TUESDAVE!

Today is Defy Superstition Day, Fortune Cookie Day, National Peanut Day, Positive Thinking Day and Uncle Sam Day.

THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1959: While he is stationed in Germany, Elvis meets his future wife, Priscilla.
1960: The FCC bans "payola," the practice of paying DJs for playing songs.
1963: Barbra Streisand marries Elliot Gould.
1965: The ill-fated variety program The Steve Lawrence Show debuts on CBS-TV.
1965: The Beatles win their first Grammys, for Best New Artist and Best Album (for A Hard Day's Night).
1969: John Lennon debuts the Plastic Ono Band at the Rock & Roll Revival Show in Toronto.
1982: David Bowie begins filming his role in Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence.
1993: Max Weinberg debuts as bandleader for Late Night With Conan O'Brien.
2005: Jimi Hendrix' boyhood home in Seattle is saved from destruction.
2008: Come Dancing, a musical devoted to the music of the Kinks, opens in London.

MIKE LOVE BOOK! Mike Love's new book Good Vibrations: My Life as a Beach Boy, is out today. In the book, Love insists that he is not a bad guy, and is more of a team player in the group. While members of Team Love may be gratified to hear his side of the Beach Boys story, members of Team Wilson will have a chance to hear Brian's when his memoir, I Am Brian Wilson, arrives in October. Get the details.

DWTS SHOCKER! Monday night's season premiere of Dancing With The Stars was interrupted by shouts of protesters, including two men who rushed the dance floor during the judges' critique of beleaguered U.S. Olympic swimmer Ryan Lochte. Click here to watch the shocking video as the fiends are taken down by security.

STONES BOXED! A forthcoming Rolling Stones box set, The Rolling Stones in Mono will span the group's releases from 1964 through 1969, and will include a collection of non-LP singles and EP tracks on a disc titled Stray Cats. The set-will will be released on September 30. Get a preview.


ROY ORBISON ANTHOLOGY! A new anthology set, Roy Orbison--The Ultimate Collection will be released next month. The set includes 26 tracks spanning  the early 1950s through his comeback with The Traveling Wilburys and his posthumous 1989 solo record Mystery Girl. Get details and the track listing.

OPTICAL ILLUSION FUN! Click here to waste some company and check out the 12 black dots illusion.

MONDAVE PT DEAUX!

Today is Chocolate Milk Shake Day and National Video Games Day. I guess I'll have to have a shake and dig out SimCity 4.

THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1966: The Monkees TV show debuts.
1967: The Beatles continue filming Magical Mystery Tour.
1968: Top of the Pops is the first to broadcast a "promotional film" of the Beatles' new single, "Hey Jude."
1970: At a gig in New Orleans, thieves steal $40,000 worth of Pink Floyd's equipment.
1970: CBS debuts their new animated series Josie and the Pussycats.
1980: 20/20 airs TV's first "expose" questioning if Elvis died of drug overdose rather than a heart attack.

WEEKEND BOX OFFICE! To noone's surprise, Sully landed in the top spot at the box office over the weekend. Meanwhile, When the Bough Breaks debuted in second place followed by Don't Breathe in third.
The new horror film The Disappointments Room debuted outside the top 10. Get the rankings.

DWTS RETURNS TONIGHT! The 23rd season of Dancing with the Stars begins tonight featuring celebs like Marilu Henner, former Brady Bunch star Maureen McCormick and Vanilla Ice. The wannabes will perform either the jive, foxtrot, cha cha or Viennese waltz. Unfortunatley, no one will be eliminated this week. Get a preview.

BOWIE'S ASHES! Eight months after his death, David Bowie's ashes were scattered at the Burning Man gathering in the Nevada desert over Labor Day weekend. Bowie was reportedly honored with a small ceremony attended by about seventy people. Get the details.

WHY DO WE LAUGH? Another answer to a question nobody asked. Click here to LOL.

DELINQUENT DAVE!

I'm back from a little R&R. Actually I cleaned my gutters and mowed the lawn. Fun times!

Today is Book Lovers Day.

NEW MOVIES IN THEATERS! Stuff opening at the movin' picture show starting today include The Disappointments (R), Sully (PG-13) and The Wild Life (PG). I'll take Sully for the win. Click here for the rest of the new flicks.

BEATLES MOVIE! The new Ron Howard documentary, The Beatles: Eight Days a Week -- The Touring Years premieres in select theaters this Thursday, September 15. Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr talked about the flick in Billboard magazine. The movie opens nationwide on September 16th. Get a preview.

DON FELDER INDUCTED! Former Eagles guitarist Don Felder has been chosen for induction into Nashville's Musicians Hall of Fame in its class of 2016. Felder will be presented with the Iconic Riff Award acknowledging his contributions to the Eagles' hit "Hotel California." The 2016 Musicians Hall of Fame induction ceremony will be held October 26 at the Nashville Municipal Auditorium. See who else will be inducted.

WHY DO PAPER CUTS HURT SO MUCH? Finally an answer to the question nobody asked. Click here to get some relief.

WEDNESDAY PT 2

The answer to today's FBPQ is: Sweet Hitch-Hiker.

Today is National Salami Day and Neither Rain Nor Snow Day.

THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1966: Roy Orbison begins filming the Western comedy The Fastest Guitar Alive.
1968: Led Zeppelin, still called The Yardbirds, takes the stage for the first time at a Denmark club.
1969: After a four-year US run, The Beatles' cartoon series is cancelled.
1975: The Guess Who holds their final concert in Montreal.
1986: Michael Nesmith joins The Monkees for their first full reunion in Los Angeles.
1988: SSgt Barry Sadler of "Ballad Of The Green Berets" fame is shot in the head while riding in a cab in Guatemala. He dies 14 months later.
2001: During his 30th Anniversary celebration at Madison Square Garden, Michael Jackson is reunited onstage with the Jackson 5 for the first time since 1984.

BAT OUT OF HELL - THE MUSICAL? Meat Loaf's classic album Bat Out of Hell is being made into a musical. Jim Steinman will guide the project which will be directed by award-winning theater and opera director Jay Scheib. Previews are set for Feb. 17, 2017, at Manchester Opera House in England. Get the hellish details.

50 YEARS OF BOX TOPS! The Box Tops are set to celebrate the 50th anniversary of their breakthrough hit "The Letter" next year with an extensive tour. An album is also in the works that could include previously unreleased tracks recorded with late lead singer, Alex Chilton. Get the details. Meanwhile, the band currently has a handful of upcoming concerts for the remainder of 2016.

SULLY! The Clint Eastwood directed story about what happened when "Sully" Sullenberger safely landed US Airways Flight 1549 in the Hudson River in 2009 premiered in New York last night. Tom Hanks  plays the hero pilot in the movie set to open nationwide this weekend. Get a preview.

SIXTH TASTE DISCOVERED! Scientists have apparently discovered a sixth taste, which would explain our craving for carbs. They say  humans can detect a "starchy" flavor too and believe it should be added to the current list of tastes which contains sweet, sour, bitter, sour and umami. Get the tasty details.

WEDNESDAY!

The answer to today's FBPQ is: Sweet Hitch-Hiker.

Today is National Salami Day and Neither Rain Nor Snow Day.

THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1966: Roy Orbison begins filming the Western comedy The Fastest Guitar Alive.
1968: Led Zeppelin, still called The Yardbirds, takes the stage for the first time at a Denmark club.
1969: After a four-year US run, The Beatles' cartoon series is cancelled.
1975: The Guess Who holds their final concert in Montreal.
1986: Michael Nesmith joins The Monkees for their first full reunion in Los Angeles.
1988: SSgt Barry Sadler of "Ballad Of The Green Berets" fame is shot in the head while riding in a cab in Guatemala. He dies 14 months later.
2001: During his 30th Anniversary celebration at Madison Square Garden, Michael Jackson is reunited onstage with the Jackson 5 for the first time since 1984.

BAT OUT OF HELL - THE MUSICAL? Meat Loaf's classic album Bat Out of Hell is being made into a musical. Jim Steinman will guide the project which will be directed by award-winning theater and opera director Jay Scheib. Previews are set for Feb. 17, 2017, at Manchester Opera House in England. Get the hellish details.

50 YEARS OF BOX TOPS! The Box Tops are set to celebrate the 50th anniversary of their breakthrough hit "The Letter" next year with an extensive tour. An album is also in the works that could include previously unreleased tracks recorded with late lead singer, Alex Chilton. Get the details. Meanwhile, the band currently has a handful of upcoming concerts for the remainder of 2016.

SULLY! The Clint Eastwood directed story about what happened when "Sully" Sullenberger safely landed US Airways Flight 1549 in the Hudson River in 2009 premiered in New York last night. Tom Hanks  plays the hero pilot in the movie set to open nationwide this weekend. Get a preview.

SIXTH TASTE DISCOVERED! Scientists have apparently discovered a sixth taste, which would explain our craving for carbs. They say  humans can detect a "starchy" flavor too and believe it should be added to the current list of tastes which contains sweet, sour, bitter, sour and umami. Get the tasty details.

MONDAVE!...I MEAN TUESDAVE!

The answer to today's FBPQ is: redrum.

Today is Fight Procrastination Day and Read A Book Day.

THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1955: Elvis fans crowd into the high school gym in Bono, AR, and the floor collapses under their weight.
1961: Bob Dylan makes his New York City stage debut in Greenwich Village.
1963: After his contract with Sun expires, Jerry Lee Lewis' he signs with Smash records.
1969: David Bowie 's first single "Space Oddity" enters the UK charts.
1970: Jimi Hendrix makes what would be his last appearance on stage, performing at the Open Air Love and Peace Festival in Fehmarn, Germany.
1988: Elton John auctions off his 2,000 pieces of outrageous wardrobe at Sotheby's in London.

WEEKEND BOX OFFICE! Due to the complete lack of serious competition, Don't Breathe stayed at the top of the box office heap over the long holiday weekend. Meanwhile, pitiful films like The Light Between Oceans opened in a disappointing eighth place, while Morgan barely cracked the top 20. Click here for the rest of the rankings.

CELEBRITY REHAB! Chevy Chase has entered rehab for what he calls a "tuneup." The aging actor checked into the Hazelden Addiction Treatment Center in Minnesota for an alcohol-related issue. Back in 1986, he checked into the Betty Ford Clinic for a painkiller addiction. Get the prognosis. Meanwhile, Chase has two films in the works: The Christmas Apprentice and Dog Years.

MERCURY'S ASTEROID! Yesterday would have been Freddie Mercury's 70th birthday. To coincide with the milestone, an asteroid has been named after him by the International Astronomical Union's Minor Planet Center. The asteroid, which was discovered in 1991, has been rechristened Asteroid 17473 Freddiemercury. Get the far out details.

COMMON COFFEE MISTAKES! Guess what? You've been drinking coffee all wrong! I too was enlightened when I read these top 6 tips to get the most out of my favorite beverage. I'm most guilty of not heeding tip #6. Click here to take a sip.

THURSDAVE PT DEAUX!

The answer to today FBPQ is: Everybody Loves Raymond.

Today is Emma M. Nutt Day and National Cherry Popover Day.

THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1952: Ray Charles signs to Atlantic Records.
1955: Legendary DJ Alan Freed holds his "First Anniversary Rock 'n Roll Party."
1957: A young Jimi Hendrix catches Elvis' performance at Seattle's Sicks Stadium.
1965: James Brown performs on tonight's episode of Shindig!
1967: A young guitarist named Boz Scaggs joins the blues band led by his childhood friend, Steve Miller.
1971: Sonny & Cher begin their fall TV variety series on CBS.

NEW MOVIES IN THEATERS! Stuff to check out this long weekend includes The Light Between Oceans (PG-13), Morgan (R) and Klown Forever. Click here to get the synopses.

ABOUT SCHMIT! Timothy B. Schmit will be in his childhood hometown of Sacramento today to be honored with one of the first stars on the city's new Walk of Stars. Schmit says that although he wasn't born in Sacramento, he certainly developed his love of music while living there. Get the details. Meanwhile, his new album Leap of Faith hits record stores on September 23.

BUBLE PERFUME! Michael Buble's new women's fragrance By Invitation is a huge success. All 21,000 two-piece sets sold out on HSN in less than 24 hours. Click here to order yours. Meanwhile, the pre-sale of his new album Nobody But Me sold close to 6,000 copies.

TRAFFIC SOLUTION! With all the road construction happening all over the coulee region, navigating the area can be a nightmare at peak hours of the day. But check out this simple solution to traffic congestion. Click here to see how it "theoretically" works.