TUESDAVE!

Today is Book Lovers Day and Chinese Valentine Day.

THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1963: Manfred Mann plays their first gig at London's Marquee Club.
1966: James Brown is the one and only musical guest on Ready Steady Go!
1967: "Yesterday" by the Beatles becomes the most-covered song of all time with 446 recorded versions.
1969: The Jackson 5 signs with Motown.
1970: Blood Sweat & Tears are nominated for a record 11 awards but only win 3.
1994: The Supremes are awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
1997: Paul McCartney is made a Knight by Queen Elizabeth II.

CLAPTON'S FISH STORY! Eric Clapton was fishing in Iceland over the weekend and landed the largest salmon caught all summer in the Vatnsdalsá River, famous for its large salmon. The fish was three and a half feet long and weighed 28 pounds. Click here to weigh in.

MUPPETS PERFORM! More than 40 years after their first appearance on The Muppet Show, Dr. Teeth and the Electric Mayhem have finally made their "live" debut. They opened for Third Eye Blind, Chance the Rapper and Lionel Richie at the Outside Lands Festival in San Francisco on Saturday. Click here to watch the performance.

NO POKEMON PARKING! The owner of a Virginia pizza joint is fed up with playing Pokémon Go in his parking lot. He says they're hurting his business by taking up parking spots but not buying anything because they're playing the game. He says the adults are the worst offenders to which he says "act your age." Get more insults here.

MORNING STIFFNESS! Today we try to answer the question nobody asked: Why do we wake up stiff in the morning? Get the fascinating (if boring) answer and find out what you can do to lessen the pain of waking up.

MONDAY MANIA!

Today is Sneak Zucchini Onto Your Neighbor's Porch Day. And hope he finds it before the rodents do.

THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1960:Decca Records in England refuses to release Ray Peterson's latest single, "Tell Laura I Love Her,"  which they felt was "too tasteless and vulgar for the English sensibility."
1969: The photo shoot for the cover for Abbey Road takes place. Paul picks the cover out of six shots.
1975: Hank Williams, Jr. falls 500 feet down Ajax Mountain near Missoula, MT.
1986: David Crosby is released from prison after serving only eight months of his original five-year sentence for cocaine and firearms possession.

WEEKEND BOX OFFICE RECORD! Suicide Squad, the DC supervillain film, opened in first place with an estimated $135.1 million, the biggest total ever for an August debut, eclipsing Guardians of the Galaxy two years ago. Meanwhile, last weeks top flick, Jason Bourne, finished in second place while Nine Lives opened in sixth. Click here for the rest of the rankings.

THEY COULD'VE WORKED IT OUT! Ringo Starr said in a recent interview that if all of his old band mates were still living, he believes that The Beatles would be touring today. Check out the interview. Meanwhile, Ringo and his All Starr Band have added more dates to their schedule. They also Japan and South Korea in October and November. Get the itinerary.

PURPLE RAIN RE-RELEASED! Vinyl has been making a comeback for years so why not cassettes?Purple Rain, the iconic Prince album from the movie of the same name, will be re-released on cassette this Friday. It will also be available on vinyl next month. And it won't stop there Five additional album's from Prince's catalog is getting the vinyl and cassette reissue treatment before the end of the year. Get more.

COUPLES THAT DRINK TOGETHER...stay married longer? Sharing a nice bottle of wine or enjoying an after-work cocktail together could be the secret to a lasting marriage. A recent study found that couples who both drink have a higher chance of a happy marriage over the longer term. Have a sip and click here.

FIRST OLYMPICS FAST FACTS! Have you been watching any coverage of the Olympics? I haven't had a desire to watch any of it. But I am fascinated by weird facts. So here are some bizarre tales from the very first modern Olympics from 1896. Click here for some fascinating facts.

FRIDAVE!

It's Friday fill-in for Keith today. Terrie B ins in for me this afternoon.

Today is Work Like A Dog Day.

THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1957: Bandstand, goes national, broadcast on ABC as American Bandstand.
1965: Jan & Dean's debut movie, Easy Come, Easy Go, is canceled Berry breaks his leg on the set..
1975: Stevie Wonder signs the largest contract for a single artist in history: $13 million for Motown.
1980: The Osmonds officially disband.
1981: Olivia Newton-John is awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame.
1983: David Crosby is sentenced to eight years for cocaine and firearms possession.

MICHAEL & THE MONKEES! Big news for Monkees fans! Michael Nesmith will join Micky Dolenz and Peter Tork for the first and possibly only time during their 50th anniversary tour at their show tonight in Monterey, California. Get the details. Meanwhile, the 2016 U.S. leg of The Monkees' 50th anniversary trek runs through November 20th.

REVOLVER ANNIVERSARY! Today marks the 50th anniversary of the U.K. release of The Beatles' Revolver. It hit America three days later. It was the last album The Beatles released before they retired from touring, and the Fab Four soon would return to the studio to start work on Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band. Get the details.

AMERICAN PIE! A remastered version of Don McLean's 1971 album American Pie was reissued on vinyl recently for the first time since its original release. Don McLean will hit the road next week on his American Troubadour Tour. Get the itinerary.

BOAT ON WHEELS! It's not the same as the Amphi-Car because it doesn't actually act as a boat. Check out this concept built back in 1953. Click here to check it out!

THURSDAVE!

Today is U.S. Coast Guard Day.

THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1957: The Everly Brothers perform "Wake Up Little Susie," on the Ed Sullivan Show.
1958: Billboard combines its Sales, Jukebox, and DJ charts to to form the "Billboard Hot 100."
1963: The Beatles first American chart hit when "From Me To You," debuts at #116.
1966: South Africa bans all Beatles music as a result of John Lennon's recent "bigger than Jesus" comments.
1970: Jim Morrison is arrested in Los Angeles for public drunkenness.

NEW MOVIES IN THEATERS! New stuff hitting the big screen tomorrow includes the family friendly Nine Lives (PG), Suicide Squad (PG-13) and Five Nights In Maine. Click here to get the rest of the new stuff.

CLINT'S COMMENTS! Clint Eastwood will be featured in the September issue of Esquire. In it he says he's not a fan of today's climate of political correctness. And as for for the presidential candidates, he says "both sides have made regrettable statements." He also reveals that despite his on-screen persona, he's actually shy around women. Get a preview.

CELEBRITY CAR CRASH! Kris Jenner was involved in a car accident in California yesterday. Apparently her Rolls was hit by another car that cut her off in traffic. Other than a minor injury to her hand, she is okay. Get the accident report.

HEALTH MYTHS BUSTED! We've all heard that eating carrots give you better vision. And that swimming too soon after eating will give you cramps. But how true are these long held beliefs? Click here to bust some famous health myths. Like the myth that organic food is better for you, and the truth about the five second rule.

WEDNESDAVE!

The answer to today's FBPQ is: The Doors and Crosby, Stills & Nash.

Today is National Watermelon Day.

THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1959: The Kingston Trio is featured on the cover of Life magazine.
1963: The Beatles play their last headlining gig at Liverpool's Cavern Club.
1971: Paul McCartney announces the formation of Wings.
1974: Jeff "Skunk" Baxter leaves Steely Dan to join the Doobie Brothers.
1999: Patsy Cline is awarded a posthumous star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

CELEBRITY BUN IN OVEN? Jennifer Lopez is not pregnant. Life & Style magazine apparently started the nasty little rumor that Lopez's 29 year old boyfriend knocked her up. A source claims he's been "been begging Lopez for a baby for years" but her rep says Lopez has no bun. Get the rumor quashed.

EVERLY BROTHERS DOCUMENTARY! A new documentary about The Everly Brothers, Harmonies from Heaven, will be released on September 9. The film tells the story of Don and Phil Everly, from their childhood success as stars of their father's radio show to their years as pop idols during the late 1950s and early 1960s, and beyond. Get the details.

BENNETT'S BIRTHDAY BASH! Tony Bennett turns 90 today and to celebrate, the Empire State Building will feature a light show tonight synced to some of his most popular songs. In addition, a star-studded party at 30 Rockefeller Plaza is planned featuring Lady Gaga and other celebrities. Get the details.

CHEAP TRICK REUNION? Bun E. Carlos says it's unlikely that Cheap Trick will ever get back together. His split from Cheap Trick came after a falling out with Robin Zander, and took the group to court when they stopped paying him the money he says he was owed as part of the terms of his exit from the band. Get the bitter details.

MICRO MINI CAR! Check out a car that you could be caught dead in. Click here for the video demo.

TUESDAVE!

The answer to today's FBPQ is: Gunsmoke.

Today is National Ice Cream Sandwich Day.

THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1956: Look magazine reports that Elvis is now receiving 3,000 fan letters a week.
1961: The Beatles begin a two-year stint at Liverpool's Cavern Club.
1962: Aretha Franklin makes her TV debut on American Bandstand.
1962: Robert Zimmerman has his name legally changed to Bob Dylan.
1971: Creedence Clearwater Revival embark on their last US tour.
1973: American Graffiti,premieres in Los Angeles.
1998: The Beatles win UK music magazine Mojo's "Favourite Recording Artist Of All Time."

DAVID CROSBY SOLO! David Crosby is set to release a new solo album this October. Lighthouse is a collection of stripped-down, delicate and introspective songs that showcases his guitar work and enhanced by his layered harmony vocals. My mom collects lighthouses so she might like the album. Or not. Watch a behind the scenes video of the making of the album.

STONES FILM! The Rolling Stones have debuted an official trailer for the upcoming concert film documenting the band's concert in Havana last March. The Rolling Stones: Havana Moon will premiere as a one-night-only screening at hundreds of theaters around the world on September 23. Get a sneak peek.

CELEBRITY CANCER! Sad news to report from Hollywood as Shannen Doherty has revealed that her breast cancer has spread. She was first diagnosed with breast cancer in February of 2015. She is currently undergoing chemo which will be followed by radiation treatments. Get the prognosis. A special interview airs tonight on Entertainment Tonight.

SMART PARKING SOLUTION! Watch how one innovative guy solved his tight parking problem. Click here to watch his amazing solution.

CELEBRITY SPLITS-VILLE! Josh Groban and Kat Dennings have called it quits after nearly two years of eternity together. The two began dating in October 2014 and shared a bond of nerdy interests that attracted them to each other. But apparently their Star Wars vs Star Trek debate eventually was too much. Click here for the aftermath.

WELCOME TO AUGUST! ALREADY?

The answer to today's FBPQ is: Rattlesnake hide.

Today is National Raspberry Cream Pie Day.

THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1958: Johnny Cash leaves Sun Records and signs with Columbia.
1960: Elvis is named "Public Enemy Number One" by the East Berlin newspaper Young World.
1966: Birmingham radio station WACI calls for the first "Beatles Burn-In," a bonfire of Beatles records to protest John Lennon's recent published comments that The Beatles were "bigger than Jesus."
1969: Carl Wilson is indicted for failing to perform his required community service hours, imposed upon him after he opposed the draft as a conscientious objector.
1971: The Concert For Bangla Desh is held at Madison Square Garden.
1971: The Sonny And Cher Comedy Hour premieres on TV.
1988: Cincinnati radio station WCVG becomes the first US all-Elvis radio station. The format lasts a year.

GARY ROSSINGTON UPDATE! Gary Rossington is resting at home following emergency heart surgery to repair a blockage in his heart. Rossington, the last surviving original member of  Lynyrd Skynyrd has battled a number of health issues in recent years, including a heart attack that he suffered last October. Get the prognosis. Meanwhile, Lynyrd Skynyrd will get back on the road this Thursday in The Woodlands, Texas.

WEEKEND BOX OFFICE! Jason Bourne, Matt Damon's first film in the Bourne franchise since 2007's The Bourne Ultimatum, opened in first place over the weekend, shoving Star Trek Beyond into second place. Meanwhile, Bad Moms debuted at #3. Click here for the rest of the rankings.

POOPER SCOOPER APP! A new service app called The Pooper, that promised on-demand dog-poo pickup for a small fee, has turned out to be (surprise) fake. People who visited The Pooper website were told that for $15 a month for two scoops per day, or $35 a month for unlimited scoops. Watch the fake video.