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.
