Monday, March 6, 2017

MONDAVE!

The answer to today's Moxie's Flashback Pop Quiz is: a tambourine.

Today is Dentist's Day and National Frozen Food Day.

THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1958 The Everly Brothers record "All I Have To Do Is Dream".
1964 Elvis' movie Kissin' Cousins is released.
1970 Charles Manson released the album "Lie" to raise money for his murder trial.
1973 John Lennon's visa extension is cancelled by the US Immigration Department.
1976 EMI Records re-issues twenty-three Beatles singles which had never been released as a 45 in the UK. All made the British chart.
1982 Dick Clark donated the podium from the original American Bandstand to the Smithsonian.
2000 Eric Clapton was inducted into The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame for the third time.

WEEKEND BOX! Logan was the top flick at the weekend box office, and was Fox's third biggest international opening ever, trailing only X-Men: Days of Future Past and Avatar. Meanwhile, Get Out, dropped to second place followed by The Shack debuting in third. Click here for the rest of the rankings.

CELEBRITY BIRTH! It's a girl for Natalie Portman! Portman and her husband welcomed Amalia on February 22. The couple is also parents to a 5-year-old son. Meanwhile, last February 25, Portman, who was nominated for a Best Actress Oscar for Jackie, was unable to attend because of her pregnancy. Get the glowing report.

CELEBRITY WEDDING BELLS! For those who care, we finally have confirmation from Adele herself that she is indeed married. During a recent concert in Australia, she seemingly confirmed that she and her longtime boyfriend have tied the knot. However, it's still not known when they got hitched. Get the report.

ELVIS COMPLEX! A new $45 million complex dedicated to Elvis was unveiled last Thursday. "Elvis Presley's Memphis" is a 200,000-square-foot-campus across the street from his Graceland estate. Also set to open soon is an exhibition focused on Sam Phillips. It all coincides with this year being the 40th anniversary of Elvis' death in August. Get more details.

DOGS WEARING PANTS! If dogs wore pants, would they wear them on their hind legs only? Or would the wear them on all four legs? Click here to join the debate.