. The gala will take place on Friday, February 10. Click here for the rest of the confirmed performers.
MIKE LOVE MEMOIR! Mike Love says his new memoir took about three years to complete. In it, he refutes some of the negative accusations he's faced over the years, including the rumor that he fought Brian Wilson's efforts to move The Beach Boys in a more artistic direction. Love also details the highs and lows he and the group went through. Click here to uncover more dirt.
DEAD CELEB! Janet Reno, the first woman to serve as US Attorney General, has died. Reno was one of the most polarizing figures in her nearly eight-year stint as America's top law enforcement official. Reno died of complications from Parkinson's Disease. She was 78. Get the obit.
THE PLACEBO EFFECT! Is it real? Get the fascinating facts behind a study of the sometimes positive effects of taking drug-free pills. Click here to blow some company time.
Today is Bittersweet Chocolate With Almonds Day.
THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1956: Elvis becomes the first artist to chart an Extended Play EP 45 rpm record when the four-song Love Me EP enters the Billboard charts.
1963: The Beatles make their only visit to Ireland with two shows in Dublin.
1966: Elvis finishes work on his 23rd film, Easy Come, Easy Go.
1967: Elton John and Bernie Taupin sign their first major publishing deal.
1969: Paul McCartney is the cover story in Life magazine, denying rumors that he's dead.
1986: Willie Nelson guest stars on Miami Vice.
1995: The Captain and Tennille renew their vows on their 20th anniversary.
WEEKEND BOX OFFICE! Disney and Marvel's Doctor Strange had the tenth largest opening overall for a Marvel movie. Trolls finished in second place followed by Hacksaw Ridge in third. Tyler Perry's Boo! A Madea Halloween finished fourth after holding down the #1 spot two weeks in a row. Click here for the rest.
MUSICARES PERSON OF THE YEAR! The lineup for Musicares Person of the Year honoring Tom Petty has been revealed. Included on the star-studded list are Don Henley, Stevie Nicks, Jeff Lynne, Jackson Browne, Randy Newman, founding Byrds bassist Chis Hillman, The Bangles and Foo Fighters. The gala will take place on Friday, February 10. Click here for the rest of the confirmed performers.
MIKE LOVE MEMOIR! Mike Love says his new memoir took about three years to complete. In it, he refutes some of the negative accusations he's faced over the years, including the rumor that he fought Brian Wilson's efforts to move The Beach Boys in a more artistic direction. Love also details the highs and lows he and the group went through. Click here to uncover more dirt.DEAD CELEB! Janet Reno, the first woman to serve as US Attorney General, has died. Reno was one of the most polarizing figures in her nearly eight-year stint as America's top law enforcement official. Reno died of complications from Parkinson's Disease. She was 78. Get the obit.
THE PLACEBO EFFECT! Is it real? Get the fascinating facts behind a study of the sometimes positive effects of taking drug-free pills. Click here to blow some company time.
Friday, November 4, 2016
FRIDAVE!
The answer to today's FBPQ is: Devo and Johnny Winter.
Today is King Tut Day.
THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1957: The top six Billboard singles on the pop and R&B charts are exactly the same: "Jailhouse Rock" at #1 followed by "Wake Up Little Susie", "You Send Me", "Silhouettes", "Be-Bop Baby" and "Honeycomb."
1961: Bob Dylan appears at Carnegie Hall before a crowd of about 50 people.
1963: The Beatles Royal Command Performance for the Queen Mother takes place.
1978: Van Morrison is the musical guest on Saturday Night Live.
1990: The musical tribute Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story opens on Broadway.
1998: Michael Jackson announces that wife Debbie Rowe is pregnant with his first child.
CELEBRITY KID CANCER! Sad nes from the entertainment world. Michael Buble and his wife announced recently that their three-year-old son, Noah, has been diagnosed with cancer. He is currently undergoing treatment. Get the prognosis.
HOLLYWOOD CHRISTMAS PARADE! Olivia Newton-John will be the Grand Marshal of this year's upcoming Hollywood Christmas Parade. Cyndi Lauper, War, Kenny G and The Empty Hearts, which features members of The Cars, Blondie and The Romantics will also give performances which will be taped for a TV special on the CW Network on December 16. Get the details.
CHRISTMAS IN ROCKEFELLER PLAZA! Neil Diamond, Dolly Parton and Tony Bennett are among the stars scheduled to perform on this year's Christmas special, which will feature the 84th annual lighting of the Christmas tree. The special is set to air Wednesday November 30th on NBC. Click here for the complete list of performers.
Today is King Tut Day.
THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1957: The top six Billboard singles on the pop and R&B charts are exactly the same: "Jailhouse Rock" at #1 followed by "Wake Up Little Susie", "You Send Me", "Silhouettes", "Be-Bop Baby" and "Honeycomb."
1961: Bob Dylan appears at Carnegie Hall before a crowd of about 50 people.
1963: The Beatles Royal Command Performance for the Queen Mother takes place.
1978: Van Morrison is the musical guest on Saturday Night Live.
1990: The musical tribute Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story opens on Broadway.
1998: Michael Jackson announces that wife Debbie Rowe is pregnant with his first child.
CELEBRITY KID CANCER! Sad nes from the entertainment world. Michael Buble and his wife announced recently that their three-year-old son, Noah, has been diagnosed with cancer. He is currently undergoing treatment. Get the prognosis.
HOLLYWOOD CHRISTMAS PARADE! Olivia Newton-John will be the Grand Marshal of this year's upcoming Hollywood Christmas Parade. Cyndi Lauper, War, Kenny G and The Empty Hearts, which features members of The Cars, Blondie and The Romantics will also give performances which will be taped for a TV special on the CW Network on December 16. Get the details.
CHRISTMAS IN ROCKEFELLER PLAZA! Neil Diamond, Dolly Parton and Tony Bennett are among the stars scheduled to perform on this year's Christmas special, which will feature the 84th annual lighting of the Christmas tree. The special is set to air Wednesday November 30th on NBC. Click here for the complete list of performers.
44 MAGNUM vs GEL BLOCK! Check out what happens when you fire a 44 Magnum bullet into a gel block. Click here to watch it now.
Thursday, November 3, 2016
THURSDAVE!
The answer to today's FBPQ is: Frankenstein's Daughter.
Today is Housewife Day, Make Men Dinner Day and Sandwich Day.
THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1957: The Ed Sullivan Show, Sam Cooke is cut-off mid-song on "You Send Me" when time runs out at the end of the show.
1962: Billboard magazine drops the "Western" from its "Country and Western" chart.
1967: The Beatles complete filming on their ill-fated movie Magical Mystery Tour.
1972: Carly Simon and James Taylor get married. The union lasts eleven years.
1977: Elton John announces his retirement. He would return within a year and a half.
1991: Bill Graham's funeral in San Francisco is attended by over 300,000 people.
2006: Donny Osmond guest stars on All My Children.
NEW MOVIES IN THEATERS! Stome new flicks tocheck out starting tomorrow include Dr. Strange (PG-13), Hacksaw Bridge (R) and Trolls (PG). Click here for the rest of the new movies opening nationwide tomorrow.
AND SPEAKING OF MOVIES...Thanks to the billion dollar blockbusters Zootopia, Finding Dory and Captain America: Civil War, Walt Disney Studios has enjoyed its biggest year ever. All three movies crossed the billion dollar mark globally, and Disney's Jungle Book retelling got close, with more than $966 million in ticket sales. Get the details.
CAPITOL RECORDS 75TH! In honor of its 75th anniversary this month, Capitol Records is saluting the various artists who have recorded for the label. The Capitol Records 75th Anniversary Collection features the re-release of vinyl versions of 75 selected albums from The Beatles, The Beach Boys, John Lennon, George Harrison, Ringo Starr, James Taylor, Bob Seger, Steve Miller Band, Grand Funk Railroad and Linda Ronstadt. Click here to see the 75 albums that will be included in the set.
UP CLOSE & PERSONAL! Check out some macro images of everyday things. Click here to focus in.
Today is Housewife Day, Make Men Dinner Day and Sandwich Day.
THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1957: The Ed Sullivan Show, Sam Cooke is cut-off mid-song on "You Send Me" when time runs out at the end of the show.
1962: Billboard magazine drops the "Western" from its "Country and Western" chart.
1967: The Beatles complete filming on their ill-fated movie Magical Mystery Tour.
1972: Carly Simon and James Taylor get married. The union lasts eleven years.
1977: Elton John announces his retirement. He would return within a year and a half.
1991: Bill Graham's funeral in San Francisco is attended by over 300,000 people.
2006: Donny Osmond guest stars on All My Children.
NEW MOVIES IN THEATERS! Stome new flicks tocheck out starting tomorrow include Dr. Strange (PG-13), Hacksaw Bridge (R) and Trolls (PG). Click here for the rest of the new movies opening nationwide tomorrow.
AND SPEAKING OF MOVIES...Thanks to the billion dollar blockbusters Zootopia, Finding Dory and Captain America: Civil War, Walt Disney Studios has enjoyed its biggest year ever. All three movies crossed the billion dollar mark globally, and Disney's Jungle Book retelling got close, with more than $966 million in ticket sales. Get the details.
CAPITOL RECORDS 75TH! In honor of its 75th anniversary this month, Capitol Records is saluting the various artists who have recorded for the label. The Capitol Records 75th Anniversary Collection features the re-release of vinyl versions of 75 selected albums from The Beatles, The Beach Boys, John Lennon, George Harrison, Ringo Starr, James Taylor, Bob Seger, Steve Miller Band, Grand Funk Railroad and Linda Ronstadt. Click here to see the 75 albums that will be included in the set.
UP CLOSE & PERSONAL! Check out some macro images of everyday things. Click here to focus in.
Wednesday, November 2, 2016
WEDNESDAVE!
The answer to today's FBPQ is: Paul.
Today is All Souls Day, National Deviled Eggs Day, Look For Circles Day and Plan Your Epitaph Day.
THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1963: Dion angrily walks off the set of the TV program Ready Steady Go!
1966: Paul Revere & the Raiders appear on tonight's episode of Batman.
1969: The Rolling Stones quasi-documentary Sympathy For The Devil premieres in San Francisco.
1974: George Harrison becomes the first ex-Beatle to launch a North American solo tour.
1979: The Who's musical film Quadrophenia, featuring a small part played by Sting, opens in US theaters.
1978: David Cassidy's TV drama David Cassidy: Man Undercover debuts on TV.
1984: Marvin Gay Sr. is found guilty of manslaughter in the shooting death of his son.
1995: Soul Train celebrates its 25th year on the air.
CELEBRITY CANCER RUMOR! Val Kilmer insists he doesn't have cancer, despite what his buddy Michael Douglas says. The rumors reportedly started by cancer survivor Douglas, that he's battling oral cancer, but Kilmer insists Douglas is "misinformed." Get the details.
WOMEN OF THE YEAR! Gwen Stefani is being honored by Glamour magazine as one of its 2016 Women of the Year. She’s also on the cover of the latest issue. Other women on the list include Olympic gymnast Simone Biles, model Ashley Graham and actress/singer Zendaya. U2’s Bono has also been named Glamour's first Man of the Year. See the list.
CLOWNING AROUND! Check out some fascinating facts you didn't know about clowns. One thing I didn't know is that there apparently is a clown shortage. Not around here. Click here to clown around.
Today is All Souls Day, National Deviled Eggs Day, Look For Circles Day and Plan Your Epitaph Day.
THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1963: Dion angrily walks off the set of the TV program Ready Steady Go!
1966: Paul Revere & the Raiders appear on tonight's episode of Batman.
1969: The Rolling Stones quasi-documentary Sympathy For The Devil premieres in San Francisco.
1974: George Harrison becomes the first ex-Beatle to launch a North American solo tour.
1979: The Who's musical film Quadrophenia, featuring a small part played by Sting, opens in US theaters.
1978: David Cassidy's TV drama David Cassidy: Man Undercover debuts on TV.
1984: Marvin Gay Sr. is found guilty of manslaughter in the shooting death of his son.
1995: Soul Train celebrates its 25th year on the air.
WOMEN OF THE YEAR! Gwen Stefani is being honored by Glamour magazine as one of its 2016 Women of the Year. She’s also on the cover of the latest issue. Other women on the list include Olympic gymnast Simone Biles, model Ashley Graham and actress/singer Zendaya. U2’s Bono has also been named Glamour's first Man of the Year. See the list.
CLOWNING AROUND! Check out some fascinating facts you didn't know about clowns. One thing I didn't know is that there apparently is a clown shortage. Not around here. Click here to clown around.
Tuesday, November 1, 2016
TUESDAVE!
The answer to today's Moxie's Flashback Pop Quiz is: they were cousins. First correct caller wins 2 tickets to Comedy Night at Moxie's this Friday night (11/4). Good luck!
Today is All Saints Day. Don't forget your obligation.
ELVIS RECORD! Elvis has broken the record for the solo artist with the most #1 albums on the British charts. With his latest release, The Wonder of You became his 13th album to ascend to the top of the U.K.'s album charts in its debut week. Elvis previously was tied with Madonna with 12 chart-topping albums. The Beatles still hold the record for the most overall #1 albums with 15. Get the details.
PAUL McCARTNEY STAGE FRIGHT? After entertaining crowds for more than 50 years ago, it's hard to believe that someone like Paul McCartney could admit that he once had stage fright. In fact, he was so insecure about going onstage that he considered "giving it all up." Click here for more insecurities.
LIVE ACTION SNOW WHITE! Disney is developing a live-action musical version of its 1937's animated Snow White. No director, release date or even a script have been revealed. A live-action Beauty and the Beast is slated for release in March. Get more on it.
HORRIFYING MENTAL ASYLUMS! Check out 10 of the scariest places where you wouldn't want to be locked up. Click here for the creepy.
Today is All Saints Day. Don't forget your obligation.
ELVIS RECORD! Elvis has broken the record for the solo artist with the most #1 albums on the British charts. With his latest release, The Wonder of You became his 13th album to ascend to the top of the U.K.'s album charts in its debut week. Elvis previously was tied with Madonna with 12 chart-topping albums. The Beatles still hold the record for the most overall #1 albums with 15. Get the details.
LIVE ACTION SNOW WHITE! Disney is developing a live-action musical version of its 1937's animated Snow White. No director, release date or even a script have been revealed. A live-action Beauty and the Beast is slated for release in March. Get more on it.
HORRIFYING MENTAL ASYLUMS! Check out 10 of the scariest places where you wouldn't want to be locked up. Click here for the creepy.
Wednesday, October 26, 2016
WEDNESDAVE Pt 2
The answer to today's FBPQ is: We're Not Gonna Take It and After The Gold Rush.
Today is National Mincemeat Day.
THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1935: The Lux Radio Theatre presents its newest find a 12-year-old Judy Garland.
1959: The Everly Brothers leave Cadence records for Warner Brothers.
1961: Bob Dylan signs with Columbia Records.
1962: Bobby Rydell hosts the annual Miss Teenage America Pageant.
1962: The first Motown "revue" tour begins in Washington DC.
1965: The Beatles receive Members of the British Empire (MBE) medals from Queen Elizabeth II.
1998: Fats Domino is awarded the National Medal of Arts from US President Bill Clinton.
COLLINS MEMOIR REVEAL! Phil Collins says in his autobiography Not Dead Yet, that he's owned up. Phil is brutally honest about everything from his three divorces to the alcoholism that nearly killed him and spends a lot of the book apologizing for being inescapable in the '80s. Get the details.
TRUMP STAR VANDALIZED! Donald Trump's star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame was vandalized early this morning. Apparently a man dressed as a construction worker sledgehammered the monument, dislodging the brass television symbol from its pavement mount. Get the report.
SNL RATINGS! Saturday Night Live reported blockbuster ratings over the weekend. Hosted by Tom Hanks and musical guest Lady Gaga, averaged over eight million viewers the highest for an October SNL since 2008. But will the wave continue? Click here for the review.
2016 RECORD STORE DAY! The Record Store Day campaign has unveiled its list of exclusive releases for its 2016 Black Friday event. The list of limited-edition releases includes discs from The Rolling Stones,The Beach Boys, The Monkees, The Kinks, The Cars and more. Click here for a sneak peek.
LITTLE TIKES CAR GOES 70MPH! Check out a speedy ride in a Little Tikes Cozy Coupe. Click here to hit the road.
Today is National Mincemeat Day.
THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1935: The Lux Radio Theatre presents its newest find a 12-year-old Judy Garland.
1959: The Everly Brothers leave Cadence records for Warner Brothers.
1961: Bob Dylan signs with Columbia Records.
1962: Bobby Rydell hosts the annual Miss Teenage America Pageant.
1962: The first Motown "revue" tour begins in Washington DC.
1965: The Beatles receive Members of the British Empire (MBE) medals from Queen Elizabeth II.
1998: Fats Domino is awarded the National Medal of Arts from US President Bill Clinton.
COLLINS MEMOIR REVEAL! Phil Collins says in his autobiography Not Dead Yet, that he's owned up. Phil is brutally honest about everything from his three divorces to the alcoholism that nearly killed him and spends a lot of the book apologizing for being inescapable in the '80s. Get the details.
TRUMP STAR VANDALIZED! Donald Trump's star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame was vandalized early this morning. Apparently a man dressed as a construction worker sledgehammered the monument, dislodging the brass television symbol from its pavement mount. Get the report.
SNL RATINGS! Saturday Night Live reported blockbuster ratings over the weekend. Hosted by Tom Hanks and musical guest Lady Gaga, averaged over eight million viewers the highest for an October SNL since 2008. But will the wave continue? Click here for the review.
2016 RECORD STORE DAY! The Record Store Day campaign has unveiled its list of exclusive releases for its 2016 Black Friday event. The list of limited-edition releases includes discs from The Rolling Stones,The Beach Boys, The Monkees, The Kinks, The Cars and more. Click here for a sneak peek.
LITTLE TIKES CAR GOES 70MPH! Check out a speedy ride in a Little Tikes Cozy Coupe. Click here to hit the road.
Tuesday, October 25, 2016
TUESDAVE!
The answer to today's FBPQ is: 1994.
Today is Punk For A Day Day and World Pasta Day.
THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1960: Keith Richards runs into old schoolmate Mick Jagger at a train station in London.and shortly thereafter form Little Boy Blue and the Blue Boys.
1962: Paul Petersen sings his hit single "My Dad" on The Donna Reed Show.
1962: The Beatles give their first-ever radio interview, on a closed-circuit radio station near Liverpool.
1964: The Rolling Stones make their US TV debut on the Ed Sullivan Show.
1968: The New Yardbirds make their live concert debut at England's Surrey University.
1973: Rick Nelson appears on Streets Of San Francisco.
1995: Cliff Richard is knighted by Queen Elizabeth II.
DEAD CELEB! Bobby Vee died early yesterday from complications of early-onset Alzheimer's disease. He was 73 and had been in hospice care at a memory-care facility in Rogers, Minnesota, where he'd lived for the past 13 months. Born Robert Velline in Fargo, North Dakota, Vee came to fame as a teenager when he and his band The Shadows joined the Winter Dance Party tour after the tragic 1959 plane crash that claimed the lives of Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and The Big Bopper. Get the obit.
HENDRIX VINYL! A collection of rare 1969 Jimi Hendrix studio recordings titled Morning Symphony Ideas will be issued as a limited-edition vinyl EP in conjunction with the 2016 edition of Record Store Day's "Back to Black Friday" event on November 25. Get the details.
HILARIOUS HALLOWEEN COSTUMES! Check out what people dressed up as for Halloween back in the day. Click for the costumes.
Today is Punk For A Day Day and World Pasta Day.
THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1960: Keith Richards runs into old schoolmate Mick Jagger at a train station in London.and shortly thereafter form Little Boy Blue and the Blue Boys.
1962: Paul Petersen sings his hit single "My Dad" on The Donna Reed Show.
1962: The Beatles give their first-ever radio interview, on a closed-circuit radio station near Liverpool.
1964: The Rolling Stones make their US TV debut on the Ed Sullivan Show.
1968: The New Yardbirds make their live concert debut at England's Surrey University.
1973: Rick Nelson appears on Streets Of San Francisco.
1995: Cliff Richard is knighted by Queen Elizabeth II.
DEAD CELEB! Bobby Vee died early yesterday from complications of early-onset Alzheimer's disease. He was 73 and had been in hospice care at a memory-care facility in Rogers, Minnesota, where he'd lived for the past 13 months. Born Robert Velline in Fargo, North Dakota, Vee came to fame as a teenager when he and his band The Shadows joined the Winter Dance Party tour after the tragic 1959 plane crash that claimed the lives of Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and The Big Bopper. Get the obit.HENDRIX VINYL! A collection of rare 1969 Jimi Hendrix studio recordings titled Morning Symphony Ideas will be issued as a limited-edition vinyl EP in conjunction with the 2016 edition of Record Store Day's "Back to Black Friday" event on November 25. Get the details.
HILARIOUS HALLOWEEN COSTUMES! Check out what people dressed up as for Halloween back in the day. Click for the costumes.
Monday, October 24, 2016
MONDAVE!
The answer to today's Flashback Pop Quiz is: In The Air Tonight and Jet.
Today is National Bologna Day and United Nations Day.
THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1967: Pink Floyd cancels their upcoming US tour after Syd Barrett refuses to lip-sync their performance on American Bandstand.
1973: John Lennon sues the US Government for wiretapping his phone during its investigation of "radical" antiwar elements in society.
1977: The Buddy Holly Story, starring Gary Busey, begins filming in Hollywood.
1978: The film version of The Wiz, an African-American remake of The Wizard Of Oz starring Diana Ross and Michael Jackson, premieres in New York City.
1989: John Fogerty is sued by his former label head, Saul Zaentz, for plagiarizing himself! Fogerty wins.
1995: New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani declares today "Tony Bennett Day."
1996: Berry Gordy is awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
WEEKEND BOX OFFICE! Boo! A Madea Halloween debuted in first place at the weekend box office while Tom Cruise's new flick Jack Reacher: Never Go Back finished in second. Meanwhile, last week's top movie, Ben Affleck's The Accountant, slipped to fourth, right behind Ouija: Origin of Evil in third. Click here for the rankings.
CELEBRITY BIRTHDAY! Bill Wyman turns 80 today. Born William Perksin 1936, Wyman joined The Stones shortly after the band formed in 1962, and was a member of the group until 1993. Wyman and his group The Rhythm Kings will headline a special all-star concert in celebration of his 80th birthday this Friday at the annual BluesFest London event. Get the details.
CELEBRITY SPLITSVILLE DIVORCE DETAILS! Khloé Kardashian and her estranged husband, Lamar Odom, have reportedly finalized their divorce after nearly three years! Kardashian first filed for divorce from Odom in 2013 after four years of marriage. Get the dirty details.
ORIGIN OF THE JACK-O-LANTERN! The term "jack-o'-lantern" was first applied to people, not pumpkins. As far back as 1663, the term meant a man with a lantern, or a night watchman. But how did this legend evolve? Click here for some Halloween history.
Today is National Bologna Day and United Nations Day.
THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1967: Pink Floyd cancels their upcoming US tour after Syd Barrett refuses to lip-sync their performance on American Bandstand.
1973: John Lennon sues the US Government for wiretapping his phone during its investigation of "radical" antiwar elements in society.
1977: The Buddy Holly Story, starring Gary Busey, begins filming in Hollywood.
1978: The film version of The Wiz, an African-American remake of The Wizard Of Oz starring Diana Ross and Michael Jackson, premieres in New York City.
1989: John Fogerty is sued by his former label head, Saul Zaentz, for plagiarizing himself! Fogerty wins.
1995: New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani declares today "Tony Bennett Day."
1996: Berry Gordy is awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
WEEKEND BOX OFFICE! Boo! A Madea Halloween debuted in first place at the weekend box office while Tom Cruise's new flick Jack Reacher: Never Go Back finished in second. Meanwhile, last week's top movie, Ben Affleck's The Accountant, slipped to fourth, right behind Ouija: Origin of Evil in third. Click here for the rankings.
CELEBRITY BIRTHDAY! Bill Wyman turns 80 today. Born William Perksin 1936, Wyman joined The Stones shortly after the band formed in 1962, and was a member of the group until 1993. Wyman and his group The Rhythm Kings will headline a special all-star concert in celebration of his 80th birthday this Friday at the annual BluesFest London event. Get the details.
CELEBRITY SPLITSVILLE DIVORCE DETAILS! Khloé Kardashian and her estranged husband, Lamar Odom, have reportedly finalized their divorce after nearly three years! Kardashian first filed for divorce from Odom in 2013 after four years of marriage. Get the dirty details.ORIGIN OF THE JACK-O-LANTERN! The term "jack-o'-lantern" was first applied to people, not pumpkins. As far back as 1663, the term meant a man with a lantern, or a night watchman. But how did this legend evolve? Click here for some Halloween history.
Friday, October 21, 2016
FRIDAVE!
Today is Babbling Day, Count Your Buttons Day and National Pumpkin Cheesecake Day.
THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1908: The first two-sided vinyl record is offered for sale by Columbia Records.
1956: Elvis visits his favorite local movie theater, and in the ensuing melee, the crowd scratches his new Cadillac. Thus begins Elvis' new habit of renting the entire theater whenever he wants to watch a movie.
1975: Elton John gets a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
1976: Keith Moon plays what would be his final show with the Who, at Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto.
1992: Elvis' first grandson is born to Lisa Marie Presley and Danny Keough.
2005: Bob Seger sings the national anthem at the World Series game between the Detroit Tigers and the visiting St. Louis Cardinals.
PRINCE RELEASES! Two new Prince albums are set to be released and will mark the first recordings released since his death. On November 22, Prince 4Ever will feature 40 of of his greatest hits. Then early next year, a remastered and deluxe version of Purple Rain will arrive. Get the details.
CHER'S VOW! Cher has announced a new Vegas residencey for 2017. Classic Cher kicks off February 8th. Meanwhile, although the aging performer says she has no plans to retire when any time soon, she does say adamantly that she will never marry again. Sorry guys. Click here to Cher.
OBAMA FLICK! Barry, the Netflix film about the young Barack Obama is set to air December 16. Devon Terrell stars as a young Obama attending Columbia University. The film is set in the early 1980s, when Obama first arrived in New York City. Click here for the teaser clip.
POPULATION 1! Check out 15 places in the world where the town's population is 15 or fewer. Click here to waste some company time.
THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1908: The first two-sided vinyl record is offered for sale by Columbia Records.
1956: Elvis visits his favorite local movie theater, and in the ensuing melee, the crowd scratches his new Cadillac. Thus begins Elvis' new habit of renting the entire theater whenever he wants to watch a movie.
1975: Elton John gets a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
1976: Keith Moon plays what would be his final show with the Who, at Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto.
1992: Elvis' first grandson is born to Lisa Marie Presley and Danny Keough.
2005: Bob Seger sings the national anthem at the World Series game between the Detroit Tigers and the visiting St. Louis Cardinals.
PRINCE RELEASES! Two new Prince albums are set to be released and will mark the first recordings released since his death. On November 22, Prince 4Ever will feature 40 of of his greatest hits. Then early next year, a remastered and deluxe version of Purple Rain will arrive. Get the details.
CHER'S VOW! Cher has announced a new Vegas residencey for 2017. Classic Cher kicks off February 8th. Meanwhile, although the aging performer says she has no plans to retire when any time soon, she does say adamantly that she will never marry again. Sorry guys. Click here to Cher.
OBAMA FLICK! Barry, the Netflix film about the young Barack Obama is set to air December 16. Devon Terrell stars as a young Obama attending Columbia University. The film is set in the early 1980s, when Obama first arrived in New York City. Click here for the teaser clip.
POPULATION 1! Check out 15 places in the world where the town's population is 15 or fewer. Click here to waste some company time.
Tuesday, October 18, 2016
TUESDAVE!
Today is No Beard Day. I can live with that.
THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1922: The BBC is founded in London.
1957: Paul McCartney joins The Quarrymen on stage for the first time.
1964: The Animals begin their first UK tour as headliners.
1967: The movie How I Won The War featuring John Lennon premieres in London.
1968: John Lennon and Yoko Ono are busted for marijuana in their London apartment.
1969: Paul Kantner of Jefferson Airplane is arrested for possession of marijuana.
1969: Rod Stewart joins the Faces.
1969: Bill Haley plays the First Annual Rock and Roll Revival show at Madison Square Garden.
1969: The Jackson 5 make their TV debut on the Hollywood Palace.
1975: Paul Simon reunites with Art Garfunkel on the second-ever episode of Saturday Night Live.
ROCK HALL NOMINEES ANNOUNCED! Journey, Janet Jackson, Chic, Chaka Khan, J. Geils Band and The Cars are among the nominees for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2017. Beginning today you can vote for your favorites at RockHall.com. The inductees will be announced in December. Get the complete list of nominees by clicking here.
BERRY'S BIRTHDAY! Happy birthday Chuck Berry, who becomes the first famous rock 'n' roller to reach the ripe old age of 90. Berry is responsible for directly influencing the likes of The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, The Beach Boys and The Kinks among many others. And still keeping busy with another album in the works. Click here for more.
THE ZOMBIES ARE COMING! All four surviving Zombies members will reunite for a tour next year to celebrate the 50th anniversary of their album Odessey and Oracle. The trek gets underway on March 17th in Glenside, Pennsylvania, Click here for the details and dates.
COOKED vs RAW VEGGIES! Which is healthier, cooked or raw vegetables? It turns out that it depends on the vegetable. Click here to discover six vegetables that are healthier cooked than raw.
THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1922: The BBC is founded in London.
1957: Paul McCartney joins The Quarrymen on stage for the first time.
1964: The Animals begin their first UK tour as headliners.
1967: The movie How I Won The War featuring John Lennon premieres in London.
1968: John Lennon and Yoko Ono are busted for marijuana in their London apartment.
1969: Paul Kantner of Jefferson Airplane is arrested for possession of marijuana.
1969: Rod Stewart joins the Faces.
1969: Bill Haley plays the First Annual Rock and Roll Revival show at Madison Square Garden.
1969: The Jackson 5 make their TV debut on the Hollywood Palace.
1975: Paul Simon reunites with Art Garfunkel on the second-ever episode of Saturday Night Live.
ROCK HALL NOMINEES ANNOUNCED! Journey, Janet Jackson, Chic, Chaka Khan, J. Geils Band and The Cars are among the nominees for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2017. Beginning today you can vote for your favorites at RockHall.com. The inductees will be announced in December. Get the complete list of nominees by clicking here.
THE ZOMBIES ARE COMING! All four surviving Zombies members will reunite for a tour next year to celebrate the 50th anniversary of their album Odessey and Oracle. The trek gets underway on March 17th in Glenside, Pennsylvania, Click here for the details and dates.
COOKED vs RAW VEGGIES! Which is healthier, cooked or raw vegetables? It turns out that it depends on the vegetable. Click here to discover six vegetables that are healthier cooked than raw.
Monday, October 17, 2016
MONDAVE PT.2
Today is Wear Something Gaudy Day.
THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1963: Surrey Grammar School in Guildford, England, bans the Beatle "moptop" haircuts.
1963: Tommy Sands and wife, Nancy Sinatra perform on the Ed Sullivan Show.
1967: Davy Jones of the Monkees opens a boutique called Zilch I, in Greenwich Village.
1976: Olivia-Newton John's first TV special, A Very Special Olivia Newton-John, airs on TV
1979: The Guinness Book of World Records verifies ABBA as the biggest-selling recording group in history.
2000: Cher makes her first appearance on Will and Grace.
SUSAN BOYLE RETURNS! Just when you thought you'd heard the last of Susan Boyle, she's back! Her seventh album (you gotta be kidding) A Wonderful World will be released next month. It's basically a cover album as only Susan Boyle can sing. Get the details.
WEEKEND BOX OFFICE! The weekend box office numbers have been calculated, and The Accountant is the top film. Meanwhile, Kevin Hart: What Now? barely took second place just ahead of last week's top flick, The Girl on the Train. It was a big disappointment, however, for Max Steel which didn't even make the Top 10. Get the rankings.
DWTS STARS PREVIEW! It's Latin Night tonight and Pitbull will not only open tonight's show, he'll also be a guest judge, sitting in for Len Goodman, who's currently busy with the British version of the show. No one was eliminated last week so we'll finally weed out some wannabes. Get a sneak peek.
DESERT TRIP WRAP-UP! The Desert Trip festival wrapped up its second big weekend last night. On Saturday night, Rhianna joined Paul McCartney on stage for a duet, while Neil Young teamed up with McCartney a couple of Beatles' tunes. Meanwhile, The Stones and Bob Dylan performed Friday night and Roger Waters and The Who were the final acts last night. Get the recap.
MORE CREEPY CLOWNS! We're still riding the crest of the clown craziness here on the Dave Page. Today we feature some vintage photos of clowns back in the day when they actually looked creepy. Click here to clown around.
THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1963: Surrey Grammar School in Guildford, England, bans the Beatle "moptop" haircuts.
1963: Tommy Sands and wife, Nancy Sinatra perform on the Ed Sullivan Show.
1967: Davy Jones of the Monkees opens a boutique called Zilch I, in Greenwich Village.
1976: Olivia-Newton John's first TV special, A Very Special Olivia Newton-John, airs on TV
1979: The Guinness Book of World Records verifies ABBA as the biggest-selling recording group in history.
2000: Cher makes her first appearance on Will and Grace.
WEEKEND BOX OFFICE! The weekend box office numbers have been calculated, and The Accountant is the top film. Meanwhile, Kevin Hart: What Now? barely took second place just ahead of last week's top flick, The Girl on the Train. It was a big disappointment, however, for Max Steel which didn't even make the Top 10. Get the rankings.
DWTS STARS PREVIEW! It's Latin Night tonight and Pitbull will not only open tonight's show, he'll also be a guest judge, sitting in for Len Goodman, who's currently busy with the British version of the show. No one was eliminated last week so we'll finally weed out some wannabes. Get a sneak peek.
DESERT TRIP WRAP-UP! The Desert Trip festival wrapped up its second big weekend last night. On Saturday night, Rhianna joined Paul McCartney on stage for a duet, while Neil Young teamed up with McCartney a couple of Beatles' tunes. Meanwhile, The Stones and Bob Dylan performed Friday night and Roger Waters and The Who were the final acts last night. Get the recap.
MORE CREEPY CLOWNS! We're still riding the crest of the clown craziness here on the Dave Page. Today we feature some vintage photos of clowns back in the day when they actually looked creepy. Click here to clown around.
Friday, October 14, 2016
FRIDAY FILL-IN!
It's Fill-in time for Keith Anderson this morning. Terri B is in for me this afternoon from 2 to 6.
Today is National Frump Day and World Egg Day. Click here to find out what else today is.
THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1955: Buddy Holly opens for Bill Haley & his Comets in Lubbock, TX.
1966: Grace Slick makes her first stage appearance Jefferson Airplane at the Fillmore West.
1971: Specialty Records sues John Fogerty for allegedly copying several elements of Little Richard's "Good Golly Miss Molly" for the band's single "Travelin' Band." The suit is later dropped.
1971: John Lennon and Yoko Ono appear on The Dick Cavett Show.
1977: Linda Ronstadt sings the national anthem at Game 3 of the World Series.
2000: The Beatles' Anthology hits #1 on the New York Times nonfiction bestseller list.
PRINCE TRIBUTE! The Prince tribute concert took place at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul last night. Stevie Wonder performed with Chaka Khan on her 1984 hit, "I Feel for You," written by Prince. The two followed that with a version of Prince's hit "1999," delighting the 18,000 fans in attendance. Get the recap.
RINGO'S ALL-STARRS! Ringo Starr's All Starr Band launches a new fall tour tomorrow in Snoqualmie, Washington. Get the itinerary. Meanwhile, Ringo has been working on a follow-up to his 2015 album Postcards from Paradise, which featured a song the All Starr Band co-wrote called "Island in the Sun."
THE WHO GETS BOXED! The Who will release an expanded, five-CD box set on November 18. The My Generation: Super Deluxe collection features new mono and stereo mixes of the album, and a variety of mono and stereo bonus tracks that include several previously unreleased tunes, alternate mixes and demos.
Click here for the track listing.
CREEPY CLOWN CRAZINESS! With all the clown sightings happening all over the place these days, we ask: How dangerous are clowns, really? Click here for the answer.
Today is National Frump Day and World Egg Day. Click here to find out what else today is.
THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1955: Buddy Holly opens for Bill Haley & his Comets in Lubbock, TX.
1966: Grace Slick makes her first stage appearance Jefferson Airplane at the Fillmore West.
1971: Specialty Records sues John Fogerty for allegedly copying several elements of Little Richard's "Good Golly Miss Molly" for the band's single "Travelin' Band." The suit is later dropped.
1971: John Lennon and Yoko Ono appear on The Dick Cavett Show.
1977: Linda Ronstadt sings the national anthem at Game 3 of the World Series.
2000: The Beatles' Anthology hits #1 on the New York Times nonfiction bestseller list.
PRINCE TRIBUTE! The Prince tribute concert took place at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul last night. Stevie Wonder performed with Chaka Khan on her 1984 hit, "I Feel for You," written by Prince. The two followed that with a version of Prince's hit "1999," delighting the 18,000 fans in attendance. Get the recap.
RINGO'S ALL-STARRS! Ringo Starr's All Starr Band launches a new fall tour tomorrow in Snoqualmie, Washington. Get the itinerary. Meanwhile, Ringo has been working on a follow-up to his 2015 album Postcards from Paradise, which featured a song the All Starr Band co-wrote called "Island in the Sun."
THE WHO GETS BOXED! The Who will release an expanded, five-CD box set on November 18. The My Generation: Super Deluxe collection features new mono and stereo mixes of the album, and a variety of mono and stereo bonus tracks that include several previously unreleased tunes, alternate mixes and demos.Click here for the track listing.
CREEPY CLOWN CRAZINESS! With all the clown sightings happening all over the place these days, we ask: How dangerous are clowns, really? Click here for the answer.
Thursday, October 13, 2016
THURSDAVE!
Today is International Skeptics Day. I don't believe it.
THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1962: Don Everly collapses from exhaustion during rehearsal for the Everly Brother's upcoming UK tour.
1963: Beatlemania begins in earnest after the Beatles appear on Sunday Night At The Palladium
1970: The ashes of Janis Joplin are scattered into the Pacific Ocean/
1990: Bob Dylan is invited to perform at the West Point US Military Academy.
1998: The box set The Bootleg Series, Vol. 4: Bob Dylan Live, 1966: The "Royal Albert Hall Concert" is released.
2000: Don Henley is sued by a fan who claims the singer bashed her on the head with maracas after she tried to take his picture at an Arkansas concert.
NEW MOVIES IN THEATERS! New flicks to check out this weekend at the movin' picture show include The Accountant (R), Max Steel (PG-13) and Kevin Hart: What Now? (R). Click here to see what other movies hit the big screen tomorrow.
McCARTNEY SURPRISE! Paul McCartney is set to play again Saturday night at the Desert Trip Festival. But tonight he'll be performing for just a few dozen at the intimate Pappy & Harriet's Pioneertown Palace in nearby Pioneertown. As expected, fans are lining up for their $50 tickets. Get the details.
DYLAN'S PRIZE! It was announced this morning in Stockholm, Sweden that Bob Dylan has been awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature. Dylan was lauded "for having created new poetic expressions within the Great American song tradition." He also receives a tidy sum of about $900,000. Get the take.
THE COLORS OF WINE! If you are a connoisseur of wine, or even if you're just a pretender, check out a handy chart to identify the various colors of vino. Click here to impress your friends at your next party.
THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1962: Don Everly collapses from exhaustion during rehearsal for the Everly Brother's upcoming UK tour.
1963: Beatlemania begins in earnest after the Beatles appear on Sunday Night At The Palladium
1970: The ashes of Janis Joplin are scattered into the Pacific Ocean/
1990: Bob Dylan is invited to perform at the West Point US Military Academy.
1998: The box set The Bootleg Series, Vol. 4: Bob Dylan Live, 1966: The "Royal Albert Hall Concert" is released.
2000: Don Henley is sued by a fan who claims the singer bashed her on the head with maracas after she tried to take his picture at an Arkansas concert.
NEW MOVIES IN THEATERS! New flicks to check out this weekend at the movin' picture show include The Accountant (R), Max Steel (PG-13) and Kevin Hart: What Now? (R). Click here to see what other movies hit the big screen tomorrow.
McCARTNEY SURPRISE! Paul McCartney is set to play again Saturday night at the Desert Trip Festival. But tonight he'll be performing for just a few dozen at the intimate Pappy & Harriet's Pioneertown Palace in nearby Pioneertown. As expected, fans are lining up for their $50 tickets. Get the details.
THE COLORS OF WINE! If you are a connoisseur of wine, or even if you're just a pretender, check out a handy chart to identify the various colors of vino. Click here to impress your friends at your next party.
Wednesday, October 12, 2016
WEDNESDAVE!
Today is International Moment of Frustration Scream Day. That's every day for me with these uncooperative computers around here. It's also National Pet Obesity Awareness Day. Is a 15 pound cat considered overweight?
THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1955: Chrysler introduces vinyl record players as the world's first in-car sound systems.
1956: Alan Freed's second film, Don't Knock The Rock, opens in New York.
1957: After a harrowing plane flight Little Richard rejects rock & roll for the first time.
1962: The Beatles meet Little Richard when they open for him at a gig in England.
1966: The Moody Blues split up.
1966: Sammy Davis Jr. guest stars on today's episode of Batman.
1966: The Jimi Hendrix Experience plays their first headlining gig in Paris.
1970: The musical Jesus Christ Superstar opens on Broadway.
1975: Rod Stewart quits The Faces.
1979: Jethro Tull's Ian Anderson's right eye is torn open by a thorn from a rose thrown by a fan.
HEART IN THE HALL! Heart played its first-ever show at the Royal Albert Hall last June, and now a video and album of the show are will be released in December. Live at the Royal Albert Hall with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra will be available on DVD, Blu-ray and CD, as well as digitally. Get the track list.
KIM KARDASHIAN UPDATE! More than a week after Kim Kardashian West was robbed at gunpoint in Paris, her sister Khloe says Kim is "not doing that well." Meanwhile, Kardashian West has yet to speak out about the incident. I guess she'll be in the spotlight for a bit longer. Get the latest.
FRAIDY CAT! How do cats react to scary flicks? Pretty much the same way as humans. But cats can jump higher! Watch a funny video of a kitten watching a horror flick. Click here to be very, very afraid.
THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1955: Chrysler introduces vinyl record players as the world's first in-car sound systems.
1956: Alan Freed's second film, Don't Knock The Rock, opens in New York.
1957: After a harrowing plane flight Little Richard rejects rock & roll for the first time.
1962: The Beatles meet Little Richard when they open for him at a gig in England.
1966: The Moody Blues split up.
1966: Sammy Davis Jr. guest stars on today's episode of Batman.
1966: The Jimi Hendrix Experience plays their first headlining gig in Paris.
1970: The musical Jesus Christ Superstar opens on Broadway.
1975: Rod Stewart quits The Faces.
1979: Jethro Tull's Ian Anderson's right eye is torn open by a thorn from a rose thrown by a fan.
HEART IN THE HALL! Heart played its first-ever show at the Royal Albert Hall last June, and now a video and album of the show are will be released in December. Live at the Royal Albert Hall with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra will be available on DVD, Blu-ray and CD, as well as digitally. Get the track list.
FRAIDY CAT! How do cats react to scary flicks? Pretty much the same way as humans. But cats can jump higher! Watch a funny video of a kitten watching a horror flick. Click here to be very, very afraid.
Tuesday, October 11, 2016
TUESDAVE!
Today is It's My Party Day.
THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1960: Aretha Franklin delivers her first secular performance tonight, at New York's famed Village Vanguard.
1965: Gerry Marsden of Gerry & the Pacemakers marries the former secretary of his fan club!
1967: Barbra Streisand's third special, air on TV.
1969: Muddy Waters is severely injured in a car crash just outside Chicago.
1970: Elvis is made an honorary "special" deputy sheriff of Bel Air, CA.
1975: Billy Preston is the very first musical guest on Saturday Night (later Saturday Night Live).
1991: Apple Computers settles their first trademark lawsuit against the Beatles' Apple Corps for a paltry $29 million.
1999: Deborah Rowe, Michael Jackson's first wife, files for divorce.
WEEKEND BOX OFFICE! Girl On A Train took the top spot over the weekend, shoving Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children into second place. Meanwhile, Birth Of A Nation 2016 debuted in a dismal 6th place, followed by the new flick Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life in seventh. Click here for the rest of the rankings.
ELTON JOHN AUTOBIOGRAPHY! Elton John is set to pen his memoirs. His autobiography was offered for sale at the annual book fair in Frankfurt, Germany, a few days ago. And according to his literary agent, Sir Elton is ready to tell "the full story of his life and extraordinary career with exceptional candor and wit." Get the details.
BRIAN WILSON TOUR! Brian Wilson's new memoir, I Am Brian Wilson, hits stores today, and coinciding with its arrival, he's also announced a final run of dates for his solo tour celebrating the 50th anniversary of Pet Sounds. Wilson's 2017 shows, billed as "The Final Performances," get underway on March 27 in Orlando. Get the itinerary.
DAVE DAVIES ALBUM! Dave Davies has revealed that he's working on two new albums, and that his documentary Strangers also will be released soon. Check out a trailer for the documentary by clicking here.
PRIZE PUMKIN! A woman in Little Rock, Washington, won the annual pumpkin-weighing contest in Half Moon Bay, California on Monday with a ginormous pumpkin that weighed nearly a ton. 1,910 pounds to be exact. The prize? $11,460. Take a look.
CURIOUS EVENTS! Check out some weird events that really happened, some of which still cannot be explained to this day. Click here to get the strange details.
THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1960: Aretha Franklin delivers her first secular performance tonight, at New York's famed Village Vanguard.
1965: Gerry Marsden of Gerry & the Pacemakers marries the former secretary of his fan club!
1967: Barbra Streisand's third special, air on TV.
1969: Muddy Waters is severely injured in a car crash just outside Chicago.
1970: Elvis is made an honorary "special" deputy sheriff of Bel Air, CA.
1975: Billy Preston is the very first musical guest on Saturday Night (later Saturday Night Live).
1991: Apple Computers settles their first trademark lawsuit against the Beatles' Apple Corps for a paltry $29 million.
1999: Deborah Rowe, Michael Jackson's first wife, files for divorce.
WEEKEND BOX OFFICE! Girl On A Train took the top spot over the weekend, shoving Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children into second place. Meanwhile, Birth Of A Nation 2016 debuted in a dismal 6th place, followed by the new flick Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life in seventh. Click here for the rest of the rankings.
ELTON JOHN AUTOBIOGRAPHY! Elton John is set to pen his memoirs. His autobiography was offered for sale at the annual book fair in Frankfurt, Germany, a few days ago. And according to his literary agent, Sir Elton is ready to tell "the full story of his life and extraordinary career with exceptional candor and wit." Get the details.
BRIAN WILSON TOUR! Brian Wilson's new memoir, I Am Brian Wilson, hits stores today, and coinciding with its arrival, he's also announced a final run of dates for his solo tour celebrating the 50th anniversary of Pet Sounds. Wilson's 2017 shows, billed as "The Final Performances," get underway on March 27 in Orlando. Get the itinerary.
DAVE DAVIES ALBUM! Dave Davies has revealed that he's working on two new albums, and that his documentary Strangers also will be released soon. Check out a trailer for the documentary by clicking here.
PRIZE PUMKIN! A woman in Little Rock, Washington, won the annual pumpkin-weighing contest in Half Moon Bay, California on Monday with a ginormous pumpkin that weighed nearly a ton. 1,910 pounds to be exact. The prize? $11,460. Take a look.
CURIOUS EVENTS! Check out some weird events that really happened, some of which still cannot be explained to this day. Click here to get the strange details.
Friday, October 7, 2016
FRIDAY!
Today is Bald And Free Day and World Smile Day.
THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1952: The show Bandstand, later American Bandstand, debuts on Philadelphia-TV.
1957: Elvis' upcoming first Christmas album goes gold in pre-orders nine days before its release.
1959: The TV detective show Hawaiian Eye starring Connie Stevens debuts on TV.
1964: The Beatles appear (on tape) for a special British Invasion episode of Shindig!
1967: After a London hotel accuses Mama Cass Elliot of running out on her bill, she's jailed and strip-searched, forcing the cancellations of The Mamas & The Papas upcoming appearances.
1967: Promoter Sid Bernstein offers one million dollars to The Beatles to reunite.
1968: At game five of the World Series, fans are outraged by Jose Feliciano's version of the National Anthem.
1975: The US Court of Appeals overturns the deportation order for John Lennon.
1976: Dennis Edwards announces he is leaving the Temptations.
1978: The Rolling Stones are the musical guest on Saturday Night Live.
LOU REED BOXED! The new Lou Reed box set The RCA & Arista Album Collection, which features remastered versions of the live and studio albums from 1972 through 1986 is now available on CD. A vinyl version will be released on November 18. It was Reed's final project before his death on October 27, 2013 at age 71. Get he details.
CREEPY CLOWN PUT DOWN! A Maine woman wasn't too impressed by her creepy clown experience Wednesday night. Apparently she was sitting on her porch when a black SUV rolled up in front of her house and a scary clown peeked out the back seat window. When she started laughing hysterically, the clown pointed a finger gun at her and said "bang," after which she brandished her real gun causing the SUV to speed off. Get the police report.
LIFE EXPECTANCY! According to an expert on aging at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, humans will never get older than 115. So, how can we maximize our time on this planet in the future? By adopting healthy habits and possibly with drugs that can repair cellular damage that comes with age. Get the details.
MONTY PYTHON FUN FACTS! Check out some facts about this comedy series. Click here to impress your friends.
THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1952: The show Bandstand, later American Bandstand, debuts on Philadelphia-TV.
1957: Elvis' upcoming first Christmas album goes gold in pre-orders nine days before its release.
1959: The TV detective show Hawaiian Eye starring Connie Stevens debuts on TV.
1964: The Beatles appear (on tape) for a special British Invasion episode of Shindig!
1967: After a London hotel accuses Mama Cass Elliot of running out on her bill, she's jailed and strip-searched, forcing the cancellations of The Mamas & The Papas upcoming appearances.
1967: Promoter Sid Bernstein offers one million dollars to The Beatles to reunite.
1968: At game five of the World Series, fans are outraged by Jose Feliciano's version of the National Anthem.
1975: The US Court of Appeals overturns the deportation order for John Lennon.
1976: Dennis Edwards announces he is leaving the Temptations.
1978: The Rolling Stones are the musical guest on Saturday Night Live.
LOU REED BOXED! The new Lou Reed box set The RCA & Arista Album Collection, which features remastered versions of the live and studio albums from 1972 through 1986 is now available on CD. A vinyl version will be released on November 18. It was Reed's final project before his death on October 27, 2013 at age 71. Get he details.
CREEPY CLOWN PUT DOWN! A Maine woman wasn't too impressed by her creepy clown experience Wednesday night. Apparently she was sitting on her porch when a black SUV rolled up in front of her house and a scary clown peeked out the back seat window. When she started laughing hysterically, the clown pointed a finger gun at her and said "bang," after which she brandished her real gun causing the SUV to speed off. Get the police report.
MONTY PYTHON FUN FACTS! Check out some facts about this comedy series. Click here to impress your friends.
Thursday, October 6, 2016
THURSDAVE!
Today is Come And Take It Day, Mad Hatter Day and National Physician's Assistant Day.
THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1967: Jimi Hendrix performs on the new BBC 1 radio show Top Gear.
1971: Pat Boone guest-stars on Night Gallery.
1978: ABBA members Benny Anderson marries Anni-Frid Lyngstad in Sweden.
1980: The Bee Gees file a $200 million lawsuit against their manager Robert Stigwood.
1991: Fox TV airs the special Ray Charles: 50 Years Of Music.
1991: Michael Jackson gives Elizabeth Taylor away to Larry Fortensky during her eighth wedding.
2006: Before Game Three of the AL Divisional Playoff in Detroit, The Four Tops sing the national anthem.
STONES' ANNOUNCEMENT! The Rolling Stones have finally have revealed the details on their new upcoming album. It's called Blue & Lonesome, and its due December 2, but fans can pre-order it today by clicking here. The Stones knocked out the project in just three days. Get the details on the announcement.
NEW MOVIES IN THEATERS! New stuff hitting the big screen this weekend include Birth of A Nation 2016, The Girl On The Train and Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life (PG). Click here to get the rest of the new flicks coming out tomorrow.
CELEBRITY BUN IN THE OVEN! Tori Spelling is expecting her fifth child with husband Dean McDermott. For the couple who recently celebrated their 10-year anniversary, baby No. 5 is a welcome addition. Get the details.
SUICIDE SQUAD EXTENDED CUT! An extended cut of its hit film Suicide Squad will be released on Digital HD on 11/15, and on Blu-ray 12/13. It remains to be seen if fans will see more of Leto's Joker in the Suicide Squad extended cut. Get the details.
GUITAR OF THE FUTURE! Check out a new style of guitar that challenges the traditional approach to how a guitar should look and sound. Click here to look and listen.
THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1967: Jimi Hendrix performs on the new BBC 1 radio show Top Gear.
1971: Pat Boone guest-stars on Night Gallery.
1978: ABBA members Benny Anderson marries Anni-Frid Lyngstad in Sweden.
1980: The Bee Gees file a $200 million lawsuit against their manager Robert Stigwood.
1991: Fox TV airs the special Ray Charles: 50 Years Of Music.
1991: Michael Jackson gives Elizabeth Taylor away to Larry Fortensky during her eighth wedding.
2006: Before Game Three of the AL Divisional Playoff in Detroit, The Four Tops sing the national anthem.
STONES' ANNOUNCEMENT! The Rolling Stones have finally have revealed the details on their new upcoming album. It's called Blue & Lonesome, and its due December 2, but fans can pre-order it today by clicking here. The Stones knocked out the project in just three days. Get the details on the announcement.NEW MOVIES IN THEATERS! New stuff hitting the big screen this weekend include Birth of A Nation 2016, The Girl On The Train and Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life (PG). Click here to get the rest of the new flicks coming out tomorrow.
CELEBRITY BUN IN THE OVEN! Tori Spelling is expecting her fifth child with husband Dean McDermott. For the couple who recently celebrated their 10-year anniversary, baby No. 5 is a welcome addition. Get the details.
SUICIDE SQUAD EXTENDED CUT! An extended cut of its hit film Suicide Squad will be released on Digital HD on 11/15, and on Blu-ray 12/13. It remains to be seen if fans will see more of Leto's Joker in the Suicide Squad extended cut. Get the details.
GUITAR OF THE FUTURE! Check out a new style of guitar that challenges the traditional approach to how a guitar should look and sound. Click here to look and listen.
Wednesday, October 5, 2016
WEDNESDAVE.2
Did you watch the ugliness of the VP wannabes last night? I saved myself the agony and did not.
THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1957:Cliff Richard plays his first gig with the Shadows in England.
1959: The movie Girls Town, featuring Paul Anka, premieres in US theaters.
1962: "Love Me Do" is played on Radio Luxembourg, becoming the first Beatles song to be played on the radio.
1966: The Jimi Hendrix Experience forms in London.
1975: The Wailers perform together for the last time in Kingston, Jamaica.
1999: Roger Daltrey announces that The Who will re-form for a Las Vegas concert.
2000: The book The Beatles Anthology is published in the US.
2007: A Minnesota woman is found guilty of online music file sharing using KaZaa and is fined $220,000.
DEAD CELEB! The man who wrote Michael Jackson's hits "Thriller," "Rock with You" and "Off the Wall" has died after a brief battle with cancer. Rod Temperton was 66. Temperton was a member of the 70's disco group Heatwave and wrote their hits "Always & Forever" and "Boogie Nights." Get the obit.
STONES' BLUES TUNE! The Rolling Stones have posted a 10 second video of them performing a new blues tune on their YouTube channel. Watch the clip. Meanwhile, the Stones have been posting various messages on social media that they are going to make a big announcement tomorrow. Get the details.
CELEBRITY CANCER! Ben Stiller has revealed he was diagnosed with prostate cancer two years ago and underwent surgery remove it. He is now cancer free and now is promoting all men to take the non-invasive blood test that can detect the cancer. Get the prognosis.
KARDASHIAN ROBBERY UPDATE! Paris police believe that Kim Kardashian's social media following may be why she was targeted. On Monday, armed masked men dressed as police officers tied her up, locked her in the bathroom and stole her jewelry, including the $4.5 million ring she had been flaunting on her Twitter page.. Get the report.
THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1957:Cliff Richard plays his first gig with the Shadows in England.
1959: The movie Girls Town, featuring Paul Anka, premieres in US theaters.
1962: "Love Me Do" is played on Radio Luxembourg, becoming the first Beatles song to be played on the radio.
1966: The Jimi Hendrix Experience forms in London.
1975: The Wailers perform together for the last time in Kingston, Jamaica.
1999: Roger Daltrey announces that The Who will re-form for a Las Vegas concert.
2000: The book The Beatles Anthology is published in the US.
2007: A Minnesota woman is found guilty of online music file sharing using KaZaa and is fined $220,000.
DEAD CELEB! The man who wrote Michael Jackson's hits "Thriller," "Rock with You" and "Off the Wall" has died after a brief battle with cancer. Rod Temperton was 66. Temperton was a member of the 70's disco group Heatwave and wrote their hits "Always & Forever" and "Boogie Nights." Get the obit.
STONES' BLUES TUNE! The Rolling Stones have posted a 10 second video of them performing a new blues tune on their YouTube channel. Watch the clip. Meanwhile, the Stones have been posting various messages on social media that they are going to make a big announcement tomorrow. Get the details.
KARDASHIAN ROBBERY UPDATE! Paris police believe that Kim Kardashian's social media following may be why she was targeted. On Monday, armed masked men dressed as police officers tied her up, locked her in the bathroom and stole her jewelry, including the $4.5 million ring she had been flaunting on her Twitter page.. Get the report.
Tuesday, October 4, 2016
TUESDAVE!
Today is Do Something Nice Day, National Kale Day and World Teacher Day.
DWTS RECAP! Last night on Dancing With the Stars, the wannabes performed routines that were all inspired by various Cirque du Soleil shows, and they were even joined on the ballroom floor by Cirque's acrobats and other performers. Olympic gymnast Laurie Hernandez earned the season's first perfect score with 30 points. The elimination round is tonight. Click here for the standings.
OLIVIA NEWTON-JOHN ALBUM! Olivia Newton-John's new album LIV ON will hit stores this Friday on digital and on CD a week later. The album features songs that focus on bringing aid and comfort to those battling cancer or other serious illnesses. Click here to check out the official video for the album's title track. Tonight she'll appear on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.
TRANSPORTATION OF THE FUTURE! Check out eight cool trucks and buses of the not too distant future.Click here to take a ride.
FASCINATING FACTS ABOUT COFFEE! Grab a cup of java and click here to check out 15 things worth knowing about your favorite beverage.
COMEDIANS IN CARS GETTING COFFEE! And to keep the coffee theme going today, check out every car used in Comedians In Cars Getting Coffee. Click here for your ride. My favorite is S4, E1.
DWTS RECAP! Last night on Dancing With the Stars, the wannabes performed routines that were all inspired by various Cirque du Soleil shows, and they were even joined on the ballroom floor by Cirque's acrobats and other performers. Olympic gymnast Laurie Hernandez earned the season's first perfect score with 30 points. The elimination round is tonight. Click here for the standings.
TRANSPORTATION OF THE FUTURE! Check out eight cool trucks and buses of the not too distant future.Click here to take a ride.
FASCINATING FACTS ABOUT COFFEE! Grab a cup of java and click here to check out 15 things worth knowing about your favorite beverage.
COMEDIANS IN CARS GETTING COFFEE! And to keep the coffee theme going today, check out every car used in Comedians In Cars Getting Coffee. Click here for your ride. My favorite is S4, E1.
Monday, October 3, 2016
RECOVERY MONDAY!
I hope you had a safe and fun Oktoberfest. Johnny Rogers was fantastic yesterday as were The Executives, who always put on a solid performance.
Today is National Golf Day and National Frappe Day.
THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1957: Elvis comes in second as England's most popular vocalist in the annual New Musical Express (NME) music poll, coming in just behind... Pat Boone.
1961: Bob Dylan debuts at Carnegie Hall, playing for a grand total of 53 fans.
1961: Alvin and the Chipmunks get their own TV show when The Alvin Show debuts.
1963: A 17-year-old Eric Clapton joins the Yardbirds.
1964: Dusty Springfield interviews the Beatles on their first appearance on Ready Steady Go!
1968: Cream begins their announced farewell tour.
1978: Tammy Wynette is allegedly kidnapped at a Nashville shopping center.
1980: On stage during a concert in Pittburgh, PA, Carly Simon collapses from "nervous exhaustion."
1988: Ringo Starr and wife Barbara Bach enter the Sierra Tucson Rehabilitation Clinic.
1996: The movie That Thing You Do! opens in US theaters.
WEEKEND BOX OFFICE! Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children opened in first place at the weekend box office. Meanwhile, Deepwater Horizon debuted in second place followed by last week's box office champ, The Magnificent Seven in third. Click here for the rest of the rankings.
DWTS PREVIEW! The 11 remaining wannabes return to the ballroom tonight and will attempt to dance to their favorite Cirque du Soleil shows, And to make things even more interesting, they'll be joined by Cirque du Soleil acrobats. The amazing feats of outragousness begin tonight at 7pm. Go Marcia! Get a preview.
LOHAN GIVES THE FINGER! Well at least half of her finger. Lindsay Lohan apparently almost lost a finger in an accident involving a boat anchor over the weekend. Luckily the missing portion of her finger was found and reattached before it could become shark chum. Get the gross details.
HOT WHEELS FUN FACTS! Check out 11 little known facts about these little die cast cars. Click here for the fascinating facts and impress your friends.
Today is National Golf Day and National Frappe Day.
THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1957: Elvis comes in second as England's most popular vocalist in the annual New Musical Express (NME) music poll, coming in just behind... Pat Boone.
1961: Bob Dylan debuts at Carnegie Hall, playing for a grand total of 53 fans.
1961: Alvin and the Chipmunks get their own TV show when The Alvin Show debuts.
1963: A 17-year-old Eric Clapton joins the Yardbirds.
1964: Dusty Springfield interviews the Beatles on their first appearance on Ready Steady Go!
1968: Cream begins their announced farewell tour.
1978: Tammy Wynette is allegedly kidnapped at a Nashville shopping center.
1980: On stage during a concert in Pittburgh, PA, Carly Simon collapses from "nervous exhaustion."
1988: Ringo Starr and wife Barbara Bach enter the Sierra Tucson Rehabilitation Clinic.
1996: The movie That Thing You Do! opens in US theaters.
WEEKEND BOX OFFICE! Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children opened in first place at the weekend box office. Meanwhile, Deepwater Horizon debuted in second place followed by last week's box office champ, The Magnificent Seven in third. Click here for the rest of the rankings.
DWTS PREVIEW! The 11 remaining wannabes return to the ballroom tonight and will attempt to dance to their favorite Cirque du Soleil shows, And to make things even more interesting, they'll be joined by Cirque du Soleil acrobats. The amazing feats of outragousness begin tonight at 7pm. Go Marcia! Get a preview.
HOT WHEELS FUN FACTS! Check out 11 little known facts about these little die cast cars. Click here for the fascinating facts and impress your friends.
Friday, September 30, 2016
FRIDAVE!
Happy Oktoberfest everyone! Remember to party smart with the Designated Driver Program available on both fest grounds.
Thanks to everyone who came out to the Rock & Roll Breakfast this morning. We had a huge crowd of Eagle listeners who enjoyed a delicious breakfast from Big Boar BBQ & Catering in West Salem. Hope you remembered you get your commemorative mug.
Today is National Mud Pack Day.
THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1954: Record promoters officially begin phasing out 78s and giving 45s to radio DJs instead.
1962: Elvis completes filming on his 11th movie, Girls! Girls! Girls!
1991: Bruce Springsteen marries his second wife, singer Patti Scialfa.
2006: Barbara Streisand announces an upcoming tour, her first full tour in a decade.
2008: Rolling Stone publishes its list of the Top 50 Guitar Songs of all time. The Top 5, in order: "Johnny B. Goode," "Purple Haze," Cream's live version of "Crossroads," "You Really Got Me," and "Brown Sugar."
GAGA'S GIG! Lady Gaga has been confirmed as the headliner of the Super Bowl halftime show. She'll appear on the Fox NFL Sunday Pregame Show this Sunday to discuss the gig. Get the details. Meanwhile, her new album, Joanne, will be released on October 21.
BEATTY BULL! It turns out Warren Beatty's reputation as a ladies man has been greatly exaggerated. In the latest edition of AARP The Magazine, Beatty debunks the rumor published in an unauthorized 2010 biography claiming that he has bedded over 12,000 women. Click here for the true number.
Thanks to everyone who came out to the Rock & Roll Breakfast this morning. We had a huge crowd of Eagle listeners who enjoyed a delicious breakfast from Big Boar BBQ & Catering in West Salem. Hope you remembered you get your commemorative mug.
Today is National Mud Pack Day.
THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1954: Record promoters officially begin phasing out 78s and giving 45s to radio DJs instead.
1962: Elvis completes filming on his 11th movie, Girls! Girls! Girls!
1991: Bruce Springsteen marries his second wife, singer Patti Scialfa.
2006: Barbara Streisand announces an upcoming tour, her first full tour in a decade.
2008: Rolling Stone publishes its list of the Top 50 Guitar Songs of all time. The Top 5, in order: "Johnny B. Goode," "Purple Haze," Cream's live version of "Crossroads," "You Really Got Me," and "Brown Sugar."
GAGA'S GIG! Lady Gaga has been confirmed as the headliner of the Super Bowl halftime show. She'll appear on the Fox NFL Sunday Pregame Show this Sunday to discuss the gig. Get the details. Meanwhile, her new album, Joanne, will be released on October 21.
BEATTY BULL! It turns out Warren Beatty's reputation as a ladies man has been greatly exaggerated. In the latest edition of AARP The Magazine, Beatty debunks the rumor published in an unauthorized 2010 biography claiming that he has bedded over 12,000 women. Click here for the true number.
Thursday, September 29, 2016
THURSDAVE!
The answer to today's FBPQ is: Friday night. First correct caller wins 2 Oktoberfest buttons.
Today is Confucius Day.
THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1956: The Gale Storm Show debuts on TV.
1962: The musical My Fair Lady closes on Broadway.
1963: The Rolling Stones begin their first British tour in London.
1967: While mixing "I Am The Walrus," John Lennon turns on a radio and mixes in bits of a BBC radio broadcast of Shakespeare's King Lear.
1967: The Rolling Stones formally split from their manager Andrew Loog Oldham.
1967: Mickey Hart becomes the new drummer for the Grateful Dead.
1976: At his 41st birthday party, a drunk Jerry Lee Lewis attempts to shoot a soda bottle with his .357 Magnum and instead hits his bass player twice in the chest. He makes a full recovery.
1994: The Pointer Sisters are awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
NEW MOVIES IN THEATERS! New stuff to check out in theaters this weekend include Clinton, Inc. (PG-13), American Honey (R) and Long Way North (PG). Click here to see what other movies you can check out in between your Oktoberfesting.
DOUBLE DEAD CELEBS! Agnes Nixon, who created the soap opera One Life to Live and All My Children, passed away Wednesday morning after a battle with Parkinson's disease and a recent stroke. She had just finished writing a memoir, My Life to Live, due in January. Nixon was 93. Get the obit.
ROY ORBISON BIOPIC! A new Roy Orbison biopic is currently in the works. The film, The Big O: Roy Orbison, will chronicle his life filled with triumph and tragedy, including the loss of his wife in a motorcycle accident and his two young sons in a house fire Orbison died of a heart attack at age 52 in 1988. Get a look.
LAUGHING HORSES! Check out the hilarity of horses laughing. Click here to horse around and watch the hilarity ensue.
Today is Confucius Day.
THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1956: The Gale Storm Show debuts on TV.
1962: The musical My Fair Lady closes on Broadway.
1963: The Rolling Stones begin their first British tour in London.
1967: While mixing "I Am The Walrus," John Lennon turns on a radio and mixes in bits of a BBC radio broadcast of Shakespeare's King Lear.
1967: The Rolling Stones formally split from their manager Andrew Loog Oldham.
1967: Mickey Hart becomes the new drummer for the Grateful Dead.
1976: At his 41st birthday party, a drunk Jerry Lee Lewis attempts to shoot a soda bottle with his .357 Magnum and instead hits his bass player twice in the chest. He makes a full recovery.
1994: The Pointer Sisters are awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
NEW MOVIES IN THEATERS! New stuff to check out in theaters this weekend include Clinton, Inc. (PG-13), American Honey (R) and Long Way North (PG). Click here to see what other movies you can check out in between your Oktoberfesting.
DOUBLE DEAD CELEBS! Agnes Nixon, who created the soap opera One Life to Live and All My Children, passed away Wednesday morning after a battle with Parkinson's disease and a recent stroke. She had just finished writing a memoir, My Life to Live, due in January. Nixon was 93. Get the obit.
AND....Gary Glasberg, an executive producer of NCIS and the creator of the spin-off NCIS: New Orleans, died in his sleep Wednesday. He was 50. Get the obit.
ALEC BALDWIN TO PLAY TRUMP! On Saturday Night Live returns for its 42nd season this weekend, and will feature a skit with Alec Baldwin playing Donald Trump. Click here for a preview. The season premiere will be hosted by Suicide Squad star Margot Robbie, with musical guest The Weeknd.
ALEC BALDWIN TO PLAY TRUMP! On Saturday Night Live returns for its 42nd season this weekend, and will feature a skit with Alec Baldwin playing Donald Trump. Click here for a preview. The season premiere will be hosted by Suicide Squad star Margot Robbie, with musical guest The Weeknd.
LAUGHING HORSES! Check out the hilarity of horses laughing. Click here to horse around and watch the hilarity ensue.
Tuesday, September 27, 2016
TUESDAY!
The answer to today's FBPQ is: 1974. First correct caller wins two Oktoberfest buttons.
Today is Crush A Can Day and Oktoberfest Begins in Germany.
THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1964: The Beach Boys make their national TV debut on the Ed Sullivan Show.
1966: Elvis begins shooting his twenty-third film, Easy Come, Easy Go.
1968: The Jackson 5 open for Stevie Wonder & Gladys Knight in Gary, IN.
1970: After 22 years, the last Ted Mack's Amateur Hour show airs on TV.
1976: Dolly Parton's short-lived television variety show, Dolly!, premieres on TV.
1990: Marvin Gaye is posthumously awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
2004: Phil Spector is indicted for the murder of actress Lana Clarkson at his home.
ROGER DALTRY'S AUCTION! Roger Daltrey is set to sell his collection of 19th century that is, mechanical figures and dioramas depicting various characters and scenes at an auction taking place this week in Edinburgh, Scotland. The items are estimated to fetch around $68,000. See the items.
MIKE LOVE Q&A! Tomorrow, Mike Love will be at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame taking part in a free Q&A session and book signing event at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum. Love is promoting his recently published memoir Good Vibrations: My Life as a Beach Boy. Part of the event will be streamed live at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's official Facebook page. Get the details.
DWTS UPDATE! In the first-ever "Face-Off" night on Dancing with the Stars last night, competitors performed in groups of two against each other, doing the same dance style to different songs. After the carnage was over, six couples are jeopardy going into tonight's two-hour results show. Click here to see which couples are in danger of getting sent home packing tonight.
BEST PLACES TO LIVE! Money magazine is out its list of the "Best Places to Live." The report focuses on small cities, including ranking the healthiest locales in the U.S. based on a range of factors, including access to medical care, rates of common diseases, and the residents' own assessments of their personal health. Click here to see the list.
OUR PLACE IN THE UNIVERSE! Get a perspective of just how puny we are relative to the entire universe. Click here to downsize.
Today is Crush A Can Day and Oktoberfest Begins in Germany.
THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1964: The Beach Boys make their national TV debut on the Ed Sullivan Show.
1966: Elvis begins shooting his twenty-third film, Easy Come, Easy Go.
1968: The Jackson 5 open for Stevie Wonder & Gladys Knight in Gary, IN.
1970: After 22 years, the last Ted Mack's Amateur Hour show airs on TV.
1976: Dolly Parton's short-lived television variety show, Dolly!, premieres on TV.
1990: Marvin Gaye is posthumously awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
2004: Phil Spector is indicted for the murder of actress Lana Clarkson at his home.
ROGER DALTRY'S AUCTION! Roger Daltrey is set to sell his collection of 19th century that is, mechanical figures and dioramas depicting various characters and scenes at an auction taking place this week in Edinburgh, Scotland. The items are estimated to fetch around $68,000. See the items.
MIKE LOVE Q&A! Tomorrow, Mike Love will be at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame taking part in a free Q&A session and book signing event at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum. Love is promoting his recently published memoir Good Vibrations: My Life as a Beach Boy. Part of the event will be streamed live at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's official Facebook page. Get the details.
DWTS UPDATE! In the first-ever "Face-Off" night on Dancing with the Stars last night, competitors performed in groups of two against each other, doing the same dance style to different songs. After the carnage was over, six couples are jeopardy going into tonight's two-hour results show. Click here to see which couples are in danger of getting sent home packing tonight.
BEST PLACES TO LIVE! Money magazine is out its list of the "Best Places to Live." The report focuses on small cities, including ranking the healthiest locales in the U.S. based on a range of factors, including access to medical care, rates of common diseases, and the residents' own assessments of their personal health. Click here to see the list.
OUR PLACE IN THE UNIVERSE! Get a perspective of just how puny we are relative to the entire universe. Click here to downsize.
Monday, September 26, 2016
MONDAVE!
The Answer to today's FBPQ is: The Chain, Radar Love and Whipping Post.
Today is Johnny Appleseed Day.
THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1955: Debbie Reynolds marries Eddie Fisher.
1956: The mayor of Tupelo, MS declares today Elvis Presley Day.
1957: West Side Story debuts on Broadway.
1961: Bob Dylan lands his first major gig, opening for the Greenbriar Boys at a gig in New York.
1969: Bill Graham opens the Fillmore West in San Francisco.
1970: Motown announces that The Jackson 5 has sold ten million records worldwide in just nine months.
1970: John Lennon begins work on his first solo album, John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band.
1975: The Rocky Horror Picture Show opens in Westwood, CA.
1984: Paul Anka is awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
WEEKEND BOX OFFICE! The Magnificent Seven was magnificent at the weekend box office debuting at the top of the box office heap. The animated film Storks opened in second place. And after two weeks at #1, Sully dropped to a sullen third. Click here for the rest of the rankings.
AUCTIONED ASHES! The ashes of Truman Capote netted $45,000 at an auction over the weekend. The writer's remains were part of the estate of Joanne Carson, the late wife of former Tonight Show host Johnny Carson. Capote died at Joanne Carson's Bel-Air home in 1984. The ashes had been kept in a carved Japanese wooden box and were expected to sell for a meager $4,000. Get the details.
CELEBRITY WEDDING BELLS! Sorry ladies. Josh Brolin is now a married man. He wed model Kathryn Boyd on Saturday. It's the third marriage for Brolin, who was previously married to actress Diane Lane and has two adult children -- Trevor, 28, and daughter Eden, 22 -- from his first marriage, to Alice Adair. Get the blissful details.
DWTS TONIGHT! Dancing with the Stars is adding a new twist to the competition tonight. For the first time, the show is holding a "Face-Off" night. Two couples each will face off by dancing the same style, but to different songs. The couple with the lower score will be in danger of being sent home. The ugliness begins tonight at 7. Get the preview.
COFFEE OR MOCHA? Why is coffee sometimes called mocha? Click here for the answer to the question nobody asked.
Today is Johnny Appleseed Day.
THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1955: Debbie Reynolds marries Eddie Fisher.
1956: The mayor of Tupelo, MS declares today Elvis Presley Day.
1957: West Side Story debuts on Broadway.
1961: Bob Dylan lands his first major gig, opening for the Greenbriar Boys at a gig in New York.
1969: Bill Graham opens the Fillmore West in San Francisco.
1970: Motown announces that The Jackson 5 has sold ten million records worldwide in just nine months.
1970: John Lennon begins work on his first solo album, John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band.
1975: The Rocky Horror Picture Show opens in Westwood, CA.
1984: Paul Anka is awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
WEEKEND BOX OFFICE! The Magnificent Seven was magnificent at the weekend box office debuting at the top of the box office heap. The animated film Storks opened in second place. And after two weeks at #1, Sully dropped to a sullen third. Click here for the rest of the rankings.
AUCTIONED ASHES! The ashes of Truman Capote netted $45,000 at an auction over the weekend. The writer's remains were part of the estate of Joanne Carson, the late wife of former Tonight Show host Johnny Carson. Capote died at Joanne Carson's Bel-Air home in 1984. The ashes had been kept in a carved Japanese wooden box and were expected to sell for a meager $4,000. Get the details.
CELEBRITY WEDDING BELLS! Sorry ladies. Josh Brolin is now a married man. He wed model Kathryn Boyd on Saturday. It's the third marriage for Brolin, who was previously married to actress Diane Lane and has two adult children -- Trevor, 28, and daughter Eden, 22 -- from his first marriage, to Alice Adair. Get the blissful details.DWTS TONIGHT! Dancing with the Stars is adding a new twist to the competition tonight. For the first time, the show is holding a "Face-Off" night. Two couples each will face off by dancing the same style, but to different songs. The couple with the lower score will be in danger of being sent home. The ugliness begins tonight at 7. Get the preview.
COFFEE OR MOCHA? Why is coffee sometimes called mocha? Click here for the answer to the question nobody asked.
Friday, September 23, 2016
FRIDAY FINALE!
The answer to today's FBPQ is: Who can turn the world on with her smile?
Today is Checkers Day, and Native American Day.
THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1966: The Rolling Stones begin their biggest-ever headlining tour of Britain.
1967: The Strawberry Alarm Clock perform "Incense and Peppermints" on American Bandstand.
1970: Mick Jagger meets Bianca Pérez Morena De Macías for the first time.
1980: David Bowie takes over the title role in The Elephant Man on Broadway.
1980: Bob Marley collapses onstage during a show in Pittsburgh. It will prove to be his last performance.
1992: Jackson Browne is accused of physical assault by his girlfriend, Daryl Hannah.
1996: Agnetha Faltskog of ABBA publishes her biography, As I Am.
1998: Elvis is inducted into Nashville's Country Music Hall of Fame.
2007: Lionel Richie guest-stars as himself on the season opener of The Simpsons.
CONCERT TO END GUN VIOLENCE! On Sunday, 350 musical events will take place across the country, as part of The Concert Across America to End Gun Violence. New York's Beacon Theater will featuring Jackson Browne, Pearl Jam's Eddie Vedder, Marc Cohn and Rosanne Cash. The Concert Across America to End Gun Violence will begin in Hawaii at 1 a.m. EST Sunday. Get the details.
OBLIGATORY BRANGELINA UPDATE! The Los Angeles Department of Children and Family Services is investigating a child abuse claim involving Brad Pitt. And now the FBI is looking into the case as well. Preliminary info suggests that if any violation of law occurred, the charges would likely be only misdemeanors. Get the latest.
JIM CARREY STD! The public war of words continues between Jim Carrey and Mark Burton, the husband of Carrey's late girlfriend, Cathriona White, claims Carrey gave White a sexually transmitted disease. Burton filed suit against Carrey Monday in LA seeking various damages, plus funeral and burial expenses, and now he has amended his suit to claim Carrey gave White an STD. Get the dirty details.
OLD TIME SCIENCE EXPERIMENTS! Try your hand at five cool science experiments from the turn of the century that will amaze your family and friends. WARNING: Some of the stuff needed to do a few of the experiments is no longer readily available. Click here and let the fun begin.
Today is Checkers Day, and Native American Day.
THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1966: The Rolling Stones begin their biggest-ever headlining tour of Britain.
1967: The Strawberry Alarm Clock perform "Incense and Peppermints" on American Bandstand.
1970: Mick Jagger meets Bianca Pérez Morena De Macías for the first time.
1980: David Bowie takes over the title role in The Elephant Man on Broadway.
1980: Bob Marley collapses onstage during a show in Pittsburgh. It will prove to be his last performance.
1992: Jackson Browne is accused of physical assault by his girlfriend, Daryl Hannah.
1996: Agnetha Faltskog of ABBA publishes her biography, As I Am.
1998: Elvis is inducted into Nashville's Country Music Hall of Fame.
2007: Lionel Richie guest-stars as himself on the season opener of The Simpsons.
CONCERT TO END GUN VIOLENCE! On Sunday, 350 musical events will take place across the country, as part of The Concert Across America to End Gun Violence. New York's Beacon Theater will featuring Jackson Browne, Pearl Jam's Eddie Vedder, Marc Cohn and Rosanne Cash. The Concert Across America to End Gun Violence will begin in Hawaii at 1 a.m. EST Sunday. Get the details.
JIM CARREY STD! The public war of words continues between Jim Carrey and Mark Burton, the husband of Carrey's late girlfriend, Cathriona White, claims Carrey gave White a sexually transmitted disease. Burton filed suit against Carrey Monday in LA seeking various damages, plus funeral and burial expenses, and now he has amended his suit to claim Carrey gave White an STD. Get the dirty details.
OLD TIME SCIENCE EXPERIMENTS! Try your hand at five cool science experiments from the turn of the century that will amaze your family and friends. WARNING: Some of the stuff needed to do a few of the experiments is no longer readily available. Click here and let the fun begin.
Thursday, September 22, 2016
THURSDAVE.2
Today is Autumnal Equinox Day, Business Women's Day, Elephant Appreciation Day and Hobbit Day.
A FLASH FLOOD WATCH continues until 7 tonight. Remember, turn around, don't drown.
NEW MOVIES IN THEATERS! New movies opening in theaters tomorrow include The Magnificent Seven (2016) (PG-13), Storks (G) and The Age of Shadows. Click here for the rest of the new stuff to keep you entertained this weekend.
EAGLE SOLO FLIGHT! Timothy B. Schmit's latest solo album, Leap of Faith, flies into stores tomorrow. Some of the songs are reminiscent of the country-rock sound of The Eagles and Schmit's previous group, Poco, while others are influenced by such genres as reggae, soul and modern rock. Get a preview.
BRANGELINA BREAKUP RUMOR! Well it's starting to get ugly. Could child abuse be the reason Angelina Jolie filed for divorce from Brad Pitt? TMZ claims the LA County Dept. of Children and Family Services and the LAPD are investigating an incident on a private jet Wednesday, Sept. 14. TMZ quotes sources as saying Pitt was "wasted" and "went wild, screaming and getting physical with the kids" during the flight. Click here to get the TMZ tabloid trash talk.
BOWIE PLAQUE DESTROYED! A recently erected plaque honoring the site where David Bowie lived in Berlin from 1976 to 1978 has been destroyed. It's unclear whether the china plaque was broken by souvenir seekers or vandals. But it couldn't be ruled out that the marker may have simply come loose and fallen off the wall where it was affixed. Click here for the police report.
HOME IMPROVEMENT TRIVIA! Check out some fascinating facts about the TV show. Click here to impress your friends.
A FLASH FLOOD WATCH continues until 7 tonight. Remember, turn around, don't drown.
NEW MOVIES IN THEATERS! New movies opening in theaters tomorrow include The Magnificent Seven (2016) (PG-13), Storks (G) and The Age of Shadows. Click here for the rest of the new stuff to keep you entertained this weekend.
EAGLE SOLO FLIGHT! Timothy B. Schmit's latest solo album, Leap of Faith, flies into stores tomorrow. Some of the songs are reminiscent of the country-rock sound of The Eagles and Schmit's previous group, Poco, while others are influenced by such genres as reggae, soul and modern rock. Get a preview.
BRANGELINA BREAKUP RUMOR! Well it's starting to get ugly. Could child abuse be the reason Angelina Jolie filed for divorce from Brad Pitt? TMZ claims the LA County Dept. of Children and Family Services and the LAPD are investigating an incident on a private jet Wednesday, Sept. 14. TMZ quotes sources as saying Pitt was "wasted" and "went wild, screaming and getting physical with the kids" during the flight. Click here to get the TMZ tabloid trash talk.
BOWIE PLAQUE DESTROYED! A recently erected plaque honoring the site where David Bowie lived in Berlin from 1976 to 1978 has been destroyed. It's unclear whether the china plaque was broken by souvenir seekers or vandals. But it couldn't be ruled out that the marker may have simply come loose and fallen off the wall where it was affixed. Click here for the police report.
HOME IMPROVEMENT TRIVIA! Check out some fascinating facts about the TV show. Click here to impress your friends.
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