Tuesday, September 20, 2016

TUESDAVE!

Today is National Punch Day.

THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1969: John Lennon announces privately to the rest of the Beatles that he will be leaving the band.
1970: In Miami, Jim Morrison of the Doors is sentenced to six months hard labor and a fine of $500 for allegedly exposing himself at a show in Coconut Grove, FL. The verdict will still be on appeal when
1971: Peter Frampton leaves Humble Pie for a solo career.
1976: The Captain & Tennille comedy show debuts on TV.
1983: Jimmy Page, Jeff Beck, Steve Winwood, Eric Clapton, John Paul Jones, Charlie Watts and Kenney Jones perform at the first ARMS concert in London, a benefit for Ronnie Lane, now fighting MS.
1994: The Temptations are awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
2004: Billy Joel is awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

CELEBRITY SPLITSVILLE! Angelina Jolie has apparently filed for divorce from Brad Pitt. The couple has been married for just over two years, an eternity in Hollywood. Jolie is asking for physical custody of their six children and has requested that Pitt get visitation and joint legal custody. Get the dirty details.

ICON STING! Sting will be named BMI Icon at this year's BMI London Awards in October. Sting is also being celebrated for his work as "an actor, author activist and a humanitarian." Get the details. Meanwhile, his new album, 57th and 9th, is due November 11. It's his first collection of original material in 13 years.

BEATLES DOC ON DVD! The Beatles: Eight Days a Week -- The Touring Years, premiered in theaters and on Hulu last week, but come November 18, it will be available on DVD and Blu-Ray. DVD, Blu-ray and deluxe editions are available for pre-order now. Click here for the details.

CELEBRITY SUE-AGE! Jim Carrey has been sued for wrongful death by the husband of his late girlfriend, who committed suicide last year. The lawsuit claims Carrey illegally obtained and provided the drugs that killed Cathriona White. Her death at the age of 30 was ruled an overdose of prescription drugs, including Ambien and oxycodone. Get the dirty details.

INACTIVE AGING ADULTS! According to a recent study, 31 million Americans 50 and over are inactive beyond the basic movements needed for daily life activities. The CDC notes that people are more at risk of chronic disease as they age, and recommends 150 minutes each week of moderate to vigorous physical activity, for at least 10 minutes at a time. Does walking back and forth to the coffee maker count? Click here to get physical.

A DAY AT THE DOG PARK! Check out a dog that goes berzerk when he realizes that his owner is taking him to the dog park. Click here for the video and watch the hilarity ensue.