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.
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