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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.
