WEDNESDAVE!

The answer to today's FBPQ is: All Day And All Of The Night.

Today is National Trail Mix Day.

THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1968: The Beatles' Apple Boutique closes after seven months in business.
1969: Elvis debuts his new Vegas show at the International Hotel.
1977: The Starland Vocal Band debuts their summer replacement TV variety series.
1980: John Phillips is arrested for possession of cocaine and running a phony prescription scam.

PAUL & HILLARY! Tuesday night, Hillary Clinton danced with Paul McCartney at a fundraiser at Jimmy Buffett's home in New York. McCartney asked Clinton to dance while Buffett was performed "Cheeseburger in Paradise." Ironic, since Paul is a vegetarian. Click here to capture the moment.

RINGO RECORD! Ringo Starr and David Bowie will appear in the upcoming 2017 edition of the Guiness Book of World Records. Bowie is being recognized for posthumously setting the world record for having the most simultaneous entries in the U.K. albums chart with 19. And Ringo set the mark for the most expensive vinyl record sold at auction, when his copy of The Beatles' White Album brought in $790,000 at auction. Click here to see more records.


CELEBRITY SUE-AGE! Gladys Knight has filed a lawsuit against her son, demanding that he remove her name and likeness from his Gladys Knight Chicken & Waffles chain claiming that the failing restaurants are damaging her reputation.Back in June, Knight's son was arrested after stealing more than $650,000 in sales and withholding taxes. Get the dirty details.

WORLD RECORD EAGLE FLIGHT! Watch an eagle's record breaking flight after being launched from the top of the world's tallest building in Dubai. Click here to watch it now.

MONDAVE!

The answer to today's FBPQ is: Gimme Shelter, Gimme Three Steps, and Gimme Some Lovin.'

Today is More Herbs, Less Salt Day.

THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1959: George Harrison joins the Quarrymen.
1962: Elvis' tenth movie, Kid Galahad, opens in US theaters.
1966: The last episode of Hullabaloo airs on TV.
1966: The Beatles play the last live gig for a paying audience at Candlestick Park in San Francisco.
1986: The American Bandstand studio in Philadelphia is entered into the US National Register of Historic Places.
1990: Elton John enters rehab in Chicago to combat various drug and alcohol addictions.
2005: Fats Domino is rescued from his home in New Orleans in the wake of Hurricane Katrina.

BEATLES CANDLESTICK ANNIVERSARY! Today marks the 50th anniversary of The Beatles' final official concert, which took place at San Francisco's Candlestick Park. Drained by the grind of touring, the Fab Four had decided to retire from the road after their 1966 North American summer trek. They played 11 songs at Candlestick. Relive the moment.

DEAD CELEB! The pro wrestling world lost a legend on Sunday. Harry Fujiwara, aka Mr. Fuji, passed away Sunday morning. Fuji won the WWE World Tag Team Championship five times but is most famous for his role as a tuxedo-wearing, cane-carrying manager to several wrestling acts in the 1980s and 1990s. He was 82. Get the obit.

WEEKEND BOX OFFICE! Don't Breathe managed to blow away the competition over the weekend, shoving last weekend's champ, Suicide Squad, down to #2. Not much else was worth seeing. Mechanic: Insurrection debuted at a lousy #5. Click here for the rest of the rankings.

VINTAGE FAILED INVENTIONS! Check out some of history's weirdest inventions that for obvious reason never caught on. Click here to check out some wacky gadgets.

FRIDAY FILL-IN!

It's Friday on the Dave Page. Here's what's happening. First things first. Coffffeeeee....

Today is National Dog Day and Women's Equality Day.

THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1967: The Beatles announce that they've become disciples of the Maharishi Mahesh Yogi in the "Spiritual Regeneration Movement."
1969: Elvis breaks out laughing during his performance of "Are You Lonesome Tonight?" at the International Hotel in Vegas.
1970: The Isle of Wight rock festival begins in England.
1973: 10cc makes its stage debut at the Palace Lido on England's Isle of Man.
1981: The mayor of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada declares today "Paul Anka Day."
1983: Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence, starring David Bowie, opens in New York City.
1987: Sonny Bono announces his intention to run for mayor of Palm Springs.
1993: A recording of the Beatles playing "Kansas City" and "Some Other Guy" at the Cavern Club in Liverpool in 1962 fetches approximately $32,000 at Christie's auction house in London.

THURSDAVE!

The answer to today's FBPQ is: Louie De Palma.

Today is Kiss And Make Up Day.

THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1967:After a two-year hiatus, Brian Wilson returns to playing live with The Beach Boys.
1970: Elton John begins a seventeen-night run at Los Angeles club The Troubadour.
1970: Jimi Hendrix throws a party to celebrate the opening of his Electric Lady studios in New York.
1973: Bobby Darin performs at the Vegas Hilton, his last concert before his death.
1976: Frankie Avalon's summer TV variety series, Easy Does It, debuts on CBS.
1977: California governor Jerry Brown appoints Helen Reddy to the state's Parks Commission.
1994: After nine years of marriage, Billy Joel and Christie Brinkley are officially divorced.

PRINCE MUSEUM! Prince's Paisley Park estate in Chanhassen, Minnesota, will be open to the public on as a museum October 6. Guided tours will showcase Prince's rehearsal rooms, concert hall, personal archives and more. Tickets go on sale tomorrow. Get more details.

NEW MOVIES IN THEATERS! New flicks at the box office opening nationwide tomorrow include Don't Breathe (R), The Intervention (R), Southside With You (PG-13) and Greater (PG). Click here for the rest of the anticipated forgettable movie this weekend.

HIGHEST PAID ACTOR! On Tuesday, the highest paid actress according to Forbes was revealed. And today, Forbes has released the highest paid actors in the industry. Coming in at #2 is Jackie Chan, followed by Matt Damon in third. Tom Cruise and Johnny Depp rounding out the top five. Make your guess for #1 then click here to see who makes the most.

CELEBRITY PROBATION! Kim Richards almost landed herself in jail after she missed the deadline to complete her community service and attend AA meetings in her shoplifting case. But  her lawyers were able to prove that she met all of her probation requirements so the judge reinstated her probation. Ahh, star power. Get the ruling.

FASCINATING UNIVERSE FACTS! Check out some mind blowing facts that put the size of the universe into perspective. Click here to waste some valuable company time.

WEDNESDAVE!

The answer to today's FBPQ is: Davis Bowie, CSNY (Neil Young), and Billy Joel.

Today is Vesuvius Day.

THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1964: Brian Epstein meets "Colonel" Tom Parker for the first time.
1967: Beatles John, Paul and George attend a lecture by the Maharishi Mahesh Yogi in London.
1967: Keith Moon drives his Lincoln into the swimming pool at the Holiday Inn in Flint, MI.
1969: Arlo Guthrie's film Alice's Restaurant premieres in L.A. and New York.
1981: John Lennon's killer is given a sentence of 20-years-to-life in prison.
1989: The Who performs a special 20th anniversary charity concert of their rock opera Tommy in L.A.
2007: Mark Lindsay's Rock And Roll Cafe opens in his native Portland, OR.

BLUES CRUISE LINEUP! The initial lineup of The Moody Blues' fan cruise in January 2018 has just been unveiled. Among the acts slated to perform on the high seas include Dave Mason, Jefferson Starship, Richie Furay, the Alan Parsons Live Project, Little River Band, Ambrosia and The Ides of March. The five-night cruise sets sail from Miami on January 2. Get the details.

JACKSON BROWNE TOUR! Jackson Browne will play a pair of benefit shows during his upcoming fall acoustic tour, which gets underway on September 29 in Livermore, California. Get the dates. Meanwhile, Browne's current tour is set to wrap up August 29-30 in San Diego.

QUAID ROBS CRADLE!  62-year-old actor Dennis Quaid is apparently dating a 30-year-old model. Meanwhile, Quaid's ex filed for divorce for the second time in June. Quaid was previously married to Meg Ryan and actress P.J. Soles. Get the details.

RAMEN IN JAIL! Cigarettes as the underground "currency" of those behind bars, have apparently been replaced by ramen noodles! At an unnamed U.S. state prison, ramen was observed being traded for other items like toiletries and candy, as well as cleaning and other services, and as "cash" in card games. I wonder what the most popular flavor is! Get the tasty details.

TUESDAVE!

The answer to today's FBPQ is: Road House.

Today is Ride The Wind Day.

THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1962: John Lennon marries a pregnant Cynthia Powell.
1964: The Beatles play the Hollywood Bowl.
1965: The Beatles' second film, Help! has its US premiere in New York City.
1966: The Beatles again play New York's Shea Stadium.
1968: Ringo becomes the first band member to temporarily leave The Beatles.
2000: Kenny Loggins is awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

RESTING ARETHA! The Queen of Soul had to cancel several upcoming concerts due to doctor's orders to get some rest. She is scrapping two appearances at Radio City Music Hall, including a special honoring Tony Bennett's recent 90th birthday. Franklin hopes to return to the road in November. Get the prognosis.

HALL & OATES GET STAR! On Friday, September 2, Hall & Oates will get their star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The star will be located in front of the Musicians Institute. A live-stream of the festivities at will be made available at WalkOfFame.com. After that, the duo kicks off a road trip on September 3rd. Get more details.

HIGHEST PAID ACTRESS! Forbes is out with its annual highest paid actress list and coming in at a distant second place is Ghostbusters star Melissa McCarthy who earned an impressive $33 million in the last twelve months. Also in the top 10 include So who topped the list? Make your guess and then click here.

CELEBRITY SPLITSVILLE! Chris Rock's 20-year marriage is officially over. Get the ugly divorce details.
The pair, who separated in 2014, has two daughters ages 12 and 14.and a third daughter 8, who was never officially adopted but has been in the family since she was six months old.

CAT IN A HAT! If you enjoy torturing your cat by dressing it up in ridiculous costumes, here's another way to get a good laugh at the expense of your poor cat. Click here to check it out.

MANIC MONDAY!

The answer to today's FBPQ is: Blind Faith.

Today is Be An Angel Day, and National Tooth Fairy Day.

THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1956: Elvis begins shooting his first movie, Love Me Tender.
1962: Granada Television films The Beatles at the Cavern Club, then thought to be their very first filmed performance.
1968: Cynthia Lennon files for divorce one day before their sixth anniversary.
1969: The Beatles very last photo shoot as a group takes place on the lawn of John & Yoko's home in England.
1970: Elton John signs with Uni.
1985: Rick Nelson begins filming the PBS-TV special which will turn out to be his last TV appearance before his death in a plane crash.
1988: The TV documentary Aretha Franklin: Queen Of Soul airs on PBS.
2004: Al Dvorin, the announcer who coined the phrase "Elvis has left the building" is killed in a car crash.

WEEKEND BOX OFFICE! It was a big flop for Ben Hur which debuted at a pitiful fifth place at the box office over the weekend. Of course, the film had a lot to live up to since the 1959 original won 11 Oscars. Meanwhile, other subpar openings included War Dogs at #3 and Kubo and the Two Strings at #4. Click here for the rest of the rankings.

DEAD CELEB! Lou Pearlman, the music mogul who launched the careers of the Backstreet Boys, 'NSYNC and LFO, among others, died Friday in prison where he was serving a 25-year sentence. He was 62. No cause of death was revealed. Pearlman was convicted of fraud in 2008 in connection with a $300 million Ponzi scheme. Get the obit.

CORRECT WAY TO HOLD COFFEE MUG! This is a shocker. Click here to discover the scientifically correct way to hold your coffee mug. As for me, I'm too set in my ways to change.

FRIDAVE!

Today is National Aviation Day and National Potato Day.

THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1957: Pat Boone appears on the cover of Newsweek.
1968: The final episode of The Monkees airs on NBC-TV.
1969: Crosby, Stills, and Nash appear on the Dick Cavett Show.
1972: The musical variety show The Midnight Special, featuring DJ Wolfman Jack debuts on NBC.
1973: Kris Kristofferson marries Rita Coolidge.
1988: Elvis' hit "Hound Dog" is named the most played song in the first hundred years of the jukebox's existence.

BOB DYLAN MOVIE SERIES! A new Bob Dylan-themed movie series called Dylan on Film will take place September 21-24 at several locations in Tulsa. The series will kick off with the premiere screening of a 10th anniversary edition of Martin Scorsese's 2005 documentary No Direction Home at the University of Tulsa's Lorton Performance Center. Get more Dylan details.

AMBER HEARD'S DONATION! Amber Heard says she will donate her $7 million divorce divorce settlement from Johnny Depp to two charities. It will be divided equally between the American Civil Liberties Union, with a particular focus to stop violence against women, and the Children's Hospital of Los Angeles, for whom she volunteers. Get the donation details.

BRADY BUNCH HOUSE BURGLARIZED! The famous L.A. house used in the exterior shots of The Brady Bunch TV series was broken into on Wednesday. The elderly owner of the home heard the break in and turned on the lights only to see two guys run away. Apparently nothing was taken and the would be thieves were not caught. Get the report.

POKEMON OLYMPICS! What would Olympic events be if the participants were Pokemon characters? Click here to find out.

THURSDAVE!

Today is Bad Poetry Day.

THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1962: The Beatles perform a gig notable only as the first time Ringo plays with the band.
1964: The Beatles arrive in San Francisco for the start of their first full US tour.
1969: The Woodstock Music and Art Fair comes to a close.
1969: While filming Ned Kelly, Mick Jagger is hit by a stray bullet from a prop gun.
1977: Elvis' funeral is held at Graceland.
1982:  Liverpool names four of its streets for its native sons: John Lennon Drive, Paul McCartney Way, George Harrison Close and Ringo Starr Drive.

NEW MOVIES IN THEATERS! New flicks to check out as of tomorrow include War Dogs (R), Imperium (R) and the remake of Ben-Hur. I have an aversion to remakes of the classics so I doubt if I will ever see Ben-Hur 2016 in order to keep my thoughts of the original intact. Click here for the rest of the new stuff.

McCARTNEY BACK TO CAPITOL! Paul McCartney has gotten back with Capitol Records, The Beatles' first U.S. label. The agreement spans from the 1970 McCartney album through his most recent release, 2013's New. Sir Paul says  "Not only was Capitol my first U.S. record label, but the first record I ever bought was Gene Vincent's 'Be-Bop-a-Lula' on the Capitol label." Get more McCartney!

DEAD DIRECTOR! Arthur Hiller, best known for directing the 1970 flick Love Story starring Ryan O'Neal, died Wednesday of natural causes. He also directed numerous episodes of TV series, including Perry Mason, Alfred Hitchcock Presents and The Rifleman. Hiller was 92. Get the obit.

CROSBY TOUR KICK-OFF! David Crosby's latest solo album, Lighthouse will be released in Ocotber. And ahead of the release, he'll kick off a new North American tour tonight in South Orange, New Jersey. Click here for the dates.

UNHAPPY MEAL! McDonald's has pulled those "Step-it" fitness trackers from its Happy Meals. They were a part of campaign to get kids moving. But apparently kids have been getting rashes from wearing them. Get the scratchy details.

WEDNESDAY!

Today is National Thrift Shop Day.

THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1960: The Beatles begin the first of forty-eight nights playing in Hamburg.
1972: Gladys Knight appears as a contestant on The Dating Game.
1977: Thousands of fans crowd Memphis and Graceland to mourn Levis.
1984: Elton John announces his upcoming retirement. It never happens.
1992: Wayne Newton files for bankruptcy, claiming debts of over $20 million.
1998: Carlos Santana is awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
2004: Dan Fogelberg reveals that he is battling advanced prostate cancer.

GOING GAGA! It's official: Lady Gaga will star in a remake of A Star Is Born, which will be her first feature film lead role. The original A Star Is Born, released in 1937, was remade in 1954, with James Mason and Judy Garland, and again in 1976, with Barbra Streisand and Kris Kristofferson. Get the details.

CRUISE TO THE EDGE! After their current tour wraps, Yes will get ready for the 2017 Cruise to the Edge fan cruise next February. Other artists set to cruise include Kansas, ex-Genesis guitarist Steve Hackett, Asia frontman John Wetton, and former Yes/Moody Blues keyboardist Patrick Moraz. Get more details.

GRACELAND THEME PARK! Graceland has plans to open a huge, state-of-the-art entertainment complex next spring called Elvis: Past, Present & Future. It will feature attractions and museums focusing on Elvis' career and cars, an exhibit about Sam Phillips, a soundstage for performances, themed restaurants and retail shops. Click here for more details.

RINGO GREAT GRANDFATHER! Ringo Starr's granddaughter Tatia Starkey and her boyfriend welcomed a baby boy on Sunday. Tatia's dad is Ringo's oldest son, Zak. Ringo is now the first member of The Beatles to become a great-granddad. Get the glowing details.

ATHLETES vs ANIMALS! With the Olympics still going on, how about a comparison of humans versus animals in various Olympic events? Click here for an info-graphic

TUESDAVE!

Today is the 39th anniversary of Elvis. It's also National Tell A Joke Day.

THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1957: Buddy Holly & The Crickets become the first white rock act to play the the Apollo Theater.
1962: Brian Epstein fires Pete Best with no clear explanation and no other members present.
1968: The Jackson Five play their first official live gig at the Forum in Los Angeles.
1969: The Debbie Reynolds Show premieres on CBS.
1977: Elvis dies at his Graceland mansion.
1983: Paul Simon marries Carrie Fisher.

CELEBRITY BIRTHDAY! Happy birthday Madonna turns 58 today. And to celebrate, LOVE magazine will feature her on the cover of their collector's issue coming out on September 19 to coincide with London Fashion Week. Click here to get a  preview of the cover.

CELEBRITY STALKER! A 25-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly stalking Kendall Jenner at her Hollywood Hills home Sunday night. The dude was arrested and booked for stalking. Bail was set at $180,000. Get the police report.

DWTS RETURNS! The new season of Dancing with the Stars kicks off September 12th and rumor has it that show is trying to get an athlete who's competing in Rio to be one of the celebrity contestants. Meanwhile, Bill Clinton, who is normally asked every year to compete, wasn't asked this year due to the election and everything. Get a sneak peek.

KEYBOARD QUESTIONS! Have you ever wondered why the letters on a keyboard are placed where they are? Click here to get enlightened.

POKEMON GO HELMET! If you are obsessed with Pokemon Go, but find it a hassle to keep straining your neck to constantly look at your phone, now there's a special helmet to make your hunting a little bit easier. Click here to see how it works

MONDAY, MONDAVE!

Today is Relaxation Day. Today is my kind of day!

THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1956: "Colonel" Tom Parker, becomes "special adviser" to Elvis.
1958: Buddy Holly marries Maria Elena Santiago.
1965: The Beatles play Shea Stadium.
1969: The Woodstock Music and Art Fair begins in Bethel, NY.
1980: George Harrison's autobiography I Me Mine -- the first by any Beatle -- hits the shelves.
1980: John Lennon begins recording his "comeback" album, Double Fantasy.

WEEKEND BOX OFFICE! Suicide Squad grilled Sausage Party over the weekend to remain the box office champion. Meanwhile, Disney's remake of Pete's Dragon premiered in the third spot while Florence Foster Jenkins debuted in eighth. Click here for the rest of the rankings. I spent most of my weekend bingeing on the Alfred Hitchcock Hour.

ADELE HALF TIME NO SHOW! It appears that Adele will not be headlining the 2017 Super Bowl halftime show after all. She was asked to do it, but passed. However, halftime show sponsor Pepsi denies ever making Adele an "official" offer. She was just one of several artists that they talked to. Adele fans, click here for the disappointing details.

DEAD CELEB! Barbara Gibb, the mother of the Bee Gees' Barry, Robin, Maurice and Andy Gibb, has died. She and her husband Hugh, a bandleader whom she married in 1944, managed their sons' early music career. Barbara Gibb was 95. Get the obit.

NEW DOOBIES ALBUM! It's been six years since the last Doobie Brothers album, but frontman Tom Johnston says his band hopes to release a new album before the end of this year. Meanwhile, the group's current tour continues into mid-November. Click here for the itinerary.

RAMPAGING DEPP! A video has surfaced that allegedly shows Johnny Depp arguing with his estranged wife Amber Heard months before she was awarded a temporary domestic violence restraining order and filed for divorce. The clip appears to show Depp yelling and throwing a wine bottle in a kitchen. Click here to watch the video obtained by TMZ. (WARNING: Kind of Gr***ic Language!!!)

MOSQUITO MYTHS DEBUNKED! Click here to explore nine fascinating facts and fallacies about the lowly mosquito.

FRIDAY!

Today is Middle Child's Day. I'm the oldest of five so I'll have to call up my sister and remind her.

THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1957: Frankie Lymon leaves The Teenagers for a solo career.
1960: Pete Best is hired as the Beatles' new drummer.
1965: Jefferson Airplane make their stage debut at The Matrix in San Francisco.
1967: Fleetwood Mac makes their stage debut at the National Jazz and Blues Festival in Windsor, England.
1970: At Harvard, Janis Joplin performs what would be her final concert.
1994: The 25th Anniversary Woodstock concert, "Woodstock '94," is held in Saugerties, NY.

ELVIS WEEK! The 2016 edition of Elvis Week kicked off Wednesday, but the biggest highlights are yet to come. Today's events include "Elvis 101" and a concert dubbed The Sound and Soul of Memphis. Tomorrow, an auction will feature nearly 200 Elvis-related collectibles up for bid, including Elvis' 1935 birth record, clothing, jewelry, film memorabilia and more. Get the details.


BEATNIK BUBBLETOP! Check out one man's cool car creation which he fashioned out of his love for classic bubbletops. Click here for a video walk-around. My favorite bubbletop car was the 1961 Chevy Impala.

THURSDAVE!

Today is Presidential Joke Day and Son And Daughter Day.

THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1963: The Kingston Trio are the "mystery guests" on What's My Line?.
1964: The Beatles' film, A Hard Day's Night premieres in New York City.
1966: The Beatles fly to Chicago to begin their last world tour and give a press conference at the Astor Towers Hotel at which John Lennon attempts to apologize for his recent "bigger than Jesus" remarks
1972: The mayor of San Antonio declares today "Cheech and Chong Day."
1973: Henry McCullough and Denny Seiwell both quit Wings.
1986: Thanks to MTV, six vintage albums by The Monkees re-enter the Billboard album charts.
1999: KISS is awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

NEW MOVIES IN THEATERS! If you're thinking about taking in a movie this weekend, new stuff to check out includes the family friendly remake of Pete's Dragon, Sausage Party (R) and Anthropoid (R). Click here to see what else is new.

BIG SCREEN BUBLE! Michael Buble's concert film, Michael Buble -- Tour Stop 148, will hit the big screen in select theaters for one night only on September 27. It will also feature a special Q&A in which he talks about his motivation for making the film as well as his music and life on the road. Click here for more.


RINGO & PAUL ON TOUR? Following Ringo's recent comments that he'd tour with Paul McCartney "tomorrow" if they could, Paul McCartney says he's not so keen on the notion. McCartney talks about that and more in the next issue of Rolling Stone. Get a preview.

THE 6TH BEATLE! A new documentary about Sam Leach, who served as The Beatles' agent during their Liverpool years will premiere during the 2016 Toronto International Film Festival next month. The movie includes interviews with Pete Best, Beatles session drummer Andy White and official Fab Four biographer Mark Lewisohn, among many others. Click here for the details.

VISIONS OF THE FUTURE! Check out what people in 1962 thought the future would be like in 1975. Some of them have actually come true. Click here to go back in time.

WEDNESDAVE!

Today is Lazy Day and National S'mores Day. I tried to find a picture of a Ramen s'more but apparently nobody has invented it yet.

THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1959: Four members of the Platters are arrested for"aiding and abetting prostitution, 1970: Jim Morrison goes on trial in Miami for allegedly exposed himself onstage. 1976: Elton John begins his record-breaking 10-night run at Madison Square Garden.
1987: A Chorus Line celebrates a historic 5,000th performance.
2004: Charlie Watts reveals that he is getting treatment for throat cancer, which eventually goes into remission.

EAGLE FLIES SOLO! On September 23, Timothy B. Schmit will release his latest solo album, Leap of Faith. Regarding his new album, Schmit says "Although this project took some time to complete, this is what I came up with. This is who I am. This is a Leap of Faith." Leap here.

CELEBRITY SPLITS-VILLE! John Mellencamp and Christie Brinkley have called it quits. Due to the heavy career obligations on both sides, it was impossible to maintain the relationship. But using the popular cliche, they promised to "remain best of friends." Get the dirty details.

PET FRIENDLY CITIES! According to WalletHub's unscientific poll, the most pet friendly city in America is Orlando. To determine pet friendliness, the website looked at stuff like the average price of vet care, how many vets per population, and proximity to pet-friendly parks and businesses. New York City fared the worst. Scratch here for the details.

WILD WEST MYTHS BUSTED! Get educated about the real wild west. Not the myths you've come to believe through the movies. Click here to "Go West, young man!" Or woman.

CAT OLYMPICS 2016! I don't know about you but I have no interest in watching any Olympic events. But the Cat Olympics is far more interesting. Click here for a short video highlighting some of the events.

TUESDAVE!

Today is Book Lovers Day and Chinese Valentine Day.

THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1963: Manfred Mann plays their first gig at London's Marquee Club.
1966: James Brown is the one and only musical guest on Ready Steady Go!
1967: "Yesterday" by the Beatles becomes the most-covered song of all time with 446 recorded versions.
1969: The Jackson 5 signs with Motown.
1970: Blood Sweat & Tears are nominated for a record 11 awards but only win 3.
1994: The Supremes are awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
1997: Paul McCartney is made a Knight by Queen Elizabeth II.

CLAPTON'S FISH STORY! Eric Clapton was fishing in Iceland over the weekend and landed the largest salmon caught all summer in the Vatnsdalsá River, famous for its large salmon. The fish was three and a half feet long and weighed 28 pounds. Click here to weigh in.

MUPPETS PERFORM! More than 40 years after their first appearance on The Muppet Show, Dr. Teeth and the Electric Mayhem have finally made their "live" debut. They opened for Third Eye Blind, Chance the Rapper and Lionel Richie at the Outside Lands Festival in San Francisco on Saturday. Click here to watch the performance.

NO POKEMON PARKING! The owner of a Virginia pizza joint is fed up with playing Pokémon Go in his parking lot. He says they're hurting his business by taking up parking spots but not buying anything because they're playing the game. He says the adults are the worst offenders to which he says "act your age." Get more insults here.

MORNING STIFFNESS! Today we try to answer the question nobody asked: Why do we wake up stiff in the morning? Get the fascinating (if boring) answer and find out what you can do to lessen the pain of waking up.

MONDAY MANIA!

Today is Sneak Zucchini Onto Your Neighbor's Porch Day. And hope he finds it before the rodents do.

THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1960:Decca Records in England refuses to release Ray Peterson's latest single, "Tell Laura I Love Her,"  which they felt was "too tasteless and vulgar for the English sensibility."
1969: The photo shoot for the cover for Abbey Road takes place. Paul picks the cover out of six shots.
1975: Hank Williams, Jr. falls 500 feet down Ajax Mountain near Missoula, MT.
1986: David Crosby is released from prison after serving only eight months of his original five-year sentence for cocaine and firearms possession.

WEEKEND BOX OFFICE RECORD! Suicide Squad, the DC supervillain film, opened in first place with an estimated $135.1 million, the biggest total ever for an August debut, eclipsing Guardians of the Galaxy two years ago. Meanwhile, last weeks top flick, Jason Bourne, finished in second place while Nine Lives opened in sixth. Click here for the rest of the rankings.

THEY COULD'VE WORKED IT OUT! Ringo Starr said in a recent interview that if all of his old band mates were still living, he believes that The Beatles would be touring today. Check out the interview. Meanwhile, Ringo and his All Starr Band have added more dates to their schedule. They also Japan and South Korea in October and November. Get the itinerary.

PURPLE RAIN RE-RELEASED! Vinyl has been making a comeback for years so why not cassettes?Purple Rain, the iconic Prince album from the movie of the same name, will be re-released on cassette this Friday. It will also be available on vinyl next month. And it won't stop there Five additional album's from Prince's catalog is getting the vinyl and cassette reissue treatment before the end of the year. Get more.

COUPLES THAT DRINK TOGETHER...stay married longer? Sharing a nice bottle of wine or enjoying an after-work cocktail together could be the secret to a lasting marriage. A recent study found that couples who both drink have a higher chance of a happy marriage over the longer term. Have a sip and click here.

FIRST OLYMPICS FAST FACTS! Have you been watching any coverage of the Olympics? I haven't had a desire to watch any of it. But I am fascinated by weird facts. So here are some bizarre tales from the very first modern Olympics from 1896. Click here for some fascinating facts.

FRIDAVE!

It's Friday fill-in for Keith today. Terrie B ins in for me this afternoon.

Today is Work Like A Dog Day.

THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1957: Bandstand, goes national, broadcast on ABC as American Bandstand.
1965: Jan & Dean's debut movie, Easy Come, Easy Go, is canceled Berry breaks his leg on the set..
1975: Stevie Wonder signs the largest contract for a single artist in history: $13 million for Motown.
1980: The Osmonds officially disband.
1981: Olivia Newton-John is awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame.
1983: David Crosby is sentenced to eight years for cocaine and firearms possession.

MICHAEL & THE MONKEES! Big news for Monkees fans! Michael Nesmith will join Micky Dolenz and Peter Tork for the first and possibly only time during their 50th anniversary tour at their show tonight in Monterey, California. Get the details. Meanwhile, the 2016 U.S. leg of The Monkees' 50th anniversary trek runs through November 20th.

REVOLVER ANNIVERSARY! Today marks the 50th anniversary of the U.K. release of The Beatles' Revolver. It hit America three days later. It was the last album The Beatles released before they retired from touring, and the Fab Four soon would return to the studio to start work on Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band. Get the details.

AMERICAN PIE! A remastered version of Don McLean's 1971 album American Pie was reissued on vinyl recently for the first time since its original release. Don McLean will hit the road next week on his American Troubadour Tour. Get the itinerary.

BOAT ON WHEELS! It's not the same as the Amphi-Car because it doesn't actually act as a boat. Check out this concept built back in 1953. Click here to check it out!

THURSDAVE!

Today is U.S. Coast Guard Day.

THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1957: The Everly Brothers perform "Wake Up Little Susie," on the Ed Sullivan Show.
1958: Billboard combines its Sales, Jukebox, and DJ charts to to form the "Billboard Hot 100."
1963: The Beatles first American chart hit when "From Me To You," debuts at #116.
1966: South Africa bans all Beatles music as a result of John Lennon's recent "bigger than Jesus" comments.
1970: Jim Morrison is arrested in Los Angeles for public drunkenness.

NEW MOVIES IN THEATERS! New stuff hitting the big screen tomorrow includes the family friendly Nine Lives (PG), Suicide Squad (PG-13) and Five Nights In Maine. Click here to get the rest of the new stuff.

CLINT'S COMMENTS! Clint Eastwood will be featured in the September issue of Esquire. In it he says he's not a fan of today's climate of political correctness. And as for for the presidential candidates, he says "both sides have made regrettable statements." He also reveals that despite his on-screen persona, he's actually shy around women. Get a preview.

CELEBRITY CAR CRASH! Kris Jenner was involved in a car accident in California yesterday. Apparently her Rolls was hit by another car that cut her off in traffic. Other than a minor injury to her hand, she is okay. Get the accident report.

HEALTH MYTHS BUSTED! We've all heard that eating carrots give you better vision. And that swimming too soon after eating will give you cramps. But how true are these long held beliefs? Click here to bust some famous health myths. Like the myth that organic food is better for you, and the truth about the five second rule.

WEDNESDAVE!

The answer to today's FBPQ is: The Doors and Crosby, Stills & Nash.

Today is National Watermelon Day.

THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1959: The Kingston Trio is featured on the cover of Life magazine.
1963: The Beatles play their last headlining gig at Liverpool's Cavern Club.
1971: Paul McCartney announces the formation of Wings.
1974: Jeff "Skunk" Baxter leaves Steely Dan to join the Doobie Brothers.
1999: Patsy Cline is awarded a posthumous star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

CELEBRITY BUN IN OVEN? Jennifer Lopez is not pregnant. Life & Style magazine apparently started the nasty little rumor that Lopez's 29 year old boyfriend knocked her up. A source claims he's been "been begging Lopez for a baby for years" but her rep says Lopez has no bun. Get the rumor quashed.

EVERLY BROTHERS DOCUMENTARY! A new documentary about The Everly Brothers, Harmonies from Heaven, will be released on September 9. The film tells the story of Don and Phil Everly, from their childhood success as stars of their father's radio show to their years as pop idols during the late 1950s and early 1960s, and beyond. Get the details.

BENNETT'S BIRTHDAY BASH! Tony Bennett turns 90 today and to celebrate, the Empire State Building will feature a light show tonight synced to some of his most popular songs. In addition, a star-studded party at 30 Rockefeller Plaza is planned featuring Lady Gaga and other celebrities. Get the details.

CHEAP TRICK REUNION? Bun E. Carlos says it's unlikely that Cheap Trick will ever get back together. His split from Cheap Trick came after a falling out with Robin Zander, and took the group to court when they stopped paying him the money he says he was owed as part of the terms of his exit from the band. Get the bitter details.

MICRO MINI CAR! Check out a car that you could be caught dead in. Click here for the video demo.

TUESDAVE!

The answer to today's FBPQ is: Gunsmoke.

Today is National Ice Cream Sandwich Day.

THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1956: Look magazine reports that Elvis is now receiving 3,000 fan letters a week.
1961: The Beatles begin a two-year stint at Liverpool's Cavern Club.
1962: Aretha Franklin makes her TV debut on American Bandstand.
1962: Robert Zimmerman has his name legally changed to Bob Dylan.
1971: Creedence Clearwater Revival embark on their last US tour.
1973: American Graffiti,premieres in Los Angeles.
1998: The Beatles win UK music magazine Mojo's "Favourite Recording Artist Of All Time."

DAVID CROSBY SOLO! David Crosby is set to release a new solo album this October. Lighthouse is a collection of stripped-down, delicate and introspective songs that showcases his guitar work and enhanced by his layered harmony vocals. My mom collects lighthouses so she might like the album. Or not. Watch a behind the scenes video of the making of the album.

STONES FILM! The Rolling Stones have debuted an official trailer for the upcoming concert film documenting the band's concert in Havana last March. The Rolling Stones: Havana Moon will premiere as a one-night-only screening at hundreds of theaters around the world on September 23. Get a sneak peek.

CELEBRITY CANCER! Sad news to report from Hollywood as Shannen Doherty has revealed that her breast cancer has spread. She was first diagnosed with breast cancer in February of 2015. She is currently undergoing chemo which will be followed by radiation treatments. Get the prognosis. A special interview airs tonight on Entertainment Tonight.

SMART PARKING SOLUTION! Watch how one innovative guy solved his tight parking problem. Click here to watch his amazing solution.

CELEBRITY SPLITS-VILLE! Josh Groban and Kat Dennings have called it quits after nearly two years of eternity together. The two began dating in October 2014 and shared a bond of nerdy interests that attracted them to each other. But apparently their Star Wars vs Star Trek debate eventually was too much. Click here for the aftermath.

WELCOME TO AUGUST! ALREADY?

The answer to today's FBPQ is: Rattlesnake hide.

Today is National Raspberry Cream Pie Day.

THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1958: Johnny Cash leaves Sun Records and signs with Columbia.
1960: Elvis is named "Public Enemy Number One" by the East Berlin newspaper Young World.
1966: Birmingham radio station WACI calls for the first "Beatles Burn-In," a bonfire of Beatles records to protest John Lennon's recent published comments that The Beatles were "bigger than Jesus."
1969: Carl Wilson is indicted for failing to perform his required community service hours, imposed upon him after he opposed the draft as a conscientious objector.
1971: The Concert For Bangla Desh is held at Madison Square Garden.
1971: The Sonny And Cher Comedy Hour premieres on TV.
1988: Cincinnati radio station WCVG becomes the first US all-Elvis radio station. The format lasts a year.

GARY ROSSINGTON UPDATE! Gary Rossington is resting at home following emergency heart surgery to repair a blockage in his heart. Rossington, the last surviving original member of  Lynyrd Skynyrd has battled a number of health issues in recent years, including a heart attack that he suffered last October. Get the prognosis. Meanwhile, Lynyrd Skynyrd will get back on the road this Thursday in The Woodlands, Texas.

WEEKEND BOX OFFICE! Jason Bourne, Matt Damon's first film in the Bourne franchise since 2007's The Bourne Ultimatum, opened in first place over the weekend, shoving Star Trek Beyond into second place. Meanwhile, Bad Moms debuted at #3. Click here for the rest of the rankings.

POOPER SCOOPER APP! A new service app called The Pooper, that promised on-demand dog-poo pickup for a small fee, has turned out to be (surprise) fake. People who visited The Pooper website were told that for $15 a month for two scoops per day, or $35 a month for unlimited scoops. Watch the fake video.